Liza24

About Me

I have enjoyed caring for children for over 24 years. Ageing from three months to ten years old, caring for their siblings and building a close relationship with the families. I provide a 'home from home', secure, caring, loving and stimulating environment for your child.

In January 2022, I was Ofsted inspected again and pleased to say I have retained my Outstanding grade. I am CRB/DBS checked, a member of PACEY and am fully insured. Also registered with ICO (data protection). I hold a number of certificates including level 3 diploma in Children and Young Peoples Workforce, paediatric first aid, safeguarding, child protection, food hygiene, food allergens, online safety, fire safety, EYFS training and others.

I live in a quiet cul de sac, close to local amenities, including shops, library, church, parks, wooded areas, lake and open fields. With a choice of toddler groups, activity centres, preschools, nurseries and schools, majority of them within walking distance. Regularly we visit toddler groups, library for rhyme time, Mini Messy Church, and outside activities. Also enjoy visiting places of interest, eg farms, museums, sometimes taking the bus. In the summer we go further afield eg Windsor, Henley, Marlow.

During lockdown, because everything was closed, I joined Forest Childcare. Meaning we go for walks in the woods, round the lake, feed ducks. Even though toddler groups etc are now reopen, we will continue to spend time outside as I feel children benefit more from being in the fresh air and its good for our well being. Even the young are encouraged to explore as soon as they are able. We spend more time outside, looking at nature. Playing in the stream, climbing logs and trees, muddy puddles, noticing the changes in seasons, collecting items for crafts etc Playing ball games on the field or in the garden for energetic play. Puddle suits and wellies are helpful in the wet weather. In warmer weather, we have picnics. We have enjoyed painting rocks, hiding them and finding others people have hidden.

In my setting, I offer a variety of age related, multicultural toys, educational games and puzzles, books and activities to extend your child's learning development in line with the EYFS. Also we enjoy reading books, singing, baking, water play, painting, messy play.

I plan activities and themes in accordance with the children's next steps, interests and needs.

I am a member of Kinderly. Using Kinderly I complete a daily diary online so parents can see what we do during the day, what we have eaten, nap times, nappies etc and make it a form of communication with parents e.g. holiday dates. I forward photos at the end of the day via mobile.

I also complete each child's learning journal (EYFS) on Kinderly so parents and I can see the milestones their child is achieving. This also flags areas a child may not be meeting, so together we can seek professional help. Eg a child not speaking yet may benefit from hearing tests and speech therapy.

We are non smokers and have no pets.

References are available on request.