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(5 from 43 reviews)
Our daughter has been attending Lisa's since September 2016 before and after school. We are so pleased that we found her. We did look at a lot of childminders and nurseries but none of them felt right. As soon as I met Lisa, and went into her home, I knew this was the person I wanted to look after our daughter. The care and continuity that Lisa provides are outstanding and is above and beyond what we could have hoped for. I am always delighted to hear about the activities our daughter has done with Lisa and these are varied and spontaneous. Lisa's home is always inviting and clean with lots of outdoor space which my daughter expecially loves. I cannot recommend Lisa enough and I beleive she would be able to offer any child in her care everything that you as a parent could wish for; she certainly has for us.
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Hales6
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on 28/05/2019
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LISAJG
on 28/05/2019:
Thank you so much. It makes such difference knowing that i am doing a good job and being appreciated. I love what i do and equally love the children, it makes it a happy home :) We have so much fun and lots of laughter, what more can we ask for in life? :)
Our little D has been with Lisa since I returned to work when she was 11months. I Contemplated returning to work because as a shift worker many nurseries were unable to offer flexible hours. It caused a great deal of stress. It was a big adjustment attempting to continue breast feeding, balancing my job and time with family & childcare needs at the start with very little support elsewhere. Lisa provided much support with this transition with settling in periods and having me visit during normal working hours to gauge what D will likely to be doing during the day. All the children in her care were happy & relaxed all united with each other.
It was apparent right from the first meeting that Lisa showed genuine pleasure in the company of our D/children. Her strengths are that she has a gentle respectful approach. The simplicity of her home environment makes it a natural, peaceful & a calm space for the children, it doesn’t feel overwhelming which was the comparison to other busy settings we visited. Lisa is very passionate about free play it is evident by how she has designed her outdoor space! The nature walks & our-door adventures are favoured over organised activities, she foster’s creativity, self reliance and happiness which supports our free spirited D!
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Chantell
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on 09/05/2019
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LISAJG
on 09/05/2019:
Thank you so much for such a lovely review. My belief is that chidren learn more from free play and especially being outside. Nature teaches us so much and also gives a sense of well being. D is an absolute delight who we all love dearly xxx
Lisa has looked after our son now for almost two years now and has been so accomodating. My son, who is on the autistic spectrum, has always felt happy going to Lisa's house and has always felt welcome. She always makes his experience interesting and relevant. Our son loves animals and Lisa's pet dog, Chester, is loving and friendly. He always comes home happy and excited. I fully recommend Lisa as a helpful and inclusive child minder. Thanks again!
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When I first thought about having to return to work I dreaded it and was absolutely terrified about leaving my son with anyone. When we went to visit Lisa we immediately felt at ease! Lisa is so easy to talk to and always answers any questions or worries we might be having and I feel like he is 100% safe in her care.
My son absolutely loves going to see not only Lisa but her whole family we have never had any tears at drop off he is always happy going in and always happy when I pick him up. We are always kept up to date on what little man has been doing.
My son has learnt so much since starting with Lisa and is developing exceptionally well! He is always telling me about what fun he’s been having. Lisa does a lot of outdoors play with the children and this has always been a very big thing for me as my son loves being outside so I am glad he always has that opportunity!
In all honesty I don’t think we could have found a better childminder my son loves Lisa and so do we!
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My 3yr old daughter absolutely loves going to Lisa. She goes full of excitement and returns full of lovely stories of her day. Lisa has seen her grow from small baby into a precocious toddler and has supported her in every step. I feel totally confident in her abilities and feel perfectly at ease leaving my girl with her. Lisa provides are safe fun environment which is nurturing and educational. My slightly older daughter has been too and would go back (if she wasn’t at school) simply haven’t found a better childminder
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My daughter began going to Lisa at age 2 and we have been more than satisfied with the care. When I first visited Lisa it became very clear to me that her job is her passion and the children in her care felt very at home! My daughter is very anxious around new people and even takes a while to warm up when visiting family members which makes it hard for me when leaving her with anyone but with Lisa I have not had any worries...Annabelle is always excited to see her in the morning and comes home happy with lots to tell.
We have Lisa to thank for lots regarding Annabelle's development, we especially noticed her speech and vocabulary thriving through her first year there and we have no doubts that she will be ready for school in September...although I'm sure she will miss Lisa and her childcare buddies dearly!
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My daughter has been childminded by Lisa since she was 9 months old - she is now 7 1/2 years old.
Since day one, my daughter has thrived in Lisa’s home setting, after struggling at a nursery prior to this. Over the past 7 years, Lisa has taken my daughter on day to day outings, such as walking the dogs, to the library and to the shops in Midsomer Norton, keeping the structure of family living. As well as this, Lisa ensures that each and every occasion is celebrated throughout the year including; Easter, Ramadan and of course, pancake day!
Before my daughter started school, she would attend Lisa’s 4 days a week, all day. Currently, my daughter is both dropped off and picked up from school by Lisa, up to 4 days a week, and when it’s time to collect, my daughter is always finishing arts and crafts or playing out in the garden.
As quoted by my daughter “the best thing about Lisa’s house is everything. I play with my friends all the time and with all the toys, but I do help to clean them up, because that’s good manners”.
My daughter adores her time with Lisa, and as a parent, I believe that it’s an incredibly rare gift to be adored by every child in her care, and one that Lisa undoubtedly holds.
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Parent
about
LISAJG
on 08/03/2018
Response by
LISAJG
on 08/03/2018:
Wow thank you so much x As you know i love all the children in my care unconditionally and believe that their early years should be fun and carefree which is why i provide a home from home environment for them. Your kind words and those of your gorgeous daughter has let me know i am doing a good job, something i am incredibly proud of. Thank you once again xxx
We use Lisa to collect from St. Johns school three times a week. My daughter has always been very happy with this arrangement and looks forward to her time spent with Lisa and the other children. When she first started going she used to get very cross with me if I collected her early!
Lisa is friendly and approachable. She has always been flexible to my needs and has got me out of a tight spot on more that one occasion with little notice which has been very reassuring for me as a working parent.
I know that my daughter will miss her time spent at Lisa's house when she moves up to Secondary school later in the year ...... :(
I cannot praise or recommend Lisa highly enough for the peace of mind and the excellent service she provides. 5***
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about
LISAJG
on 05/03/2018
Response by
LISAJG
on 05/03/2018:
Thank you so much for your kind and lovely words :) My job is made so much easier when i have such a warm, caring, beautiful young girl to care for. We will all miss her enormously when she leaves in the summer. She is a credit to you and is loved by us all x x x
My child Sean has been coming to Lisa’s since February 2017 and since the very first visit, he has always felt really happy and comfortable. My child is on the ASD spectrum and so new people and places can be difficult for him. He has settled in so well at Lisa’s, even though he only goes once a week, that I have requested more after school child minding as soon as it is available. Sean is already picked up from school by different relatives and also had another child minder for the first 6 years of his life, so to be so accustomed to a new child minder after only one visit has put both my and my wife’s minds at ease. He says he enjoys the after school snacks and also the different colouring and drawing activities Lisa does with him. Even with other children in the house at the same time, Lisa always manages to make some time for Sean and joins in with the activities that he is interested in. It was a real blessing to find Lisa just at the time we needed her most. Thank you
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chewie43
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LISAJG
on 20/02/2018
Response by
LISAJG
on 05/03/2018:
Thank you for such lovely kind words. Sean is such a warm and friendly boy it woud be impossible not to have welcomed him as one of our family :) He is the happiest child and always willing to join in with any activity that we may do. All of the children love and accept him for who he is. He brings real joy to our home, so thank YOU for choosing us x x x
The greatest complement we can give Lisa is that both of our boys (now 5 & 2) love every day with her. They both started with Lisa from 9 months old when my wife returned to work. The eldest son is now at school and Lisa does some of the drop offs and pick ups and our youngest is at Lisa's 3 days a week. Lisa has been and will remain a big part of their lives. The family environment that's provided instantly struck a chord with us. As soon as we walked in and started chatting it felt right for us. Lisa, Rich and their family make all of the children feel right at home. The kids have benefited from plenty of outdoor learning and play making use of the wooded area and local walks. Attending play groups means the children get to interact in larger groups regularly and even get treated to numerous days out (including Longleat). The journals and photos we get daily are real treasures for us and it's great to re-live the day with the boys. My eldest had various dietary intolerances which Lisa fully understood and supported us with. Following the EYFS curriculum meant his transition to school was seamless and his base in phonics and maths has proved invaluable. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Lisa to anybody.
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Hellboof
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on 13/02/2018
Response by
LISAJG
on 08/03/2018:
Thank you so much, it means more than you can ever know to hear such high praise x x x I love your boys like my own, as you know. They are bundles of fun and mischief which i adore. They have never been a moments trouble and have such a jest for life it is infectious :) I cant imagine them not being here, and nor would i want to! Love them with all my heart x x x
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