About Us

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We had a vision of creating an environment which focuses on being surrounded by nature.  We believe that the closer to nature children are the happier they will be and the more they will learn.  When a child is free to explore natures riches, we believe their senses are heightened, which in turn enhances their creative and imaginative play.  

During their time with us we endeavour to give the children the opportunity to experience nature walks, listen to birdsong, grow herbs and flowers and prepare their own meals.  During indoor learning times the children will learn and develop by playing with wooden toys and natural materials. Their creative life will be enriched with activities such as painting, singing, dancing, storytelling, sewing, weaving and baking bread. We believe that this will create a calming and serene experience for the children.

We are two childminders that work together, Rachael and Laura with our assistant Claudia. We  worked together as childminders for 6 years and have cared for many happy children.

Laura started her career as teaching assistant in a school for children with Autism.  From this I found a passion for teaching and completed a PGCE.  I spent the next 5 years as a primary School teacher.

Rachael started her career working in Day Nursery’s. I worked in Nursery’s for 11 years and completed NVQ 2 and 3 in childcare.

Rachael and Laura have been best friends for 17 years. We had our first child 7 years ago and decided to go into Childminding together. We loved every minute and work brilliantly together. After a great 6 years and four children between us we have decided it is time to crate our vision and make our dream a reality by creating Treetots Nursery.