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Teddy’s tiney home nursery
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Teddy’s tiney home nursery
Teddy’s tiney home nursery
Polly
from £8.00 p/h
A well-equipped and welcoming tiney home on a quiet area of Colchester, close to lots of wonderful family-friendly parks,...
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Ages cared for
Babies, Toddlers and Pre-schoolers
What to expect
Playroom
Comfortable sleeping area
Quiet road
Multiple activity areas
Nappy-changing area
Near public transport
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
Easy parking
Multiple activity areas
Pets
Education
Forest School
Mindfulness
Expressive Arts
Early Maths opportunities
Early Literacy opportunities
Arts and crafts
Mealtime learning
Cookery
Outdoor education
Trampoline
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
Milk
Snacks
Vegetarian
Vegan
Halal
Gluten free
Extras
Age appropriate bedding supplied
Days out
Local community groups
Intergenerational play opportunities
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
Polly
tiney childminder
I am a positively fun, loving, and caring person, who has a strong desire and passion for childcare, I am the proud mother of a happy 5 year old and amazing 9month old little girl, who are my world.
Experience
Childminder assistant : 6 months, Nursery practitioner : 3 years, Play worker : 3 years, Mum of two amazing unique children : 5 years
Qualifications
NVQ in childrens Care learning and development
Polly
tiney childminder
I am a positively fun, loving, and caring person, who has a strong desire and passion for childcare, I am the proud mother of a happy 5 year old and amazing 9month old little girl, who are my world.
Experience
Childminder assistant : 6 months, Nursery practitioner : 3 years, Play worker : 3 years, Mum of two amazing unique children : 5 years
Qualifications
NVQ in childrens Care learning and development
Achievements
Regular safeguarding training , Ofsted Full first aid paediatric training, updated every 3 years., Prevent duty training , Sensory processing training
Hobbies
I enjoy arts & crafts, cooking, photography, baking, hiking, dog walking, dancing, music, water sports and running
Feelings
Working with children makes me feel caring, fulfilled and happy
Fav children’s book
Guess how much I love you, Sophie says, I can I will, the tiger who came for tea and we are going on a bear hunt.
Fav children’s song
If you’re happy and you know it clap your hands, head shoulders, knees and toes, The Hokey Cokey.
Vinnie-Boy
Resident dog
Vinnie-Boy
Resident dog
DBS checked and verified, including all household members over 16
Paediatric First Aid trained in accordance with Ofsted requirements
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
Annual Quality Assurance inspections
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Location
Our local area has lots of great green spaces for trips out whatever the weather, including, Old Heath Recreation Ground,...
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Transport connections
Bus stop
3 mins walk
Train station
10 mins drive
Bus stop
10 mins walk
School runs
Old Heath Primary School
Rowhedge Primary School
Things to do nearby
Children's centres
Forest
Library
Nature walks
Picnics
Playground
Play Groups
Transport connections
Bus stop
3 mins walk
Train station
10 mins drive
Bus stop
10 mins walk
School runs
Old Heath Primary School
Rowhedge Primary School
Things to do nearby
Children's centres
Forest
Library
Nature walks
Picnics
Playground
Play Groups
Places we like to visit
Wimpole Road Play Group
15 mins walk
We love to visit our baby and toddler groups and take part in all the activities
Old Heath Recreational Park
15 mins walk
We love to be outside enjoying the fresh air in all weathers!
Reviews
Joseph’s parents
“Thank you for everything you have done to look after Joseph, we appreciate the love and care you’ve given him so much and we know that he will miss you all.”
How tiney compares to other childcare options
tiney childminder | nurseries | nannies | |
|---|---|---|---|
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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QA Reports
Polly Barton QA Report 08.02.22
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