Patter
Childminder in Birmingham
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My Summary
About Me
Patter Place is a boutique early years setting where the intimacy of a home environment meets the professional excellence of a high-end nursery. Located in the vibrant Jewellery Quarter, we provide a nurturing, high-ratio space designed for families want a community.
Our Approach
We believe that every "patter" of tiny feet marks the beginning of a giant adventure. Operating from a beautiful, non-domestic premises, we offer a calm, curated environment that sparks curiosity and builds confidence. Because we are a small-scale setting, your child isn't just a number; they are a central part of our daily life, receiving the individual attention they need to flourish during their most formative years.
The Best of Both Worlds
At Patter Place, we bridge the gap between traditional childminding and large-scale nurseries. You get the reliability and infrastructure of a professional setting combined with the warmth, consistency, and "pitter-patter" of a home-from-home.
Ready to see our space? We would love to welcome you for a tour.
My Experience
With a background rooted in a passion for early years development, we have designed Patter Place to be a high-quality alternative to large-scale commercial nurseries. Our experience is built on the understanding that children thrive when they feel secure, seen, and heard.
Our Expertise Includes:
- Boutique Early Years Care: We specialise in providing care within a "non-domestic" setting, which allows us to offer professional-grade facilities while maintaining the small ratios and intimacy of a family home.
- EYFS Implementation: We are experienced in delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework through a play-based curriculum that prepares children for their next big steps in education.
- Holistic Development: Our focus is on fostering language, social skills, and confidence through indoor and outdoor play, storytelling, art and music.
- Parent Partnership: We understand the needs of modern, working families. Our experience in managing digital communication (via our parent app) and government funding schemes ensures a seamless, professional experience for parents.
We pride ourselves on being more than just a childcare service; we are a dedicated team of founders who remain the primary caregivers for your children every day, ensuring total consistency and a deep, personal bond with every child in our care.
My Qualifications
As a boutique childcare setting in the Jewellery Quarter, Patter Place is built on a foundation of professional standards and a deep commitment to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
Professional Standards
- Ofsted Registered: We will operate as a childminder on non-domestic premises, ensuring we meet all national requirements for safety, learning, and development.
- EYFS Expertise: We are experienced in implementing the EYFS curriculum, focusing on play-based learning that fosters social, emotional, and cognitive growth.
- Safety First: Our team is trained in Paediatric First Aid, ensuring a safe and secure environment for every child in our care.
- Safeguarding: We maintain rigorous safeguarding protocols to protect the welfare of all children at Patter Place.
Specialised Experience
- High-Ratio Care: Our qualification as a small-scale setting allows us to maintain higher staff-to-child ratios than traditional nurseries, providing the individual attention your child deserves.
- Business & Administration: We are fully equipped to manage Government Funded Hours and Tax-Free Childcare, providing a professional and seamless administrative experience for working parents.
- Urban Learning: We have developed a unique approach to "Urban Discovery," using our local surroundings in the JQ as an extension of our classroom to build curiosity and community awareness.
My Fees
- Childminding from £7.25 per hour
At Patter Place, we believe in total price transparency. We’ve moved away from the complex "extra charges" often found in childcare to give our families peace of mind and predictable monthly costs.
Our Simple Daily Rate: £65
We offer a flat daily fee that covers everything your child needs for a full day of adventure.
What’s Included:
- All Meals & Snacks: Nutritious, healthy meals throughout the day.
- No Joining Fees: We do not charge an administration or registration fee to join our family.
- No Consumable Charges: Unlike many settings, we do not add extra daily surcharges for - sundries or resources.
- Local Outings: All trips within the Jewellery Quarter and local community are included.
Grace Period
The Grace Period: We offer a 15-minute grace period at the end of each session for those occasional "life happens" moments. To respect our team's time, any collections after this grace period are charged at £1 per minute.
Payment & Funding Support
- Absence Policy: We do not charge for periods of absence (such as family holidays), so you only pay for the care you have scheduled.
- Government Funding: We happily accept Government Funded Hours for eligible children.
- Tax-Free Childcare: We are registered to accept payments via the Tax-Free Childcare scheme to help your budget go further.
My Local Schools
This childminder has not yet informed us whether or not they provide any drop off or pick up services at local schools.
My Documents
- International Passport (added 03/05/2026)
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