Jane Edwards (Little Acorns)

About

I have been a registered childminder since March 2014. Prior to this I was a childminding assistant for a local childminder. Before being registered I worked within Rochdale Council for 17 years in Children and Families.

I have over 20 years experience working with families and in particular parenting groups.

About my childcare provision

My front room is set out for small world play and reading, stories and music time. The extended kitchen provides meals, snacks, arts, crafts and imaginative play. The accessible outdoor area provides physical play opportunities, slide, little tikes cars, teepee and mud kitchen. The secure fenced garden is accessible most of the year (unless severe weather).

The pre school children (6 months to 5 years) have the opportunity to visit groups and go on outings on a regular basis. This fits in with observations, learning journeys and developmental tracking as required by Ofsted.

I have a before/after school where children are provided with nutritional snacks and activities. I also run a holiday club accessed by all ages and offer planned activities and outings.

I access regular Safeguarding training, Paediatric First Aid and Level 2 Food Hygiene. I also have training membership at Rochdale Council and look for courses that would benefit the children within my care. I am also a member of Forest Childcare Association which requires me to take children into park/forest/green space areas once a week.

I have all updated policies and procedures, newsletters, child development records, training certificates online. Parents are invited to use the 'Little Acorns' private Facebook page for regular updates.

I offer 2, 3 and 4 year old funded children (either 15 or 30 hours) and accept Childcare Voucher Scheme. I am also registered with HMRC. I am also registered with the 'Tax Free Childcare Scheme'.

Who to contact

Contact Name
Jane Edwards
Contact Position
Owner/Manager
Telephone
07486 505943 07486 505943 0161 284 7899 0161 284 7899
E-mail
janey22edwards@hotmail.com

Where to go

Name
Little Acorns
Address
Boarshaw
Middleton
Postcode

M24

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Inclusion Information

Details
Wheelchair access at the side of the house to the secure back garden.
Special Needs provision
Yes
Special Needs Experience
Experience of children with Cystic Fibrosis
Accessible toilet and changing facilities.
Experience of children with Autism / Asperger's
Experience
Cultural / religious
Allergies
Vegetarian
Details
I provide fresh organic vegetables and fruit (depending on the seasons) and filtered water. Any special requirements can be adapted into our menu.
Special cultural provisions
Yes

Childcare Information

Vacancies

Updated
20/10/2023

15 Hours Funded Places

For 2 years olds
Yes
For 3 and 4 years olds
Yes

30 Hours Funded Places

For 3 and 4 year olds
Yes
Available Term-time or All year
All Year
Share funding with other providers
Yes
Further Details
Funded childcare places can be accessed between 7.30am until 2.50pm.

Opening Times

Opening Times
Opening Times
DayOpening TimeClosing Time
Tuesday 6.30am 4.30pm
Wednesday 6.30am 4.30pm
Thursday 6.30am 4pm

School Pickups

Schools
St John Fisher Roman Catholic Primary

Ofsted Information

Ofsted URN
EY472899
Inspection history
Inspection History
DatetypeOutcome
05/04/2022Inspection (Early Years Register)Good

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