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Esther and Rhiannon's Happy Herd tiney home
Play area
Play set up
Outside area
Unique features
Reading area
Eating area
Sleeping area
Places we visit
Pets
Esther and Rhiannon's Happy Herd tiney home
Esther and Rhiannon's Happy Herd tiney home
Esther & Rhiannon
from £5.50 p/h
Our setting has a ‘home from home’ vibe, based on the principles of Maria Montessori, with enabling environments where...
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Ages cared for
Babies, Toddlers, Pre-schoolers and School age
What to expect
House
Outdoor space
Comfortable sleeping area
Quiet road
Pets
Secure shaded area
Setting
House
Comfortable sleeping area
Nappy-changing area
Child’s personal storage area
Reading area
Garden
Outdoor space
Quiet road
Easy parking
Wheelchair accessible
Secure shaded area
Multiple activity areas
Pets
Education
Montessori
Emotional literacy
Language rich environment
Early Maths opportunities
Early Literacy opportunities
Arts and crafts
Inclusive learning environment
Cookery
Outdoor education
Mud kitchen
Sandpit
Ride-on-toys
Paddling pool
Local community spaces
Sensory play
Small world
Gross motor skills play
Animal care
Natural resources
Food & drink
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Milk
Snacks
Extras
Limited screen time
Screen usage is limited and only used as part of learnings.
Suncream supplied
Age appropriate bedding supplied
Days out
Local community groups
Full driving licence
Essentials
All tiney homes are checked in accordance with EYFS, Safeguarding & Welfare requirements and at a minimum, include:
Funded places for 2, 3 and 4 year olds
Stair Gates
Fire extinguishers
Smoke/Carbon Dioxide alarms
Child safety locks
Allergy aware
Food Hygiene
Who's at the setting
Esther
tiney childminder
My childcare background is in Montessori early education, and fostering. In 2020 I decided to become a childminder and I registered with tiney in May 2021; I absolutely love it!
Experience
Montessori practitioner : 3 years and 3 months, Foster carer: 6 years
Esther
tiney childminder
My childcare background is in Montessori early education, and fostering. In 2020 I decided to become a childminder and I registered with tiney in May 2021; I absolutely love it!
Experience
Montessori practitioner : 3 years and 3 months, Foster carer: 6 years
Achievements
Montessori Early Childhood Teaching Diploma in 2014, NCFE CACHE Lvl 3 award in Preparing to Work in Home Based Childcare in 2020
Hobbies
I enjoy baking, dog walking, DIY and photography
Feelings
Working with children makes me feel connected, happy and fulfilled
Fav children’s book
Tiddler by Julia Donaldson
Fav children’s song
Miss Polly had a dolly and Wind the bobbin up
Rhiannon
tiney childminder
I’ve been working with children for the last 2 years and love it! I childmind alongside my mum, and we work really well together. I am autistic and passionate about SEND support and acceptance.
Experience
Childminding Assistant: 2 years
Qualifications
Level 3 Diploma in childcare and education
Rhiannon
tiney childminder
I’ve been working with children for the last 2 years and love it! I childmind alongside my mum, and we work really well together. I am autistic and passionate about SEND support and acceptance.
Experience
Childminding Assistant: 2 years
Qualifications
Level 3 Diploma in childcare and education
Achievements
I got a distinction in my ‘Level 3 Early Years Educator’ apprenticeship
Hobbies
Rhiannon enjoys photography, baking, dog walking, music and running
Feelings
Working with children makes Rhiannon feel inspired, happy and caring
Fav children’s book
Anything by Julia Donaldson😊
Fav children’s song
Nellie the elephant
Bertie
Resident dog
Bertie
Resident dog
DBS checked and verified, including all household members over 16
Paediatric First Aid trained in accordance with Ofsted requirements
Verified in person by Ofsted registered Childminder Agency, tiney
GP health checks for each household member at and all previous addresses
Fully trained by tiney in Safeguarding, Food Hygiene, FGM and Duty to prevent
Annual Quality Assurance inspections
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Location
We live in a quiet village, with a local park and lots of walks either in the woods, along open footpaths, or around the...
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Transport connections
Train station
7 mins drive
School runs
St Mark’s C of E, Eccles
St Peter’s C of E, Aylesford
Eccles preschool
Things to do nearby
Playground
Soft play
Farm
Nature walks
Picnics
Library
Children's centres
Play Groups
Transport connections
Train station
7 mins drive
School runs
St Mark’s C of E, Eccles
St Peter’s C of E, Aylesford
Eccles preschool
Things to do nearby
Playground
Soft play
Farm
Nature walks
Picnics
Library
Children's centres
Play Groups
Places we like to visit
RBL Basecamp play area
5 mins drive
Lovely, closed in play area suitable for little ones
Moat Park
10 mins drive
Large park with lots to do
Reviews
Cathy
“Esther Barber was our son's foster carer for 5 months. She was his only carer and had the unenviable job of consoling a 3 year old who had a very unfortunate start in life. Esther did a wonderful job of consoling him and bringing him on emotionally and academically with all forms of education. Esther managed to coax our son out of his shell in a kind and considerate way while getting him prepared for the hard transition to our family. Esther spent hours with one to one care with him painting, cooking and playing. We are forever grateful to Esther and her family for all their hard work in looking after our son and would happily recommend Esther for her hard work and kind ways. Our son still holds a special part in his heart for Esther and her family and still loves to visit.”
Laura
“Esther has looked after my two girls who are 4 and 2 numerous times. I knew she would be great due to her previous nursery and fostering experience. She made the girls feel so welcome and everytime I collect them they tell me how much of a great time they have had and activities they have been up too. I would highly recommend.”
Chris
“Our daughter has been going to Esther and Rhiannon for 20 months and she loves going. It is like she is going to see family every day. The trips in the local area enrich our daughters education and you can see how well she is progressing with Esther and Rhiannon. We are so excited that our new baby will be able to go when he is ready in 11 months! Would recommend them to anyone.”
Gill
“Esther and Rhiannon are nothing short of incredible. We feel so lucky to have found them for our daughter - and soon for our son too! They are so caring, attentive, loving and yet have taught our daughter so much in terms of life skills and education. A once painfully shy baby, our daughter is now confident and we are forever grateful for helping her become the great little girl she is today!”
Dani
“Our daughter has been attending Esther and Rhiannon's childminder service since November 2022 and she has absolutely flourished there. It’s such a relief as a first time mum to know shes happy and well looked after. I just know that they are going to give her the very best foundations over the next few years to get her ready for school and beyond! Thank you so much xx”
How tiney compares to other childcare options
tiney childminder | nurseries | nannies | |
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Fair PricingClear rates for school and unsociable hours | |||
Funded hoursAccess to government funded childcare hours | |||
InspectedFully checked, vetted and inspected at least once a year |
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tiney | nursery | nannies | |
|---|---|---|---|
Fair Pricing | |||
Clear rates for school and unsociable hours | |||
Funded hours | |||
Access to government funded childcare hours | |||
Inspected | |||
Fully checked, vetted and inspected at least once a year | |||
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QA Reports
Esther Barber QA Report 2023
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Esther Barber QA report form 2022
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QA Report 2024
18 April 2024
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