Gemma Oakes

Outstanding childcare

Gemma cared for my daughter from early years through to after school until she left in year 6. From an early years perspective she provided an exciting and engaging environment which was educational as well as fun. There was a variety of learning opportunities as well as outings around the local area. I was always kept very well informed of my daughters progress and with information shared daily.
When my daughter started school I continued to use Gemma for after school care. I would highly recommend Gemma to anyone wanting childcare. She provides a welcoming and homely environment and is very professional.

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by HelenH on 02/02/2022

Response by Gemma Oakes on 03/02/2022:

Thank you for the lovely review and what a pleasure she was to care for, I still enjoy getting updates from yourself now even though she has left.

Would Highly Recommend

My Daughter has been going to Gemma since she was 1 years old, she is currently still going on the days I work. Gemma is so flexible with times, drop offs and pickups.
As my daughter has a medical condition I was worried about sending her to a childminder s but Gemma was really good, we discussed my daughter's Needs, issues and any potential barriers that she may meet whilst in her care. Gemma put me and Ease every step of the way and even kept me updated with images of my daughter when I needed reassurance.
I would highly recommend Gemma as a child minder and I think us making the decision to use Gemma was the best thing we ever did.
The setting Gemma has is clean, and safe for children. In the school holidays Gemma takes the children out to places to keep them actuve. There is a local park that Gemma also takes the children to when on her way back from school.
As Gemma does drop off and pick ups from the local school my daughter will be with her for a good few years yet.

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by jazz on 02/02/2022

Response by Gemma Oakes on 03/02/2022:

Thank you for you lovely comments about my provision, I aim to provide the best for all the children I care for.

Highly recommend

Gemma looked after my son from 9 months to 3.5 years. He left earlier this year as we moved out of the area and I was sad we couldn’t take Gemma with us! We have a younger son who will soon require childcare and I don’t think we will find anyone locally who will match her setting.

My son loved attending and made some lovely friends. Gemma is incredibly professional and is willing to be flexible to meet parents needs. I would highly recommend this setting and wish I could still use Gemma’s services!

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by Danielle on 19/05/2021

Fantastic

My son is 21 months old and has been going to Gemma for around 9 months now and it was the best decision myself and husband have made naturally I was worried about leaving my son with someone we didn't know but on our first meeting with Gemma she was very approachable and a lovely lady my son was soon off playing with the toys he now goes to Gemma's 3 days a week and cries when I pick him up as he enjoys bring their. Gemma also puts up with me being a worried parent and keeps me updated the ought the day by text yo tell me how he is doing. Gemma takes them to play groups most mornings and they go on a lot of outings which to me is great. Gemma has also brought on all aspects of my sons development from his talking to his social skills as he was shy around people he didn't know and he was a very picky eater and with Gemma's help that has changed so much for the better Gemma offers a home away from home and I can defiantly recommend Gemma as a trusted child minder I wouldn't dream of sending my son to anyone else now

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by Ahnri on 04/06/2015