We are a husband and wife Ofsted registered childminding team working at our home in Hitchin. We are well established in the community, having good relationships with local schools, nurseries and children's centres. We run our business like a 'home from home' for the children in our care and all are treated like an extension of our family.
Smartys Day Nursery (Hitchin) is committed to providing high quality care and education for children aged 3 months to 5 years in a homely and caring atmosphere. Children are able to learn through play, enabling environments, and caring loving staff. Smartys Day Nursery has been running since 1993, making us the most original day nursery in Hitchin. Smartys is a committee run nursery registered as a charity and therefore non-profit making.
Preston Nursery School is a private Nursery School with approximately 30 children on roll. We have a secure garden at the rear, a grass play area and access to tennis courts for play. Our premises provide a safe, comfortable learning environment for your child. Our children come from Preston, Gosmore, Offley, St Ippollitts, Ley Green, Breachwood Green and further afield. We are open during term time from Monday to Thursday.
The Fun Clubs are run by a Committee and a dedicated staff who work in partnership with one another. They are supported by the Community Team Letchworth at County Hall and registered under The Children Act 1989 with Social Services, and OFSTED. We have a staff ratio of 1: 8 in house and 1:5 or 1:4 for trips out. We do have a prospectus available if you wish to have a look at this please ask when booking in.
Hi, my name is Sally and I am a fully qualified, insured, registered childminder based in Hitchin. I am married to Christophe and have 3 children, aged 11, 14 and 16. I have been childminding for 6 years and feel passionate about providing a warm and friendly environment where the children can feel safe and secure as well as have lots of fun.
What do Ofsted think? Children are warmly welcomed into the playgroup and they settle quickly at activities. Children are prepared well for school because staff encourage their independence. For example, they pour and serve their own drinks and snacks and get ready for outside play. Children make independent choices from a range of healthy fruit options.
My aim is to provide a safe and welcoming home environment for your child, somewhere they'll be happy to stay and hopefully, have fun. Please have a look around the site and if there is anything else you would like to know or you would like to arrange a visit please call or email me.
One of the best things about being a Childminder is having the opportunity to help a child grow and develop, just seeing their faces light up when you help them to achieve a new skill or discover something new is so rewarding. I find it an absolute privilege looking after other people's children because they are so precious.