Little Oats Childminding

Little Oats Childminding Ofsted registered childminder in Newport, Barnstaple, offering term time care. I provide a safe and nurturing home environment filled with heart and love. Hi!

My aim is to help your children grow and learn through play with a focus on the world around us. A bit about me - I am Ruth, a 39 year old mummy to 6 beautiful humans and wife to my wonderful husband Dave who is a secondary school teacher. I am degree educated and have a history of working with children and young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. I also work part time in my family business ru

nning a home ware and furniture shop. I love the outdoors especially the woods, horses, cake and spending time with my nearest and dearest. I adore spending time with little ones and seeing them change and grow over time and the joy they give out on a daily basis is immeasurable. I feel privileged to be starting out on my childminding journey and for you to put your trust in me with your super special little people. I aim to provide a safe and nurturing home from home environment. We have an open plan layout plus a dedicated play room. We also have easy access to a good sized enclosed garden including vegetable patches for growing, exploring and learning. We will explore the local area as much as possible. Ofsted registered
Following the EYFS (early years foundation stage)
First Aid trained
Food Hygiene certificate
Autism awareness training
Full clean driving licence - rear car seats facing only
Previous experience working with children and young people

Another year done, wow! Thank you so much for all of my gorgeous cards with so many kind words and the very generous gif...
23/07/2026

Another year done, wow!

Thank you so much for all of my gorgeous cards with so many kind words and the very generous gifts 🥹

A massive thank you as always for trusting me with your precious little ones 💕

I'm now going to take some much needed time away to spend time with my own family over the summer holidays. Wishing everyone the most glorious summer ❤️

This week I've said goodbye to 2 of my very lovely big girls as they get ready for their next chapter at preschool. B - ...
23/07/2026

This week I've said goodbye to 2 of my very lovely big girls as they get ready for their next chapter at preschool.

B - your wonderful kind nature is going to get you very far in life, your compassion for the younger children has always been a pleasure to watch and you have the most exceptional organisational skills (just like your mum)! Your confidence has also grown in leaps and bounds 🥰

E - your love for role play has followed you over the past 2 years and hearing you play shops, beach, preschool and the latest - weddings with your friends has been so lovely! Your imagination is infectious! You have grown into the most curious and kind little one 🥰

You are both going to be so incredibly missed but I know you will absolutely smash your next chapter and continue to thrive wherever you go ❤️

Onwards and upwards superstars 🌟⭐🌟

Such a lovely morning exploring the woods and so nice to play with our friends from Early Explorers Devon.The benefits o...
21/07/2026

Such a lovely morning exploring the woods and so nice to play with our friends from Early Explorers Devon.

The benefits of a small setting but still mixing with a wider circle 🥰

21/07/2026

We released our butterflies into the garden today 🦋🦋

The children have loved checking on the caterpillars and watching them grow and change. This morning we even managed to catch 2 butterflies emerge right in front of our eyes!

Such a quick cycle due to the heat too!

Thank you to all of my families that came to our party today - such a lovely opportunity for the children to play togeth...
19/07/2026

Thank you to all of my families that came to our party today - such a lovely opportunity for the children to play together and for the adults to chat too 🥰❤️

A special celebration for my big girls that are leaving me very soon and have seen me through my childminding journey from the very start ❤️😢 They are going to be incredibly missed! 🥹

Thank you to Barnstaple Bouncy Castles & Hot Tub Hire - the children didn't stop bouncing!

We've had the most wonderful visit to RHS Garden Rosemoor Welly walk where the children had a go at pond dipping.We caug...
13/07/2026

We've had the most wonderful visit to RHS Garden Rosemoor Welly walk where the children had a go at pond dipping.

We caught pond skaters, some very speedy whirligig beetles and even a little fish! We learnt about the frog life cycle and searched for frogs on our walk (hopefully we might find some next time!)

Such an educational and fun morning ❤️🐸🪲

I have recently had my first graded Ofsted inspection and I'm so pleased to share my grading 😊What started out as a job ...
08/07/2026

I have recently had my first graded Ofsted inspection and I'm so pleased to share my grading 😊

What started out as a job that (although I knew I would enjoy but ultimately) fit around my family has turned into a profession that I adore 😍

The children and their families have made this into so much more than a job and I am so privileged to be part of their early years journey!

I am so proud of everything I have achieved and I can't thank my children and families enough for being so wonderful ❤️

07/07/2026
06/07/2026

If you are a working parent of a child between 9 months and 4 years, and would like to start accessing the working entitlement from 1st September 2026, you need to ensure that you have applied and received your code by the 31st August 2026 deadline.

Please visit www.beststartinlife.gov.uk/eligibility-checker for details on how to apply and for more information about the help that is available for childcare costs.

👉 https://childcare.beststartinlife.gov.uk/

06/07/2026

Our daily egg check and letting the chickens out - the children just love this part of the day and are getting so confident around them! ❤️

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Barnstaple

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm

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+447412353558

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