My Summary
Childminder And Forest School Leader
About Me
Next space available expected: 1st Sept 2025
Graded outstanding in March 2024
Please see below for current working hours.
I live in the village of Markyate with my husband and sons (10&13)
We have a bright, spacious home with a purpose built playroom, a good sized garden, a relaxing living room, downstairs washroom and calm bedrooms for naps.
I am very proud to provide a real home from home environment, in which children can effectively learn through play with a mixture of adult led and child led activities.
Our day to day activities include familiar and new experiences, which can be adapted to the age and abilities of each child. I follow the children’s interests and will find/invent activities to support them. I also find ways of challenging children and provide opportunities for new experiences.
I am a OUTDOOR CHILDCARE PROVIDER, and Forest School Leader. I actively promote all weather play. Your child will get muddy!
I provide balanced, nutritious meals for the children which are cooked from scratch as much as possible and mealtimes are a real social occasion. The children have input in the weekly menu planning, shopping and are taught the importance of healthy eating and a balanced diet, sustainability and where their food comes from. That’s not to say we don’t have the occasional birthday cake and special treat day!
I am also experienced in meeting the dietary needs of children who have various allergies or beliefs.
Please contact me with your requirements or for my full prospectus or to be added to my waiting list.
My Experience
Prior to becoming a childminder, I studied Primary Education at university and have worked within nurseries, schools and respite care. I ran a holiday club while studying. I was also a Team Leader at Harpenden Mencap Society and worked with adults and children with varying ability and needs.
My Qualifications
I have all the mandatory training for childminding as well as extras.
These include; Homebased Childcare, Safeguarding, Outdoor First Aid, Paediatric First Aid, Nutrition and Health, Communication, Makaton, Administration of Medication, Food Hygiene, Allergy Awareness, plus more.
Certificates and references are available to view when you visit.
My Availability
Spaces advertised may not be available immediately.
Please email/call to confirm the most up to date info for Early Years spaces.
My working hours are:
Monday 08:00-17:30
Tuesday 08:00-17:30
Wednesday 08:00-17:30
Thursday 08:00-17:30
Friday CLOSED
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| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 26/11/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £7.50 per hour
**Funded hours.
**Tax Free childcare payments.
**Term time only contracts considered.
My Local Schools
This childminder has not yet informed us whether or not they provide any drop off or pick up services at local schools.
My Ofsted Inspections
The inspection grades below have been obtained from the Ofsted website based upon the registration number the childminder has provided to us. You should verify this information yourself prior to using the childminder.
My Documents
- Other (added 01/09/2024)
- Inspection Report: Inspection report (added 19/04/2024)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 01/11/2022)
- UK Driving Licence (added 01/11/2022)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Lis Davies. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk users and not of Childcare.co.uk. Parents must carry out their own checks and references on childcare providers to ensure that they are completely happy before enaging in the use of their services.
We couldn't ask for a better childminder than Lis. She is a complete natural with children and our son gets so excited to come to her house in the morning. Our son is also Deaf and Lis has been brilliant at using some basic BSL with him, handling his hearing aids and she has a good understanding of difficulties he might face due to his Deafness. We also really appreciate the care and thought she puts into the daily schedule for the children. They are able to play outdoors regularly in some great local nature spots and parks and use their imagination in a variety of ways indoors too. Lis is a very warm and experienced childminder and we highly recommend her!
Tom and Hannah
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on 06/02/2024
Lis started looking after our son when he was 13 months and I returned to work. Lis is an incredible childminder. She is so kind, caring and takes care of our son exactly how we want. He always comes back having been on an adventure somewhere outdoors which he loves.
The environment is clean and perfectly set up for looking after children. He loves her little dog Poppy who is very much part of the family.
Lis is fantastic with communication and we get updates throughout the day about what he's getting up to. She was especially reassuring in the early days during his settling in period.
On a personal level I find Lis very approachable, friendly and accommodating. She is perfectly happy to cater for our child's dietary requirements.
We are so lucky to have her looking after our child and look forward to her taking care of our new addition when the time comes.
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Lauren
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on 20/01/2024
My two daughters have been going to Lis for the last five years. They always come home with a happy face and updates on their adventures. Fantastic home from home environment. Tuesday is a popular day due to playgroup sessions. Highly recommend Lis and her fantastic family for welcoming my two daughters into their home.
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Scm27
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on 17/01/2024
We found Lis at a really synchronistic time, and we have felt so lucky ever since. She looks after our little girl, who is 3, full time (Mon-Thurs), and Lily absolute adores her. She's forest school trained, so takes them on lots of nature adventures, caters for her very specific dietary needs and sensitivites and has a really nurturing and caring way of being, as well as being a leader and guiding them how to make their own powerful choices in life. She's become like part of the family. We honestly recommend her so highly. Thank you, Lis.
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Nicole
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on 14/01/2024
Lis looks after my daughter who is 2.5 and she has the best time there. She always comes out smiling, full of healthy food with an array of arts and crafts having spent the day doing a ton of different activities. Discos and party teas being a firm favourite.
The setting is very clean and safe and full of fun toys and games both inside and out, so never a dull moment for the children.
Lis loves the outdoors and takes the children on adventures whenever possible. She shares photos and updates to us during the day of special and fun moments and any issues or questions. End of the day we get a full run down of food, nappies and sleep.
I never have to worry about my daughter when she’s with Lis - she’s in the best hands.
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on 30/03/2022
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