Samia's Reviews
Childminder
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(4.97 from 33 reviews)
It’s wonderful to find someone who really loves looking after kids. She always shows the children how pleased she is to see them in the morning, even at the end of the day she’s still got a smile on her face. The kids see her as a kind auntie and they feel very safe and happy with her. She cooks wonderful food and takes them out every day. A rare find!
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So so so happy to have found Samia and that she managed to fit my daughter into her care. From the initial meeting with Samia my daughter settled happily, no tears. When I pick up my daughter at the end of the day all I hear that evening and the next day is It like Samia’ and then all her friends in Samia’s care.
Samia also gives really good advice and never in a patronising way, which is great for a first time mum like myself.
Samia takes the kids on outings and to playgroup as well as the park, it seems everyone has a great time. Also my daughter eats so well in Samia’s care, good homemade food!
I am truly thankful to have Samia, a real life Mary Poppins!
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Choosing childcare was quite possibly one of the scariest decisions my husband and I have ever made. We spent many months attending nursery open days, visiting potential childminders and interviewing nannies. We had almost lost hope when we stumbled upon Samia and we knew at our first meeting that she was ‘the one’ for us. She put our minds at ease instantly and our little boy was immediately comfortable in her presence.
Samia is such a joyful spirit. She is a ball of energy and takes her littles ones out every day. Unlike many Londoners she is un-phased by the weather and never lets it quash her sense of fun and adventure. I can’t count the times I have watched the rain drizzle from my office window and looked down at my phone to see an image of my little boy playing happily in a playgroup or at a museum. It always brightens my day.
Samia is also a phenomenal cook and (like me) she is very passionate about healthy eating. She cooks beautiful healthy meals using some of the vegetables from her allotment. My little boy is thriving under her care.
I can’t recommend Samia enough. We are so blessed to have her in our lives.
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Samia looks after our daughter two days a week, and has done for over six months now. We had to delay our start date and Samia was really flexible with us and understanding of our circumstances. Samia is always willing to take feedback on board and we are so pleased with the progress that our daughter has made under Samia's care. Samia provides a nurturing environment and promotes healthy, confident eating. Our daughter has fun with the other children and she is kept very busy with the different activities that Samia offers. We are really pleased we found Samia.
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Our 4 year old daughter settled very well with Samia who made her feel welcome. She never complains about going there and really enjoys it. We feel overall that it has been a positive experience for her and has contributed to her growing up, being more mature and confident.
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Samia has been looking after our son since he turned one. We were nervous about leaving him after my maternity leave finished, but Samia was a huge support for us all helping him settle in. He has settled in brilliantly and is very happy. Samia is warm, friendly and comforting. We love that she takes the children to different places, playgroups, song sessions, playgrounds and farms. She listens to his interests and encourages him. She has helped with his development including learning to walk and talking which he does nonstop. Samia's is a home from home.
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Samia has been an absolute godsend for us and she has been an incredible carer for our 2 year old daughter and we only have positive things to say about her.
Helena was initially in a nursery, but we have found our experience with Samia overwhelmingly much more positive than with nursery. Samia really provides a home from home for the children and it is immediately obvious how much she adores the children and how much they adore her. She provides an incredibly happy and loving environment. One of the things that first attracted us to Samia (in addition to all the positive reviews) was her experience and this really shows and she has given us lots of wise advice. Helena immediately liked Samia and was never upset when being dropped off, which was very different to nursery. Her cooking is phenomenal and we could tell straight away that Helena was eating much better - the only problem is I think she prefers Samia's cooking to mine! Samia is always taking the children off for exciting outings, both to local playgroups and parks, and further afield to farms and museums. She is incredibly efficient, very flexible and accommodating and communicates very well, including sending lovely photos of the children happily doing things. She works incredibly hard, but never seems tired and is always enthusiastic and excited to see the children. She is also very reliable and we have never known her to be off sick.
We are incredibly pleased to have found Samia, and our only regret is that we didn't find her sooner.
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Samia has looked after my son who has started school now regularly for a few years , she is very flexible, accommodating to your and your child's needs and is very hard working. She makes lovely meals and ensures all the children she is looking after are safe and happy. Lovely person, so efficient and the children love her.
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From the very first time I met Samia I knew that my children would be happy with her. She has an overwhelming sense of family, warmth, love and happiness. My daughter was only aged 9 months and started with her for 3 full days a week. At the introductory meeting she hugged and cuddled Samia immediately. It was an instant comfort for all of us. Samia is also collecting my eldest daughter Aged 5 from school 3 days a week as well. She is extremely active with all the kids, taking them on interesting outings. My kids LOVE her home, healthy cooking and I love to hear everyday about what they have eaten. One thing I love about Samia is that I feel I can be very honest and open with her about any concerns I may have - which is so refreshing. She keeps me up to date as and when required and I can work very happily knowing both my kids and happy, safe and loved so much.
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Samia is impeccably polite and considerate, very easy to communicate with (she checks her email and text regularly on her phone) and she has a real calming influence on children. Samia looked after my 5 year old boy 2-3 afternoons a week after Nursery finished at 12pm and in holidays, so that I could work. She would regularly visit the parks and libraries in the area and always made sure there was plenty to do and plenty of healthy snacks. I can definitely recommend Samia as both a babysitter and Childminder.
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