

"Safety In Smaller Numbers"
​Hello, we hope the following information is of help to you.
We have Vacancies:
We have Private / Government Funded Places available for:
9mths - 23 mth's
2 - 3 years
3 - 4+years
Available from Tuesday 7th November 2024
We also have Private / Government Funded Places available for:
9 - 23 mth's
2 - 3 years
3 - 4 +years
Available from 9th January 2025
"Safety In Smaller Numbers"
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When considering your baby's / child's Early Years childcare and learning environment, this is the most important decision you are ever going to make. Hhere at Beeches this can last for up to 10 + years.
Your child's personal journey from crib through into school is a wonderful time and we can offer your family our personal care package for your needs.
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OPENING DAYS & HOURS:
Monday Closed
Tuesday 7.30am - 5.45pm
Wednesday 7.30am - 5.45pm
Thursday 7.30am - 5.45pm
Friday 7.30am - 5.45pm
Please discuss your personal childcare needs as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Spaces are limited so feel free to ring or drop us an email by visiting our 'contact us page' 01271 850332 lisacarey@beecheschildcareshirwell.co.uk
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Breakfast & After School Care
We also offer our busy breakfast and after school service.
We cover Shirwell Community Primary School with our popular walking bus to and from School.
Please contact us to discuss your personal childcare arrangements.
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I'm an Ofsted Registered Specialist Childminder working from my country family home in the beautiful village of Shirwell, a short drive from the North Devon District Hospitial in Barnstaple.
We offer Early Years Childcare and Pre-School Education with wrap-a-round holiday care for School Age Children.
Our unique homely setting has a warm and relaxed atmosphere where your child/ren will be nurtured and cared for by myself and my very experienced assistant along with my Husband, who plays a huge role in supporting and caring for our little ones.
We hold Paediatric First Aid qualifications to include using an Automated External Defibrillator. (AED) which we have in the village.
We cover a wide geographical area of North Devon to the Somerset borders including Barnstaple, Braunton, Ilfracombe, Combe Martin, Parracombe, Berrynarbor, East Down and every where in between.
We also have many international enquiries from families traveling back to the UK for work positions at our local Hospital and area.
We are Celebrating offering 'Double Outstanding 2011 & 2015' & Good in 2022 childcare within the North Devon community for the past 28 years from our beautiful countryside family home here in Shirwell, just a five minute drive from Barnstaple.
With easy access for parents to deliver and collect.
Staff qualifications Level 3 in Early Years Care and Education, Level 3 in Children and Young People's Workforce. Paediatric First Aid & Defib, Safeguarding and Food Hygiene plus many more.
Pets:
We have always felt that animals play a great part in a child's up bringing and furthers their knowledge and understanding of their world on so many levels. With this in mind we
encourage our family pets to be part of our childcare day with supervision.
We have a English Cocker Spaniel, 2 Cats and Tropical fish. ​
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Why Us?
- Ofsted Inspection 19/10/2015
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Celebrating 27 years personal experience in offering High Quality Childcare.
- Adult to child Ratios of 1:3
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We are able to offer a more flexible and personal childcare experience from crib to school because we are not a Nursery.
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Your child is unique - let's celebrate this and support them together through their Early Years.
- Personal development and Observations recorded regularly and always available for parents to view.
- Termly Developmental Records.
- Supporting 'Next Steps' personalised to each child.
- Weekly, Monthly and Termly planning.
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We are highly regarded with local Health Visitors and warmly welcome them to observe your child within our setting - 2 Year Progress Check or other Healthcare issues.
- Regular updates with parents including a termly setting discussion with their key worker.
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