Why choose a childminder?

• We offer:-

  • Consistency. It is hugely positive to have the same person look after your child, sometimes for years or until secondary school, they become a member of our family. We get to know your child really well, and will try to meet all their needs.

  • Individual care, sometimes even one to one, where time can be spent interacting with your child, whether that be       having a cuddle or singing nursery rhymes, etc

  • Home-based care.

  • Low adult to child ratios.

  • We will aim to meet the individual needs of your baby/child, adapting where possible to their routines.

  • Social benefits -Many parents worry that their children won’t get adequately socialised if they are not attending childcare in a group setting.  In actual fact, large group settings can actually be damaging for confidence and social skills for some children.  Research has shown that thrusting children into large groups before they are ready can make quite an impact on their emotional development.  With a childminder, children will get to socialise in small groups in a familiar environment.  They are able to get to know each other properly and will often become very good friends.  Additionally, children will benefit from the opportunity to socialise with children of different age groups, which is a much more realistic form of socialisation – after all, apart from school, where else in life are we confined to groups of people of the same age as us?

  • Real life learning, in a community environment, with regular trips to the libraries, parks, a farm, the beach, or go on local walks and other outings.

  • We offer care within a mixed age environment and your child is usually able to be with their brothers and sisters.

  • We are also part of a Childminding network, so your children get to know other childminders and their mindees.

  • If your child is an only child then they are able to interact with other children of older and younger ages to them allowing them to improve their social skills.

  • We can provide care after school hours so is a good option for families with older children who go to school as well.

  • We have an enhanced CRB disclosure, are health checked and our home has been inspected to ensure it’s safe for your children. We are also Ofsted inspected.

  • We will have demonstrated to a childcare inspector how we meet the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements.

  • Training - All childminders are trained to follow the early years foundation stage (EYFS). This provides a structure of learning and care for children from birth to five years old. All childminders must hold an up to date paediatric first aid certificate and must undertake regular training courses.