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Funshine
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Staines-upon-Thames

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5 stars

Outstanding Loving Care

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I am a working Mum with twins and I met Tam initially as a nanny, looking after 2 sweet little 1 years old girls during the day. She also had their older siblings after school and in the holidays.

I was extremely anxious about returning to work at the end of my maternity leave; and unfortunately Tam was unavailable as she already worked for a family.  However, Tam was a great support and advised we had several visits to settle both boys and me into their new care.  Our care has always been great and I fully trust my boys with our choice, but I do feel we missed out on that outstanding childcare not being able to employ Tam.  She was very loyal to her family and job, which is a testament to her.  Thankfully she was there as a support which made my transition of going back to work much easier.

What I loved about Tam was how reassuring she was and that she kept her family fully updated as to how the girls were and what they were was doing through the day / week.  As a parent going to work, you really miss out on all the little things and it was so nice to see Tam respected this; documenting the girls activities and sending photos showing how happy they were.  And they were truly happy, all of the time with Tam.

About Tam:
She is friendly, calm and assertive as well as very professional. The countless day trips and fun activities made the girls very happy.
You could see their development due to being in Tam's care and I honestly think they are the little people due to Tam's helping hand in raising them.
She is highly professional with ample experience, strong work ethic and integrity.  I especially like her cordial and caring personality. 
Tam provides a safe and pleasant setting for children, where they do lots of educational and fun activities. She also takes children out to play groups, parks and farms etc. where possible.
All the girls blossomed under Tam's care. Their language, communication, cognitive and social skills are well developed, thanks to Tam's minding and training.
Tam also has a strong belief in learning, helping the little ones all day and focusing some good time to the older ones schooling in the afternoon.

If we extend our family in the future, without question Tam is our childcare choice.  I wish she had been available the first time as I can say wholeheartedly that the love and support, underpinned by structure and development, has been a testament to how well rounded those children have become.

  • 5 stars Overall
  • 5 stars Setting
  • 5 stars Cleanliness
  • 5 stars Food
  • 5 stars Communication