Learning with Nature - Child minder

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   This provider is registered with the Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) or equivalent.

   This provider was last inspected on: 20/07/2022.

   This provider is a child minder in  Llanon.

  This provider has part-time vacancies for children aged between 3 months and 8 years.

  This provider is registered for 10 places and is staffed for 10 places.


What we do

I provide high quality childcare on a small farm in Bethania which offers endless opportunities for nature activities and learning outside as well as interaction with and caring for animals. A shallow brook provides opportunities for water play exploration and fun.
There is a large enclosed designated area on the setting designed for Forest School Play Activities, which the children have named 'The Woodland Park'. It has trees, a wildflower meadow, an orchard, allotment, cosy log cabin and traditional park play equipment, swings and see saw.
I encourage the children to explore and discover the natural environment by activities such as building dens, adventure walks, arts and crafts using natural materials, mud kitchen play, growing plants, making dams in the brook and more. Sturdy 3 wheeler strollers, easily transport younger children across the fields.
Plenty of experience of caring for children, both as a registered childminder and owner of a private day nursery.

Who do we support

From 3 months to 8 years old.

Can anyone use this service?

Anyone


  Our opening times and availability

We are available: all year round.

We are unable to provide wrap around care.

Monday 07:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 07:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 07:00 - 18:00
Thursday 07:00 - 18:00
Friday 07:00 - 18:00

Core hours 7am - 6pm Monday to Friday but can provide childcare on weekends and for shift workers if discussed.

Outside of normal hours we can provide care: Weekends, Early mornings

  Our costs

Please contact us for cost information

  About our service

The language spoken in our setting is English only.

Provider has access to support and advice for Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
Provider has a working knowledge of the ALN Act and Person Centred Planning approaches
Awaiting training
Outside space
Large safe enclosed garden area and acres of fields to explore.
Will you use real nappies for children in your care?
Is the setting pet free?
Variety of farm animals outside inc. sheep, calves, hens, ducks and friendly sheepdog.
Offers Flying Start provision?
No
Offers funded Foundation Phase Nursery places (three to four year old education) No
This service is part of the Childcare Offer Scheme
This service accepts childcare vouchers
This service is registered with the Tax Free Childcare Scheme
Able to provide emergency/short term care? No
Are you able to care for children whose main language is neither English nor Welsh?
With support from the parents.
Yes

We do not drop off at/pick up from any school.

We do not drop off at/pick up from any other places.




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 Accessibility

  • Accessible toilets
  • Accessible parking
  • Access by ramps/level access