At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide nature-led childcare and support home education in a Montessori environment.
- Company: A values-driven agency focused on outdoor, screen-free learning.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible hours, ongoing training, and meaningful family connections.
- Other info: Flexible roles available, with opportunities for training and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives through nature-based learning and genuine relationships.
- Qualifications: Experience with children 0-11; passion for outdoor learning; relevant qualifications preferred but not essential.
Home-Based Montessori & Forest School Childcare Provider
Location: Chester (Handbridge, Curzon Park, Great Boughton, Christleton) and Stoke-on-Trent (Trentham, Westlands, Newcastle-under-Lyme) — in-home, across client households
Hours: Full-time, part-time and ad hoc/one-off bookings available
Ages cared for: Newborn to 11 years, with a primary focus on 0–5s
About us
We provide specialised, nature-led childcare and home education support to families in Chester and Stoke-on-Trent, working exclusively within our clients' own homes. Our approach blends Montessori principles with a forest school ethos — outdoor exploration, hands-on learning, and unhurried, screen-free days — alongside organic, Ayurvedically-informed nutrition and meal preparation. We’re looking for carers who share our belief that children thrive with patience, nature, real food, and genuine connection.
The role
As a Home-Based Childcare Provider, you’ll become a trusted, familiar presence within the families you work with — not a visiting professional, but something closer to an extension of the household itself. Each day will look a little different depending on the family and the child, but will typically include:
- Leading Montessori-inspired activities within the child's home, using materials and approaches suited to their age and stage
- Taking children outdoors daily — to the garden, local woodland, parks or green spaces — for forest school-style, weather-appropriate exploration and play
- Preparing organic, seasonal meals and snacks in the family's kitchen, including baby food and toddler menus tailored to Ayurvedic principles where required
- Supporting daily routines, naps, and gentle boundaries in a calm, low-screen environment
- Where relevant, supporting home education activities alongside parents, drawing on Montessori and nature-led learning principles
- Building genuine, warm relationships with children and families, adapting to each household's own rhythms and values
- Covering one-off, ad hoc and occasional bookings as well as regular placements, with the flexibility to settle into a new home and routine quickly and confidently
What we’re looking for
- Experience working with children aged 0–11, ideally within a Montessori, forest school, nanny, or home childcare setting
- A genuine passion for outdoor, nature-based learning in all weathers
- Some knowledge of or willingness to train in nutritionally considered, organic and Ayurvedic food preparation for babies and young children
- A calm, patient, nurturing manner, with excellent communication skills and the ability to build trust quickly with both children and parents
- A relevant childcare qualification (e.g. Level 3 in Early Years, Montessori diploma, or equivalent) is desirable but not essential for the right candidate
- An enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one), current paediatric first aid certification (or willingness to complete one), and full safeguarding awareness
- Flexibility and discretion, as you’ll be working within the privacy of family homes and will be trusted with sensitive routines and personal information
What we offer
- Competitive hourly rates, reflecting your experience and qualifications
- A mix of regular and ad hoc bookings to suit your preferred working pattern
- Ongoing training in Montessori practice, forest school delivery, and Ayurvedic nutrition for children
- The opportunity to build meaningful, long-term relationships with the families you work with
- A genuinely values-led role, working with families who share our commitment to natural, wholesome, screen-free childhoods
How to apply
Please send your CV along with a short covering note telling us about your experience with children, your approach to outdoor and nature-based care, and why our philosophy resonates with you. We look forward to hearing from you. Training and help obtaining relevant qualifications is available for the right candidate.
Nanny’s and Mothers aides for Montessori style agency in Stoke-on-Trent employer: Little Miracles
Join our dedicated team as a Home-Based Childcare Provider, where you will enjoy a supportive work culture that prioritises nature-led learning and genuine connections with families in Chester and Stoke-on-Trent. We offer competitive hourly rates, flexible working patterns, and ongoing training opportunities in Montessori practices and Ayurvedic nutrition, ensuring you grow both personally and professionally while making a meaningful impact on children's lives. Experience the joy of nurturing young minds in a role that values patience, outdoor exploration, and wholesome living.
