Reviews for Childminder in Lightwater - junes kiddiewinks

Great childcare

When first looking for childcare for my son I was nervous but after meeting June my worries disappeared. She was so welcoming on our first meeting and my son was so relaxed that he was happy to play and be held by June straight away. We feel like a part of the family. He has experienced so much in the few months he has been there and they go to so may different places to keep them occupied (from soft play to parks and so much more). I could not imagine him going to anyone else as he is so happy there and enjoys going every day! Super Childminder ????

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by Parent about junes kiddiewinks on 01/09/2015

A home away from home

My little girl Tatum started with June part time when she was just under 5 months old and now goes 4 full days a week. I was nervous leaving her at such a young age, but as I was starting a new job it was unavoidable. June was so welcoming and informative, and really did make the transition so easy for us! Tatum always seems so happy there and loves playing with everyone and all the different activities! She seems so settled there already, it truly does feel like it's her home away from home for a few hours a day :) June keeps a record of all meals, bottles, changes and naps - which is highly beneficial for us. And she is helping me with the weaning process now. We are moving to Kent in a few months, and i am terribly heart-sore to be loosing such a brilliant childminder!

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by Parent about junes kiddiewinks on 04/09/2014

Great childcare

My 2 boys (9 and 6) have been going to June's for 5 months now and have settled in really well. She drops them off at different schools in the morning and collects after school.. She is very organised and they have never been late or kept waiting. June is also very flexible, collecting the boys later, which has allowed the them to continue with after school clubs.

After school June also makes sure the boys do any school work and hears them read. She then makes sure they are kept occupied - inside and outside.
June offers a very welcoming and caring environment for your children and I would have no hesitation recommending her services.

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by Parent about junes kiddiewinks on 18/01/2013

Kiddiwinks is "fun"

I met June a few weeks ago and my son seem settled and comfortable straight away. I usually take my son to the camps over the school holidays but he doesn't like them, so I thought I'd try June. She has a lovely home and everyone is welcoming. My sons first day usually ends up with him saying I didn't like it but his first day with June he said "it was fun" :) Now that my son is happy I'm happy and have no worries about leaving him with her.

Definitely recommend her and will be using her again.

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by Parent about junes kiddiewinks on 29/02/2012

Welcoming and fun!

When we were looking for a childminder for our son, we really wanted to find someone who would make him feel at home.

The first time we met June and her family, we knew we'd be happy to leave S. with her when I returned to work. Her home is extremely welcoming and child-centric. There are loads of great toys, books and activites to entertain the children.

We are delightthat S. is being exposed to different social environments on a daily basis. June takes the children to play groups, soft play centres, parks, etc. She also makes time for them to do arts and crafts each day - it's great finding the little pictures in S's bag each night.

As a first-time mum leaving a child in someone else's care all day, I've been reassured by June's thorough approach to communication. I often receive pictures of Samuel enjoying himself when I am at work - they are a bright spot in my day - and she always makes time to have a chat at the end of the day so we can discuss S's progress and development.

It feels like we've found a great childminder in June and I'm confident that S is benefitting from every day spent in her care.

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by Charli78 about junes kiddiewinks on 12/02/2012

My son's new favourite word 'June'

My son has been going to June for about 2 months now. I haven't left him with a childminder before as he initially went to a nursery, but having moved areas I couldn't find a nursery which I liked and therefore decided to look into childminders. Our first visit to June's lovely house was heartwarming as June is surrounded by a wonderful family who all welcomed us into their home at which point my son was immediately very comfortable playing with the toys and chatting away. Since then, Hayden has settled in really well to the point of me grabbing him to say goodbye before he runs happily into Junes house to play! He also takes great pleasure in repeating June's name over and over when I ask him where we're going :-). I would highly recommend Junes Kiddiwink's to any parent who is looking for childcare where their child can get a full and active day filled with wonderful care.

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by Parent about junes kiddiewinks on 05/01/2012

Simply the best

My son started at June;s Kiddiwinks from the age of 4 years old. I was returning to work on a full time basis, and my son was starting school. He attended school on a part time basis at first, and June was more than happy to collect him from school for me at lunch time and have him until I finiished work. He settled at once and was more than happy to attend each day. June has the patience of a saint with the children, and would sit with him teaching him lots of development skills. My son had the fantastic outside space of junes well stocked garden, which included sand pits, water pit, trikes, ride ons, soft play area of swings and slides for the little ones along with the facilities for older childrens too. June encouraged my son to do pictures, painting , writing along with arts and crafts and all in the general day to day fun at her house. June has a fantastic rapour with the children and the parents and understands the needs of both children and parents. I cannot recommend her highly enough, she truly is a star in the eyes of any working parent.

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by Parent about junes kiddiewinks on 26/09/2011

June is fantastic!

My son has been going to June's for a few weeks now. He has been going from 8 months old and so it has been very hard to leave him - but June makes it easier and on days when he gets upset she sends me pictures and video clips to reassure me that he is fine as soon as I am gone!!

They seem to have lots of fun and it is an ideal setting for childcare with lots of toys available and plenty of space dedicated to the children.

Thomas always seems happy when we pick him up which is the most important thing! I would highly recommend June to anybody looking for childcare.