Little Beans Childminding

Little Beans Childminding Nurturing curious minds from the very beginning

24/06/2026

☀️ It’s hot, hot, hot! ☀️

We’ve been keeping cool, comfortable, and safe during this week’s heatwave with plenty of shade, water play, and opportunities to stay hydrated. 💦

Our little ones have absolutely loved this water play setup and have had lots of fun splashing and exploring while staying cool.

During the hottest parts of the day, we’ve headed indoors to enjoy calm activities, stories, and refreshing ice pops. 🍦

To help keep everyone comfortable, we have plenty of fans throughout the setting, as well as an air conditioning unit in our sleep spaces to maintain a cool and restful environment.

Keeping our children safe and happy in the warm weather is always our top priority!

☀️ Staying Cool During the Heatwave ☀️With the warmer weather here, we’re making sure all children stay safe, happy, and...
26/05/2026

☀️ Staying Cool During the Heatwave ☀️

With the warmer weather here, we’re making sure all children stay safe, happy, and comfortable throughout the day 😊

We’ll be spending time outdoors in our shaded areas during the cooler parts of the morning, before the hottest part of the day. There will be plenty of water play, regular drinks, sun hats, and sun cream reminders too 🌳💧

During the hottest hours, we’ll move indoors for calm, chilled activities with fans on to help keep everyone cool and comfortable 🎨📚❄️

Please remember to send your child with:
☀️ A sun hat
☀️ Named water bottle
☀️ Lightweight clothing
☀️ Named sun cream

Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe in the sunshine! 🌞

23/05/2026

☀️ Our outdoor space is designed for BIG imaginations and endless adventures! ☀️

From bouncing and building to splashing and exploring, every day is packed with laughter, learning and fresh-air fun! 🌈

🛝 Slides, climbing & active play
🏡 Role play houses for imaginative fun
🏖️ Sand pit sensory play
💦 Water play & paddling fun in warmer weather
🌱 Safe garden space to explore and enjoy nature
🎨 Messy play, crafts & outdoor activities
👶🏼 Age-appropriate toys and equipment for all stages

✨ A caring, home-from-home environment helping children grow in confidence, creativity & social skills ✨

Loose parts play is where creativity comes to life ✨By offering children open-ended materials like pine cones, sticks, b...
16/04/2026

Loose parts play is where creativity comes to life ✨

By offering children open-ended materials like pine cones, sticks, bamboo tongs, and sensory paper, it invites children to explore in a hands-on way. Whether they’re building structures with sticks, sorting and picking up pine cones or crinkling the sensory paper, there’s no single “correct” outcome—just creativity led by their own ideas. Even Teddy had to get involved!

This type of play is important because it supports key areas of development. Children build problem-solving skills as they figure out how to balance, stack, and design. They develop fine and gross motor skills through hands-on exploration, and strengthen communication and social skills when collaborating with others. Loose parts play also nurtures critical thinking, independence, and resilience as children test ideas, make mistakes, and try again.

A little adventure into the great outdoors 🌿🌳Our little ones enjoyed a trip to the forest, where curiosity led the way! ...
02/04/2026

A little adventure into the great outdoors 🌿🌳

Our little ones enjoyed a trip to the forest, where curiosity led the way!
From spotting tiny flowers to listening to the sounds of nature, jumping in puddles and some aeroplane spotting. Every moment was filled with wonder, learning, and laughter. Fresh air, muddy boots, and happy hearts — just the way we like it! ☺️

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Great Dunmow Grange
Dunmow
CM64HA

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Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm

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