Laura Whaley (Childminder)
I am an OFSTED registered childminder and an Early Years specialist teacher based in Linthorpe, Middlesbrough. I live with my husband and six year old son.
I offer home from home childcare where children can play and learn in a fun and caring environment. I have a wide range of toys and equipment that are suitable for all ages and stages and I have a large enclosed garden with lots to explore including toys such as a playhouse, slide, swing, scooters, ride-ons and mud, sand and water play and much more!
We also enjoying cooking and craft activities and I use the local environment to extend the children’s experiences for example; visits to museums, parks, libraries, soft play, music groups, playgroups and more.
Before becoming a childminder, I was a primary school teacher for 14 years, specialising in Early Years. I have always loved working with and caring for children and all of my training has been focussed towards this. I feel privileged to be able to play a part in guiding children’s learning and development and I use my knowledge and skills from my teaching to support the children’s progress by making observations and assessments to plan exciting learning opportunities to support the next steps in their learning. I enjoy seeing children having fun and exploring new things. It is so lovely to see a child achieve something and feel proud, no matter how small, and it is a wonderful feeling to be part of that and to celebrate it with the child and their family.
As a mother myself, I understand what a big decision it is to find the right childcare for your child and I aim to provide as smooth a transition as possible for the children I care for so if you have any queries, please contact me.
Who to contact
- Contact Name
- Laura Whaley
- Contact Position
- Childminder
- Telephone
- 07901 370 370
- bellemaisonchildminding@outlook.com
Where to go
- Name
- Belle Maison Childminding
- Address
-
Linthorpe
Middlesbrough
- Postcode
- TS5 6RF
Other Details
Costs
- Details
- Please contact me to discuss my current daily fee. I offer full time and term-time only contracts.
Availability
- Age Ranges
- 0 - 10 years
Inclusion Information
Wheelchair Access
- Has Provision
- No
Special Needs
- Has Provision
- Yes
Dietary Needs
- Has Provision
- Yes
Childcare Information
Vacancies
- Immediate vacancies
- No
Funded Places
- 3 & 4 year old funding
- Yes
- 2 year old funding
- Yes
30 Hours Extended Entitlement
- Intending to provide 30 hours entitlement
- Yes
- Registered to provide 30 hours entitlement
- Yes
Opening Times & Facilities
- Opening Times
-
Opening Times Day Opening Time Closing Time Monday 8am 5pm Tuesday 8am 5pm Wednesday 8am 5pm Thursday 8am 5pm Friday 8am 5pm - Facilities
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Visit & Outings
Large book collection
Sand and Water resources
Early Years Professional led care and education
Use of local facilities
Healthy Eating
Art and Craft activities
Highly qualified and established staff team
Playhouse
Play activities
Garden
Play Equipment for all ages
Outdoor Toys
Home cooked food
Slides
Pet Fish
Registered for 2 year old funding
TVDVD
Kitchen for use by children
Quiet Area
Swings
School Pickups
- Offers pickups
- Yes
- Schools
- St Edward's R.C. Primary School