Wanderland Nature School
Childminder in Carlton, Nottinghamshire (NG4)
About me
My name is Jesinta, and I have 8 years of experience working with SEN children and adults under Nottingham Autism Support Service, as well as some teaching assistant work with Teaching Personnel. I am a registered, DBS-checked, and qualified childminder, committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for children.
I am passionate about providing a child-centred approach to learning and development. There is no “one size fits all”—every child is different. As a smaller, more holistic setting, we can truly engage with each child who joins us, supporting their learning and development at their own pace.
I am a mother of two children under 7, and after having my own children and working in SEN, I began exploring different approaches to parenting and education. This journey led me to a more holistic approach, with a strong focus on nature and nurture.
At Wanderland, we offer something unique—a blend of home-based childminding with a forest school-style approach and setup.
We open Tuesdays and Thursdays and Fridays only. After School Care and Easter Holiday Club places available on request.
9:30am - 2:30pm
3 children to 1 adult
SEND friendly setting
From £40 per session
+ £3.50 daily consumables charge
Location
Wanderland Nature School & Wellness, Prospect Road, Carlton, Nottinghamshire, NG4 1LY.
Registered childcare for families based in Carlton, Mapperley, Gedling, Porchester, St Anns and the surrounding areas.
Nearby amenities include:
- Carlton Forum Leisure Centre
- Woodthorpe park, Gedling country park
- Carlton library
- Daleside library
- No. 39 bus route
School pick up & drop offs:
- Parkdale Primary School
Fees
Full day from £64
Half day from £24
Hourly from £8
Meals, Snacks & Other Consumables
£1 per hour
Enrolment admin fee - £30
Further information on Consumables and Additional services and how they are applied can be found here
About my home setting
Our Nature School consists of a large outdoor area designed for free play, exploration, and hands-on learning. We have a wild nature area with a mud kitchen and a chicken coop, home to our three resident chickens who love to get involved! There’s also a sensory garden cabin, a sports astro area for team games, bikes, and scooters, and a pond—perfect for watching tadpoles grow into frogs.
Children can enjoy planting areas, where they can try their hand at growing flowers and vegetables, as well as an outdoor painting station and a calming swing for moments of rest. A small outdoor building offers a quiet space for relaxation, while the patio area, overlooking all of Carlton, is the perfect spot for snacks and lunchtime with our little ones.
As well as being outdoors, children have access to the cabin, where they can snuggle up with a blanket and a book or rest on the nap mats if needed. When the weather isn’t ideal—such as during high winds—we use the indoor playroom, kitchen, and dining room space, stocked with books and various toys to keep little ones engaged.
Services offered
Available for: Full and half day care, after school care on request, special educational needs
Cares for: Early years (0-5), School age (6 – 11)
Driver: Yes but we prefer to walk! We have an 8 seater minivan available for excursions further afield.
Language(s) spoken: English
Food Offer
- We ask parents to provide packed lunches from home
- Healthy snacks and drinks provided
- Vegan, vegetarian & halal diets can be catered for
- Food allergies catered for
Activities
We are outdoors most of the day (4hours min) in all weathers (except high winds). We LOVE nature and all things natural so offer a variety of outdoor provisions and natural resources where possible. With 3 chickens laying eggs the children are able to gather eggs for baking activities or a scrambled egg lunch! As well as following the EYFS and making sure children’s developmental needs are met, we focus on essential life skills and encourage independence for all.
Nature Artistry
Animal Interactions
Music & Singing
Water Play
Natural Soap Creations
Fruit and Veg Growing
Herbal Tea Brews
Compost Making
Bread Kneading & Baking
Yoga & Wellness
Funded Childcare Places
Jesinta 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.
Jesinta's Inspection Reports
As a newly registered childcare provider, she may still be in the early stages of her quality and safety checks process. Initial visits focus on supporting new providers and checking that required standards are in place. These visits do not result in a quality grade.
A quality grade is awarded following a full inspection, which usually takes place around 10 to 14 months 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
