about us
At Tots Are Us, we provide high-quality childcare in a warm, nurturing, and inspiring environment at our purpose-built nursery in Blezzard Business Park, Seaton Burn.
We understand that choosing childcare is one of the biggest decisions a family can make, which is why we strive to be more than just a nursery. We work in partnership with parents to create a home-from-home environment where every child feels safe, valued, and loved.
Our experienced team is passionate about helping children grow in confidence, develop new skills, and build positive relationships. Through play-based learning, exploration, and meaningful experiences, we encourage children to become curious, independent learners while having fun every day.
We believe children learn best when they are happy, engaged, and excited about their surroundings. Our carefully planned activities follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum and are tailored to children's individual interests and stages of development, ensuring every child receives the support and challenge they need to thrive.
We recognise that parents are their child's first and most important educators. Through our nursery app, families can receive regular updates, photos, observations, and developmental milestones, allowing them to share in their child's learning journey and contribute their own special moments from home.
At Tots Are Us, we are committed to continuous improvement. We invest in the ongoing training and development of our team to ensure we provide the highest standards of care and education. By creating a positive and supportive culture for our staff, we help them deliver exceptional experiences for the children and families we serve.
Whether your child is taking their first steps, making their first friendships, or preparing for school, we are here to support them every step of the way.
Where little learners grow, explore, and flourish.
Meet the team
Claire
OWNER / MANAGER
Claire's journey in childcare began in 2012 when she started volunteering at her local Church every Sunday morning whilst working full-time. Her involvement soon grew to preparing children for their First Holy Communion in collaboration with the Church and the local school. It was during this time that Claire discovered her passion for teaching and decided to pursue a career working with children full-time.
She then went on to complete her training with the local council to become a childminder and proudly established TOTS ARE US. Claire is not only dedicated to nurturing and educating young children, but also passionate about supporting others who wish to enter the childcare profession. She actively provides opportunities for aspiring childcare workers through apprenticeships and work experience placements.
Qualifications
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BA (Hons) Accounting and Computing - University of Sunderland
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Graduate Diploma in Law - Northumbria University
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Currently working towards NPQEYL
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Currently working towards the Early Years Level 5
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Early Years Level 3
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SENCO Level 3
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Enhanced DBS
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Paediatric First Aid
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Safeguarding
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Food Hygiene
early Years practitioners
vikki
Ellie
laura
early years apprentices
ava
abbi
jaime
Natasha
OUR SERVICES
FLEXIBLE CHILDCARE
What makes us unique is that we can offer flexible childcare for those working shifts enabling you to change the days you require childcare from week to week. We regularly work with doctors, nurses and police officers to accommodate childcare around their shifts
SCHOOL DROP OFF/PICK UP
We currently offer these services at Hazelwood Primary School (Wideopen)
If your school is not listed above, please contact us to see if we can accommodate you elsewhere
TERM TIME CHILDCARE
Ideal childcare for teachers as you pay for the childcare you need during term time and then 25% of those fees during school holidays to secure your place for the next term
APPRENTICESHIPS
If you are looking to work in the Early Years and gain your level 2 or 3, Tots Are Us offer paid apprenticeships.
As a 'Childcare Apprentice' you will complete your qualification alongside working as a member of the team.
Support will be given throughout on both a personal and professional level
WORK EXPERIENCE
Already studying at College or University? Come and complete your on the job hours with Tots Are Us
You will gain valuable experience working alongside us and build some lasting friendships
Tots Are Us will support you with your studies wherever possible
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