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The Story of our Holiday Childcare

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We are a small, home-based holiday provider, where children can nourish and thrive in lovingly prepared environments and a 2-acre garden.   

 

Hannah's backgroun​​d

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I began working with pre-school children in my teens and work with early years children was threaded throughout my early career in dance and arts work.

 

Since 2009, I have been involved in delivery, training, mentoring, making and exchange with over sixty UK settings (nurseries, pre-schools, reception classes, childminders, theatres, arts agencies) and with practitioners and artists in national and international networks.​ I was fortunate to have the opportunity to lecture in Early Childhood at Canterbury  Christchurch University (2013–18), where I gained several post graduates in Early Childhood (MA, EYP, PGCAP, FHEA).

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The idea of developing holiday care at Little Brympton began at an early years conference, where a colleague suggested our home would be an ideal place to bring children. Since that day, I have been in a flow of training, researching, gathering, designing and curating the provision. Creating holiday care for local children has felt like a ‘coming home’ of my passions and has been the most fulfilling and rewarding project I have ever worked on. It is always a joy to share the wonders of Little Brympton and to hear the home and garden come to life with excitable children. 

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I am fortunate to work with Amy, a highly responsive and experienced practitioner and my partner Patch, who is kind, creative and skilled. We are excited by the offer we have developed here and look forward to welcoming you and your children.

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Meet The Team

All our staff are DBS checked and are trained in first aid, safeguarding and food hygiene.

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Hannah (MA Early Years, EYPS, PGCAP, FHEA, First Aid, DSL, SENDCO)

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Hannah and the children enjoying a picnic.

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Amy (PGCE, Forest School, First Aid, Child Mental Health)

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Amy and the children sewing.

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Patch (Resident gardener and artist, joins us at lunchtimes and ocassionally shares his skills)

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Patch and the children making clay


'Wow, this is exemplary. I feel all tingly, like I’ve been transported to another country. Best snack I've ever been served in a setting, there’s such respect and trust. Lucky children and such subtle interventions, it just flows!' (County Advisors)

Thank you for letting us visit your little bit of paradise. We both loved sharing with you and the children. What you've created is so special - we wish more children had the opportunity to spend time in nature and feel 
valued as individuals, as well as part of a community. Love what you do - keep doing it!
(Fee and Alistair Bryce Clegg)
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