Catep

About Me

Ofsted registered childminder at Little Rainbows Childminding Devon in West Hill near Ottery St Mary, offering daytime care for early years (0-5 years old).

The happiness and well-being of your child is of paramount importance to me, and I will provide your child with a welcoming, friendly, safe and happy home from home environment. The radical changes that childminding has seen in recent years means that I work to a very high standard of professionalism, and aim to provide the next best thing to your own home. I am a member of the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years (PACEY) which means I am supported in promoting the highest standard of childcare and learning. 

As parents of three young girls myself, I know how difficult it is to choose childcare, and I will do all I can to help you and your little one feel comfortable and settled with me. I place an emphasis on natural and gentle parenting techniques and I am experienced in baby wearing, baby-led weaning, cloth nappies, and all things baby-led and natural.  That said I will work closely with you from the beginning to continue to provide the same care for your child as they are used to at home, working to whatever style suits your family the best.

I work primarily from a purpose built cabin in the garden, which is well equipped with a wonderful selection of age-appropriate toys and resources, all easily accessible for children to self-select. I lean towards natural, open ended resources to encourage the natural curiosity and active imaginations of the children I care for.

I am extremely passionate about the importance of being outdoors and believe learning in natural environments is second to none. We will regularly make trips to the local forests, woodlands, beaches and parks, as well as taking part in larger group activities at local Forest School toddler groups. We also attend the local playgroups and toddler groups for socialising on a larger scale. We are fortunate to have two back gardens at Little Rainbows, both with plenty of exciting resources to explore together, and we spend as much time as we can in them.