Rachaelschildcare's Reviews

OUTSTANDING!!! Don’t look anywhere else!!

Rachel (and Jonathon) looked after our first born From 6 months old when I had to go back to work, and later they had our twin boys.

All three children settled straight away- and I can understand why. They have everything right, their setting is lovely and what they do with the children is outstanding. Lots of outdoor activities- going to Cliveden/Burnham beeches, lots of games, writing/painting, my kids love reading and that they would do often too!!

They were excellent at informing me of what they had been up too - so I was able to talk to them when they were younger about things they had done.

They are so lovely and trustworthy and great at what they do! Our children loved them!!! We have now moved away from the area- I just really wish we could have taken them with us!!!!

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by Laura about Rachaelschildcare on 31/05/2020

Outstanding, would highly recommend!

Prior to sending our son to Jonathan and Rachael we had previously tried a couple of other local childcare providers. Both previous times he didn’t settle very well, refused to eat and would scream hysterically which would result in us collecting him after an hour or two into the day. Both Rachael and Jonathan took the time to get to know Harry, eased him into the setting and got to know what would comfort him and likes and dislikes. They are both so professional and nothing is ever too much trouble. Harry is so excited when he sees Rachael in the morning and I am very happy and at ease knowing he is well cared for in the day in our absence. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them - absolutely outstanding.

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by Amandalw about Rachaelschildcare on 13/08/2019

Highly Recommended

Rachael and Jonathon have looked after my 4 year old son for almost a year. He absolutely loves going and runs into their home as soon as the door is opened and doesn't look back (no kiss goodbye any more!). He thoroughly enjoys the structured but relaxed family atmosphere at their home and has done since he first started going to Rachaels. He often brings home works of art and cakes etc that he has made either at Rachaels home or at one of the play sessions Rachael attends.

Rachaels home is open plan, so the children have a large area in which to play - as well as having the benefit of a covered area within their garden which is also home to chickens and a rabbit. There is ample space for outdoor play which is very important to a football-mad boy.

Rachael has always been able to accommodate extra days/hours over school holidays and occasional work commitments so we have always felt comfortable that she is 100% reliable. I cannot recommend highly enough.

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by Parent about Rachaelschildcare on 17/07/2014

Rachael is the perfect childminder

Rachael has been looking after my son for two years (he is now four). She is brilliant with him and he loves going to see her. She has also looked after my six year old in the school holidays.

Every day she has different activities planned always with learning in mind (mini bug hunts, catching rain in different sized containers, visiting an allotment to learn about vegetables). It always amazes me where she gets the ideas from.
She has been great at teaching him to count, learn phonics and write his name and he is always learning something new.
They regularly have trips to the park (playing tennis or football) or woods, and play centres,

She takes photos of them every day so you can see what they have been getting up to. It is really lovely seeing the pictures of him playing or making something and he like to see them too and tell me all about what he was doing.
Both Rachael and her husband are lovely and they are always willing to help out with any requests I have in regards to extra childcare hours. I would thoroughly recommend Rachael as a childminder.

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by Parent about Rachaelschildcare on 11/07/2014