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We have a fantastic new educational pen at Buttercup Lane Childminders, Ask Lia to show you it. The pen is like no other it reads pictures and asks you to group items together using flashcards.
Its amazing and helps with Maths and English. We played with the pen for hours and we cant put it down.

Its time to start wrapping up – the dark nights are drawing in and its freezing on a morning so get your scarfs and gloves ready because Winter is on its way.!

Dear Buttercup Lane Childminders

I would like to thank you both from the bottom of my heart for all the care, love and help I received from you for the last few months that we have known each other. I can’t describe how much my little boy adores you both. He always talks about you and about what he was doing with you and what he has learnt. He always asks when he is coming back. I know that he is safe and happy in your care. During the last few months his English has improved tremendously. And I know that its all thanks to you.  I saw and appreciated how from the beginning your where trying to help him to adapt and understand.  Now I;m catching him so often role playing and pretending to be talking to you or Karl or one of your daughters. You have helped me with his potty training and counting. I can see how his self esteem is growing thanks to you. I love all those BIG little touches you put in like the book where you write what he is doing and what he is eating and what he has learned  each day, not to mention all the photos and the pictures he made while he was with you.

Lia I admire you so much and I think you are a brilliant child minder, you always keep children occupied. Its so lovely that your taking my son to different parks and play groups and allow him to explore new places and mix with other children, and I know that even when he is at home with you he is never bored, thats why he wants to come back so much. You make so much effort with all the little gifts and parties. You arrange things that shows us not only our son but things from your culture and your way of life. I also want to thank Karl for teaching him some good manners. Last time he burped he said in English to me “Pardon Me” I asked surprised who taught you that because  being Polish we don’t speak English at home and he answered “Karl”

I also want to thank you both for making us but especially me feel so welcome. I won’t forget that I could always come to you and share my concerns and tell you about my problems, you listen and give me good advice. I’m grateful that you helped me realise some things that you never judged me and also Im very grateful for helping me with my work commitments when I have to work longer than expected.  Your always there for me and Kazio and your pickup and drop off service worked perfectly for me when I had to work late at night as well as when I need you in an emergency.

I very happy to meet such lovely people and I can recommend you to anyone without hesitation.

Thank you again

Agnieszka Golas

Well what can we say about Legoland, It huge and there is fun to be had in every inch of this wonderful place. We had two full days of total enjoyment even though it was very hard work. There is so much to see in such a short space of time. We did not even cover half of it but though the special offer we got made it very worth the while, we enjoyed it so much so that we are already planning next years visit to see the other half.

There will be a full detailed report and all the pictures from the trip. But the trip included lots of Physical Development, Knowledge & Understanding of the World, Personal Social & Emotional Development, Communication Language & Literacy , Problem Solving Reasoning & numeracy & well as Creatice Development all key areas of learning at Buttercup Lane Childminders in East Ardsley.

We at Buttercup Lane Childminders are going to LEGO LAND. We will post details with photographs on our website on our return. We are targeting the following six areas of learning and development PSED, CLL, PSRN, KUW, PD, CD

We have been extremely busy in the last two weeks. We have been to a few educational local places of interest. These include Tropical World – Roundhay, Oakwell Hall – Batley, Temple Newsam Park – Halton, Pontrfract Park – Pontefract & Swimming to keep us all fit. A good time was had by all and photogtaphs of our days out will be uploaded soon.

If you would like to given access to see our pictures please speak to Karl who will give you your access codes.

We have changed our telephone number as we have had some technical problems with our old telephone provider. All the problems are now sorted and you can reach us on the contact numbers on the left. Our New home telephone number is 01924 691685.

Valentines day is coming and we will be getting creative !!

We wish you success and happiness in 2011. We are looking forward to another busy year and with lots of activities and fun all the way at Buttercup Lane Childminders.