Dee's Reviews
Parent
Below are the reviews that Dee has written.
From the moment I found Chantel’s setting in November 2023, my whole opinion on childminders completely changed. After having a really bad experience elsewhere, I was considering giving up work to care for my son myself because I’d lost trust and confidence in childcare settings. Finding Chantel honestly changed everything for us.
My son started age 1 and is now 3 almost 4 and absolutely loves going there. He has built such lovely friendships with both the children and staff, and it genuinely feels like a home from home environment. The setting is always spotless, with so much space for the kids to play, grow, explore and just be children.
One of the things I love most is how much they embrace the children’s personalities instead of trying to suppress them. My son is very boisterous and energetic, and they’ve always allowed him the freedom to play, learn and explore in a way that suits him. I’ve seen so much growth in his confidence, social skills and independence since being there.
The experiences they give the children are amazing and go far beyond what I expected from a childcare setting. They really make an effort to expose the children to different cultures, traditions and new experiences. From nature walks, farm trips, soft play, sports days and safari trips, to meals out and holiday celebrations and parties, the children are constantly learning and making memories.
Communication with parents is also incredible. The group chat and photo updates throughout the day are such a lovely touch and always made me feel involved and reassured. You can tell the staff genuinely care about the children and enjoy what they do.
As a parent of a Muslim child, I also really appreciated the halal food options and how inclusive and thoughtful the setting is overall.
I genuinely cannot recommend this setting enough. I’ll honestly be sad when my son leaves for school because he truly loves being there. Without hesitation, I would use this setting again for my second child.
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