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Hi my name is Louise and I offer a home from home environment for your children. A caring, loving and educational setting where your little ones can feel safe and part of an extended family.
With over 28 years of childcare experience, including two children of my own, one a teacher in an SEN school and the other teaching Vietnamese children English (in Vietnam) They both took up careers in education having been inspired by all the lovely children.
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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.
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I am an OFSTED registered childminder based in Great Park, Gosforth. I provide from home nursery care and education and before and after school care. I feel all children need a safe, loving, caring, environment in which to explore and express themselves. Your peace of mind and the happiness and wellbeing of your child are my primary focus, as such my home is organised with children in mind.
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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
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Butterflies and Bugs Great Park Limited is an out of school club offering high quality after school care and Holiday clubs. During term time we collect children in Year 2-4 from Brunton First School & care for children Reception-year 4 in Holiday Club.
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I am a very experienced childminder and am rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.
Every single day, come rain or shine, we have an outing. We visit soft plays, museums, Seven Stories, Life Science Centre, the beach and much more.
From 3 months upwards I provide a highly stimulating, homely and fun setting.
I have an extensive range of age appropriate resources, from baby gyms to kinetic sand and messy play.
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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
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We provide a safe and stimulating environment for children's learning and development. The setting implements the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and ensures all children have equal access and opportunity to actively learn and develop. Outdoor access is available all year round to extend experiences. We focus on the indivdual childs strengths and support and encourage further learning opportunities building on confidence and skills.
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Heaton Nursery is a private registered day nursery school, which has been established since 1970 and caters for children from birth to 11 years. The nursery is situated 10 minutes from Newcastle City Centre with easy access from all areas. The nursery is one of four privately owned provisions.
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I take the children to weekly childminder drop-ins and visit museums and the local park at least once a week. Children are involved in indoor play such as painting, brick play, tea parties, baking.
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Various activities, trips , outings, play group, soft play, reading, writing, messy play, wet play, baking, learning, dress up lots more,
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