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About Us

Welcome, my name is Joy Fleet-Thompson and I own and run Abbey Mill Childcare.

 

I am an Early Years Practitioner and run Abbey Mill Childcare from my home, which Ofsted rated as "Outstanding" . I look after children from age 0-12 years of age.

I have been an Ofsted registered child minder since 2009, prior to that I was a Primary school teacher for 20 years, and Headteacher for 5 of those years. 

I live on the outskirts of Morpeth in a Grade 11 listed woollen mill . I live with my husband Peter and three children.

The children I care for have a large area to access comprising of; front porch, family room, snug, utility area, downstairs toilet, garden room and enclosed back garden.

At home we are always full of busy. We role play, read stories, write, count, get creative with messy play, paint, glue and cut with scissors. The children may be allowed a short period of supervised screen time. We build with Lego, Duplo, Meccano and Connex and play with Happy Street town, castle and the farm. The children also enjoy the Brio train set, Thomas trains, cars, garage and a dressing up box. We cook and bake together and model with Play Dough. I have a large selection of board games too.In the garden we like to explore, dig, grow plants, play with the outdoor toys and make dens. 

My house is surrounded by beautiful woodlands and river walks which the children and I explore regularly, watching the wild life and seasons change. Morpeth is within walking distance from Olde Abbey Mill and we make the most of its amenities. We visit the library, Toddler groups, parks, river and gardens. We complete real-life activities like shopping for our snack or choosing toys or books for the playroom. In the school holidays we travel further afield to beaches, an adventure playground, National Trust and English Heritage sites, parks, Bolam Lake, Plessey Woods, museums and art galleries. 

I have a food hygiene training certificate, a qualification in domestic science and a five star food hygiene rating. I provide simple meals which include fruit and vegetables. A typical week's menu might be a morning snack of fruit and buttered toast and a drink of water or milk. Lunch might be, toast and soup, natural yogurt and fruit. Simple evening meals are provided such as sandwiches, baked potato, soup, beans on toast, pasta, fruit or vegetable sticks, a biscuit, crisps or breadsticks, crackers or rice cake. I cater for children with specialist diets or allergies. Fruit and drinks are available throughout the day.

Our Location 

Ofsted
 

Ofsted rated this setting as "Outstanding."

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my report.

I also run a weekly toddler group for the local community.

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