tinytots_cb4's Reviews

Allyson & Colin

Tinytots gave me the best of both worlds, the home from home care that I was looking for with all the amenities of a nursery.
When I found Allyson & Colin I had all but given up finding a childminder I liked to care for my two children, I wanted someone caring and dedicated with experience of children with additional needs as I have a son with A.D.H.D.
I was looking for someone who would take the time to work with him and give him the attention he needed.
When I visited the setting I was pleasantly surprised at how calm and relaxed it was with all the children in their care playing happily in the dedicated playroom, they had lots of space to move around and play and it is brightly decorated with a vast range of toys and equipment taking account of the ages of all the children in their care.
Tinytots also has a nice garden with a playhouse and lots of outside equipment for the children to enjoy, which had just been fitted with Astro Turf which made the garden very child friendly and safe.
Both my boys were very happy at Tinytots and never wanted to leave when I came to collect them, they are both at school full time now but still enjoy going to Allyson & Colin in the holidays.
I would highly recommend Tinytots to any parent wanting good quality childcare delivered by a dedicated, caring and very experienced childminder.
D & N Porter

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by miadawn1 about tinytots_cb4 on 13/10/2014

Highly recommended setting

I know Allyson and Colin from when I left my son Alexandre in their care when he was 10-month old.
Finding childcare can really be a daunting task. You don't want to leave your precious one in the hands of someone who won't look properly after him. Nurseries sounded to me too noisy, too many too much at the same time for a baby.
Allyson comes with a lot of experience working with children at school but also as a childminder and in particular special needs children. Alexandre loved going to "Allyson and Colin" house. When I came on my first visit it seemed so nice, quiet with people with time dedicated for the children. They have modified the house to inlude a dedicated suite just for the children that really looke like a classroom. They attitude towards safety is also remarquable. They accomodated my requirements with food (as French we have slightly different habits) but also Alexandre was always well looked after with a very well documented learning journey including photos, stories and even the video of his first steps which was really nice. Alexandre really blossomed in their care. We then moved and sadly the location wasn't practical for us anymore. I never managed to trust another childminder where I am now and my children went to nursery which is different. We are still in contact though and they are always willing to help if I need some care for both my children.

I definitively recommend the setting if you want your little one to be well looked after in a quiet and caring environment with motivated and dedicated carers.

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by Parent about tinytots_cb4 on 25/09/2014

Caring & dedicated childminder

We chose Tiny Tots because it combined the small, homely feel of a childminders with the professionalism of a nursery setting. There is a huge range of toys and learning materials available and everything from healthy meals to fun activities is prepared carefully to cater for each child's needs. Our daughter was not used to being looked after by other people but settled in amazingly quickly thanks to the care and dedication of Allyson and Colin.

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by Parent about tinytots_cb4 on 31/08/2014