Parent Reviews
"Emma started looking after our daughter G in October 2021. She was mindful that she had some children at the time who were unwell so arranged for me to have a video call with her so she could explain her policies and show me around her home as well as to answer any questions I may have. Shortly thereafter, we arranged a two-hour settling in session where G went to Emma’s and played for a short time so we could decide if we would be happy for her to attend moving forward, which we were.
Emma is a really caring person, enthusiastic about her work and the children she cares for. Her home is clean and well maintained and she has lots of toys and many garden activities including play sets and a sand box. I’m really happy with the location of Emma’s house, it’s a quiet and residential family area and I feel it’s a nice and safe environment for young children to be in. She is always doing activities with the children. For example, she takes them to a play group every Wednesday and a forest school on Fridays. Other activities she’s taken G on are Easter egg hunts, soft plays, and play parks. She also works with G abilities and nurtures them. For example, over the last few months she has been learning to hold crayons and draw which Emma encourages her to do. She’s also been helping her to drink from a cup and use cutlery which we’ve noticed has significantly improved. She’s helped her paint pumpkins over Halloween and make cards for Mother’s day and Christmas as well as some crafts over Easter which we love to receive. She was kind enough to get G an Easter egg and a gift for Christmas.
We feel we have good communication with Emma and are well informed. Each day, she sends us a note of what G has done that day, how many wet/soiled nappies she’s had, how long she’s slept and what she’s eaten that day, which we’re really grateful for as we appreciate she does this for everyone! She is sure to contact us right away if G has been unwell at any time. She is also diligent with her safeguarding, she sends us pictures of G each day but ensures to cover the other children in the picture. She also retains signed consent forms from us for taking her out, taking photos or administering medication should she need to, which we have given her permission for. She’s very accommodating to our schedule and is always happy to have G with her.
All in all, Emma is a fantastic, kind and experienced childminder. When we drop G off her face just lights up when she sees Emma and she wants to go to her. We are really happy with her and are really grateful for all she’s done for us. "
Emma is a really caring person, enthusiastic about her work and the children she cares for. Her home is clean and well maintained and she has lots of toys and many garden activities including play sets and a sand box. I’m really happy with the location of Emma’s house, it’s a quiet and residential family area and I feel it’s a nice and safe environment for young children to be in. She is always doing activities with the children. For example, she takes them to a play group every Wednesday and a forest school on Fridays. Other activities she’s taken G on are Easter egg hunts, soft plays, and play parks. She also works with G abilities and nurtures them. For example, over the last few months she has been learning to hold crayons and draw which Emma encourages her to do. She’s also been helping her to drink from a cup and use cutlery which we’ve noticed has significantly improved. She’s helped her paint pumpkins over Halloween and make cards for Mother’s day and Christmas as well as some crafts over Easter which we love to receive. She was kind enough to get G an Easter egg and a gift for Christmas.
We feel we have good communication with Emma and are well informed. Each day, she sends us a note of what G has done that day, how many wet/soiled nappies she’s had, how long she’s slept and what she’s eaten that day, which we’re really grateful for as we appreciate she does this for everyone! She is sure to contact us right away if G has been unwell at any time. She is also diligent with her safeguarding, she sends us pictures of G each day but ensures to cover the other children in the picture. She also retains signed consent forms from us for taking her out, taking photos or administering medication should she need to, which we have given her permission for. She’s very accommodating to our schedule and is always happy to have G with her.
All in all, Emma is a fantastic, kind and experienced childminder. When we drop G off her face just lights up when she sees Emma and she wants to go to her. We are really happy with her and are really grateful for all she’s done for us. "
"Emma has been a wonderful and dedicated childminder to my little boy since he was 9 months old. Emma has encouraged many of his major milestones from walking to talking and all in between.
My little boy thoroughly enjoys his days with Emma and I enjoy receiving photos and updates on what he has been up to during that day. You can always count on a thorough handover at the end of each day including any small accidents and how much he has eaten, drank and slept.
Emma is very accommodating and flexible to any changes in my little boys routine and that has helped us keep a steady routine at home also.
Emma is very good at giving more then enough notice to any holidays/time off she has booked and in sending any updates or invoices.
I can not recommend Emma enough.
Thank you again for all your hard work and dedication you put in to ensure the children are safe and happy."
My little boy thoroughly enjoys his days with Emma and I enjoy receiving photos and updates on what he has been up to during that day. You can always count on a thorough handover at the end of each day including any small accidents and how much he has eaten, drank and slept.
Emma is very accommodating and flexible to any changes in my little boys routine and that has helped us keep a steady routine at home also.
Emma is very good at giving more then enough notice to any holidays/time off she has booked and in sending any updates or invoices.
I can not recommend Emma enough.
Thank you again for all your hard work and dedication you put in to ensure the children are safe and happy."