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. 

Various activities, trips , outings, play group, soft play, reading, writing, messy play, wet play, baking, learning, dress up lots more,

During my 29 years in childcare I worked in many areas including Nursery, Reception, Special Needs, Nanny and now childminding. I provide a variety of activities from imaginative play to construction craft and music depending of the child’s needs and abilities. I attend Kingston Park childminder dropping and toddler groups. Also I take the children on outings some of our favourite places include Leazes Park Saltwell Park, Thornley Woods, Bowlam Lake the library and Dobbies Garden Centre.  

I am very reliable and very caring and have over 9 years of childcare experience working with children between the ages of 0 and 11 years. I have alse gained valuable experience from my role as a mum to my 2 boys. My qualifications include a BA Honours Degree in Children and Young Persons, First Aid training, Safeguarding Children training and a variety of other helpful training courses.

I look after children in a caring and nurturing environment.  I get to know each child as an individual and support them throughout their time in my setting from babyhood through to school and beyond.  I offer full wrap around care for as long as each child needs me.  I work in partnership with parents to promote the most positive outcomes for each child.  We visit local toddler groups, soft play sessions, parks, beaches etc.  Within the setting I have a variety of resources to keep children interested and stimulated.  Children are able to access a variety of t

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.

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