Little ducklings childminding

12/09/2026

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10/09/2026

🎂🐾 Baking for Baileys’ Birthday!🐾🎂

This morning we’ve had so much fun baking cupcakes for Baileys’ birthday! 🧁🐶

Working together, the children did a fantastic job of taking turns, sharing and patiently waiting for their opportunity to join in. It was lovely to see them encouraging one another and enjoying the experience together. ❤️

It’s never too young to learn the value of collaboration and teamwork. Whether we’re baking, building, creating or colouring, there are always so many opportunities to learn through working alongside others.

Today we’ve been developing:
✨ Turn-taking and sharing
✨ Patience and self-regulation
✨ Communication and listening
✨ Teamwork and cooperation
✨ Confidence and independence
✨ Fine motor skills through baking

And, of course, we’ve had lots of fun along the way! 🧁🐾

Happy Birthday, Bailey! 🎉🐶💕

07/09/2026

⭐ SPACES AVAILABLE⭐

📔 I currently have a limited number of spaces available for little ones to join my setting.

👶 0–3 years setting
🏡 A warm, nurturing home-from-home environment
💷 Funding accepted
💳 Tax-Free Childcare & Universal Credit payments accepted
🤍 A safe, caring environment where children can learn, play and thrive

📞 Please get in touch for further information or to arrange a chat.

ℹ️ Visits can be arranged as early as next week!

✨ Spaces are limited, so please don’t hesitate to get in touch to find out more. ✨

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06/09/2026

⭐ SPACES AVAILABLE⭐

📔 I currently have a limited number of spaces available for little ones to join my setting.

👶 0–3 years setting
🏡 A warm, nurturing home-from-home environment
💷 Funding accepted
💳 Tax-Free Childcare & Universal Credit payments accepted
🤍 A safe, caring environment where children can learn, play and thrive

📞 Please get in touch for further information or to arrange a chat.

ℹ️ Visits can be arranged as early as next week!

✨ Spaces are limited, so please don’t hesitate to get in touch to find out more. ✨

01/09/2026

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Credit to The OT Toolbox

01/09/2026

💙❤️🩷A little reminder as they take their next step…🩷❤️💙

Over the next week, lots of little ones will be heading back to their settings after the summer holidays, starting a new class, moving rooms, starting school or even going somewhere completely new for the first time. 💕

Whatever their next step looks like, I just wanted to say that all those big feelings are okay.

Going back after a lovely, long break can feel strange. Routines have changed, the days have been different and suddenly it's time to get back into the swing of things. Add in new faces, new surroundings, new routines or a new class, and it can all feel a little overwhelming. 🥹

Some children may find the goodbye really hard. Others may happily walk through the door and seem absolutely fine, only for those emotions to come out later when they are safely home with the people they trust most. ❤️

Sometimes our little ones are just holding it together while they're there. They've had a whole day of taking things in, being brave, listening, joining in and finding their feet. Then they get home, feel safe and those emotions come pouring out.

So if your little one is extra tired, emotional, clingy or just not quite themselves over the next few days, please don't worry. They may simply need a little more patience, cuddles, reassurance and time to unwind. 🫶

And to all the parents and carers too — it's okay if you find this time emotional. Watching your little one take another step towards growing up isn't always easy. ❤️

Whether it's their first day, their first day back after the holidays, or simply another new chapter, I hope they know just how proud their grown-ups are of them.

Big changes can bring big feelings, and that's perfectly okay. 🌱

Be gentle with yourselves and your little ones over the next few weeks. They are all finding their feet again in their own time. 💕

25/08/2026

✨ **UPDATE** ✨

My husband and father-in-law have been working tirelessly to build us a beautiful, solid cabin Little ducklings childminding🦆💛

We’re so excited to see it all coming together and can’t wait to share more with you. 🥰

Stay tuned for more updates!🏡✨

21/08/2026

Exciting news! A brand new Zog special, ‘The New Patient’, will be shown on CBeebies and BBC One next week!

20 minutes of Zog goodness! 🧡

Tune into CBeebies on the 28th August or BBC One on the 30th August 🩺

21/08/2026

As we ease back into autumn term, I’ll be keeping those all-important 3 R’s at the heart of our practice — Regulation, Rhythm and Relationships. ❤️ For our returning children, it’s about gently reconnecting and settling back into familiar routines, while for our new children and families, it’s about creating a warm, safe and nurturing environment where they can feel comfortable, secure and confident in their new surroundings. 🌈 There’s no rush — we’ll take our time, build those relationships, enjoy plenty of play and allow everyone to settle in at their own pace. Here’s to a lovely new term filled with connection, laughter and lots of happy learning! ✨

Image credit to We Skoolhouse