Emma Ledster

About Me

I have availability for over 5s after school and half term holidays.

email for information.
Under fives,over fives and over 8s
I offer a good quality child care service to suit parents child care needs i offer full time flexible hours to suit parents working hours.

I follow good health and hygiene routine.

I am an Ofsted registered childminder i live with my partner scott and teenage daughter I am also registered as a home child carer (nanny)i am a parent myself to 4 grown up adult children and one dependant 15yr old, 2 grand children myself and Scott my partner are registered on the dbs update service I have done and repeated first aid pediatric over the years I have also done several safeguarding courses most recent one is a level 4.

I am based in stewartby mk43 I am a multi-cultured and diversity setting everyone is welcome I have plenty of experience looking after children,I offer a flexible service to individual family's depending on your needs,I work along side parents to help meet the needs of your child, I provide a loving, caring environment for children to grow and development at their own pace I am available term time and for holiday care (half term),I care for Babies, toddlers, under eights and over eights,I have completed numerous courses.

It is very important children get the very best start in life right from the start children need as much support as possible so children can achieve the best outcomes I encourage children's learning through play in everything we do indoors and outdoors in a clean safe loving environment from home to home I will teach your child to be independent and promote school readiness.

I like to take children out into the fresh air when I can,myself and the children enjoy going to the parks, woods,The farm,on planned big trips out,going for country walks going to the local shops,library,going on local community learning walks, I take the children to parks in and around my local area and surrounded areas so children get to see different communities especially when the weather is nice, in winter we like to get out for our winter walk in our local community we wrap up nice and warm,we also enjoy garden play,

to keep children safe I have knowledgeable safety books for all children as well as teaching children safety like crossing the road stranger danger safety around the home safety in everything we do, I also teach children to follow good hygiene.
When we are out and about I keep all children safe and in sight, I have backpacks reins for toddlers that are walking that need them,i have buggies and car seats for different age groups i use good safeguarding procedures but at the same time allow children to play and have fun.

For nap times I have a travel cot and sleeping mat,buggy,depending on were parents prefer their child to have a nap,if older children need a nap I have the sofa if they are allowed and they become tired or just need a rest.

For meal times I have a high chair,a toddler table,table and chairs depending on what is needed what age children I have in my care.

For traveling in the car I have a selection of age appropriate car seats for children.

For eyfs children
I provide children with activities that help with children's learning and development, I have a garden with some garden equipment the garden has plenty of room for children to play in. so children can play and explore outside supervised,I have a variety of games toys, for all ages.

I teach children good manners common courtesy politeness for instance, please, thank you, goodbye,hello,respect, consideration sharing taking turns being kind to everyone ect.

Birth to 5years old learning and development are based on the government early years foundation stage (eyfs) curriculum, birth to five matters children's learning and development the areas of development is used as a guide for children's development.
The areas of development are
.personal,social,emotional development
.physical development
.communication and language
.literacy
Mathematics
.understanding the world
.expressive arts and design

I have toys and equipment for babies toddlers and older children
Older children enjoy doing creative play I have lots of creative play stuff so children can create their own creations, plus other activities of interest to them.
I have looked after children of all ages over the years short term and long term, from 0 months to 12 yrs plus my own children.
looking after children is very rewarding seeing them grow and develop,and seeing the face light up when they have achieved their goal, or created something spectacular from the creative play,or tried and tried and kept on until they have achieved what they set out to achieve and knowing I am keeping them safe and they can play and learn in a clean safe environment, inside and outside, whilst they are in my care.
I work in partnership with parents with regards to children`s everyday care and children's learning and development I keep babies and toddlers in their daily routine as much as possible as it is important for parents so their children don't become unsettled when in my care and when the children are at home with their parents so we have a smooth transition.