Louise Sprules - Childminder at Lou’s Little Ones

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I am an OFSTED registered Childminder based in Newbury, close to the west Berkshire hospital and Newbury racecourse., Please feel free to message me with any questions and availability queries.

My hardest good luck and goodbyes 🥺
19/01/2023

My hardest good luck and goodbyes 🥺

Just fast forwarding to tomorrow’s “invitation to play” tray Finally got the last items to complete this very curious pl...
11/09/2022

Just fast forwarding to tomorrow’s “invitation to play” tray

Finally got the last items to complete this very curious play tray… a very Autumnal theme 🐿🍄🍁🍂🦔🪶

Lots to explore! A bug hunt, sensory overload of textures and smells, letter recognition, counting steps, shape finder and to finish with a setting favourite story 🦉🦉🦉

The scooter has been a top favourite to bring to the setting 🛴 We’re off to explore the parks. The little ones braved th...
11/09/2022

The scooter has been a top favourite to bring to the setting 🛴

We’re off to explore the parks. The little ones braved the slopes, quickly realising the higher the slope the faster they came down. I care for the most confident risk takers ☝🏼

🥇🥈🥉Sports day 🥇🥈🥉 We held a mini sports day, excellent effort from all! A very competitive team but all winners of cours...
11/09/2022

🥇🥈🥉Sports day 🥇🥈🥉

We held a mini sports day, excellent effort from all! A very competitive team but all winners of course 😉 I had noticed their throwing and kicking skills have developed even better than before.

Well done everyone 👏🏼

So last week was spent settling back into school routines… including me 🙋🏻‍♀️ It will get easier and Soon enough October...
11/09/2022

So last week was spent settling back into school routines… including me 🙋🏻‍♀️ It will get easier and
Soon enough October half term will be upon us.

Let’s recap the summer ☀️

Train ride 🚉

This was a first experience for these little ones to go on a train. Big discussion about safety on our outing and lots to see even on a short journey. we took turns handing over the ticket to get checked and stamped before and after boarding.

Ok so first things first…. As many of you will know, I had my first ever inspection with ofsted in May. I was running on...
11/09/2022

Ok so first things first….

As many of you will know, I had my first ever inspection with ofsted in May. I was running on about 3 hours of sleep and a litre of coffee on the day but I don’t think it Could have gone any better!

It’s still very surreal that I was awarded an OUTSTANDING grade in all areas of practice.

The full report can be viewed via the link below 👇

https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50187347

I have the best families to work with and I couldn’t thank them enough for their glowing feedback 😊

Hello 👋🏼 I cannot actually believe I’m writing my next post as a whole season passes!! Please forgive me but I have some...
11/09/2022

Hello 👋🏼 I cannot actually believe I’m writing my next post as a whole season passes!!

Please forgive me but I have some incredible news to share. I’ve been on cloud nine since the end of spring.

We’ve had an amazing summer with scorching temperatures, however I’m really excited for chunky knits and walking boots in the woods.

Autumn term ….let’s go!! 🍂🍄🦔🐿🍁🦉🪶

The weather week ahead. Looks like welly boots and warm coats aren’t going away just yet… yay! Also means I can get the ...
27/03/2022

The weather week ahead.

Looks like welly boots and warm coats aren’t going away just yet… yay! Also means I can get the activity tray out for something new ☺️

To all the Mums, Mummy’s, Mama’s, Mothers….To the promoted Nan’s, Nanny’s, Nana’s, Nonna’s and Grandmothers….And To the ...
27/03/2022

To all the Mums, Mummy’s, Mama’s, Mothers….

To the promoted Nan’s, Nanny’s, Nana’s, Nonna’s and Grandmothers….

And To the Dad’s that are pulling double duty ….

💕💐 HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY 💐💕

🔵 B U B B L E S 🔵 We will never…. I repeat never get bored of bubbles! Bubbles provide a different experience each time....
24/03/2022

🔵 B U B B L E S 🔵

We will never…. I repeat never get bored of bubbles! Bubbles provide a different experience each time. The collection of wands, coloured solutions and machines continues to grow and available to use all year round.

⭐️ The benefits of bubbles

Toddlers that blow bubbles develop language skills earlier than those that don’t. FACT. Research has proven that there is a clear link between a toddlers ability to control their breathing whilst using complex mouth movements … blowing bubbles speeds up this development.

For the pre walkers or non mobile babies- perfect to practice their gross motor skills and hand eye coordination. For my little team that have confidently found their feet….they love to chase the bubbles before they become too high or pop on their own. They’re strengthening their muscles by running and stretching, a great physical exercise.

Blowing bubbles will naturally engage a toddlers curiosity and experimentation. When they see the bubbles coming out, they’re learning about ‘cause and effect’… this is a crucial STEM (Science,Technology,Engineering,Mathematics) concept. Basic foundation to understand the world around them.

Next we will experiment using different shaped wands and predict what shape the bubble will come out.

Will a triangular wand produce a triangular bubble?

😉

We’ve hit that time of year (one of my absolute favourites) ….. 🌸🌻🐛🦋 SPRING 🐥🐣🐝🐞It is of course the prime time of year t...
24/03/2022

We’ve hit that time of year (one of my absolute favourites) …..

🌸🌻🐛🦋 SPRING 🐥🐣🐝🐞

It is of course the prime time of year to teach the children about lifecycles. It gives them an opportunity to understand the world we live in and a gentle concept of life, death and birth.

We loved this one so much from last year we have been revisiting the local pond in recent weeks to catch the early life cycle stage of the frog. 🐸

Amazingly, We have spotted some frogs spawn which I didn’t expect at all! The children could describe what they could see and suggested it might feel slimy. “It looks like bubbles”

We knew not to disturb the water to protect the spawn and eager to come back hopefully to catch the next stage.

Back at the setting we had a triumph at making our own version of pond life. They were brilliant at collecting some raw materials like mini logs and rocks with moss for a very authentic pond. It even attracted some real life bugs.

Next on the agenda is The BUTTERFLY 🦋

Let’s start with my proudest moment to date ☺️The graduates 🎓 I Honestly didn’t believe I would feel the emotions of my ...
24/03/2022

Let’s start with my proudest moment to date ☺️

The graduates 🎓

I Honestly didn’t believe I would feel the emotions of my little team starting school. I have been incredibly lucky to keep in contact with some and I can’t believe how much you’ve grown!! There’s one speaking welsh and others already losing teeth!!

I am so very proud of you! We sure miss you here at Lou’s….

Has it really been 8 months since the last update??!! Time flies when your having fun right! Ok, ok so I’m kicking mysel...
01/03/2022

Has it really been 8 months since the last update??!! Time flies when your having fun right!

Ok, ok so I’m kicking myself I haven’t done this much sooner… there has been some incredible moments here at Lou’s!

I’ve had my first graduates 🎓 WOW, It was really emotional to see you in your school uniforms. Huge steps for my little ones and I’m so proud of you!

I have managed to keep in touch with a couple and can’t believe what you’ve managed to achieve already.I hope you have settled in lovely to your new homes and schools! We miss you dearly ☺️

So I guess I’ll be flooding you with our adventures from the past 8 months 😅

What’s NEW at Lou’s?? …. ⭐️🎵🎶🌈🪵🐞🐝We having been working on the music area of the playground …. Just finished adding the ...
16/06/2021

What’s NEW at Lou’s?? …. ⭐️

🎵🎶🌈🪵🐞🐝

We having been working on the music area of the playground …. Just finished adding the final touches with a small seated bench and musical notes. Just in time for “Music Day” on the 21st June. I’m not sure who comes up with these days but it gives me the chance to reflect on the setting and the opportunities offered for the children to learn.

Music is a language. The earlier children are introduced to it, the better we can use it to communicate. It enables ‘sitters on the edge’ to grow into ‘jumpers in’ and even giving those who cannot yet express themselves verbally a means of doing so through music.

Several studies have highlighted the cognitive benefits of listening to music and also noted that musical experiences in childhood can accelerate brain development. There are other additional development benefits such as improved motor skills, language development and social connection.

I’ll be watching my little team to see if I can catch some musical moments to share with you all!!

I have also developed the outdoor creative area, adding lifestyle magnets - the children have been fantastic at arranging them into the correct orders remembering them from the spring term topic. I’ve made better use of the log slices….. we now have a jumbo crayon holder and a mini games table. Lastly, the maximise the use of space there now a place to hang all their art work proudly and to store crafting materials safely but still visible and accessible. ✂️

I’m still anxiously waiting on some very exciting deliveries 📦 ….. update post coming soon!!

We can’t ignore how much the weather has kept us mostly indoors in recent weeks but I thought it would be a good opportu...
07/06/2021

We can’t ignore how much the weather has kept us mostly indoors in recent weeks but I thought it would be a good opportunity to test the toys - which ones stays and which ones go ..... turns out every box was emptied, almost every book was read and every item of dress up were tried on.

I guess I need more storage 🤷🏻‍♀️

The sun teased us a couple of days during spring, we couldn’t wait to get out in the garden on the freshly cut grass. We...
07/06/2021

The sun teased us a couple of days during spring, we couldn’t wait to get out in the garden on the freshly cut grass. We got the chance to have a picnic, visit a park and test out some of the new resources. I think their happy smiley faces says it all!!

We have welcomed a new little one to the setting! I think it’s safe to say you have found your place here, you have been...
07/06/2021

We have welcomed a new little one to the setting! I think it’s safe to say you have found your place here, you have been very refreshing for everyone at Lou’s, you have made some strong relationships with the other children already!. We hope you make the best of friends and enjoy your time with us!!

I found a few days to get a creative head on.... A fairies paradise 🧚‍♀️✨ The most enchanting tree house and the perfec...
07/06/2021

I found a few days to get a creative head on....

A fairies paradise 🧚‍♀️✨ The most enchanting tree house and the perfect addition to the play area. The little ones couldn’t be more impressed and I’ve loved observing them explore this mystical mini imaginative world 🍄🪵🐚🌻✨

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Newbury

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 7am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 7am - 5:30pm
Thursday 7am - 5:30pm
Friday 7am - 5:30pm

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+447713924511

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