My tiney home nursery has a ‘home from home’ vibe, with enabling environments, where children can access their chosen activities freely and independently. I love to see children flourish physically, academically, socially and emotionally. I adapt my tiney home activities to reflect each individual child’s needs, creating a holistic approach to their development.
Esther’s tiney home nursery
from £50 a day
Easy access to the A229, A20, M20 and M2
House・Outdoor space・Playroom・Sleeping area・Quiet road・Pets・Secure shaded area・Multiple activity areas・Wheelchair accessible・Meals provided・Easy parking
Esther Barber
Tonbridge & Malling, and Maidstone
from £50 a day
spaces available
About my home
I have been working with children for the last 10 years. Firstly, working in a small Montessori nursery where I gained my Montessori Diploma, then as a foster carer, working with children from varied backgrounds from aged 3 up to 14 years. Through fostering I have accumulated and topped up a vast amount of knowledge of child development, attachment, trauma, behavioural issues, first aid, and coping mechanisms. I provide Montessori influences in my tiney home nursery.
Unique highlights
Montessori trained
Montessori Early Education Diploma
NCFE CACHE LVL 3 Home based childcare
Good sized, secure and private garden
Story time
I love reading books with children, especially Julia Donaldson. Whether we are snuggled in a cosy area with a book, or getting a better understanding of the story through the use of toys, roleplay or singing.
Home baking
I aim to bake with the children at least once a week, incorporating language and communication, maths, and knowledge of the world – alongside getting to eat various yummy homemade goodies
Great local amenities for exploring and playing
Whether it’s a simple walk along the road to look at the horses, a stumble into the woods to see what we can find, a walk into the vineyards to clearly see the changing of the seasons, or a trip to one of our many country parks, there is so much to explore on our doorstep.
I live in a quiet village, with a local park and lots of walks either in the woods, along open footpaths, or around the vineyards.
Within short car trips there are many country parks, play areas, a library and other attractions. St Mark’s school is a 2 minute walk away, and there are a collection of other primary schools within 5-10 minutes drive.
Your child's neighbourhood
Mote Park
Leeds Castle
Cobtree Manor Park
What are others saying about Esther’s tiney home nursery?
Cathy
“Esther Barber was our son's foster carer for 5 months. She was his only carer and had the unenviable job of consoling a 3 year old who had a very unfortunate start in life. Esther did a wonderful job of consoling him and bringing him on emotionally and academically with all forms of education. Esther managed to coax our son out of his shell in a kind and considerate way while getting him prepared for the hard transition to our family. Esther spent hours with one to one care with him painting, cooking and playing. We are forever grateful to Esther and her family for all their hard work in looking after our son and would happily recommend Esther for her hard work and kind ways. Our son still holds a special part in his heart for Esther and her family and still loves to visit.”
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Laura
“Esther has looked after my two girls who are 4 and 2 numerous times. I knew she would be great due to her previous nursery and fostering experience. She made the girls feel so welcome and everytime I collect them they tell me how much of a great time they have had and activities they have been up too. I would highly recommend.”
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Typical features of a tiney home
A home-from-home environment
Small ratios and strong, loving relationships
Regular book club and community events
Humour, fun, songs and stories
Child-led playful learning
Sensitive support for children's emotional development and a focus on building resilience
A highly personalised approach for each child
Daily outdoor learning and home-cooked meals to keep children fit and healthy
Increased flexibility such as term-time only options
A learning environment set up to give children choice and build their independence
Rich conversation and exploration, which builds children's confidence and creativity
Irresistible learning opportunities that develop a deep love of learning
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