Lucie

About Me

My name is Lucie Walton, and I live in Alford, Aberdeenshire, near Alford Primary School and Nursery. I live with my two children, who now attend primary school, our fur baby Bayley, and a hamster named Snowie. I offer private childcare, including funded childcare, for children from 9 months old until they go to P1.

My passion is child development, and I have enrolled in additional courses to better understand this subject. I have an SVQ3 in Childcare and am working on a BA in Childhood Practice. I am very passionate about my job and working with preschool children.

I became a funded provider for Aberdeenshire, which means children can continue one-on-one with me or have split funding with a nursery for both experiences.

IActively organize activities for my setting and Alford childminders so children can benefit from gathering with like-minded children. (We go to feed lambs at a local farm and visit the train station and fire station.)

I I am part of a team that organizes a local toddler group on Tuesdays, so children can socialize and mothers can connect with each other.

We are outdoors every day! I am a big advocate of outdoor learning—local parks, gardens, and woods are our daily fun.

II have been registered with the Care Inspector since the beginning of March 2022. I have an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) clearance and a current pediatric first aid certificate. I also have a Level 2 food and hygiene allergies certificate and have completed an induction childminding course through the Scottish Childminding Association and GIFREC training with Aberdeenshire Council.
I completed my SCQF Level 7 in social services—children and young people. I am studying for a BA in childhood practice. I love educating myself through courses, seminars, or books so that I can deliver the best service I can.

Learn N' Play Childminding is everything you want for your child. We have so much fun, and we learn at the same time.