Little Hands was established in 2006. We pride ourselves on the friendly, home from home childcare we provide.  Everyone at Little Hands works together to grow strong roots for your child to reach their full potential.  We aim to reach the heights.  

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The Reggio Emilia approach is embedded within our philosophy to learning; an approach that sees the child driven by curiosity and imagination. A philosophy that listens to the child and is directed by their natural desire to explore, create, vocalise and challenge themselves within a safe and secure environment.

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Parents and children are valued and welcomed within our setting.  At Little Hands we ensure all children are appropriately challenged, given opportunities and are supported to become healthy, happy, and successful.  In order to achieve this, we believe:

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• The needs of the child come first

• Learning is active, meaningful and creative

• We have high expectations of ourselves and others

• Every child should be respected as an individual

• We should be sensitive to family influences

• We are in harmony with the wider community around us

• Our environment promotes enthusiasm for learning and attaining new skills

• Natural and organic play enhances children's learning outcomes

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At Little Hands we believe every child should:

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• Feel safe, happy and secure

• Have equality of opportunity

• Be encouraged to express themselves freely and to be spontaneous

• Be offered a stable learning environment

• Be encouraged to develop high self-esteem and a positive attitude

• Be curious and have a continuing love of learning

• Be encouraged to develop social ability and co-operation, good manners and behaviour that are appropriate to their age and development

• Develop understanding and appreciation of the value of their own culture and that of others

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