Tara's Tots

28/02/2026

Making sure we keep up with statutory requirements is not just a 9-5 thing.
Saturday working 🤕

24/02/2026

12/01/2026

New resource. It’s been played with non stop today! . 😍

01/01/2026

As childminders we sometimes get a bad wrap for sitting having a coffee while the little ones ‘play’ but as u can see sometimes they need the space to explore and develop key skills always knowing we are there watching, waving and encouraging them.
All the benefits of taking my little ones to soft play!

07/12/2025

Your not being harsh or mean. Your setting boundaries that children learn to understand and follow. 😃

09/10/2025

Just a gentle reminder:
When we’re too available to help, children miss valuable opportunities to grow.

They don’t learn to help themselves, to ask for help when it’s truly needed, to develop persistence—or to give others the chance to step in and help.

Even in a toddler room, these moments unfold naturally. Our role is to stay warm, present, and available—but also just busy enough and observant enough to recognize when to pause, step back, and let learning happen through another route.

That’s the art of balance: being there, without being in the way.

26/08/2025

Today we’ve started looking at the life cycle of a lady bug! 🐞🐞

15/06/2025

Ok so it’s set to be a warm one this coming week 🌞 My priority is keeping the little ones safe in the sun. Keeping them hydrated and cool while still allowing lots of outside play! Outside area cleaned. Gazebos up. Water and sand play planned.😁

14/05/2025

My little tots have loved the new ride-ons so as we’re outside such a lot with this beautiful weather I’ve got them a new sand and water table too. 🥰