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5 stars

London's best kept secret! Simply superb.

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Well what can I say about this superb person. Gina looked after my youngest child, Alexander from aged 2-4:

I chose Gina to be my childminder when my youngest was a newborn. Our older two children had benefitted from a childminder during their preschool years. It was always my intention to have our son in a nursery until he was two and then move him to a childminder from that point. I love spending time outdoors and had seen Gina around the neighbourhood, spending time at our local outdoor nature reserve, parks and at toddler groups. I had also noticed that she worked closely with her husband Jason and he spent a lot of time playing with the children too. She always seemed kind, calm and patient with them and all the children were happy and well behaved and knew what was expected of them. I also liked the fact that I would see them all out and about whatever the weather so that’s when I knew my energetic son would have a great time and also learn in her environment.

Gina and JJ (as my son calls him), have shown my little one so much love and attention. Gina was instrumental in helping him potty train so quickly and really helped bring on his eating and speech. My son was always excited about going to Gina, and she was extremely flexible. She went above and beyond to help us out, even kindly reorganising her days to assist me in collecting him from preschool.
They always spent lots of time on wonderful artwork and we really looked forward to seeing what he would come home with next! He has quite a collection on his bedroom wall now.

From the lovely home cooked meals, to the fantastic photos and the great memories my son has of time spent in Richmond park, Wimbledon common, day trips to farms and museums and friendships he made through playgroups, etc., and playing football in the garden, our time with Gina and Jason was truly special. Our son couldn’t have had a better start to his preschool years and for this we are truly thankful to have found such a great childminder.

We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Gina’s services and now our son is 4 years old and thriving in a busy preschool nursery class, deep down I do wish we had put him with Gina and Jason from 6 months old had the opportunity arisen!

Drs K and M Andi

  • 5 stars Overall
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  • 5 stars Cleanliness
  • 5 stars Food
  • 5 stars Communication