Fleur101

About Me

Last few spaces available at Fleur Welham Childminding

I am an Ofsted Registered Childminder living in Felixstowe. I am highly dedicated to my career and have obtained a BA Honours Degree in Early Years, my highest qualification to date.
I offer childcare to all families with children aged from birth upwards.
I am also an experienced Mum and practitioner with extensive knowledge of child development.

I am Ofsted rated Good.

About us:
The children in my care have access to a wide range of toys and resources indoors and out. I encourage children to explore and decide their own learning which I build upon to extend their knowledge. All of the children in my setting confidently access toys and resources for themselves, carefully supported by me.

Love and kindness is the order of the day here! All the children in my care are taught kindness and 'gentle hands' which enables them to respect one another and develop firm friendships with other children.

I work over three rooms in my house, which includes a purpose built playroom for my minded children. The playroom has direct access to our own dedicated garden where we play and grow veg and fruits.

In the kitchen/diner we eat and prepare snacks and meals together and bake biscuits and cakes.

In the lounge we create a mini cinema for quiet time with child sized sofas. We watch one our favourite Julia Donaldson short films or The Hungry Caterpillar, making sure screen time is still educational.

Children have their own bedding which is washed regularly, we listen calm and relaxing music which sends most children to sleep in minutes.

Our playroom is warm and inviting with named pegs for every child. I supply waterproof coats, trousers or all-in-ones for all children.

I prefer to use wooden toys and resources, but some plastic toys, such as measuring jugs and containers for water and messy play outside. Our dedicated garden has a Belfast sink with running water so children can play and explore and extend their learning.

Things I offer:
Included in my fees are all toddler groups, activities, snacks and outings.

Places we go:
I have a Mercedes-Benz Vito with conference style setting which means every child travels rear facing. I use and maintain my own car seats and have a pushchair big enough for all the children I have each day.

I have good relationships with other Childminder's in our area and we regularly meet up for toddler groups or play dates.

Toddler groups, local farms, such as, Jimmy's Farm, Hollow Trees and Birch Farm. We also go to the Beach, Library, Local Parks, Castles and Museums.

What we do:
Messy play such as, painting, gloop, slime, water play, sensory play etc. I have large trays on stands for the children to explore messy play.

I also supply every child in my setting with a 'Book Bag' and 'Reading Record Book' in order to borrow books from my setting to share at home.