Lisa Anderson Childminding

Lisa Anderson Childminding I am a child minder in the centre of Rothienorman. I shall be up and running by the end of January/beginning of February 2016.

Creating a safe, fun, and caring space for children 0–12 years! 🧸🎨📚
From creative play and learning games to outdoor adventures 🌳☀️, every day is full of smiles and discovery.
✅ Fully registered & trusted
📧 Contact: [email protected] I have looked after children aged from birth to 16 years since I left school, in nurseries and in their own home. I have 3 children of my own aged 8, 6 and 1y

rs old. I mainly operate from the hours of 8am until 6pm but earlier/later hours can be negotiated, please feel fee to contace me via here, phone or email [email protected].

Lexi and Finnley are trying out the new mud kitchen/messy play toys that arrived this afternoon....I've so many idea to ...
02/04/2026

Lexi and Finnley are trying out the new mud kitchen/messy play toys that arrived this afternoon....I've so many idea to try out with these and the kiddies....not sure who's going to have more fun, me or the children 🤣🥰

🐉🧧 Celebrating Chinese New Year at Lisa Anderson Childminding 🧧🐉We have had a lovely time celebrating Chinese New Year t...
02/03/2026

🐉🧧 Celebrating Chinese New Year at Lisa Anderson Childminding 🧧🐉

We have had a lovely time celebrating Chinese New Year through fun, hands-on learning and play!
The children explored a themed sensory tray filled with coloured rice, money envelopes, scoops, and chopsticks 🥢✨

What looked like simple play was actually supporting fine motor skills, coordination, and concentration as little hands scooped, poured, picked up, and explored.

We also got creative with:
🎨 Stamps, paint, and stencils
🧾 Themed activity sheets
✂️ Crafts inspired by the celebration

To make the experience even more special, we enjoyed some themed snacks including fortune cookies and prawn crackers 🥠

Celebrating different cultures helps children learn about the world around them, encourages curiosity, and promotes inclusion in a fun and meaningful way 🌏❤️

Through sensory play, crafts, and shared experiences, the children were developing:
✨ Creativity
✨ Fine motor skills
✨ Cultural awareness
✨ Language and communication

A wonderful week full of exploration, learning through play, and new experiences!

📍 Rothienorman
👶 Care for ages 0–12
📧 [email protected]

✏️ A Pencil Grasp Isn’t Built Just at the Table… It’s Built Through Play!It might look like simple fun —🧗 Climbing🫶 Sque...
02/03/2026

✏️ A Pencil Grasp Isn’t Built Just at the Table… It’s Built Through Play!

It might look like simple fun —

🧗 Climbing
🫶 Squeezing playdough
✂️ Tearing paper
🤏 Pinching small objects
🧺 Using pegs and clothespins
🌈 Exploring colour rice and magic sand

But behind the scenes, something very important is happening!

These playful activities are strengthening the small muscles in children’s hands and fingers, developing coordination, control, and confidence 💪

Before a child can hold a pencil comfortably, their hands need to be strong, steady, and ready. That strength doesn’t come from worksheets — it grows through hands-on play, exploration, and everyday experiences.

Through play, children are naturally developing:

🖐️ Fine motor skills
🎯 Hand-eye coordination
🧠 Focus and concentration
✍️ The foundations for writing

So when you see little hands busy playing, squeezing, and exploring… they are actually preparing for writing in the most meaningful way ✨
Here at Lisa Anderson Childminding, I support learning through play every day, helping little hands grow strong, capable, and ready for the future 🌟

📍 Rothienorman
👶 Care for ages 0–12
📧 [email protected]

🧩✨ Learning Through Play – It’s More Than Just Play! ✨🧩To an adult, it might look like:🧸 Playing with toys🪵 Building wit...
27/02/2026

🧩✨ Learning Through Play – It’s More Than Just Play! ✨🧩

To an adult, it might look like:

🧸 Playing with toys
🪵 Building with blocks
🎨 Making a mess with paint
🗣️ Lots of chatting and laughter

But what is actually happening is something amazing…

💡 Problem solving – figuring out how things fit, stack, and work
🗨️ Language development – learning new words through conversation and storytelling
🤝 Social skills – sharing, turn-taking, and building friendships
🎯 Concentration – focusing on tasks and seeing them through
🧠 Creativity & imagination – turning simple play into big adventures
💪 Fine & gross motor skills – strengthening little hands and bodies through active play

Every activity, no matter how small it looks, supports children’s development in meaningful ways. Whether they are exploring outdoors, role playing, building, or getting creative, they are constantly learning new skills without even realising it 🌿🎨

Here at Lisa Anderson Childminding, I follow the children’s interests and provide a warm, nurturing environment where learning happens naturally through play, exploration, and everyday experiences 💛

Because when children play, they are learning for life 🌈

📍 Rothienorman
📧 [email protected]

🌿🐾 Outdoor Adventures at the Wetlands & Woodland Walk 🐾🌿Today we enjoyed a lovely outdoor adventure with Mabel the dog 🐶...
26/02/2026

🌿🐾 Outdoor Adventures at the Wetlands & Woodland Walk 🐾🌿

Today we enjoyed a lovely outdoor adventure with Mabel the dog 🐶💛 as we explored the wetlands and woodland area.

The children had a wonderful time discovering the wooden animal carvings 🦉, collecting lots of sticks, and spotting the little river along our walk. There was plenty of running, exploring, chatting, and storytelling along the way — a perfect mix of fresh air, exercise, and imagination 🌳✨

Outdoor play is so important for children’s development. It helps build confidence, encourages curiosity, and supports physical wellbeing while allowing little ones to learn through real-life experiences 🌈

I love getting out into nature, following the children’s interests, and turning simple walks into exciting learning adventures 🧸📚

📍 Rothienorman
👶 Caring for children aged 0–12 years
📧 [email protected]

💛 The Promise – 6th Anniversary 💛This February marks the 6th anniversary of The Promise, a commitment that all children ...
26/02/2026

💛 The Promise – 6th Anniversary 💛

This February marks the 6th anniversary of The Promise, a commitment that all children and young people in Scotland grow up loved, safe, and respected so they can reach their full potential 🌈

At Lisa Anderson Childminding, this is at the heart of everything I do. I strive to provide a warm, nurturing, and home-from-home environment where every child feels valued, supported, and secure 🧸📚

I support The Promise by:

✨ Creating a safe and caring space
✨ Building strong, trusting relationships
✨ Supporting each child’s individual needs
✨ Encouraging kindness, confidence, and wellbeing

Every child deserves to feel safe, happy, and respected, and I am proud to play my part in keeping The Promise through high-quality, nurturing childcare 💕

📍 Rothienorman
👶 Caring for children aged 0–12 years
📧 [email protected]

👂👀 Listening Ears & Looking Eyes! 👀👂At Lisa Anderson Childminding, I love helping little ones learn positive behaviours ...
25/02/2026

👂👀 Listening Ears & Looking Eyes! 👀👂

At Lisa Anderson Childminding, I love helping little ones learn positive behaviours in a fun and gentle way 💛

Today we’ve been focusing on:

✨ Listening ears
✨ Looking eyes
✨ Quiet mouths
✨ Good sitting
✨ Kind hands

These simple routines help children feel safe, respected, and ready to learn while building confidence and kindness towards others 🧸📚

I always encourage gentle hands, helping our friends, and being respectful — all through play, stories, and daily activities 🌈

Creating a nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and feel happy every day 💕

📍 Rothienorman
📧 [email protected]

24/02/2026

Welcome to Lisa Anderson Childminding!

Hello! I’m Lisa Anderson, a fully registered childminder based in Rothienorman, caring for children aged 0–12 years. My aim is to provide a safe, nurturing, and fun environment where your child can learn, play, and grow.

I offer a range of engaging activities, from creative arts and crafts to outdoor play and educational games, all tailored to suit each child’s age and interests. I believe in fostering curiosity, independence, and kindness, helping every child feel confident and supported.

As a parent myself, I understand how important it is to find a childminder you can trust. Open communication with families is central to my approach, ensuring you feel involved and informed every step of the way.

Whether your little one loves building blocks, storytime, or exploring the outdoors, I’m here to make their time with me safe, happy, and full of learning.

📧 Contact me at [email protected] to find out more or arrange a visit!

🖐️✨ Funky Fingers Fun at Lisa Anderson Childminding ✨🖐️Fine motor skills are such an important part of early childhood d...
24/02/2026

🖐️✨ Funky Fingers Fun at Lisa Anderson Childminding ✨🖐️

Fine motor skills are such an important part of early childhood development, and I love making them fun! Through playful “funky fingers” activities, children strengthen the small muscles in their hands and fingers which supports writing, self-care skills, and overall independence.

Here at Lisa Anderson Childminding, I regularly enjoy hands-on activities such as playdough rolling and squeezing, peg washing on the line, tweezers to rescue animals, and using tongs to pick up pom poms. We also explore hole punching, spray bottle water play, and screwing and unscrewing nuts and bolts — all through play-based learning that keeps little hands busy and engaged.

These activities help to develop:
🌟 Hand strength
🌟 Coordination and control
🌟 Concentration and problem-solving
🌟 Early writing readiness

Learning through play is at the heart of everything we do, and it’s wonderful to see the children building confidence while having so much fun!

If you’d like to know more about the activities I offer at Lisa Anderson Childminding, feel free to message the page 💛

Today was a gingerbread biscuits decorating kinda day, the children did amazing jobs then devoured them at snack time 🤤👏
01/09/2025

Today was a gingerbread biscuits decorating kinda day, the children did amazing jobs then devoured them at snack time 🤤👏

Today was an emotional day for me, I said goodbye to a little girl with the biggest personality, the best hugs and the m...
24/07/2025

Today was an emotional day for me, I said goodbye to a little girl with the biggest personality, the best hugs and the most infectious laugh. We're going to miss you lots Amber 🥰

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Candolim, Rothie Park
Inverurie
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