little hedgehogs childcare Coventry

Little Hedgehogs Childcare Coventry, registered with Coventry City Council, provides highly qualified and nurturing early years provision for children aged 9 months up to four years old. The dedicated team brings extensive early years experience, with Julie holding an NVQ Level 3 in Early Years Care and Education, Teaching Assistant Level 3, Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding, Prevent Duty, and British Sign Language Stage one certifications. Chris, also a qualified childminder, complements this with essential Safeguarding, Food Hygiene, and Paediatric First Aid qualifications, ensuring robust professional support.

Notably, the setting offers significant expertise with autism and neurodivergent children, including 17 years of focused support for those requiring speech and language assistance, demonstrating their robust SEND provision. Little Hedgehogs cultivates a deeply caring, family atmosphere, creating a safe, welcoming, and happy "home from home" where children thrive. This positive learning environment supports both formal learning opportunities and a hands-on approach to developing crucial life skills. Children are actively encouraged to build confidence and self-assurance, fostering the essential skills vital for a smooth transition to school and future social situations.

Creative expression is nurtured through diverse activities and a wealth of engaging resources. These include a large sandpit, a water table, and outside building bricks, providing ample opportunities for imaginative play, construction, and exploration. Physical skills development, encompassing gross and fine motor skills and coordination, is enhanced through interaction with these engaging outdoor resources. Little Hedgehogs Childcare Coventry places high importance on parental involvement, offering exceptional communication and flexible support for families.

The childminders are highly accommodating, even with last-minute arrangements, ensuring parents feel consistently supported and well-informed about their child's care. Demonstrating commitment to affordability, the setting accepts a wide range of funding schemes, offering great value. These include 9-23 months, 2-year-old, 3 and 4-year-old funded places, along with Tax-Free Childcare, 15 Hours, and 30 Hours Funding.

The setting also incorporates pets, including dogs, a cat, and fish, adding to the unique home environment. Parents should note that the setting collects solely from Ravensdale Primary School. Annual holidays are scheduled for five weeks, typically two weeks each at Easter and Summer, and one week at Christmas.