As a mummy myself I know that finding the perfect childcare for your little ones can be a daunting task, that’s why I endeavour to ensure that they are cared for and looked after in a nurturing and exciting learning environment! I run a home from home setting with all the added fun and learning of being at a nursery school. I will always work closely with parents to ensure routines and the comforts from home are kept the same.
Sarah’s Little Learners tiney home nursery
Sarah Williams
Near Manston, Margate and Ramsgate
House・Outdoor space・Secure shaded area・Pets・Multiple activity areas・Dedicated nappy-changing area・Easy parking・Near public transport・Playroom
Pricing
£35.10 a day
Ages
Under 1s, 1-2 years, 2-4 years
Availability
Open all year
Opening Hours
08:00 to 16:30
About this home
About our tiney childminder
I have a level 3 NVQ in children’s learning care and development and have worked in the early years sector for 15 years. I have lots of SEND experience, fully insured, first aid trained and DBS checked. I am also a mummy to 2 girls aged 8 and 4 and I like to consider my parenting style as ‘gentle parenting’. While I keep my parenting and professional side separate I do use lots of the same techniques with both the children I care for and my own daughters.
Unique highlights
15 years experience
I have worked in the early years sector for 15 years, I have been a childminder for 3 of those and previously worked in a nursery school as deputy manager.
Messy play
We love messy play at Sarah’s little learners! We have something like this available every day, and can range from shaving foam, oats, gloop, potions, pretend soup or juice making with real fruit and vegetables, paints, playdough, mud kitchen, gelly baff, coloured pasta and many more! We understand the importance Messy play has for children’s learning and development, as it really gives their tiny hands chance to work on muscle development which will later be used when learning to hold a pencil and learning to write! It also has great sensory benefits and lots of opportunity for imaginative play and language development!
Quiet time
We have quiet time every day before lunch. During these 15 minutes we like to listen to calming music and lie down on the floor or sofa, or sometimes we follow a children’s yoga routine. We also practise lots of breathing techniques and focus on relaxing parts of our bodies. While it is beneficial for children to have a chance to relax during their day, we also recognise that these skills being taught are transferable to when children are struggling with their big emotions. They learn how to breathe and calm themselves while in a happy mood so that when these big emotion moments hit, they can call on these pre learnt skills and calm themselves down with ease. Once they are feeling calmer they are ready to talk about their struggles and work out a solution.
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DBS checked and verified
including all household members over 16
Paediatric First Aid trained
in accordance with Ofsted requirements
Annual QA inspection
in accordance with EYFS, Safeguarding & Welfare requirements
Verified in person
By Ofsted registered Childminder Agency, tiney
EYFS practitioner
in the social and educational development of 0-5 year olds
Fully trained by tiney
including Safeguarding, Food Hygiene, FGM and Duty to prevent
GP Health and Local Authority Background Checks
for childminder and each household member at all previous addresses
Location
5 minutes walk from LOOP and No8 bus routes
In this neighbourhood
I am based at Westwood cross and am a 5 minute walk from the main shops and bus routes.
Westwood cross shopping centre
St georges primary school
What others are saying about this home...
Parent
I am so happy I waited for Sarah to have space for my girls, they really enjoy coming here and I am very happy with the care provided.
Parent
My child really enjoys coming here, he asks after you at bedtime and asks me every day if he can come over to play.
How tiney compares to other childcare options
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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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