Sally201's Reviews

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I would like to thank Sally, Michael and Sophie enormously for the love and care they've given to my son.
The moment I drop him off he doesn’t even look back to say goodbye as he is always settled and happy to stay with them
Sally has a great selection of toys including educational ones, the children get outside in the huge garden on a daily basis and sometimes to the park and zoo.
I am really pleased with the relationship you have formed with him and I feel that he is making great developmental progress.
Me and my husband have no hesitation in recommending you to anyone that asks.
Thank you

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by Avatar for Renata Renata on 21/10/2023

My daughter adores going to Sally's. The whole team - Sally, Michael, Sophie have such a warmth about them. Excellent facilities - I often wish I spent the day there myself! My daughter has been going since she was 9 months and has literally flourished, becoming confident and happy in herself.
Couldn't recommend highly enough.

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by Avatar for erin erin on 09/08/2023

We were sadly let down by the first place we had secured, and we are so glad, because we then found Sally’s.
My daughter has loved going to Sally’s since the day she first started, she always has a smile on her face when she sees Sally at the door in the morning.
The facilities, equipment and toys provided at Sally’s are amazing. They have done such a brilliant job of creating a fun, safe and educational environment for the children. It was by far one of the best set ups we viewed when looking for childcare. I know that whenever I leave my daughter for the day, she is going to have a great time. Whether that be at the house, or on one of the lovely outings Sally organises.
I always look forward to seeing the daily photos she sends of my daughter and her friends having the best time.
If you are looking for a childminder I’d highly recommend Sally’s :)

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by Avatar for Emmelie Emmelie on 14/06/2023

Sally, Michael and Sophie are absolutely fantastic.
Needed to send my 10mo to child care 2 days a week as I started back at work and we have been so happy with their care. I was very nervous about leaving him for a full day but Sally made me feel so at ease and ticked all the boxes for me. Having a few taster ‘days’ helped settle him in.We have increased to 3 days a week now and our little man is loving his time there. Sally is great with her communication and there is nothing better than getting my daily update on what he has been doing. He has grown so much in his short time with Sally,Michael and Sophie. His confidence has increased and he is absolutely blossoming. I am so looking forward to watching him grow and develop as we continue his journey with them. I can’t thank Sally,Michael and Sophie enough.

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by Avatar for Stacy Stacy on 12/01/2022


Response by Avatar for sally201 sally201 on 12/01/2022:

Thank you,
He has settled so well and just loves to be with the other children.

We are so happy that we have Sally, Michael and Sophie looking after our little boy. He’s 16months old and is a lockdown baby so we haven’t left him with anyone before. He’s settled quickly with Sally and we love the photo updates we get during the day showing us what he is up to! The home is amazing with so much packed in for the kids to do, it’s more like a nursery in a much more personal setting. The outings they are taken on are brilliant, the zoo, parks, boat rides to name a few! And he definitely never comes home hungry 😊
If anyone is looking for a childminder within a great setting Sally is definitely for you.
Thank you Sally!

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by Avatar for Monty Monty on 30/09/2021


Response by Avatar for sally201 sally201 on 30/09/2021:

Thank you,
He is doing so well getting to know the other children
and learning so much.

We are so glad we found Sally and her family.
After having an unpleasant experience with a big nursery, sending Lizzi to Sally has been a blessing.
Lizzi learned to cough and sneeze with her hand on her mouth.
Her speech has massively improved and she comes home happy and clean!
We can’t recommend Sally and her family enough!

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by Avatar for Mihayl Mihayl on 30/09/2021


Response by Avatar for sally201 sally201 on 30/09/2021:

Thank you,
Lizzi is doing great and learning so much.

So grateful to have found Sally and her family run childminder care for my two babies (1 year).

It was the first time I have left the two of them (lockdown babies) in the care of someone else and I was dreading the settling in period but Sally was so helpful, knowledgeable and honest during this time so that we all managed it pretty well!

Sally sends photos and updates around lunchtime to let me know how they are getting on and responds to messages quickly and honestly.

The house set up is a dream for little ones with lots of clean and fun toys and areas for them to explore indoor and out :)

We feel very lucky to have found Sally to look after our babies.

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by Avatar for KatGrey KatGrey on 30/06/2021


Response by Avatar for sally201 sally201 on 06/07/2021:

Thank you,
The girls have surprised us by how quickly they have settled in.
They keep us on our toes :)

I was really apprehensive sending my baby to childcare at such a young age (5months old), but once I found Sally I was ready to jump back into work knowing my baby was in a safe, caring and fun environment.
Sally, Sophie and Michael have treated Ayda like one of their own children, not only do they look after her they care about her development and her overall well being.
Our experience so far has been a really positive one.
I would recommend Sally to anyone who is looking for their child to have a ‘home from home’ experience.

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by Avatar for Emma Emma on 30/06/2021


Response by Avatar for sally201 sally201 on 06/07/2021:

Thank you,
She is such a joy to look after.

There are childminders and there are Super childminders and Sally and Michael definitely are the latter. Their entire house is transformed into a mini nursery which in fact has more facilities/toys than nurseries themselves (our older sons nursery didnt have even half as much stuff). Our 16 month old son has been going there since he turned one and he settled very quickly. He loves playing with all the toys. soft play etc and he is looked after really well.
Sally caters to all dietary needs and that was especially comforting for us as our son does have allergies/reflux to deal with. Being one of 8-9 kids is also great vs the much bigger numbers at nurseries.
We were looking to get a nanny to get personal attention but are actually so happy we chanced upon Sally's and wouldnt hesitate to recommend it to anyone.

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by Avatar for Maya Maya on 01/02/2021


Response by Avatar for sally201 sally201 on 01/02/2021:

Thank you,
He is growing with confidence every day.

Sally looks after both my children - my 4 year old daughter and 20 month old son. She picks up and drops off my eldest at school.

From the moment we met her, Micheal, Sophie and the rest of the family, we have been put at ease.

Sally has a kind, trustworthy, professional manner. She really is fantastic!

Our children really enjoy their time at Sally’s. They especially enjoy playing with the incredible array of toys and soft play, Sally has at the back of her home. She has turned her home into an oasis of play and sun for young kids.

Sally really cares about the children’s well-being too. She (pre-Covid) took the kids out regularly for planned activities and for outdoor play; gives the kids a hot, filling and healthy meal everyday, and keeps us up to date throughout with what the children are doing or if there are any updates.

Sally has been so thoughtful in acknowledging special days like birthdays and holidays for us (my daughter just turned 4 and got a cake, candle, card and present).

Sally has also been flexible and able to accommodate my eldest for days during school holidays and unexpectedly after I had a bad accident and surgery and was unable walk.

I visited more than 10 local childcare settings before finding Sally. We had just moved to Kingston and had come from another great childminder. I was looking for a loving, home away from home setting and Sally fit the bill. Sally’s ability to interact and care for children has greatly impressed me and I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending her to any family seeking childcare.

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by Avatar for Bukkyea Bukkyea on 22/01/2021


Response by Avatar for sally201 sally201 on 23/01/2021:

Thank you,

We love having the children here and their love of stories and singing keeps us all busy :)

I was so lucky to find an opening with Sally, Michael and Sophie. I work full-time and they give me the confidence to leave my 16 month old boy with them. He loves it and has a big smile on his face when i drop him off and has settled in really well. When i leave him in their very capable hands i feel secure in the knowledge that he is very well looked after.

I did have concerns when i was looking for childcare as we had been in lock down and apart from spending time with his grandparents he had not had any other socialisation. Given the strange times we are currently experiencing there were other concerns, however these were allayed by this great team. Everything is spotlessly clean and all the toys (which there are many!) are properly cleaned daily as are all linens, all to be a Covid safe space.

Sally sends pictures daily to let me know how hes doing and they are always accessible and respond to any questions i have. Most importantly my little boy loves it! There's so many different play areas for the children to explore, including a great outdoor area and softplay, that their imagination is always stimulated. I can't recommend Sally, Michael and Sophie enough.

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by Avatar for Stefani Stefani on 21/01/2021


Response by Avatar for sally201 sally201 on 21/01/2021:

Thank you,
We all love having him here.
He is always ready to play outside and see what he can explore.

My son settled in immediately with Sally, despite never having been left before. Within a week he was skipping through the door ready to play! Sally, Michael and Sophie are amazing with the children and clearly loved by them very much!

The home is beautiful, safe and equipped with everything a child could dream of! Sally sends regular pictures and updates of the children and they're always doing some fun activity!

Arthur has learnt so much from being around Sally & the team and is always rearing to go whenever I mention their names.

I'm so glad to have found the family as they have made the transition back into working life seamless!

(the house always smells like fresh cooking too, I wish I could get in on that!)

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by Avatar for LawG LawG on 21/01/2021


Response by Avatar for sally201 sally201 on 21/01/2021:

Thank you,
It's a pleasure having him here,
He makes us laugh every day :)

Sally, Michael, Sophie are simply a fantastic team! Very caring, we were so lucky to have found Sally to look after our daughter. Sally's setting is second to none, suitable play areas for all weather and always kept absolutely spotless! Our daughter, who was 16 months in Sally's care, was always so happy when we dropped her off. We got loads of pictures from her day which was terrific, to see her happy and really enjoying herself!
Sadly we moved away from Kingston so had to move our daughter to a different childminder, but we cannot recommend Sally enough! If only we could pick her up and set her up closer to our new house, that would be perfect! x

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by Avatar for MSh MSh on 09/11/2020


Response by Avatar for sally201 sally201 on 14/11/2020:

Thank you,
We miss you guys so much.
She was a pleasure to look after always making us smile :)

Sally has been incredible with my little boy since he was 5 months old. From the very first time, he just settled in and I was never worried. Even when she temporarily had to change her schedule I have re-arranged my working hours and his nursery at a time to accommodate her, because it's important to have the person you trust around.
Oscar jumps out of the carrier every time we are by her door and is very happy there. What more to want?

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by Avatar for Sash Sash on 25/02/2020


Response by Avatar for sally201 sally201 on 25/02/2020:

Thank you,
Oscar is such a lively boy who is always eager to learn new things and has so much energy.

We are so happy that we found Sally! Their home has been such a warm, understanding and encouraging environment for him to start practicing his English and connecting with other children while getting to play, explore and learn.

Their home is truly a paradise for a child - and the garden is exceptionally fun and inspiring. I'd love to spend the day there too!

Our son Daniel absolutely loves going in every morning. We barely get a bye and a hug - he races in to spend the day with Sally and Michael and rarely looks back!

We really appreciate how thoughtful and caring Sally and Michael are when it comes to special diets and have been so considerate with our son's special requirements with food. We appreciate it so very much! He always tells us how much he enjoyed his lunch :)

We are very grateful for the superb care and love that our little angel gets when he spends the day at Sally's!

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by Avatar for Taru Taru on 02/02/2020


Response by Avatar for sally201 sally201 on 03/02/2020:

Thank you,
I still can't believe how fast he has picked up English,
he has thrived in all his learning.

My daughter has been with Sally and Michael since June 2019 and she absolutely adores them and their children!

They’re professional yet extremely warm and exceptionally pragmatic!
They’ve made returning to work a breeze and we’re blessed to have them! I can not recommend enough

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by Avatar for Jess Jess on 29/01/2020


Response by Avatar for sally201 sally201 on 29/01/2020:

Thank you Jess,
We are the lucky ones, there's not a day that goes by where she doesn't
make us all laugh. she is such a cutie.

Sally, Michael and their family have been looking after Ollie since October and we absolutely love them. He is now 18 months old.

We used to have a nanny as I worked at home and I was very apprehensive about him going somewhere else and him not being around home with me but my apprehensions were unfounded! Every morning we go to Sally's he runs it completely forgetting about me excited for the day ahead . The transition was so easy - there is simply so much to do and engage him at Sally's I think he barely notices I've gone.

The entire ground floor of their house has been converted into a child's paradise. The have a lovely indoor play area filled with toys and have added an extension with a jungle theme to the rear of their house. Just before Ollie joined they had even built their own softplay in an outhouse in their garden - this is his absolute favourite and Sally sends me lots of photos of him playing in here with big smiles. At the back of the garden they have a large covered area with a lots to do - wheeled toy, Wendy houses, sand pits, themed areas to learn about dinosaurs, creepy crawlies and all sorts and so much more.

Since Ollie has been going to Sally's he has transitioned to 1 nap. At home we sometimes struggle to get him to have a decent 2 hour nap but he consistently sleeps for 2 hours or more whilst with Sally. The sleeping arrangement is really good they have travel cots set up in various rooms - the better sleepers share rooms but there are some separate rooms for the not so good sleeper so they don't disturb or are disturbed by others - Ollie recently graduated into the better sleepers room, something I never thought possible!

They make lovely home cooked meals and set up the high chairs in a circle whilst they go round in the middle helping the children where they need it. They really encourage self feeding which I think is wonderful - Ollie's has come along leaps and bounds since he has been going to Sally's.

It is a wonderful fun environment for the children but they also learn a lot and are taught how to play nicely with each other and use "gentle hands".

Every day I have a good chat with Sally and she tells me all about Ollie's day so I know exactly what he's been up to. So glad we found Sally & her family, we wish we could go and play there all day too!

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by Avatar for Vicky Vicky on 28/01/2020


Response by Avatar for sally201 sally201 on 28/01/2020:

Thank you so much Vicky,
We love having Ollie here with us, he's doing so well
making new friends and learning so much every day.

We are so happy we found you and so sad we had to leave :/ My daughter loved Sally, Michael and girls from day one. As soon as you enter Sally's house you don't want to leave. It's just kids paradise. When I walked in, I knew I should not look any further.

Sally has huge variety of toys and activities. Everything is thought through, up to little details.

You were so lovely to my daughter and we can not thank you enough x

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by Avatar for Ana Ana on 23/10/2019


Response by Avatar for sally201 sally201 on 23/10/2019:

Thank you,
We all miss her so much.

Sally & Michael have been brilliant, they’ve made returning to work really easy as I’m never worried if my son is happy and cared for. They have a fab kiddie friendly house, go on outings and I’m genuinely sad we have to leave. I would recommend them to anyone!

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by Avatar for MeghanW MeghanW on 04/09/2019


Response by Avatar for sally201 sally201 on 04/09/2019:

Thank you.
We are all going to miss him when he leaves.

Sally & Michael looked after my son 3 full days a week from when he was 10 months old. I honestly could not be happier with the care we received. I was very hesitant going back to work after maternity leave but Sally made everything so easy. I viewed various childminders and nurseries and as soon as I walked into Sally & Michaels home I just knew Jenson had to go there! Unlike most childminders, their home has been completely transformed to be a child’s dream. Toys, books and activities everywhere. They even have their own soft play area! The children are not just kept in one room with a few toys, they have complete run of the entire downstairs, conservetry and an amazing garden with tons more things to do out there too. Jenson came on leaps and bounds whilst in the care of Sally, and I couldn’t of hoped for a better childminder. From day 1 Jenson absoloutly loved Sally, Michael and her girls. There was never any tears on drop off, in fact most days Jenson would be lunging out of my arms towards Sally as soon as she opened the door and I think that day she it all. I’m honestly devestated to have had to leave, and only did so because we have moved 2 hours away! Thank you so much x

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by Avatar for Skelly21 Skelly21 on 13/01/2019


Response by Avatar for sally201 sally201 on 14/01/2019:

Thank you,
We all miss him so much.

I've been sending my little one to Sally's since she was 4 months old. And now she turns to one, Sally's is the second home for her, she loves every family member and they are super nice to her.
Sally work from Monday to Thursday ,and every morning they take the kids to the playgrounds, chssington adventures, pet shops ,gardens etc. my little one really enjoys it.
btw Sally always keep her house nice and clean.
Perfect childminder ,definitely recommended!!

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by Avatar for letian07 letian07 on 17/10/2018


Response by Avatar for sally201 sally201 on 19/01/2019:

We love having her here and can't believe how fast she is growing.

My twins have been going to Sally and Michael for almost a year now. They are a loving and caring family and my twins love going there.
The house is a stimulating environment full of lots of different interactive toys and activities. The outdoor area is fantastic and the jungle themed play area is brilliant. They are always making the most of the local area- regularly visiting parks and the river,
The meals and snacks are healthy and freshly prepared.
My twins have learnt so much since being with Sally and Michael which I see this when they are at home.
I highly recommend Sally and Michael as childminders.

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by Avatar for Parent Parent on 15/07/2018


Response by Avatar for sally201 sally201 on 12/09/2018:

Thanks Colleen,
The twins are great and we just love having them here.
They are learning so much and have made good friendships with the other children.

Sally and Michael are wonderful carers and our two year old has thrived in the year that he's been with them. The house is filled with lots of different toys and activities, the outdoor area is great, and they always take the kids on outings. During his time there, our son learned to count to 10, the alphabet, and his language and social skills increased exponentially. We were really sad to say goodbye and it's only because we relocated out of the area. Highly, highly recommended.

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by Avatar for Parent Parent on 28/03/2018


Response by Avatar for sally201 sally201 on 29/03/2018:

Thank you.
We are missing you all so much.

My son has been going to Sally for a few months and it’s been great, they’re a brilliant family and my son absolutely love them and the other children. Highly recommend!!

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by Avatar for Parent Parent on 20/02/2018


Response by Avatar for sally201 sally201 on 20/02/2018:

Thank you, he's such a lovely boy to look after.

My son has been with Sally and Michael for before and after school care and he has absolutely loved it. Starting school is already a big transition so I was anxious about introducing a new childcare set up for him to adjust to too but he settled straight away thanks to the welcoming space and kind care. There is so much at Sally and Michael’s house to entertain the children and it is a happy and vibrant place to play. I’d certainly recommend them and when my younger son starts school, I’m sure we’ll be back again!

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by Avatar for Charl1 Charl1 on 10/02/2018


Response by Avatar for sally201 sally201 on 10/02/2018:

Thank you, He's a lovely boy to look after :-)

My daughter has been with Sally and Michael for a year, before and after the school day. And she loves it. Sally and Michael have created a wonderful setting for the children with fantastic outdoor space, paint shed, play house etc.
In holidays they make the most of the local area, visiting Richmond and Bushy Parks and the river.
On a more practical level, Sally gives plenty of notice of her holidays which really helps with planning. And the house is always incredibly clean and tidy!

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by Avatar for Parent Parent on 14/06/2017


Response by Avatar for sally201 sally201 on 14/06/2017:

Thank you Alex,
she is a pleasure to look after.

Only have positive things to say about Sally and Michael. Will try not to write a book.
My daughter started at 7 months, almost 2 months before I started work, we made her go from 1 hour and gradually more and more to 21 hours per week. So we had no problems adjusting.
Sally is absolutely great with her, everytime our daughter sees her she gets so excited, she just loves being at Sally 's!
I always see the kids behaving well.
She takes the kids out for walks on a daily basis (unless weather is too bad of course)
Sally always makes super healthy foods, never gives sweets, only healthy alternatives. They are also great with dietary needs.
There are many toys and things to play with, and it's put so only the big and safe toys can be reached from the little ones.
The whole place is like a paradise to a child, especially the garden. And it's all made so its childproof and safe.
She makes sure the kids get their naps, even if our daughter can be really difficult to get to sleep.
They have pets, which for us is a big plus, as we can't have any here, and we want her to get the experience of growing up with animals too.
Sally and Michael has also been the best help when I was ill. They've come to pick my daughter up straight after my husband called to say I was ill. picked Jessica up in the morning and had her extra hours and brought her back later. They are just amazing.
Would give more stars if possible.

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by Avatar for Rebecca Rebecca on 05/06/2017


Response by Avatar for sally201 sally201 on 06/06/2017:

Thank you.

It's a joy to look after her she is learning so much every day :)

Sally and Michael have been looking after our daughter now for 3 years full time to start with and now before and after school. They are a great team - honest, friendly and well organised.

I particularly love how they make it their mission to ensure that the environment is fun and engaging for the children. Their creativity is amazing! They have a fabulous garden which include an art shed, sand and water play and a great selection of toys, books and games. It's obvious that they truly enjoy what they do and know each child inside out!

My daughter settled in really well and absolutely loves going to their house... in fact she never wants to leave!!! :-)

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by Avatar for ShazA78 ShazA78 on 21/05/2017


Response by Avatar for sally201 sally201 on 22/05/2017:

Thank you.

We love having her here, she is always full of fun and ready to play.

Our 3 year old girl has been going to Sally and Michael's for nearly two years. She really enjoys going, which was a massive relief after a not great experience at a local nursery. Our daughter particularly loves their garden which is incredibly well set up for kids with climbing frames, water play, sand play, painting and an "icecream shop". On rainy days they have a brilliant selection of games and books. We also really appreciate all the outings they take the kids on on. One thing we liked when looking for a childminder was the fact they have animals, as we wanted our daughter to get used to them. This has worked out really well as she used to be very scared of animals, and now loves them.

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by Avatar for JuliaLL JuliaLL on 19/05/2017


Response by Avatar for sally201 sally201 on 20/05/2017:

Thank you :)

We have enjoyed every day and are looking foreword to her baby sister joining her soon.

Sally and Michael are simply the best childminders I could have hoped for, for my daughter! They have been looking after Martha since September 2016, just before her first birthday and she simply loves going to their home, in fact I rarely get a kiss goodbye from her because she's raring to get in the door and go and play.
They have a great set up in their home, having basically turned it into a nursery. They provide home cooked meals for the children, as well as plenty of snacks. They have a huge amount of different toys, books and dressing up clothes for children of various ages to play with inside the house, as well as provision for different craft activities.
Their garden is simply to die for as it is very large and they have a playground area with slide and climbing apparatus in one part and then in an undercover area there is a ball pit and sand pits of different heights. There's also 2 small out buildings, one where the children can paint and do art work and another one that's set up like a little kitchen/play house. Finally, there are of course all of the lovely animals, which was what had initially attracted me to meeting Sally and Michael in the first place.
Even though Sally and Michael are set up with all these amazing things in the house, they usually take the children out and about in the morning which is terrific as it gives my daughter lots of different experiences, as well as that all important fresh air!
Sally and Michael clearly love their job and are extremely bubbly and enthusiastic. Their own children are just lovely and very well-mannered. They have clear rules and all the children I've met very obviously love being with them as much as Martha does. I simply can't recommend Sally and Michael highly enough, they are absolutely brilliant!!

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by Avatar for Laura Laura on 06/02/2017


Response by Avatar for sally201 sally201 on 20/05/2017:

Thank you Laura,
We just love having Martha here she keeps us on our toes :)

My son has being going to Sally for one and a half year now, Sally and her husband Micheal are extremely caring and reliable. I trust them 100%.
My son loves them both equally and I can always get some good advice!
They flexible and kind totally recommended!

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by Avatar for MrsSmith MrsSmith on 06/10/2015


Response by Avatar for sally201 sally201 on 20/05/2017:

Thank you,
He is a delight to look after.

Sally and Michael have been an absolute dream. They are two of the most outgoing, fun, friendly, reliable, amazing people that my husband and I have ever met.

I searched and searched for months with many visits that never really 'felt right' until I met Sally and Michael.
Their house and yard are fully designed for entertaining children.
My darling 10 month old boy squeals with excitement as soon as he sees either Sally or Michael and never wants to leave when I pick him up.
Actions speak louder than words.

Unfortunately I'm moving which is devastating as my boy has become apart of their family.


In summary, Sally, Michael and their family offer the perfect environment to care and develop your children. I can not recommend or praise them highly enough.

  • 5 stars Overall

by Avatar for Parent Parent on 01/04/2014


Response by Avatar for sally201 sally201 on 20/05/2017:

Thank you.

We will miss you guys.

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