My name is Melanie Smith. I have been a childminder for 6 years. I have 2 children Chloe who is 19 years old and Matthew who is 11 years old. My dad Tom also lives with us in the property. We have 2 cats Woody and Jess.

I provide a home from home quality childcare service. My aim to to make children feel safe and secure in my care while providing varied learning opportunities.

I have a dedicated playroom in my home as well as a big living area for extra space. I also have a large kitchen diner for meals and baking and indoor messy play activities as well as arts and crafts activities. I also have a spacious garden with tuff tray activities sand and water play.

We also do lots of trips out and about. I have membership at Paignton zoo, dinosaur world we are also national trust members and also like to visit places like occombe farm, parks, soft play, Haldon forest and beaches.

I use an online system to record progress and do daily diaries you can access this on desktop and through a phone app so you can always see your child’s progress.

Who to contact

Contact Name : Melanie Smith

Contact Position : Childminder

Telephone : 07398 935854

E-mail : preciousstepschildcare@yahoo.com

Notes : Check out my Facebook page Precious steps childcare for more details about my setting.

Where to go

Name : Precious Steps Childcare

Address : Roselands
PAIGNTON
Devon

Postcode : TQ4

Other Details

Costs

Table of costs

Childcare Information

Vacancies

Details : Contact provider for vacancy details.

Funded Places

3 & 4 year old funding : Yes

2 year old funding : Yes

Opening Times & Facilities

Opening Times

FacilitiesRefreshments
Ride-ons
Role play dressing up
Sandpitsand play
Messy Play Area
Wendy House
PuzzlesJigsaws
Books & Storytelling
Quiet Area
Both indoor and outdoor activities
Kitchen
Kitchen Facilities
Reading
Nature Exploration
Open Space
Sleeping Area
Multicultural Themed Play
Construction toys
Music Room
Cookery
Music time
Sensory Play
Nappy changing facility
Pet Cats
Toys
Small world toys
Out-door Play
Outdoor Playspace
Songs, Rhymes and Music
Events parties
Arts & Crafts
Visit & Outings
Baby Facilities
Home Corner
Baby toys
Walks to local park etc
House based activities
Water play
Games
Accessible Parking
Garden
Treasure baskets
Pets
Picnics
Playroom

School Pickups

Offers pickups : No

Schools : Curledge Street Primary & Nursery School

Details : Pick ups and drop offs

Ofsted Information

Ofsted URN: EY473477

Link to latest and historical ofsted inspection reports