Business Details
9 Years
experience
Trusted Early Years Education & Day Care in Canford Heath
Tiny Explorers is a dedicated early years provider rooted in the Canford Heath community, committed to delivering high-quality education and sessional day care for children aged 2 to 4 years. Established in 2017, our setting operates from a secure, purposefully designed space within the Scout Hall, offering two distinct rooms - the Squirrels room for pre-schoolers and the Hedgehogs room for toddlers - alongside an expansive outdoor play area with educational features. Our team of seven highly qualified practitioners, including specialists in safeguarding and special educational needs, delivers a structured yet flexible curriculum aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. We prioritise child-led learning through play, fostering independence, social skills, and emotional development while maintaining strong partnerships with parents and carers. The settings commitment to affordability and accessibility is demonstrated through acceptance of government funding for eligible children, alongside private day care options.Our daily routines incorporate structured snack times, toilet routines, and outdoor learning experiences, including a vegetable patch to teach nutrition. The teams extensive qualifications, ranging from NVQ Level 3 to Level 5 diplomas, ensure expert care and educational support. We maintain transparent communication with families through clearly labelled belongings systems and consistent handover procedures. Our operating hours, Monday to Friday during term time from 8:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., accommodate working parents through morning, lunch club, and afternoon session options. The secure environment, with designated play areas and safety measures, ensures children thrive in a nurturing space designed to stimulate curiosity and creativity.
Services
Early Years Education
Sessional Day Care
Government-Funded Childcare
Toddler Care
Outdoor Learning
Flexible Session Options
Special Educational Needs Support
Toilet Training Assistance
Nutrition Education
Parent Partnerships
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- We offer government-funded childcare for 2-4 year olds alongside private day care
- Our team holds qualifications from NVQ Level 3 to Level 5 in childcare and leadership
- Secure outdoor learning environment with vegetable patch and educational play areas
- Structured routines supporting toilet training, nutrition, and emotional development
- Flexible session options accommodating working parents' schedules
Services
Early Years Education
Structured educational programme for 2-4 year olds following the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. Focuses on creative play, communication skills, and foundational learning through child-led activities. Qualified practitioners plan individualised learning journeys to develop independence and social skills.
Sessional Day Care
Term-time childcare available in morning, lunch club, and afternoon sessions. Accommodates working parents' schedules with drop-off between 8:45-9:00 a.m. and collection by 3:00 p.m. Includes structured routines for snacks, toilet training, and outdoor play in secure environments.
Government-Funded Childcare
Eligible 2, 3, and 4 year olds receive 15 hours weekly funding during term time. Combines with working parents' entitlement for up to 30 hours. Assistance available for families meeting specific criteria including low income or special educational needs requirements.
Outdoor Learning
Secure outdoor spaces with educational markings and vegetable patch teach nutrition and environmental awareness. Daily outdoor play develops physical skills while structured gardening activities connect children with food origins through hands-on experiences.
Special Educational Needs Support
Dedicated SENCO practitioners with Level 3 and 4 qualifications support children with additional needs. Individualised care plans developed in partnership with parents and external specialists. Adaptable resources and activities ensure full participation in all aspects of the setting.
People
Sarah
Managing Director/DSL
NVQ Level 3 qualified with specialist safeguarding training. Oversees daily operations and child protection procedures. Ensures compliance with statutory requirements and EYFS standards across all aspects of the setting.
Zia
Practitioner/SENCO
Level 3 NVQ in Early Years Care with advanced SENCO qualifications. Specialises in supporting children with additional needs. Implements individualised learning plans while maintaining safeguarding compliance.
Amy
Practitioner
CACHE Level 3 diploma holder with expertise in healthy child development. Focuses on physical activity promotion and sensory learning. Maintains current safeguarding and first aid certifications.
Hayley
Managing Director/DSL
Level 5 leadership qualification with responsibility for strategic direction. Ensures high standards of care and education while managing staff training and safeguarding protocols.
Zeta
Practitioner
CACHE Level 4 certificate holder specialising in advanced early years practice. Develops innovative learning activities while maintaining essential safeguarding and first aid competencies.
Questions
What age range do you accept?
We cater for children aged 2 to 4 years in our dedicated toddler and pre-school rooms.
Do you accept government funding?
Yes, we offer funded places for eligible 2, 3, and 4 year olds, including combined options for up to 30 hours weekly.
What qualifications do your staff hold?
Our team holds qualifications from CACHE/NVQ Level 2 to Level 5, including specialist safeguarding, first aid, and SENCO certifications.
What are your operating hours?
Term-time only, Monday to Friday 8:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with flexible session options available.
Is outdoor play included?
Daily outdoor activities in our secure playground with educational markings and vegetable patch learning experiences.
How do you support toilet training?
Staff provide individual support for toilet training with regular nappy checks and encouragement for independent bathroom routines.
