Faye Bos's Reviews
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Faye was prompt, had great communication and most of all cared for the boys very well. She really engaged with them at all times, singing nursery rhymes with puppets and observing the nature around them on walks. She had a lovely approach with the boys and I quickly felt very confident that she was extremely capable.
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MOB5
on 20/06/2021
Faye has been with us now for a few months and our daughter already enjoys the days they spend together hugely. Faye has years of experience and this really stands out, she has great knowledge around food and behaviours to.
Bluebelle loves the games and puppets Faye brings and the calming techniques Faye is teaching Bluebelle are great skills for life!
Faye is easy to get on with, practical and patient. We are really pleased we have crossed paths.
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Sophie
on 07/07/2020
Faye has had many hats with us - Nanny, Babysitter and Mothers Help. Faye had come highly recommended to me by a friend of mine whose three children had all been cared for by Faye in their younger years, so I knew we were in good hands.
Faye knew how to generate an instant bond with my then 10 month old daughter when she first started babysitting for us. Her "song bag" was an absolute hit and continued to be so all the months she nannied for us.
She was a life saver coming on to help me look after my then 5 month and 22 month old daughters two afternoons a week, for four months over the Winter while I struggled with PND. My toddler always looked forward to the afternoons Faye was coming and even still asks about Faye, months after she finished working for us. We wanted to take Faye on in a more full-time capacity, but unfortunately she had commitments elsewhere which didn't permit her to do so.
Faye's genuine love and interest in children is abundantly clear, and the children sense this. Her manner, experience, understanding, enthusiasm and flexibility all make for a wonderful childcare experience giving the parents complete peace of mind. I wouldn't hesitate recommending Faye to anyone!
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on 27/04/2018
Faye looked after our eldest child (girl, born Sept 2011) from Sept 2012 to Oct 2015 and our youngest child (boy, born May 2013) from Oct 2014 to Oct 2015. Faye made us feel very at ease and we knew when our daughter started with Faye that she would be well cared for and stimulated brilliantly.
We felt that Faye balanced with ease the needs of our children, combining trips out most mornings (to parks, play centres, gyms, Legoland!) to burn off their excess energy, with interactive and creative home play in the afternoon. We thought it was important for our children to experience the world around them and Faye always came up trumps in this regard.
Faye provided healthy home-cooked evening meals which our daughter usually wolfed down and she managed to persuade our son (who is a VERY fussy eater) to eventually get onboard with eating them too.
We and our children were very sad to say goodbye to Faye in October due to a house move and the children are constantly asking to go back to Faye's house! Her energy and enthusiasm for children to learn and develop is infectious and we are so very lucky that our children have been exposed to Faye's care. We would without hesitation recommend her care to others.
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Cav2023
on 02/11/2015
Faye was my child minder for 14months. My son absolutely enjoyed going to her house and being cared for. She is an extra special child minder because she is really pays attention to detail on child development and gets to understand each child. My son enjoyed trips to LEGOLAND, gardens and parks. Even the activities she did meant my child was developing his skills.
You get updates on trips with photos and progress on how your child done for the day. Faye operates like a nursery but with a one to one personal care you get from a child minder. If you are a first time mum and concerned if your child would be cared for without any worries then Faye is the child minder you would want your child to be looked after by. My son still talks about Faye and how much he misses her. Faye is the best child minder you could ever find.
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Parent
on 29/03/2015
I have known Faye Bosley since September 2009, when I looked for childcare for my oldest son (born April 2009). Faye has childminded Benjamin from March 2010 until Benjamin started school in 2013, and also Thomas (born 2011) from March 2012 until January 2014. I have always felt very confident with leaving the children in Faye’s care. Her home environment has been immaculate, and provided a wide range of activities for the children, with role play, dressing up, books, games etc available. They have also been able to use the outside garden area, and have been able to be creative with play involving water, mud, snow etc. Faye also took the children on regular outings, such as singing, play schemes, adventure parks, playgrounds, museums and libraries. They boys also enjoyed day to day activities such as going to the postbox, the car wash and the shops!
Faye worked within the Early Years Guidelines in terms of assessing the boys’ development, and keeping me informed on a regular basis of the development against what was expected from their age range. I also received a daily diary on their activities, as well as a learning journal with photos on their development - which I treasure as a record of their development and changes in the early years! Feedback was provided both informally during daily chats as well as formal reviews and feedback sessions.
Faye is always keen to improve as a practitioner, attending training and update courses, as well as seeking feedback from her parents about her setting, and acting on suggestions made. Taking on an assistant in her setting has enabled Faye to pass on the wealth of experience she has gathered over the last few years to a more junior colleague, who under her guidance has been able to provide excellent care to the children and was very much liked by them, too.
Faye has been a very reliable childminder, I had no issues with sickness or being let down at short notice. She is very honest and sincere, and as such has been a great role model for the children, who both adore and respect her. Discipline issues are always dealt with firmly but with kindness and in line with her policies, and parents are kept informed.
I have always felt that I could trust Faye explicitly with my children in her care, knowing not only that they were safe and well looked after, stimulated and engaged, but also that they would receive plenty of hugs, cuddles and attention when needed. The continuity and quality of care which they received from Faye has been second to none, and I could not have wished for a better childminder.
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on 27/01/2014
Faye looked after my youngest child a few days a week whilst I was studying From home. I have never required childcare before and was really worried about leaving my son with a childminder. However, there was no need to worry as my son settled in immediately. Her home is very well equipped for all ages and her own daughters are also great at helping out. She always takes them out for day trips and park visits which ensures they are stimulated and getting exercise. In the holiday's my school age children have the odd day at Faye's which they all really look forward to. You never feel guilty that they are with a childminder when they are so happy there. Faye is very calm and patient with the children which rubs off on the children in her care. The regular photos she sends home confirms that they all have a great time there.
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on 21/11/2012
We were lucky enough to live next door to Faye so it made sense that my son was looked after by her. Oscar absolutely loved every minute of being with Faye. She's great fun and really got to know his likes and dislikes. We've now moved away sadly but my son talks about Faye with great fondness, not bad for a two year old!
I have no hesitation in recommending Faye if you are looking for good quality Childcare in a friendly welcoming setting.
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Parent
on 14/11/2012
Having a year off from work it was extremely hard for me to go back to work. I was nervous and apprehensive about finding childcare for my daughter - i had no idea whether to choose a nursery or a childminder. You just want to make the right decision!
I met Faye last year and just got a good feeling about her. Faye knew my daughter and i have a strong bond - she knew it was hard for both of us to be away from eachother especially with a new face! Faye and I booked in 2 settling in sessions which were challenging for my daughter to settle but with the experience Faye knew the best way to settle her (comforters, photos of her family so she could make a table place mat, wanted to know her favourite foods and activities to help her feel settled in a new environment).. Faye has been fantastic settling in my daughter (& me). She offers a huge variety of activities and outings! Faye reassures me when you ask anything and I love receiving pictures, updates and her daily diary.
I'm so happy I found Faye and would recommend her to anyone who is looking for outstanding childcare and with the reassurance that she will settle both the child and parents!!!
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Parent
on 01/06/2012
Faye cared for our two children aged 2 and 5 from Sept 2009 to April 2011. I was more than happy with her standards of childcare, her setting and the relationships she built with our children. Our objective was to find a carer who would expose our youngest to all the social and physical development she had previously experienced at nursery whilst providing a happy home from home before and after school for our son who started primary school. Faye exceeded our expectations with both children, who from day one have loved the days that they go to Faye;s house. Having experienced and interviewed a number of childminders, nanny and nurseries, in the quest to find the optimal care for our children, we can honestly say that Faye was an excellent childminder and takes her role very seriously. Faye is reliable and caring, she is also incredibly patient and is perfect in her role. With Faye, our daughter did at least one major activity or outing every day, ensuring she was being exposed to new environments and experiences and meeting new people. As an example we had more artwork or creations in 5 months with Faye than in all the time they were at nursery.
Faye also got the balance right between her two children and those she minded.
If I had not been made redundant from my job, I would have definately kept my children with Faye and they were very sad when the last day came and we had to say goodbye to her first class care.
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Parent
on 01/04/2012
Faye is quite simply the best childminder you could ever find. I have had three childminders before finding Faye, and have interviewed and observed countless others and can without hesitiation say that she is outstanding.
My two girls have been in her care for the last 2 years and they love going to her - they are so happy in her care and often cry about having to leave!
Faye is so warm and caring towards my children, she really does treat them like one of the family and they do so many activities and trips out with her, they are always eager to tell me all their adventures on the way home.
She has every toy you could ever think of and more besides and has introduced my girls to many different experiences they would not have otherwise had. I really cannot recommend her highly enough and it will be a sad day for our family when we no longer need a childminder as she is truely more than that to my girls.
If you are looking for the best childminder, I would say, look no further because this is not just a job for Faye, she will care for your child as you would yourself.
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Parent
on 04/08/2011
After having a bad experience with a childminder in the past we had met a number of them, and did a research including reviewing Ofsted inspections as well,but once we met Faye we knew from the first meeting that she would provide an excellent care in a lovely home settings, and we were right!She met all our expectations and never let us down!
Faye looked after our little boy for 1.5 year.He grew very fond of her and absolutely loved going to Faye's house.As parents we knew we were leaving him in safe and caring environment.Faye is very proactive and enthusiastic in what she does with loads of proffessional training and many years of experience.She is very well organised and each day at her setting is different.Faye involves all the children under her care with all the activities she prepares for them including home crafts,music sessions, toddler groups, trips to the parks,playgrounds,library,days out and many more.She is very proffessional, very child friendly and very reliable childminder. I would not hesitate to reccomend her to any parent who is looking for excellent quality childcare!
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on 26/07/2011
