Atefeh

A positive experience into the childcare setting

Atefeh and her team have provided a caring, nurturing environment for our son. He loved his days there. The activities were fun, stimulating and educational. We would also look forward to seeing what we would bring home that day and have a collection of homemade crafts around our home.

The team take the children out most days which is a great opportunity for everyone to explore the local area, this was something we particularly liked about Atefeh’s setting.

The food was beautifully cooked, all nutritious, lots of new and exciting flavours for our son to try. He is not a fussy eater and think exposure to a wide range of food has opened him up to a world of fun food.

Atefeh was always available to discuss any queries, and she was especially supportive and helpful advising us on sleep, our son now sleeps in his own room, throughout the night.

The whole team have been exceptional, we have had such a positive experience into the childcare setting which was new for us as a family and are grateful to all that have supported us with the journey.

So much love and positivity comes from the team, which created a warm, home from home environment for our son to settle into.

Thank you so much to the whole team, sadly we have now moved our son to a closer setting to us, however we will always remember all the love and affection we were showed.

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by RakAd on 06/06/2025

An extension of our family

Ate and her team have been an integral part of our family for the last 5 years - my son joined the setting when he was one alongside his cousins and thrived until he went to school. The nurturing care and experiences Ate and her team do for all the children is exceptional. Food is all beautifully homemade and they challenge tastebuds so my son never became a fussy eater. Ate and her team go above and beyond all the time. We are planning on sending our daughter later on in the year so that she too gets the same exceptional care that they so lovingly gave my son.

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by Danielle on 12/02/2025

Exceptional care for our children

Our first child started with Atefeh (Ate) in 2020 and our son join in 2022. We were very apprehensive in trusting someone with our first child, but Ate and the team have been completely exceptional. They just love the children and provide such wonderful care - a real home from home environment. We very sadly had to move our son out when my daughter went to school as we don't live near Ate and could not manage the travel, and honestly, you can see the difference in the amazing service she provides compared to a big nursery. Ate provides much more maternal care and really invests in specific activities that help develop the children's learning. She was always available to help advise me on any issues I had, like potty training, or a colic baby. Oh and the food! Gosh, my children developed a wonderful palate being exposed to a really good range of food including Iranian cuisine. We now consider Ate and the team family and despite not attending anymore, we visit with our children as they absolutely love her. We have recommended Ate to our friends and family, and now multiple friends and my sister have children who now attend the setting. I whole heartedly recommend Ate to anyone who wants their child to experience a very caring, very safe, happy environment.

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by Sophie on 06/02/2025

Excellent childcare in Twickenham

I have used Atefeh’s service for many years.
Her team and she are dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment for the children.
The children engage in various activities such as creative arts and crafts, outdoor play and trips to different places both locally and in London.
My child is always excited to share her daily experience with us at the end of the day.
Communication with Atefeh has been exceptional.
She is always responsive to my messages and very good in keeping parents informed about the children’s progress on a regular basis.
I highly recommend her service.

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by Shima on 29/04/2024

Wonderful setting with happy kids

Both our kids attended this setting with Atefeh and her lovely team from 1 year old until they went to pre school full time. We were so happy with the care, attention , learning , fun and love they received during their time here and they both still talk about all the happy and fun times they had and how they miss Ate and the team! It’s a great size setting with enough kids to be social and exposure to different ages but still very individualised care. The trips they go on in the local area are incredible and the home cooked food made all the parents salivate - we always hoped for take out on collection!! As we don’t have local family I couldn’t have asked to leave my kids with anyone better and we will keep in touch with the team despite having moved out of the area now. Thanks for giving the kids a supportive and great start in life!

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by Claire on 04/10/2023

Fantastic childminder! Like family. ❤️

I was incredibly fortunate to meet Atefeh and her lovely team (all of whom are WONDERFUL too!) over 5 years ago when I had my first daughter and needed to return to work. Since then she has taken care of both my daughters, one of whom found it particularly hard to be separated from me, and Atefeh couldn’t have been more kind and encouraging, going above and beyond to help make her feel safe and happy - which she very soon was!! The size of her setting is perfect - enough children for them all to meet lots of others and form new friendships, but also small enough to ensure more individualised care - they really do care deeply about each and every child in their care and offer them so much fun, support, encouragement and love. Atefeh herself has extensive knowledge and experience caring for children and they regularly take them out on day trips and exciting adventures. She and her team have become like family and I recommend her without hesitation!

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by Lucy on 16/07/2023

Blessed to have found Atefeh & team!

I found Atefeh and her wonderful setting and team nearly 5 years when I was looking to return to work. My son was 11 months so I wanted to find a smaller setting than a nursery, but more than 1:1 care, so my son could interact with other children - Ate’s was the sweet spot between both. When I had my daughter 2 years later, it was without hesitation that I sent her as well for 3 full days as well. Daily activities, delicious home cooked food, regular trips out and great guidance, care, attention and love from all the team! My children, as well as I, were very sad we have to say goodbye when they joined school last year. I couldn’t recommend Atefeh and her setting enough, I still feel very fortunate that my children, and I, had the support and growth while being there!

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by Laura D on 08/02/2023

A wonderfully warm and loving setting

We have been with Ati for 7 years and she has cared for all three of our children. Like all new parents I was nervous finding that setting for our first born child but as soon as I met Ati and Hassan I immediately felt at ease. Her warmth and love for the children is instantly obvious. Her and her team are the warmest, kindest people you could hope to look after your child. But beyond that, she is incredibly professional, supporting the children in their development and helping them prepare for school. They take them out for outings to exciting, interesting places as well as constantly coming up with new crafts and activities to help them learn and have fun. And the food is incredible!
We feel so incredibly lucky to have found Ati. She and her team are rare breed.

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by TW7mum on 14/10/2022

Best childminder ⭐️❤️

Ate and her team are simply amazing. Our son was in such great hands. He loved her setting and all the fun amazing activities they would do. Ate and her team really go to great lengths to help with settling in, potty training, food etc everything. They are just incredible and we will be missing them greatly. Our son has settled in so well and made some incredible friends. Beautiful memories ❤️

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by Fr_Z on 27/09/2022

Fantastic Childminding setting-The Best!

Words cannot describe how fantastic Atefeh and her team at Waterlily childminders are. The setting is a home away from home. Having a lockdown baby, we worried needlessly about our 1 year old daughter and how she would settle but we really need not have. The love and support she was shown by Atefeh and everyone in the setting was second to none. Atefeh was always there to help with any problem or concern we may have had and even potty trained our daughter when the time was right! The outings, activities, educational tasks, the food, the premises and the daily group feedback you get are all fantastic. Atefeh really made us all feel like we were part of one big family. I highly recommend Atefeh and Waterlily childminders. They are simply the best!

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by AutoFill on 26/09/2022