Sophie
Childminder in Redruth
Female Member since Feb 2025 Last Updated Feb 2025 Last Login 23 Feb 2025
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My Summary
About Me
Hi, I'm Sophie!
I will be running an inclusive family run nursery for children aged between 9 months and 5 from mid March 2025!
Little Sprouts follows the EYFS with a strong forest school influence.
Children will be welcomed into our open plan, family home by myself and our four pets, Marcy (our 5 yr old Havanese pup), Howl and Dribbles (our black and white cats, 12 and 3) and Rory (our house rabbit, 8). I hope you will find our home a warm and calming home from home, where we will get to grips with exciting topics.
In the garden we have created a dedicated space for children to learn all about planting and growing their own food. Once the fruit and veg are grown, the children will get to enjoy their hard work and learn to cook!
Learning will take place outside in all weather with daily outings to the surrounding areas. But don't worry I'll wrap them up in the cold and keep them cool in the summer! We have all in one puddle suits and welly boots ready to go, and underfloor heating set to a toasty temperature for when they get back. There will be a nutritious meal waiting for them to enjoy and fresh beds and bedding if your child naps.
I will shortly be registered under an Ofsted registered childminding agency and hope to offer funded places soon after!
My Experience
My interest in child development was sparked during the first lockdown whilst homeschooling my 5 year old with my 2 year old in tow. I loved creating activities for my little one to enjoy and continue her development whilst away from her nursery setting.
I took a job in Sep 2021 as a nursery teaching assistant at a local school where I worked with children aged 2-4 from different backgrounds and with different abilities. I enjoyed working closely with parents to build children's confidence and working 1:1 with those that needed it. I was able to use a range of tools to develop communication with children with special educational needs to create strong and trusting bonds.
Now, three and a half years later, I've decided to set up as a childminder so I can create my own fun and inspiring lessons following the guidance of Development Matters and the EYFS statutory framework to make sure your child is progressing through their milestones.
Becoming a childminder means that I will get to work with smaller ratios, which allows me to focus my attention to each of their needs and create more meaningful relationships.
If any of this sounds like your kind of childcare please get in touch, I'd love to meet you!
My Qualifications
Completed childminder agency's training (equivalent to Level 3 Certificate in Childcare and Education)
Level 2 Understanding Mental Health in the Early Years
Level 3 Paediatric First Aid
My Availability
I'm available 8am - 6pm, Monday to Friday, I am flexible so please get in touch if you need an earlier drop off or later pick up!
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| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Evening | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 23/02/2025 | |||||||
My Fees
- Childminding from £6.50 per hour
My fees cover all meals and snacks including cows milk or a dairy free alternative.
My Local Schools
This childminder has not yet informed us whether or not they provide any drop off or pick up services at local schools.
My Documents
- UK Passport (added 23/02/2025)
- DBS Check (added 23/02/2025)
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