Claire's Reviews
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5 out of 5
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Below are the latest reviews for Claire. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk members and not of Childcare.co.uk. Parents must carry out their own checks and references on childcare providers to ensure that they are completely happy before enaging in the use of their services.
Claire has great contact with my 2,5yrs daughter even though she speaks foreign language and in general she's not confident around new people. It took her just 2 weeks to feel very good with Claire. She has incredibly big and attractive garden which is perfect to spend some time outside. Her nursery at home is full of toys. She provides kids a lot of activities: singing, dancing, painting, play dough.
Picks up and drops off are just perfect and very comfortable :)
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Natalia
on 08/11/2022
Claire is amazing with my girls and her place is very nice with lots of educational things to do for the kids. I used Claire before school and she gives my kids breakfast and drop them off to school. I don’t have to worry about my kids if they’re with Claire for she handles them very well.
Also, Claire is very helpful in any other things that concerns with my kids. Claire will give me ideas of places and activities where I can take my girls when school is off. I can also rely on Claire in some short notice arrangement and she will be happy to take my girls, very accommodating.
Claire is a lovely lady and amazing with kids.
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Joyline
on 08/11/2022
My son (5) and daughter (2) have been in Claire’s childcare for the past year. Claire has provided a warm and caring environment for my children and is very flexible when extra care is required. Claire has a wonderful, clean playroom for the children to play and do activities and a fun garden with lots of things for the children to do. My children really enjoy being looked after by Claire, and enjoy the many things they do outside of the playroom, such as local playgroups, parks and trips to nearby soft plays. Claire was flexible with school pick up when my son’s school finished before the other one, however it is much easier now all the schools finish at the same time. Claire also drops the children off at home when I am home from work which makes it easier at the end of the day. My son also loves going to Claire’s after school and playing with all the amazing toys! Claire also provides a snack after school. When my daughter goes to nursery, Claire has been flexible with the changed hours. My daughter loves Claire and she has become an important part of my daughter’s life.
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Chiara
on 23/05/2022
My twins started with Claire when they were 2 and they absolutely loved going to her house. The play room is clean and spacious with lots of different toys and areas to play. Claire has a big back garden with out door play also. She regularly took them to the park and out doors when the weather was nice and they always had healthy snacks and lunches. Claire would always give me a wee note of what they had been doing and what they had to eat that day and would always send pictures and keep me updated how they were getting on. They had great fun within their time with Claire they were sad to have to end their time with her. Claire is a lovely person and will do her best to accommodate you she also picked the twins up and dropped them off which was an amazing help when trying to get out the door to work! Over all I highly recommend Claire as a child minder.
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Fionah19
on 24/06/2021
Claire is a fantastic childminder i would highly recommend her she provides a fun safe environment for kids my daughter maya went to claire before she went to nursery and claire gave her so much knowledge with all the fun activities she done. Claire caters to every childs needs and provides feedback after every visit .
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Lynsey
on 05/07/2020
My son has been going to Claire for the last 5.months. he is only 9 months old so I was quite nervous leaving him to go back to work as he is so young. Claire immediately put me at ease and made me feel comfortable leaving him in her care. Looking forward to him going back once the salons are open for business again.
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Joanne
on 04/06/2020
My daughter has been going to Claire's for the last year. Claire is a loving, caring childminder who's always caters to all of my daughter needs. She provides a safe and fun setting for all the children with lots of fun activities. Claire always provides detailed feedback with every visit and is always looking for ways to improve. I would highly recommend Claire's services. Thank you for all you do.
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Lauren
on 04/06/2020
Claire has been minding our two children (6 and 3 years old) for over 1 year. Claire provides a caring environment for our children with lots of outdoor space which they really enjoy.
Claire endeavours to fulfil our wishes and is very obliging if we have to change hours due to work commitments.
Claire kindly takes the children to different activities and clubs which we greatly appreciate.
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Ruth
on 05/05/2020
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Claire
on 06/05/2020:
Thanks ruth your 2 children are a true credit to you as parents they great verbal communication skills processing and understanding information in thier daily care
And a joy to look after and love being part of my care watch them grow and develop x
My son has been going to Claire for about two years. She is a lovely, friendly, outgoing person . My son loves going to her house and is perfectly happy to be left with her. She is always willing to pick up and drop off. My work can be different shifts and can be quite short notice. This is no problem for claire. Claire and my son have developed a great wee bond. She knows exactly what he likes and what he doesn't. He always comes home a happy wee boy. I would highly recommend her for childcare.
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on 06/07/2018
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Claire
on 06/05/2020:
Thanks Pauline your boy wee angel To look. After chat away know what he wants in his care and understanding processing of information And can verbal chat away his development is great now It great to see his change and develop ready for school thankyou x
Claire looked after my little boy,I think she is a great childminder. My son loved going with her, sometimes he never wanted to leave that when I new I had a great childminder. She was always great and easy to talk to. Even now when we see her out and at toddlers he wants to play with her and she still gives him the same attention she does with the children in her care. Lovely women great childminder
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on 30/06/2018
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Claire
on 06/05/2020:
Thanks Alison dylan is a beautiful child very active and full of energy he bright up anyone day with his chats and playfulness he a little character and being fun to look after x
My daughter has been going to Claire 40 hours a week since January. She loves going to Claire and waits for Claire to collect her every morning. She has become more confident and loves playing. Claire is such a caring childminder and takes every effort to ensure My daughters needs are taken care of. With trips to soft play, toddlers groups, Kelburn and gym tots she makes sure that my daughter has varied activities to help in her development.
Claire always keeps me up to date with everything she has done with My daughter and has been so accomodating when it comes to last minute hour changes.
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on 29/03/2018
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Claire
on 29/03/2018:
Love 💖 look after her she beautiful child 🧒 and be apart of her health & wellbeing in life thanks for let me look. After her x
Loving childminder... since my girl started with Claire I see big changes in her confidence and she’s more active and she’s more developed ... Claire is really amazing with my baby and with us as parents...I’ve attended Claire’s home and it’s well suited and kitted for children of all ages... Claire’s is always well easy to communicate and very flexible with our needs and requests... were very pleased with her work and caring for my baby girl... 5 star childminder.
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on 29/03/2018
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Claire
on 29/03/2018:
Thanks for trust me to look after your baby 👶🏻 I love be with her and be active with her filling her day up with curiosity and explore the world 🌎 around her x
My son has been going to Claire since July 2017. I only require after school care and school holidays two days a week. Claire kept a space for my son for 6 months before he started with her (not many would hold a place for so long for only 2 days a week).
My son started with Claire at age 5 and settled in straightaway. He is always keen to go and really enjoys being there. He loves to play outside in the garden or the play park and adores the occasional trips to Funworld.
He enjoys playing with the other children, including Claire's own. He and Claire's youngest daughter were in the same class at school for 6 months which I think helped them gel.
I leave my son in Claire's very capable hands knowing that he is cared for and well looked after.
I like the fact that Claire always has a few moments at the door for a brief report of how things were that day. I like that this is done on a daily basis.
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on 23/03/2018
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Claire
on 29/03/2018:
What lovely review thanks for let me look after you little boy and support his learning experience
And going on adventures aye aye captain x😂
My wee boy has been going to claire since August 2017. He instantly bonded with her. He is always well cared for and happy when he comes home. She collects my son from home and drops him off at nursery.
They are always going to soft play and toddler groups. I have attended claires home and it is well suited and kitted out for children of all ages.
Claire is always easy to communicate with. And will keep in touch with me if my son is unwell. He was delayed in speech and toilet training but has adapted well and is definitely improving and it's good to know Claire is able to understand his needs and is able to offer advice.
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on 19/02/2018
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Claire
on 29/03/2018:
Amazing little boy to look after and nurtured and love to play with him and being apart of his day filled with happiness and fun to explore
Claire is a wonderful childminder who has looked after my boy since he was 18 months old. She is patient and understanding and always puts children first. Nothing is too much trouble, she is great at giving the children activities to do which expands there cognitive memory and teaches them valuable life skills.
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on 12/01/2018
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Claire
on 29/03/2018:
What can u say loved caring for him he like part for my family loved watch him grow from age 2 until now age 5 and hopeful will continue to be apart of his life making memories together x
Had my boy in Claire's childminding for a couple of years now and he's still loving it as much as he did day one. He's bonded well with her own kids and he always feels welcome and included.
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allymcc9
on 04/10/2017
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Claire
on 29/03/2018:
Thanks for trust me to look after him and explore his adventures as we go on and build his confidence in my care he a joy to look after thankyou x
Clare is great childminder,my daughter absolutely loved her,she has lots of different activities for the children to do inside and out.we really couldn't ask for a better childminder and would highly recommend her to anyone.
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on 03/04/2017
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Claire
on 29/03/2018:
Wee princess 👑 to look after beautiful nature and outgoing wee child she has become
Loved look after her take her on outings and adventures
Miss her and our daily chats
After recently moving up to Scotland I was looking for childcare and Claire came with amazing recommendation and at the time of looking, she had no spaces I was gutted. After that I'd seen her at the toddler groups and saw how interacted with the children she looked after which was fantastic to see. I knew if my daughter went to her I'd be very happy.
My daughter has only been going to Claire since Jan 2017. What a difference two mornings a week has made for my daughter her confidence has grown and she's talking more. She comes back home and tell me about her mornings with Claire and who's she played with and what she's played with. Claire also picks my daughter up and drops her home and the last couple of weeks now Claire has been doing the nursery drop off.
When at toddler groups my daughter is very pleased to see Claire and gives her a big cuddle.
I'm so happy to have found Claire she's an amazing childminder and genuinely cares about the children she looks after and also she's a lovely, helpful person and flexible on days I needed.
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on 21/03/2017
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Claire
on 29/03/2018:
Beautiful little girl she amazing 😉 in very way you should be very proud mummy very bright and bubble and socialable will miss her Very much hope to see her soon x
I have also observed Claire interacting with the children in her care and those from the local community in Largs and feel compelled to comment on the warmth and genuine interest she shows for them.
At the local toddler group I often see Claire up & playing with the children, in her very relaxed and easy manner which the children naturally gravitate towards. She is up having fun with the children in her care and those around her too. If somebody falls & hurts them self she is the first to pick them up & give them a quick hug till their own carer is found. She does this because she undoubtably cares for children and enjoys being around them. She is a natural and my son adores her.
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on 29/01/2016
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Claire
on 29/03/2018:
We have a very good bond he has a very quirk personality make me laugh 😆 what a lovely little character thanks for allow me to play with him x
Claire is the most fantastic childminder, she genuinely cares about the kids she has in her care and my son feels like part of the family. Claire is also flexible and helpful and a lovely person too. My son has been in her care for over two years now and he loves going to her house after school , he doesn't want to come home sometimes! He has great fun and thoroughly enjoys himself playing with the kids and toys. A great family environment with lots of activities , in a lovely home from home , wouldn't change a thing .......
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Heather
on 27/01/2016
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Claire
on 29/03/2018:
How we have grow together he came on fantastic as he been with me loved look after him being apart of his life thanks for choose me x
I have been using Claire for the past 6 months now and I have to say what a wonderful caring person she is with my 2 year old son Callum.
Callum is with Claire of a minimum of three days a week, since being with Claire his speech and social skills have come on leaps and bounds. He enjoys being around other children and socialises better. Claire will spend the time reading stories and doing messy play which Callum loves to do. There is nothing I love more than a masterpiece for my fridge door.
Nothing is too much trouble for Claire she will drop Callum of and pick him up if needed, Callum loves his outings also to funworld which has been great for his confidence. To be quite honest I don't know what I would do without her she is fantastic for Callum and Myself. Callum loves Claire to pieces.
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on 05/08/2015
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Claire
on 29/03/2018:
My little bright boy so outgoing. And funny 😂 he amazing to look after and cherish thankyou for trust me to keep him safe for you
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My son has now been with Claire for 3 month and I cant see him ever wanting to change after not having a great experience with previous child minder Claire is a godsend I can go to work knowing he is in good hands she caters for every child individually and always pays close attention to his needs .my son is always excited to go to Claire,s and stays without any fuss which is a massive compliment to Claire,s ability and caring nature.
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on 29/07/2015
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Claire
on 29/03/2018:
Life little character beautiful little boy to watch and fill his day up with adventures and excitement that he want daily very curious and bright x
My little boy has been with Claire for 2 and a half years.
He has always enjoyed going to her place, and do all the activities, the outdoor games, playing with the other kids. Claire knows how to entertain the little ones, and is careful about their needs.
Growing up in a bilingual environment, Claire helped us monitoring our son's level of English understanding. She also gave us feedback about his behaviour and achievements.
Claire has also always been very flexible and helpful with the hours and pick up/drop off which made our life easier.
She has welcomed our son as part of her family and now that we are moving I know he will miss her very much.
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on 28/07/2015
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Claire
on 29/03/2018:
My first little boy so gentle caring sensitive little boy to look after loved take care of him and chat away about his world to him and being apart of his life thanks 🙏
i found Claire to be everything she says in her description. she is very professional but also completely approachable. not only a fantastic childminder but also a lovely person who looks at every child individually and cares for their needs on that individual basis
like all parents my son is never far from my mind however when i dropped James off with Claire i knew he was in extremely capable hands. the best compliment i can give Claire is that i knew i didn't ever have to worry when he was with her.
thanks Claire and see you after the summer holidays.
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on 26/06/2014
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Claire
on 29/03/2018:
Thanks for trust me with your boy he been a long time with me and still enjoy look after him and our chats and adventures x like a second mum always here for him
