Sam

Amazing Childminder

Sam is an amazing childminder, and we feel incredibly lucky to have found her. Our daughter started at 5 months old and has loved every minute of the 3 years she spent with Sam. Sams home is very welcoming; the environment she provides for the kids is packed with fun and activities. Sam cooks healthy meals and takes the kids on lots of trips and outdoor adventures - everything from the beach to strawberry picking to enjoying a walk in the park. Sam really encouraged our daughter to start walking, helped with potty training and social development.

I would highly recommend Sam - our daughter blossomed under her care, and helped turn her into the creative, independent and confident child she is now.

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by Em21 about Sam on 18/10/2024

Response by Sam on 20/11/2024:

Thankyou for my lovely review, I'll still be seeing you, you cant get rid of me that easily :)

You will never find another like Sam

Sam is a caring, nurturing, flexible and fair childminder. At the last minute Sam was able to accommodate me and help with childcare.
As a lone parent it is a difficult decision finding the right kind of childcare, but Sam made the decision so easy. I felt so comfortable sharing my needs and wants as a parent. Sam is flexible with my working timetable, understanding and considerate.

Sam always welcomes my little one with a smile and a hug, She loves my little one as her own and this is evident with how happy my daughter is when she arrives and leaves each day. My daughter started at 8 months old and although there was mum guilt having to leave her to work, Sam made me feel there was nothing to worry about. A year on and my little one is flourishing amazingly.

Sam provides a range of healthy meals daily, as well as amazing adventures, visiting new places; outdoors and indoors. Brilliant actitivities in her home which have enhanced my childs development and learning.

I am elated and grateful for the experiences my daughter has been able to have with Sam so far. I wish i could have her around forever.

Sam you simply are the best Xxx

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by Natasha about Sam on 27/08/2024

Response by Sam on 02/09/2024:

Awww thankyou for your lovely review it means alot, don’t think you’re escaping that easily I’ll still be seeing you both 😘😂

Highly recommend Sam

We were lucky enough to meet Sam during lockdown when our usual childminder was no longer available. My daughter who was 2 at that time had not seen or been anywhere other than our home for 5 months (due to lockdown) and was extremely shy and apprehensive to be in an unfamiliar place. Sam was so welcoming and friendly, she was so gentle with my daughter and gave her the space and time to settle in. Once she was settled of course she really came out of her shell and it was clear that they soon became good pals.

My daughter really loved going to Sam’s house exploring all the fun activities within her home. When the restrictions lifted and they were able to go out. Sam would take them to all sorts of wonderful places, she has membership to pretty much all the local places. Hever Castle, National Trust, farms, playgrounds, walking the dogs, feeding ducks, even a day out at the seaside. My daughter absolutely loved the setting. It is a big space with so many different toys and fun activities. The garden and decking is absolutely brilliant.

Sam has a very loving and fun nature. She is very caring, full of cuddles and giggles. The children love being with her as she is always full of energy and laughs. She is a good listener and is attentive to the children's needs. Her sons are very sweet with the children and have Sam’s natural relaxed nature.

My daughter is lucky enough to be going back to Sam’s this summer and is really excited. She is already talking about Sam and her dogs. We know that she will have a lovely time and will be well cared for.

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by Suzanne about Sam on 29/06/2022

We love Sam!

We have had Sam as our childminder since April 2020 (I was a keyworker in lockdown). My daughter and son started together initially, and then when my daughter started pre school, my son continued on his own until starting preschool in April 2022. Although they both still go in the school holidays if we are lucky enough to get a space! We are actually hoping to be back this August. They have absolutely loved their time with Sam, and my daughter (age 5 now) considers it a massive treat if she gets to go! She also loves Sam’s dogs so much, to the point where one of them was first on the list of invites to her 5th birthday party! Sam came a close second on the list.

Prior to finding Sam we used a nursery for my daughter, which was fine, but for us there was no comparison between the two, and I only wish we had found Sam sooner! I visited a number of childminders before visiting Sam, but when I found her, I knew she was the one!

Sam is very caring, real, down to earth, creative and honest. She has a great sense of humour and is good fun to be around. She is also very experienced, knowledgeable, reliable, and has a genuine passion for her job. She relates really well with the children and has a fantastic rapport with them. We have met her boys many times at pick ups, and they are also such friendly, gentle, polite kids, and lovely with the children.

Sam has taken our children out to so many different places and she is very creative with all the different activities she provides at home too. Her home setting is extremely
well set up - both indoors and outdoor. Even when I go inside, I don’t want to leave as it’s such a lovely homely atmosphere. There is often a theme for the month and no day is the same! This summer my boy enjoyed the pet caterpillars which they fed each day until they turned into butterflies and then were released into the great outdoors! Sam sends so many lovely photos through the day of what they are getting up to, it usually makes me feel quite envious, but also provides a great deal of reassurance that they are loved, safe and having great fun.

I honestly could not recommend Sam highly enough. Our family love her loads and very much plan to always keep in touch!

Thank you Sam xxx

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by Jimjam about Sam on 13/06/2022

Response by Sam on 13/06/2022:

Thankyou for my lovely review, I miss my little kiddies, they both brightened up my days and bought so much fun to my setting !! I'm looking forward to having them back in the holidays.. see you lovely lot soon xxxx

A beyond amazing childminder!

To say Sam is a God send is an understatement. Sam has massively exceeded our expectations in every way. Both our kids, a 2 year old and a 10 month old love her so much. We have loved hearing our 2 year old talk about trips Sam has taken her on and cherished the pictures she sends everyday so we still feel a part of our children's day. The care and attention Sam shows our children is incredible. From making us feel at ease with our first child care experience to genuinely wanting to stay in the local area to be close enough to continue having Sam as our child minder (this unfortunately didn't work out). Sam has helped us every step of the way, always great with advise and the genuine interest in the child's making sure they are developing well, knowing what the problem is with either or both kids that we've wrecked our brains scrambling to figure out. Sam is not only an exceptional child minder she is an amazing person and we are devastated to be moving away from her.

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by Matthew about Sam on 24/05/2021

Response by Sam on 27/11/2021:

Thankyou so much for my lovely review! I already miss the eagerness when they used to arrive wanting to get in the house and shouting "Sam open the door!!" I will stay in touch so I can watch them both grow.. I miss them soooo much xx