Buddies Childcare

Buddies Childcare Term Time only nurturing childminding setting, highly qualified & experienced in a loving home with many resources

21/07/2026

All packed away for summer.
Well into year 11 of childminding and into the 4th year with Koren.
Lots of prep to do for Sept and lots of memories to make!

14/06/2026

⚽🏆 POLYTUNNEL TRANSFORMATION 🏆⚽

From growing plants to scoring goals! 🌱➡️⚽

Our polytunnel has been transformed into a World Cup 2026-inspired play area, complete with a small world football pitch, penalty shoot-out station, country supporters, and plenty of opportunities for imaginative play.

The children have loved creating their own matches, discussing different countries, counting goals, predicting winners, and celebrating teamwork through play. 🌍

Learning through play at its best!

🌼 Making Dandelion Playdough 🌼Today we explored nature through sensory play by collecting dandelions and making our own ...
11/05/2026

🌼 Making Dandelion Playdough 🌼

Today we explored nature through sensory play by collecting dandelions and making our own playdough together. The children loved gathering flowers, mixing ingredients, squishing, rolling, and creating with the finished dough.

This activity supported:
✨ Fine motor development
✨ Communication and language
✨ Understanding the world
✨ Creativity and imagination
✨ Sensory exploration

There was so much curiosity, teamwork, and joy throughout the process. Teamed up with our bee number stones and rollers.

12/04/2026

A nap is not just a break from the day—it is vital work time for your preschooler’s brain. When children sleep in the early afternoon, their brains move new information from short-term to long-term memory. Research shows naps can help your child remember up to 40 percent more each day, building stronger focus and better problem-solving skills.

Missing a midday nap can make it harder for your child to hold onto what they learned that morning. The most powerful naps last about 60 to 90 minutes and happen before late afternoon. Shorter or late naps might not give enough time for deep memory work and can even disrupt nighttime sleep. That’s why regular naps support not only your child’s mood, but also their growing mind.

If your preschooler stops napping too young, their thinking skills and vocabulary may fall behind. Daytime sleep is how their brains protect and grow what they experience in the world. To help your child thrive, protect their daily nap. It is when small lessons become lasting knowledge."

Address

Longlevens/Elmbridge/Barnwood/Oxstalls
Gloucester
GL2

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 7am - 5:30pm
Thursday 7:01am - 5:30pm
Friday 7am - 5pm

Telephone

+447484684974

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