Clare's Childminding Service

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Did you know that a 3-year old (top left image) and a 6-year old (top right image) have significantly different skeletal structure in their hands?! Notice the bones in the wrist of the 3-year old -- many of them are still mostly cartilage! Look at all the spaces in between the bones where muscles and tendons will change through the years. Even the difference between a 6-year old and a 14-year old (lower right) is huge!

Preschoolers have SO much development to do before they can write the way school-aged children or adults can!

Please do NOT stress if your preschooler does not want to write or draw. Some love it and some don't.

While they are growing, strengthen those little bones and muscles! Here are some great pre-writing, muscle-strengthening activities:

* painting, drawing, coloring
* playdough
* tearing and cutting
* gluing
* poking holes in things (try toothpicks and paper!)
* digging in dirt
* building with LEGOS, marble runs, or other blocks
* beading (try beads, cut straws, or even bobbins!)
* puzzles
* squeezing (try stress balls, squeezing water in a sponge, or using a pipette)
* picking up and throwing balls (use different sizes!)
* playing with toys (watch what their little fingers do when they pick up and move little cars, marbles, action figures, etc!)

These all strengthen and help develop little hands, muscles, and bones. When they are physically ready to write, it will be so much easier than if they were pushed when they didn't want to and weren't ready!

A little photo catch up ...Been a mixed bag with the weather. Taking full advantage of dry spells 💕 seem to have fixed my photo storage sorted too 👌

New term started yesterday and it was lovely to welcome back the children..
In light of the government's announcement last night putting us into National Lockdown I'd like to reassure everyone that I have robust Covid policies and systems in place to continue business as usual and have decided I WILL remain open to support my families ( as permitted by guidance) We have done this before and we can do it again...I have contacted each family to confirm needs, I'll be popping out communication to you all as guidance is clarified today. As it stands I am open to ALL EYFS age group and to key worker and vulnerable children to attend. As we know this can be a rollercoaster and all updates will be carefully considered.

Beautiful flowers and choccy from J's Family today.. Thankyou 💕

In light of the Government announcement last night I just want to re assure everyone I am open as usual for your childcare needs. I have systems in place for being covid secure and I will continue to be vigilant on extra cleaning routines and continue to operate doorstep drops and collection as normal. You have all been amazing adhering to guidelines and sickness policies. I look forward to welcoming you back this week and hope you have had a lovely half term. 💕

Information sharing..

We are introducing a three tiered system of local COVID Alert Levels

For more information and to find out which alert level applies in your area go to

Local COVID alert levels: what you need to know Information on local COVID alert levels, including what they mean, why they are being introduced and what the different levels are.

Information sharing post. (Change to guidelines)
GETTING A TEST
Please see the latest changes in advice for an individual is displaying COVID symptoms. If a person has symptoms, they need to get the test done in the first 8 days of having symptoms, (changed from 5 days). The full guidance can be found here

Get a free NHS test to check if you have coronavirus (COVID-19) Choose a drive-through or walk-through test site for a quick test, or order a home test kit.

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Clares Childminding Service Childminder

Lovely stroll and gruffalo hunting in central park today..one exploring and one sleeping...💕

I offer a Home from Home setting and believe children thrive best with carefully structured play opportunities, provocation and Lots of time for Child led play, following their interests and tailoring their learning to suit them
We Love the outdoors and will be out exploring frequently. We own horses and the children love being involved with outside activities as well as home based learning through play and working within the EYFS.
I have 1 space available on a Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
(see opening times) Does not have to go to one person, happy to discuss part time hours. Feel free to pop me a message
No school pick up places available
**Term Time Only**