Precious Children Childcare

Just some of what we have been up to the past 2 weeks :)

Offering a fun, nurturing and safe home from home environment :)

Weekday, weekend and adhoc childcare (inset days, half terms, school holidays)
*Ofsted registered
*Funding and tax-free childcare accepted
*open Monday-Friday 7.30am-6pm
*healthy homemade meals
*I have a Bachelor's Degree in Education and EYFS, First Aid, Safeguarding training and more.
Please get in touch if you are interested in a space and would like to chat further
Best, Monique

Stress in kids doesn’t always look like stress.
It can show up as outbursts, tummy aches, sleep issues, or “bad behavior.” But underneath it all, the nervous system is doing its best to cope. Remember the "iceberg" we always talk about?

When a child is dysregulated, their brain shifts into survival mode. The amygdala, the brain’s fear center, takes over. This brain center triggers a fight, flight, or freeze response. Logical thinking and self-control? Those go offline.

That’s why a dysregulated child needs connection first, not correction.

Watch for the signs: wide eyes, flushed cheeks, aggressive behavior, or even silence. These aren't "problems to fix". It's literally signals of overwhelm.

What can we do to help? Teach kids to recognize their stress, name it, and work through it with support. https://www.theottoolbox.com/understanding-sensory-dysregulation/

Difference between tantrum and meltdown: https://www.theottoolbox.com/sensory-meltdown-or-tantrum/
Red flags: https://www.theottoolbox.com/sensory-processing-red-flags/
Regulation strategies: https://www.theottoolbox.com/zones-of-regulation-activities-2/

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Hi! Sorry I've been a bit inactive on this account

For the new followers here's a short introduction on myself.
My name is Monique and I'm originally from South Africa. I've been living in England since 2020 and loving all it has to offer. I'm 1 of 10 siblings and I have 3 children of my own.
I can speak 3 languages fluently (English, Portugues and Afrikaans) and I am an ex-teacher. I am now an Ofsted registered local childminder with references, DBS, First Aid qualification. I have a passion for teaching and love being around children, helping them use learning opportunities to explore, have fun and develop an understanding of the world around them and beyond

I've been on maternity leave but now excited to start up again and have some availability from September 2024 as well as adhoc childcare, school holidays and INSET days
I also assist Home Education families with childcare and assisting parents needing some respite
I am not yet back to babysitting yet, but I'll be hopefully start that again in the new year too :)
Enquire for more information

What a great day out this morning at a gardening/nature session! 😬 The children went looking for birds and got to see a birds nest 🪹 and also make their own birds nest. They also planted some seeds and watered them 😬🌱 They loved it!

A couple of snaps of the fun we've been having the past 2 weeks :)
The fun never stops!

WORLD BOOK DAY
Happy world book day! One of my favourite celebrations as we get to read so many wonderful books and explore different activities 😍

When you see kids playing, they are also learning. 👀🤓

And we could’ve went on & on with the skills and benefits of PLAY!

They are processing emotions.
They are self-regulating.
Play is so important for kids 💜

The past 2 weeks has been filled with fun, loads of educational opportunities and experiences from soft play, toddler groups to Arts and crafts and outdoor play in nature and getting messy in the mud kitchen.

https://thenextbestthingtomummy.com/why-parents-might-choose-a-child-minder-rather-than-a-larger-setting/

Why parents might choose a child minder rather than a larger setting I must point out that I have nothing against children's nurseries and pre- schools, but because I worked as a registered child minder for many happy years I will always recommend a child minder to