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
Esther Barber
Near Aylesford, Medway
House・Outdoor space・Sleeping area・Quiet road・Pets・Secure shaded area・Multiple activity areas・Wheelchair accessible・Meals provided・Dedicated nappy-changing area・Easy parking
spaces available
Pricing
£5.50 per hour
Ages
Under 1s, 1-2 years, 2-4 years, 5+ years
Availability
Open all year
Opening Hours
07:00 to 18:00
About this home
About our tiney childminder
I have been working with children for the last 12 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
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DBS checked and verified
including all household members over 16
Paediatric First Aid trained
in accordance with Ofsted requirements
Annual QA inspection
in accordance with EYFS, Safeguarding & Welfare requirements
Verified in person
By Ofsted registered Childminder Agency, tiney
EYFS practitioner
in the social and educational development of 0-5 year olds
Fully trained by tiney
including Safeguarding, Food Hygiene, FGM and Duty to prevent
GP Health and Local Authority Background Checks
for childminder and each household member at all previous addresses
Read Esther Barber's latest Quality Assurance Report
Location
Easy access to the A229, A20, M20 and M2
In this neighbourhood
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.
Mote Park
Kent life
Cobtree Manor Park
What others are saying about this home...
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.
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.
How tiney compares to other childcare options
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InspectedFully checked, vetted and inspected at least once a year |
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tiney | nursery | nannies | |
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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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