Bal's Reviews
Childminder
4.98 out of 5
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The childminder receives consistently high praise across numerous reviews. Parents highlight the warm, nurturing environment, excellent communication, and stimulating activities provided. Children are reported to settle in quickly and thrive under the care. Many reviewers express feeling reassured leaving their children with the childminder, noting their professionalism, flexibility, and genuine care for the children's wellbeing and development.
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Below are the latest reviews for Bal. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk members and not of Childcare.co.uk. Parents must carry out their own checks and references on childcare providers to ensure that they are completely happy before enaging in the use of their services.
Our twins have been coming to Bal & Gee for the past 4 months and have settled in amazingly after initially being nervous returning to work and leaving them in the care of someone else but the babies have thrived and are developing before our eyes. They are a lovely family and we couldnt be happier to have chosen them to care for our special girls.
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Yasmin
on 17/01/2025
We can’t be happier with our decision to send our 14 month old to Rainbow Childcare. Bal & Gurdas are a caring, warm & considerate team, our son loves them both as an extension of our family and we relaxed very quickly knowing that he is cared for and happy. The small setting with multiple children is a real bonus, giving our son a step into the wider world in a gentle world. Would recommend them & so happy they are part of our world!
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Sonia
on 22/08/2024
My son has been attending Rainbow Childminders for half a year now and we have noticed my son developed so well in communication, social skills, physical and brain development over that time, thanks to Bal and Gee. They keep us up-to-date with photos of activities, a daily schedule of meals, snacks and naps. We also got support from Bal and Gee throughout his development milestone, e.g. advice about his sleep training at home. And we are satisfied with the level of care provided here.
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Wenjuan
on 23/04/2024
Could not be happier beginning my child’s journey to nursery with Bal. I was nervous having my son away from us for the first time but she put my mind at ease and he settled in fantastically from the first session. With educational and playful activities, and photo updates during the day, we always felt very excited for him to spend the day with the group and he has developed both in confidence and aptitude due to the support and care given by Bal and her husband. I’m very glad he had such a nurturing environment before starting nursery, it has made the transition really easy on us all and I am very grateful for all the effort. Thanks Bal! 🥰
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emmash
on 16/11/2023
This was the first time ever using a childminder and Bal responded to my initial message so quickly. She was absolutely lovely and so reassuring throughout the whole process and also very welcoming on the drop-off day. The setting was wonderful too and looked so fun for children.
My child had a fantastic time and came home with lots of lovely little things to tell me. I would highly recommend Bal and can’t thank her enough for making the experience amazing!
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Sarah
on 13/11/2023
I took my daughter (5 years ago) to Bal when her nursery was closed. We didn’t have time for settling period and despite that my daughter was very happy and had great time with her. And after all those year I took my son (16 months) to her for the day again no settling in but he was perfectly fine and happy. She provides such a calming relaxing environment for kids that they are happy and content. I cannot recommend her enough.
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Zeynep
on 19/07/2023
Our little girl started with Bal and Gee in February when she was 14 months old from the first day when she came home she was in such a good mood, singinging for the rest of the evening and could tell she felt comfortable there, by day 3 she didn't even look back at us when we dropped her off.
We gets lots of pictures of the activities she's been doing throughout the day and a summery atvthe end of each day. She is thriving there, a real home from home.
Would highly recommend Bal and Gee to anyone looking for a childminder ☺️
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Amy Eliz
on 28/03/2023
I would really recommend this childminder. We couldn't wish for better childcare than
Bal and Gee provide. Bal is the best place where you can leave your child. My two year old daughter is very happy. After two months at Ball, I noticed a great improvement in her pronunciation. Every morning when she wakes up her first question is if she's going to Bal.
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Angelika
on 08/01/2023
Our little girl started with Bal and Gee when she was just over 9 months and she has settled really well and fast which shows how comfortable and happy she is being there. They both very attentive, listen to our requests and help with advice whenever needed. We are getting pictures throughout the day to see their activities and also end of the day summary to keep us updated on food intakes and naps. We are very pleased we have such a great childminders nearly on our doorstep and we would definitely recommend them.
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Katerina
on 17/10/2022
My daughter started here last month having never been in childcare before. She has taken to Bal and Gee so well and she is quite happy to wave goodbye to me at the door every morning. Her settling in time was very quick, around 5 days or so, which I feel is super quick considering it's her first time and this just shows me how fantastic Bal is with her and how comfortable my little girl is with both Bal and Gee. They are so friendly and welcoming and keep me up to date throughout the day with her progress. We also get a list of all of the meals our daughter has had which we feel is a lovely touch.I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone. Thankyou both!
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Kelly
on 17/10/2022
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on 17/10/2022:
Thank you so much 😊 this is so appreciated xx
We couldn't wish for better childcare than
Bal and Gee provide. They're incredibly caring and great fun, but also very well organised, creative and communicative. Our three year old is a real lockdown child but he's settled in brilliantly. Bal provides lots of photos and details of what they've been getting up to each day, and it's clear the children are very happy and stimulated. And very well fed! We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Bal and Gee to anyone.
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Jim
on 11/03/2022
I would really recommend this childminder. Bal and Gee create such a warm and nurturing environment for the children they look after. Bal communicates really well and was so reassuring with me when my son first started. It has been a pleasure to send my son there knowing he is happy and in a home away from home.
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Hannah D
on 21/02/2022
We have had a really positive experience with Bal and Gee. Our son took a little while to settle (lockdown baby) but now is really getting into it and making pals with the other children. Communication from Bal is excellent and we're always kept up to date :)
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Joseph S
on 09/02/2022
I would like to highly recommend Bal and Guru and their childcare service. They are not only providing the excellent care for our little one but are very understating of our fears/personal circumstances and support us whenever needed. Bal being a mother herself always helps with a piece of advice for our baby boy. We were a bit afraid that our little one will have problems with settling in but nothing like that happened! We got pics and detailed update every day to check how he is doing. They are not only fantastic childminders but also absolutely lovely people. I know I can trust them with the most important - my baby.
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Justa
on 23/01/2022
Bal and Gurudas are lovely childminder. Me and my wife are completely satisfied with their service. My baby was not settling in his previous nursery so we moved to Bal and Guru after looking at their experience and reference. We were worried about how our child gonna settle, but we were assured by Bal and Guru and they kept their words and within few days my child got settled and now having lovely time with them. They will always communicate well and keep you up to date with your child’s progress. As a parent in would certainly recommend them as they are helpful and lovely people.
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Sagar
on 07/12/2021
Bal has been great in supporting our family into the transition into childcare.
Although, we were all very apprehensive, she ensured we had no worries and was extremely reassuring.
My little one settled in quickly and he loves attending for the three days he attends.
She keeps the kids happy with a range of stimulating activities which we love.
An excellent setting for children of all ages and we are thankful for her support.
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Fadumo
on 29/10/2021
My 2 year old girl and 4 year old boy have been looked after wonderfully well by Bal for a number of months now. They’ve flourished under her supervision, and never get upset when we drop them off.
Bal has also been flexible and supportive, especially during the stand times of the pandemic.
Can’t rate her service and business highly enough.
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ScottF
on 20/09/2021
I left my 5 year old son with Bal for 1 day. It was the first time i have ever used a child minder so i was quite nervous with what to expect and how my son would settle. My son had been going to nursery since he was 2 years old, so was familiar with the routine of me going to work and him going to nursery, school, holiday clubs etc, however he had never experienced staying with a child minder. My son did get a bit teary and upset a couple of times, however Bal did really well with reassuring and entertaining him. Bal has a beautiful home and the downstairs has been converted into a child orientated and safe zone with a homely feel. I didn't get to have a physical tour due to covid, but i did get to have a virtual tour. Bal sent me pictures of my son during the day which was lovely. She also catered for my sons dietary requirements. She ensured he had no allergies and provided him with a vegetarian diet and snacks during the day. Bal is very warm and happy individual, she is always smiling!
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Aisha
on 22/07/2021
As my maternity leave was coming to an end I was really struggling to find a suitable childminder for my 10 month old baby.
I came across Bal’s profile on childcare website and got in touch with her. Bal was very friendly, accommodating and helpful. I was a bit nervous because my daughter was born in the pandemic in the midst of 2020 lockdown and therefore had not mixed with any other people apart from my husband and older daughter. Bal reassured me that my daughter was in safe hands. During the settling-in weeks, she sent me lots of photos and videos throughout the day. This helped me calm down a bit and gain confidence in the whole setting.
Bal and Gee are fantastic with kids! They provide lots of activities throughout the day and I have definitely noticed a big difference in my little ones social skills after she joined their setting. At the end of each day, Bal shares detailed info of how the day went by including activities they did, meal menus, nap times and nappy changes. So glad to have found rainbow childminders!! I would definitely recommend them!
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KPadwal
on 30/06/2021
I first met Bal a few days before the 2 weeks holiday, she was so friendly and i knew that both of my children would be happy being looked after by her, Bal is a fantastic childminder and provides lots of activities for all children and me and my husband are so happy. Xx
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Sara
on 29/05/2021
Our daughter has been going to Bal and Gurdas since February 2021. They have worked hard to help her settle in and play more independently. Bal provides meals, snacks and refreshments and sends pictures of our daughter participating activities during the day, she will also send a schedule of when our daughter ate, napped, how many times she had her nappy changed and activities she engaged in as well as what our daughter ate. Bal follows the routines we have in place and will also take a responsive approach if our daughter's needs change. We are also really pleased with the efforts Bal and Gurdas take to ensure their home is as safe as possible in relation to COVID-19.
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Kajal
on 26/04/2021
Bal and Gurdas looked after our oldest son and they were like his second family. He used ask for them all the time during lockdown, Bal was like his second mum! 💕
It was a no-brainer to have our youngest son looked after by them both. It’s so hard as a parent to find somewhere that is a warm, relaxed and nurturing environment for your child, but Bal and Gurdas are. I trust them 100% and the care they give our sons has always been absolutely excellent. You can instantly relax knowing that your child is safe, happy and really well looked after. You can tell that Bal and Gurdas are parents - they have the experience and are a “safe pair of hands”😊. Bal does lovely, really creative and interesting activities with the children, from sensory, Montessori activities to art and crafts and gets the children outside in the fresh air as often as possible. They provide an absolutely wonderful caring environment and I cannot recommend them highly enough.
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LaGata
on 25/03/2021
After searching for the best childcare environment for my son and visiting 8 others childcare providers. I came across Rainbow childminders. My son was 9 months old at the time. It was therefore important for my husband and I that our son was placed within a happy, safe and caring environment to he began his early years journey.
I initially placed my son in a well known nursary chain which looked and seemed fantastic, however it became apparent very quickly that he was not happy there. He was visibly so miserable each time we collected him, that we knew this was not the right place for him.
Upon my son’s first meeting with Bal he took to her warm nature. He was made to feel very comfortable within the Rainbow childminders environment.
My son settled quickly and was much happier.
Bal and Gurdas are highly experienced and provides plenty of learning opportunities through various play activities. The environment is safe and interactive, they are friendly, caring and monitor children closely. They are both professional and provided feedback as requested, updates throughout the day; which i find reassuring to see along with a useful overview at the end of each day.
Bal provides nutritious balance meals
and monitors our son closely during mealtimes as he initially experienced some food allergies when he was younger.
She has also been reactive when my son has been unwell.
It is very difficult as a parents to feel you have made the correct decision for your child when looking for a trusted childcare provider, however choosing Rainbow childminders has been the best decision for our son’s care, I cannot recommend them highly enough. We feel very reassured our son is well looked after and he is developing extremely well under Rainbow childminders
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Rekha
on 02/11/2020
Bal and husband G were great with my 14 month old twins. I was struggling to find a suitable childminder for my children with very short notice and Bal was very friendly, accommodating and helpful. I was a bit worried because it was my twins first experience with a childminder but they took to Bal and G straight away with one of them even smiling when Bal opened the door on day 3! My children were happy and well looked after. Bal sent me photos throughout the day for reassurance. Their home was cosy, warm and clean. Even though I had to drop my children off quite early, Bal was always prepared and waiting. I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Bal and G as childminders.
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Enas
on 21/12/2019
My experience with Bal and her husband G has been fantastic!! They are a perfect team. My son is comfortable and happy and everything is always very well organised. Communication is always quite clear. The environment is clean, secure and appropriate for childcare. Bal and G have never let us down. I can get on with my work with peace of mind that my son will be collected and fed a warm meal, and be quite comfortable until I collect him. She responds promptly to my messages and calls and always has a smile when I arrive to collect my son. The children always look happy and content and get along well. I have never been more pleased.
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Twesi
on 21/10/2019
Very good childminder. We feel comfortable leaving our kid there as she take care of our son like her own. Very much satisfied. Also the support we have been given since our son going there is fantastic and specially when your child is young his needs are very demanding but Bal and G works hard to fulfil those needs. Highly recomonded.
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on 10/01/2019
Bal and Gee are absolutely great! They have been very understanding and patient with us and our little girl, Zainab who is 2 following our big move to Manchester. Bal tried anything and everything to help our little one settle and within a few weeks she was asking us when she will go to see Bal and her friends! A huge thank you to Bal and Gee for providing a fantastic environment for our little girl!
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Nada
on 12/12/2018
My daughter has been with Bal for nearly 3months now and she has been very patient and accommodating. The first few weeks were very difficult for my daughter to adapt but Bal and her husband went out of their way in helping her settle by adapting to her needs. She is now more confident and also engages in many activities like playgroups, artwork, storytime etc. They provide a great clean environment for the kids to learn and grow and the regular updates and photos provided are a bonus! Both Bal and Gee are fantastic and very experienced with children and their friendly, patient and calm personalities are great attributes to have when working with children. I would highly recommend them.
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Annie
on 25/11/2018
Bal and Gee are outstanding childminders and genuinely lovely people. I feel so lucky to have found them. I felt that choosing someone to take care of my child was such an important decision to make, and my mind is at rest knowing that my little boy is in safe hands. My son has food allergies and digestive issues and I was concerned about how he would settle in, but Bal had first hand experience and I felt confident that she would know how to handle him. When I met Bal she was very organised and thorough and showed me all her paperwork. As well as being organised, she was also really warm and flexible and able to adapt to my child’s needs. I immediately felt I had found the right person on meeting her. Her assistant/ partner Bal is also so nice and calm and patient. My little boy took to him straight away when we met with them. They have looked after my boy for 3 months now and he is well settled in. I like the fact there is a small group of children of a similar age or slightly older, and my boy loves interacting with the other children. They have a lovely enclosed garden which my boy also really enjoys. Bal sends me pictures and I can see that he is happy and engaging in lots of fun activities. I highly recommend Bal and Gee.
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lizfranc
on 09/10/2018
My daughter aged now 15 months has been cared for by Bal for a few months now and I can’t express enough just how wonderful Bal is. Eva settled very quickly and is so happy when I drop her and pick her up, it’s such a great feeling to know that she is very content and happy when at Bal’s. What’s amazing is the amount of confidence Eva has gained since being around the other children and being in the safe friendly environment Bal provides, the opportunities Eva has from messy play, story time and outings with Bal and the other children has advanced her skills massively. Apart from Bal being great with Eva she is also very understanding and patient with parents. I love the level of detail I get when I pick Eva up from what she has eaten that day and when she’s slept to all the fun things and art work she may have done that day. I feel very comfortable aproaching Bal and she is very clear and thorough in anything that needs to be discussed, the communication is fab. I honestly can’t recommend Bal enough, everyday I feel lucky to have found someone I completely trust who has not only all the experience that’s required but also the loving nurturing nature my child loves to be around, it’s a great feeling!
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Dawn
on 28/07/2018
Bal provided a last minute babysitting service and our kids felt immediately at home. Would definitely use her again.
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GJK
on 25/06/2018
We put our son, George with Bal and Gee in December when I went back to work. It's such a huge decision and we were really reassured by how open and friendly Bal and her husband Gee are, and the fact that they have 4 children so are "old hands" so to speak. We have been seriously impressed by them- the house is cosy, clean and warm, the communication is fantastic and most importantly George loves being there and always has a great time. It's a joy to pick him up and see him so happy! He really enjoys it and does loads of fun activities to keep him entertained. We are really happy he goes to Bal's - it makes leaving him just that little bit easier. She also sends me updates throughout the day, including photos and it honestly gets me through the day knowing he is having a great time. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend them!
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LaGata
on 05/01/2018
My 5yr old settled immediately with Bal and Gee. He loves going before and after school. The garden is fab and it has a very relaxed atmosphere. Good communication, behaviour management and very accommodating too. An excellent choice.
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on 27/10/2017
My two children (19m and nearly 5) has been looked after by Bal and her husband Gee for 3.5 days a week for the last month, having previously been at a day nursery. I am really pleased with their care and they are happy and settled. My son had a tough week or so starting at school and I think he settled better when Bal started taking him in than he did with me taking him in for the first week. My daughter is happy to have another little girl of similar age to play with, enjoys going to playgroup on Thursdays, playing in the garden and doing a lot of eating!
It is a happy and caring household to leave my children in. I have no hesitation in recommending Bal.
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HC wood
on 08/10/2017
Bal is a very organised and homely childminder looking after children of all ages in a comforting environment. She is very flexible with our schedules and always willing to go the extra mile to keep my 11year old daughter and us happy. She has also looked after our 8 year old daughter and I am absolutely grateful for her help to us at the time we needed most
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Kindle
on 28/09/2017
Both my children love to stay with Ball and her family and always come home talking about the activities they have done there.
Very safe and pleasant enviromnent and adequate for the children.
Bal is a very honest, reliable and responsible childminder that have always done her best to accomodate our schedules and needs.
Good communication. Always easy to contact.
We had some emergency situations and she was able to receive the children on those situations, and that was very important for us.
Even when we first started, we were struggling to find a childminder and she received our children.
We are amazed with the quality of the care.
We love you!!!
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Maura
on 27/09/2017
My little girl started with Bal last month and settled in straight away. Bal and her family are all so lovely and her children are very well brought up and are so polite and loving towards my little girl Isabella.
As a mother I feel very safe leaving Isabella with Bal I no she is in brilliant hands and is developing really well.
I'm so pleased I was fortunate enough to find a perfect place for my girlie
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on 22/04/2017
Absolutely amazing childminder, friendly, caring and approachable so is her husband. What a beautiful clean house with lovey children and very polite. My daughter is very excited and happy at her house while she stays there.
We are very happy both that we found this amazing childminder. What makes me happier is she does the pick up and drop off, it has saved my life and time a lot while working different shifts on different days.
She is very helpful when I need any sort of childcare requirement. I absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a great flexible childminder
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Bela1
on 30/03/2017
Bal and I connected on childcare and from the get go the communication was brilliant. Bal offers a loving, clean and secure environment for children, and has been able to find a great balance between play and learning in a family environment, with boundaries when needed.
Bal is a sweet, organised, frank, honest and a very likeable woman. Her own children have played with and nurtured my ten month old baby. He so loves the attention and the feeling of being with what feels like family!
I have not worried about a single thing on any day since my boy has been With Bal. She offers a great space for play, learning and activities and I believe will always strive to ensure she does her utmost best to cater for the needs of children in her care.
Bal is professional and helpful and her husband is a very gentle and kind man who has a fantastic energy in the care and home environment.
Wonderful space and care!
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on 01/03/2017
Absolutely amazing childcare. Their house is so clean, very friendly, approachable, and helpful. They even help my kids with their homework and get freshly squeezed orange juice daily. I don't even see them as my childminder as I'm that at ease, but more of a family to family care. Definitely highly recommend them to anybody of any age.
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on 13/02/2017
Babysitter was wonderful my kids loved her ...very own house clean ... nice with the kids ... I was happy to deal with her ... I will come back her again
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Mona
on 22/12/2016
She is wonderful lady and her place is clean and homy for kids as well my daughter had fun and had a nice dinner with her . I really recommend this beautiful lady.
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on 22/12/2016
Bal has provided excellent all round service. Our 3 year old child felt very comfortable in her environment which was very conducive to meet her needs and she was very soon feeling at home with Bal. My child certainly developed her talking skills and she became much more confident in company, an obvious sign of quality care.
Bal is very communicative and keeps us informed at all times and at the end of the session and because she has her own children who demonstrate politeness and respect whilst being obviously happy around her, has helped my girl to integrate easily.
Bal provides a wealth of experience as she has previously assisted in teaching children with special needs and has many years childcare experience. She ensures that activities in her home are tailored to fully engage and entertain in a positive learning way.
Her experience is extensive and this shows in her manner and the way that she engages with my child.
I would highly recommend her services and feel very confident that you would be happy to trust your children in her care.
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on 08/12/2016
We are extremely happy with Bal. My 2 year old boy settled into Bal's care with ease and within a couple of days. He loves going into her warm inviting home which is full of wonderful stimulating resources.
Her children, who are also in her care are extremely friendly and has welcomed my boy and helped make him feel at home, welcome and happy.
Bal often sends me photos of my boy whilst I am at work and it is lovely to see him happy and engaged, doing different things every day.
She always makes time to talk to me about my boy at the end of the day.
I fully recommend Bal and assure your child would be very happy in her care.
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