Pavlinab

Excellent childminder

We feel very lucky to have found Pav. Our daughter took to Pav straight away, and settled in without any problems. When I drop her off she runs through the front door and barely looks back. They do really wholesome, interesting activities, lots of things with nature and arts and crafts. Her house is lovely and there is lots of space for the kids to play, including in the garden. The kids are clearly very fond of her and always seem to be having a great time. Pav joins up regularly with another local childminder so the kids get a broad social circle. Pav serves very nutritious homecooked food and keeps us updated with pictures each day. We couldn't be happier.

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by will on 28/02/2025

Response by PavlinaB on 28/02/2025:

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Happy, busy children and a lovely setting

Pav has been a childminder for both of my children for the past 2 years and I would thoroughly recommend her for both full days and school wraparound care.

My youngest (3) has been at Pav's since turning 12 months and Pav was brilliant and patient at settling her in - my daughter has always been very happy to go to Pav's and excited to see both her and the other children at the setting. They go on so many lovely local trips and take little activities with them to learn along the way. They have busy days and make the most of being outside, whatever the weather. After school pick up, they have chance to relax and play together with a nice age range of older children too. And a huge range of toys, games, books and crafts to choose from! I feel that wonderful memories are being created alongside learning and building friendships.

Pav has a lovely, welcoming home, great garden and shares a weekly menu which is always nutritious, home made and delicious. Over time it's helped my pickiest eater to be more adventurous, and given me some new ideas to try at home too.

My eldest (7) also goes to Pav for wraparound care and has always loved going. Pav sets up a lovely variety of games and activities and picks things out that she knows he particularly likes. He gets really inspired by the different activities Pav sets up and feels very comfortable in her home and with the other children.

I would recommend Pav, if you can get a place!

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by Rebecca on 28/02/2025

Response by PavlinaB on 28/02/2025:

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Outstanding Childcare Provider

Our daughter went to Pav's childcare setting from 11 months old up until school age. She had an amazing time taking part in a wide range of enrichment activities (learning outdoors, growing sunflowers from seeds, looking after catapillars as they turned into butterflies, arts and crafts, drawing, baking, reading and going on trips to museums - the list is endless). Pav's planning and attention to detail is a real strength of her practice and she was always mindful of how the learning opportunities she offered linked to the early years framework. Her kind and caring nature together with her small setting helped to turn our initially nervous toddler into a confident school ready child. I would recommend Pav to any of my friends without hesitation.

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by James on 27/02/2025

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A true home from home

Pav is one of the kindest, most patient and positive people we have come to know. She has looked after both of our girls as a child minder and provided them with a warm and fun home from home experience.

She puts a lot of thought and love into her craft and other activities with the children, into her food and into the little excursions she organises for the younger children who are there for full days (no one is ever bored).

As well as a beautiful home, she has a lovely garden which her mindees adore.

Her love for nature and creativity, and the fun and educational activities she engages the children in, are reflected in how our little ones live their time there and their growing confidence with and connection to arts/crafts and the natural world.

My 6 year old is still having time each week with Pav (though she's in year 2 now) as Pav's grounding influence has been amazing for her, and our daughter says it's the most fun she has all week! :)

I am so grateful we found Pav!

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by Parisa on 06/09/2024

Response by PavlinaB on 06/09/2024:

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Simply outstanding

Pav has looked after our six-year-old daughter for the past five years and from the very beginning, we knew we had found a truly special childminder. Pav is incredibly patient, kind, nurturing and fun - our daughter was very quick to settle at her home and she still loves going to this day (after school). The activities and outings are always very creative, and include lots of outdoor fun, plus she cooks amazing and healthy food. I really cannot recommend Pav highly enough - we feel so lucky that our daughter has been in her care and we have all loved getting to know Pav and her lovely family.

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by Fiona198 on 27/08/2024

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We couldn't be happier

Pav has been a blessing for our 4YO daughter who has been with Pav for over a year now. Pav has such a positive, kind and caring approach to looking after all the children that she cares for on a daily basis. We feel safe and secure that our daughter is having a wonderful day regardless of the weather. Pav shares a weekly food menu in advance with delicious and nutritious options and was helpful even when our daughter was a fussy eater. Pav always has fun trips and learning adventures planned for the kids ensuring they develop mental and social skills. We especially love the daily photos shared showing us what they were up to during the day. If you are lucky to get a spot for your child with Pav you won't regret it.

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by Jared on 27/08/2024

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Outstanding childminder - highly recommend

PavlinaB is the best childminder you could wish for! She has been our childminder for our two children (now 3 and 5) for the past two years. My son is with her three days a week and she collects my daughter three days a week after school, having previously been with Pav during the day, before she started school last September. Both our children absolutely love going to Pav’s setting and both of them settled immediately when they first started with her. I really can’t recommend Pav highly enough. She is nurturing, caring and supports the children’s development and learning in so many ways. She takes time to create and set up interesting, varied and fun activities for the children when at home and they also benefit from various outings to national trust locations, local parks and other trips. She also takes them to various other activities such as boppin’ tots and mini explorers. Pav prepares a healthy nutritious menu for the week which the kids always enjoy. We are so lucky to have Pav in our lives and will be forever grateful that our children have benefited from spending time with her during their early years.

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by Mazza on 26/08/2024

Response by PavlinaB on 06/09/2024:

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