Eva Sominka Eva’s home-based childcare -Childminder

My name is Eva Sominka. I'm married with two daughters- Maya age 7 and Lilly age 6. We moved to Kempston Rural area (Wood End) in September 2016 and I am very excited to live in a such a lovely area. We have 2 pets- a small dog and a hamster. Our dog is extremely placid and used to being handled by very young children- which always happens under my supervision. I occasionally get the hamster out of the cage and the children are allowed to give him a treat. Our home is a 4-bedroom end of terrace which has been extended and offers a vast space for children to play and explore. I have a dedicated playroom downstairs with a variety of toys and resources that are rotated regularly. The playroom has a home corner, reading corner, dressing up area, mark-making area and lots more and I have a number of messy play activities too. The large living room is used for dancing and other more physical activities. There is a downstairs toilet easily accessible to the children. I cook all meals and prepare snacks at home and ensure these are balanced and nutritious. Children also get involved in preparing their own snacks and we do baking too! I have a spare bedroom upstairs that is used for babies and children who nap, the room has a baby monitor that is on at all times. I have a large garden that leads via back gate to adjacent play park that is only used by ourselves and few neighbours. This is a fantastic additional outdoor space with climbing frame, swings and slide and various balancing apparatus. From the play park children can see horses and chickens which adds to their experience. I take children to various playgroups, parks, shops and to the woods to extend their learning and understanding of the world. I strive to offer the children in my care a variety of experiences as I believe they are invaluable to their learning and development. I provide daily books for each child so parents can see what their child has been up to in terms of snacks/meals, nappies, sleep and activities. I also have a development folder for each child under the age of 5 where I record all observations, next steps and planning as well as trips and wow moments to ensure all areas of development are covered and also that your child's personal interests and likes are taken into account. I believe every child is unique and I am able to adapt and adjust my approach and my care to suit your child's individual needs.