Hello, My Name is Leigh and I manage By The Brook Childminding.

I’m a mum to five children, two of which are now teens. I have many years’ experience in Early Years, as a childminder and as a Nursery practitioner. I hold a National Diploma in Early Years and have undertaken my local councils childminder course. I am also degree level educated and worked as a student Midwife with the NHS for a number of years before returning to peruse a career in Early Years.

We are an active family, often visiting national Trust and English heritage places and I love reading.

I am passionate about providing quality Early Years care and education, I therefore often undertake continuous practice development and I am currently studying to become Hygge in the Early Years accredited.

At By the Brook Childminding my fees include regular outings, resources, a healthy morning and afternoon snack with milk and a light evening tea.

I run a home-from-home style setting with a calm, nurturing, Hygge style. I aim to foster meaningful connections with the children, focusing on child-led play in a calm environment allowing for children to learn and develop. The children have access to a large living room area, and dedicated playroom, with free flow access to a level, patioed, secure garden. There is on-road parking available.

I offer a mix of free play and focused activities for children to participate in that are in line with the Early Years curriculum as well as lots of outdoor and nature play.