sally Dale

Exceptional childminder!

We are so lucky we found Sally and Michael. We had registered our son at a big nursery to begin at 12 months old. As we were settling him in it just didn't feel like the right fit for him. I got in touch with Sally and from the first phone call it was clear what an exceptional childminder she is. She took time to really understand my concerns and to explain how she does things differently. What Michael and Sally have built in their home can only be described as absolute paradise for children. The range of areas they can play, the way everything is thoughtfully decorated, the amount of educational content everywhere, and how spotless everything is. It puts the nursery to shame. Their attention to detail is amazing and the love and care they show each child is wonderful. Sally is also so responsive. If I ever text with a question she replies quickly, or if my son's ever not been well she is instantly on the phone to let us know what is going on. She also always checks in later in the evening and on days he may have taken off with sickness.
I was so nervous about returning to work and leaving my son in someone else's care, but he has taken to it so well because of the care and nurture Sally and Michael provide. When he's there I know he's stimulated, cared for, he eats well, and always has a proper nap (in a cot with the blinds closed!). He never comes home upset or so tired he can't make it to bed time.
Thank you Sally and Michael. Sam loves it at your house, and we are so grateful for how well you care for him.

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by Georgie on 17/06/2026

Response by sally Dale on 23/06/2026:

We love having Sam here, he looks to see what toys are out each day and loves to go outside to play.
Sam is like one of the family.

INCREDIBLE, HAPPY & SAFE ENVIRONMENT

I couldn't recommend highly enough Sally & Michael's childcare. My son has been so happy in Sally & Michael's care, smiling every morning when he comes though the gate to their house, he cannot wait to enter their house. Sally & Michael lead with kindness and patience and this flows through into what they teach the kids, my son has learnt how to share, how to interact with other young children & has been exposed to a wide variety of food.

The set up the kids have access to is amazing and unlike another I have seen, my son is never bored!
The communication between Sally and the parent is fabulous, we love receiving our pictures each day & Sally is incredible flexible and is so understanding to ever changing situations.

Any child that is fortunate enough to be in their care is incredibly lucky. I am unfortunately moving too far out to come to Sally and Michael's every day however I strongly considered doing a 45 min commute each way in order to keep my child in their care as they genuinely care & personalise their approach to every child in their care.

Thank you so much Sally & Michael.

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by LG001 on 18/03/2026

Response by sally Dale on 23/03/2026:

Thank you,
We are going to miss you all so much.
It's been a pleasure to look after him, he loves to play with all the other children
and is learning so much.

Best Childminders! We Love Sally and Michael

Our son Niki, my husband, and I absolutely love Sally and Michael. They’re not only great professionals but also really wonderful people. We feel totally comfortable leaving Niki with them, knowing he gets plenty of playtime as well as learning time.

We also feel safe about the other kids in the group, they are all respectful, patient, kind, and supportive of one another. The kids spend lots of time outside in the garden or going on fun outings to parks, playgrounds, farms, and more.

The house is fully set up for kids, with everything they need, and the toys are regularly switched out so the kids never get bored. We love this place because we know our son is in such good hands. Every day, he runs straight in to play without even saying goodbye to me!

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by Helen on 19/06/2025

Response by sally Dale on 27/07/2025:

Thank you, we love having Niki here he is such a lovely kind boy.
He is so eager to learn new things.

Highly recommended, Sally and Michael! 1000/10

Sally and Michael have been looking after my daughter for over a year now, and I honestly wouldn’t trust anyone else with her. They are absolutely amazing! They treat both my daughter and our whole family as if we were part of their own, and the love and care they show is truly special.

Since being with them, Cali has learned so much—it’s incredible. She talks about them constantly, shouting their names throughout the day, and she often doesn’t even want to come home because she’s having such a great time!

They are, without a doubt, the best childminders around. The space they’ve created is fantastic—safe, stimulating, and full of thoughtful touches. If you’re looking for somewhere to send your child, I can’t recommend them highly enough.

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by Chloe on 27/05/2025

Response by sally Dale on 27/07/2025:

Cali is growing and learning so quickly.
I can't believe she will be 2 this year.
We love having her here she is definitely part of the family xx

Excellent Childminder

Sally looked after my son for 24 months from when he was 13 months old until he was 3years. We had poor experience with a nursery and laster came across Sally. She helped settle him very quickly. As a new mum Sally was absolutely fantastic at easing my own concerns about leaving him for the day. She takes everything in her stride and has such a positive approach to looking after children. Sally, Michael and Sophie have very strong family values that are evident in the way they look after the children. They have recently got a little puppy and It was fantastic to see how the kids interacted with the dog and knew how to manage themselves. Our son and us both miss Sally and Micheal and wish them lots of luck!

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by Varsha R on 17/03/2025

Response by sally Dale on 27/07/2025:

Thank you 😊

Outstanding Team

I would like to thank Sally, Michael and Sophie enormously for the love and care they've given to my son.
The moment I drop him off he doesn’t even look back to say goodbye as he is always settled and happy to stay with them
Sally has a great selection of toys including educational ones, the children get outside in the huge garden on a daily basis and sometimes to the park and zoo.
I am really pleased with the relationship you have formed with him and I feel that he is making great developmental progress.
Me and my husband have no hesitation in recommending you to anyone that asks.
Thank you

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by Renata on 21/10/2023

Response by sally Dale on 27/07/2025:

Thank you 😊

What a team!

My daughter adores going to Sally's. The whole team - Sally, Michael, Sophie have such a warmth about them. Excellent facilities - I often wish I spent the day there myself! My daughter has been going since she was 9 months and has literally flourished, becoming confident and happy in herself.
Couldn't recommend highly enough.

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by erin on 09/08/2023

Response by sally Dale on 27/07/2025:

Thank you xx

We love Sally’s

We were sadly let down by the first place we had secured, and we are so glad, because we then found Sally’s.
My daughter has loved going to Sally’s since the day she first started, she always has a smile on her face when she sees Sally at the door in the morning.
The facilities, equipment and toys provided at Sally’s are amazing. They have done such a brilliant job of creating a fun, safe and educational environment for the children. It was by far one of the best set ups we viewed when looking for childcare. I know that whenever I leave my daughter for the day, she is going to have a great time. Whether that be at the house, or on one of the lovely outings Sally organises.
I always look forward to seeing the daily photos she sends of my daughter and her friends having the best time.
If you are looking for a childminder I’d highly recommend Sally’s :)

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by Emmelie on 14/06/2023

Response by sally Dale on 27/07/2025:

Thank you 😊

Fantastic and absolutely wonderful

Sally, Michael and Sophie are absolutely fantastic.
Needed to send my 10mo to child care 2 days a week as I started back at work and we have been so happy with their care. I was very nervous about leaving him for a full day but Sally made me feel so at ease and ticked all the boxes for me. Having a few taster ‘days’ helped settle him in.We have increased to 3 days a week now and our little man is loving his time there. Sally is great with her communication and there is nothing better than getting my daily update on what he has been doing. He has grown so much in his short time with Sally,Michael and Sophie. His confidence has increased and he is absolutely blossoming. I am so looking forward to watching him grow and develop as we continue his journey with them. I can’t thank Sally,Michael and Sophie enough.

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by Stacy on 12/01/2022

Response by sally Dale on 12/01/2022:

Thank you,
He has settled so well and just loves to be with the other children.

Amazing childminder

We are so happy that we have Sally, Michael and Sophie looking after our little boy. He’s 16months old and is a lockdown baby so we haven’t left him with anyone before. He’s settled quickly with Sally and we love the photo updates we get during the day showing us what he is up to! The home is amazing with so much packed in for the kids to do, it’s more like a nursery in a much more personal setting. The outings they are taken on are brilliant, the zoo, parks, boat rides to name a few! And he definitely never comes home hungry 😊
If anyone is looking for a childminder within a great setting Sally is definitely for you.
Thank you Sally!

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by Monty on 30/09/2021

Response by sally Dale on 30/09/2021:

Thank you,
He is doing so well getting to know the other children
and learning so much.