Stephtreetots
Childminder in Burnage
Female Member since Jul 2014 Last Updated Jul 2024 Last Login 14 Nov 2024
My Summary
About Me
Hello! I'm Stephanie, I’m a qualified Early Years Teacher and I have a nursery provision based in my home in Burnage, South Manchester. We have been registered since January 2023 to provide childcare for up to 20 children.
Prior to this, I was registered with Ofsted and our last inspection was graded Outstanding in March 2019.
I work with a qualified and skilled team of staff and together we provide a warm & friendly home nursery environment for children to learn and play.
We are based in an extended semi detached house in Burnage with an enclosed back garden for children to enjoy all year around.
The extension to the rear of the property is used as a bright and spacious play area with a variety of toys and activities for children to experience and enjoy. Our educational resources allow children to be part of a stimulating learning experience and all children are encouraged to participate in daily group activities.
There is an easily accessible downstairs toilet with everything a child would need for toilet training and nappy routines.
There is also a separate quiet sleep room nearby where children can relax in a very peaceful and comfy environment. Children can either sleep in a travel cot, on a sleeping mat or on the sofa bed depending on their age/ability.
The garden area is equipped with a bespoke children’s wooden castle & climbing wall, a decking area, a tree swing, climbing frame and slide. There is a large lawn area renovated in August 2021. Additionally there are outdoor toys, a sand and water tray, mark making area, seating areas and the grass area to play ball games. The children absolutely love playing in the garden and have abundant opportunities to be physically active!
I use the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum to track children's progress and to plan developmentally appropriate activities for the children. We have recently put a emphasis on Nature in our planning by incorporating a nature based study programme for our early years children; training them up to be ‘Wanderlust Nature lovers’ from an early age!
Progress is well documented via regular whatapp messages and photos. They are shared with parents on a weekly basis (sometimes daily for those wow moments!). We also have a file for each child with each child’s development tracking and art work. Parents are encouraged to participate in every part of their child's learning and I am keen to share my knowledge and resources so that children's learning can be supported at home.
Menu and meals- We cater to Halal/Vegetarian/Dairy Free/Vegan & all dietary needs.
I freshly cook tasty and nutritious meals each day and children are encouraged to offer ideas for the choices of meals on the menu. All snacks, meals and drinks are included within the daily fee.
I offer school pick ups/drop offs at Green End Primary School. Before and After school care provision includes Breakfast and Tea.
My Experience
In 2007 I worked as a full time Nanny for parents who were NHS doctors, I then worked at 3 different day nurseries and progressed to management level.
Since January 2017 I started up my childminding business & in January 2023 we re-registered as a nursery and expanded. I am a qualified Early Years Teacher and have experience teaching Pre-school and Reception class. I also undertake some early years setting pre-registration inspections for Tiney on a Freelance basis (Quality assurance).
My Qualifications
Early Years Teacher Status (2023) Post-Graduate course - Level 6
Manchester City Council Childminding Course (2015)
Preparing to Teach in Lifelong Learning Sector - Teaching Diploma - (2014) - Early Years
BSc (Honours) Management Degree 2004-2007
Cache Level 3 Diploma - Children's Care, Learning and Development
A Level English Language
8 Gcses at Grade A*-C including English, Maths, Science & Child Development.
Training:
Hygge in the Early Years & Wanderlust Child Nature Study
Paediatric First Aid
Designated Safeguarding Lead Child Protection (renewed every 2 yrs)
Food Hygiene and Handling Level 1
Fire Safety Certificate
NHS Oral Health Certificate
Clean Driving Licence, Insured for business use and use of own car
Public Liability Insurance
My Availability
Vacancies available.
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Before School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
After School | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
Last Updated: 30/07/2024 |
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.20 per hour
I also accept:
Tax Free childcare
Working/Child Tax Credit
Bank Transfer and Cash payments
Government funded places for FREE childcare for 2,3 & 4 year olds.
My Local Schools
- I provide pick ups at Green End Primary School
My Documents
- Training Certificate: Safeguarding Training Certificate (added 21/06/2021)
- DBS Check (added 24/04/2017)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 24/04/2017)
Reviews
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Our little boy has been going to Treetots for a year and a half and absolutely loves it. As soon as he could talk all we would hear is "Steph's house?". We can't wait to send our new baby too when she's a bit older.
Stephanie is brilliant at planning early years educational activities which are also fun and engaging for the children and also ensuring they have lots of outdoor time in her lovely child friendly garden. There is a huge range of toys, books and activities available. Communication with parents is also brilliant with weekly messages to share the planned activities and daily updates and pictures of the kids. Our son eats better at Steph's house than he does at home and there is a range of healthy and home cooked food served.
An absolutely brilliant childminding setting where we've been able to watch our son flourish and develop and know that he's loving every minute!
by Chris about StephTreeTots on 12/08/2021
Response by StephTreeTots on 12/08/2021:
Thank you so much for submitting this wonderful review. It is an absolute joy looking after your son and I can’t wait for your daughter to experience our setting too!
Stephanie was absolutely great with my child, he loved spending the day at the setting as he totally felt at home. I was completely at ease leaving my little boy with Stephanie and he would happily wave me goodbye and run in. I can not thank Stephanie enough for making it easy for me to leave my child with her.
by Parent about StephTreeTots on 28/08/2018
Steph have been playing really big part in my child's life. Martha loved the time she spent in your child care.
If I would need a childmainder in Burnage area again , I would definitely send Martha to you.
You are brilliant childmainder and I'm happy that my child has spent her time in your setting.
I would suggest Steph as a childmainder to everyone as she's been amazing.
Thanks Steph. xxx
by Parent about StephTreeTots on 13/11/2017
Hi we used Stephanie for a year for our baby girl who is now 2 she had started when she was 1 and she absolutely loved going Stephanie was absolutely brilliant with Aaiyza the way she looked after Looked after her as she was her own I would definitely recommend Stephanie as a childminder she is amazing
by Parent about StephTreeTots on 06/11/2017
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