Michelle's Reviews
Childminder
5 out of 5
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The childminder receives glowing reviews from parents, who consistently praise her for providing a nurturing, fun, and educational environment. Children are reported to thrive in her care, enjoying various activities, outings, and a home-like atmosphere. Parents appreciate the childminder's professionalism, communication, and flexibility, often describing her as trustworthy and supportive of their children's development.
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Below are the latest reviews for michelle. 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.
We’ve used Michelle for both our children and they still go back in the holidays. A home away from home, except it’s much more fun! The kids are so happy and get to go out and have so many experiences from day trips to parks, the beach, the cinema, picnics…the list goes on. Michelle is Wonder Woman and effortlessly manages energetic kids wherever they go. She is also incredibly supportive of our decisions as parents and works with us to ensure consistency wherever the kids are.
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RHassall
on 09/07/2024
My daughter loves Michelle (Meme), she not only looks after the children but she plays and sings with them and teaches them and takes them on loads of fun and educational outings. I couldnt have found a better person to trust with my daughter, she really is amazing! My little girl has turned into a social and confident person since starting at Michelle's.
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Becky
on 08/09/2023
I had to find a new childminder due to my previous childcare reducing hours, and I came across Meme through recommendation. Michelle is very easy to talk to and happy to answer any questions and shows all her qualifications for ease of mind. She gives a lovely run down of the activities covered in the day and sends photos and updates throughout the day as well. She offers so many different activities and experiences which are academically and socially enriching for children. Michelle works with the family and child’s needs to achieve goals e.g toilet training and independence. She is very family oriented and amazing at what she does! In all honesty I wish I had been with her since day one! My son had so much fun and we were sorry to say goodbye as my son will be starting primary school in September! Michelle is an absolute gem and I would highly recommend!!!
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DaniV
on 10/08/2023
I have used Michelle on an ad hoc basis during the holidays. She’s pretty in-demand, and for good reason! Both my daughters (aged 6yrs and 4yrs) had a great time, and couldn’t wait to go back. And this was after tears on the first drop off, where Michelle managed to turn the situation around straight away! The kids often get to go out, to the park, to soft play etc which is great. Michelle is clearly passionate about her job and has a naturally caring personality,
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victoria
on 04/09/2021
Our 4 year old daughter has been looked after by Michelle for a few months. She is really happy there, and is genuinely sad when it's not one of the days when she goes in. Michelle has a lovely setting with plenty of toys and a good sized garden, and puts a lot of energy into organising outings, crafts and games. She is very organised, reliable and great at putting new kids at ease.
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Henrike
on 29/08/2021
My 5 year old son has started to go Michelle during half term and during summer holidays for 3 days a week. Michelle provides a safe environment and tries to include different activities every day for the kids. My little one is usually shy and prefers to stay home with us but he actually enjoyed the time he spent at Michelle’s. I also approached the fact that Michelle was ably to provide documentation regarding ofstead , her qualifications and DBS. I will continue to request support from Michelle during half terms!!! I only have positive things to say about her.
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Sandra M
on 27/08/2021
Michelle has looked after my two kids over the last year - and they have absolutely loved their time with her. She has done so much with them, whether its arts and crafts, or days out come rain or shine, my kids have thrived. My son especially was a late talker, but we noticed not long after he started with Michelle that his speech was coming along leaps and bounds.
Highly recommend Michelle - thank you for all you've done for my kids, they will miss you dearly!
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Fgibbins
on 26/08/2021
Michelle is a fantastic childminder. She is very kind and hardworking and provides excellent care. Henry always has a good time and learns a lot. House is very clean and well equipped. She has an amazing garden so even if they are having indoors activities it's like great. Can't recommend her enough and I am hoping she will find a space for us for next summer :-)
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Daria
on 26/08/2021
Our daughter has been with Michelle for nearly two years.
She settled in right away, with Michelle and her family welcoming her in to their home hole heartedly.
Michelle has offered our daughter a safe, loving and nurturing environment. Where she has come on so much since being with her.
Our daughter has so many lovely memories with Michelle and her family. From fun and educational activities at home make lots of crafts and baking too day trips out.
Michelle will send me updates with information on what they have being doing in the day along with pictures and videos.
I would highly recommend Michelle, she is an amazing childminder. Xx
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Lucy
on 30/11/2020
My son one of those boys who cried then I had to leave him at nursery, but as soon as he started to go to Michelle he changed! All tiers gone! I couldn't believe it! It proved to me that I made a good choice by picking Michelle as his childminder.
She's gentle, caring, wonderful person. Who made my sons days much happier wile mummy is at work.
If you are looking for the childminder who will make your child happy and safe while you're busy at work choose Michelle and you won't feel sorry. 😉❤️
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Vaida
on 10/09/2020
Within a few minutes of meeting Michelle we knew that we wanted her to look after our little girl. As soon as you wall in, it feels like a safe and comfortable environment. During the time she was there she developed so much and a large part was due to the interaction she had with both the other children and Michelle.
The updates we received from both indoor and outdoor activities made us both feel as though we were a part of her day and showed us she was safe and having fun.
The flexibility that Michelle offers meant she worked around both my wife and my schedule, which meant we weren't having to constantly rush around whilst also keeping the fees fair.
This was one of the main reasons for us
Choosing her as nurseries are not flexible at all.
You can tell she absolutely loves all children and as a result we knew that she would look after them as if they were her own.
We can't recommend Michelle enough and she will always be our first choice for our childcare.
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Emma
on 09/09/2020
I cannot recommend Michelle highly enough. My son was with Michelle for around 3.5 years until he started school and we will be back for every school holiday we can!
Michelle hits the perfect balance between giving the kids incredible experiences and activities, and providing a relaxing home from home environment. My son really flourished in his time here. He was so happy and so were we.
Michelle takes into account all the kids needs and personalities to creative a wonderful environment for them to grow and learn. Life at Michelle’s is like a second family for the kids and this is a great reassurance as a parent when leaving your children in childcare.
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RHassall
on 11/09/2019
My daughter has been seeing Michelle for just over a year now and she absolutely loves it! Every time we get in the car she asks to go to mee mee’s house!
Michelle was so good when we settled her in age 1year, I was very nervous finding someone I could trust as I was new to Ashford coming from a Surrey background but I got a instant great gut feeling with Michelle. She is super professional, but still etreamly friendly with it. I receive daily updates on what my lo has been up to. The food served is always very healthy, games and interaction is fantastic! Lots of arts and crafts, games, outdoor play, trips to the local farms fantastic party’s! I could go on and on ! The house is spotless all the time, my husband and I can’t believe what Michelle and mark manage to fit into their day with the kids! Mark being the chef and Michelle taking care of the kids! It’s a fantastic team and I’m over the moon that I found Michelle and her wonderful family! If I could rate them out of 10 I’d vote 20 !!
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hediye
on 12/03/2018
I've been extremely happy with the care provided by Michelle for my 4 year old daughter. My daughter was always happy and bubbly at pick up and excited to go back. Michelle is very open, honest and approachable and made my little girl feel cared for and welcome. Highly recommended!
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on 14/08/2017
So grateful to have Michelle to look after my daughter! Michelle has been helping me for the last two years. Even though she moved to town from village - we are only too happy to follow her to make sure my girl continues to come to this friendly home. Kids never have a dull moment - always something on! Very safe, very clean house, full of love and laughter - I am so grateful to Michelle for her help. On several occasions, when I had to travel, Michelle was looking after my daughter for several days in a row, and my daughter is always looking forward to return to Michelle's home. Even better - if there ever is an occasion when Michelle is not available - her wonderful mom, also registered childminder, is there for backup. Highly recommended.
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on 17/11/2016
Michelle began looking after my daughter when she was only 13 months old and I was always totally happy with the level of care she received. She settled well and bonded with Michelle's boys.
She always came home exhausted from all the activities they'd been up to and was always bringing things home that she'd made. Michelle was brilliant at keeping me updated on everything they'd been up to, what my daughter had eaten, how long she'd slept for etc.
Michelle provided healthy home cooked meals for my daughter and had no problems accommodating her dairy intolerance.
Michelle's house was always spotlessly clean and tidy and she had a huge array of toys for the children.
I would totally recommend Michelle to anyone looking for a childminder.
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on 16/11/2016
I have been very happy with the care Mia has received, and the great progress she has made whilst in Michelle’s care. Michelle’s home was always welcoming, well organised and Mia had great fun playing with all the toys available and with the other children in her care.
She provided a wide, fun range of activities including plenty of outdoor exercise. I know Mia recently enjoyed sand and water play, arts and crafts, singing and dancing as well as outings to different animal parks like rare breeds, trips to feed the ducks and walks in the park.
Michelle is a great communicator and had no trouble in gaining Mia’s confidence and therefore encouraging good behaviour and kindness. Michelle knows how to respond with firm but kind discipline explaining what we would like to see, in terms which she understands.
Michelle completed a diary detailing what Mia had done each day. From this I had a complete picture of her whole day including what she had eaten, how long she had slept and all her activities. This helped me to feel involved with her care.
All in all I am thoroughly happy with the level of care Mia received. Michelle was also very flexible and was there for us when we needed her the most.
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on 25/09/2016
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on 07/05/2013
My wife Leanne and I found Michelle through this site.
Our son Oliver went with her aged 10 months old in October 2010 when my wife went back to work after maternity leave.
Michelle was the first childminder we 'visited/veted' and she was the last. Instantly we knew that she was trustworthy, caring, friendly, professional and 'the one' as leaving your child with someone who is a complete stranger is a dawnting thing I think.
Oliver was a little clingy to his mum and found it difficult to let go of her but Michelle was so patient, caring and understanding. Like the other review mentions, Oliver would always come home with things Michelle aka Mimi had made with her for mummy and daddy and it was such a piece of mind knowing that whilst we were at work Oliver was safe and having fun with Michelle.
I particularly liked (and looked forward to!) reading up on his day/ what he got up to/developments etc in the 'contact diary' that Michelle would fill in every day and Oliver would come home with. Oliver also had food intolerances that Michelle was more than happy and capable to accommodate.
If we hadn't have moved county then we would still be using Michelle!
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LeanneMu
on 22/03/2012
Michelle has looked after my eldest son Robert for nearly 2 years and he has developed a special bond with her and also her son Preston. Michelle has been there for support after Robert was given the diagnosis of Autism 7 months ago and has been brilliant with him supporting him and he has blossomed with her as she has taken the time to help him and try to understand his needs. My youngest son Oliver has been with Michelle for the past 9 months and he is very relaxed going there and always up to lots of fun. I have got lots of pictures, paintings and things the boys have made with Michelle for Christmas, Mothers Day, Valentines Day and other occasions and she must have the patience of a saint with the little ones painting and glittering! Michelle is known as mi mi by both my boys and have tears when RObert wants to leave as he is having so much fun!
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on 21/03/2012
I'm Ania, my small children Zuzanna (3,5) and Jan (2) were with Michelle on last year. When they start were very small (Jasio - 8 months). It was a wonderfull time for my children. Michelle is very profesional and responsible woman, which treat child like her. With love and smile she care every child and try find for they best occupation. Many thanks Mimi for your care, help and love.
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