Eileen A's Reviews
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5 out of 5
Parents say
The childminder receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring, nurturing environment and structured daily activities. Children thrive under the attentive care, enjoying outdoor time, home-cooked meals, and educational experiences. Parents appreciate the excellent communication, including photo updates and detailed reports. The setting is described as a "home away from home" where children form strong bonds and develop socially and emotionally.
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Our son has been with Eileen full-time for just over a year now, since he’s been 10 months old, and he has thrived and developed more since than we could have ever imagined. He loves Eileen, her staff and his little friends and is so happy there. Never picked him up and he wasn’t beaming from the day that he’s had.
All staff members are incredibly kind, caring and loving and they put a lot of effort into providing a safe and supportive environment that allows for creative and balanced indoor and outdoor experiences. The children learn about new themes every week and get to go out to different local places every day. Eileen and her team enable the children to discover their surroundings whilst advancing their physical and mental skills, leaving them with an unmatched curiosity about the world. The freshly prepared home-cooked food that Eileen prepares every day is fantastic, healthy and tasty and she makes sure to celebrate holidays, birthdays etc. Staff members really know each child individually and build strong relationships with each and every one of them.
We also really appreciate the value all staff members place on teaching good behaviour and helping little ones develop their social skills, always cooperating with parents and providing helpful advice. Her setting really has become my son’s second family and we are incredibly grateful to all staff for everything they are doing for our little boy. We are due a second baby soon and would feel very lucky if she can attend Eileen’s setting once parental leave is over.
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ChDoLe
on 30/07/2024
We have taken all three of our children to Eileen in recent years - our oldest is now 6 - and we feel exactly the same as we have all the way through - that we have total confidence they are well looked after and happy while they’re with her and her assistants.
Our youngest is there currently and couldn’t be happier going in Monday to Thursday.
We travel from Richmond because once you find the right person it’s worth doing and we’ve always been able to manage pick up times within the hours very easily.
It’s been a great journey :)
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Ed F
on 13/03/2024
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Eileen A
on 13/03/2024:
Awww thank you 🤩 it’s been a pleasure having your beautiful children ❤️
Where do I start...
We were so lucky to come across Eileen and her team 2 years ago! In urgent need of a childminder due to work situation, I came across Eileen's profile and gave her a call. Lucky for us at the time she had a spot come up, due to unforeseen circumstances .
She invited me to come hangout in Turnham Green Park to see how my boy would feel in a new environment and new playmates, since then we haven't looked back.
Eileen has a formidiable team, my boy has grown so attached to Amy and Astrid ,who he adores ,not even giving me a second glance in the morning when dropping him off.
The team are always doing something different, whether its making sand castles in Chiswick Park, or bashing instruments at music class, yet with all that fun being had there is an undertone of structure and old fashioned discipline which is hard to find these days. She has a remarkable understanding of the development needed in these early years.
Her expertise has taught us such a great deal, even though we have two older children.
I could go on, but if you're looking for a safe, structured, fun loving place for your bundle of joy to hangout everyday, then look no further . That's if you're lucky enough to get a spot.
6 Stars..
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JillF
on 08/03/2024
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Eileen A
on 08/03/2024:
Awwww we will miss you all so much when you move ❤️ if you come back to London you know where we are x
We feel so fortunate to have found Eileen and her wonderful team. Our son started at the setting at 9 months of age and has thrived in the loving, caring and fun environment that Eileen passionately curates. Every effort is made to make both the children and parents feel comfortable, with a thorough settling in period and adaptations to routines welcomed as your child grows.
Wind, rain or sun; Eileen and the team always take the children out for activities in the local parks, library or soft play with plenty of photos and updates provided: always beaming smiles! Being outside in green spaces and discovering nature is a huge plus for us and is a core part of the day.
The level of nurture is apparent on all fronts - introduction to counting, singing, arts and crafts, guidance during group play - all of which has led to our son showing great signs of confidence and emotional intelligence at 21 months.
The meals are so varied and lovingly made, encouraging the children to enjoy eating together as a social occasion.
Our son goes off everyday excited to see his friends, often forgetting to say goodbye as makes his way to the kitchen for breakfast! It genuinely feels like being part of a big family and we are so grateful to Eileen and her team. We just hope she’ll have room for baby number 2!
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LAW1307
on 07/03/2024
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Eileen A
on 07/03/2024:
Thank you so much for your fantastic review - I couldn’t ask for nicer families ❤️ it’s a privilege to look after such gorgeous children ❤️
I feel so lucky to have found Eileen- her and her team are just absolutely brilliant.
As a first time mum, I was so nervous about my daughter starting childcare at the same time as moving house and starting back at work, but Eileen and her team couldn't have made it easier. The transition was really smooth and Eileen was so accommodating to make sure our daughter was settled and happy with the new normal.
A few months in and our daughter is well and truly thriving with Eileen. She is so happy to go there each morning and the children all just seem like one big happy family. The kids do lots of fun activities including daily outdoor time in Chiswick House and Gardens, trips to soft play and the library and also crafts and baking as well as playing with lots of toys. Eileen also prepares home made food for each meal and sends regular photos so we can see how her day is going.
Couldn't recommend Eileen, Amy and Astrid enough- thank you guys!!!
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AlexaO
on 05/03/2024
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Eileen A
on 05/03/2024:
Awww thank you for your lovely message, we are so happy A has joined us and settled in so well, she’s a perfect addition to our little group ❤️Thank you for choosing us
I can't sing Eileen and her team's praises highly enough. Our daughter started settling in during lockdown and I was worried that, being a lockdown baby, she would struggle to settle with a new person. However, Eileen and the team instantly made her part of the family and it was so lovely to watch her grow and develop so happily with her little group of quasi-siblings over the subsequent two years. She genuinely loved going there and it made my return to work so much easier knowing that. Also, milestones such as potty training, and transitions like adapting to a new baby, were made infinitely easier with Eileen's expert help and the strong bond she had created with my daughter.
Eileen has also looked after my 7mo baby and he goes happily into the setting like he's known her forever.
Overall, I trust Eileen implicitly with my two children - can't think of a better compliment than that!
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Hester
on 10/09/2023
As first-time parents, we were extremely nervous about sending our baby to a setting for a full 5 working days, which we both needed for work. With Eileen, her family, and team, it turned out to be the best decision we could have ever made, both for our child and for ourselves. On top of all the other reviews here, which we can fully relate to, I personally found it a perfect balance to offer our son very close relationships with both his carers (no turnaround whatsoever) and his 'mates,' who have become like daytime siblings to him in a family-like setting, on the one hand, and peace of mind for the baby turning toddler by not actually staying at home (which was extremely important for both of his parents working from home).
If you combine the best aspects of a nanny and a nursery, that's pretty much what Eileen offers. And I haven't even mentioned the healthy nap routines, meals, developmental advice, and the wonderful community of former and current parents. Although we have moved out of London, if we ever consider having a second child, I might decide to move back solely to send them to Eileen's – honestly!
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XSNK
on 31/08/2023
Eileen and her two employees Amy & Giulia are fantastic.
The setting is lovely, in her home in Chiswick, and very clean. There are several rooms for the children to eat in, sleep in, play in, and every child looks so happy to be there.
My son is always ecstatic to go and always comes back with a smile on his face.
Eileen is lovely and kind, very mindful of each child, and knows each individual routine. She makes her meals and snacks from scratch, nutritious and balanced meals, and adapts them to the child.
She offers educational activities for all ages and has plenty of toys for the children to use during the day.
I like that she takes them out every morning to various places and includes sensory activities for the youngest ones. She even bakes with them when she can.
I cannot recommend her enough, she is gifted when it comes to children and there is no one else in this neighbourhood I would feel confident leaving my child to.
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Alix G
on 06/06/2023
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Eileen A
on 06/06/2023:
Thank you so much for your wonderful review 😊 I’m very lucky to have such amazing families, which makes my job so much easier 👍
Eileen and her team have been absolutely fantastic, we couldn’t have asked for anything more and highly rate to anyone.
We’ve been at the setting 20 months now and if it weren’t for us moving out of London, we would be staying with her and wanting to ensure our next child enrolled with her too.
Our daughter started with them at the age of 9 months, she ensured excellent settling in sessions in plenty of time ahead of that and worked with us to help everyone adapt to the new routine, nap times, breast milk etc.
Our daughter loves going to the setting, a true home from home, and they have all become an extended family.
Her learning and development has gone from strength to strength and I truly don’t believe would be as advanced had she been at another setting.
She loves the routine, outdoor play every morning at a different local park with plenty of activities, games and rhymes to boot.
The freshly prepared food at meal times are second to none.
You receive plenty of photo updates throughout the day so you can see how much fun and what your little one is getting up to, plus daily online diary recordings for you to reach each evening so you know everything that’s happened in the day, what they’ve done, what they’ve eaten, nappy changes, how long they’ve slept, it is highly informative and really helpful.
Not much more to say than 5 stars all round. We’re so sad to be leaving and if you’re lucky to snap up a space, if one is available, you won’t regret it.
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Louisa M
on 05/06/2023
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Eileen A
on 05/06/2023:
awww thank you so much for the lovely review x we will miss you all but wish you all
the best in your new home and I’m sure M will be a wonderful big sister ❤️
My husband and I are utterly thrilled with the care our daughter has received from Eileen and her wonderful team. Eileen is a true professional with unrivalled experience and knowledge but also an incredible passion with shines through in everything she does.
Being a nervous first-time mum, Eileen welcomed us to do play dates over an extended period of time. It was here I saw first-hand just how fantastic the team are. They are so attentive and nurturing, knowing exactly what each individual child needs at any given moment of the day. They have the most incredible relationships with the children and it made me so excited and relieved to see how comfortable and happy the children in their care are.
Since then we have been more and more impressed each day. Our daughter adores her time at Eileen’s. Her days are well structured and the activities are delivered with careful consideration. Our daughter regularly greets us with artwork, baked goods and other ‘creations’ with such pride. Eileen has also managed to convert the ‘fussy’ 12-month daughter we gave her to a real foodie with all the delicious, homemade meals she receives!
It will never stop astounding us how thorough Eileen is with her communication. We get the most wonderful set of photo updates during the day followed by an in-depth online daily account. Eileen and her team always have time to discuss the day at pick up and we know, should we need, we can contact her at any point in the day and get a swift response.
Ultimately, we couldn’t trust Eileen and the team more with the care of daughter which is probably the most powerful point we can make!
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Tor
on 06/02/2023
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Eileen A
on 06/02/2023:
Awwww what a lovely heartfelt review ❤️thank you so much for allowing us to look after J she’s such a wonderful addition to the group 🥰
Not a day goes by that my husband and I don't feel grateful that we managed to get a place at Eileen's setting for our daughter. Eileen and her team are caring, kind and have infinite patience with not only the children but also us parents! Eileen and Amy always have time for a quick chat at the start and end of the day and the daily photos show the varied and exciting activities our daughter gets up to. It's deeply reassuring to know how happy all the children are and see the blossoming relationships they have with each other - it's given our daughter a real home from home to grow up in. Eileen does so much more than serve delicious home cooked food, issue a weekly newsletter and send colourful crafts home to adorn our walls (if that wasn't already enough!). Hosting an annual summer picnic and Christmas party really adds to how she goes above and beyond to make us feel part of a community.
I could go on about how wonderful Eileen and her team are forever, but the absolute best benchmark for me is that every single morning without fail our daughter launches herself into Eileen's arms - chattering and smiling away, too excited to be there to bother to say goodbye to us! I'm not sure if you truly want much more than that!
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FRR
on 20/01/2023
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Eileen A
on 20/01/2023:
Awwww thank you for the gorgeous review - such a pleasure to have your daughter as part of our little team x
Eileen and her team have looked after both of our two daughters. I am not sure there is much we can add to the other reviews but if we have another child we will definitely be calling on Eileen again! All of the children who attend the setting are so happy and well looked after. From the home cooked lunches and suppers, beautiful seasonal crafts, weekly newsletters and developmental updates and “parents evenings” we really couldn’t ask for anything more. It is lovely to be sent photos of your child throughout the day so you can see them happy and so well catered for. What really appealed to us was the home setting which was large enough for our daughters to spend time with other children their age. This made the transition to nursery/school easier and happier.
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Clarissa
on 18/01/2023
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Eileen A
on 20/01/2023:
Thank you for the lovely review 😊 can’t wait for the 3rd to join us (😜 or the dog! 😂) we love your children - they are super, funny and cool x thanks for making our job easy and rewarding x
Our daughter attended Eileen’s setting for 3 years and it was absolutely the best decision we made. Eileen is caring, loving, attentive, responsive and caters to the individual needs of all the children in her setting. She fosters excellent relationships between the children and what struck me every time we came to collect our daughter was that all the children were happy.
We loved everything from the daily pictures on WhatsApp through the day of how our daughter was doing, to the artwork she would come home with, the weekly newsletter, and then crafts and gifts that came home on birthdays and special occasions. We were very sad when the time came for our daughter to move on to school and we are so grateful for everthing she learnt during her time with Eileen.
If there was a rating greater than outstanding on ofsted, Eileen’s setting would get it.
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DrZF19
on 18/01/2023
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Eileen A
on 18/01/2023:
Awww thank you so much for your lovely review 😊it’s been an absolute pleasure looking after D and we all miss her so much ❤️ thank you for choosing my setting - you have all been so wonderful to work with 😊
Having "shopped around" (researching, visiting nurseries and other childminder settings) and even having started with another provider, I came by Eileen's setting accidently, when I saw her and her team out and about with some very happy & well engaged toddlers, which lead to my getting in touch with her online.
I had to return to work when my daughter was still very young, and feeling that her previous settings weren't up to scratch gave me terrible anxiety and guilt. Finding Eileen's setting was like a gift from God (I say this by no means of hyperbole).
My daughter started her settling-in period at Eileen's just before turning 8 months old, and remained with her until she was nearly 2 (as we relocated).
My daughter has dietary requirements, I practice Gentle Parenting and she is my first & only child (I say this, as some reading this review may relate to the "first time mom" experience, and how precious we can be about every little detail). With Eileen, there was never any doubt in my mind that there'd be a risk of complacency where my daughters diet was concerned. She took genuine care and attention. She clearly researched ingredients, made special meals for my daughter & communicated fluidly with me on the topic.
Regarding my parenting style- Eileen operates in what feels like a partnership of care; she is very focused on clear and concise communication with the children, the why's and what for's were always explained to them in a way that they could comprehend, helping them to learn and develop. The children's interaction with one another was closely monitored, and the children were encouraged to be communicative, assertive & independent, at a pace befitting them. (On a side note, Eileen speaks with good grammar & she is articulate in her communication. This is something that is very important for me, as I view it not only as a bonus, but as a vital tool in promoting good speech development in infants & toddlers.)
At drop off and pick up every day, Eileen was always very much available to chat through any concerns that I might have had regarding my daughter, as well as open to discuss any general queries that I might have had regarding development or whatsoever. In addition to the comfort created through the trust I had regarding my daughters care, my workday was made easier still by the receipt of picture messages throughout the day.
The daily activities at Eileen's are varied/educational/developmental/creative and she has an outing to one of the local parks (weather permitting) daily, where she brings along outdoor toys and encourages free play, in a well chosen spot, which she'd cordon off with cones. I absolutely loved this.
Further to that, a weekly newsletter was sent out, outlining things like special events, menu, and encouraging continuity between learning at home & in the setting by highlighting a weekly theme/ focus point that parents could adopt at home as conversation or activity points with their child.
Throughout the duration from when we started to when we finished, my daughter was only ever ill once, feeling very poorly with a temperature (due to an ear infection, it transpired). Upon being called I left work immediately to fetch my daughter, and when I arrived, Eileen had stripped her to her nappy (to alleviate the temperature), had her in a quite room, and she was cradling her tenderly. It was a sight that immediately relieved much of the panic I'd felt in the short journey from my office to Eileen's house.
She genuinely cares for each of the children in her care. And unlike the perception I have of some other settings (in that they are "all money" and the child is merely a headcount), Eileen seems to take great pride and pleasure from her work, and with that, it's evident that she ensures to impart this enthusiasm and diligence onto her team (a very well selected team of conscientious, energetic & endearing characters). She genuinely strives to see your child develop.
Needless to say perhaps at this point in my review, but I would recommend Eileen's setting to every parent. It broke my heart having to move my daughter to a different setting when we relocated, and although her new setting is good, it simply isn't on a par, on any level, to the diligent care that was available at Eileen's.
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MamaNat
on 04/01/2022
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Eileen A
on 04/01/2022:
Thank you so much for your lovely review - it’s so touching to hear the wonderful things you have to say about the setting x we miss you both dearly and hope to see you both whenever you are next in London x
Eileen and her team not only took the time to get to know our then 1 year old daughter but also us as parents which provided a great sense of community. From the moment our little girl stepped in the doors it was a warm and caring environment, home from home which is exactly what we were after. The team offered so many enriching learning opportunities and encourages children’s sense of belonging. Our daughter also loved the menu, which was an added bonus :) We could not be more thankful to all those involved, we were just sad we couldn't stay with you longer as we were moving to a new area. Thank you!
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Nats
on 29/12/2021
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Eileen A
on 30/12/2021:
Awww thank you for your lovely review x we miss you all and can’t to catch up soon x
We are the parents of two boys – one who is almost 10 and the other who is almost 4. Not knowing that Eileen even existed we sent our first son to a local nursery. He got good care albeit in a setting with a large number of children but with a high ratio of children to carers.
Having learned that Eileen existed we made the decision to place our second son with her. This has proven to be a very good decision.
He settled in with Eileen and the team at 18 months of age and remained with her until September 2021 when he started school. He built a very strong bond with Eileen, her team and the other children in the setting. We never had any issues at handover time – he was always happy to see Eileen and her team. He started as one of the youngest children in the setting and over the time he spent with her became one of the eldest. As a consequence he developed a very caring and nuturing personality and built some very strong connections with the other children in the setting. Eileen helped to instil a desire to learn, to cook, a taste in music (albeit questionable e.g. Steps 5-6-7-8) and good communication skills.
Eileen and the team provide good communication throughout the day with photos of what our son was getting up to, loads of exercise (visits to parks and playgrounds), great food and good table manners. Eileen also helped to prepare our son to transition to his school-life, he left Eileen very secure in the skills and abilities he learned and has started school as a very confident, chatty, cheerful and personable boy – with his new teachers and other parents frequently commenting on his personality and confidence. We’ve kept in touch with Eileen and her team as well as some of the children and parents from the setting and plan to continue doing so.
We highly recommend Eileen to anyone looking for childcare in the Chiswick area !
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W4rents
on 16/11/2021
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Eileen A
on 16/11/2021:
Awww thank you so much for your wonderful review x it has been a pleasure to look after such a beautiful boy and we miss his cheeky face, his funny sense of humour, huggles and is varied taste in music! ‘I like traffic lights’ being just one of them lol
My daughter attended Eileen’s setting full time from 12 months until she turned 3 and moved to nursery. She has absolutely loved it there and has thrived under Eileen’s care. Eileen provided a good range of activities both indoors and outdoors and home cooked food. As parents we received a detailed account of the day via a daily diary, as well as whatsapp photos throughout the day. Eileen cares greatly about the children in her care and we’ve always felt that she knows our daughter as well as we do. Her assistant Amy is also brilliant and my daughter adores her. All in all, we’ve been really happy and would recommend highly.
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Mrs_L
on 14/11/2021
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Eileen A
on 16/11/2021:
Thank you so much for your lovely review, it’s been a pleasure to have her and we miss her dearly.
Our son was with Eileen and her team from just before 2 till 4 years old. What can we say - they were not just a provider for us but an extended family. Excellent care, plenty of different activities, very very organised and just the best care we could ask for. He has grown into an independent kid whilst he was there and misses his time there. Thank you Eileen and team!
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Anthony
on 13/11/2021
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Eileen A
on 16/11/2021:
Awww thanks for your review, we so miss you all
Eileen looked after both of my sons from an early age. My elder son was in Eileen's care from 12 months, 5 full days per week until he started school, at which time he dropped to afternoon sessions. My younger son joined Eileen's care from 5 months, 5 days a week until July 20', again when he started school. Both sons settled into the setting well and both absolutely adore Eileen and her family. Eileen is an absolutely outstanding childminder and such a valued member of our extended family. As an expat living in London, Eileen has been a wealth of information on everything from sleep techniques for toddlers through to weening and feeding. I don't think we would have thrived in the way we have as a family without Eileen's incredible support. Even now the only way I can get my sons to eat is to tell them that it is "Eileen's recipe". Eileen is totally hands on, the children go to the park, rhyme time (pre-covid), make art, cook, role play, etc. Eileen also home cooks all meals and her food really is amazing. If you are looking for the absolute best for your child, you cannot go past Eileen!
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Laura
on 14/01/2021
My daughter started going to Eileen at 18months old and settled in quickly, she loved the setting and activities and other kids to play with. She helped us when we decided to give up the dummy, start potty training, always helpful when we needed advice. She learnt so much with Eileen and Amy. Now we have started nursery as she is 3. But we talk about Eileen and her time with her most days. We miss her.
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JoleneW
on 14/01/2021
Both my children were under Eileen’s care from 12 months, and both settled-in quickly and loved attending the setting! My son is now in school and my daughter in a nursery close by, but they (and we!) miss Eileen dearly and my children developed a very special bond with her. Eileen’s communication is outstanding and in the early days it was very reassuring to see photos of my children on our WhatsApp group enjoying the various activities of the routine. Eileen is thorough in her processes ensuring an excellent standard of professionalism. The children are fed healthy, home cooked meals which they all love and Eileen encourages superb table manners - eating at home as a family became far more enjoyable after our children attended Eileen’s setting! We really valued the varied activities that Eileen would organise - ensuring plenty of outdoor time as well as indoor. Eileen is like family and we will be keeping in touch even though our children have now moved on - highly recommend her!
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FM84
on 18/01/2020
Eileen is a great childminder, she took care of our son 2 days a week when we were in London (french family). Eileen and her assistant are really nice, and competent. During 2 years my son really enjoyed to see them and learned a lot. I recommend highly this childminder!
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Mathilde
on 30/08/2019
My daughter started going to Eileen in May 2019, 2 mornings a week, it took a couple weeks to settle in and now she loves it. She gets her back on those mornings and gets very excited to see Eileen, at drop off she tells Daddy to go!! Its so great for her socially to play with older and younger kids, and to eat together at the table. As my work gets busier we will be adding more days, because we know she will love more time with Eileen.
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JoleneW
on 15/07/2019
Eileen has been looking after our daughter since March 2017 and after our son since September 2018.
We are really happy with Eileen (and her assistants!), she has taught so many things to our children, especially helping them to become more independent and potty trained, and with their language skills (we are a French family).
Everyday we receive lots of pictures with a detailed report of what our children do, and there a new theme of discoveries (shapes, seasons, colours..) every week.
Kids spend a lot of time outside and have several activities every week (Rhyme time, playgroup..).
I know that my kids are in very good hands when they are with Eileen and I would highly recommend her.
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Audrey
on 15/07/2019
Our son was looked after by Eileen for 2 years from the age of 1 to age 3. We were very happy with exceptional care he received. She provides a warm, nurturing environment that children thrive in. The day is fairly structured but there is lots of chance for the children to play freely. Eileen ensures the children get out and about into the community every day and they enjoy trips to various parks to play grounds, to Kew Gardens, pond dipping in Gunnersbury Triangle as well as visiting the cobbler, pet shop and dentist on occasion! My son truely felt like he was in a home away from home in the setting and this was enhanced by the warmth and kindness of the rest of Eileen's family , especially one of the daughters who loved to entertain the children! Meals provided are nutritious, home cooked and enjoyed by the children. Communication was excellent and included regular photo's through the day on Whatsapp, a detailed daily diary, a detailed observations report and yearly 'parents evening'. We would highly recommend Eileen to look after you child!!
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on 28/09/2017
My son has been attending Eileen's setting for one year from his first birthday. Her communication is impeccable, with a newsletter sent out at the beginning of the week detailing the "theme" for the week, activities scheduled that week, along with the menu. The home-cooked food is excellent, being extremely healthy, varied and encouraging table manners and independent eating from an early age. She sends What's App pictures throughout the day to keep you updated with your child's activities. These, at the start, made me feel much more comfortable in knowing exactly how my child was doing whilst I was at work. Now, they serve as a prompt that I need to do more activities with him myself to make home as fun and educational as Eileen's house! There is a strong emphasis on going out everyday to local parks/pet shops/rhyme classes etc. My son has benefitted greatly from the social aspect of seeing the same familiar friends at Eileen's house, confidently walking into her home in the mornings with barely a goodbye to me! She ensures parents are thoroughly informed about their childrens' daily updates along with offering a longer term review at "parents evening" where more formal developmental progress is discussed. She is always receptive to any queries/comments/suggestions and very helpful in offering general parenting advice. The children under her care thrive in a home-from-home environment with a clear routine and also benefit from the warmth and fun of Eileen's husband and daughters.
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cath
on 11/08/2017
Our son has been under Eileen's care since he was 12 months, and thoroughly enjoys the setting and adores Eileen and her family. Eileen is both caring and professional with a fantastic routine that reassures the babies and children she looks after, which also provides a valuable learning environment. We love the variety of indoor and outdoor activities Eileen organises for the children. Her communication and official processes are also second to none. Couldn't recommend Eileen enough!
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FM84
on 07/08/2017
Eileen looked after my eldest daughter for 2 years (from when she was 15 months to 3) and I couldn't have been happier with her care. My daughter was so well looked after - Eileen is kind, reliable and genuinely cares for all the children she minds. I would have no hesitation in recommending her.
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anneh860
on 19/07/2017
Our 18-month daughter Louise has been looked after by Eileen for less than 3 months at the moment and she already has made good progress, especially in learning how to feed by herself. Eileen organises new activities every week with a theme, send parents a weekly newsletter and pictures of our little ones during the day. She is really kind, passionate with her job, flexible and always happy to give you some advice when you need it as a beginning parent! But the most important, Louise is always very happy to go to Eileen's, see her little friends and Eileen's daughters, and I know Eileen takes really good care of her. I highly recommend her.
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Audrey
on 14/05/2017
Eileen’s service and care far exceeded our expectations. Eileen provided a clear curriculum, regular and varied activities, excellent communication of progress through newsletters, regular pictures through whatsapp and detailed evaluations. Food was excellent and healthy. We really appreciated the support she gave us as parents and will always be grateful that she both encouraged us to have our son’s hearing checked and then set out a plan of action to deal with the problem. Eileen went way beyond what was required and is a real professional.
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on 10/05/2017
I left my little boy with Eileen when he was 6 months old and it was the best decision i have made. Olly was looked after by Eileen for over 2 and a half years and i honestly couldn't have gone back to work without her support. He still considers Eileen and her house as his second home and talks about her and her children all the time. If we had not moved out of London my second boy Harri would have been with Eileen now too. She is loving, fun and so caring and supportive! She is always taking them out to do lots of fun things in the community and at home they do lots of activities - from arts and crafts to cooking to story telling. Her parties are still a favourite of my little one! She cooks lovely home made healthy dishes everyday. Olly eats all of her food despite being a fussy toddler so it's a testament to how yummy her food is. I couldn't recommend her enough! I tried to persuade her to move to Bristol with me but no luck! ?
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mmoreira
on 09/05/2017
Eileen looked after my son from when he was 10 months old until he was
3 years old in a warm, friendly, family environment which is exactly
what I wanted. Eileen is reliable, approachable and my son was (and
still is) very fond of her, her husband and their two children. She
provided a wide range of stimulating activities and play opportunities
that promote children's development in all areas. She has an
extensive range of well written policies and procedures which are
individual to the setting, robust and fully reflected in her high
quality practice. I have no reservations in highly recommending her.
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