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Happy belated birthday to Jack.

Everyone here at Buttercup Lane childminders wished Jack a very happy birthday and his birthday cake was just scrummy yummy chocolate cake.

We are so sorry your birthday wishes are late we had a few technical issues.

Its great that its your birthday
its great you shared it too
its great that we’re your Childminders
and we can celebrate with you

A wish for lots of birthday fun.
To last until the day is done.
Hoping that all your wishes comes true,
and your birthday cake is as sweet as you two !

Hurry it’s a special day.
Giddy up and play all day.
Eating ice cream and chocolate cake.
It’s your birthday’s, let’s celebrate!

Happy Birthday Aaron and Tamzin from all your friends at Buttercup Lane Childminders xxx

Its cold. Well the Wind makes it really cold. Today Buttercup Lane Childminders have been to the park again. Picking some more conkers and acorns.
We then went for a run through the leaves on the ground.

Come on Get involved ! We Buttercup Lane Childminders have fully pledged our support and joined “we are child friendly leeds”
We already know that Leeds is the best city in the UK – but we want to make Leeds “the best child friendly city in the UK”.
Leeds…A child friendly city where all children are valued, supported, enjoy growing up and look forward to a brighter future!
Our City is putting young people first.

Leeds City Council have listened to thousands of young voices to find our what is important to the younng people of Leeds and they have
come up with a TOP 12 wish list they feel will make Leeds a child friendly city.

To find out more about The 12 Wishes and child friendly leeds follow the links.

Did you know that the United Nations have a Convention on the Rights of the Child – As childminders in the community understanding and applying these rights are paramount to supporting each child in our care. Every single Right listed in the convention is supported by child friendly leeds but as childminders there are a number that stand out
Right 3. All who work with children should work towards what is best for the child.
Right 12. Children have a right to an opinion in adult decisions which affect them, their opinion should be taken seriously.
Right 23. Children with a disability should get special care and support so they can lead full and indepentent lives.
Right 28. Children have the right to an education.
Right 31. Children have the right to play.

We wonder how many people know Right 42. The government should make the convention known to all adults, children and young people.

If you want to find out how we adopt all the practices into our home and setting here at Buttercup Lane Childminders speak to either Karl or Lia.
If you want to find out more detail about child friendly leeds follow the link above or call 0113 395 0247

child friendly leeds

September update & Summer Holidays
Wow – That was the month that was – as they say .
We have had an amazing 6 weeks and we have been and seen lots of new and exciting things as well as some old favourites. All pictures are loaded onto your private viewing areas for you to check over. During the 6 weeks we have been to ( in no particular order ) Formby Beach, Liverpool, Scarborough, Mr Copleys Farm, Temple Newsam, Yorkshire Wildlife Park, Whitley Bay, Stockeld Park Summer Adventure Land, Roundhay Park, Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Brimham Rocks, Knaresborough, Huddersfield, Switherns Farm, Pugneys, Wetherby, Manchester, Yorkshire Railway Museum, The Angel of the North, Newcastle & Middlesborough, Pontefract Park, Rothwell Park, Castleford, MIddlestown, Halifax as well as taking in 3 Leeds Breeze festivals These are just some of the places we have been to you should see the list of activites that we have done these include Walking, Climbing, Swimming, Diving, Dancing, Crabbing, Fishing, Juggling, Biking, Digging, Painting to name but a few. All in all we have had a terrific time over the last month or so.
Buttercup Babies – New Starters
Well we have been very busy and we have some new starters here at Buttercup Lane Childminders, welcome Morgan and Summer alongside Jake, Alex, Logan. We have also seen some big leaps forward with some of our older children, Some are starting nursery – some are starting junior school and some have taken the giant leap and started High School …. Where does the time go. We wish all the very best of luck to all our Buttercup Babies no matter how big or small.

July is a very busy month for Buttercup Lane Childminders and today we are celebrating another birthday for one of our little Buttercups. – Big Raine.

happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday dear big Raine
Happy birthday to you

Hip hip x x

Happy Birthday to all our little Buttercups. Today we have three birthdays We have Kai, Baby Isla and Antony.
Not forgetting a belated 1st Birthday to LilyMae – Mr Tumble says a big “HELLO”

So a huge fantastic Massive Buttercup Lane Childminders birthday wishes to everyone.

Not forgetting little old me !

Buttercup Lane Childminders wish Kai a very very 1st Happy Birthday.

Kai, you are one today
And learning so very much,
There is nothing in this house,
That you don’t want to touch!
Your fingerprints are evident,
In every single place,
Along with the mischievous smile,
On your little face!
You have made everyone lives complete,
In each and every way
You always brighten up
Every single day.
You are a special little boy,
We’ll watch your life unfold,
Have a Happy Birthday.
Now you are one year old!

Happy Birthday Kai from all your friends at Buttercup Lane Childminders. !

At Buttercup Lane Childminders – we have another 3 new children. What a week it has been. We cannot wait until we are firing on all cylinders – we have so many fun and exciting things planned , so we welcome Aiden, Jake and Abi to our extended family.

Buttercup Lane Childminders are commited to delivering exception child care to each and every child with in our care. We focus on each childs interests and we introduce new activities for all, keeping learning fresh and most importantly fun. We construct the “scaffolding” and we let the children use their own ideas to build their knowledge and experience everything that they need as individuals to further their development.

This week we have been on two training courses. These were very interesting and we have learnt a great deal to support our child care.

The Characteristics of Effective Learning

Autism & Aspergers Awareness