NICOLA M's Reviews

Home from Home care with lots and lots of fun!

My daughter has been going to Nikki since September 2017 when I went back to work full time, I was very anxious about the search for a childminder and I had already met some which left me rather unsettled BUT as soon as I walked through Nikki's door I felt at ease, She had thought about everything… there were toys laid out for the children to play with so me and Nikki could speak and Nikki went into great detail about her health and safety policy’s, what she would do in emergency situations and what she would do with the children day to day. I signed up on the spot and I have not regretted my decision, My daughter is very happy in Nikki’s care and sometimes she would even love to stay a bit longer because of how much fun she is having. I have no tears in the morning when dropping her off and even on the odd but rare occasion that she is upset Nikki soon settles her with some cuddles and her favourite toys.

I would Highly recommend Nikki as a childminder, she is a mother and a professional. Nikki really cares about the children she looks after and it really does comes across in how happy the children are to go to her. I have been very lucky to have Nikki look after my daughter and her attentiveness towards her has enabled me to go to work stress free and content that my daughter is safe , happy and having fun !

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by kerry about NICOLA M on 24/12/2018

Wonderful Chilminder

Nikki has been looking after our 2 year old son for a year now and she has been absolutely fantastic. She is a very warm and kind person and our son has been very happy there. He never cried being left with her and is always keen to get out of the door when he knows that’s where he is going. It is important to add that he is not like that with anyone but us and his grandparents.

It was hard leaving our 1year old baby with a complete stranger but Nikki was recommended to us and she made it all smooth and easy. She is excellent at communicating, always keeps us informed, sends lovely photos every week and writes each day in a journal detailing the activities our son did as well as when he slept, what he ate and how many nappies he used.

She follows OFSTED and keeps beautiful and very detailed Early Years Progress Portfolio and My Learning Journey for our son. She is nurturing and fun and the children have great stimulation and entertainment at her house as well as places she takes them. Safeguarding is a number one priority for her and she always ensures that the safety of the children comes first.

Our son is our second child and we have once again decided to go for a childminder rather than a nursery and again it proved to be the right choice. The home atmosphere our son gets there and having one person he knows and trusts who looks after him is reassuring for him as well as us. And because he is not the only child there he has friends to play with and is developing his social skills. I can’t recommend Nikki enough. She has been fantastic and we are very lucky to have her.

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by Lucie about NICOLA M on 21/12/2018