Eleisha

Home from home

Trusting someone with your little ones is one of the hardest decisions a parent can make.

My children and I had just made a huge move from Eastern Europe back to the UK and, after a lot of searching, we found Dee.

From the very beginning, she put me completely at ease. My children settled into her thoughtfully designed setting so naturally, and I felt reassured from day one. We were incredibly fortunate that she had space available, because there simply wasn’t anywhere else in the area that offered the same sense of warmth, care, and homely environment.

My youngest (2½) attends three days a week, and my oldest (4) joins during school holidays outside of his main setting. They both genuinely love going. My youngest excitedly shouts, “Yeah! Dee Dee’s! Look Mummy, Dee Dee’s house!” whenever we arrive.

They always come home buzzing with excitement, eager to tell me about what they’ve done, what they’ve learned, and who they’ve played with. As a parent, there is something incredibly special about hearing your child feel proud of themselves for trying something new or achieving something independently, and Dee creates the environment that allows that confidence to grow.

Most importantly, I know my children are cared for, respected, and genuinely valued while they’re with Dee. For us, that’s incredibly important.

Dee, thank you. You have supported all three of us through one of the most challenging periods of our lives, and you’ve done so with kindness, professionalism, patience, and genuine care. I am incredibly grateful, and I truly wouldn’t want my children anywhere else.

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by Eleisha about Dee (Childminder) on 02/06/2026