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💡 A trip down memory lane at Eureka! 💡Today we headed off to Eureka for a day of exploring, discovering and having lots ...
19/08/2026

💡 A trip down memory lane at Eureka! 💡

Today we headed off to Eureka for a day of exploring, discovering and having lots of fun! 🥰

It was also a bit of a trip down memory lane for me because the last time I visited Eureka I was just 18 years old, when I was on placement at Athelstan Primary School! 😱😂

Safe to say, a LOT has changed since then… although apparently I haven’t changed a bit! 🤣

As we didn’t have any visits booked in today, I also wanted to use the opportunity to have a proper look around and see whether Eureka could be somewhere I could visit with some of my younger Rascals in the future.

After having a good explore, I’ve decided that I don’t think it’s quite right for our littlest ones. There are lots of fantastic things to see and do, but I think there are other places that would work much better for our younger children. 💜

It was still a lovely day out and really useful to have a look around for myself — and it’s always nice when work gives you an excuse for a little trip down memory lane! 😂💡

From an 18-year-old student on placement to an Ofsted Outstanding childminder taking a day out to research future trips… where have those years gone?! 🥹💜

💦🤎 A little bit of messy magic in the garden today! 🤎💦Today our little mess makers were given a tuff tray filled with co...
13/08/2026

💦🤎 A little bit of messy magic in the garden today! 🤎💦

Today our little mess makers were given a tuff tray filled with cornflour, cocoa powder, water and lots of different utensils — and they certainly made the most of it! 😂

There was plenty of scooping, stirring, whisking, pouring, mixing and exploring as they discovered what happened when all the ingredients came together. 🥄🪣💦

It was a wonderful opportunity for sensory exploration, developing fine motor skills, experimenting with textures and consistency, using our imagination and simply enjoying the freedom of messy play. 🌿

And yes… we definitely got VERY messy! 😂🤎

But that’s all part of the fun at Rach’s Rascals — messy clothes mean we’ve been busy learning, exploring and having fun! ❤️

Once we’d finished, we cleaned everything up, got ourselves changed and then the final job was putting all those messy clothes in the washing machine. 🧺😂

And who helped Rach with that job?

The mess makers themselves, of course! 🥰

Because even the tidying up can be part of the learning! ❤️

🌻 Hello August! 🌻A brand new month, full of new adventures, laughter, learning and making memories together. ☀️💛As we we...
01/08/2026

🌻 Hello August! 🌻

A brand new month, full of new adventures, laughter, learning and making memories together. ☀️💛

As we welcome August, we’re looking forward to lots of outdoor play, messy fun, nature walks, creative activities and making the most of the summer days. Every day is another opportunity to explore, discover and grow. 🌈🌿

Here’s to a month filled with smiles, sunshine (hopefully! 🤞), and lots of happy little moments. 💛

What are you looking forward to most this month? 🌻

🤎 Mud pies, anyone? 🤎Today our mud kitchen was open for business, and the children got busy making some proper mud pies!...
30/07/2026

🤎 Mud pies, anyone? 🤎

Today our mud kitchen was open for business, and the children got busy making some proper mud pies! 🥣🌿

There was plenty of mixing, pouring, scooping and imaginative play as they created their muddy masterpieces. Outdoor messy play is a firm favourite here at Rach’s Rascals, and it’s packed with learning opportunities. From developing fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination to encouraging communication, creativity and problem-solving, there’s so much more happening than meets the eye.

Of course, the best part… having lots of fun! After all, childhood is all about making memories, exploring the world around us and not being afraid to get a little muddy. 💚

🍌 Homemade Banana Bread 🍌The kitchen was full of smiles (and the most amazing smell!) today as the children baked a deli...
30/07/2026

🍌 Homemade Banana Bread 🍌

The kitchen was full of smiles (and the most amazing smell!) today as the children baked a delicious homemade banana bread. 🧑‍🍳👩‍🍳

From mashing the bananas and mixing the ingredients to watching it rise in the oven, the children loved being involved every step of the way. Baking is a wonderful way to encourage confidence, teamwork, early maths skills, communication and independence – all while having lots of fun!

And the best bit… enjoying a warm slice together afterwards! 😋❤️

It’s amazing how everyday activities like baking create so many learning opportunities while making special memories too.

What have you been baking this summer? 🍌🍞💛

30/07/2026

☀️ Planning days out this Summer? Don’t forget to save money! ☀️

If you’re heading to theme parks, zoos, soft play, cinemas, restaurants or family attractions over the school holidays, Kids Pass could save you a small fortune! 💰🎢🦁🍕

For a limited time, you can try Kids Pass for just £1 for your first month – making it well worth it if you’ve got even one or two family days out planned this summer.

We’ve already saved money on days out, and with the cost of school holidays adding up, every little helps! ❤️

If you’d like to sign up using my referral link, pop me a message or click the link below. You’ll get access to all the fantastic offers, and I’ll receive a small £5 referral bonus if you join, which is always appreciated. 😊

Happy saving and enjoy making lots of wonderful summer memories! ☀️🎡🍦



ECMKIDS25

🍕 Pizza-making day at Rach’s Rascals! 🍕I spotted this brilliant idea on another childminder’s page and thought it would ...
29/07/2026

🍕 Pizza-making day at Rach’s Rascals! 🍕

I spotted this brilliant idea on another childminder’s page and thought it would be perfect for our little chefs today. Thank you for the inspiration! ❤️

This morning we put on our walking shoes and headed to Aldi to buy everything we needed to make our own pizzas for tea. The children helped choose the ingredients and all the tasty toppings they wanted.

Once we got home, we made our own pizza bases using a simple yogurt and self-raising flour flatbread recipe. There was lots of mixing, kneading and rolling, helping to build those important fine motor skills while learning that delicious food can be made from just a few simple ingredients.

At tea time, everyone had great fun creating their own pizzas, choosing exactly what they wanted to add before they were cooked. 🍅🧀🍄🌽🍕

Cooking activities like this encourage independence, decision-making, confidence and communication, as well as introducing children to new foods in a fun, hands-on way.

I think it’s safe to say our homemade pizzas were a big success! 😋❤️

📦✨ A very exciting delivery day at Rach’s Rascals! ✨📦Today was full of excitement as not one… not two… but THREE huge pa...
28/07/2026

📦✨ A very exciting delivery day at Rach’s Rascals! ✨📦

Today was full of excitement as not one… not two… but THREE huge parcels arrived! 🤩 The children’s faces were priceless as each box was delivered to the door, and they couldn’t wait to help us see what was inside.

We’re busy preparing for September and welcoming our new starters, with lots of new resources arriving to complement everything we already have. Alongside some exciting new activities and equipment, we’ve also added extra sleep mats and another travel cot to make sure everyone is comfortable, safe and ready for lots of fun and learning. 💜

The children loved helping to unpack everything and were desperate to explore what was inside each box! 📦🥰

We can’t wait to get everything set up over the coming weeks. September is going to be extra special as we also celebrate Rach’s Rascals’ 3rd birthday! 🎉

Watch this space… there’s plenty more excitement still to come!

🦕🧽 The dinosaur rescue mission was a success! 🧽🦕This morning our little dinosaur rescuers couldn’t believe the mess they...
28/07/2026

🦕🧽 The dinosaur rescue mission was a success! 🧽🦕

This morning our little dinosaur rescuers couldn’t believe the mess they found! It looked like our cheeky dinosaurs had been busy overnight, sneaking into the paint and having the biggest painting party ever! 🎨😂

The children eagerly rolled up their sleeves, grabbed their sponges and got to work washing every dinosaur clean with warm, soapy water. There was lots of scrubbing, splashing and laughter as they worked together to rescue each one.

As they played, the children developed their fine motor skills, talked about colours, counted the dinosaurs, described what they could see and used their wonderful imaginations to create stories about which dinosaur had caused the most mischief!

Thankfully, all of the dinosaurs are now sparkling clean… ✨

…although we can’t promise they’ll stay out of trouble tonight! 🤭🦖

💜 Learning through play is always the best kind of adventure at Rach’s Rascals.

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🦕🚨 Oh dear… we’ve arrived this morning to find complete chaos! 🚨🦕It looks like our mischievous dinosaurs have been up to...
28/07/2026

🦕🚨 Oh dear… we’ve arrived this morning to find complete chaos! 🚨🦕

It looks like our mischievous dinosaurs have been up to no good while everyone was sleeping… they’ve sneaked into the paint, had a colourful painting party and covered themselves from head to tail! 🎨🦖

Now we have a very important job to do! 🧽💦

Can our little dinosaur rescuers work together to wash them all clean? We’ll be using sponges, warm soapy water and lots of elbow grease to help get them sparkling again!

I wonder…
💚 Which dinosaur is the messiest?
🧡 What colours can you spot?
🩵 Will they all be clean by the end?

We can’t wait to see what the children think when they discover the dinosaurs this morning! 🥰

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29a Common Lane
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