100 ways that childminders nurture and educate — showing up every single day and bringing their amazing dedication, professionalism and knowledge to the children and families they support.
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They are friendly and nurturing childcare professionals who are passionate about what they do.
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They provide a warm and welcoming home from home for the children and their families.
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They are educated, qualified, insured and regulated independent business owners
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They work hard to forge a strong partnership with the children’s parents and families, getting to know everyone well and providing regular updates about the children's days and progress, often with photos.
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They can often be heard pointing out interesting sights on a journey, such as cow, fire engine or tractor, even when they are not working and there are no children in the car.
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They get to know the children incredibly well, providing exceptional care and creating strong bonds, without stepping on parents' toes.
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The adult/child ratio enables an excellent level of care and attention for each child.
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They work at the centre of their local communities, giving parents access to childcare close to home, school, or work. This makes daily commutes easier and helps families protect more of their time together.
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Childminders recognise that every child is a unique individual, so they shape their curriculum around each child’s developmental needs, meeting them exactly where they are right now. Their curriculum is flexible and continually adjusted to reflect the child’s progress. Although it may not always be written down — because paperwork takes valuable time away from the children — a childminder can clearly explain a child’s stage of development whenever asked.
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They prevent the spread of illness and infection and safeguard everyone in the setting by refusing to care for poorly children and ensuring the environment is cleaned daily.
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They are inspected by an official organisation or agency at regular intervals
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