Claire R

Eight Years of Love, Learning and Mary Poppins Mag

Claire has cared for my two girls for the past eight years, and I can honestly say that finding her has been one of the greatest gifts for our family.

From the moment you walk through her door, it's clear that she has created something truly special. She provides a dynamic, structured, fun-loving environment where children don't just feel cared for – they flourish, thrive and grow in confidence every single day.

The home-cooked meals and baking are incredible. Everything is healthy, nutritious and delicious, and somehow she manages to make wholesome food exciting and enjoyable for the children. The care and thought she puts into every aspect of their day is remarkable.

What truly sets Claire apart is how far beyond expectations she goes. She teaches life skills that aren't even on the curriculum, helping children develop independence, resilience, kindness and confidence. She celebrates festivals and special occasions from different cultures and traditions, creating meaningful experiences and broadening children's understanding of the world around them.

Her creativity is simply extraordinary. The imaginative play opportunities she creates go beyond your fondest childhood memories. Whether it's magical adventures, role play, crafts, baking, outdoor activities or themed learning experiences, every day is filled with fun, wonder and discovery.

Claire is highly qualified, exceptionally professional and genuinely passionate about what she does. Most importantly, she truly loves the children in her care and treats them as if they were her own. As a parent, there is no greater comfort than knowing your children are safe, loved, encouraged and happy.

After eight years, I can say without hesitation that Claire is everything you could hope for in a childminder and so much more. She has played a huge part in my girls' lives and development, and we will always be grateful for the love, care and opportunities she has given them.

Her home is certainly filled with love, laughter and learning, with a sprinkle of Mary Poppins magic. ❤️

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by Christia on 02/06/2026

Nurturing and caring childminder

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Highly recommended!

Claire has been a wonderful childminder for our family, caring for my daughter from the age of one for the past two years and also looking after my son, who attends in the mornings before school and during school holidays. She has always been incredibly flexible, supportive, and accommodating whenever we’ve needed help.

She is exceptionally nurturing and genuinely invested in the children’s well-being and development. Claire provides a fantastic range of age-appropriate activities that have helped my daughter’s learning, confidence, and growth, all within a warm, safe, and homely environment. My daughter absolutely loves attending Claire’s and is always excited to go. She is very happy there and has also been able to form some solid friendships, which has been wonderful to see. Claire also prepares amazing homemade meals that my daughter loves.

We couldn’t have wished for a better childminder and feel incredibly lucky to have found Claire. I would highly recommend her to any parent looking for a caring, reliable, and dedicated childcare professional.

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by Fionam on 02/06/2026

Incredible part of our lives

Claire has been our childminder for the past 5 years and has become a solid figure in our son’s life who we now could not live without. Claire’s house is like home for him and he loves being there. Pre school he spent 5 days a week with Claire and now he does wrap care around school.
The activities, environment, care and attention that Claire gives to the children is amazing and the food she provides and cooks for them is absolutely wonderful. As a family we would not know what to do without her.

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by Kerri on 02/06/2026