Mychildm

The Best Childminder we could ask for :)

I’m not sure that any review I could write would do Clare justice - We could not imagine anyone better to look after our boys. Our eldest, Dylan, has been going to Clare’s since he was 5 months old & his younger brother, Henry, has just joined him there too. Clare is incredibly welcoming & helped us to adjust to leaving Dylan with her initially as well as helping him to settle in & then later the adjustment for Dylan & Henry for them both to attend together. She is always very responsive to messages & really helped to put my mind at ease that they are being well cared for.

Dylan has flourished over his time with Clare. Clare is fantastic at identifying what each child enjoys & then activities or trips are tailors to engage those interests – which for Dylan has meant lots of things about trains. They complete lots of engaging educational activities where the children are learning without realising. As well as them learning essential skills like sitting still for stories, how to put on their coats, turn taking etc etc. Dylan is always excited to go to Clare’s in the morning & runs up to the door – he really feels part of the family & valued in his time there, he calls her 'My Clare'. There is always something fun planned, whether they are staying in setting, going to a toddler group or going out on an adventure somewhere. Clare is very conscious of adequate risk assessments & nothing is left to chance – so we know our children are well protected & looked after when they are with her.

Clare sends plenty of photos at lunchtime & the end of the day so we can see what the children have been up to - alongside their online diary entry – which we love. It really feels more like we have been a part of their day & can actively talk to them about what they have done as they are too young to remember all by themselves. They are a lovely pick me up in the middle of a busy work day too.

Clare has always been receptive to our thoughts & how we want events to be explained to the Children for example Easter or Christmas, as well as working with us to find the best strategy for coping with any unwanted behaviours or the best way for our children of deescalating a tantrum.

Clare is very well deserving of her Ofsted Outstanding. I could go on & on about what we appreciate about Clare & her setting - we love you Clare!

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by Sian about Mychildm on 12/08/2021

Response by Mychildm on 12/08/2021:

Thank you for such a wonderful review.

I do my best to support families in my care, because I want childcare to be the least of your worries.

It has been a pleasure to work alongside you. We have the very similar values and this makes working together towards shared goals for the children achievable. Your support is invaluable.

I love taking care of the children. They are stimulating, and rewarding. We have a lot of fun together.

I really do have the best job in the world!

The best childminder you will ever encounter

No matter what I write here I don't think I will be able to do Clare the justice she deserves. I can tell you that Outstandings at Ofsted are now so rarely given out, it really means something that she deservedly was awarded this status last year. She is the legend that keeps our family glued together.

Clare is not only the best childminder in the world (or at the very least the South of England), she is also the best Mum which you can tell from her fantastic grown up children. Her experience and knowledge of children seems endless. If you want your child to have the best start in life, and to be the best versions of themselves - here it is. She looked after my gorgeous, mischievous, incredibly active, determined little girl and brought out the very awesome best in her. Orla was made to feel truly valued and loved, and she was prepared so well for school - teaching manners, fairness, kindness and educating her, pushing her inquisitive side and acquisition of knowledge. So many trips to exciting places (I now have had to buy annual passes to the zoo because we have to see the butterflies still), every day is so much fun for the kids. Clare also speaks to the children so well, the clarity of Orla's speech is not down to us!!

We have three children, are both teachers and a wealth of experience of childcare/providers. Clare is the best.

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by Sanchia about Mychildm on 09/08/2019

Response by Mychildm on 25/10/2021:

Yikes! I cannot believe that I failed to respond to your review you guys! I konw that I have thanked you in person, so I won't gush on here. It has been my pleasure to care for and nurture your children, they have been nothing but charming from start ot finsih and you should know that I have missed them. Thank you for this glowing review . Very much love as always Clare XXX

Amazing childminder and honorary family member

If looking for a childminder in the leighton buzzard area, the search is over ...
Our daughter Sofia was with Clare on a full time basis from when she was 9 months until she began school in September this year.

We chose Clare due to her warm and caring nature snd strong family values and never looked back.

Clare regularly took her mindees on exciting outings to the local area such as Whipsnade Zoo, Dunstable Downs and Rushmere Country Park to name a few. Regular play dates and weekly toddler groups also ensured that Sofia made friends outside of the family too.

There were always lots of fun activities at Clare's home too like cooking and crafts. Special occasions and celebrations were noted to often contribution to the themes.

Clare's meals were always healthy and delicious with a few occasional treats too.

Clare background in education and further studying has helped prepare Sofia for school. She has helped mould a happy confident, well mannered child who knows through Clare's guidance that she can achieve her dreams.

As a family Clare has always been there in times of need and we have worked together when issues such as behaviour, fussy eating etc has arisen to secure a solution.

As happy as we are to see Sofia growing and off to school, it was with real sadness that we had to say goodbye to Clare but we know she will be in our lives for many years to come.

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by Parent about Mychildm on 26/09/2017

Highly recommended- a wonderful childminder

Clare is the most amazing childminder, she is warm, engaging, loving and incredibly bright- she does not miss a thing! She creates a stimulating, home-from-home environment for the children and is very encouraging, always praising their good behaviour. Clare always seems to be thinking about each child she cares for as an individual and how to make the time spent with her as interesting as possible. Clare worries about those in her care as if they were her own and her kind heart shines through (when I was struggling at my work she used to send me emails about my babies day called 'lifeboats' to help me). We honestly could not recommend Clare highly enough.

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by Emeeno about Mychildm on 28/02/2017

Response by Mychildm on 28/02/2017:

Thank you for your lovely review, it has been my pleasure knowing you all. Caring for E has been an absolute joy and although you are leaving me, I know that we'll bump into each other from time to time. Thank you for always being so supportive of my strategies, for respecting my choices and for letting me be a part of your lives.
I'm going to really miss E xxx

Outstanding childcare with a Flexible appraoch

Clare was my childminder for nearly 2 years and my children loved being in her care. Clare is very flexible and reliable and I cannot thank her enough for all she did for my children and me. I would recommend her highly.

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by Parent about Mychildm on 26/07/2016

Response by Mychildm on 28/02/2017:

Thank you so much for your review, you are all much missed. It's always a sad time when children have to move on, but progress is what we strive for and I'm glad to see that you are all advancing well. Thank you x