Junes Kiddiewinks

The Only Childminders You Need

Where to begin with June and Sue who became like a family member to our son and not just his childminders.

We began our journey in lockdown 2020 with searching the local childcare options for our then 6month old and I knew the moment I sat with June and had seen the setting that this was the place for us.
Fast forward 4 Years and our son now leaving for primary school had the best experience with June and Sue and he was very sad to leave them behind to start his new adventure.

The organisation and how the setting is ran is superb, we are sent every week the following weeks itinerary and everything the children will be doing which includes literacy, maths and fine motor skills. Photos are sent pretty much all throughout the day showing how the children are doing.
With all the fun carefully thought out activities, music class, inside playing area, story times. the garden area, mud kitchen, visits from Santa and the easter bunny your child will be loving life here.

From the beginning I found working off the same hymen sheet in terms of parenting at home and daily attendance with June really helped with my son's development in his first years of his journey in life. From potty training, getting his self dressed on own, one on one time with his early years learning and in general just all round becoming the confident, independent little man he is today just couldn't be done without her support and patience.
I can guarantee every little one who leaves June Kiddiewinks and heads up into the next stage of school will be so advanced for their age group.

We are going to miss June and Sue so much and I cannot, cannot thank them enough for the most important start to life for our son. So please look no further for your childcare as everything you need is here.

Miss you already
xx

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by Jade on 26/07/2024

June's Kiddiewinks - A Golden Egg!

Typical first-time parents, we wanted the best of the best - of course! ;-) - for our precious boy and from the Ofsted reviews, June’s Kiddiewinks seemed to be the ‘golden egg’ in our area. We still went ahead and met with a number of childminders, but it became very apparent that June was miles ahead, so having a space offered to us made our hearts very happy! June provided us with an EXTREMELY thorough info pack which left us feeling well-informed and reassured that our precious boy was going to be in the hands of a true professional.

June facilitated a smooth settling in process and since starting, our son’s development has been noticeable, which, no doubt, is a result of all the wonderful shared activities and mealtimes the children get to partake in. There hasn’t been a day where we have had to worry about the care that our son is in with the added bonus of a consistent routine, well-balanced meals and the treat of a well-equipped play area! June’s constant communication, honesty and fairness, has eased our days when we miss him so much, but also tackle some of the ‘trying’ developmental moments. A real help to be able to lean on someone so knowledgeable when friends and family are far away!

We feel June and Sue have welcomed our little boy and in their care, have nurtured him with the perfect balance of being motherly and professional. Thank you both so much!

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by Penny on 18/03/2024

Simply the best Childcare

June took great care of both my children until they started Infant School.

I recommend her above any Nursery.
I felt we received the personal touch, and my children were loved and well cared for.

Both my Children thrived in Junes care and were well prepared for School.
They were independent with taking themselves to the toilet, which June and her team worked tirelessly to achieve and praised with a reward system.
Both could write their names, recognise shapes, colours numbers etc.

Prior to starting with June my children went to a Nursery.
I felt in Nursery that my children were treated more like a number and did not receive the one to one care that June and her team always provided.

I was always updated daily on what my children were doing throughout the day, with photos etc, and she always kept us informed of her weekly educational activities.

Personally I could not recommend June highly enough, and thank her and her team for everything.

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by Mrs S25 on 26/07/2023

Couldn't be more amazed!

I cannot give June enough praise.

She is brilliant with the children and my son have flourished with her guidance. June is well organised, with messages sent out for the following weeks activities and theme - which are so creative and very sweet. She is not only organised and caring, but she is very knowledgable about their development too and helped my son with the way he was using a spoon, which improved over night.

My son has loved going to 'June's house' and comes home chattering away about what he did with his friends that day.

I am devastated to be leaving June, and would recommend her a thousand times over to anyone. Ten stars if I could ;)

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by Jessica on 21/07/2023

Our personal experience with a young baby

We only had a couple of months experience with June. We appreciate others experiences will be very different to ours but unfortunately we found June not empathetic in a situation where our daughter took slightly longer to settle in a new environment than others might have done, leading to her severing the contract after an extended settling in period.

When Pearl experienced nappy rash due to a long period of diahorrea and sickness which like many children she experienced when she first started childcare, she immediately suggested it was because we were knowingly leaving her in a dirty nappy. Pearl unfortunately just a tendency to feel comfortable to go in the car en route most mornings!

We found her tone accusatory on several occasions and she consistently made us feel uncomfortable and like we weren't good parents when we and everyone that knows us knows this couldn't be further from the truth. She also made us feel that Pearl wasn't good or well behaved enough (as a very normal 10 month old baby) to be in her care.

Until June let us know she didn't feel it was right Pearl continued with her, the prior few weeks messages had implied Pearl was getting on well and eating and sleeping well, so it came as quite a surprise.

We hope others have a better experience but we feel it is only fair to share our own.

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by Steve on 06/01/2023

Response by junes kiddiewinks on 06/01/2023:

I’m so sorry that you feel this way and feel the need to write a review in this way, but not every child is the same and not every child settles. It is very unfortunate that your little one didn’t settle in my setting.
I will be upfront and honest with parents, including safeguarding concerns.

Brilliant childminder

I met June during the first lockdown, I was worried sick about returning to work during a pandemic and leaving my baby somewhere safe. June immediately put me at ease with the strict safety measures and protocols she has in place. In our first meeting, she asked lots of questions about my daughter and her routine, keen to get to know her and help with a seamless transition.

My daughter had never been away from me and so it was a big concern. However, after her first week my daughter happily walked to June and waved me goodbye! I am regularly sent photo and text updates about my daughter’s day. She takes part in a range of crafts and activities to support her development and enjoys the fantastic outdoor space June’s setting provides.

Healthy and varied meals are provided, with dietary needs easily catered for.

I cannot fault the care provided for my daughter and the excellent communication June provides. I highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for a caring, inclusive and enriching setting for their child.

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by Sam on 09/03/2021

Amazing Childcare

I found June from the amazing offsted reviews and I had left everything very short notice. As soon as I had my welcome meeting I knew I had made the right decision.
My son runs to the door every visit and can't wait to get in and begin playing and learning.
Considering he started with June at just 7months old and only just weaning, he eats anything and everything with the variety of meals offered. His progress as far as walking, chatting, interaction he is so advanced which is all down to the skills he is learning everyday.
Everyday I have pictures, updates of his day and from the first day felt as ease.

With this pandemic happening at the moment June goes above and beyond to make sure the areas are cleaned to the highest standard and we as parents are making sure our children are symptom free everyday to avoid any one becoming poorly.

Overall amazing place to send my son and would recommend them over and over.

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by Jade on 09/03/2021

June’s Kiddiewinks: simply fantastic!

My husband and I fell in love with her venue especially the outdoor area! We knew we wanted our daughter to attend June’s.

Our daughters development has drastically improved the last few months and I have no doubt June and her team have a big role to play in that.
June’s protocols and attention to detail meant we had no worries sending our daughter to her, even during the pandemic.

Simply cannot recommend June enough.

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by Judi on 22/02/2021

Highly recommended

Our daughter started going to June’s Kiddiewinks at 11 months, slightly later than planned due to the first coronavirus lockdown. We were very nervous as she hadn’t been away from us or around other people throughout that lockdown, so we were expecting it to be a bit of a shock. The transition was seamless and at nearly 20 months she loves her time at June’s.

We love that we get updates and photos throughout the day, and the children do all sorts of different fun and creative activities. June’s outside space is fantastic too and they get lots of fresh air even though trips out are obviously not happening at the moment.

All in all, a highly recommended and reliable childminder.

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by Rachel on 15/02/2021

Wonderful Childminder

When looking for a childminder, I was looking for someone that made me feel comfortable when looking after my daughter. She has been going to June’s for last 8 months and I couldn’t fault her. My daughter has come on leaps and bounds, with her eating and her development. She makes me feel comfortable with communication and pictures throughout the day, knowing that she is a safe place.



Elizabeth

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by Delia on 14/02/2021