Puddles

The best childcare!

I've had my three children with Madhu for two years. Her and Veena have become such an integral part of my children's lives and they have loved their time playing with toys, other children, crafts and lots of learning! People often comment how advanced my children are in regards to their vocab, counting, colours etc and I know a lot of that is down to their time spent with Madhu and Veena. At Madhu's the children have a dedicated space with so many toys, activities and fab outside space, which is unique for a childminder setting. It's almost a nursery /childminder hybrid and the best of both worlds.

We moved 35 minutes away from Madhu's which is the only reason we are leaving. We have been doing the long drive three times a week for three months now because we didn't want to have to move the children. That's how much we've loved having them there! We will certainly be staying in touch and it's a very sad goodbye.

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by Natasha on 30/04/2025

Response by puddles on 30/04/2025:

We will miss kids so so much . Thank you for choosing us to look after them . xx

Best Childminder in Purley

Madhu is the sweetest person I know. When we shifted from India to UK it was a serious issue for us where to send our 3 years old kid and then Madhu came for us as an angel . She took care of my kid very nicely the food , the environment, engaging kids with activities ,the comfort everything is perfect at her place . My kid was comfortable at her place and felt like home . Keep up the good work ❤️

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by Srimani on 22/05/2024

Response by puddles on 05/06/2024:

Thank you so much for feedback . Appreciate it 🙏🙏❤️. It was pleasure to be part of her early years learning journey.

Excellent childminder

Madhu looked after our twins from when they were babies until they were ready to start pre-school, and we were very happy with the care she gave them. My girls were sad to move on from going to Madhu's, as they had made a bond with her and her assistants, as well as the other children.
They developed a lot during their time with Madhu, and she treated them lots of individual care, and help for us as parents.

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by Steve on 20/09/2023

Response by puddles on 28/09/2023:

Thank you so much . It was absolute pleasure looking after them and watching them grow .

Private Nursery for our Toddler

Madhu's Home nursery is a small setting with fantastic care for our son. He struggled at a big nursery after being a pandemic baby, and a smaller setting has meant he has been able to build strong and secure relationships with Madhu & her staff. Our son has been attending since he was 2 (he is now 3 and a half), and he has become more secure and confident in himself. Madhu is patient, and understands each child is individual- this is something that is important to us as we were concerned about a 'one size fits all' approach in bigger nurseries. We are over the moon with Puddles nursery and will be sad to say goodbye when it's time for primary school.

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by Lulu F on 04/08/2023

Response by puddles on 21/08/2023:

Thank you . It is pleasure looking after E. xx

Amazing!

Madhu is a brilliant and lovely childminder. my daughter has been with her for 6 months now and she absolutely loves it. She’s developed a lot since starting with Madhu and has made some new friendships too. It’s very clear that Madhu truly cares for my daughter.
Would absolutely recommend!

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by Indiasjm on 04/08/2023

Response by puddles on 18/08/2023:

Thank you for the review . It is pleasure to look after your little one .

very good child miner

very friendly and really helped my child to develop her skills.

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by Jitendra on 11/01/2022

Excellent care for my two munchkins

Madhu and her team looked after my 3 year old and toddler for a short period before we re-located. Madhu was warm and welcoming and able to cater for our specific needs. Her setting provides a spacious indoor area for the children to play and explore and a garden for those nicer days.
The team put on lots of activities for the children and they often came home with drawings, cards e.t.c The team would also send me pictures and videos of what they kids were up to during the day and these were always nice to receive
I highly recommend the services of Madhu and her team.

Thanks Guys!

Natasha

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by Nfer94 on 21/06/2019

Fantastic child minder.

As soon as I set foot in the setting I knew I would be happy having Madhu and her team at Puddles care for my (then) 12 month son. She was so friendly, warm and inviting and the setting is a great space both indoor and outdoor. My son has loved being at Madhu's; smiling at drop off and pick up (as have all the other children I have seen coming in and out of Puddles). He has taken part in so many different activities and has come on so well during his time there. He has also enjoyed some delicious home cooked food and we get a round up of everything that has happened during his day when we go to collect him. Many people say how confident and happy he is and I know in many ways this is down to the time he has spent at Puddles with Madhu, her team and all his friends. We would recommend Puddles without hesitation and are very grateful for the excellent care he has received and everything they have done for him.

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by LizM on 07/11/2018

Fantastic

We came to England and Holiday and Mahdu made my son feel soo comfortable. He blended in nicely and enjoyed going to puddles. Mahdu's warm reception is extraordinary and her house is beautiful and super clean. Kids have the opportunities to express themselves freely in a cozy home setting. I would definitely go back to puddles if work takes me back to England.

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by Parent on 20/03/2018