The Curiosity Den

The Curiosity Den We offer care for children aged 0-16 years old in an enriched learning, home from home environment. My story...... is a long story. Always excited!

We explore the world around us and return to fresh, home cooked wholesome food. The short version is that I became a childminder back in 2012 and it was the best decision I have ever made. I love my job, a child's laugh is one of the most beautiful sounds in the world and I have the privilege of not only creating the laughter but being around the excitement all day. My aim, which I believe I have achieved, and will always find ways of improving is to have created a home from home environment in which the children in my care feel safe, supported and free to make choices independently whilst I create activities and resources which help to engage their minds and bodies to develop to their full potential. I encourage good behaviour and good manners, promoting healthy eating where the children will learn to cook with fresh ingredients and homemade meals. I have attended numerous courses and received training, too many to mention but i do have a record full of certificates for you to look through. I work with 1 assistant, Nathaniel who has been with us for 3 years, he is an extended branch to the tree....... the children in my setting adore him and he brings different qualities to the setting. Nathaniel is youthful in approach and is very creative and knowledgeable, (I call him the walking encyclopedia), he brings aboard different ideas, events and thinks outside the box. The playroom is about to be decorated to give a calming, home from home approach along with a more child friendly room in which the children are more freely able to access the resources. Outside has seen the biggest change with trees being uplifted and the garden having different areas for the children to engage in. There is still more to do but we are in an never ending evolution. I have experience with allergies, eczema, asthma and SEND.

*** TOYS OUTGROWN ***Built from ostheimer, usbourne and grapat.Ostheimer fir and oak treeGrapat tomtomsOstheimer Bridge ...
02/04/2023

*** TOYS OUTGROWN ***

Built from ostheimer, usbourne and grapat.

Ostheimer fir and oak tree
Grapat tomtoms
Ostheimer Bridge and toadstool
Usbourne peep in the forest
£68 (rrp £110)

Only marks are on the grass, 1 of the tom-tom and on 1 counter all seen in pics. The grass is ostheimer included but not charged.

(Fabric not included)

Postage and fees to be added, unless collection from Chester.

*** Toys have been outgrown ***Blacks Toys volcano, iceberg, sunrise, and sand dunes. These have been used for animals,...
02/04/2023

*** Toys have been outgrown ***

Blacks Toys volcano, iceberg, sunrise, and sand dunes.

These have been used for animals, dinosaurs, and more.

Marks are shown, prices;
Sand dune £10
Iceberg £10
Volcano £15
Sunrise £12

Postage and fees to be added, unless collection from Chester

*** TOY SALE ***Toys have been outgrown. Grimms rainbow, fire, earth, well used, and marks shown. £10 eachmaths friend...
02/04/2023

*** TOY SALE ***

Toys have been outgrown.

Grimms rainbow, fire, earth, well used, and marks shown. £10 each

maths friends, great condition, £12

These have been so much love and used for everything.

Postage and fees to be added, unless collection from Chester.

*** TOY SALE ***Beloved toys have now been outgrown. These are in great condition, £10.Great for shapes, colour matchin...
02/04/2023

*** TOY SALE ***

Beloved toys have now been outgrown.

These are in great condition, £10.
Great for shapes, colour matching, and gross motor skills.

Postage and fees to be added or collection from Chester.

As we hit the single digits until The Den will close there doors and we come to the end of our adventure here i wanted t...
14/04/2021

As we hit the single digits until The Den will close there doors and we come to the end of our adventure here i wanted to say thank you for the families who have come into my home, trusted us with their children whilst we did our best to show them the world in all its awe and wonder 🌍

You will all hold a special place in our hearts. There have been many 'wow' moments along the way and we are blessed and grateful for the time that we have had 🙏

We send so much love and hugs and wish you all the greatest paths for the future ❤


A little boy recently started at The Den, I put on some of our music, he told me that at nursery they have a tidy up son...
11/02/2021

A little boy recently started at The Den, I put on some of our music, he told me that at nursery they have a tidy up song, I responded saying that was good and that at The Den we play music that are our favourites. He said 'you don't play nursery music' and smiled.

When a parent came to pick up
yesterday a parent asked what we were listening to. We told them Flight of the Bumblebee, the children had asked for the fast song....... referring to the bumble bee. The parent responded how cultured.

It dawned on me that although yes we teach nursery rhymes, we also show the children different styles of music. Music plays such an important part in someone's life, it plays such a part in a person's wellbeing. A song can make you feel an emotion, tell a story, help you to express yourself.

We hear music every single day and whilst I advocate nursery rhymes I 100% choose music 🎶

I created a story showing our favourite songs at The Den, some requested by the children and others that I have played which has made it onto the list 🎼

Room on the BroomLovely little invitation of Room on the Broom set up. Listening to the children talk about what they ...
09/02/2021

Room on the Broom

Lovely little invitation of Room on the Broom set up. Listening to the children talk about what they could see, re-tell the story, one group told the story using the book and keeping in time with the story, one group coming up with their own story!

We ❤ books at The Den, what's your favourite story?

Setting up an invitation using some recycled materials, forever teaching about our effects on the planet and how we can ...
09/02/2021

Setting up an invitation using some recycled materials, forever teaching about our effects on the planet and how we can help 🌍

I walked away and the children pottered away all using the resources to make their own pieces of art, they decided to build different transport. They gathered the other resources that they needed independently for the task they had set themselves, setting goals and achieving them no matter how big or small is a wonderful accomplishment 👏

Using the wooden shapes to make our pictures, arranging and forming patterns. The children worked hard, matching the ...
08/02/2021

Using the wooden shapes to make our pictures, arranging and forming patterns. The children worked hard, matching the shapes and colours, discussing the different characteristics of the shapes, counting the corners and size.

Patterns are in number names, rhymes and rhythms and are all part of learning mathematics.


Montessori Letters.Tracing the letters in our name to feel how the letter moves. We also used salt in a tray to trac...
05/02/2021

Montessori Letters.

Tracing the letters in our name to feel how the letter moves. We also used salt in a tray to trace the letter and strengthen our finger muscles.

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Chester
CH35

Opening Hours

Monday 7:45am - 5:45pm
Tuesday 7:45am - 5:45pm
Wednesday 7:45am - 5:45pm
Thursday 7:45am - 5:45pm
Friday 7:45am - 5:45pm

Telephone

+447984566194

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