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Melrose Buttercups tiney home nursery

Emma

from £8.00 p/h

Home-from-home childminding in Elstow village inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach. A calm, mindful and nurturing setting with free movement, nature-based learning, community visits and special outings. Children explore dedicated learning spaces and help care for our rabbit and elderly tortoise, learning kindness, respect and care for all God’s creatures.

Home-from-home childminding in Elstow village inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach. A calm, mindful and nurturing setting...

Ages cared for

Babies, Toddlers, Pre-schoolers and School age

What to expect

House
Garden
Multiple activity areas
Reggio Emilia
Mindfulness
Inclusive learning environment

Who's at the setting

Emma

tiney childminder

Warm, caring mum of 3 adult children and foster carer to 3 tweens. Creative, supportive, family-focused, and passionate about helping children thrive.

Experience
Foster mum: 5 years and 6 months, Personal Advisor in Leaving care team: 5 years

Tammy

Resident tortoise

Care requirements

tiney is an Ofsted Registered Childminder Agency, read our Ofsted report

DBS checked and verified, including all household members over 16

Paediatric First Aid trained in accordance with Ofsted requirements

EYFS practitioner in the social and educational development of 0-5 year olds

Verified in person by Ofsted registered Childminder Agency, tiney

GP health check completed for the childminder to assess suitability to work with children

Fully trained by tiney in Safeguarding, Food Hygiene, FGM and Duty to prevent

Location

Melrose Buttercups is based in the quiet village of Elstow, just outside Bedford, opposite Elstow School. We are surrounded by parks, green spaces, nature, local shops, a café, post office, and the beautiful Elstow Abbey Church, with a lovely brook and wildlife running through the village.

Melrose Buttercups is based in the quiet village of Elstow, just outside Bedford, opposite Elstow School. We are surrounded by...

Transport connections

Bus stop
1 min walk

School runs

Elstow School

Things to do nearby

Bike track
Farm
Library
Nature walks
Picnics
Playground
Play Groups
Soft play

How tiney compares to other childcare options

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Fair Pricing

Clear rates for school and unsociable hours

Funded hours

Access to government funded childcare hours

Inspected

Fully checked, vetted and inspected at least once a year

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Fair Pricing
Clear rates for school and unsociable hours
Funded hours
Access to government funded childcare hours
Inspected
Fully checked, vetted and inspected at least once a year