Ellaine's Reviews

Fantastic home from home.

Ellaine has looked after our little boy since he was 9 months old (he's almost two now) and we couldn't be happier to have her as our childminder. She provides a home from home environment, her house is always clean, tidy and welcoming, with a lovely family atmosphere. There is a fantastic garden out the back that is specially kitted our for the children and I sometimes have to drag our boy out of the garden at the end of the day as he has so much fun there. Ellaine takes them out most days to playgroups, Victoria park, the Museum of Childhood and to the Library. I always feel confident leaving my son in the mornings as I know that he will be cared for in a loving and supportive environment which is evident by the happy boy that I return to at the end of the day. She also offers overnight care which is fantastic for us having limited family in the city and knowing that he is in a familiar environment and with someone that he trusts. We really feel that our son has thrived in her care and we couldn't recommend her enough.

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by Parent about Ellaine on 30/04/2018

Fantastic childminder

Our daughter has been with Ellaine for 2 years since she was 1.5 yrs. We have been delighted with her care. Ellaine provides a loving and fun family environment for the children and always plans great activities and trips out. In the Summer her garden is great and Emi has spent many happy days playing outside. Ellaine is flexible and makes being a working mum super easy, I don't have to worry about anything when Emi is in her care and she is a great communicator. We would highly recommend Ellaine!

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by Parent about Ellaine on 11/05/2017

Response by Ellaine on 11/05/2017:

Thank you very much x

A wonderful childminder

Ellaine looked after our daughter from the age of 10 months to 3 years when we moved out of the area, and still provides occasional childcare for us. She is highly experienced, warm, perceptive and calm. She provides a great environment for the children she cares for - caring and nurturing, with plenty of activities, a family atmosphere and a spotless home. Ellaine is a good communicator and is flexible and helpful to us as parents. She supported us with our daughter's development such as with things like potty training, and managed some allergies without any fuss. We would highly recommend her.

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by AMHood about Ellaine on 10/05/2017

Response by Ellaine on 10/05/2017:

Thank you so much Alice x

Lovely, friendly and affectionate

Our daughter loves Ellaine. The family environment Ellaine creates is just what we want for her. Ellaine takes her out every day, to the park, library, museum, play groups, etc. Ellaine is very experienced with children having had 4 of her own, plus grandchildren. Ellaine daily records everything the child does including meals in a book for the parents to take home. It's lovely reading that at the end of the day. We couldn't recommend Ellaine more highly.

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by Ellen about Ellaine on 08/03/2017

Response by Ellaine on 13/03/2017:

Thank you so much for your positive review

Outstanding

Ellaine is an Outstanding childminder. I was fortunate enough to get a place for my daughter at her thriving home run business since she is very popular!

A typical day involves lots of positive interaction and stimulation in a safe home from home environment, trips out to local amenities and fun fancy dress-up days at home.

Children in Ellaine’s care are well tended to and any issues are clearly communicated. Although given Ellaine’s wealth of experience with children means that there is little cause for drama.

Leaving my daughter in the safe and caring hands of Ellaine gives her dad and me the reassurance we need to get on with work and other things.

I would highly recommend Ellaine and the services she offers.

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by Parent about Ellaine on 06/03/2017

Response by Ellaine on 13/03/2017:

Thank you so much x

Superb childminder

Ellaine has been looking after my daughter for about 6 months, since I went back to work. I couldn't have wished for a lovelier person to look after my daughter, who clearly loves being there. Ellaine has a great way with children and is constantly thinking up new things and activities for them to do which means the days are always fun-filled and educational. My daughter formed a close attachment to Ellaine from the beginning and it means so much to me to know that she is being so well looked after.

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by Parent about Ellaine on 02/03/2017

Response by Ellaine on 02/03/2017:

Thank you so much Tora x

great

Ellain has been my daughters childminder since she was 9 months old my daughter is nearly 2 now, she warmed to ellain very quickly and has had a great bond with her ever since! she has come such a long way and learned alot whilst being there! my daughter has made great friends and can not wait to get to ellaines house each morning. I love that ellaine takes the children in her care out to different play groups and childrens centres. I would fully recomend ellaine to other parents, she is great with the kids and very caring.

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by Parent about Ellaine on 01/03/2017

Response by Ellaine on 02/03/2017:

Thank you very much.

Thank you

Ellaine looked after my daughter, she is professional and reliable. She provides a safe and loving environment for the children, my daughter was always happy to see her.

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by leannemc about Ellaine on 21/02/2017

Response by Ellaine on 02/03/2017:

Thank you so much.