We take regular weekly trips to local parks, playgrounds in and around Belper.

We hold joint Christmas parties and trips to see Santa and the decorations.

We currently hire our local Scout hut along with other childminders to allow the children to play and learn together in a large group.

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We can drop off & collect from St John's C of E School Belper We provide before and after-school childcare and holiday cover. We also offer Term time only contracts.

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"Kay creates a lovely friendly and homely environment for all of the children she cares for."

Chris (Joe's Mum)

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About Us

We are a group of childminders in Belper, Derbyshire offering professional and high quality childcare. Working together we offer the children in our care fantastic opportunities for socialising, playing and learning with other children while still benefitting from individual attention in a caring home environment.

Kay Melbourne
Kay Melbourne

Helen Needham
Helen Needham

Amy Guest
Amy Guest

  • We are all Ofsted registered and inspected.
  • Please ask about our DBS checks.
  • We all have competitive rates and flexible hours.
  • We have all completed relevant training which is updated as required by Ofsted (This includes First Aid and Safeguarding Children.)
  • We all accept Tax Free childcare and universal credit to help save parents money.
  • We all offer school drop-offs and pick-ups from St John's C of E Primary School, Belper.
  • We all accept the 15/30 hour Government funding.
  • We all offer the childcare grand payment service.
  • We all have references available.
  • We all meet Ofsted's EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) requirements.
  • We all offer high quality care in a home environment where we participate In everyday activities such as cooking, craft activities, art and reading. We also meet regularly so that the children can interact with each other visiting the local parks.
  • On top of our regular outings and activities, we also take the children on various special trips throughout the year e.g. summer trip to a farm and outdoor play area, Christmas trip, Christmas Parties, Train trips, petting sessions at the local garden centre and lots more. We aim to cover all of the six areas of learning in the activities we do.