Rachael

Best Childminder Around - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Finlay will have been with Rachael for nearly two years when he leaves her and we will be very sad to say goodbye!

After originally choosing a nursery for Finlay and just not liking the setting we found Rachael and it was a breath of fresh air. A warm and friendly environment met us as Rachael listened to our concerns regarding his development always making us feel reassured and pointing us in the right direction if needed. Finlay has come on leaps and bounds with speech and fine motor skills and is now ready for his next adventure into Playschool and this is widely down to Rachael and how incredible she is. Finlay thoroughly enjoys going every week and we look forward to hearing about his days when we get home from work. They are always out and about at groups and if groups are not on they visits parks, playground or go on other adventures.

We cannot recommend Rachael highly enough and as I said we will be very sad to leave and I know Finlay will miss her greatly! We will always be thankful for the love and kindness she has shown to Finlay and to us. Thanks Rachael 💙

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by ellies93 on 20/03/2024

Response by Rachael on 21/03/2024:

Thank you so much Ellie. Finlay is a fantastic little boy who has come on so brilliantly since starting with me. I am proud you chose me to be part of his early years journey. xx

Great Childminder, Highly Recommended

Rachael has been looking after our daughter since she was 9 months old (now nearly 4yrs old) for three days a week. After using an alternative setting of a nursery and pre-school for our eldest child, we then found Rachael. We have been so pleased with our choice to put our youngest in Rachael’s childminding setting. In our eyes there is no comparison.

Rachael has helped equip our daughter above and beyond for her preparation for schooling. She is able to write and recognise her name, dress herself, use the toilet appropriately on her own, the list could go on.

Our daughter loves attending Rachael's where we know she is safe and secure. Rachael has been loving, fun and hardworking. This is reflected in Hannah's abilities to share, her manners which are fantastic and the amount of varied activities she is involved in is exceptional, both indoors and outdoors.

Rachael even goes the extra mile, for example, inviting us to attend toddler groups on Hannah's days off, which when we attend, Rachael always makes us feel very welcome.

Communication and working together to hit milestones have always felt very natural and easy. We are so pleased with every element of our daughter’s care and would highly recommend Rachael as a childminder, in our opinion Rachael is the very best.

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by DanielDS on 06/03/2024

Response by Rachael on 06/03/2024:

Thank you Dan & Beckie. H is an amazing little girl who loves to learn everything. I will miss her so much when she moves onto school in September but she is fully ready for it. xx

A wonderful childminder!

From the moment we stepped through the door, we knew immediately that Daniel would be well-cared for and looked after.
A lovely, warm greeting put us and Dan at ease straight away, and as soon as we sat down Dan was off looking at toys and tottering around as though he'd been there for months!

Rachael provides a homely, friendly and caring environment, with lots of different toys to explore and a lovely outside area to play in.
Dan is always out and about, whether it's visiting playgroups, meeting up with friends or playing in the local parks and much more! There is a wide variety of toys to explore, and different activities organised to cater for different ages. There is a great communication system in place, and there is always time to talk about the day and any little achievements that have taken place that day. We've certainly seen big changes and progress in Dan since he started coming to Rachael's!

When we arrive at Rachael's house, Dan is always beaming, waving goodbye to me madly, and eager to get started on his day - I think this says it all!
I wouldn't hesitate in recommending Rachael to friends and family.

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by MummyC on 07/09/2016

Response by Rachael on 07/09/2016:

Thankyou Claire for your lovely review & letting me take care of your fantastic little boy I enjoy every moment he is here with his beautiful smile it's melts my heart.