What Parents Want's Reviews
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5 out of 5
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This childminder and her team consistently receive glowing reviews for their outstanding care and nurturing environment. Parents praise the wide range of activities, outings, and educational experiences provided. The setting is described as welcoming, clean, and well-equipped. Children are reported to thrive, develop confidence, and love attending. Parents appreciate the excellent communication and flexibility offered by this highly recommended childcare provider.
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We have 3 children aged 2 - 7 years, and all have attended WPW since they were 9 months old - reception. Following a recommendation we went to visit Emma in her setting and instantly knew our children would be in safe hands. All of our children LOVE attending and all quickly settled in. We feel very fortunate to have found such a special place for our children to learn and grow. I honestly can not speak highly enough of Emma and her team and all they do for our family.
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Karen Th
on 20/11/2024
I cannot recommend Emma and the team enough! From the moment we met, we felt completely at ease, knowing our child would be in caring and capable hands. Emma and her team are warm, nurturing, and truly passionate about looking after the children in their care. Our child absolutely loves spending time with them and always comes home excited, full of stories about the activities they’ve enjoyed. I have sent both my children here and recommend Emma and her lovely team to everyone, I would never go anywhere else. One thing I love about Emma, is the incredible activities the children do with her from gymnastics, farm visits, soft plays and so much more. Everything I would be doing with my child if I wasn't at work, which makes Emma so special.
What sets Emma and her team apart is their attention to detail and the individual care they give. They take the time to understand each child's unique needs and interests, providing a safe and stimulating environment that encourages learning, play, and social development. We have seen such incredible progress in our child’s confidence and skills under Emma and her teams care.
The communication is excellent; we receive regular updates and photos, which always put our minds at ease. We know that our child is not only safe but also having a wonderful time. We are so grateful for the peace of mind Emma and her wonderful team gives us every day. Thank you for being such an amazing part of our child's life, my child and me will miss them so much when she goes to school next year!
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Georgia
on 20/11/2024
I have been with WPW for the past 2 and a bit years and I would happily recommend this child minder. They concentrate on providing a a welcoming and healthy environment with lots of activities both in doors and out. Our boy has thrived in this environment and it has set him up perfectly for the next stage of education, they have always provided a reliable and flexible service. Thank you again for all you have done
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Matt
on 20/11/2024
Emma and her team have looked after our son for a year now since he was 11 months old. We couldn’t be happier sending him there and he is such a confident happy little boy. They do something different each day and seem to have so much fun all playing together. We are so pleased to have found you Emma, thank you!
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Alex
on 19/11/2024
Proper home from home environment, with people who genuinely care about (and for) your kids.
Amazing array of activities, trips and treats... above and beyond
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David
on 05/06/2020
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on 06/06/2020:
Thank you David. I think the trips might be curtailed a little in the next few months but we can still take plenty of country walks and visit lots of animals in this strange world at the moment. Thank you for letting me care for Number 2.
Emma has looked after my little girl since she was 4 months old and I honestly would not have coped without Emma's support, advice and guidance. Emma fills the children's days with so many exciting trips that my child loves reciting about. They've been to the theatre, crocodile world, farms, butterfly world and so many other fantastic places. The education pieces that Emma does with the children is just truly amazing, Lily knows about the lifecycle of a caterpillar and tadpoles! How much Lily has developed over nearly 3 years is just amazing so thank you so, so much.
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Kristina
on 22/04/2020
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on 23/04/2020:
Thank you Kristina. We love having Lily here and I love sharing new adventures with her. Looking forward to seeing you all again soon after this lockdown is over.
Emma and her team are truly amazing, my daughter who has been with me only for nearly 2 years, and was a really mummy’ s girl, has settled in very quickly, without any drama and she even naps on her own when at Emma’s which is still a mystery to me ( as she never falls asleep on her own at home). They organise some great outings and adventures for the children and a lot of time is spend outdoors in the parks etc which is just wanderful. Every day there is something planned for the little ones and they explore new places.
The setting offers really bright, airy and immaculately clean rooms. Plus a lovely garden to play in. When I first met Emma I just instantly knew it was a place for us and my daughter felt “ at home” there, from day 1. I highly recommend Emma, she is always smiley, everything is well organized and my daughter asks about her every day. I feel very lucky to have been able to find a space there.
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Anna
on 15/06/2019
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on 15/06/2019:
Thank you Anna. I am so happy you are pleased with my setting and team. Sophie is a pleasure to look after and has settled so well. I look forward to her progress and many years of working together and having fun.
My LO has been with Emma for almost a year now. She's started when she was just over one and I must say I can not imagine a better care for her. Emma has made the transition so simple and my LO loved staying with her from the start :) She's always offered good advise and I can not thank her enough for everything she does. All the activities and trips Em arrange for the kids helped my LO to gain self confidence and be more independent. My LO is always excited to go there and I really never thought it will be so easy for both, a child and a parent, to start this new step in our lives!
I cannot imagine anyone better to look after my baby girl and I am so happy I was lucky enough to find space there.
Oh and the setting! Light, airy and spacious indoors and quiet rural outdoors are just perfect for those little explorers!
10/10! :)
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Ewellina
on 28/09/2017
Emma and her team are absolutely fantastic, we always greeted with a happy face, it is clear that they love what they are doing! My children love going to Emma's, although they are only there for a few days to break up school holidays they fit in and settled incredibly quickly and constantly ask when they can go back to see Emma. Emma and her team put in a lot of time into planning their days to suit the group of children that they are caring for, meaning each time my children have come home they are full of stories of the exciting things that they have done. After my children's experience with Emma she would always be my first choice for childcare
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on 27/08/2017
Emma is everything you would want in a childminder. She is fun, kind, understanding and provides excellent care for my daughter. I trust her 100% and love that she does all sorts of activities with the children including soft play and feeding the ducks. Emma's house is lovely, spacious and my little one feels at home when she goes in. I would recommend Emma to anyone wants their child cared for by someone who clearly enjoys what they do.
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Katie
on 16/02/2017
Emma and her team are fantastic. My daughter absolutley loves going, and although she is a very spirited little 3 year old (was 2 when she started going) I do not fear she is given enough stimulation and structure to keep her happy and occupied, with the same boundaries and rules she would find in a nursery/school. Emma is extremely proactive and the children are always busy. She is very flexible and frequently meets my needs being a single mum juggling 2 children. She also occasionally has my son who is 6 in the holidays, who also loves visiting as she always takes them out and keeps them busy. I cannot rate enough. The house is big with a play room and plenty of garden and surrounding countryside. Just brilliant.
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Kirsty37
on 01/01/2017
I have been with Emma for 4 years now and she is fantastic. The standard of childcare is excellent and with learning journals and activities to put even the best nurseries to shame! The first time I met Emma I knew she was 'the one' for my children, her own children are such a credit to her that I knew she would do a great job with mine! I will mirror a previous review that states 'if you get a slot here, jump at it', you will not regret it!
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on 28/12/2016
Emma looks after our two school age children after school, plus for periods during school holidays. Our children have a great fondness and respect for Emma. Emma is always keen to provide activities that she thinks the children will like and cater to their individual likes / dislikes. The environment is great, with activities at the setting for all ages, and a broad range of off-site activities organised as well.
As a parent, Emma always treats us with respect. If there are any issues with the children, these are dealt with appropriately and promptly. I have total confidence in the care the children receive.
We are so lucky to have found Emma - an outstanding childminder.
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on 14/11/2016
Emma is a brilliant well -organised childminder . We felt very welcomed from first sight. She has lovely, clean, spacious house with lots toys and plenty of play area. I would totally recommend her.
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on 03/09/2015
Finding suitable childcare for my daughter was made all the more difficult as she struggles with food allergies and severe eczema and needed someone who really understands her needs. From the first time we met Emma she has been extremely warm and welcoming and it became clear very quickly that she had lots of knowledge in caring for a child like mine. She has been extremely accommodating to my needs as a parent also (I even got cake on occasion)! Her home is perfectly set up and she providing lots of fun and educational activities for the children in her care everyday. Emma is the type of childminder that you can only wish for, we are lucky to have her.
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on 20/03/2015
When I was first greeted by Emma, I felt reassured that this lady was an experienced mum (the best qualification!), and had very happy children surrounding her.
She seemed to be extremely efficient, leaving no questions of mine unanswered.
I feel confident and comfortable leaving my child (for the first time with anyone) in her capable hands.
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on 25/04/2014
We meet several childminders whilst looking & Emma in our opinion was the best! Very professional, put us at ease straight away! Facilities were amazing & the paperwork to back up the care provided was excellent! I would happily leave my son in her care & couldnt recommend her any more! If your able to secure a place here jump at it!
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on 19/01/2014
Met Emma today and first impression were brilliant immediately made me feel very welcome and my daughter enjoyed her time sitting and muttering away. Emma is everything i have read about lovely and bubbly and really friendly. Really hoping we manage to secure a place as i am sure my daughter will love it and Emma will look after her just as well as me. Her house is amazing and there is so much for the children to do.
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on 18/05/2012
Emma is very friendly and immediately made us feel at ease in her home, which is perfectly set out for childminding. We didn't even look at anyone else because we felt that she is the ideal person to look after our daughter. (And she can bake!)
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on 03/03/2012
Looking for childcare for our first child was extremely daunting with lots of choices to make. We instantly felt Emma was the kind of person we want to look after our child. Her house is well set out for childminding and she has lots of toys for the children.
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hiu03b
on 18/02/2012
Emma is exactly like she describes her in her profile. Lovely and bubbly person who I'm really hoping will be looking after my kids permanently. Her house is big and child friendly and filled with the toys! My kids love it there!
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