Annemarie

Fantastic childminder

Anne-Marie has looked after our daughter since she was 14 months old. She is now 3 and half
She provides top class care and the children have so many wonderful experience from library visits to play parks. She takes them to museums, forest school , community gardens and many events across the local area. They are given lots of opportunities to develop lots of skills. Our daughter has truly thrived in Anne-Marie's care. She loves her days with Anne-Marie and it is a home away from home.

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by Annie86 on 27/06/2023

Home from home

We have been lucky enough to have Annemarie involved in our son's life for over 2 years now. Going back to work during Covid-19 meant I was worried about my son struggling to socialise and form relationships while keeping safe from Covid-19, I needn't have been! Annemarie took him into her lovely home, nurtured and cared for him like one of her own, following all Covid-19 guidance in place - now when asked about his family he names Annemarie and her family alongside his parents and siblings! As my son has a food allergy this was an important consideration in looking for childcare, Annemarie was well educated on all things allergy management and continues to be vigilant in ensuring my son has as many options as the other children and is safe in making food choices for himself as he has gotten older and develops his independence. Annemarie maintains excellent contact with us as a family providing regular updates on what my son is getting up to with her and continues to be actively involved in his life as he grows. We would have been completely lost without Annemarie and know my son loves his time with her and would not be the happy, confident young boy he is growing to be.

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by Kerry on 27/06/2023

Simply amazing

I don’t have enough words to express how awesome you are as our childminder, to be honest I hate calling you that as you are so much more. You’ve had my daughter from 10 months old, she doesn’t know life without you and I hope she never will. I will never underestimate the part you have played in raising a beautiful, kind & funny little girl. As an only child she has found an extended family with you and all the lucky kids that have been in your care over the years. You have created a home from home environment for our daughter where she has felt safe and secure to explore her personality, you have supported our core values encouraging kindness and lovely manners. You are flexible and accommodating and this has allowed us build careers without worrying about childcare or worrying about our daughters happiness. Your energy and passion for kids is inspiring over the years I have listening to our daughter tell me all about the wonderful friendships she’s made and the many adventures you have gone on together; from playing in the snow in winter, finding all the best parks in spring to trips to the beach in summer and making crafts in autumn you will always be a big part of her story .

Thanks for all that you do

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by MrsWadd on 09/12/2022

Fantastic Childminder

Anne Marie has looked after my son for the past 3 years. She is such a lovely, caring, warm and nurturing person. He has always been so happy with her, she looks after him as if he was her own. She provides lots of fun and educational activities and always has the children out and about at parks, day trips etc. She always keeps me updated with how he is doing and sends lots photos of what he has been doing.
With regards to Covid she has followed all the guidance and kept me informed of changes.
My son is now at nursery and Anne Marie now picks him. She really is an abasing childminder and I would recommend her to anyone.

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by CD14 on 09/08/2021

Top Class!

Having a child with a few social difficulties finding Anne Marie has been a godsend. She understands and communicates well with my tot who struggles with eye contact and communication and basic social interactions. It's not just a job to Anne Marie she cares and that's shown in my child he's flourishing. Highly recommended.

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by Amanda on 31/07/2021

No problems

I've used Anne Marie over the years with both my children. She's a fantastic child minder and would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone

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by Mr S McK on 31/07/2021

Fantastic Childminder

Annmarie is the best Childminder. I have used Annmarie since 2016 with my daughter and now she looks after my son. I can honeslty say that I no worries when I leave him whilst I'm working. I get updates through out the day of all the different places they have visited and know that he is in safe hands. Annmarie is always on the go and is always doing different activities, It's great to see how much fun my son is having. He learns so much with Annmarie, his latest was a song which he loves to sing in the car.
With regards to the current pandemic Annmarie has kept me up to date through out and also provided me with the information regarding covid. She has all the correct protocols in place to ensure the safety of the children and parents. I would highly recommend Annmarie to anyone.

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by Whitelaw on 24/07/2021

Best Childminder Ever!!!

Anne Marie is just amazing! She has a lovely warm, caring and nuturing personality and is a natural with children. All of the kids all adore her and have such fun with Anne Marie. She manages to instil great discipline in the children whilst still allowing them to have fun and builds a brilliant bond with each of them- I honestly don’t know how she does it! She takes her job so seriously and is constantly looking for new ways to stimulate and educate the children and she most definitely does above and beyond regularly taking the children out for day trips and to explore their environments. In terms of procedures Anne Marie keeps her knowledge up to date and provides regular updates spending lots of time even on a daily basis keeping you up to date with your child and documenting their development and milestones with lots of pictures and records/documents of their drawings etc. In terms of COVID as you would expect Anne Marie kept up to date with latest guidance and ensured she was equipped with sanitiser etc and following protocols religiously to keep everyone safe and minimise risk, ensuring that she cascaded key messages and changes to parents as well. Anne Marie is so flexible and supportive and always tries to help in anyway she can always going above and beyond. I am so grateful for Anne Marie she really is worth her weight in gold and has such a kind heart. I would without any hesitation whatsoever recommend Anne Marie to anyone who wants nutured happy and safe children.

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by Kelly on 15/07/2021

My very own Mary Poppins

She really is a practically perfect childminder in every way. AnneMarie has been our childminder since 2013, my daughter is now 9 heading into primary 5, AnneMarie now supports us with after school care and full time over holidays. Myself and husband work full time and I really don’t think it would be possible without the support of AnneMarie she provides a safe, secure and stimulating environment for all the kids in her care, my daughter can’t wait for holidays to get to spend more time with AnneMarie where she tells me she’s never bored ! AnneMarie always seems to be able to find the best play parks and activities my daughter just adores her. Important to mention during Covid AnneMarie has demonstrated she is a consummate professional, she has been on top of all the latest guidelines and her communication has been exemplary, I have not felt the need to ask questions as her communication and updates have been swift and timely, as a key worker she has been supportive of our family and even whilst her business has to close she remained in contact showing genuine care and concern for our daughter and extended family. If your lucky enough to secure a place don’t hesitate !

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by MrsWadd on 13/07/2021

Absolutely Amazing - Would highly recommended

Anne Marie has looked after my children for years. She is a kind hearted amazing individual who has the patience of a Saint and so much time for each and every child she looks after. My children love going every morning and it make my work life so much easier knowing they are in a safe and happy environment. They are always out and about going different places. She goes over and beyond and I count myself as lucky to have found Anne Marie to look after my girls.

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by Parent on 29/08/2017