Ren85's Reviews
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(5 from 12 reviews)
My 13 month old daughter is looked after by Reena 7 hours a day for 4 days a week. She started going 4 days a week when she was 10 months old, but Reena also accommodated plenty of 'taster' and 'settling in' days in the couple of months leading up to her regular attendance so that by the time she started she was very happy there and familiar with her surroundings. When we're at home, my daughter often cries or whines when I leave her, but when she goes to Reena's she happily waves goodbye and doesn't cry when I arrive to pick her up. That's testament to how well loved she is when she's there, and the happy and nurturing environment Reena has created. I'm the curate at the church nearby, and my husband is also working, so going back to work has been very busy and an adjustment for us both. Reena has been flexible and supportive as we've slowly extended my daughter's hours and adjusted the timings to better fit our working days. Reena has also happily accommodated changing nap times and dietary requirements.
My daughter also seems to really enjoy the trips out to playgroups etc, and I've noticed that she has become very confident and happy around other children over the last few months. We're so glad to have found Reena!
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Reena is a fantastic childminder to my two boys. They both settled in quickly and absolutely love it there. All their food is homemade which they love. She takes them on plenty of trips and outings each week. They’re developing so well and get on with all the other children. Her family are amazing and their home is perfectly set up to care for babys and children. She is warm, nurturing and caring.
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I found Reena when I first moved in and we needed support on weekends while decorating the new house. The kids loved her so much I moved them over to her as a main childminder. They never settled in nursery but they absolutely loved reena! It was the first time i had seen them excited to go somewhere they weren’t familiar with! She has a genuine gift with kids. When my eldest went to reception school, he still talked about reena and asks to go round at times even now!
She provides all meals and takes them out to wonderful places always taking time to share the memories with you and ironically, her service was so much more cost effective than private nursery and she is so flexible and thoughtful it’s just unbelievable value for money! I always get pictures and lovely little touches to show a personal side you just can’t put a price on! Putting my kids in childcare with reena transformed into a wonderful experience for the whole family all of a sudden after almost a year of pain elsewhere
Thank you for loving my kids and taking care of them reena, couldn’t recommend enough 🥰
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Being a first time mum, I was worried about finding the perfect childminder however Reena has been looking after my daughter since she was 9 month old and I could not fault her.
Reena staff are so accommodating, friendly and caring they really take the time to create a bond with all the children and parents too.
My daughter absolutely loves every single day she is with Reena.
Meals being included in her fee is also amazing and it saves so much time in the mornings and evenings and she makes such nice health meals.
They also go on so many lovely days out to toddler groups, parks and the beach as well as other places like museums and libraries.
I’m always updated and sent pictures throughout the day witch really helps my anxieties especially at the start as she was setting In.
She always makes sure to let me know in detail how my daughter has been throughout the day and always helps me when I’m not sure how to handle something or need advice on parenting
She is more than just a childminder and I could not recommend her more !
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Reena has been looking after my son for 5months now. I was really up tight about leaving initially, and he took a while to settle in, but Reena made it as easy as possible. Right from the start it was clear he trusted her and would go to her for re-assurance. Now everyday it sounds like he has a fabulous time and is happy and settled.
Since covid she's been doing drop offs at the door. This means you don't get to see how they are when you leave/before you arrive.
Reena has been really quite flexible with timings and helped myself and my husband with trying to juggle our two work rotas.
She keeps you updated with photos through the day and is really quick to respond to questions and queries.
The setting is lovely with a big purpose built garden room for the kids to play in.
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Reena has been looking after my son since he was six months old. I was very nervous at first but Reena made it so easy, from the second I met her she put me at ease and I knew I could trust her entirely with my child. My son loves her. She is a godsend and could not even put into words how amazing she is.
Her setup is clean and child friendly. She also takes kids to different clubs and groups that I think is very good exposure for the kids. I get regular updates about my son's activities during the day. Reena is very professional and pays close attention to individual needs of every child. As a mother I feel happy when I see my son is well fed, well rested and happy.
I can't recommend her enough, she is a lovely lady with very positive attitude.
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Reena looks after my 2 year old boy who was a premature baby at 23 weeks so you can imagine my nervousness in finding a childminder to take good care of him.
With Reena, I felt an instant connection and warmth about her which made me feel confident that Harrison would be in great hands. It is evident that she really cares about him & gives me full updates each day on how the day has gone.
Another positive is that Reena strikes the balance between letting them have time playing indoors to going out to toddler groups and soft play which I really like. She is professional & goes above and beyond to meet my son’s needs especially with food as he can be fussy at times.
It’s so nice being able to drop my son off & not worry about anything but also knowing that he will have great fun which helps the mum guilt!
In terms of facilities, Reena has an amazing house and a fantastic playroom specially for the children which really impressed me. As well as the fun caring side, Reena considers his development which is so important to me - I love the fact she wants to work together to bring out the best in him.
I can’t recommend Reena enough - your only problem might be getting a space as she seems to be in high demand! :)
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Reena and her team have been looking after my son since he was approx 14 months old, he is now over 2 years old and it's been the best decision we ever made. My son took time to settle however she was very kind and supportive during those initial days.
Reena has a very good understanding and flexible approach to her work, She is flexible, professional, loving, warm, and just simply wonderful at what she does. She is a genuinely lovely person who made us feel at ease the second we met her.
There are updates throughout the day, so I always know what activities my son has been doing, there is always something going on no matter the weather. We have great photos from outdoor park, indoor play with colors and all sorts of fun toys. She is also great at keeping me informed, with messages about her service e.g. Holiday or day out reminders, etc.
I’m very happy and thankful we found her and will highly recommend her.
Thank you
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This is the second time round now that Reena is looking after my child.
5 years ago my oldest son went to her and now my youngest son also does and that is because I know I couldn’t find anyone better than her.
Her setting is well equipped and the children do a variety of activities on a daily basis but are also very fortunate to be taken on lots of outings to the park, soft play and even to museums. Whether it be indoors or out Reena ensures that the children have a fun filled day every day.
My son wakes up on a morning and begs to go to Reena’s house and for a mother that just shows how happy the children are with her. They are fed home cooked meals and she caters to any dietary requirements.
Reena is so passionate about what she does and this shows day in day out. She truly cares for each and every child that comes to her and treats them as her own.
I certainly could not imagine my life without her and I know both my sons would say exactly the same!
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We are very happy to recommend Reena and her child care setup to all the parents who are looking for a tailored experience to suit their needs. Reena is very thoughtful and pays attention to every detail of the child care. The set up is clean and very child friendly. We were really surprised how quickly our daughter got settled at Reena’s place and within a few weeks she started to really enjoy her company. Reena regularly sends updates about how the child is doing each day at her place and it is such a delight to know that the someone cares about the details. Highly recommended.
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