Little Meadow Childminding

Little Meadow Childminding I am Zoe Shakespeare from Little Meadow Childminding. I am fully Ofsted Registered and able to accept all funding. Here to help your children blossom and grow.

Another lovely day out for us today! 🐠🦈🐢This time we headed to Bristol Aquarium for a day of underwater adventures! 🌊✨ W...
14/08/2026

Another lovely day out for us today! 🐠🦈🐢

This time we headed to Bristol Aquarium for a day of underwater adventures! 🌊✨ We had so much fun exploring all the amazing sea life, discovering new creatures and learning lots along the way.

There were plenty of opportunities for the children to be curious, ask questions and use their imaginations as we explored the different habitats. 🐟🐙

Another fantastic day filled with fun, learning and lots of memories at Little Meadow Childminding! 💚🌿

✨ A little adventure at Whitehall Garden Centre! 🧚‍♀️🐒Today we headed off to Whitehall Garden Centre for a lovely little...
13/08/2026

✨ A little adventure at Whitehall Garden Centre! 🧚‍♀️🐒

Today we headed off to Whitehall Garden Centre for a lovely little adventure through their Fairy & Jungle Walk! 🌸🌳

The children loved exploring the different areas, spotting the magical fairies and jungle animals along the way, and taking in all the colourful sights. 🧚‍♂️🦁🦋

It was such a lovely opportunity for the children to explore, imagine, talk about what they could see and enjoy the outdoors together. Lots of little conversations, curiosity and smiles along the way! 💚

Another fun-filled day of making memories at Little Meadow Childminding 🌿💕

🌳 Park adventures are always a favourite! 💚Last week we enjoyed a wonderful morning at the park, making the most of the ...
08/07/2026

🌳 Park adventures are always a favourite! 💚

Last week we enjoyed a wonderful morning at the park, making the most of the fresh air and open space. The children had so much fun climbing, balancing, spinning and running across the grass, developing their confidence, coordination and gross motor skills through play.

We also took a stroll to feed the ducks, chatting about the different birds we could see and enjoying the peaceful surroundings. 🦆

It’s amazing how much learning happens outdoors—from building physical skills and confidence to encouraging curiosity, communication and a love of nature.

A happy day full of smiles, laughter and adventure! 🌞🍃

We’ve been making the most of the warm weather with lots of outdoor water play fun ☀️💦The children loved splashing in th...
27/05/2026

We’ve been making the most of the warm weather with lots of outdoor water play fun ☀️💦

The children loved splashing in the paddling pool, using scoops to collect reusable ice cubes and cooling off with the splash pad. Water play is such a fantastic way to encourage sensory exploration, confidence building and lots of laughter!

It’s always lovely to see children who may feel unsure at first gradually gain confidence, join in and discover just how much fun water play can be 😊

Our World Bee Day sensory trays were a big hit last week and this week 🐝💛Using tweezers, scoops and sensory materials, t...
27/05/2026

Our World Bee Day sensory trays were a big hit last week and this week 🐝💛

Using tweezers, scoops and sensory materials, the children enjoyed exploring pretend honeycomb and learning about bees through play. Activities like this help to develop fine motor skills, concentration and creativity while making learning fun and interactive.

Lots of busy little bees enjoying sensory play! 🍯🌼

Last week we made the most of the beautiful hot weather with a lovely sensory water activity in the garden ☀️🍋🍊The child...
27/05/2026

Last week we made the most of the beautiful hot weather with a lovely sensory water activity in the garden ☀️🍋🍊

The children enjoyed exploring water with lemon and orange slices, splashing, pouring, scooping and chatting about the different colours, smells and textures. It was a simple but refreshing activity that encouraged sensory play, communication and lots of smiles!

We love making the most of outdoor learning in the sunshine 🌿💦

This morning at toddler group we had some very special visitors – ducklings! The children were so excited to meet them a...
14/05/2026

This morning at toddler group we had some very special visitors – ducklings! The children were so excited to meet them and loved watching them waddle around, flap their tiny wings, and have a little swim. We talked about how ducklings grow, what they eat, and how we should use gentle hands around animals.

There were lots of smiles, giggles, and curious questions as the children took turns carefully stroking the soft ducklings. It was a lovely hands-on experience and a wonderful opportunity for the children to learn more about nature and caring for animals.

We all had a quacking good time! 🦆

This week the children enjoyed a lovely painting activity where they explored colours, creativity, and self-expression. ...
14/05/2026

This week the children enjoyed a lovely painting activity where they explored colours, creativity, and self-expression. 🎨

The children had lots of fun using different colours and brushes to create their own unique artwork. Activities like painting help to support fine motor skills, imagination, confidence, and communication while encouraging the children to make their own creative choices.

At the end of the activity, the children especially enjoyed exploring the paint with their hands, feeling the different textures and making handprints and marks. This sensory experience encouraged curiosity, exploration, and lots of smiles! 😊

It was wonderful to see their concentration, excitement, and pride in their creations today.

Another wonderful couple of visits to Longleat Safari Park — it’s quickly becoming one of our favourite places to explor...
08/05/2026

Another wonderful couple of visits to Longleat Safari Park — it’s quickly becoming one of our favourite places to explore together! 🦁🦒✨

The children absolutely love spotting all the different animals, chatting about what they can see, and taking in all the exciting sights and sounds around them. Every visit brings new conversations, new learning opportunities, and lots of excitement.

Days out like these are fantastic for encouraging curiosity, confidence, communication, and learning through real-life experiences — all whilst having lots of fun together outdoors! 🌿

We’ve made so many lovely memories already and can’t wait for our next adventure there! 🐒🚗

Another beautiful visit to the care home this week. The children loved singing and playing music for the residents – so ...
15/03/2026

Another beautiful visit to the care home this week. The children loved singing and playing music for the residents – so many smiles all around! Intergenerational moments like these are truly priceless 🎶😊

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