My daughter has been in Nikki's care since she was 8 months old (now 14 months) and I have nothing but praise, admiration and gratitude for her.
Handing over my little one to return to work was a real wrench at first, but her settle in has been very quick thanks to Nikki that made the process very easy and reassuring.

Nikki's just a wonderful person. She's always positive, happy, smiling, patient and her positive energy is contagious.
She's always been very professional and has always taken the time to listen, understand and help, going above and beyond to meet our family needs.

My daughter has always loved her, from the first morning she attended Nikki's care. She's learnt so much especially considering we're talking just Italian at home. Now my daughter understands clearly English and she's starting talking few English words on top of Italian's ones. Her confidence and independence have developed a lot and Nikki's been a great help with my daughter's stranger anxiety too.

Nikki's house is very clean, safe and organized, with two big gardens set up with lots of toys for the kids. She offers the kids a lot of different activities everyday.
It is in walking distance of Downham Library and some other children centers and parks/woods where they often go.
It’s such a kind, warmth, fun and loving environment but with a mindfulness concerning key elements such as manners, sharing and being kind to others.
Both my daughter and I feel it is a home away from home.

A diary note for each child is written daily to give us a snap shot of the activities they have been up to, what they have eaten, meals and naps time and how many nappies they have gone through (and we get an update when collecting at the end of the day too).

Nikki is very organized and manages a routine with the children according to their age/interests/needs. She also maintains a separate folder with records for each child which includes individual development records, photos, emergency contacts, medical information, etc. She sends me pictures of my daughter once a week too and it's wonderful seeing how happy my daughter is when she is with Nikki and her little friends.

Healthy and freshly varied snacks and lunches are provided thanks to Nikki's husband Anton. He's also helping Nikki with the kids and from the pictures Nikki's sending me I can tell my daughter is really attached to him too.

Nikki's got a dog and a cat: Oscar and Oliver. Kids just love them! I've never seen a such well behaved, obedient and clean dog. My daughter keeps calling him every time we walk down the woods and every time she sees him, she blows him kisses!

Nikki and Anton have given my daughter everything I would look for in a childminder: plenty of opportunities to play with children of varying ages, a lot of different activities like painting, reading books, both girls and boys games and toys, messy activities, trips in the neighborhood,... , routine, and most importantly lots of fun!

Overall, I am more than happy with my daughter being with Nikki and Anton, I would recommend them to anyone.

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