Kitz's Reviews
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5 out of 5
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These reviews consistently praise the childminders for providing excellent care in a warm, family atmosphere. Parents highlight the variety of engaging activities offered, including arts and crafts, baking, and outdoor trips. The childminders are described as patient, experienced and loving. Many reviews note how quickly children settled in and how happy they are in the childminders' care. Regular updates and photos are appreciated by parents.
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Below are the latest reviews for Kitz. 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.
Kristen and George have been taking care of my 13 month old son for a few weeks now. They are incredibly patient and friendly. They are more than just childminders , they provide a family atmosphere. My son always comes home smiling, never bored, learning new skills. There are constant updates about the activities during the day with photos. When I met them it was clear Kristen And George loves being around children and they love being around them too. If you are looking for responsible people who love their job and put their whole heart into it, Kristen and George are just that! Highly recommended!
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Monika
on 19/09/2024
Our little girl is 19 months and she has been with Kirsten and George for over 6 months now. They provide a welcoming and homely environment to the kids they care for and we couldn't be happier to have found them. Our daughter gets to go to parks, great toddler groups where she made friends, do baking and arts & crafts with Kirsten, listen to music and stories when they stay in. On occasion Kirsten & George's daughters also sing, play and read together with kids.
We get regular WhatsApp messages throughout the day about their routine and what they are up to and it greatly cheers me up while at work.
Kirsten and George have got lots of experience plus they have a lovely manner with kids and we were won over from the first visit. Their home is a safe and cosy place for kids to be, and our little girl loves going there and her wee pals.
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zivilesi
on 01/04/2024
I am very glad we chose them, they have been extremely patient with my son that has problems with sleep. They are really sweet and caring, my son was not used to other adults aside from my husband and I, and now completely forgets about us the minute the door opens.
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Esther
on 12/10/2023
Our wee one was with Kirsten & George for nearly two years, and I couldn't speak highly enough of them and their genuine care for our child. We had been keen to find a 'home from home' setting for him and it absolutely felt like that for us. It felt reassuring that while we were at work, our wee one was going to the park, doing crafts, going to play groups, having a fun day too, as if he was with family. We got lots of updates throughout the day and communication was always great. Our wee one misses them - we miss them!
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Jane
on 24/09/2023
Since the first day I contacted Kirsten and George I knew they were the ones for us. They put so much time and effort settling our little girl into their home (she did not make it easy on them) but as the week went on she got to know and love them to a point of closing the door on me in the morning so she could start her day without delay. We get updates during the day so we are still very much so involved in our daughters life even when we have to be at work. We haven’t availed of the babysitting service as of yet, but we plan to in the coming weeks. This just takes additional pressure off of us, trying to research other people for our daughter to get to know and that we feel comfortable enough leaving her with.
Kirsten and George had my nephew before they had my daughter, and I hope that they have my son when he’s ready to go.
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Caroline
on 14/02/2023
We found Kirsten and George after looking for a childminder for a long time and having to send our wee boy to a nursery instead. He was very unhappy there but luckily K&G suddenly had availability and we were able to move him. The nursery had made him scared of strangers and very attached to us - but this was not a problem for Kirsten and George, who brought him back to his old self! Within a week of being with them he started running him by himself and not wanting to leave when we picked him up!
We love that K&G send us regular updates and photos throughout the day - it's so lovely to see our wee boy having fun and doing lots of activities while we are at work! Our boy loves his wee pals, the toddler groups, the trips to the park, etc. He also really loves getting cuddles from K&G's daughters - it really feels like he's spending time with extended family rather than in childcare! We could not recommend them enough, they were real life saviours for us.
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Manuela
on 30/05/2022
We begun looking for a childminder or nursery around a year ago, and didn't have much luck. Desirable nurseries were either fully booked with a year or more waiting period or they didn't measure up to our requirements. We pursued childminders foremost, as, they would be able to offer the best care and not spread thin with staff to child ratios found in large nurseries. My partner found Kitz, and was immediately won over by the supremacy of her qualifications and reviews. It took a bit of back and forth as due to covid, things were a little uncertain to say the least. Eventually lockdowns eased and we met. Kirsten and George are such lovely and warm people, and with being offered a place, we couldn't have asked for a better match. They have a lovely home geared towards a safe and fun place for children to be. Their own kids are happy to help out and open their rooms to the children to come in, explore and play music with them. They go on daily walks to the parks, sing songs, enjoy storytelling and generally do things that little ones enjoy. Our little guy took very little time to settle in (despite the vast change incurred in his life experience to that point), and would mention their names and get excited on the journey over. If you are granted a spot to this childminder, you will not regret it. We are very blessed.
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Edmund
on 02/06/2021
We are so happy our daughter spends her days with Kirsten ang George. She has such fun doing lots of activities, trips to the park, reading stories, arts and crafts. We are regularly updated throughout the day and K+G are very attentive with any changes in routine. It's a lovely setting in a caring family home. We would highly recommend.
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Roslyn
on 14/12/2020
We were understandably nervous about sending our little boy (9 months) to a childminder but need not have worried. He has settled so well with Kirsten and George and we are delighted we found them. They are so welcoming and caring and we really appreciate all that they do for our little fella. They provide a variety of activities to engage him and they keep us regularly updated on how he is doing throughout the day, which is great. He is so happy with them and so are we!
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Ella
on 30/08/2020
I couldn’t imagine anyone better to look after my little boy (who just turned 1). He is so happy and settled and it feels like we are dropping him off with family, despite him only attending for about a month. Our boy started with Kirsten and George as lockdown measures were eased and I think we were all anxious about how it would go, with him not being left with anyone but us since lockdown begun. I was so impressed by the extra measures they took to make sure everything was safe in line with new regulations and they made us feel so comfortable and reassured to leave our boy with them. He settled practically instantly and now I feel almost guilty picking him up to take him home, as he clearly he has the most fun there. I love how he gets the chance to mix with their older daughters and because they work together as a husband and wife team he really does get to be with another family and have all sorts of experiences he wouldn’t get just at home with us. The communication is brilliant, with them sending us photos throughout the day and he is a diary updating us on what he has been up to daily. It is so reassuring that he is happy and you get to feel a part of his day.
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Helenab8
on 23/08/2020
It has been a pleasure leaving our 9 month old daughter with Kirsten and George, they were brilliant in every aspect of caring and providing support, from small little detail to big things on day to day basis they were really involved in taking care of our little one. Would definitely recommend if you are looking for any childminder Edinburgh.
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Leticia0
on 30/03/2020
We’ve been coming to Kirsten & george now for a few good months. My daughter settled in well. She did cry everytime I left but that soon stopped. I’ve noticed such a big difference in her while being with Kirsten and george. Also she loves their children very much. I’m very happy to have met such great people. I can’t thank them enough. I’d highly recommend. So understanding and very friendly.
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Natasha
on 09/02/2020
Our little one has been with Kirsten and George for about 6 weeks now and although he is still not completely settled when I drop him off he is obviously having a lovely time there, judging by the smiles and chatter when I pick him up. He always seems like he has been having a lot of fun. He is coming on really well with his mobility and is clearly benefiting from being around other children on a daily basis.
Communication has been good throughout. They really helped me to get used to leaving my little one in someone else's care and I now leave him with confidence knowing that he'll be really well looked after.
Nice homely environment and great that they get to mix with kids of different ages both at K &G's and at the 2 playgroups they attend each week too. K & G seem to go out of their way to make each day varied for the children in their care with lots of trips out to different local parks and day trips out along the coast too.
Happy to have found them and would recommend for anyone looking for daytime childcare.
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Emma
on 13/10/2019
Kirsten, George and their family are just great. We had never left our son with anyone apart from family before (20 months) but he took to Kirsten and George straight away. They provide such a nice home environment with lots of outdoor activities, crafts, baking. He comes home with new words every day and you can tell he really enjoys being there. He gets lots of personal one on one attention but also gets to socialise with other children. I feel like he has come on leaps and bounds since being with them.
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JenR
on 30/09/2019
Kristen and George are just fantastic. Before meeting them I was quite worried about leaving my 7 month baby boy with a stranger, but my mind was put at easy straight after meeting them both. They add a nice personal touch and love to caring for all the kids. I feel confident leaving my son with them and know he will get the best care possible. He doesn't actually seem like he wants come home after, i guess he just loves all the extra attention. Honestly I'm extremely happy I found kristen and George and so lucky that they are the people looking after my son while I'm at work.
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Layla
on 21/06/2019
Kirsten and George are brilliant and lively. They gave my son Alex such a great time. Their place is so cosy and welcome for the kids. We thank you very much and would love to go back again.
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chau
on 28/05/2019
My daughter goes to Kirsten and George's beautiful home for almost 6 months, enjoys every time she goes there. my daughter gets along well with their daughter goes to same school same class - makes the difference. in addition, my daughter learnt lots of creative arts, involved in festive decoration skills - Halloween, xmass etc.
simplicity, approachable and flexibility are the key aspects I found on Kirsten and George. I recommend !
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Bimal
on 16/02/2019
Kirsten and George are quite simply brilliant. Our son has settled in with them wonderfully after having never spent more than a couple of hours with anyone other than us since birth! He's always coming home with crafts and smiles, they send us gorgeous photographs of him playing happily and he's even started eating his lunch properly. I cannot find a bad word to say about them and would (and have) recommend them to anyone.
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on 12/07/2018
Our daughter has been going to Kirsten & George’s home since January 2018 and we couldn’t be happier with the care she’s getting.
Being in a warm, friendly home with 2 other toddlers as well as Kirsten & George’s daughters is clearly good for Mara’s development. They do a variety of activities every day and we love reading her diary at the end of the day.
I was slightly apprehensive about returning to work but Kirsten & George’s warmth, communication and professionalism have made the transition smooth and worry-free. We know that Mara is happy in their home, so we’re happy too!
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on 25/03/2018
My daughter has been with Kirsten & George since the beginning of December 2017 and I cannot recommend them enough. She runs excitedly to the door every morning and strolls on in not even glancing back to say good bye. I get a diary home each day outlining what they have done that day and listing the lovely homemade, healthy snacks/food they have eaten. She also comes home with some fabulously creative art work.
They are a lovely couple, very friendly, experienced and approachable whilst also being very professional in what they do which shows in how happy and content the children in their care are.
I have no hesitation in recommending them!!!
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KHalpin
on 08/03/2018
Our little boy has been with Kirsten & George for a couple of months now and he's really happy. He starts chatting and kicking his legs on the way up the stairs and always gets a great welcome from either George or Kirsten and usually one of their daughters. When we pick him up he's laughing and full of fun. The diary tells us all about what he's been up to that day; baking, painting, picnics, music time, dancing around... to name a few.
Kirsten & George have been really consultative right from the start, keen to learn about his routine and his likes and dislikes. They have created a home environment for Innes in which he has thrived. Spending time with the other children, who are different ages, has brought him on in his communication and mobility. He is very well cared for and gets lots of attention from their daughters as well. He's a lucky boy.
We would recommend them to anyone.
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Mairi
on 06/05/2017
Myself and my partner were very nervous about leaving our one year old son with anyone, but from our first meeting with Kirsten and George, they were brilliant and he took to them immediately, which at the time was unusual for Sebastian.
The other children in their care are always happy and stimulated, and their home has such a warm loving feel about it, helped by their two fantastic daughters, whom my son absolutely adores.
Sebastian has been with them for almost 3 months now, and he's coming on leaps and bounds. They are always keeping the kids busy, with activities, toddlers, outings and crafts, and they provide a diary every day, letting us know how our son has been and what they've been up to, which makes us feel included.
We could tell from the moment we met George and Kirsten, the type of people they were, and it's such a relief to be able to leave our son with such warm and caring people, who do such an exceptional job.
I would recommend Kirsten and George without hesitation!!!
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Scott_F
on 19/02/2017
I was very nervous leaving my son for the first time but Kirsten and George were reassuring and sympathetic. They have welcomed my son into their family and their lovely children are also amazing with him. We had a few expected cries for the first few days dropping him off but now he knocks on the door to get in! Kirsten and George always have him busy whether it be outings, toddlers group, arts and crafts or baking. They write a daily diary with pictures which I look forward to reading each night. It's so lovely when he comes home with things he's made. Angus is generally a happy wee boy but I can tell he is thriving and coming on leaps and bounds in Kirsten and George's care. He is excited to be dropped off and hyper when I collect him.
Kirsten and George are very professional, honest and so approachable, this for me is not just business, it's about trusting people with your little angel and I couldn't be more safe in the knowledge that Angus is being cared for by such exceptional people.
I am so glad that a chance meeting with another delighted mum introduced me to them!
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on 30/05/2016
I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Kirsten and George as childminders. My one year old son started with them in the new year and has settled in very quickly, no doubt because of the high level of care he receives and the great fun he has with Kirsten and George and the other children. He particularly loves their two daughters who, as well as being very kind and caring, definitely seem to have the gift of making Sam laugh! Kirsten and George go out of their way to accommodate Sam's needs and his normal routine and he always comes home happy and babbling about all the things he has done! He participates in lots of different activities and trips in the local area, getting out and about when the Scottish weather allows. It's lovely to know he is being so well looked after by two such warm and caring people. I can't recommend them highly enough.
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leahgilm
on 12/02/2016
I was apprehensive initially about sending my daughter to childcare at 8 months as most mothers are, but I have to say it has been such a positive step for both of us. I hear my daughter laughing and giggling as I knock on the door, and she greets me with a huge smile. She is often totally worn out from her busy days with Kirsten and her husband George. The frequently have arts and crafts sessions, baking, trips to the beach, picnics, there is never a dull moment. Her interaction with the other children has proved invaluable to her development. Kirsten and George's two daughters are extremely well mannered and have a lovely nature and are a credit to them both. This fills me with confidence. Kirsten and George have a real love for children which is evident in their work. I can't recommend them highly enough.
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on 05/11/2015
Mums are always worried about their child being looking after by carers, and I am no different. However, I am so grateful that we found Kirsten and George, I can just tell my son has had a fabulous day when I pick him up as he always has a huge smile on his face. My son often brings back his hand craft arts, and they write a diary for each child they care for everyday along and take lots of lovely pictures. Toddlers group, walks, playgrounds, dance in the house, they keep the kids very active during the day. Kirsten’s daughters are wonderful with my son, Ethan. I can often hear their laughs through the door before I came in to pick up Ethan. They made Ethan feel so welcomed that we had no problem leaving him in their care for the first time. I can’t recommend Kirsten and George highly enough, they don’t see this as a job, they really love what they do. I just have to say it one more time they are fantastic childminders!!!
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on 16/10/2015
I have been so impressed by Kirsten's very high standard of childcare, she goes above and beyond what is expected of a childminder. Like all mums I was very apprehensive about leaving my son for the first time but the loving family environment both her and George have created has given me so much reassurance and confidence. Every time I pick up Alexander I can see in his face how much fun he has had and he definitely feels at home. This is helped by their 2 wonderful daughters who are so caring and considerate with Alexander and were a huge help in settling him in. I can't recommend Kirsten enough, you can tell this isn't just a job for Kirsten but a love of hers!!!!!
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on 29/10/2014
I have absolutely no hesitation in saying how much my daughter loves going to Kirsten's! Kirsten and George provide a warm nurturing environment for the kids and my daughter looks forward to each day she goes. I am always amazed at how much she manages to do with her in what is actually quite a short time, and my daughter is always coming home delighted with the things she has baked or the crafts she has made. To feel comfortable and relaxed about leaving my daughter with someone else was a big ask for me, however this is exactly how I feel about Kirsten, she is warm, friendly and welcoming and my daughter loves being around her and her family.
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on 07/12/2013
Kirsten is an absolutely fantastic childminder. She makes children feel so welcome. My daughter appeared always happy and content in Kirsten and George’s care. She keeps children occupied with different activities. She is very happy, outgoing and friendly person with a smile on her face. She is got a lovely and very welcoming family that my daughter felt like part of family. She found good friends in Kirsten's daughters. I would highly recommend Kirsten as a childminder to everyone without any second opinion. She is the best.
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on 20/11/2013
Kirsten is an absolutely fantastic childminder. She makes children feel so welcome. She is extremely flexible and accommodating to parents, but more importantly my child has always been made to feel like Kirsten's is a home from home (apart from the fact that Kirsten is far more inventive at arts, crafts and exciting activities than I am!).
I never worry about leaving my child with Kirsten. That is such a huge relief to any working mum.
I can't recommend Kirsten more strongly to anybody looking for a childminder.
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on 17/06/2013
kirsten is a great childminder i would highly recommend kirsten to any parent looking for a childminder she is kind caring happy person. my child is always kept busy with lots of great activites arts and crafts home baking play group story time singing and dancing etc and i get to read about it in her diary and some great pics too not only is kirsten great she has a very kind welcoming family .
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on 23/09/2012
Kirsten is an outstanding childminder. We are absolutely thrilled at the service and environment she provides for the children in her care. She encourages a good balance of learning and play and is a very warm and natural role model for our daughter. She has also demonstrated flexibility in catering for our daughters' food allergies which is really appreciated and not easy to do.
As a mum not long returned to work, I can say hand on heart I do not worry about my daughter throughout the day!
I would highly recommend Kirsten to anyone looking for a childminder.
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on 20/09/2012
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on 03/02/2012
Like all mums I was very anxious living my son first time with Kirsten, especially that he didnt speak and understand english at all (we are Polish family) but when I came back for him he didnt want to leave Kirsten's house. And this situation repeted practically every day. So as you can see Kirsten can communicate with children on every level. She is very happy, outgoing and friendly person with EVERY DAY smile on her face. She has lots of funny ideas for kids for every day in and out the house. She was always ok with my suggestions and i felt my son was really happy with Kirsten.
So if You looking for a childminder here You have the best one.
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on 05/01/2012
Kirsten is friendly and approachable. She always has fun ideas for things to do with the children such as baking and arts and crafts. She is conscientious and keeps a lovely diary of all the things my son has done throughout the day. He has always been happy while in her care and I have no hesitation in recommending Kirsten as a childminder.
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