Hi! We are Mel and Maisie, co-childminders at Little Rays of Sunshine.
This isn’t just a business - it’s our passion and a reflection of what we believe in. We’re here to create genuine relationships with children and their families, led by a shared commitment to high quality early education and care.
Our Offer
We are both qualified early years teachers (Bachelor of Education with honours / Post Graduate Certificate of Education) with extensive knowledge and experience teaching, consulting and advising in Early Years education. We are also mums ourselves!
We are Ofsted registered, and have current training and certificates in Safeguarding and child protection, Paediatric first aid and Food Hygiene.
We have clear policies and processes, a safe and purposeful environment and a curriculum with clear intentions. We will communicate with clarity, act with integrity, and always stay curious.
We’re proud of what we have created and excited for what’s ahead!
To children, we offer…
A cosy, nurturing home-from home environment, where you can feel safe, seen, understood and cared for.
High quality play and learning experiences, delivered by experienced, knowledgeable early years teachers who will strive to make learning fun and exciting.
Personalised teaching, planned to meet your unique strengths and needs.
Daily opportunities to be out and about, enjoying the local area and the many green spaces on our doorstep.
Small social groups where you can get to know everyone really well.
Plenty of opportunities to sing, chat, share the joy of stories and books and develop your confidence to communicate.
Practical, real-life experiences to solve problems, develop independence, physical and mathematical skills.
A space to dance, be creative and get messy and then feel proud of yourself when you learn how to clean up afterwards.
Lots of mini adventures and first-hand encounters with nature.
To parents / carers we offer…
A friendly, safe place where we care deeply about providing high quality care for your child.
Hours to suit a longer working day (8am – 6pm).
Childcare during school holidays.
Assurance that your child will be in a setting where ratios are never more than three children to each adult.
A personal approach, where we work together to understand your child and help them to thrive.
Regular updates on your child’s learning and development.
Open and honest communication.
If you’d like to know more, please get in touch!
