Trina's Reviews

Excellent Childminder

We have used Trina as our childminder for two of our children over the last 8 years or so, one of our children has special educational needs and learning difficulties and we were very pleased with the way Trina has worked with these issues, and she has attended courses specific to these needs. Our son (with special needs & is now 12) still likes going to Trina and we are always made to feel very welcome. We cannot fault the service Trina has provided over the years, and would very much recommend her as an excellent child care provider.

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by RHC about Trina on 02/01/2018

Response by Trina on 23/01/2018:

Dear Ray and Tracey.
Thankyou for writing such a lovely review.
It’s been a real pleasure working for you and watching Zachary grow up.
I really look forward to having Zachary in the holidays as I miss him very much

Trina xxx

Such a lovely lady

My kids.had a great time while she was looking after them. For the first.time.ever i left.my boys with somebody .she's really trusworthy .reliable and v professional...thx loads Trina for ur services.xxx Hind

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by Hind about Trina on 19/12/2017

Response by Trina on 21/12/2017:

It was a pleasure to have your 2 boys, they really enjoyed the various board games ect
I know it’s difficult finding someone you can trust, I know the boys were very happy and content and would be happy to help you in the furure
Best wishes
Trina xxx

Excellent Childminder

Trina takes care of my now 5year old son for the past 9 months. Trina provides an excellent care, getting them engaged in art and craft, outdoor activities and day trips. She provides healthy and delicious meal and my son always look forward to going to her. She communicates well and always keep me informed with any changes or activities at my son's school. She is such a pleasant person and provide such love and care to my son.

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by sons about Trina on 27/05/2017

Response by Trina on 13/10/2017:

Many thanks Sonya, it was a real pleasure to care for your son.
Wishing him all the best in the future

Best wishes
Trina

reliable,fun-tastic with the children and innovati

My daughter has been looked after by Trina for last 2 years. Trina is extremely experienced and nurtures each child according to their developmental stage and character. As a paediatrician( child doctor) myself, I am constantly amazed at Trina's aptitude with developmental stages in childhood and how she manages to bring out the best in each child while facilitating their group play and communication with each other. Children thrive in her care and she makes each one of them feel'special'. She is always exercising them outdoors, making them use their imagination indoors and involves them in fun activities like arts and crafts, cooking parties etc. She is reliable, energetic, honest and the kids love her and want to keep going 'back' even when they have graduated- the best compliment!

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by Parent about Trina on 31/10/2016

Response by Trina on 01/11/2016:

Thanks Nila for a fab review.
Daniella is always welcome and a really pleasure to look after.

Fantastic childminder

Trina has been a fantastic childminder to my little boy who is now almost 5. Tyler has been in Trina's care for just over 2 and a half years now. And he has always enjoyed going to her house.
Trina has been fantastic with Tyler, as he has extra support for speech therapy, and he has really come out of himself and progressed since he has been going to Trina's. She tended to his individual need and dedicated her time to encourage and help him along and gain confidence in moving his speech up to where it should be. His progressed so much :-) Tyler has a wonderful bond with Trina which is so lovely to see. He feels secure there too which as a mother is what you need when you have to leave you children in childcare. She's very flexible, if ever i run late she will hang onto Tyler and give him dinner it would never be a problem, she is always willing to help you whenever you need it. Trina is such a lovely, kind and caring person and is so natural and wonderful with the children she looks after, she genuinely cares about each and everyone of them. Trina has plenty of activities, arts and crafts and educational toys available for every age, and a lovely big garden, complete with a sandpit and trampoline. Trina enjoys giving the children great parties too, for example she has just held a fantastic halloween party, she really makes such an effort with the decorations and games and gives the kids a great time. Even though Tyler is now in 'big' school he still goes to Trina's every thursday and also in half terms and holidays, and he looks forward to it so much as he asks everyday if his going! Trina is a fantastic person and childminder and i would strongly recommend her. Thank you so much for everything Trina!

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by Parent about Trina on 28/10/2016

Response by Trina on 31/10/2016:

Hi Kerry Thankyou so much for the kind message.
Iv enjoyed looking after Tyler and miss him so much and look forward to our half terms and holidays where all back together again
Love
Trina xxx

Excellent childminder!!!

Trina is a wonderful, loving, caring and dedicated Childminder, very kind and helpful from the first time I spoke to her.
Trina was taking care of my 4 year old son Nataniel after school for about 7 months. At that time Nataniel was attending a school nursery for 3 hours a day and Trina was picking him up from school at midday very day.
Discovering Trina was such a blessing as it had been very difficult to find a childminder who would do a nursery pick ups in the Cassiobury area. And even though our school was not one of her most local schools,Trina agreed to help me out. We started with only three days a week, but in the short period of time Trina was able to accommodate to my needs and just a week later she was looking after my son full time.
Nataniel loved going to Trina's. He bonded well with her and made good friendships with other children in her care. He felt safe and well cared for. He enjoyed tasty, freshly prepared food and many different activities every day.
Even though Nataniel is not in Trina's care at the moment as he started a "big school" now, Trina invited him to join all his "old" friends at the Halloween Party later this month.
Trina is an excellent childminder and I highly recommend her. If I ever need a childcare again or evening sitter in the future it will definitely be Trina.
Thank you so much, Trina!!!

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by Parent about Trina on 06/10/2016

Response by Trina on 11/10/2016:

Hi Margaret,

Thank you very much for your kind words and information regarding the services I provided for Nathaniel. It was lovely looking after your son and we miss him here. Hope you are well.
Kind Regards
Trina

Thank you!

Trina has been looking after my 2-year-old boy Jonathan for about 10 months while we were living in Watford. She has been such a great help, we didn't have any problems, concerns and Jonathan was always very happy to go to 'Trina's'. Trina has developed a good healthy relationship with him and he was always happy with her even in the very first weeks when we just started. We were surprised how he was not crying to go there and we could leave him with Trina in peace and concentrate on work the whole day.
Trina has a lovely private garden where there is plenty of space and activities for children. She takes them regularly to parks, trips to watch animals and other interesting things for little ones. It was very important for me that my boy gets exercise, healthy meals and develops good communication skills with others, which Trina perfectly achieved. He became more confident in his speech and found many good friends of his age. Trina organizes birthday parties and other good-bye parties too which make the children feel important and loved.

Thank you Trina for everything!

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by Parent about Trina on 12/04/2016

Response by Trina on 15/04/2016:

Thank you Lina,
It was a real pleasure looking after your son and to see him develop with speech, interaction and Educational development.
He will be greatly missed by the children and myself.
Wishing you all the best in your new home
Take care
Trina.x

Thank you Trina

Trina looked after my 8 year old son and 17 month old daughter whilst I was in hospital.
She had them for both day and overnight care.
I found Trina to be very caring and reliable and she really made my children very happy and content during their time with her.
I wouldn't hesitate to use Trina again should the need arise because upon meeting her I could tell she was just a natural with children and I had full confidence in her ability to provide the best care for my children in my absence.
She caters for each child on an individual basis and has many stimulating activities and toys to keep each one entertained and occupied as much as possible.
Trina also has a lovely caring nature and both my children had a lovely time with.

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by Parent about Trina on 25/04/2015

Response by Trina on 29/04/2015:

Hi Karen,
Thankyou for the wonderful message.
It was a pleasure to help you out and really enjoyed looking after the children and caring for their needs.
The children were so lovely and we'll behaved and would gladly look after them again if you need me.

Wonderful Childminder

Our son who is now nearly 22 months old has been with Trina since he was 9 months old.

Our son settled in extremely quickly and LOVES Trina and her family.

Trina is an absolutely amazing childminder; compassionate, caring, gentle, enthusiastic, fair but firm when needed, patient, happy to be flexible when needed...I could go on!

Trina has a lot of educational and fun toys for the children to play with and also takes the children to local educational music groups and playgroups. Whenever the weather permits, Trina ensures the children have garden play or will take the children out for a few hours to surrounding parks and sometimes to attractions and other parks a little further afield which our son really enjoys.

Trina takes photos for the journal which is available for me to read at any time.

I feel that by gaining the Herts Quality Standard this shows Trina takes her job very seriously. It makes us feel confident that she always has the best interests of our son at the forefront of her mind.

We cannot recommend Trina highly enough and just want to say what a relief it has been to have found such a wonderful childminder to take care of our son. THANK YOU Trina x

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by Parent about Trina on 12/03/2014

Response by Trina on 14/03/2014:

Many thanks steph for the lovely message,
its been a real pleasure to look after such a dear little boy.
Trina xx

Brilliant Childminder

Trina is looking after my 4 year old daughter.
She is always happy and very caring, has always plenty of activities to offer. My daughter is very happy to come and stay with Trina, where I found it difficult before, when she was going to the nursery.
I would really recommend Trina if you are looking for a safe, caring and friendly environment for your child.

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by Parent about Trina on 21/11/2011

Response by Trina on 23/11/2011:

Dear Viava, thankyou very much for your kind message and ema is such a joy to look after and is always happy and smiling and hase settlled really well.
Trina