Claire_B's Reviews
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5 out of 5
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The childminder provides a warm, welcoming environment with a variety of activities and toys. Parents consistently praise her for her flexibility, caring nature, and ability to create a home-like atmosphere. Children form strong bonds with her and enjoy their time in her care. The childminder is described as professional, supportive, and attentive to each child's individual needs.
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Claire provides a warm and welcome home from home environment. She’s has a variety of toys and a large outside space for the children to play. My oldest has been with Claire for 3 years and my youngest (who also had extra needs) started in September. Both settled in immediately and Claire has become like one of the family to us.
Her first priority is always the children’s needs and she always has plenty of snacks on hand for when they come out of school and of course there’s always time to hear all stories each child has for her.
Claire is always flexible and accommodating to my ever changing schedules and will always go above and beyond to help me out.
My two have made lasting friendships from the after school groups and they love going to Claire’s for the holidays clubs as Claire will always put on a special activity and get everyone involved!
She deserves an award for remembering all the names :-) x
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LockeT
on 17/06/2024
M has is with Claire 4 mornings a week and 3 days afterschool, we started in September. We increased our days at Christmas as I was so pleased with Claire‘s provision and stopped pioneer club as I felt her setting was more suitable for my childs first year at school. As both busy working teachers, I feel very comfortable with Claire’s activities, care and environment she provides. She has built such an enriching experience and home from home. I love the personalised updates she sends to me and my husband-her home is set up to enhance her early years experience. She gets to play with other children of all ages from her school too. She is also incredibly flexible and is such a kind lady, M loves her and excited to go to everytime. They have built up a great relationship! Thank you for everything you do and I hope to use Claire for many years to come.
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Helen
on 14/06/2024
My Daughter absolutely loves being with Claire, She has been going to Claire for three days a week for nearly 3 years now and we are so happy. we feel Claire makes it a home from home for the kids and she is extremely comfortable with her and the other children.
Claire is always extremely helpful and accommodating when we are in need of extra time and days and will be with her as long as we can. We could not ask for more with Claire X
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eloise
on 12/06/2024
My son has been with Claire for 3 years. She is very kind and caring and the kids have lots of fun. She really knows each child's individual needs and does her best to make sure they always have something to do that they enjoy. When the weather is good they always visit the park on the way home and she has a lovely garden for them to play in.
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RWinners
on 07/06/2024
Highly recommended, thanks Claire.
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Gustavo
on 31/05/2024
Claire is an outstanding childminder who creates a secure, welcoming and fun environment.
Our son started with Claire in September and initially was very shy and anxious about being left. Claire found out his interests, created a visual timetable, was very supportive and patient. It has been amazing to see his confidence grow and how happy he is now to be left.
Claire is fantastic at keeping us informed about his progress.
Claire and the children have a wonderful relationship together and are more like a family; who all support and look out for one another.
We are so pleased that we found Claire and highly recommend her.
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Gemma
on 28/05/2024
Claire is wonderful with our son, he struggled at an after school club and has been with her for over two years now and loves going to her house. She's great at cultivating a family atmosphere for her group of children and they've all formed lovely friendships together. She takes the time to find out what interests him, and knows him really well. She's great at keeping us informed on what they've been doing and has been flexible and goes over and above to be helpful. We are so glad we found her!
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Rachel19
on 28/05/2024
Claire is the best childminder. Our 4 year old absolutely adores her. So glad we found her. The care she provides is outstanding. Highly recommend. She is very clean, very loving and just an absolute star. Thank you Claire!
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kymmieb
on 04/04/2022
Claire is a caring and professional childminder. My daughter looks forward to going to Claire before and after school. Claire is kind and flexible. She has many toys and takes my daughter to the parks and other outdoor activities. My daughter has a story to tell me every day of how much fun she has had with other children at Claire's. Her house is clean and tidy. Nice and friendly family members. I am happy to have her as she has been a blessing to me and my family. I highly recommend her.
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Lola
on 21/05/2021
Claire has looked after our four year old son before and after school since September. She has always been professional, friendly and flexible: this was especially true during lockdown. She quickly got to know our son and earned his trust immediately. Claire has dedicated most of her downstairs and garden to play. I don't think it would be possible for a child to ever get bored at her house! Our son has made firm friendships with many of the other children Claire looks after. In fact, our main concern is that he never wants to come home! I highly recommend Claire.
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JAS81
on 17/05/2021
Claire has been looking after my 3 children before school for the past couple of years and I honestly cannot speak highly enough of her. She is always so bubbly and full of life, yet so intelligent and is always teaching my children new things. She only has an hour with them before school but she is always so welcoming and they always look forward to seeing her. They have proper conversations with Claire and she really takes the time to get to know them each individually and is such a thorough and professional childcare provider. She takes the time to set up role play areas for the children in the mornings and has even started teaching them to play the piano! She has such a vast east of toys and games to keep the children entertained. She is fab with all ages of children. I always recommend Claire to anyone looking for a childminder as I think she is simply amazing.
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Nads1984
on 08/07/2020
My son has been going to Claire for a year now for school drop offs and pick up's, and he loves it there!.... He always has great fun! Claire continues to be fantastic with my son Josh, and we are very lucky to have her as our child minder :-)
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on 07/09/2018
Claire had been fantastically supportive whilst we have had to shift and flex the care arrangements for our daughters. They are always happy to be with her, the setting is comfortable, safe and well managed. We thoroughly recommend Claire !
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Melanie
on 05/09/2018
Claire has been fantastic with our son , he has challenging behaviour and she’s supported us all throughout his journey with the CDC team and has written reports and aided his development via visual aids , instructions and strategies . She has liaised with pre school and supported them to and offered advice and shared information! My son absolutely loves going to Claire’s and has particularly bonded with her and her group !
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on 04/09/2018
Our little lady has been cared for by Claire for a year now following my return to work after maternity leave. This was obviously a very anxious time for both me and my husband but we needn’t have worried as it became very clear from our first meeting with Claire that our daughter was in very safe hands! She arrives at Claire’s at 8am and we pick her up at around 5pm where we get a thorough run down of the amazing time she has had. Claire plans all sorts of activities to entertain and educate our little one and it is clear from the photo updates we get that she just gets so much love and attention! Our daughter and Claire have a lovely relationship and we go to work knowing that she is being very well cared for.
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CCox
on 19/08/2018
My two children (aged 5 and 7) have been going to Claire's before and after school for 3 years now. Claire creates a home from home experience. She enables a mixture of down time and fun filled activities. Claire is extremely nurturing and made our children feel at ease from day one. I recommend Claire very highly for anyone looking for a childminder in the local area.
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on 03/07/2017
We have used Claire for just under a year to look after my son before and after school 1.5 days a week. He enjoys being at her home. It is a warm, caring environment with a wide variety of activities, toys and areas in which he can play and have quiet time.
More than happy to recommend Claire!
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KLP
on 27/06/2017
We had Claire as our childminder for around five months, and her setting and facilities are perfect - my child definitely benefited from his time with her. Due to outside circumstances we moved on, but it was sad to leave and I have to say a few tears were shed (not just from my son!) Although we dont have Claire as our childminder shes still a very good friend and I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone. Thank you Claire your'e a superstar xxx
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on 15/03/2014
Claire has been looking after our children (aged 3 and 8) for over 2 years now and they always look forward to going. The diary that Claire completes for us daily details a range of exciting and stimulating activities as well as the delicious and wholesome food they are given.
The transition from full daily care to part time care and beyond, as our children's childcare needs change, is being managed well and sensitively by Claire.
I would recommend Claire to anyone who is looking for a caring and professional child minder.
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on 23/02/2014
Claire has been providing after school care for my two boys, age 8 and 10, and is about to change to before-school care. Claire provides a fun and safe environment for all the children in her care. My boys enjoy going to her house and Claire always lets me know what they've eaten, what activities they've engaged in and how they have been generally.
I would highly recommend Claire - she is a committed and caring childminder who carefully considers every aspect of a child's needs.
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on 23/02/2014
Claire has looked after my Son, initially for one day a week, since he was five months old. He is now 15 months and attends four days a week.
Claire has always been attentive and loving towards my Son. From his smiles and kicks of excitement when we arrive at her house, he is clearly very happy to see her and stay with her!
Claire is very attentive to our needs and follows our routine to keep meal times and nap times the same as at home. Claire also offers varied play both at home and at local playgroups. She also provides healthy snacks and cooks wonderful homemade meals.
I am very happy to recommend Claire as a childminder as she has met all our needs and more!
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on 22/02/2014
