Jolly Minds

About Me

After more than 20 years in the Education and Youth Sector, I made the decision to become a Ofsted registered and qualified Childminder.

Jolly Minds Childminding is a home based childcare setting located in Claygate.

As a former teacher and mummy of one (7 year old), I experienced first hand the value of a Childminder.

I had to juggle the daily commute, work commitments, alongside running my family and therefore I understand the pressures of being a working parent.

My family benefitted from the more flexible, one on one approach that a Childminder offered and I therefore understand the importance of my role.

I have always had a passion to make a difference in the lives of the children that I worked with and now I look forward to doing the same for your child in my Childminding setting.

My home from home setting will care for children from birth to 8 years and I aim to provide parents with the peace of mind that their child will be taken care of in a caring, supportive and happy environment.

My setting will provide daily activities and opportunities based on the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework (EYFS) where children will learn through play. It will enable your child to experience, investigate, interact, create, as well teach them to care about others whilst developing their lively minds.

Our daily routine will include different child and adult led activities and themes ranging from colours, numbers, body parts, songs, role play to exercise, outdoor activities and lots more age appropriate fun.

At Jolly Minds, I recognise the important role of parental involvement in a child’s early years and I look forward to working together to discover your child's interests, needs and achieve their potential. In line with EYFS requirements, I will regularly observe and assess your child’s progress, plan their next steps and use interactive platforms to involve you every step of the way.

My setting has one main room downstairs that will be used for activities, games and can also be used as a relaxing area in the late afternoon. I have a wealth of resources and books which will continuously be rotated to keep the setting not only Covid secure, but also keep the children’s interest, providing them with various options to play with.

Children will get opportunities to regularly explore and be one with nature. I will provide opportunities for children to take part in outdoor activities as much as possible, weather permitting. Jolly Minds is around the corner from two lovely woodland areas and is also located within walking distance from Claygate common which has lovely green space with a playground suitable for all ages.

I am also lucky enough to have an enclosed and well-equipped garden which will encourage children to explore the outdoors via an array of outdoor toys. Your child can safely and securely explore the garden space with a variety of toys to share and play together while building a strong sense of friendship and community.

My garden has an enclosed trampoline, slide, playhouse, ride on toys, outdoor kitchen, water area, music area, mud kitchen, all of which are all only to be used under my supervision.

I have been Covid vaccinated and look forward to taking your child on regular outings to local parks, soft plays, play group and children’s centres, once restrictions have been lifted.

I provide healthy, nutritious snacks and meals for all the children in my care.

I can do pick up and drop offs at the following local schools:
1. Claygate Primary School
2. Rowan Prep School
3. Jigsaw Pre-school
4. Claygate Montessori