Andrea's Reviews
Childminder
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Average Rating:
(5 from 21 reviews)
Andrea has looked after our son James since he was about 18 months old. She has been amazing and provides a lovely and welcoming environment.
I love the extra measures she takes to ensure the children’s continued development and her creative approach is certainly an added benefit to this.
She always posts lovely pictures of the children at play and is easily reached at any time. James is happy and relaxed when I pick him up or drop him off.
The other children are very sweet and they all play and share together really well. Even with as younger and probably more challenging child I can see James is happy and enjoys his time with Andrea and building friendships.
We have been burned in the past by one on one childcare and I wouldn’t hesitate for a second to recommend Andrea to anyone.
Everyone needs an Andrea! ❤️
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A warm, loving environment where my daughter are always happy because she feel good at Andrea home. Couldn't think of anyone better to look after my princess:)
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When my daughter first started with Andrea I was a bag of nerves as I hadn't really left her for longer than a hour. Andrea really put me at ease and sent me pictures through the day to reassure me that all was well. My daughter settled really well considering in her 1st week she was teething.
Andrea is fab and her home has all that a child could want/need. She is flexible with my working pattern which is also a godsend.
The daily activities provided and that she is taken to are amazing these include heartbeeps and going to the stables to see the ponies.
I would recommend Andrea in a flash. X
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I first met Andrea 2 years ago while I was pregnant with my first and only child, she had a group of roughly 10 children eating out. I approched her and asked for her details as the children were extremely well behaved and I could not believe how one person (two adults where present) could have such control......I knew then that she was the person I wanted to look after my unborn child when the time arose.
I contacted Andrea again only 2 months ago (my daughter was then 15 months old) to see if she had any space.
Andrea was extremely helpful in every respect. She fully understood that I "really" did not want to leave my daughter and that I was going to be a frustrated mum!! Andrea helped with all my insecurities and was eager to meet Zara.
Zara has now been with Andrea for one month and I have no issues with leaving her with Andrea. More importantly, Zara loves her time with Andrea.
Zara has progressed already since being with Andrea with her language and play. She is already acting like a Two year old.
I have NO doubt in my mind that I have found the "perfect setting" for my daughter.
I am happy to recommend Andrea 100%.
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2 years ago I decided to return to work as my youngest child had started school but I was unimpressed by the childcare on offer in my area as I felt my son would be overlooked as there were a lot of children at the various school holiday clubs that I looked round. I found Andrea's details on this very website and until then I had not considered a child minder as I thought (wrongly I might add) that they only looked after very young children and that they were very expensive.
I rang Andrea and she invited myself and my son round that afternoon so that I could get a feel for her and how she worked and also to see if my son would be happy there. Oscar loved it the minute we walked in and he loved the fact that Andrea's son was very close in age to himself so he'd made a friend instantly!!
My son has now been coming to Andrea for 2 years, every school holiday and he loves every minute of being there!! Andrea provides excellent childcare provision in a friendly, homely environment and my son and I are made to feel like part of the family.
She organises fun, educational activities for the children as well as trips out to the local cinema which my son loves.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her!!
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I've been reluctant to write a review about Andrea, as with any type of childcare everyone has to make up their own mind on what best suits their needs. Childcare is one of the biggest decisions you make on your childs development. But this lady is so amazing I feel the need to share my experience of her looking after our 1year old.
I first came across Andreas details on this web-site, and decided to call round a visit her to see if she could help with our childcare after the nursery we had Hannah in was not working out due to its location. I usually rely on recommendation from friends and family, but on this occasion we have no family close by and not any friends who have had to use childcare, we were on our own regarding making this big decision and a little cautious. From the moment I met her I knew that this is where we wanted our child to be. Her lovely happy, welcoming home is a perfect safe and fun environment and any doubt I had was quickly dismissed.
Hannah has been with Andrea since Jan 2013 (at 15 months old) and we have never looked back, shes always happy when we drop her off and the same when we collect her, which makes us even happier. It came as no surprise to us that Andrea got awarded 'Outstanding' by Ofsted is March, we already thought this about her.
We get daily updates with photos and messages on what activities Andrea has chosen for the day, all of which are so varied and very relevant and we can see the amazing affect it has on Hannahs development. I love that Hannah gets outside every day, whether its on the school run, to the park or an indoor play area, and has also made other trips to places like a fruit farm, forest park or feeding ducks, to name just a few. Andrea is also very thoughtful doesn't miss any seasonal occasion. Hannah has been there to celebrate Chinese New Year, Pancake Day, choose a plant in the garden centre for Mothers day, Easter and so on, the list is endless.
While doing all this, Andrea remains very professional at all times and we get a daily diary of a round up of Hannah's day, which includes activities, food and nutrition etc. And we take home her Journal regularly which details her ongoing development.
Andrea has totally amazed us with her commitment and love for her job and have never looked back from the day we met her.
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My daughter has been with Andrea for about 16 months now & I couldn't recommend Andrea enough. She is professional, helpful & very friendly & Daisy absolutely adores her, so much so that she said she couldn't wait for the school holidays so that she could see Andrea & the kids more! I feel completely at ease leaving Daisy in Andrea's care, in an always warm, welcoming & fun environment. There is always an array of activities & outings during the holidays & Daisy always come home happy, I couldn't ask for more from a child care provider.
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Andrea has looked after my children for 3 days now and they love it . they only go in holiday time but have asked to go all the time already .
I could not have asked for a more prompt, friendly, orginised and suited childminder for my children. We had to find childcare quite quickly and Andrea was great with a fast response. She instantly made us and the children feel comfortable in her home at the interview. She was well orginised with the daily activities and was very much in control of all the other children there, all of which made us feel more comfortable. Great cumminication throughout the day aswell. I am very keen to keep Andrea as our childminder as the kids love her already : ) ..I would recomend her to anyone even after this short period of time . She has helped our family greatly with stability, which is very important to us, I look forward to taking the kids in the 6 Weeks holidays .. Thank you : ) Mrs O'Neil
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Parent
about
Andrea
on 31/05/2013
Response by
Andrea
on 30/07/2013:
aww thank you, they are having a fab time at the moment :-)
I was looking for a childminder to care for my 8 year old daughter and Andrea was inciteful, kind and thoughtful. She made my daughter and myself feel right at home from the onset and I couldnt ask for more. She was understanding of our needs and accomadated them perfectly. Dotty is really looking forward to making some new friends and having cuddles with the bow-wow :) Would recomend Andrea to whoever needs a caring, cinsiderate and proffessional practitioner.
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Kaz
about
Andrea
on 09/05/2013
Response by
Andrea
on 30/07/2013:
Thank you Karen, Dotty is part of the gang already but I think she comes to see Bailey rather than me ;-)
Could not ask for a better childminder! My daughter has been going to Andreas for almost 3years now and I wouldn't have it any other way. She's inventive and my daughter always comes home happy. She goes that extra mile for you. My daughter has experienced all new things and has come along so well. At first I was nervous about leaving my daughter but it didn't take long for me to realise there was no need to be. It's like one big family at Andreas and she really becomes your friend. I would highly recommend her to anyone as I have nothing but positive to say. Thanks Andrea.
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Andrea
on 28/01/2013
Response by
Andrea
on 30/07/2013:
Thank you for such a kind review, Natalie is like part of our family!
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