Michelle F

Amazing childminder

Both my children have attended Shells little stars with my youngest still there. Shell is amazing, she takes her time to get know the children and tailors activities to their interests. She take them out to the local library, playgroups, parks and for walks. Both my children were potty trained with Shell and both done in a week! I can’t fault Shell at all and feel my children are extremely looked after.

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by Lisa on 31/03/2023

Like part of the family

I've had two children that have been to Shell my first is currently 5 and my youngest is with her now.

I can't rate Shell highly enough, the kids adore her and would much rather go see Shell and their friends than be at home. Over the years she has become a friend and honourary family member, she even came to our wedding!

It is a friendly, caring and encouraging environment with both joining around 9 months old she made it a stress free process.

Couldn't imagine who my kids would be without her input. Great people mould tiny minds!

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by Jen on 31/03/2023

Happy place

My 2 mini humans have been going to shells for 18 months now full time!
They absolutely love her and their little friends. Both children were lockdown babies so struggled with people. Shell was patient with them and took them into different settings, introducing them to new surroundings and I now have 2 confident little monkeys! Both have been potty trained there too!
They are with Shell 4 long days a week, she is the 2nd mum and home to them! I trust this lady with them and nothing is ever too much trouble!
I couldn’t recommend her enough! Thank you from all of us xx

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by K cole on 13/03/2023

I don't know what I would do with out them

I found the first message I sent to Sharon in 2015.. Everything Tillymints say they offer for you and your family is true!
Hi Sharon,
I am looking for childcare for our 13 month old son, A lady called Joanne ( a friend of my mums, who I think lives close by to you) recommended you to me and then I have just came across your profile and it's extremely more impressive than the others I've been recommended, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed until you have the time to get back to me to see if you have any spaces available.
I am a first time Mum, I have been researching and searching for months not knowing what I was looking for or how I pick between child minding and Nurseries. I think Morgan would prefer more variety in his day, as we see a change in him at bed time if he's not been stuck in the house all day. So I think I'm definitely making the right decision by going with the service you provide. We are looking for...

Morgan grew in confidence, developed friendships who he still thinks the world of today, Sharon helped us with potty training, taking the dummy away! Any questions we had she always had the answers or would find them before tea time! Sharon would updated us with photos throughout the day (which help so much! Especially the first couple of weeks) Morgan impressed all of his family with what he was learning.

Tillymints are also passionate about bringing all of the children's families close together, I've become close friends with many of the children's parents.

Sharon and Michelle always invite us on days out, I don't work Tuesdays (it's my favourite day of the week!) We have always gone out to somewhere new with all of the Tillymints.

I had no idea how much of a huge part Sharon and The Tillymints would be to us over the last 4 years.

Our youngest son joined the Tillymint family in September and we now have 2 fairy Godmothers!Alexander had separation anxiety which I didn't experience first time round. We can both be upset in the morning Michelle has done everything she can to reassure Alex and myself (sending me a photo a couple of minutes after me leaving of him happily playing and he's settling in nicely he adores her.

Sharon and Michelle have created a home from home environment for all the children and always give support to all the families in their setting.

I'm so thankful of Joanne who recommended Tillymints.

I honestly don't know what I would do with out them.

Amy & Matty.

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by Parent on 04/01/2019

The best child minders you could wish for

Oliver has been with Tilly Mints for just over a year now and loves every day that he attends. Both Michelle and Sharon provide a caring, fun and educational environment for the children and Olivers progression since joining has been fantastic. Tilly Mints provides its parents as well as it’s children support on all topics and provides you with the reassurance and security that your children are well looked after, cared for and happy within the Tilly Mints environment. Oliver runs through the door to Michelle and Sharon every day he attends. There’s nothing more a parent could wish for

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by Donna on 04/01/2019

Amazing nursery

My little girl Mia has been going to Tilly Mints since February! Mia took a while to settle in but Sharron and Michelle never gave up and reassured me each and every day Mia went to Tilly Mints! I felt so much at ease going back to work knowing Mia was being well looked after as I was given regular updates (and still receiving updates) through out the day to let me know how she was getting on! Mia absolutely loves going to Tilly Mints and has come on leaps and bounds since and grown so much in confidence. Xxx

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by Lisa on 02/01/2019

Outstanding childminder!

Both my son & daughter attended Tillymints from the age of 10months with Sharon & more recently with Michelle joining the team.
The service that is provided is excellent. You enter a warm & caring environment with a purpose child friendly home. The children are all looked after so well as if they were part of their own family.
I would highly recommend to any parent looking for a childminder.

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by Parent on 28/06/2017

A Flexible Friend!

As a family we feel very fortunate to have had Sharon as our daughter's childminder. We have always relied on family members to look after our now 4 year old girl, so when circumstances changed and we needed a childminder at short notice, Sharon stepped in and put our minds at ease over having a non-family member being responsible for our daughter.
Sharon has a wonderful relationship with the children in her care, all of whom feel very safe and happy within her home setting. Sharon's family are very friendly and treat the children as extended family members!
Sharon has been very flexible in our childcare arrangements as my husband works shifts and so has sometimes wanted to drop off/ pick up at different times to those originally agreed and this has never posed a problem. Sharon has also been there to look after our daughter at short notice and at difficult family times, which we will always be truly grateful for.
As our little girl prepares to start 'Big School' our family looks back at our daughter's time spent with Sharon and the children in her care, with great fondness. Sharon ensures that the children have a balance between fun-filled days out and play-based learning within a family home setting. Sharon also made sure that our fussy eater daughter was always well catered for and I am pleased that during her time with Sharon, she became less fussy and more willing to try new foods.
Thank you for looking after Sophie so well for us Sharon! We will definitely be keeping in touch! x

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by Parent on 26/07/2013

One in a billion!

Sharon has looked after both my daughters, Gabriella (7) since she was 2 and Evelyn (3) since birth. Due to a change in career and my working pattern, I no longer require childcare, and my girls will have their last day with Sharon in at the end of the month.
As the title says- she really is one in a billion. Over the 5 years she has been working with us, she has become a part of our family and both my girls are so gutted to leave. We will however stay in touch, visit regularly and even join them on days out in the holidays!

Sharon is one of very few people who I trust completely with my children. I know that they are always safe and well cared for with her, and I know that she will make sure they have fun filled days, whilst ensuring that they learn not just about their ABC’s and 123’s, but also about how to grow up into good people. I am always complemented on how polite and clever our girls are, and I know that they wouldn’t be half the little ladies they are without Sharon in their lives.

As you can see from my previous review and what other parents have said, Sharon does so many different things with the children that they wouldn't get chance to do at a nursery setting or with most other childminders. I feel so privileged to have had Sharon look after my girls and they have gained so much from her influence on their lives

Sharon has supported our family through many difficult times and I know that if ever we needed anything, whether or not it is childcare related, she will be there to listen and help in anyway she can. She is really approachable and I feel like I can talk to her about anything. She has become so much more than a childminder to us and even more than just a friend!
Sharon- we are all going to miss you so much, but our loss is another families gain and you'll probably see just as much of us anyway! We love you millions xxx

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by Parent on 23/07/2013

A big thanks

I met Sharon over 2 years ago at a soft play in St Helens, and instantly took a shine to her enthusiam and love for the children in her care. I knew that when i needed childcare that she would be my ideal choice. Unfortunately, the distance between us didnt allow for a permanent arrangement but thankfully we did continue to become friends and she helps me out with my girls whenever i am in need, for this I am very grateful!

The girls absolutely love being with Sharon, as do the other children they get to meet whilst with her. She does not stop! Educationally she is amazing, always teaching the children something through play, role paly, or flash cards or by generally showing them new things.

THe girls love a trip out with Sharon, the variety of places she takes them is brilliant, from Acorn farm, to strawberry picking, play groups, soft plays, through to trapsing in the mud at Pennington flash (send in cheap shoes!!!)

I cant thank Sharon enough, the only thing Id ask is that she moved closer to the Eccleston area so that I can take full advantage of the love, kindness, enthusiasm and knowledge she has!

massive Thanks to Sharon, (and I hope she doesnt get too full so that I can still have access occasionally! :)

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by Parent on 19/07/2013