Natasha Rudkin: Tasha's Tiny Tots
- SEN Friendly setting
- Wheelchair accessible
- Small amount of makaton communication
About me
Hello, I am a mum who has brought 4 children up on my own. My children are all grown up and having children of their own. Our home setting is called Tasha Tiny’s Tots and I share my home with my husband, youngest son and our friendly family golden retriever dog called Alfie.
My previous experience has been working with 0-5 year olds as a group worker around Lincolnshire. I used to work at a special needs school as a classroom assistant, a mid-day supervisor and I also have personal experience of special needs. I have a level 3 diploma in Childcare and Education as well as a foundation degree in hospital and health care.
I am keen for children to learn through play by exploring the world around them both indoors and outdoors. I like to have fun and if that means we go dancing in the rain then we shall. I believe the home environment provides enrinching experiences to support your child’s physical and emotional learning.
I’m at my happiest when I see little faces light up as they learn through play. Tasha’s Tiny Tots is ready to welcome you into our home.
Essential Information
7am – 6pm
- Full and half day
- Before & after school
- Holidays
- From £5.50 an hour
- Funding for 2,3 & 4 year olds
- Imagination and play-based learning
- Outdoor & messy play
- SEND friendly setting
- Wheelchair access
- Small amount of Makaton communication
About my home setting
- We have an open plan kitchen dining room where children can come to paint, craft and messy play, all of these resources are readily available for children and will have themed weeks or days in this space. In our kitchen will promote healthy eating and let the children help prepare meals and engage in sensory exploration.
- Our living room will be a quieter area where children can play with a range of toys, puzzles and read books. During themed weeks, our book topic will cover our theme.
- We will have a dedicated room adjacent to our living room where children can nap which will be suitable and meet the needs of your child.
- We will actively get outside (weather permitting) and play in our outdoor space. We have a garden for children to play in where we will plant vegetables and watch them grow. We will also have various outdoor toys and activities so children can explore the outdoors.
Location
Tasha’s Tiny Tots is located in Louth, Lincolnshire (LN11 8RX) and have local access to:
- A number of play parks within reasonable walking distance including two nature walks leading into our historical town, such as the railway walk or Meridian Leisure Centre.
- We can explore Hubbard’s Hills where there is a water stream and lots of wildlife to discover.
- Louth town Centre has a Library which we can go in and read books, or discover other groups such as musical or sensory play.
- We can also take a walk to one of our local playgroups or activity centres close by.
- We can provide pick up and drop off to two local schools which are St Bernard’s School and Eastfield Infants and Nursery Academy.
Funded Childcare Places
Natasha 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.
Other Information
Food offer: Home cooked fresh meals. Halal, vegetarian & vegan diets catered for.
Driver: Yes
Language spoken: English, small amount of Makaton
School runs to/from: We can provide pick up and drop off to two local schools which are St Bernard’s School and Eastfield Infants and Nursery Academy.
Natasha's inspection reports
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Full inspections usually take place around 10 to 14 months after the anniversary of 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
