Little b's Childminding Harrogate

✨ We had the most magical morning at Fairy Ballet! 🧚‍♂️

Our little adventurers met Fairy Amara, who swept us away on a grand journey through fairy land. We love that these classes are so much more than dance—they perfectly cover all areas of the EYFS curriculum through play and storytelling. 📚✨

Our gang of boys absolutely loved exploring, leaping, and adventuring through the magical kingdom. Proof that fairy land is for everyone! 🌲👑

We have been asked to review our sleep arrangements to bring them in line with The Lullaby Trust ahead of statutory changes coming in September. We have been out and brought 6 new travel cots and bedding to be able to offer all our mindees a cot to sleep in.

We will be issuing a sleep policy to all parents to make them aware too.

Over the winter we've had artificial turf put down to improve our outdoor provision. This spring, we have revamped the play kitchen and blackboard, and are just waiting for some sails to make the space shady.

The children have been enjoying using the space too.

We had another fabulous forest school sessions, thanks to New Park Primary Academy

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🥞 Flipping Fantastic Learning! 🥞

We had a "flipping" good time making pancakes today! While the children loved the whisking and tasting, there was so much learning happening:

✨ Physical Development: Strengthening "finger muscles" by whisking, pouring, and measuring.
✨ Maths: Measuring ingredients, counting and exploring shapes.
✨ Understanding the World: Using our knowledge to discuss where the ingredients come from.
✨ Communication: Learning new words like sizzle, whisk, and texture.

Cooking is a brilliant way to build confidence and independence. The best part? The yummy results! 😋

As part of National Storytelling Week, we have enjoyed learning about The Gingerbread Man this morning. We have read the book, designed our own gingerbread men and enjoyed making and smelling the lovely gingerbread playdough.

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When’s the right time to potty train your child and how should you start?

Find out everything you need to know to set your child up for success in our new film, Potty and toilet training: A three-stage journey by visiting our website to watch the full film: https://eric.org.uk/news/eric-partners-with-bristol-family-hubs-for-new-potty-training-animations/



Co-created with: Bristol Family Hubs and City Council

With thanks to: John James Bristol Foundations, Burges Salmon and The Society of Merchant Venturers

Winter term so far

Toddler groups
Football fun with .hg
Forest school adventures with New Park Primary Academy
Soft play day at Little Bees
And lots of crafts and learning about winter, snow and Artic animals!

We have 2 places available to start in April 2026.

Monday to Thursday, 8am to 5pm
Tuesday to Thursday, 8am to 5pm

Please contact us for more details

Merry Christmas! We hope Santa has visited and you all enjoy your day.