Pamela L's Reviews
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(5 from 15 reviews)
Our little boy has been at Pam’s Daycare for just over 6 months and it’s really the best decision we’ve made in terms of childcare. Pam and Tonio are exceptionally loving, caring and provide a safe environment in their beautiful setting. Our son looks forward to going to school each day and has developed such a love for Pam and Tonio, together with the wonderful friends he has made at Pam’s Daycare. We are able to work and get on with our daily routine, knowing he is happy, safe and loved.
From a facilities perspective, Pams Daycare is bright and welcoming and all equipment well taken care of. The children are offered a wide variety of fresh and healthy food throughout the day, the quality of food and the variety offered is really a stand out for me. Pam and Tonio really go above and beyond to teach children about the world around them with themes for each week/month which is incorporated into their day to day activities such as art, music, food and outings. My son loves reading time at Pam’s Daycare and gets to play the guitar with Tonio which is very sweet. Come rain or shine, the children get out daily to nearby parks or soft play centres and often have healthy picnics when the weather is good. Each child wears a safety vest with details of Pam’s Daycare which is just another safety measure Pam and Tonio have put in place.
I could go on and on about how wonderful Pam’s Daycare and how happy we are there, we really do count our lucky stars each day that we have such a wonderful couple to look after our boy who has developed such a love for learning and feels safe, loved and confident at Pam’s Daycare. I would highly recommend a visit to Pam’s Daycare is you are looking for the best care for your child. From the moment you walk into the setting and meet Pam and Tonio you sense the love and passion this wonderful couple have for caring for children.
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What can I say? The team behind Pam's Daycare are the absolute best. The type you really don’t want to share with others in fear that they'll be too busy when you next have a childminding need, yet they deserve all the promotion they could possibly achieve for their outstanding childminding services.
Pam & Tonu are truly exceptional. They have become an extension to our family and I know, with 100% certainty, they have my daughters best interests at heart whenever in their care. If you’re looking for 1-2-1 care, a small and intimate, safe environment where your child is known, and a service which stimulates your child and takes them outdoors daily (with their beautiful dog, Shico, too), this is the answer. We fell on our feet when we found Pam & Tonu.
We are desperately sad to be taking our daughter out of the area and away from Pam and Tonu, but so grateful for all the love and guidance they have given our daughter. We intend to return to the area and will be straight back in touch for future care.
This is an absolute gem. I was bewildered by the options when I set out looking for initial care and couldn’t be happier, or ever fault, their services.
Please don’t hesitate to get in touch for a reference.
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Our son has attended Pam’s Daycare since April 2021. We had trouble settling him at nursery and with the first childminder we tried - with Pam it was a completely different experience. Pam went above and beyond to make sure to get to know our son and our family and help him to be comfortable with her and the setting so the settling in was as easy as possible. She is a natural with children with a warm, affectionate and enthusiastic approach. Our son also adores Tonio (Pam’s assistant and husband) and Shico (the most laid back and gentle spaniel I have met!).
The setting is brilliant and we particularly like that the children spend so much time outdoors, whether in the covered area of the garden or through the daily trips to the nearby park. Pam puts a lot of thought into the activities and themes which she plans for the children on a daily basis. Our son frequently comes home with new words or skills learned at Pam’s and has even picked up a few words of Portuguese!
Pam is great at keeping in contact and provides daily updates with photos/ videos which lets us see how our son is getting on and how much he is enjoying his day!
We use the pick-up/ drop-off service which is a great time-saver. Our son loves being picked up and going in the car with Tonio and the other children. Tonio always takes the time at the end of the day to give us an update on how our son’s day has been, how he has slept, what he has eaten etc.
We are so happy we found Pam and her family and cannot recommend her highly enough.
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I met Pam as she used to be a nanny for a friend's child a while ago and from time to time I met her at children's playgroups over the years.
I noticed how careful and dedicated she was towards the children she was in charge. While some carers and parents (including myself) would be chatting away, Pam was fully focused on the child she was taking care of, playing and giving her full attention. Also it was easy to notice how good she was with children and how much they liked her.
When I heard Pam was now a childminder and I needed extra childcare for my daughter I had no doubt and was very happy to take her to Pam. It's only been about half an year she went to Pam's daycare as my daughter will start in her big sister's school but we are sad to say goodbye as she loves Pam and going to her house. She is always so happy to go and always have the best time. Always fun and different activities and a such a great variety of toys she loves to play with.
My older daughter has also been to Pam's daycare for ad hoc childcare and loved it, she wishes she could go to Pam's rather than school and always ask if Pam could come and babysit her one day at our home.
I won't hesitate to contact Pam in the future for ad hoc childcare if she has availability.
The most important thing for me is that my children are safe and happy and they are at Pam's. There are very
few people I trust my children with and Pam is definitely one of them.
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Pamela has been our nanny since October 2019 and has looked after my son (now 2 years) since he was 10 months old and my daughter (now 8 months) from birth. Pamela has been the most amazing nanny to our children and I would 100% recommend her to anyone. From when I first met Pamela I knew she would be fantastic with children – she is full of energy and has an infectious smile and personality. Our children adore her and although we are sad that she will no longer be our nanny, we will definitely be sending our children to Pam’s Daycare as we couldn’t imagine our children being in better hands.
It is clear that Pamela loves children and they love her. She is a natural at developing relationships with children but also establishes clear boundaries so that they know she is in charge. She is patient and calm with our children, always talking and singing to them and explaining what they are doing. My son always surprises me with the things he has learnt - at the moment this is confidently counting to 10 or knowing his shapes and colours. This is down to the time Pamela spends with him, helping him learn in a fun way, through play and plenty of positive reinforcement. It is clear that she has had lots of prior experience with children and has lots of techniques for alleviating any baby/toddler challenges!
Pamela is always doing fun activities with the children, whether this is going on outings to parks or museums or staying indoors doing arts and crafts. Our children have also developed a lovely bond with Pamela‘s dog Shico. Our son spent a lot of lockdown in the park with Shico as his playmate and he is always asking after Shico when he is not with him. We always say how great it is that he has all the benefits of having a pet without us having to have our own! Pamela cooks healthy and nutritious meals for the children and has allowed them to experience a variety of foods and flavours meaning that they are not at all fussy eaters. I don’t think anything she has cooked for them has ever been rejected! Pamela also helped with weaning my daughter.
Aside from being outstanding with children, Pamela is also very professional in her approach and has been a dream to work with. She is extremely reliable and punctual and has never taken a day off sick. Pamela has always been flexible if we have been stuck at work or on a delayed train and she has always been available if we needed babysitting in the evenings/weekends. Pamela is also great at capturing moments on camera and sends us lots of beautiful photos, videos and updates throughout the day. Pamela is clearly dedicated to her job and this shows through her hard work and professionalism. Pamela is very passionate about making Pam’s Daycare a beautiful setting for children to enjoy and flourish into confident individuals and we are looking forward to sending our children there and embarking on this new chapter with her.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you would like any further information.
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