Vanessa Thornton's Reviews

Amazing childcare

Vanessa is simply amazing, she always helps where she can and my little man loves all the outdoor activities that she provides. Joey has learnt soo much already and has also started to build friends and he is only 14 months old. I also love how she gives us photos and information on how joey is learning and progressing.

Thank you sooo much Vanessa

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by Rachel about Vanessa Thornton on 18/07/2021

Response by Vanessa Thornton on 18/07/2021:

Thank you Rachel it's a pleasure having Joey as he loves learning , observing in all our activities.

Wonderfull childminder

We are so glad we found Vanessa when looking for childminder for our daughter (age 2).
Vanessa is caring, friendly and has made sure our daughter was happy and settled every time we dropped her off.
Vanessa offers a homely setting, full of love and fun with great selection of toys, games and is very good at doing crafts and educational activities with children, from making things to cooking/baking, gardening, walks and outings. She has lovely outside space too for children to use.
She texts me during the day, which is a great reassurance and very much appreciated, always provides feedback at the end of the day about what our daughter has eaten and the activities she has taken part in.
Vanessa is very flexible, a pleasure to deal with, nothing is ever too much trouble for Vanessa.
We have total trust in Vanessa when she is looking after our daughter and its obvious from our daughter that she loves going there.
We couldn't wish for better childminder, thank you Vanessa :)

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by eva about Vanessa Thornton on 23/09/2020

Response by Vanessa Thornton on 24/09/2020:

Eva & Harry that is so kind of you thank you always a pleasure having Mila, she has learnt do much do quickly.. Using Whatsapp and Tapestry is sn excellent way communicating with pictures and video's reassuring all the parents and showing them all the fun activities we do during the day indoors and outdoors and now we are using Montessori activities a more indepth fun way of learning. 🙂

more information on her availability

I had e-mailed her just in the off chance she could help with nursery pick up. She answered in a no very empathetic way that childminder do not do that!!! Thanks to the website I found childminders that can help and others that were not able to help but they give me a nicer reply, information or signposting.

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by Caterina about Vanessa Thornton on 26/11/2019

Response by Vanessa Thornton on 11/09/2020:

Well im very shocked Caterina ive never ever had a bad review and my Ofsted grade proves it, when parents ask me if I can accomodate their requirements I do my very best trying to juggle school and nursery pick ups and drop off's but, on this occassion I couldn't accommodate your requirements and in full detail I did explain, as I believe if my memory serves me right you wanted me to just only collect your child and care for the child for 1/2 hr or 1hr. I did explain and its very unfortunate, and that some parents are totally unaware of how demanding childminding is to accommodate all parents requirements. So I did explain my self very clear and wish you all the best.

Vanessa is the best!

Vanessa looked after my daughter Ieva while I was working. I loved Vanessa from the 1st time we met. she showed me everything and explained everything. she is really kind and taking kids everywhere for them to have experience in this world. She is really understanding I n the way that some things happen and it's not under parents control.
She does a lot of activities with the kids - farm, sea, forest and crafts at home
My high recommendation!! ❤❤❤❤

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by orchieva about Vanessa Thornton on 24/07/2018

Response by Vanessa Thornton on 24/07/2018:

Thank you so much Orchieva, it has been an absolute pleasure having Ieva we all miss her. We all helped to teach Ieva basic English phrases and the other childminded children learnt Lithuanian. Ieva's Mother & Father are both lovely parents willing to engage in Ieva's learning .
We wish Ieva and her beautiful new baby brother the very best for theirr futures. xx

Above and Beyond

Vanessa always goes above and beyond to ensure our daughter is happy and at home in her care.
Feeling very nervous leaving my daughter for the first time but Vanessa puts my mind at rest. My daughter loves her time with her and comes back having had a fun filled day.
Vanessa is truly a natural carer and I have no worries in leaving my daughter now.
My husband and I wouldn't be without her now. Thank you Vanessa x

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by Alice88 about Vanessa Thornton on 28/06/2015

Response by Vanessa Thornton on 09/09/2015:

Thats so kind of you both to say that, I believe every child should experience the outdoor life, farm, park, walks, swimming, beach, zoos also to mix with other children and manners too.

I love to bring out the charactors of the children in a natural enviroment.

5 stars

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by Parent about Vanessa Thornton on 27/10/2010