Emmas Little Monkeys

My Summary

Term Time Only Childminder - Emma's Little Monkeys Childminding

My Experience

Childcare funded support spaces available. Please message for details

Funding is offered term time only (38 weeks of the year) for 9 months until their 3rd birthday (When your child turns 3 years old, they are usually ready to transition to a nursery setting with children of similar ages where they can claim their funded hours for the following term)

I provide a Home from Home Care service, with years of experience caring for children of all ages, including my own. I understand how difficult it can be to leave your child in someone else’s care, so I focus on making the transition as smooth as possible for both the child and their parents or carers.

When your child joins my setting, I take the time to learn about their likes, dislikes, routines, and more. This helps me create a tailored plan for their needs each week. I follow the EYFS curriculum, which aligns with what schools use up until the end of reception.

To offer reassurance, I’m happy to send parents updates throughout the day via text and welcome phone calls whenever needed.

My setting provides a wide range of engaging activities to keep children entertained and stimulated, such as:
Visits to parks, nature trails, and feeding the ducks.
Creative crafts like playdoh, painting, gluing, and sticking.
Role-play, small world play, puzzles, board games, singing, reading, and mark-making.
Outings to the library, toddler groups, and soft play.
Garden play with water tables, a sandpit, tents, tunnels, trampolines, bikes, scooters, slides, and rockers.

We attend daily outings to toddler groups and soft play, which are an essential part of our program. To maintain these enriching experiences, I ask for a small contribution toward the costs. If you’d prefer not to participate, we can discuss whether my setting is the right fit for your child.

I also meet regularly with other childminders, creating opportunities for the children to form friendships with a larger group through playdates and outings. This helps them build relationships both inside and outside my care.

I prioritize strong communication with parents, sharing detailed updates about your child’s day and encouraging messages from you throughout the day so that we can work together to support your child.

My Qualifications

My Qualifications

• Introduction to Childcare Practice (Home-based)
• 12 hour Paediatric Emergency First Aid
• Working together to safeguard children in childcare
• The role of the DSMS in childcare settings for Childminders
• Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering 
• Working with babies (birth to 18 months) Professional development
• Exploring the two year old progress check
• Starting Out – Supporting children’s emotional well-being
• Expectations of Behaviour
• The Revised EYFS
• Supporting Children with Speech, Language & Communication Needs
• Fire safety in the home
• Food Allergy Online Training
• Level 3 in Childcare
• Targeted 2 Training (Safeguarding)
• NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Equality & Diversity
• Understanding the World
• Tracking Progress and Planning Next Steps
• The role of the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) Stage 1 & (DSL) Stage 2
• Female Genital Mutilation: Recognising and Preventing FGM V1.3
• Channel General Awareness
• Baby Sitting
• Food Safety Level 2
• Prevent Online
• Introduction to Child Psychology
• Understanding Autism, Asperger's & ADHD
• Introducing British sign Language
• Prevent Covid19
• Coronavirus Covid19
• Awareness of forced marriages
• An introduction to Infection Prevention and Control
• Bringing nursery rhymes to life
• Safeguarding Children
• Level 2 in Understanding Children & Young Peoples Mental Health
• Raising awareness of exploitation and vulnerability.

My Availability

TERM TIME ONLY CHILDMINDER - NO FEES DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

My sessions are 8am till 4pm (Extra hours are available if needed)

I am now taking bookings for September.

Funding available from 9 months.

TUESDAY - 2 SPACES

WEDNESDAY - 2 SPACES

THURSDAY - 2 SPACES

Funding is offered term time only (38 weeks of the year) for 9 months until their 3rd birthday (When your child turns 3 years old, they are usually ready to transition to a nursery setting with children of similar ages where they can claim their funded hours for the following term)

Please feel free to get in touch with your childcare requirements. I will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have.

I welcome parents to visit me for an informal chat to discuss their childcare requirements.

My Fees

• Childminding from £4.00 per hour

TERM TIME ONLY CHILDMINDER - NO FEES DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

My working hours are Monday to Thursday 8.00am till 4.00pm term time only. (Extra hours are available if needed)

Funding is available from 9 months old.

Please take a look at my website for full pricing structures (no charges are hidden)

My non funded spaces include snacks and all drinks at toddler groups, toddler group/soft play admission fees.

They do not include transport costs to pick up from/drop off a child at home, nappies and wipes and any other nursery/pre-school fees or costs.

I use contracts and these cover such things as fees, hours, holidays, illness, overtime and lateness. Contracts are reviewed as required when new procedures come into effect. I also have public liability insurance.

A two weeks deposit (non funded hours) would be required to secure a place. It will be used towards your first and last invoices. All payments are in advance weekly.