Emma

About Me

I will offer a warm and friendly service to all who come to my childcare service. I will run the service from my home and may be assisted from time to time by my husband who, like myself, is a member of the PVG scheme and is also trained in Child protection. We also have Food Safety and Hygiene Certificates and will attend annual First Aid Training. It is my priority to create a space and atmosphere which allows children to thrive through play and where children can have fun in a safe and nurturing environment that promotes social interaction.

In my home all rooms on the ground floor are accessible to those who use the service this includes: the lounge; playroom; kitchen and dining room; toilet and fully enclosed rear garden. Children can also use the quiet room upstairs for reading, relaxing and other activities.

Within our home I will provide an environment where self-led play is encouraged. This will be done through imaginary games, sensory play, crafts, messy play, singing, drawing, baking, den building, and reading stories. When the weather is fair I would look to be outdoors as much as possible. Letting children explore the world around them will be a priority at Castleton Childcare. I will focus on outdoor play, encouraging children to learn about nature through outdoor games, day trips and adventures, walks, photography and helping in the garden. Wellies and dirty knees can be expected along with a healthy glow and a good night’s sleep.

I plan to work alongside parents to develop their children’s basic life skills. Whether that is through weaning, potty and toilet training or helping children who are learning to read and write and ultimately working with children through their transition to nursery or school. If parents have a particular milestone they would like me to support with I am happy to work alongside them to aid in the social and emotional development of their children. I am also happy to support breastfeeding mums and can assist by pace feeding and providing safe milk storage.

For children who are in my care before and after school, my main duties would be to take them safely to and from school and on time, to provide the children with nutritious and healthy snacks, to support children through having discussions about our day and allow children to relax after school by having fun and playing games indoors or outdoors. I am fortunate that my home is located directly behind the Community School of Auchterarder Campus, and as such I will not need to cross any main roads on the school run.