I’m Ebony and I’m currently completing my level 3 early years practitioners diploma, after completing my level 2 early years practitioner diploma at the start of the year. I have been in childcare officially for nearly 3 years but grew up babysitting family through my teen years. I have loved my time working in a nursery but am looking forward to my new adventure as a childminder, and all they messy play that come with it. When I’m not looking after young children I can often be found at jumping in muddy puddles with my younger brother or exploring zoos and farms.
Muddy puddles is run by myself and Sarah, we have a specially built cabin in the garden which we use for minding as well as access to the garden, we aim to allow free flow between the spaces as much as possible to allow the children freedom and independence. We will be offering lots of craft/art and messy play areas and sand and water play. We will follow your child's lead, in how, where and what they are inquisitive about, providing appropriate resources and information to extend their knowledge and encourage their thirst for funding out more.
Monday to Friday 09.00-17.00, earlier session starting from 8.00 and later session ending at 6.00 (must always be pre-booked due to ratios. We may consider other times, depending on demand. 50 weeks of the year.We close for the bank holidays and for almost 2 weeks at Christmas. These are not charged for. All other weeks are chargeable.Term time only spaces available. Our own holidays will be notified to you ASAP but we will aim to offer as full service as possible throughout the year.
If you are eligible for funding, your funding hours are available between 9am and 5pm, any number of hours can be charged to funding a day, this is your choice. We offer both term time and all year round spaces for the children in our care. We are an early years childminder’s so we offer care for children up to the age of 5 years before they go to school.
We will promote inclusive practice through the use of positive attitudes, and tailoring our care to the individual child, following their routines and needs. This will help ensure that all the can learning, develop and thrive at our setting. We aim to create a warm and secure environment in which everyone feels welcome and valued.
If your child attends another setting with your permission we are happy to work with them to provide the best support for your child’s learning and development, similarly we will work alongside other professionals that are needed to provide care for your child, including therapists, teacher, social workers etc.
