In my home we have lots of toys both educational and fun, jigsaws, musical instruments, dolls, dressing up clothes, play dough, painting, sticking, glueing, and I have a computer.



I have a large back garden with a very large field attatched where we play with outdoor toys.



We visit soft play toddler groups, singing groups, story time groups, parks, beach, and Jesmond Dene.

Turtle Childcare ltd is based in Blakelaw ne5. We are committed to ensuring your child is happy, safe and comfortable during their time here. 

We have a lovely garden to promote daily exercise and teach the children about nature and three large play rooms. The children actively care for the rabbit and the guineapigs by feeding and playing with them.

We have a huge variety of educational toys in the setting and a very cosy atmosphere to ensure your child can still sleep when they would normally at home. 

We provide breakfast club and after school club for children aged three years plus as well as a holiday club at this venue!

Holiday club is open 8:00am-5:50pm for children aged three years plus.

We can offer additional 15 hours funded childcare within our out of school club services as well as within our preschool service. 

• We offer 2, 3, and 4 years funded education  as well as paid for places.
• We provide a wrap around service to the onsite nursery school at English Martyrs’
• We offer access to our breakfast and after school clubs on site, so children can access childcare from 8:00am-5:50pm for children ages 3 and over.
• We also offer a holiday club 

I am an Ofsted registered childminder and I attained my 4th 'Outstanding' grade at my last inspection which was in January 2020. I have two level 3 qualifications relating to childcare, and through training I have become an accredited childminder. I have been childminding for 22 years.

Registered with Ofsted with full/part time vacancies available. Rated good in March 2017.

Offering a range of activities including soft play, parks and National trust properties.

Ofsted rated us

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment OUTSTANDING 1
Outcomes for children OUTSTANDING 1
Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2
Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

Our aim is to create the best starting point for your child’s education in a happy friendly environment.

Our fabulous outside area!!

Sessions are 9.00am to 12.00noon/2pm, Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

We do however provide wrap around care, 5 days a week M-F, 8am-6pm, please speak to Gillian for further details.

Facilities:

• large, fully enclosed front and back gardens
• outdoor play equipment including climbing frame, swings, play house and slides as well as equipment suitable for early years including cars, smaller slides, swings and sand/water play area
• purpose built play room, used only for childminding purposes and containing a variety of toys and games from ages 0-12 as well as a quiet area for reading. Our reading area also has a wide variety of educational posters

Childcare in conjunction with Snakes and Ladders pre school:

We provide wrap around care, 5 days a week M-F, 8am-6pm, please speak to Gillian for further details.

Snakes and Ladders Pre-School - Term time only.

Wrap around care and holiday care available 48 weeks of the year.

Children accepted from 2 years to 4 years 11months. It is £18/£30 per session. Wrap around at £6 per hour per child. or £56 per day occasional care inc snack