Loretta Young

Simply the best!

Loretta has been in our lives for two years now and I could not have asked for a safer, more stable or more dependable pair of hands to look after my little girl. My daughter was a Covid baby and was initially so scared of everything from cats to hand dryers. Now two years later I cannot even believe it’s the same little girl. She is so confident and sure of herself but also so polite and considerate of others and I attribute this to the time she’s spent with Loretta. Throughout the two years I’ve been able to have very open and honest conversations with Loretta and she was very clear when my daughter was doing well or where we needed to collectively pull in the same direction e.g. with forgetting manners etc. Loretta is firm but fair and incredibly passionate about her work. I pulled my daughter out of nursery two years ago because I just couldn’t understand what they spent the day doing and this is the best decision I made for her. The real life activities that they get up to have been so pivotal to her development. Even with all the activities they do my daughter is still very switched on with her letters, numbers and reading. I don’t know how they find the time in one day. Today was my daughters first day of school and I’m so happy for this new chapter she is in but I’m really going to miss hearing about all their daily adventures as well as seeing all the photos on the app. I’m quite emotional actually writing this because I know I gave my daughter the best start in life by putting her in Loretta’s hands. Loretta, from the bottom of my heart: thank you.

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by Rutendo on 09/09/2024

She is awesome!

We met Loretta in March 2023 while searching for a childminder for our daughter, Agnes, who was two years and nine months old at the time. Looking back, choosing Loretta was the best decision we could have made for our daughter. Prior to this, Agnes had been cared for by her grandmothers while I worked, making Loretta the first person outside of our family to look after her. Since we speak only Romanian at home and the grandmothers do not speak English, I was concerned that Agnes, born during the pandemic, might struggle to settle in or learn English. However, I was amazed at the progress she made after just two weeks with Loretta—it's all thanks to her! I often say Loretta was sent by God to help us raise and educate Agnes.
At first, I had many fears. Agnes didn’t know any English, was scared of hand dryers, and always wanted to be with me. Now, she speaks so much English, is confident, and enjoys playing and socializing with other children. It truly was the best decision we ever made.
Loretta's approach of having only three or four children creates a unique, nurturing environment where children can grow and develop. This homely atmosphere made it easy for Agnes to settle in quickly. Loretta offers a wide variety of activities—every day, they go to groups, parks, theatre shows, farms, circuses, museums, cinemas, soft play areas, splash parks, upside down house and more. She even planted her first tree with Loretta. Thanks to her, Agnes has experienced many places I would never have had the time or even known about. Everywhere we go, Agnes excitedly tells me, 'Oh, I was here with Loretta!'
Under Loretta's care, Agnes has made incredible progress. She has learned to speak fluent English, which is not spoken at home, and has developed her skills in arts and crafts, letters, numbers, and nursery rhymes. She has also learned important social skills and respect for others, helping her flourish in the company of other children. This is a true testament to Loretta's dedication and effort in helping us raise Agnes.
We are immensely proud of our daughter and forever grateful to Loretta for her impact on our lives. It is clear that for Loretta, childcare is not just a job but a way of life, and each child she cares for becomes a part of that life. Loretta also kept us updated with photos of Agnes, which brought joy to our daily routine.
Loretta is also a valued member of the local community, well-known in her neighbourhood and actively engaged in the community. Her kindness and involvement make a real difference.
Words cannot fully express our gratitude towards Loretta. Thank you for all your support, for being part of our lives, and for everything you have done for our daughter.

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by Maria on 30/08/2024

Response by Loretta Young on 30/08/2024:

Thankyou so much indeed for your very lovely words. It has been an absolute pleasure to care, nurture and teach Agnes. I wish her the very best for starting school and I know she’ll absolutely smash it!

wonderful childcare experience

Our grandson spends 3 days per week with Loretta and I feel so lucky that he is able to experience the care and love she gives him. I know from his comments that he loves being with Loretta and has such special times with her… on a train, ringing bells, playing in tents, relaxation and exercise… so many lovely activities that he enjoys. As a grandmother I feel very happy and reassured that my beautiful grandson is privileged to experience the care and love that Loretta provides… thank you Loretta 😊

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by Finlay on 13/04/2024

Response by Loretta Young on 14/04/2024:

Thankyou so much for your lovely words. He fits in a treat and is always so happy and willing to try everything! What’s more he’s a total pleasure to care for.

Great childminder - children learn lots

Reuben had a lovely experience with Loretta. His speech and confidence came on so much in the time her was there. The children get to go out lots and experience different things. They do P.E on a Friday which is lovely. Reuben has come in so much. We were sad to leave but unfortunately Loretta is taking on fewer children over all. I would recommend her as Reuben has really developed hugely in confidence since being there.

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by Jade on 19/02/2024

Response by Loretta Young on 20/02/2024:

Thankyou so much for your lovely words. We’re really going to miss him!

Brilliant

My daughter was with Loretta for a year and she absolutely loved going there. The children are always out and about doing a wide variety of activities. Loretta is great with teaching the kids good manners and being kind to everyone, for example, giving the refuse collectors bottles of water. We were always informed of any issues with our daughter and her day was always documented with loads of photos. I would highly recommend Loretta.

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by Phil on 30/09/2023

Response by Loretta Young on 01/10/2023:

Thankyou so much! We really miss girly and the children often talk her. I hope she’s settled brilliantly at big school.

Amazing

Loretta is the first childminder that I take my little girl to. After only 3 weeks since Agnes goes there she has learned so many things and she has so much fun. Everyday they do new activities. I highly recommend Loretta to all the parents that need childcare. For me as a new mum she has given great support. I truly believe that God sent her in our lives, that much gratitude we have towards her.

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by Maria on 23/03/2023

Response by Loretta Young on 23/03/2023:

Thankyou so much for your lovely words. It’s lovely to see Agnes becoming more confident every day. It’s lovely to see such willingness to join in and learn with us.

JUST AMAZING!!!

Loretta is a wonderful childminder who cares for my two year old daughter. Her week is filled with lots of variety of activities to develop her and she is having so much fun! In just a month, we have noticed her speech developing really well, she now has new friends she loves spending time with and she can’t stop talking to us about Loretta and the girls! My daughter loves animals and Loretta has some lovely pets that M looks forward to seeing. Loretta has taken her out on some amazing trips out and about and she is having the time of her life! Just look at all the pics Loretta uploads weekly, it’s amazing. We cannot thank Loretta enough for her care, kindness and all the things she does for our little one. We definitely recommend her to anyone, you would be lucky to have her as your child’s childminder!

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by ACollis on 27/02/2023

Response by Loretta Young on 27/02/2023:

Thankyou so much for your lovely words-they’re very much appreciated.

A+++

Massive shout out to you Loretta for all the incredible work that you do. My daughter has been with Loretta for about 3 months now and made so much more progress than she ever did in 2 years at nursery. Being a pandemic baby she was scared of everything - animals, new people, new things etc but with all the adventures she gets up to with Loretta she is now so confident and brave. I am really enjoying the great working relationship we have built with Loretta as we work together in the best interest of my daughter. My favourite part of the day is seeing all the photos of everything they get up to during the day and seeing my daughter so happy but also seeing the great balance of play and education that they get up to. I would have no reservations recommending Loretta to any parent as it’s turned out to be the best decision i made for my child

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by Rutendo on 15/12/2022

Response by Loretta Young on 16/12/2022:

Thankyou so much for your beautiful words! Little Miss has definitely come on in absolute leaps and bounds since joining us and this has to be the most outstanding improvement I’ve experienced in 30 years with a new child! I also smile from ear to ear when you tell me this (at least twice a week haha) as it reconfirms to me what a wonderful difference I can make to children’s lives and how this is truly appreciated! Thankyou 😄

Excellent childminder!

A bid "Thank you" to Loretta for helping me out and more importantly, helping my son. Loretta's details were passed on to me by someone... I called and she answered! My son and I were going through a very challenging time with school; I needed my son to be looked after, so she kindly invited over to see her home and environment. My son enjoyed being at her home - Loretta has a relaxed atmosphere, there were other children in her home and he seemed to "slot in". Every day they went out for an adventure, we would look at his pictures from the day and he would tell me about his adventures - what they did, where they went, who they saw, etc. It was lovely to hear him speak positively about his day and the pictures were great (I need to make an album!).

All in all, Loretta was great, and I highly recommend her... excellent childminder and excellent service.

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by Lisa on 16/09/2022

Response by Loretta Young on 16/09/2022:

Thankyou so much for your lovely words. Much appreciated!

Educational and fun

Our daughter has been going to Loretta’s since November, and has such fantastic (and educational!) experiences, and they are always doing something different.

As a little one that was only 4 months old when we went into lockdown 1, we were quite nervous about our first experience of childcare outside of family. We didn’t need to fear though, and our daughter has a fab time with Loretta and has made some lovely little friends. Whilst our daughter has suffered some separation anxiety, we have been able to work through this together with Loretta, as a key partner to the success of our family. With her empathy and support, we are out the other side (touch wood!), but if not, we trust that there is a huge knowledge base in Loretta to help us get our little girl back on track.

Our daughter’s language and counting has come on leaps and bounds, and her vocabulary, comprehension and conversation has expanded to include all the exciting things they do.

Would recommend for your littlies

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by Em G on 22/03/2022

Response by Loretta Young on 22/03/2022:

Thankyou so much for your lovely words 🤗