Nicola's 5 Star Reviews

Wonderful childminder

To whom it may concern,

We had enrolled our 1y old child at a nursery near our home in Putney (5 minute walk). However during the induction we were not comfortable. Following this, we were recommended Nicola as a childminder who lives in Mortlake (20 minute drive), and during our first visit to see her, were completely comfortable to leave our child with her and happy to do the drive each way.

She has approached looking after our child with kindness and the utmost care. Her home is extremely welcoming, and we always notice the happiness of all the children there. It really is a home away from home for our little one who has been there for 18 months now. Her setting is a family setting, and the kids feel a sense of community with her. Moreover, we are always impressed by the activities she takes the children on, from visits to the Wetlands centre to Kew gardens and Richmond park. We have really felt that the environment is that of learning and development which has a very real feel to it. We cannot recommend her enough, and are extremely grateful to her for the time and energy she has spent with our little one.

Nadia & Rahim

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by Nadia on 17/03/2024

Fantastic Childminder

My daughter Amelia has been with Nicola for 9 months now, and the care that she has received has been exceptional. Nicola provides a warm, nurturing environment that was exactly the “home away from home” that I was looking for, and she has gone above and beyond to ensure that Amelia feels secure and confident in her setting.

Amelia has developed a wonderful bond with Nicola over the time that she has been caring for her, and has made fantastic progress across the board in terms of her language, social skills and general confidence, as well as successfully potty training. Nicola is highly flexible and sensitive to the needs of children as individuals, and she is always calm, relaxed, confident and empathetic with the children.

I’m constantly impressed by the full and creative program that Nicola organises for the children, and it feels like Amelia’s always off on a new adventure with her. Nicola puts a lot of care into planning well thought out activities to keep the children engaged, which range from art time at home to trips out to the farm or baby yoga classes. One of the things I particularly appreciate about Nicola’s setting is that she goes out of her way to celebrate special occasions with the children (e.g. Christmas & birthdays) – Amelia’s never more excited than when we see balloons outside Nicola’s door, because she knows it means a party!

Nicola’s communication is fantastic, and she always keeps me fully up to speed with how Amelia is getting on. She’s very accommodating, and has often gone out of the way to help me out when I faced any scheduling challenges with work or anything else. I also really appreciate the ongoing support she’s provided to me as I haven’t been living in the area long, and Nicola has been a fantastic source of advice and support, which has helped me to get more involved in the local community, make friends and build a local support network.

I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Nicola. I feel incredibly lucky to have found her, as she is by a mile the best experience I have ever had with childcare – it’s rare that you can find someone who you have total trust and confidence in, but I have that and more in Nicola.

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by Olivia on 12/03/2024

Nicola is an absolute gem

We are so grateful to have found Nicola to look after our daughter, Zoe. From our first meeting, we knew that Nicola’s care and home were the best place for our daughter.

Her house is inviting, immaculate, and feels like a cosy home environment, which we felt was the perfect transition from care in her own home. Zoe settled into Nicola’s care so quickly it was unbelievable. Many of the babies from my NCT group struggled settling in, however, Nicola made it so quick and easy, coaching us along the way. When I drop Zoe off, she waves and says goodbye even before I am ready to leave. She loves being with Nicola and the other children in her care.

Nicola is warm, kind, organised, and a natural caregiver. I have seen Zoe develop rapidly, both socially and emotionally, and she is hitting key milestones thanks to Nicola’s attention, efforts, and care. Although she is developing fast, I never feel like I have missed anything because I receive daily updates and pictures on food, sleep, developments, and experiences.

Nicola always has a daily activity planned, which Zoe loves. Whether it’s baby yoga, dancing, going to the Wetland Centre, or visiting the library, Zoe is always smiling. There is a perfect variety of activities that I believe has helped Zoe become super confident in the world.

Nicola's organisation is remarkable, effortlessly planning every element of the day, from a variety of home-cooked meals to engaging activities. Everything is executed with such precision and ease, ensuring a well-rounded and nurturing environment for Zoe.

You can tell that Nicola sees all the children she looks after as family, throwing birthday parties and remembering little details. I genuinely believe she loves our little girl, and her son Jude is the most wonderful little boy with whom Zoe has bonded with so strongly.

Nicola goes above and beyond to help make sure we are supported. If there is anything she can do to make our lives easier with the juggle of everything going on, she will make it happen. We are so very grateful for this support.

I cannot recommend Nicola more highly; we are so lucky to have her expertise and care in our lives. If you’re lucky enough to find a spot with her, you wont regret taking it.

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by Lindsey on 28/02/2024