Mel Gorton Registered Childminder

02/09/2026

31/08/2026

My doors will be open at 8am tomorrow.
Looking forward to welcoming everyone old and new.

25/06/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18iok5EWjz/

Nearly 2,000 unsafe ‘squishy’ toys have been seized by Gloucestershire Trading Standards Service Some had strong chemical smells, missing safety labels or may be counterfeit.

22/06/2026

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/looking-after-children-and-those-in-early-years-settings-before-and-during-hot-weather-teachers-and-other-educational-professionals?fbclid=IwdGRjcASl1HNjbGNrBKXUYGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHvCysIHBkJW2CFCXNtfCeM3MAMmBnRTHG-eAdD-7Gp3GZRbQy75CXDBTko8V_aem_iuZOe0rijKpZrGBEepiv2Q

15/06/2026

Shops are starting School uniform discounts.
Get prepared early as they sell out fast.

10/06/2026

Supporting families through potty training?

Take a look at the Government-backed Potty Training Guide, developed collaboratively with Coram PACEY and early years sector partners.

The guide is a great resource to help childminders and families work together towards this important milestone.

https://startingreception.co.uk/potty-training/

01/06/2026

The second half of the Summer term has started off a little cooler than last weeks heat wave.

31/05/2026

⭐️ September 2026 childcare space available ⭐️

A rare and unexpected space has become available for September 2026.

As a registered Ofsted Childminder , I provide a warm, nurturing, home -from -home environment where children can learn, play and thrive.

📱To register your interest or find out more information, please send me a WhatsApp message.

Spaces are limited and all enquiries welcome.

11/05/2026

And so it begins....