Isabella's Reviews

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Average Rating: 5 stars (5 from 26 reviews)

I returned to work in the summer and left my son with Isabella from the age of 8 months. She made the transition back to work so much easier and I always knew Harry was in capable hands. She sends regular pictures and updates and its clear she genuinely cares for all of the children she looks after. Her food is homemade and healthy, the daily menu always has my mouth watering! When I take Harry in the morning he practically jumps out of my hands to go to Isabella.

When we move abroad next month I know my son will be very sad to leave Isabella. I would recommend her to any parent- she's a star!

  • 5 stars Overall

by Avatar for Alice Alice about Avatar for Isabella Isabella on 12/10/2016

My son and I really like Isabella's childminding service. My son smiles every time that he gets dropped off in the morning so I know that he enjoys it. When I come to pick him up he is relaxed after a busy day.
Isabella and her team do lots of activities to entertain the kids, visiting parks and play groups. She has a nice garden with a trampoline.
Every day we get a report of the activities and what the kids ate.
It feels like a home from home!

  • 5 stars Overall
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by Avatar for RorysMum RorysMum about Avatar for Isabella Isabella on 07/10/2016

My daughter has been with Isabella for a couple of months. My daughter is 9 years old and adores Isabella she loves being with her and spending time with the other children.
Isabella is a brilliant childminder she is very good at what she does. She looks after my little girl as if she is her own, she plays with her and even takes her for breakfast as a treat before school.
After school they play games and have snacks if my little girl is there at dinner time Isabella provides a healthy meal for her.
We are very lucky to have found her she is amazing and has made my life a lot easier.

  • 5 stars Overall
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by Avatar for Parent Parent about Avatar for Isabella Isabella on 14/07/2016

Isabella has been looking after my little boy for the last few months and so far I have found her to be very honest and kind hearted.

She takes Freddie on lots of outings, cooks him lovely, fresh, healthy food and always sais yes!

Freddie has taken to Isabella and is very happy in her care and I am very grateful.

Isabella always sends a daily picture diary, as well as a full description including activities, meals and outings.

She is reliable and fun and is always smiling :)

  • 5 stars Overall
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by Avatar for Zoe Zoe about Avatar for Isabella Isabella on 13/07/2016

I decided to look for a new job after a year’s maternity leave. I searched long and hard for good child care options for my (now) 15 month old daughter. When we first met Isabella, I was impressed by her thorough and up-to-date knowledge of the safe guarding guidelines, as well as her eagerness to learn about my daughter and her likes and dislikes and our parenting style and preferences. Isabella wants to make sure she and the family she provides services for will be a good fit for each other. Her ground floor flat is very clean, with a large room for the children to play in, and enough toys and books to keep them entertained.

Due to us having a three week holiday just before I started work, we didn’t have a chance to do a settling in period where our daughter could get to know Isabella slowly before being with her full time. I was a little concerned about this, but Isabella was very reassuring and seemed to take everything in her stride. Our daughter, although upset when we left and picked her up initially, was soon comfortable enough to acknowledge our arrival for pickup with just a smile and then to happily carry on playing.

Isabella keeps us updated throughout the day with pictures and messages on WhatsApp, as well as keeping a detailed diary of the day’s events and menu. I am pleased with the quality and variety of food that she serves. I also enjoy seeing the artwork that my daughter creates, which Isabella carefully labels and keeps for us.

She takes our daughter out every day, whether to the park or in her garden for a jump on the trampoline, or to a play&stay class at one of the local Children’s Centres.

She has proven very flexible and understanding when either of us is running late to do pick up or drop off, and has even baby sat for us when we wanted to go out one evening to celebrate our anniversary!

I would happily recommend Isabella to any parent looking for a warm, caring childminder.

  • 5 stars Overall
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by Avatar for cfury cfury about Avatar for Isabella Isabella on 05/05/2016


Response by Avatar for Isabella Isabella on 08/05/2016:

Thank you for writing a review and for showing your appreciation. I must say that your daughter is so much fun to be looked after that she makes me enjoy every single moment we spend together. We so far have a good connection than I could imagine and for me bringing a smile on a little face is the best reward I could get :-)

We know Isabella for over 2 years as a childminder for our 5 and 10 y.o. She is always helpful, flexible and always professional when it comes to safeguarding and caring for children.

We always been fascinating to her positive attitude. My wife and I believe that the way she daily c
I love working with children and I am always happy to give them my full attention. Please feel free to book a trial.ooks fresh food for our children

  • 5 stars Overall
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by Avatar for Parent Parent about Avatar for Isabella Isabella on 14/01/2016


Response by Avatar for Isabella Isabella on 14/01/2016:

Thank you David and Ellie. Although a technical problem occurred by attaching some text from my profile into your review message, I can see your appreciation and honestly.

Kind regards,

Isabella

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