Happyapp

About Me

* Graded Outstanding at last two Ofsted inspections, please search my name Emma-Jane Daniels for my inspection reports on Ofsted’s website

I am a fully qualified, Ofsted Registered, member of PACEY Childminder based in Welwyn Garden City.

My husband and I have 2 older teens who have grown up with many mindees and made life long friends, we share our home with a beautiful Labrador (the most adored one in the setting!) and 2 Siamese cats that have always lived with young children in a busy household. We have giant African Land Snails in the play room which the children help to care for. We are animal mad here using any opportunity to see more locally and enjoy nature. I currently mind a range of Children, most of whom started with me as babies or toddlers and stay on throughout primary too!

I strongly believe in learning through fun and so plan activities to link in with EYFS goals. From messy play with shaving foam to shop play and counting out coins. Every game has learning potential and the main focus is always to have fun. The most popular resource is the home corner, a large wooden set with a cooker, washing machine and sink and next is my large outdoor fire pit bowl which is now a place to mix up herbs we grow with water, mud, sticks and any other seasonal outdoor items. I’m regularly presented with ‘soup’ or perfume! It’s a beautiful way to play and learn in nature.

Cooking fresh food is important to me and the older Children are able to help with this. A favourite is visiting Mill Green Museum, buying the milled flour and making pizza with it when we get home.

I try to make it feel like home from home, and can safely say with every family I have worked with, it really is. I have worked with some wonderful families over the years, all of whom I am still in touch with. Each Child touches your heart and you get to share a small part of their lives, this is something you always remember, a small part of their journey to school and sometimes bit longer too.

I am lucky to have many recomendations within my portfolio and will be happy to share this and my Ofsted report with parents, with over 17 years in this role I have many wonderful reviews from the families I’ve been lucky enough to be a part of.

I hold a wide range of toys, books and games designed to stimulate and educate. I have a large secure garden and a dedicated playroom. I am also lucky enough to back onto fields which we use to fly kites, have picnics and go blackberry picking.

Qualifications:
Year 1 completed of Foundation Degree (eq NVQ L 4)
Early Years degree
NVQ Level 3 - Children's Care Learning and Development
NVQ Level 1 - Introduction to Childcare Practise, Diploma in Homebased Childcare
Safeguarding Children course
Advanced Safeguarding Children course
Paediatric First Aid
Food Safety course - Safer Food Better Business
Revised EYFS course
Various regular additional training

I am able to offer all forms of funding, the new 9 month, 2 and 3-4year funding places.

I post regular photos of activities and outings and send quick updates and cute photos to parents of each child individually

Look forward to talking with you

Emma
Happy Apple Childminding