Karen Pestell

Age range: 0 months to 11 years

Number of vacant places:
Under 1 year: one space
1 - 5 years: 2 spaces
6 - 8 years: no spaces
Over 8 years: no spaces
Date of update: 6 October 2016

I am a Registered Childminder in the Bushmead area of Luton. I have cared for children aged from 1 year to 8 years and I have 2 children of my own. I provide a fun and friendly home from home environment for the children in my care.

I drop off/collect from Grasmere Nursery and Bushmead Primary School, which is a 5 minute walk from my home.

I have a lovely selection of books, toys, puzzles and games for all ages and stages of development and we do lots of messy play, arts and crafts, gardening and cooking activities to ensure the children in my care have a stimulating and fun time in my home. I also regularly take the children to Stay and Play groups, Mininastics, Story and Rhyme Time sessions at local libraries to name a few and ensure they have lots of social time and I have memberships for 360 Play, ZSL Whipsnade and English Heritage for our regular outings.

I provide homemade meals to ensure the children are provided with healthy, balanced and nutritious meals in my setting and during outings.

I attend regular training courses to ensure I remain up to date with changes within the childminding field.

I have a pet cat and small dog, both are neutered, child friendly and fully vaccinated and receive regular worm and flea treatments.