Michele James
Childminder in NEWDIGATE
My Summary
Michele James Little Explorers
About Me
? Preserving the Magic of Early Childhood: Enrolling for January ?In a world that often feels rushed, I believe our littlest children deserve a childhood filled with wonder, nature, and a calm, unhurried pace.At Michele James Little Explorers & More here in Newdigate, I have spent over 26 years dedicating my practice to whole-child wellbeing. I do not offer a "one-size-fits-all" nursery routine. Instead, I provide a deeply intentional, premium home-from-home environment designed specifically for families who value mindfulness, emotional harmony, and the deep benefits of daily outdoor learning.? What sets our days apart:• A Calm, Unhurried Rhythm: Our days flow at the child's natural pace, protecting under-3s from overstimulation and allowing time for true emotional grounding.• Forest-School Inspired Learning: Mud, trees, fresh air, and real-world discovery form the heart of our physical development.• Mindfulness & Emotional Literacy: Nurturing your child's inner world, teaching them sensory regulation, and building genuine resilience from the ground up.Rare Opportunity for January:I am currently accepting enquiries for a private, early years placement starting this January. To protect our calm environment and ensure the highest quality of dedicated care, placements are reserved exclusively for private, non-funded enrollments with a minimum booking requirement of 3 full days per week.If your family values a mindful, nature-led, and soulful start to life, please send a private message to arrange a confidential chat or a visit. ?(Registered, insured, and fully referenced with 26+ years of outstanding experience).
My Experience
Over 26 years experience, reaching outstanding and being quality assured. I have had the privelige to work with many families, their children have become family to us and the parents good friends. Many children stay with me through their early years, through infants and beyond.
My Qualifications
CRB'd, Quality assured, Level three qualified, ICO and OFSTED registered, full insured, first aid, food hygiene, safeguarding children trained every three years. With hundreds of hours of relevant professional training and many hundreds of hours on the job experience.
My Availability
My Fees
- Childminding from £12.50 per hour
Private hour, for families pulling down the 30 hours Eligibility funding Is available upon completing your requirement application. Private minding fees, are all inclusive and can be purchased as a whole day or for the full 3 days on a reduced package rate
My Local Schools
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My Ofsted Inspections
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My Documents
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- DBS Check (added 17/05/2022)
- Ofsted Certificate (added 30/09/2021)
- Training Certificate: safeguarding children (added 28/04/2026)
- Training Certificate: Providing a healthy diet for young children (added 28/04/2026)
- Training Certificate: Safeguarding Children for Designated Safeguarding Leads (added 28/04/2026)
- First Aid Certificate (issued 10/01/2025)
- Reference: lovely goodbye card (added 17/05/2022)
- Training Certificate: safeguarding children (added 17/05/2022)
- Training Certificate: health and safety (added 17/05/2022)
- Training Certificate: food hygiene (added 17/05/2022)
- First Aid Certificate: first aid certificate (added 17/05/2022)
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This profile was last updated on 29th September 2026 and has been produced from information provided to us by the user. We have not verified or confirmed the accuracy of any of the information and members should undertake their own vigorous checks and references. Please ensure you read our Safety Advice and information on how to Check Childcare Provider Documents.