Hollie

Excellent childminder

My son has recently finished at Tina’s Childminding to start school. I can’t recommend Tina, Carol and Eloise enough for anyone who is looking for childcare. The setting that Tina provides is outstanding. The indoor areas are spacious and have resources and activities to cover all areas of the EYFS curriculum. The outdoor area is incredible, my son loved spending lots of time exploring all the wonderful activities. I can’t quite believe the setting is within someone’s house. Tina, Carol and Eloise offered support and they always had advice and guidance with any issues we were having. Childcare was flexible and there was always an opportunity to ask for any extra time if needed.

Tina gathered photos of my child and also completed a profile book, full of notes, photographs and pictures my son had made. These are something I will certainly treasure to remember his time with Tina. Each day a daily diary is completed, so I knew exactly what my son had been up to. This also offered an opportunity for any important messages to be passed on.

I highly recommend Tina’s childminding, my son developed so much and has lots of confidence. He has developed play skills and he is confident to interact with others, this has allowed his transition into school to be a smooth one. If I had another child I certainly wouldn’t hesitate to send them to Tina’s childminding again.

Thank-you for everything Tina, Carol and Eloise.

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by Hollie about Tinas Childminding (Childminder) on 19/09/2025

Response by Tinas Childminding on 22/09/2025:

Thank you for such a fabulous review. We are so pleased that you came to us. We wish the little man all the very best in his next learning journey xxx

Highly recommended childminder

My son has recently moved to Tina’s childminding and I already can’t recommend her enough. My boy settled immediately and he absolutely loves going to see Tina, Carol and Elouise. Tina allowed us to do shorter settling in sessions to make his transition a very positive one. She takes the children on lovely trips out to various places including forest school and playgroups. She sends photos each day and she also fills in a daily diary which provides opportunities for parents to send any messages. I love the Facebook page which provides more updates on the activities the children have been doing. Tina already knows my son very well, she knows his strengths and the things he needs to work on. She plans wonderful activities for the children and my child often comes home with lovely pictures he has made. Tina’s setting provides opportunities for the children to access all areas of the early years curriculum. Her outdoor area is absolutely brilliant and I would love to try and create the same space for my son at home. When I first visited Tina I couldn’t believe how brilliant her setting was considering it’s in her own home. I can’t recommend Tina’s childminding enough, I was so anxious about moving my son, but it has been incredibly positive. I can’t thank-you enough, thank-you Tina.

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by Hollie about Tinas Childminding (Childminder) on 01/12/2023

Response by Tinas Childminding on 02/12/2023:

Thank you for such a lovely feedback. Glad you enjoyed visiting our setting while we were working. At least you can see how things are for Teddy when you’re not there and as you say he settled beautifully. Thank you for such a great review. Look forward to seeing Teddy grow and develop in setting. Xx