Little Squirrels Childminding

I now have a Wednesday and Thursday space available from September. Please message to discuss.

Childminder in Barnstaple

🐿️Space available from September.🐿

🟠 Ofsted Registered and graded Good, a qualified primary teacher, paediatric first aid trained, safeguarding trained, DBS checked and fully insured.

🟡 A fun and caring learning environment with home from home care. We learn through play and exploration, following the children's lead.

🟢Able to accept tax free childcare & government funded hours from 9 months old.

🔵 A dedicated playroom and fully enclosed garden full of exciting resources.

🟣Fun activities in our playroom and garden and local outings to the park, woods, library, museum and playgroup.

Please contact me to discuss more 🙂

🎶 Why Nursery Rhymes Matter 🎶

Nursery rhymes are more than just fun—they play a key role in your child’s development from the very beginning 💙

✨ Singing and rhyming together doesn’t need to be perfect—your voice is your baby’s favourite sound 💕

"Today I did...."

🧠 Why Crossing the Midline is So Important for Kids' Development! 🚶‍♀️

Did you know that one simple skill—crossing the midline—plays a huge role in your child’s physical, cognitive, and emotional development? 🤔 When kids learn to reach across their body (like using their left hand to touch their right shoulder), they're strengthening vital connections in the brain that support coordination, focus, and even reading and writing! 📚✍️

Crossing the midline helps with:
✨ Bilateral coordination (using both sides of the body together)
✨ Hand-eye coordination
✨ Problem-solving and motor planning
✨ Attention and focus

Want some fun activities you can do at home to help your child practice crossing the midline—without even realizing they’re learning? Comment 🎉 and we will send the article your way!

🌞 Another renewal of our Sun Safety Accreditation.
Keeping your little ones safe in the sun 🌞

🐝🐝 Today we celebrated world bee day 🐝🐝

We enjoyed reading about them, looking at pictures, messy play and pretending to transport the pollen to the hives to make honey, making our own bees and we even saw two bees in the garden. 🌸

I have a Monday and Wednesday space available from September 2026.
Message me to enquire and book a visit. 🐿

Childminder in Barnstaple

🐿️Space available from September.🐿

🟠 Ofsted Registered and graded Good, a qualified primary teacher, paediatric first aid trained, safeguarding trained, DBS checked and fully insured.

🟡 A fun and caring learning environment with home from home care. We learn through play and exploration, following the children's lead.

🟢Able to accept tax free childcare & government funded hours from 9 months old.

🔵 A dedicated playroom and fully enclosed garden full of exciting resources.

🟣Fun activities in our playroom and garden and local outings to the park, woods, library, museum and playgroup.

Please contact me to discuss more 🙂

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