Nicola Richards's Reviews

More like family 🫶

Nicci has been a huge part of our lives for over 3 years now, due to being my daughter’s full time childminder! Nicci goes above and beyond, my daughter absolutely loves her 🫶🏻

Nicci is not just our childminder she has become more like family. Nic came to my wedding as a guest, and my daughter’s preference was to be with nicci for the majority of the day; this shows their special bond.

At 3 years of age she is exceeding in writing her name, knowing her numbers, drawing shapes and overall in her development. I was shocked when she knew how to crack an egg on her own without getting the shell in the cake mix. Her level of knowledge around hygiene, table manners, etc is fantastic and it’s all thanks to nicci.

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by Amanda about Nicola Richards on 23/02/2024

Highly highly recommend!!

There genuinely isn't enough positive phrases to express my child's experience at Nicola's. She absolutely adored Nicola and Jane and although she left in September still asked about Nicci and her friends at the setting. The time, care and dedication Nicola gives to each and every child on an individual basis is exceptional! Everyone I know who is looking for childcare Nicola is the first name I recommend, although I would say get in there early as she is very in demand and gets booked well in advance.
Best decision I made sending my little one to Nicola's and she has prepared her for moving onto a school setting impeccable.
Thank you genuinely doesn't go far enough to show my gratitude.

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by Kate about Nicola Richards on 21/01/2024

Saviour

Our son started at Nicci's when he was 12 months old on a temporary basis due to the inconsistency of his private nursery during COVID.
He settled in so well that we decided to keep him there. I love the fact Nicci provides personalised care for all the children. She will provide excellent advice with regards to your child's development and maturity. The children get to spend a lot of time outside, weather permitting, which he would not be able to do at a private nursery.
Nicci will always try and help with emergency care if she is able.
I always knew my son loved Nicci but it definitely showed at a recent family party where she was also at. My son was not interested in me and wanted to go to her the whole day 🤣

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by Jennifer about Nicola Richards on 15/07/2023

THE BEST!

my daughter has been going to nicci since she was 6 months old, it really was the best decision we could’ve made. Our daughter is now 4 and off to school reception in September with us choosing to keep her with nicci instead of school nursery, because she absolutely loves going to nicci alongside the development, attention and care given to her by nicci is second to none- no other placement would’ve given her that.
my daughter has been developed so, so much by nicci in all of the areas, she’s flying in every aspect and actually thrives on learning new things. she loves her nicci and nicci loves her and the other kids too. the most worrying thing is leaving your child with someone but I can honestly say nicci is the most amazing lady who really goes above and beyond for the kids and their families. If i could keep our daughter with her forever i would. With nicci being ofsted register she follows the national curriculum with additional extras added in, she makes everything such fun most recently we have had caterpillars turning into butterflies, chicks hatching, plants growin, posting letters and learning life skills alongside traditional educational items. The kids are taught in a welcoming and safe environment full of love and happiness I really could never recommend nicci enough we are forever in-debt to her for all she has done for us, honestly if you can get a place with her you would be extremely lucky and will be grateful for it too, your children will thank you for making such a great decision! her reviews speak for themselves! Nicci is a phenomenal lady always doing things for others! she genuinely loves what she does and she is so dedicated to her ninjas - one in a MILLION x

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by siobhan about Nicola Richards on 14/07/2023

Amazing!

Where do I begin, Nicci has been my childminder for two of my children and I’d never choose anyone else, Nicci is not only the best child minder but she treats all the kids like they are her family, my daughter calls her my Nicci, both of my children that was in Nicci’s care have excelled and are clever smart and wise beyond their years, if I had more children (not planning on it 🙄) I’d be booking my place while pregnant as Nicci books up very fast and it’s clear to see why. My daughter leaves this Christmas and she’s going to be devastated to not see Nicci everyday as she just loves her so much, I can’t thank Nicci enough for all the work, knowledge, and encouragement she has given both of my kids and made learning fun. If you are looking for a child minder look no further, you won’t regret it.

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by Vicky about Nicola Richards on 06/12/2022

My Nicci

Nicci (my son calls her his Nicci) has been an amazing part and still is a big part of my sons life
Nicci creates a good balance with education work and also free play! My son has become very independent and very confident and I count my blessings that I was able to get a place with Nicci! Also before the age of 2 my son could count and recognize numbers and also his name, he knew all his colors and his shapes! He now has a thirst for learning! This is all Niccis work she has most definitely took a lot of pressure off me as I am a buzy working mum
Thankyou Nicci you really are the best!! Xxx

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by Kellymac about Nicola Richards on 17/10/2022

Couldn’t of asked for better🙌🏼x

I was recommended Nicola through friends and am so glad I did.
My daughter went to Nicola for 2 and half years before she started full time nursery in September and yet I still continue to use her in school holidays.
My daughter adores going and it’s not hard to see why.
She brought on my daughter so much with the perfect amount of learning and play.
All the children who attend Nicola are so lovely and I think a lot of this is down to her on how she treats the children and has them associating together.
I could go on all day singing Nicolas praises and it is much deserved. I look forward to using her again with my daughter and my new baby.

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by EllyBx about Nicola Richards on 26/07/2022

Wish i Could give 100 stars

Nicky looked after my son for approx 18 months for 5 days a week. His development under Nicky was outstanding. Working alongside SENDCO Nicky implemented an education support package for him( in her own time) as it became clear that he had a few learning difficulties. As a result of this he has now started main stream school and is flourishing. I would not hesitate for a second in recommending Nicky as a childminder. Her home is imaculate and the children who attend all arrive with a smile on there face and leave happy. Nicky was like a second mother to my son and i can not praise her enough. If you use anyone else for childcare then your child is missing out.

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by SteBoard about Nicola Richards on 04/09/2021

Nicci's house

I have 3 children and two of them have gone to a big school nursery setting's .so on my third I thought i would try a childminder because i thought the group of children would be a lot smaller and my son would get more one to one time my son was very clingy an shy. it took a while for him to come out his shell .but when he did it was amazing to see.
he has come on brilliantly since being with nicci .
nicci is brilliant with kai and all the children she as a Professional approach making sure they get a balance of learning an play. kai went on to his next stage of nursery in September an i honestly believe if i never choose for kai to go to nicci he wouldn't of settled in so well now at his nursery now kai still askes to go niccis house now witch i do like him to still go in the half terms

thank you nicci for all you have done with my kai see you soon x

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by Charlene about Nicola Richards on 23/09/2020

Not just a Childminder ‘My Nicci’

Nicci was the first childminder that we had ever used, as my daughter went to a private nursery. She was highly recommended to us and she did not disappoint!
Putting your trust in another person to look after your child, is such a difficult part of parenthood, especially when they are only 8 months old and have been unwell. I was very nervous initially as my son had been in hospital on a few occasions due to his breathing and I was thinking ‘how can she look at my 8 month old and other older kids on her?’ I can honestly say she has been amazing, she is like Superwomen!! The children really do look up to her and listen so well. She takes a genuine interest to develop your child the best she can.
Nicci would keep in touch through sending pictures, videos, or writing in a learning journal to keep us informed of our sons progress. This really helped. If she had any concerns/noticed any changes in him she would contact me immediately which again provided me with reassurance.
When my son was going through the ‘terrible twos’ stage she worked with me to ensure that we were providing consistent approaches and responses to his behaviours which worked very well.
Nicci used a wide variety of healthy meals and snacks which my son thoroughly enjoyed ha. She takes time to prepare meals for each child’s needs/age.
My sons development has been fantastic over the years, which a number of people have commented on. I can honestly say that a large part of this is due to the time, effort and opportunities that Nicci has provided him with. He would not have experienced half of the opportunities that he has if he had been in a nursery setting.
Today was my sons last day after 2 1/2 years. Nicci provided him with a secure, safe, fun and caring environment. She was referred to as ‘My Nicci’ by my son and I know that he will miss her dearly, as will we.
I would highly recommend Nicci as a Childminder and wish her lots of luck in the future. If I need support in the future I will definitely contact her for this.
I can not thank you enough Nicci for the care and love that you have shown our son, aswell as the patience and support that you have given us.

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by Kate about Nicola Richards on 15/09/2020