Clare

Amazing Childminder!

My 6yo daughter and 4yo son have been with Clare since they were less than a year old and I couldn’t recommend Clare highly enough. Returning to work after having my first was extremely tough but having Clare take care of her was very reassuring. Clare would send me pictures and updates of what they’d been up to which was great. I loved that Clare had a dog as it has made my two confident around animals.

Over their time with Clare they have become a lot more confident and social which made the transition into school a lot smoother. Although at school and nursery, both still attend Clare’s and enjoy their time at the allotment with the chickens and all the many activities and places that they experience. They are extremely fond of Clare’s two older children and Rocco the dog.

Having just had my third child recently I already know where I will be sending him when I return to work. Thank you so much Clare for everything you have done and continue to do not just for my children but myself also. You are not only my childminder but a good friend x

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by Charlie about Clare on 04/07/2022

Best Childminder around!

Couldn't recommend Clare highly enough, she looked after our son Harry from when he just turned 1 to 3 and half years old, we even continued using Clare although we moved over 30 minutes away as Harry loved his time there and we always felt he was in good hands.

Clare is friendly and easy to talk to which is great when your preparing to leave your child and head back to work, she would send me photos to let me know he was okay and having fun.

Don't be put off by the dog! Rocco is absolutely lovely, he is extremely placid and such a friendly dog. I'd take him home if I could!!

Clare has a helper called Danni who is also fantastic, she is crazy like the kids and they love it! Real good fun.

I liked the fact Clare goes to different groups regularly each week, it helped Harry get used to being around bigger groups of children so nursery wasn't an issue when he did start.
Clare has helped Harry grow into a confident boy and we couldn't be more thankful to her.

thank you Clare for all you did for us

Katy :)

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by Parent about Clare on 05/12/2017

Great childminder

My son Jack has been going to Clare since he turned 1, he is now three and a half and still really enjoys going. Clare is friendly, easy going and treats the children she looks after as her own. Over the years, Clare has looked after many children in our family and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone.

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by Parent about Clare on 10/04/2017

Wonderful childminder

Our daughter has been going to Clare for just over a year and a half and she is so happy. It was so hard for me to go back to work after my maternity leave but knowing that our daughter was well looked after, happy and that Clare was so reassuring made all the difference. She would give me regular updates and pictures showing how settled she was. Our daughter has grown into a confident little girl and loves her time with Clare. Clare also has a fantastic assistant who our daughter loves and she does so much with all the children. Thank you for all you do, your support and kindness towards our daughter.

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by Lynton48 about Clare on 09/04/2017

This woman needs a medal!

From the moment I needed childcare at a drop of a hat, Clare was there to ensure the transition for my daughter was as smooth as possible plus obviously taking away a lot of concerns parents have when choosing a childminder!

After just one visit I knew my 3 year old was in safe, capable and fun hands to enjoy the few months before she started school. Every day my daughter would chat about all the fun activities she done that day and always had some sort of creative art work to take home.

I particularly liked the fact that Clare was part of a group of other childminders who got together regular to undertake activities with all the children who were all in a similar situation with mum and/or dad out working. This has enable my daughter to build friendships from a young age which is something I am unable to cater for due to working.

Clares family are lovely and welcoming and not personally being a dog person, even Rocco I grew fond of, no doubt because he was better behaved than any child I have ever met on the rare occasion he would pop his head round to say hello!

Although professional in every way Clare, seemed to have an understanding that being a child is all about exploring, and that is certainly what my daughter has done under the care of Clare.

I could not recommend or praise her enough for the fantastic opportunity my daughter has had being able to share her childhood with Clare!

Thanks Clare x

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by Parent about Clare on 17/07/2015