Clare's Childminding

04/04/2025

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02/04/2025

A thing happened today.

We look after a boy who is quiet, he’s confident, super active, a great friend to the kids here, he’s a great all rounder, doesn’t much engage in singing time.

When he started his confidence was low, he’d been in a different setting and came to us not wanting to be touched by us, he wouldn’t eat here and was extremely quiet. Home life was and is a happy one.

I was reminded of his progress today, it came like a bolt out of the blue.

Today whilst the adults were busy changing nappies etc he started a singing time, of his own accord. A three year old and 2 two year olds followed the song and its actions through two verses. He told them to lie down, he began to sing Sleeping Bunnies, paused while they got to their feet, started dancing with his friends, then told them to lie down again and sang a second verse.

My wonderful partner in crime worked so hard with him in the beginning- he gravitated towards her, her gentle, fun and loving nature helped him break down the barriers. And he has grown so much. I didn’t realise how much!

I am so thrilled. I always thought he didn’t like singing time. Turns out, he was watching and learning, waiting to shine. ⭐

24/02/2025

Everyday is a learning opportunity when you’re little. We see the joys in the most simple things when we are young.

Last week we had to print off a couple of photos, so Nat and I took the children to our local Asda, (other supermarket cafes are available!)

We decided to go for “a lovely cup of tea.”

The children sat beautifully, chatting and laughing about this that and the other whilst waiting for their tea. We all had a grown up cup, some tea and milk. For some, they are learning to drink from a cup and some can do it already. But taking turns for help, pouring tea and milk, waiting a few minutes for it to cool, sipping tea, learning that drinks are hot, hot, hot, that we need to take care, and enjoying each others company was a great way to spend our morning.

Simple pleasures.

23/02/2025

Our day at the zoo!
We went with all our friends and saw so much. We joined in with the show, became really brave and hugged a Gruffalo, we followed the story of the Gruffalo, picnicked, joined a dazzle of Zebras, we saw some of our favourite animals, we waited patiently to look through windows and peepholes, then we let our friends have a turn, we listened and followed instructions, we stayed together and walked as a group. It was a wonderful day.

23/02/2025

When she’s been off playing pickleball, tennis and yoga and decides to stroll back into our world!

The Dream Team is back.

20/02/2025

Happy Birthday beautiful B. 🌸 ###x

18/02/2025

What a beautiful day at the .

A place of calm, rememberance and history, where our children can run free.

We followed trail, played in the play areas, ate our lunch together, ran with our friends, held hands with those smaller than ourselves, climbed, squealed, discovered textures and surfaces. We talked about the sculptures and explored with our hands.

“It is your garden now, little children,” said the Giant, and he took a great axe and knocked down the wall. And when the people were going to market at twelve o'clock they found the Giant playing with the children in the most beautiful garden they had ever seen.
Oscar Wylde

11/02/2025

Things only a Childminder would say:

“Please don’t wipe your nose on the sofa.”

True story.

05/02/2025

Trip to the Zoo today!

We visited with our friends from Talk, Learn and Play with Keeley and Emma’s Childminding.

We saw zebras, penguins, gorillas, flamingos, chimpanzees and meerkats. We met Finn who told us all about the penguins and the gorillas. He spent a lots of time talking to us, asking questions and answering our questions. Thank you Finn.

We had a blast. Our favourite fact that we learned was that a group of Zebra is called a dazzle! The smelliest animal was the Rhino!We all came home exhausted but happy!

04/02/2025

Today we have been fundraising! We took part in a challenge for the ! We all got dressed up in pink and did 100 squats. The children were excited, happy to get dressed up and were so good at doing their squats!
Monies raised for this challenge will go to the

If you would like to make a donation please follow the link. Any donation however small will make a huge difference. 💜

https://www.justgiving.com/page/the-larissa-foundation-7?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

28/01/2025

Celebrate Chinese New Year with us !! 🐍🥢 It is the year of the snake 🐍

From Mon 27th Jan until Sat 1st Feb, we will be celebrating Chinese new year with wonderful performances from Magical Mayhem and Lion Dancing ! 🤩 There will be lots of fun, plus delicious Chinese dishes to eat as much as you like!

Schools and nurseries are welcome, please book in advance 😁

Contact us on:
www.wingwah.net/burton
📱 Call us on 01283 500 222
whatsapp: 0795 079 7778
email: [email protected]
We hope to celebrate with you soon!

27/01/2025

27/01/2025

27/01/2025

We have had the best day!

Celebrating Chinese New Year, Year of the Snake at Wing Wah in Burton.

There was Lion dancing, thank you George, The Pearl Dragon parade with Magical Mayhem, stories and snake Balloon models, - thank you Sam and Paul of Magical Maybem, and lots of lovely food of course!

The children were so brave when they came face to face with the lion, they were so happy, well behaved and keen to try everything! We were so proud of how involved they were today. Thank you Eva and the team at Wing Wah Chinese Restaurant in Burton.

17/12/2024

Another festive day! ❤️ The children had so many compliments today, we sang and rang jingle bells as we walked around, talked to the shoppers and the ladies in the cafe, danced, talked about colours, textures, sounds, smells and flavours. We learn while we play and while we’re happy! And today has been a very happy day.