Home From Holme's Reviews
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5 out of 5
Parents say
This childminding service is highly praised by parents for its warm, family-like atmosphere and excellent care. Children are reported to settle in quickly, enjoying a variety of activities and developing well. Parents appreciate the flexibility, reliability, and dedication of the childminders. They are described as patient, caring, and supportive, often going above and beyond expectations. Many parents express gratitude for finding such a high-quality childcare option.
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Below are the latest reviews for Home from Holme. 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.
I could speak for hours about how amazing Claire, Paulo and Scarlett are. My little girl has always been super attached to her mummy, the type of baby to cry when someone unfamiliar came near her and having been unsuccessful at getting her settled into two previous settings I genuinely thought I’d never be able to return to work. Fast forward 8 months and she now pulls away from me to go to Claire or to run off to play with her friends when we arrive every morning!! She was happily settled within just a few visits, they completely work around the children’s individual needs and do anything they can to ensure the little ones feel completely happy/safe. She comes home every day super excited, all of her needs met, talking all about what fun they’ve had/places they’ve been! I count my lucky stars every day that we found home from Holme, they really are the loveliest warmest most patient and caring family! My little girl absolutely adores them and so do I, if you have any concerns about your little ones settling into childcare or are feeling anxious about sending them please get in touch with Claire, they’re beyond amazing!! 5 stars really doesn’t seem like enough!!xx
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Danni29
on 27/08/2024
Since starting with Claire last year, I have seen so much progression with my son. I have had 2 previous childminders but have never seen my son as happy as he is with Claire and Paulo. Every day he is so excited to arrive, and seeing the activities and play they get up to daily is so nice. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a good, reliable minder. They make everyone feel like a big family and it's such a lovely environment. Thank you guys, we all love you!
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Victoria
on 01/07/2024
Home from Holme are so amazing… my son has settled in so well and is so happy 😀 they are so lovely and welcoming xxx
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Rachel
on 06/10/2023
Fantastic childminder and amazing with my little one, highly recommend
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Kelly
on 03/10/2023
I looked for months to try and find a good childminders that did the school run to south parade and would take my 2 young children, I then came across home from Holme and so glad I did. By far the best childminders I visited, lovely people, happy to help where they can, issue I have now I my children would rather stay there than come home lol. Highly recommended
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Paul
on 03/10/2023
Claire and Paolo are so lovely!
Our little daughter was with them since she was 1.5 years, now she is nearly 5 and still going to their setting. The setting is clean and they offer a variance of healthy meals, there are no pets and various area for your little one development tailored to each stage.
The kids will be entertained with various activities during normal days and especially during school holidays when they will have different activities planned for each day!
They are both more than a childminder, they are like a family to us and always supported me and Sara.
I would highly recommend them if you would like peace of mind in regards your little ones when you are away ❤️
Thank you so much for everything you are doing!
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Cristina
on 03/10/2023
Claire always goes above and beyond for the children and is a great role model for them! She’s absolutely amazing with my little boy (who has been there since he was 10 months old). Could not recommend anyone more! Always making the cutest keepsakes too
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Abi
on 06/06/2023
Our little boy has been going to Claire and paolo now for just over a year and he has come on so much. He loves going and seeing them and Italia. They are always doing new things with him and he is always asking to go back once he is home! I can’t thank and recommend Claire and paolo enough.
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Connor
on 06/06/2023
I looked high and low for months to find a childminder that can cater to my 3 little ones, with them been so young it was very tricky but Claire came to my rescue. She looks after the boys 2 days a week and they have so much fun! Claire always updates us with photos of their activities which we love to see. I would highly recommend Claire, Paolo and Italian for your childminding needs. 😍
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Mama2boy
on 04/06/2023
My son has been going to clare and paolos for a while now he also has adhd and autismn clare and paolo has done so much for finley and his confidence he just adores them both they always have time and patience for finley and nothing is ever too much for them both aswell as amazing childminders they are also now amazing friends i couldnt wish for two better childminders thankyou for always been amazing xxxxx
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Natalie
on 02/06/2023
My little boy has been going to Claire and Paolo’s for nearly a year now and he absolutely loves it! The mornings when he is going there he is jumping for joy and can’t wait to arrive.
From the moment we met both Claire and Paolo we knew that we could trust them and would feel at ease with our little boy being in their home.
He has a good relationship with them both and my favourite thing about using a childminding service is that he is around children of all ages, this allows him to be gentle with the babies but have a bit of rough and tumble with the other children.
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Phillipa
on 28/02/2022
I struggled with anxiety about leaving my little boy with a childminder due to having a bad experience at a day nursery but due to my shift work I had no choice.
From the first initial meeting with Claire and Paolo I knew my little boy was in the best hands and nothing was or ever is too much trouble for them including last minute changes which you would never get in a nursery setting. Since starting he’s been the happiest little boy and we couldn’t be happier at the service Claire and Paolo provide. They treat him as one of there own and we honestly see them both now as good friends more than just our childcare provider!
Couldn’t recommend then enough to anyone, they really will go above and beyond!
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Kbrick90
on 24/02/2022
Moving our little boy from nursery to a childminder for flexibility for our jobs was something we worried about, but we didn't need to worry. Claire and Paolo are amazing with our little boy and treat him like he is family. Seeing how happy he comes home from Claire's is all the reassurance we need to know he is happy there. We love that he has Paolo as a male role model too. Moving to this childminder was the best decision we have ever made for our boy and cannot sing their praises enough for how much they go over and beyond for us.
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Yasmin
on 24/02/2022
My little girl started attending Claire and Paolo's home in April, I honestly couldn't recommend them enough, they go above and beyond for every child they have in their care and my daughter has come on so much she's like a different child. They really put my mind at ease when choosing a childminders after a bad experience with a day nursery. They really are like a second family and I love that my daughter has Paolo as a male role model in her life ❤ honestly the best people ever!
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EmmaLou
on 25/07/2021
I suffered from PND so leaving my little boy was one of the hardest things i had to do and the minute from meeting Claire and also her husband I felt at ease they are just a normal couple and every child they look after they treat as their own. I am blessed to have found such an amazing setting for my little one and I will always reccomend. Fantastic from the get go! Couldn't be happier from start to finish with everything. Thank you 🙌
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StephHig
on 19/07/2021
I could not ask for anyone better to look after my little boy while I am at work, like home from home for him and he really enjoys his time there, i dont have to worry as he is in very good hands.
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Maxine
on 19/07/2021
My daughter has been going to Claire’s since September and never have I had any Doubt about sending my daughter there from day one they made her feel welcome, Claire and Paolo are so caring all the children look so happy to be there, my daughter loves it and always goes straight in with Clare when I drop her off and hates leaving when we pick her up, Claire does lots of activities with them to keep them busy, couldn’t ask for better childminders
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Emma
on 14/02/2021
My Child has been going to Claire and Paolo now for over year its been a positive experience since she started with them and really welcomed my little girl into there family/ home setting.
Very professional and always on hand to help at short notice if I need them which is great has not many childminders are flexible.
Our little one has come on heaps and is so confident in the setting and really does love going to Claires and Paolo's.
I get regular updates on daily activities that they do and what she has been learning about.
We couldn't ask for better childminders. Thanks Claire and Paolo we think you are great :)
I would defiantly recommend you to family and friends.
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Kelly
on 14/02/2021
I highly recommend claire goodyear for her childminding services.. As a very nervous single mum to an autistic boy and a 1 year old girl at the time of signing up with her.. i am pleasently overwelmed to say that claire has braught my children into her home like her own and truly made them both feel comfortable and loved.. my children adore going to her home and the places she takes them (prior to covid) shes truly a motherly figure and very understanding of personal situations . I would be disappointed if claire ever left the childminding scene as shes a credit to the childcare buisness and i can honestly say i wouldnt trust anyone else with my children and their emotional state as i do claire. Shes amazing!
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Yorkshir
on 12/02/2021
Our children have been with Claire and Paulo coming up a year now. We are really happy with the setting and the benefits to the kids have been obvious. We have previously had issues with childcare providers but have found Claire and Paulo to be a breath of fresh air. The kids are always excited to go and always happy as Larry when I collect them. I like there are a range of children going and I also like that there is a male presence in the household. I have always found them both to be a positive influence on my kids, and have always been flexible, understanding and professional.
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Katy
on 12/02/2021
Claire is my daughter child minder my daughter loves claire and her family very much and I can honestly say we love them all to , claire is such a trustworthy reliable child minder goes above and beyond for my daughter anyway she can help she does her services that she provides for my daughter and all the other children are outstanding I would definitely recommend anyone to her services as I am proof they are 5* all the time would not take my daughter to anyone but her
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Alisha
on 11/02/2021
Claire and her family are amazing!!
My daughter learned a lot in the time being at their setting.
I feel like she’s treated like part of a the family!!
Thank you so much Claire!!
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Cristina
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