Donnasha

Supportive and loving childminder

My daughter has been with Donna and Roy since she was around 18months old, when we first visited Donna and Roy, they were super welcoming and had a full play set up for our daughter to be entertained while we chatted. Our daughter was more than happy on the floor and would naturally gravitate to Donna and play with her while we chatted. You can clearly see the years of experience Donna has with children from how she interacted with our daughter to being able to reassure us that our daughter will be safe, well looked after and all her needs will be met.
Our daughter’s education has improved incredibly over her time with Donna and Roy, from counting 1-30, to her A,B,C, shapes, and pen holding to start writing. Our daughter only turned 3 a few weeks ago. So this is incredible work. Donna had a birthday party for our daughter and as my daughter found it all too much, slowed the day down and she ended up with to parties and she loved it.
One incident will always stand out to me though, I was collecting my daughter from Donna’s when an XL bull dog was loose running around the estate, give the reputation with these dogs, I was not comfortable leaving the car to expose my daughter to a possible dangerous situation, once the dog was at a distance, Donna ran with my daughter in her arms and helped me get her in the car safety, the dog returned and Donna used herself as a human shield while I was getting my daughter strapped safety in the car.
Myself and my husband wouldn’t know where we would be if we hadn’t found Donna and Roy, my daughter loves them both and is always talking about them at home. She looks forward to seeing them.

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by MrsLlew on 12/07/2025

Excellent Childminder

Our child has been with Donna from 12 months, and he is now 3 and growing up fast. Donna and Roy have been an excellent team for the kids in their care, and balance learning and play well.

Donna's real strength comes in her experience and problem solving on harder behaviour hurdles, which is unique to every child. I know I can speak to Donna for advice about how to approach challenges, whether it's stubbornness or waking up at night. This is backed up with rock solid consistency, so the kids know what to expect and how to behave. Our child's health needs (allergies + eczema) are also handled with attention, consistency and compassion.

A nursery may have less holiday days you must cover, but a childminder means less days of your child getting sick (as the group is smaller), and that the experienced owner of the business is exactly who will care for your child. Donna and Roy provide nutritious home cooked meals, often using veg grown in their allotment, which you will not find in a nursery. We are very happy with our choice and would make the same choice again.

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by Eszter on 11/07/2025

Absolutely wonderful

My son has been with Donna for over 1.5 years now and I have nothing but positive things to say. She is loving, caring, supportive and encourages learning in such a way that my son, and others I know in the setting, have come on in leaps and bounds.
I get regular updates about my son, which puts my mind at ease as a first time mum. She is quick to respond to any questions I have and always takes the time at drop off and pick up to discuss handovers.
My son loves going there, often not wanting to come home or asking to see Donna on weekends! It's obvious that she loves my son, and all of the children, like family and has often text me asking about him when he's been off poorly or when we've been on holiday so she hasn't seen him for a while.
I'm already dreading when my son will have to leave Donna's and go to school but I know that him being in such a loving and positive environment has set him up for when he's ready to attend school

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by Kirsty on 10/07/2025