About Us
Hello! I’m Rhianne and I run Bluebells & Blossoms childminding from my home close to the centre of Sittingbourne. We have utilised our space by designing the downstairs of our home to be solely dedicated to an in-home style nursery. Everything is child level and designed to meet development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. I am a qualified Level 3 Early Years Educator and I’ve also obtained a few other qualifications including a Level 3 in SEND and an NCFE CACHE Level 3 Early Years SENCo qualification. Why Childminding? After working in childcare, primarily in nursery and pre-school roles, I found I desired to create a more family orientated childcare setting with that personal touch whilst keeping some of the same benefits that nurseries can offer. Being able to spend more quality time with every child enables me to provide a unique child-led approach that I felt I wasn't achieving as a nursery practitioner. I’ve tried my best to create this image at Bluebells and Blossoms which started in February 2022. I am constantly self-evaluating and adapting my setting environment to improve – which also means the children have little chance to become uninspired! I love the Reggio Emilia approach as well as Montessori inspired resources and have created my setting with these theories of teaching in mind.
"Alone, we can do so little; together we can do so much"- Helen Keller
At Bluebells and Blossoms, family is at the heart of everything we do. It's the foundation of our values and why we are proud to remain solely family-run.
My husband, Jordan, shares his passion for the natural world with the children, using his expertise as a horticulturalist to teach the children about gardening, changing seasons and how things grow.
As we look ahead to 2025, we are thrilled to be welcoming my mum, Lou, to the team. As a qualified Primary School Teacher, she brings a wealth of knowledge and years of experience in nurturing young minds. Her creative approach to education and her ability to tailor learning experiences to each child's needs will bring so much value to our setting. Together we create a warm, inspiring environment where every child can blossom at their own pace.