Clair Horton

We Couldn’t Ask for Anything More! 💛

We honestly couldn’t be happier with the care our son receives from Nicky, Maria, Ethan and Clair! ❤️

Since starting in September, he has settled in amazingly well and absolutely loves going each day, which says everything about the wonderful environment they have created. From the daily trips and activities to the opportunities to play, explore and learn alongside other children, he is constantly developing new skills, building confidence and growing socially.

The genuine care and love they show him is so special. He is truly treated as one of their own, and it’s incredible how quickly they have got to know him inside and out, understanding his little personality, needs and quirks. As parents, knowing he is so happy, safe and loved while we are at work is priceless.

We also have to give them credit for keeping up with his appetite! 😂 He is an absolute foodie and certainly knows how to put away his food, so they deserve a medal for keeping up with him and making sure he’s always well fed! We love knowing he’s enjoying his meals just as much as he enjoys everything else in his day.

Communication is fantastic, with regular photos and updates that let us see what he has been getting up to and all the fun he has had throughout the day. It’s so reassuring to feel involved and know just how much thought goes into his days.

We feel incredibly lucky to have found such a wonderful team who genuinely care about the children they look after. We couldn’t recommend them highly enough to any parents looking for a nurturing, fun and loving environment for their little ones! 💛

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by Flo on 28/10/2026

The best decision I made for my son!

My son has been attending Panda Cubs since the beginning of September. Being a first time mum I was very anxious when it came to returning to work and where I was going to send my little boy for childcare. We visited the setting earlier in the year and instantly felt the warmth and caring nature from both Clair and Nicky. My little boy loved his initial visit and his settling in sessions - he was confident and full of smiles and giggles.

Initially when my son started attending in September he didn’t settle straight away and I think this was down to him just missing me and the change in routine. However Clair, Nicky, Maria and Ethan were all amazing with my son, making accommodations and helping his transition the best they could and I couldn’t be more thankful. Clair would send me daily updates and keep me in the loop of how my son was doing. This was important to me and helped to ease my own anxiety.

Fast forward just under a month and my son had settled in beautifully! He is now always so excited to go to Panda Cubs and always turns up with a smile. Clair still sends me updates which I love and I also really like the variety of activities and experiences my son gets to be a part of when attending. Clair’s knowledge of the EYFS is very clear and when going through my son’s development with me this is done in both a professional and personable manner. The setting is like a home from home and is always very clean and beautiful toys and resources available for the children. The food provided is also exceptional, my son eats very well at Panda Cubs and enjoys the variety of meals he has.

My little boy’s development has come on so much since attending Panda Cubs and I honestly feel like he’s doing something new every day! I cannot thank Clair, Nicky, Maria and Ethan enough for the wonderful care they provide. It’s meant I have been able to return to work with less guilt and anxiety because I know he’s being so beautifully cared for and nurtured in his development. Panda Cubs really is an amazing childcare setting and we will definitely be using them for any future children too!

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by Jade on 28/10/2026

The easiest YES!

Wow!! Where do I even begin? My three year old daughter joined Panda cubs when they first opened in January 2025 and it was the best decision I made for her. As soon as you walk into panda cubs, it feels like home. It's decorated beautifully and on our first visit, my daughter happily took her shoes off and explored the environment with Clair and Nicky. I instantly knew, that this was going to be the next chapter for my daughter.

In a short period of time Clair and Nicky established a strong rapport with my daughter , knew her inside out, provided her with a range of experiences that supported her whole development and made sure that she was school ready! She really was ready for school and flourished in her new environment. I can't thank them both enough for the amazing impact that they had on her in such a period of time.

My son has been a panda cub for over a year and once again I couldn't imagine him anywhere else. As any parent knows returning after maternity leave is so difficult, but Clair and Nicky made this change so much easier than I had experienced before. He settled into pandas amazingly. They continued to support his weaning process perfectly - the food is delicious and always a variety. Even my daughter still talks about Panda meals!
Clair truly plans the best days for her cubs, everyday is different. She even plans the trips according to the child's interests or next steps. When I am at work, I don't feel guilty as I know my son is living his best life with his panda family visiting different places such as playgroup sessions, trentham gardens, peak wildlife, cinema, monkey forest, soft play and even swimming!! At different times of the year Clair takes the children to wow seasonal experiences and plans lovely craft activities which is always such a lovely keep sake.
Throughout the year, Clair informs you on your child's interests, progress and what their next steps are in their development. It's always done in a professional, friendly manner and if you have any questions clair answers them with her amazing eyfs knowledge! On collection, it's always great to see the children so immersed in their play with Clair, Nicky and Maria. They go above and beyond for their cubs and I know that my children have had the best start to their education. Thank you for being the absolute
BEST!

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by Jemma on 28/10/2026

Outstanding

Panda Cubs have been amazing with our little girl, F, who’s been there since they first opened. She’s now the oldest there, but it’s still her favourite place to be! ❤️
F has struggled a bit with settling into school, so we had to reduce her hours, and Clair and the team have been brilliant at making sure she can still go to Panda Cubs.
Clair has gone out of her way to help F, even getting extra resources to work on her speech. Her speech has come on so much, and her maths has improved loads too. It’s lovely seeing how far she’s come with their help.
F is always talking about the lovely food she has there, and she even reminds her siblings to wash their hands before eating! 😂
We can’t thank Clair, Nicki, Ethan and Maria enough for everything they do for F. They really do go above and beyond, and it means so much knowing she’s happy and loves going there.
If you’re looking for somewhere your child will be cared for, supported and made to feel at home, these are the people you want. We’re so lucky to have them! ❤️

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by Mel on 28/10/2026

Panda Cubs is a real home from home!

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We’re so happy we found Panda Cubs! ❤️ My little girl absolutely loves going, and it makes me so happy knowing she’s settled, happy and cared for so well. It really is a home from home. Clair, Nicki, Ethan and Maria are all fantastic, and you can see how much they care. I love hearing all about her day at pick-up and finding out about all the exciting things she’s been up to. It’s such a lovely feeling knowing she enjoys her time there so much. Thank you all for everything you do for her, it really does mean a lot to us! 🥰

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by Kay on 28/10/2026

Outstanding care - Outstanding ladies

Easiest 5 stars I've ever given. I found them not long after they'd opened and honestly, it's the best decision I've ever made. We completely trust Clair and Nicky with both our children. Clair and Nicky have both been just incredible, as soon as I met them i just knew that they would love my babies like their own. They genuinely care so much, and they go above and beyond for you as well as your kids. They are extremely accommodating.
My kids have the most incredible time with them and have the most amazing experiences. My little girl has an egg and milk allergy and they go above and beyond to make sure she is catered for and that they are careful.
They are helping my little boy with his speech and I trust their ability and skills. They are doing activities, programmes and assesments to help him and keep me updated. Communication is beyond fantastic.
Honestly I don't know what I'd do without them. Me and my husband are so thankful for them.
The setting is perfect and so lovely for the kids. Its like a home from home. It's clean and the toys are clean and in lovely condition. All the food area is set up lovely and the kitchen is clean. The food is amazing and my kids won't eat breakfast at ours because they want breakfast at Panda Cubs instead.
My kids regularly talk about them and all their friends at panda cubs, they run straight in and don't look back. They love it there and they love Clair and Nicky.

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by Michelle on 09/06/2026

Highly Recommended and trust!!

Clair and Nicki are absolutely amazing at what they do! My son loves coming here and they’ve been really helpful with my current situation. They’re both really welcoming and hard working, taking the kids out to softplays, walks, gardens, etc so many places for them to experience and learn at. The environment is always thriving and clean, the atmosphere makes it feel like home for the kids never a sad face in the place. 10/10 would recommend to anyone

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by Ethan on 09/06/2026

The best childminders you could ever ask for!

Clair and Nicky are the best team, we couldn’t recommend them enough as childminders. They are truly the best. Since our daughter started with them the difference in her is unreal, she is so confident and is thriving. She is the happiest little girl and sometimes we struggle to get her to come home from Clairs! She just wants to stay and play! They make her feel like she’s at home, so loving and caring and will do anything to help! The places they visit are out of this world, they take them out every single day! She has come on leaps and bounds and is much more confident since being at Clairs. We couldn’t be happier with her experience! She loves going and sits by the door waiting to go each morning! If 10 stars were an option we’d give that!

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by Izzy on 09/06/2026

Highly recommended

My son is as safe as he is at home. Thank you Panda cub team for helping us to bringing up him since last year. You are amazing…

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by Saranya on 09/06/2026

Best decision we have made.

We joined Panda Cubs when they first opened, and choosing Clair and Nicky to care for our daughter has been one of the best decisions we’ve made.

They have been absolutely fantastic from day one. Our daughter has developed so well in their care and is always happy, confident, and thriving. We know she is safe, loved, and genuinely cared for every single day.

Clair and Nicky take the children to so many amazing places and provide wonderful experiences that help them learn and grow. Our daughter always comes home clean, happy, and full of stories about her day. They truly treat her as if she were one of their own, which gives us complete peace of mind.

I couldn’t recommend Panda Cubs highly enough. We are so grateful that our daughter is with Clair and Nicky, and we feel incredibly lucky to have found such caring, dedicated childminders.

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by Lucy on 09/06/2026