Little Risers Childcare

An inspiring, nurturing and homely early years environment in which all children can thrive.

“An environment should feel like an extension of home and not a watered down version of school.” The Curiosity Approach

Little Risers

Childcare

Hello, I’m Hannah

I am the owner of Little Risers Childcare.

A qualified teacher with over 18 years experience in the classroom, I aim to provide unique and exciting learning experiences within a safe, inclusive and inspiring environment in order to foster a life-long love of learning!

I have enjoyed a long career in main stream secondary and sixth form education however, during the COVID lockdown spent with my own small children, I had time to reassess my role within education. I realised that the place I could make the greatest difference to a child's future was working within an early years setting as the formative years are pivotal in determining success in future life.

Little Risers was established in 2023. We are OFSTED registered and provide term-time care for 0-5 year olds.

Qualifications

BA Hons (Sunderland University)

PGCE/QTS

NPQML

TSST Secondary Mathematics (Plymouth University)

Our assistant Hannah

Yes two Hannahs!

Hannah joined Little Risers in November 2023 and is adored by all the children for her bundles of energy and enthusiasm. She is currently in her final year of university reading BA Hons in Childhood and Early Years and she brings a wealth of knowledge having worked in nursery and nannying settings alongside her studies.

Our Setting

Little Risers Garden

We have a large enclosed and secure garden for your little one to explore.

Aside from the large lawned area, we have a sheltered play area with a multi-levelled pirate ship, slide, mud kitchen, musical equipment and giant chalking board!

Indoor Playroom

“An environment should feel like an extension of home and not a watered down version of school.”

The Curiosity Approach

Our designated playroom is inspired by The Curiosity Approach, Reggio Emilia and Montessori. We draw heavily on natural materials, aiming to create a calming ‘yes’ space in which children can explore freely and confidently.

Outdoor Learning

The Little Risers spend as much time in the outdoors as possible, whatever the weather!

Playing in nature is a feast for their senses, teaching them so much about the world around them as well as promoting general fitness, motor skills, creativity and coordination.

Our Curriculum

Reading

In addition to our continuous provision, each half term we explore three key books linked to our topic.

Emotional Wellbeing

Little Risers are encouraged to express their feelings and they know adults at the setting will respond and listen to them.

Topic Driven

We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage and Development Matters. Each half term, we focus on a different topic usually influenced by children’s interests.

Big Day Out

Each half term we enjoy a big day out to somewhere further afield. See our gallery for places we’ve been!

Creativity

Learning through child-led play to develop life-long skills including independence, curiosity, problem solving and resilience.

Exploring Nature

Learning about the importance of nature and taking care of the environment building a social conscience from an early age.

Daily Schedule

EY Works

“Routine in early years helps children feel safe and secure in their environment, gives them a sense of security and stability, and offers children an opportunity to get excited about what’s ahead. Establishing a consistent routine for young children lays the foundation for their overall development, fostering not just physical health but also nurturing mental and emotional wellbeing.”

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
8.00am	Breakfast & School Run	Breakfast & School Run	Breakfast & School Run	Breakfast & School Run	Breakfast & School Run
9.00 - 11am	Outdoor Learning Activity	Outdoor Learning Activity	Outdoor Learning Activity	Playgroup	The Baby Hub Music & Sensory Class
11am	Free Play/Continuous Provision	Free Play/Continuous Provision	Free Play/Continuous Provision	Free Play/Continuous Provision	Free Play/Continuous Provision
11.45am	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch
12.30 - 2pm	Quiet Time/Naps	Quiet Time/Naps	Quiet Time/Naps	Quiet Time/Naps	Quiet Time/Naps
2:00pm	Tuff Tray Activity	Story Time/Role Play	Song Time	Tuff Tray Activity	Story Time/Role Play
3.00 PM	School Run	School Run	School Run	School Run	School Run
4.00pm	Tea Time	Tea Time	Tea Time	Tea Time	Tea Time

Meals

Sample Menu

At Little Risers we aim to provide healthy, balanced and nutritious meals for the children in our care.

All meals and snacks are included in the price for private places. Children using funded hours have the option to ‘add-on’ meals for an additional set rate.

The sample menu gives parents a flavour of the range of food and drink offered at our setting. All meals are in line with current government dietary recommendations for infants and children aged 6 months to 4 years and meet the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements for food and drink.

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Fees and Funding

Funded Places

Funded places are now available for eligible working parents for children aged 9 months and over.

You can check your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk

Children must take their 15 hours in a minimum 7.5 hour block, for example 8am - 3.30pm across two days, in order to facilitate staffing. Any additional weekly hours will be charged at the private hourly rate.

The funded hours cover care only therefore additional extras can be opted for at registration. For further details on what we provide, please do not hesitate to contact me!

Private Places

There are two fee options to select from:

Day rate: £50

• The day rate covers 9 hours of care: e.g. 7.30am to 4.30pm.

• Meals and snacks are included.

• General outing expenses, e.g. bus journeys, treats, local entrance fees, toddler groups, etc.

• If additional hours are required, they will be charged at the standard hourly rate.

Hourly rate: £5.75

NB: Nappies/Baby Milk must be provided if your child is not yet weaned and/or potty trained.

Gallery

Testimonials

We absolutely adore Hannah and we value her so much. Hannah provides the most loving, unique and special experience for our son, he has opportunities with Hannah that we don’t even provide at home. With Hannah, our son has home cooked meals, baby classes, craft activities, bus journeys and curriculum inspired learning adventures. Hannah sends us pictures and videos and we get daily updates on request so we know what our son has been doing every day. The experience with Hannah is above and beyond what any nursery setting could offer. We have seen him come on leaps and bounds with Hannah and we feel confident and secure in the knowledge that Hannah is providing our son with care that is as good and as loving as the care that we provide him at home.

Little G‘s Mummy & Daddy

“Little Risers is amazing! Our little one absolutely loves it and looks forward to seeing his friends each week.

Hannah is incredible. She is kind, patient and our little one adores her!

From day trips out to fun in the garden, everything is planned to perfection with our little ones in mind! We recommend Little Risers to everyone” ❤️

Little F’s Mummy

“Little risers has been an amazing experience for our little one.

Hannah really thinks of everything, I have had so many nice gifts for fathers day etc. but the biggest gift is the photos she shares of our little one making friends and creating memories.

He sleeps all night after he has been aswell! Which is always a bonus!”

Little F’s Daddy

Wow, what can I say about Little Risers childcare except the fact that I wish I could attend too!

Hannah and her assistant Hannah are some of the most welcoming, patient and kind people I have met and were made to work in childcare. My daughter has been lucky enough to visit such wonderful places during her time at Little Risers, including; museums and play cafes. Hannah has such a calming nature and her provision is outstanding. The opportunities for sensory play, rhyme time, library visits and topic based content is so carefully thought through to ensure my little girl makes progress in a safe and stimulating environment.

There is so much attention and thought given to the smallest details; the keepsakes I receive for Mother’s/Father’s Day etc are so sweet and child made.

We adore Little Risers Childcare so much, I drop my daughter off each morning with a smile on my face as my daughter waves goodbye in Hannah’s arms happy and content. There’s no better or more comforting feeling than knowing your child is in such safe hands.

I would recommend this setting to all who are considering sending their child here.

Little I‘s Mummy