Sophie's Little Stars - Childminder

Sophie's Little Stars - Childminder Childminder⭐
📍 Whitefield, Bury
📧 [email protected]
📱 07745585855

21/09/2026

Settles and transitions

​We've focused on "All About Me" and what makes us unique! ​Here is a peek at what we've been up to:
​✨ Mirror Explorations & Silhouettes: We looked at our features in mirrors to pull funny faces and rolled out a long strip of paper to make life-sized body silhouettes!
✨ Music & Movement: We sang and danced along to "Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes" and played Simon Says to practice moving and controlling our bodies (like blinking, wiggling fingers, and stomping feet).
✨ Storytime: We read special books showing how our bodies work and how we are all the same on the inside, even if we look different on the outside.
✨ Emotion Peek-a-Boo: Using flashcards, we explored different feelings and practiced showing those emotions on our faces

🌟 We are bursting with pride! 🌟​We are thrilled to share our latest inspection report! Providing a safe, nurturing, and ...
25/08/2026

🌟 We are bursting with pride! 🌟

​We are thrilled to share our latest inspection report! Providing a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment for every child is at the heart of everything we do❤️

​Here is what the inspectors had to say about our setting:
💫​On School Readiness: "All children are extremely well prepared for school, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities."
💫​On Our Environment: "Smiles, laughter and conversation are plentiful. This helps children to feel safe, secure and confident to explore..."
💫​On Our Partnership with Parents: We truly value being an extension of your family, and the report noted how we "create seamless learning between our provision and learning at home."

​A massive thank you to our wonderful children and supportive families who make our setting such an enjoyable place to be every single day. 🌟💫

​Read the full report here;
https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/17/2754308

21/08/2026

This week our focus has been all about feelings and emotions. With some of our little stars getting ready to move on to school, we know that while it is an exciting time, it can also bring big fears and anxiety. We want them to know all their feelings are valid and that we are here to support them! 💛💙❤️

​Here is a peek at what we've been up to:

📚 Read The Colour Monster story and matching soft toys

👨‍🎨Drew our different emotions on paper plates and explored the colours

🎶 Listened to our 'Joy' Tonies box from Inside Out

✏️ Drew what items or people make us feel each emotion in our jars

📖 Told our own stories using color props to share how we felt using real-life experiences

🌬 Enjoyed a breathwork session with Grounded & Growing , practicing how to use breathing to help keep us calm

​Supporting big transitions with mindfulness and open conversations! ✨

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07/08/2026

Here at Sophie's Little Stars, we recently attended the full moon yoga, breathwork, and sound healing session hosted by Lorna and Grounded & Growing ! 🌙✨

​We desperately needed a reset after our recent OFSTED inspection and the long-awaited wait for our report—the draft is finally in, and it should be published soon!

​Being part of your child's learning and development while keeping them safe brings us so much pride. However, every work audit and observation naturally makes you nervous and question what you're doing. Dealing with those deep feelings, this was absolute perfection and exactly what Pauline and I needed. 🤍

​Thank you so much, Lorna and Megan. We will definitely be back! 🧘‍♀️🌿

06/08/2026

This Week in Superhero Training! 🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️

​It has been an action-packed week as our little heroes took on some incredible missions! Here is a look at what we have been up to:

- ​Hero Training Obstacle Course – Testing our agility and speed!
- ​The "Laser Web" Obstacle – Navigating our way through the tricky web.
- ​DIY Hero Masks – Crafting our own to look the part.
-​Small World Play – Creating brave rescue adventures.
- ​Kryptonite Ball Throw – Perfecting our aim to save the day.
- ​Superhero Emoji Task – Matching up feelings and expressions to well-known heroes and villains.
- ​Superhero Stories – Relaxing and reading about our favourite defenders of justice.

​Please note: We are posting a little early today because we are closed tomorrow for our First Aid training... even heroes need to brush up on their safety skills! 🩺✨

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🌟 15-Hour Funded Spaces Available! 🌟​Are you looking for a gentle, supportive start to your child’s learning journey? We...
01/08/2026

🌟 15-Hour Funded Spaces Available! 🌟
​Are you looking for a gentle, supportive start to your child’s learning journey? We have funded spaces running across 3 days within school hours (term-time only)!

​​The benefits for both you and your child are incredible:

​👶 For Your Child:
​Gently transition into a nursery setting before starting school.
​Meet new friends and explore exciting activities and outings.
​Get tailored support across all areas of development to reach their full potential.

​☕ For You:
​Ease into a routine and adjust to time apart.
​Take a well-deserved break to recharge, knowing your little one is in a safe, secure environment.

​📞 Get in touch today to book a viewing and secure your child's spot:
▪ ​Phone: 07745585855
▪ ​Email: [email protected]
▪ ​Location: Whitefield

Take a look at out social media page for the exciting adventures and learning opportunities we embark on.
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31/07/2026

🌧️ What a weather-packed week we've had! 🌈
​Our little explorers have been learning all about rain, rivers, and the water cycle through lots of hands-on fun
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- Welly Walks & Nature Umbrellas: We discovered how trees keep us dry from the drizzle, splashed in puddles, spotted lakes and rivers, and even visited Edenfield Waterfall!
- ​Water Science: We measured rainfall in our weekly jug (staying under 100ml!), explored evaporation and precipitation, and watched water evaporate in our homemade water scenes.
-​Creative Play: We built dens from sticks, played with sponge "clouds," painted with primary colours to mix secondary shades, and talked about how rainbows are formed.

​From brave waterfall explorations to learning big scientific words outdoors, we've had an amazing week of muddy, weather-loving adventures! 🌳💧✨

I am excited to explore these tomorrow to follow our fruit theme! 🍋🍓💫
22/07/2026

I am excited to explore these tomorrow to follow our fruit theme! 🍋🍓💫

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Monday 7:30am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 6:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 6:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 7:30pm

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