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Tiny Acorns tiney home nursery
Play area
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Outside area
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Reading area
Eating area
Pets
Tiny Acorns tiney home nursery
Tiny Acorns tiney home nursery
Helen & Ashleigh
from £8.50 p/h
We are passionate about creating a warm, home-from-home setting where children feel secure, valued and encouraged to learn...
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Ages cared for
Babies, Toddlers and Pre-schoolers
What to expect
Supervised eating area
Comfortable sleeping area
Nappy-changing area
Child’s personal storage area
Reading area
Garden
Setting
House
Supervised eating area
Comfortable sleeping area
Nappy-changing area
Child’s personal storage area
Reading area
Garden
Outdoor space
Vegetable patch
Playroom
Quiet road
Near public transport
Secure shaded area
Multiple activity areas
Pets
Education
SEND support offered
Emotional literacy
Mindfulness
Expressive Arts
Language rich environment
Early Maths opportunities
Early Literacy opportunities
Arts and crafts
Inclusive learning environment
Mealtime learning
Cookery
Outdoor education
Mud kitchen
Sandpit
Ride-on-toys
Paddling pool
Wendy house
Local community spaces
Sensory play
Small world
Gross motor skills play
Animal care
Natural resources
Food & drink
Breakfast
Lunch
Milk
Snacks
Extras
Limited screen time
Screen usage is limited and only used as part of learnings.
Age appropriate bedding supplied
Days out
Local community groups
Intergenerational play opportunities
Full driving licence
Essentials
All tiney homes are checked in accordance with EYFS, Safeguarding & Welfare requirements and at a minimum, include:
Funded places for 2, 3 and 4 year olds
Stair Gates
Fire extinguishers
Smoke/Carbon Dioxide alarms
Child safety locks
Allergy aware
Food Hygiene
Who's at the setting
Helen
tiney childminder
Dedicated mum and partner with a passion for education and inspiring young minds. I am caring, creative and enthusiastic. I enjoy spending time with my son, our dog and our guinea pigs.
Experience
Teacher : 12 years and 3 months, Phonics with Robot Reg Class Leader: 1 year and 5 months, Swimming Teacher : 5 years, Private Primary School Tutor : 10 years
Qualifications
Bachelor of Education
Helen
tiney childminder
Dedicated mum and partner with a passion for education and inspiring young minds. I am caring, creative and enthusiastic. I enjoy spending time with my son, our dog and our guinea pigs.
Experience
Teacher : 12 years and 3 months, Phonics with Robot Reg Class Leader: 1 year and 5 months, Swimming Teacher : 5 years, Private Primary School Tutor : 10 years
Qualifications
Bachelor of Education
Achievements
EYFS Phase Leader , Phonics Leader , National Professional Qualification for Senior Leaders
Hobbies
I enjoy arts & crafts, baking, creative writing, dog walking, music and puzzles
Feelings
Working with children makes me feel creative, fulfilled and happy
Fav children’s book
The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson
Fav children’s song
Wind the Bobbin Up
Ashleigh
tiney childminder
I am a mum to Remi who is 4 and we have a cat called Luna. I’ve always worked in childcare as it’s my passion!
Experience
Nursery Manager : 2 years, SENCO: 2 years, Safeguarding lead : 2 years
Qualifications
Level 3 Diploma in childcare and education
Ashleigh
tiney childminder
I am a mum to Remi who is 4 and we have a cat called Luna. I’ve always worked in childcare as it’s my passion!
Experience
Nursery Manager : 2 years, SENCO: 2 years, Safeguarding lead : 2 years
Qualifications
Level 3 Diploma in childcare and education
Achievements
Child’s Counselling
Hobbies
Ashleigh enjoys baking, dancing, music and puzzles
Feelings
Working with children makes Ashleigh feel caring, inspired and playful
Fav children’s book
The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
Fav children’s song
Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes
Marley
Resident dog
Marley
Resident dog
Clover
Resident guinea Pig
Clover
Resident guinea Pig
Thistle
Resident guinea Pig
Thistle
Resident guinea Pig
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
Quiet, cul-de-sac location with plenty of local amenities and exciting places to visit nearby!
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Transport connections
Bus stop
2 mins walk
Train station
10 mins drive
Ferry port
10 mins drive
Things to do nearby
Beach
Castle
Farm
Library
Museum
Nature walks
Picnics
Playground
Play Groups
Soft play
Transport connections
Bus stop
2 mins walk
Train station
10 mins drive
Ferry port
10 mins drive
School runs
Things to do nearby
Beach
Castle
Farm
Library
Museum
Nature walks
Picnics
Playground
Play Groups
Soft play
Zoo
Places we like to visit
Colchester Zoo
35 mins drive
A great place to visit all year round to observe the animals.
Beach
10 mins drive
A great place to relax, enjoy walks and play in all weathers!
Reviews
Ange
“Wonderful evidence of a wide range of experience from both your careers to date. Your garden was inspiring and a fabulous space for outdoor learning. A wonderful setting which has had love and thought carefully put into it.”
Vicky
“Me and my partner have never seen a nursery like yours and we absolutely LOVE the at home setting and like that it’s more 1-1 with fewer children rather than what you get at a normal nursery.”
Ashleigh
“I just wanted to let you know that you made myself and husband feel at ease; you were both very warm and welcoming and it was reassuring to hear of both of your previous experiences.”
How tiney compares to other childcare options
tiney childminder | nurseries | nannies | |
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Fair PricingClear rates for school and unsociable hours | |||
Funded hoursAccess to government funded childcare hours | |||
InspectedFully checked, vetted and inspected at least once a year |
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tiney | nursery | nannies | |
|---|---|---|---|
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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