SMC_2017's Reviews

Wonderful one-off, emergency care experience

I had to take my daughter to work with me in Bristol at short notice (we live in the North West) and looked for childminder local to the conference I was working at. Marcia agreed despite it being an unusual request - and taking a child on for a single day can be disruptive for the minder and the other children.

My daughter had a great day, and the experience was very easy. Marcia's house is like a little school and the other children were absolutely delightful. Marcia was so warm, welcoming and understanding. My daughter made great friends with a little girl and boy about her age, and had no problem settling in the morning. Communication was very clear and excellent.

I strongly recommend Marcia to people in a similar situation - who might be visiting Bristol for a short course or conference, or who are looking for one-off care. Hotwells is very central and close to the city centre, Clifton and the University. She is highly experienced, and I never doubted that my daughter would have a wonderful time. Thank you Marcia!

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by SMC_2017 about marc muddy puddles on 02/03/2017

Brilliant short-term care for small baby

I was recently looking for a childminder or nanny to take my seven week old baby for two days while I attended a conference during my maternity leave. I was so lucky to find Lorraine - close by in Old Trafford, with years of experience of nannying and childminding, including newborn experience, which was very important for me.

She is clearly an excellent and professional childminder, a loving and resourceful carer of babies, toddlers and small children. Lorraine's home is well-organised, stocked with lots of toys, and she takes the children for daily walks and to many local groups - there are many in Old Trafford.

Because the baby was so young and it was a short-term placement, she kept in touch throughout the day, reassuring me she was in the best of care. I was extremely happy.

Lorraine is based near Seymour Park and in walking distance of Trafford Bar tram stop - she would be a great choice for people working at the University or hospitals, or who live in South Manchester and travel into town. There is good parking on her street for drop-offs. I recommend her warmly!

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by SMC_2017 about Lorraine on 19/06/2018

Response by Lorraine on 06/01/2019:

Thanks for my review, it was a pleasure to provide one off care for kitty x

Excellent care for my young baby

I recently booked a short-term place with Julie - I was visiting Goldsmiths College for a work project during my maternity leave.

We were extremely lucky as she is vastly experienced, a warm and loving carer and usually fully-booked. Her previous experience with babies was particularly important to me. She looked after my baby as if she were her own - she kept in touch with me throughout the day and my baby was very happy with her.

Julie attends many baby groups locally and the children are taken for daily walks in the fresh air. The playroom is delightful - well-organised and stocked with craft, role-playing and construction toys - and her townhouse has an outdoor play area at the back and communal green space at the front.

Moreover, it is only minutes' walk from the DLR, very convenient for Goldsmiths and Canary Wharf. I strongly recommend her to local parents looking for long-term childcare, and also to people like me who need emergency care on occasion.

I would have no hesitation in leaving my baby with her again if I were in London for other meetings and am sorry that we live in another city!

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by SMC_2017 about Julee on 20/06/2018