Doodle Noodle Daycare
Childminder in Strensall, York (YO32)
About me
I have experience teaching in the early years, specialising in reading and supporting the development of fundamental literacy skills, fluency, and comprehension.
I also have a degree in education with a focus on special education, and over six years’ experience providing one-to-one support for children with Autism, ADHD, and other needs.
My welcoming, home-from-home setting in Strensall (YO32) is the ideal space for children to learn and explore, with smaller numbers meaning I can provide a more personal level of care and education based on each child’s needs. I also offer flexible hours and funded places for eligible children.
8am - 5pm
3 children to 1 adult
Funded places available
From £7.50
Location
Doodle Noodle Daycare, 9 Strensall Park, York, YO32 5SF.
Registered childcare for families based in Strensall, Haxby, Wigginton, Earswick and the surrounding areas.
Nearby Ammenities Include:
- Community park/playground walking distance from my house
- Community centre 15 minute walk away that offers weekly activities for children
- Strensall Common Nature Reserve is a 5 minute drive away
- Short distance drive away from local libraries that offer weekly activities for children (Haxby, Clifton Explore)
- York Hospital 12 minute drive
- York city center 15 minute drive
Fees
Full day from £65
Half day from £40
Hourly from £7.50
Meals, Snacks & Other Consumables
Full day from £3
Enrolment admin fee - £30
Further information on Consumables and Additional services and how they are applied can be found here
About my home setting
All @Home Childcare childminder settings are fully risk-assessed and inspected to ensure they are safe and suitable premises for children.
I have organised my home to reflect the different areas of child development:
An area for dramatic play, including a cafe and kitchen, where children can develop social and emotional skills and language.
A library corner where children can develop early literacy skills and a love for reading. This area is also used for daily circle time to learn about the days of the week, months, weather, and more.
Blocks and magnets to help develop fine motor skills and early problem-solving abilities.
Musical instruments for children to freely explore, express themselves, and develop a love for music.
Exploration of numbers and letters to promote curiosity, hands-on learning, and early math and reading skills.
An art area providing a space for creativity and self-expression.
A calm down basket offering a safe space for children to regulate emotions and develop self-regulation tools.
A safe outdoor space where children can explore, learn, and have fun in nature.
Services offered
Available for: Full day care, school holidays, special educational needs
Cares for: Early years (0-5)
Food Offer
- I ask that parents provide a packed lunch for their children.
Activities
All @Home Childcare childminders follow the EYFS to ensure every child’s learning and develoment is supported, as well as get to know each child on an individual basis and tailor activities to their needs. Examples include:
- Day trips and outings
- Reading & literacy
- Baking
- Arts and crafts
- Gardening
- Tuff tray and messy play
- Fine motor skills
- Numbers and counting
Funded Childcare Places
Anita offers funded places, including 30 hours, 15 hours, Universal Credit & Tax-Free Childcare. Please use the governments free Childcare Support Checker to see which funding you are eligible for.
Inspection Reports
Anita registered in 2025. Her first inspection will take place one year after registration.
@Home Childcare’s Quality Pledge
Our registered educators provide the very best care and education to children because they are trained to the highest standards and regularly supported to ensure quality continually improves.
Our quality pledge is our quality guarantee to parents. You can be assured that all of our educators have the following:
- Registered childcare
- DBS checked
- Comprehensive suitability checks i.e. Ofsted & references
- Household members, if any, are fully vetted
- Health approved by a GP
- Fully insured
- Paediatric First Aid certified
- Safeguarding children certified
- Complies with the mandatory childcare standards
- Regular outdoor learning for children
- Safe & clean house regularly risk assessed
- Appropriate and safe toys/equipment
- Sufficient space for numbers of children allowed
- Inspected every year to check quality
- Regular monitored and supported by specialist inspectors
- Regularly updates specialist knowledge & skills with on-going training
- Accepts childcare vouchers, tax-free childcare, student finance etc
- Transparent invoicing & easy payment methods
