07/06/2022
Hello. My name is Charlotte aka Little Earthlings Childcare. I am currently awaiting an Ofsted inspection to provide early years education. I am hoping to open in September 2022 and will have space for two under-fives and two school aged children. I will generally be open from 07:30am until 18:00pm, Tuesday to Friday, but I am flexible to the needs of parents and alternative times can be discussed. I can provide school drop offs and pick-ups to and from Wootton Primary School. I will be attending a local university one day a week on a Monday, studying a one-year Top-Up degree in Early Childhood studies.
I have three beautiful children of my own who are aged 1, 7 & 11. As well as having my own Little Earthlings (nickname I call my babies), I have a range of experience, mostly working with people who find themselves vulnerable for a number of different reasons. I have worked within a bereavement service, a drug and alcohol rehab unit, social services to a homelessness assessment team. I recently completed a Higher National Diploma in Social Work where I learnt about child development. At my time at university, I worked face-to-face with teenagers who found themselves within the criminal justice system.
I have made the decision to become a childminder, first and foremost because I love children. I feel there is something special about how they see the world around them. It is a privilege to be able to make such a significant impact on children's precious early stages of life. I love nature and the outdoors and there are several lovely parks and outdoor spaces very close to my setting. One park is within a couple of minutes walking distance from my home. I love music and have started to play the Ukulele whilst I have been off on maternity leave with my Son. I love gardening and the sound of nature. I have a keen interest in sensory play, giving the children opportunities to explore their natural environment.
I will be providing learning experiences through play, following the Early Years Foundation Stage. I will provide as many enriching experiences as I can, including spending lots of time outdoors and going to local attractions. Messy play will most definitely feature often in my setting.
I just want to say a massive thank you to my beautiful friend Sarah, Hanson Creatives Limited, for designing my logo, and to my family for making my dreams possible, including becoming a childminder within our family home 😍
