Ioana

Very great full with her services

Ioana was my son's childminder for couple of months. He was very happy in her company, being creative with him and good standards in all matters. I had to move from my address and with regret I had to terminate our collaboration.
I definitely recommend her to anyone.
Thanks Ioana

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by Flor on 20/03/2022

Wonderful caring and engaging childminder

We have used Ioana for over 3 1/2 years, for our sons (now 4 1/2 and 2 1/2). We have been so fortunate to find Ioana. She is brilliant. She has just the right personality for being a childminder. So kind, caring, patient and enthusiastic. I just feel so lucky to have found her! Our boys are very fond of her.

She provides a range of wonderful activities for them (messy play, outdoor play, reading, music, dancing, role playing, creating structures, baking... the list goes on) and plenty of cuddles. She always greets them so kindly and enthusiastically, and tells us about their day when we come to collect them. She really cares about making sure the children are happy as well as encouraging their development in a range of ways. She has helped them learn so much, and I have learned lots of ideas from her too including at the wonderful parents evenings she holds. At these we discuss what our sons have been doing, what new things we can all help them with (such as drinking from an open cup or getting themselves dressed) and are also shown the lovely books she puts together for us of the boys growing up with photos and descriptions of activities each of the boys have been doing. She was brilliant when we were potty training, working alongside us so supportively.

We are about to leave London and we will all really miss Ioana.

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by Sarah on 16/06/2020

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Our son has been with Ioana and the team for 3 months and we have been really pleased.

Ioana, Slavka Frain (also a childminder) and the other staff are so caring to the children (and also to me when I was so nervous and emotional about leaving my child!). The place is so friendly and loving, with the children cared for tenderly and getting lots of engagement from Ioana and her assistants. If any child gets upset they are reassured with cuddles. For me, this is really important.

Our son has settled really well, and bonded with Ioana and her assistants. The children do lots of activities together - arts, songs, music, games, stories and outside play in the garden (where there is a slide amongst other fun toys). It's lovely that the children are of different ages - it makes for a natural community. The children eat together and are taught to wash hands.

The setting itself is lovely. It occupies the ground floor of a house, with several rooms for different activities plus the garden outside. Ioana works with Slavka Frain. They make a great team together with the assistants. It is like a mini-nursery, with the advantages of a nursery (lots of activities and other children to play with / learn from / teach) at the same time as maintaining an intimate and homely environment.

Whoever welcomes us in the morning always asks in the morning for how our son is doing to check if there is anything they need to know about. Ioana gives us a quick verbal update each evening (especially if there is anything that we need to know e.g. if he hasn't been so good at eating that day) with a summary sheet of naps, nappy changes and eating and drinking. She also puts on parents' evenings every 6 months when there is time for a longer discussion and seeing the book she puts together of pictures and commentary on your child's time there. We enjoyed seeing our son's book for the first time recently!

I'm so pleased we found this wonderful place. We're very happy with Ioana, Slavka and the team! - and so is our son!

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by Sarah on 03/02/2017

Fantastic

For the past few months now my daughter has thoroughly enjoyed being with Ioana and has taken on a great relationship. I can not fault her in any way. Ioana is kind, caring and enjoys what she does as well as giving me advice, which I'm truly grateful for. Contact Ioana you will not be disappointed.

Thank you Ioana.

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by Cup Cake on 03/02/2017

Truely empathetic and professional.

I have known Iona for many months now and wouldn't hesitate to recommend her my friends. My son has built a strong and caring bond with her and my partner and I feel secure that he is getting the best care. Taking care of little children is not always smooth but Iona tells it as it is. By being completely transparent with us, my partner and I have developed great trust.

In writing and reading reviews I always mistrust the ones which just have glowing reports but seriously Iona is as conscientious and caring as they come. If your a nervous new parent, anxious about leaving your child, do yourself a favour and go with Iona.

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by Willlaw on 28/07/2016

Great childminder

Our daughter has been in Ioana's care for about five months and so far we are very happy! She's been learning a lot and seems generally very excited every morning when we arrive to Ioana's setting.

From our experience Ioana is very friendly, professional, considerate and caring. She always finds time to discuss with us our daughter's day and development. She is flexible and enthusiastic.

We would definitely recommend Ioana to anyone looking for a truly caring and responsible childminder.

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by Marina on 07/07/2016

excellent childminder

Our son (now 20m) has been under the care of Ioana for about 6 months. We have had an extremely positive experience over this time.

Ioana takes the time to ensure excellent and open communication with us. She takes a few moments during pick-up and drop-off for a quick check-in about the day and asks if there is anything she needs to know about our son. She is always quick to respond to any text messages we might send during the day. In addition, Ioana has initiated daily reports which document how much our son has slept, ate and soiled his nappy. This has really helped us to understand his day and to manage our expectations and his needs after he gets home. Ioana also writes weekly updates in our son’s communication book letting us know he is progress and interesting and fun things they do together. This has really helped us continue some of the learning at home.

We are extremely happy that our son enjoys a structured and engaging environment throughout the day, where he is exposed to positive stimulation such as singing, learning and outside play; but, when we first were looking for a childminder, it was of chief importance for us to find a place where the childminder would care about him, comfort him when he is upset, and just generally enjoy being around him. We feel extremely lucky to have found that with Ioana

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by Parent on 01/07/2016