Ben

Couldn’t ask for more!

I was not looking forward to the time I’d have to go back to work. I’d had a blast during maternity leave. Me and my little boy would be out every day at various groups or going for walks.
I was not looking forward to the time I’d have to choose a childminder, but a Ben made the whole experience so much easier.

When I first contacted him, he didn’t have any space, but he went above and beyond in helping me to seek out what I wanted. Luckily though, a few weeks later, a space did became available and I count myself so lucky every day that it did!
Ben was so helpful for us in that transition. We had phone calls, emails, play dates etc.
Those first few days were tough (for me!) my little one settled in so quickly though. Ben made sure I had plenty of updates and pictures throughout the day.

Ben is so nurturing, fun, yet sees learning opportunities to many things.
I cannot express how happy I am to have my little boy cared for by Ben. He LOVES his trips out, including train journeys to the seaside, playgrounds, the allotment, farms you name it! My little boy has developed in every way. His speech is so clear and he can communicate so well. He has made friends with the other children in Ben’s care and can’t stop talking about Ben, the other children and the things they do. I think his favourite is either muddy puddles, picking apples off the tree at the allotment or the farm.

As a parent, Ben makes it so much easier for me. I get little updates and pictures throughout the day. Although, my favourite is a voice note. This normally comes when my little one has done something new and I can hear the pride in Ben’s voice. This makes me even more proud as a parent.

I cannot recommend Ben more highly!

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by Kerry about Ben on 14/10/2024

Highly recommended!

As a mum of the child who is growing in bilingual family and trying to understand 2 languages at the same time I can say Ben is the best help with this. My little girl is not too shy usually and likes to join in with other children but her language wasn't that great even though she's with Ben only once a week i can see such an improvement in her speech just from spending time with Ben.
Ben always cooks a lovely homemade meal for lunch and she always enjoys that as she can join in and help him make it.
She absolutely loves animals and spending time outdoors as I can't provide this too often im glad Ben always takes them out and about to farms and zoo to see animals and takes children to his allotment to play in mud and learn new things about outdoors.
After every time she spends the day with Ben we always hear fun and interesting stories from her so we know for sure Ben is the best for her and always takes a good care of her and her interests.

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by Alise about Ben on 10/10/2024

One in a million!

Beccles is an absolute desert for childcare … I saw Ben post on our local Facebook group and instantly messaged, quick replies, long chats answering questions on the phone and meeting up for play dates before we even had settling in sessions at his house all meant my little boy knew of Ben before he even spent any real time with him.
When starting, my little wasn’t really talking, was the worst eater (watching his sister have a beige diet and having a dairy allergy) and had hit the terrible twos with an absolute bang. Ben is kind, patient and nurtured him amazingly. I now have a kind, chatty and good loving child who cannot talk about Ben enough.
I HATE craft and getting messy… so I love the fact that he goes puddle jumping, allotmenting, and various other trips out and I get a clean little boy at the end of it!!
I’m really sad that he will be starting reception September 2025 as it has been the absolute best 2 years. If you’re looking for a childminder, there is nowhere else I would go!!

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by Amy about Ben on 07/10/2024

A Super Lucky Find!

I was looking to move to the area and starting the daunting task of looking for childcare and it was pure luck that I stumbled across Ben advertising childminding. But it was like it was meant to be - I can not recommend Ben enough, from the moment we first talked and I explained my little boys situation, he has been nothing but supportive, thinking of ways he could help settle my little one and make him feel at home. Prior to Ben, my little one had always been in the care of family and I knew this would be a challenge to change his environment but Ben went above and beyond to think of ways he could settle my little one and how we could integrate this with the transition at home. My little ones confidence has grown massively with exploring new places to trying new foods, he has made such lovely bonds with Ben, his children and the other child minding children, it's so lovely to see his development. I really wish my little one could stay with Ben longer - Ben is so active and is always keen to try new places and explore new areas with the children. My little one is always so excited to come home and tell me about his days adventures.

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by Gemma about Ben on 07/10/2024

A perfect setting for you child to thrive.

My daughter has been going to Bens since she had just turned 3 and will be going until she’s nearly 4 and a half.
During the time she has been with him she has come on leaps and bounds.
Not only are they constantly out and about (I’m always hearing fun stories from my daughter and regular updates during the day from Ben) they are exploring and learning through playing.
When I originally spoke to Ben regarding a place that had become available I was excited for my daughter to join him in a way I hadn’t felt about any other childcare provider before.
They go for day trips out, trips to the allotment and my daughter also loves the school run to collect bens children.
Ben also provides the experiences I know I cannot provide my daughter. I am not a fan of mud or the outside or nature and she experiences the world around her with a knowledgeable and excited guide.

He is extremely calm and is a compliment to the way I parent. He explains things fully to all the children and helps them to understand everything within a situation.

In short if you are looking for a childminder Ben is the best around!
I cannot praise him high enough!

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by Lara about Ben on 07/10/2024