Hatchlings Childminder

01805 623914

Draft of a day.

Every day is different here we try to run term themes that support the 7 areas of learning but allow a child to grow individually as well. 

I am often asked for my day plan by parents but in all fairness the children help set the day, yes there is a daily planned activity but if they choose to not do it then I follow their lead as much as possible. 
Example Autumn theme

Could be 1 or more of ideas below

Arrival

Play in role play area or build a tent, dance to music, soft play, outside in leaves 

Snack at 10.30 

12.30pm

Lunch

Followed by story and rests or naps if needed. 

2pm

outside fun, or off to a group or painting, sticking, exploring, puzzles, 

5.30 pm

Home time if still here snacks 4pm generally 
Example healthy eatting themed

Arrival 

Play shop keepers, visit to farm shop, making a healthy snack baking. 

Snack 10.30

12.30pm

Packed Lunches ( parents supply)

Followed by relaxed time depending on age etc. 

2pm

Story time or song time , Arts and crafts, counting or free play. Etc

 ITS WORTH NOTING THIS IS EXAMPLES THERE ARE JUST TO MANY ACTIVITIES TO TYPE HERE, HOWEVER A MORE DETAILED PICTURE WILL BE EXPLAINED AT OUR MEET AND GREET MEETINGS. 


Experience FAQ
A childminder is a self-employed childcare professional who looks after children (usually from babies to early teens) in their own home, rather than in a nursery or school setting.
What a childminder does
Cares for children during the day or after school
Provides meals and snacks
Organizes play, learning, and creative activities
Helps with homework (for older children)
Supports early development and social skills
Ensures safety and wellbeing
Key features
Works from their own home
Usually cares for a small number of children
Often offers more flexible hours than nurseries
May care for children of different ages together (like siblings)
In countries such as the United Kingdom, childminders must:
Register with the government
Follow early years education guidelines
Have safety checks and inspections (for example, by Ofsted in England)

Will my baby get an education?
Yes — childminders do teach, especially younger children, but in a more informal and home-based way than a school teacher.
What they teach
Childminders support learning through play and everyday activities, such as:
Early literacy (letters, sounds, reading stories)
Basic maths (counting, shapes, simple sums)
Social skills (sharing, taking turns, manners)
Life skills (tidying up, washing hands, independence)
Creative skills (drawing, crafts, music)
In places like the United Kingdom, registered childminders follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, which guides learning for children under 5.
Do they teach babies?
For babies, teaching is more about:
Talking and singing to support language
Sensory play
Encouraging movement (crawling, walking)
Building attachment and emotional security
So they don’t “teach like your thinking ” babies in a classroom way — but we put our hearts in to absolutely everything to support early development. 
We are really a form of Early Years Educators