This is funding for childcare sessions for 15 hours per week, 38 weeks of the year from the term after their 2nd birthday and is available to families who are accessing certain benefits and meet the relevant criteria. It is not an entitlement for every 2 year old.
Funded Early Learning for 3 and 4 Year Olds (Nursery Education Funding)
All 3 and 4-year-olds in England already get 15 hours a week, or 570 hours a year of free early education. If their parents are living and working in England, 3 and 4-year-olds may be entitled to 30 hours free childcare. An extra 570 hours of free childcare a year, so 1140 hours in total. 30 hours free childcare is available from September 2017.
About Mini Treasures in Croydon
We are a Curiosity Approach and Reggio Emilia inspired nursery in Croydon, caring for children from 3 months to 5 years old and supporting them until they are ready for primary school. Inclusion sits at the heart of everything we do.
Our Mission & Philosophy
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide a dynamic and flexible approach that supports every child, irrespective of their age, stage or ability.
Our Philosophy
To support us in meeting this mission, our approach to learning is as inclusive as possible and we have created a unique philosophy that combines thinking from Reggio Emilia, Curiosity Approach, and Forest School curricula.
By blending indoor and outdoor classrooms in a home-away-from-home environment, we are able to create a space where children feel empowered and ready to learn.
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Who We Are
Mini Treasures got its start over 10 years ago by owner Sharon Siwoku when she was looking for a nursery for her own child and wanted to create a space that didn’t simply help children to hit developmental milestones, but saw them as independent and curious little learners.
“When my son was one year old, I was looking for a quality and family-orientated setting where every child would be seen as an individual and able to thrive in a home-from-home environment where children's imagination and curiosity are enhanced by the educators and the environment.”
Sharon Sikwou, Owner of Mini Treasures Nurseries
As a small group of nurseries, each of our settings has been carefully designed to foster early learning in a fun and safe environment. We strive to make every day engaging for children, using a combination of Reggio Emilia and Curiosity Approach thinking to provide an environment that gives children the opportunity to use natural and authentic resources to enhance their learning.
We believe our innovative approach gives children a bright and positive start in life as we encourage both exploration and discovery as well as emotional intelligence and building friendships.
Merging Teaching and Childcare
We believe that it’s never too early to start learning and that it’s vital to always present opportunities for children to learn and grow as soon as they start at our setting.
By developing our programs with childcare specialists and taking inspiration from a number of philosophies, including Reggio Emilia, Curiosity Approach, and Forest Schools, we’ve been able to hone in on what makes early education a success and created a learning program that allows our children to enter school seamlessly.
At Mini Treasures, we combine teaching and childcare to foster an environment of love and support that also inspires children to have a love for learning.
Staff Qualifications
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About Our Team
The Mini Treasures family includes a diverse team of passionate educators who are committed to your child’s success.
Sharon Siwoku
Director
BA Hons Early Childhood Studies
Early Years Professional Status
At Mini Treasures, we aim to provide the best possible care for children in a loving and caring environment that will enable and prepare them for future learning so that they may become independent and successful in further education establishments.
What to Expect from Mini Treasures
Our mission is to provide the highest quality childcare in Croyden, if not the world!
As part of our commitment, we provide all of our children with:
Multiple Settling In Visits to enable you and your child to adjust to this new experience, as well as bond with your Key Worker and understand their role as your point of contact and your child’s primary carer.
Healthy chef-prepared meals each day that meet dietary restrictions such as gluten-free and vegetarian
The opportunity to explore the surroundings with field trips to local parks and libraries
Events that allow children to learn more about the world around them and visits from local community members including the police and firefighters
Outdoor play teaches little ones how to respect and interact with nature in a meaningful way.
A diverse, all-inclusive environment where all cultures and traditions are honoured and respected.
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