Heike's Reviews

Fantastic Childminder!

Joshua has been attending Heike's setting since July '16, and since that time, we feel he has come on in leaps and bounds. He has become independent and his social skills have greatly improved. His communication skills are fantastic and his level of understanding at his age now is incredible. We are very impressed with with all of the activities that Joshua does when he's with Heike from going to softplay, the forest, parks, etc. and he always comes home stimulated and tired after a busy day of playing and learning. Heike also encourages the children to be creative by doing baking and arts and crafts and Joshua is always proud to show us what he's made at the end of each day. He adores going to Heike's and every morning he's ready at the door with his rucksack eager to get out of the door!! He's doing incredibly well and we are very grateful to Heike. We would highly recommend Heike to anyone.

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by Parent about Heike on 20/06/2017

Response by Heike on 14/02/2019:

thank you very much , and still in my setting ,

Highly recommended!

To whom it may concern,

Our daughter, Isla Garland, has been with Heike Bath since June 2014. She is now 3 years old and fully enjoys all the interaction that Heike has to offer. Heike takes the kids on many day trips and takes them on a variety of experiences which Isla likes to tell us about when she comes home.

Heike also has a brilliant set up at her home for the childrens play area and a large garden for the kids to run around.
Heike is very flexible in terms of our work arrangements (drop off or pick up specific area to accommodate our work commitments).
We really like that Heike fills in Isla's journey daily to let us know what she's been up to.

Isla has had issues going to the toilet at Heike's recently. Heike has been very patient and working with us and Isla to hopefully get her back on track using the toilet while in her care.

We really enjoy that Isla does a lot of crafts and we (and Isla) love to put them on display around our house.

We would highly recommend Heike Bath to any friends looking for a childminder.

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by garlands about Heike on 14/06/2017

Response by Heike on 14/02/2019:

Thank you very much , im so happy to have your (Brother ) son ,we miss you all and hope we see you soon

Best childminder ever!

Our son Adam started to attend Heike's settings in March 2014, when he was 9 months old.
Adam did not have any problems with settling in. Heike is very caring, organised and reliable childminder.
Heike is getting kids involved in lots of activities such as craft, baking etc.
Adam, nearly every day, brings home new art works and he is very proud about them.
They always make stuff relevant to particular time of year which means that they learn about all important events.
Children have a good balance between staying in very well set up house and
going out to playgrounds, zoo's, farms, soft-plays, forest school...
We have not heard about another childminder which spends so much time outdoors what is very important these days.
Our son prefer to stay in the garden then watch cartoons what we believe is also Heike's merit.
Heike was always happy to provide advice what for us meant a lot, as Adam's grandparents and rest of the family lives abroad.
Heike always cooperates with us so potty training and ditching dummy went smoothly.
We were so happy with Adam's development and he loves days when he goes to Heike's house, that we have decided not to send him to preschool but keep him with Heike also the last year before he starts school.
It was a very good decision as Heike is working very hard on Adam's literacy and numeracy, which can be challenging sometimes, as it's not easy to keep him focused.
Another proof, how happy we are with Heike's services, is that when our second son, Daniel, was born, we didn't even think about different option but to ask Heike to look after him as well.
Now, both our sons are having fun at Heike's.
We think, that they are hitting their milestones and have very versatile interests thanks to environment they are in.
When Adam had to stay at Heike's overnight, when our youngest was born we felt that it was better then to leave him with close friends as he feels safe there and feels comfortable around Heike's family.
Our children love to socialize with other kids so they can not wait until next visits at child clubs.
Heike is very supportive and flexible with providing her care, even with a very short notice.
Both our sons love her and this is the best confirmation of what kind of childminder Heike is.

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by Parent about Heike on 07/06/2017

Response by Heike on 14/02/2019:

Thank you very much, that mean a lot to me and it broke my heart when you moved back in your country . We miss you all 4

Childminding Review

Heike looked after our son for just over 3 years, from the age of 5 months until he was 3 and half years old. Our son is extremely fond of both her and her family. She played a crucial role in helping us to raise a very happy, confident & bright boy. She has always been helpful with some advice on any topic in regards to teaching Leo (e.g. Potty training, teaching him to dress himself, etc). Heike has also been very supportive & flexible to help ensure we always had childcare with both our busy and every changing work schedules. We feel Heike also supported us to help raise Leo in line with our preferences and any specific requirements. We are really sad to leave, however we feel that we are fortunate to have had her in our lives. We wish both her & her family the very best for the future and we would highly recommend her.

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by Parent about Heike on 06/09/2015

Response by Heike on 02/05/2016:

thank you so much for your kind words. We will miss you

Amazing Childminder

Heike is amazing.... She is very flexible, whenever we need her services she never refused. Her house is always clean and warm and smells nice:))) Whenever our little one is there he look happy.... If you need good childminder Heike is the one to look for:))))

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by Parent about Heike on 24/12/2014

Response by Heike on 19/01/2015:

thank you so much for your Review,i hope i see you again

Very good

I chose Heike to be my childminder from personal recommendations.
Heike behaves nicely to the children and the children are happy at her setting.
My daughter was so happy there and really loves Heike and her children.
I've been impressed by the range of toys and activities/crafts that keep the children active at her setting. I still treasure the lovely photo frame present on the Mothersday made by my daughter with Heike 's help.She would love to go to Heike's house even on weekend if there was an option. She was also very flexible with her work times as she was very kind to take care of my daughter during those unexpected traffic blocks or meetings and Heike made sure that my daughter was happy.

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by Parent about Heike on 22/12/2014

Response by Heike on 19/01/2015:

thank you so much for your Review, you always welcome

Child caring

I am single Dad with 3 years old little Girl for last 9 month. She is really amazing establish with her growing as 3+ old with Heike. I found Heike on the web and council child care list which is really helpful and very flexible Childminder. Truly lot of support me and my daughter have many improvement on her good correctors. This is my first experience with childminder, to be honest she is one of the best for me and I am pretty sure I will be recommend Heike as a good childminder.

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by Parent about Heike on 03/12/2014

Response by Heike on 19/01/2015:

hi Kulan ,
thank you so much for my Review

Highly Recommended

Our son was with Heike from 9 months old which allowed me to return to work knowing he was being looked after.

Heike enhanced his learning and developing skills whilst exploring and embracing adventures. Heike has been fully able to utilise her creative and fun skills whilst identifying when quiet times are needed.

Heike creates a safe environment at home which allows children to free play as well as engage into structure activities which are fun, exciting as well as educational.

Overall, I would thoroughly recommend Heike's expertise, dedication and abilities as a childminder.

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by Parent about Heike on 02/11/2014

Response by Heike on 10/11/2014:

Hi, thank you very much for your kind words.
take care all of you
Heike

"you always welcome"

Highly recommended childminder

Heike has been our daughter's childminder for over 21/2 years (she started going to Heike at 7 months old, just prior to me having to go back to work). Our daughter has been with Heike on a more or less full time basis. We have been extremely impressed by the care Heike offers, her expertise and flexibility.
Our daughter is very fond of Heike (and her family)and has developed in to an outgoing, confident little girl whilst in her care.
We have been really impressed by the amount and range of activities that she does - ranging from the variety of play groups they attend, soft play, playgrounds, forest skills days, picnics and trips to local attractions, to the activities they undertake a Heike's setting ie cooking, art etc. In addition, Heike has fantastic facilities for the children in her setting - with a fully equipped playroom and outdoor play area.
Our daughter has had the benefit of being looked after within a warm, loving home environment, whilst also getting the benefit of mixing with,and playing with, larger groups of children at the various play groups and childminder events they attend. Our daughter can even understand a few words in German - which has been an unexpected bonus.

Heike has been on hand with advice on nutrition, potty training and various developmental stages, which was been invaluable as a new parent!

Heike is an extremely reliable, trustworthy, and caring childminder, and I have no hesitation in recommending very highly.

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by Parent about Heike on 12/02/2014

Response by Heike on 03/11/2014:

thank you so much, we will miss you :-)( ( you are always welcome)