Sam's Reviews

Outstanding childminder

Sam has been looking after my little girl for over 5 years now. My little girl is at school and is only looked after by Sam in school holidays now . Sam has always made my little girl feel very happy in her surroundings she not only looks at them as a job she includes them into her family. My little girl loves going to Sam’s and has the most amount of fun with the days out and activities Sam has planned for them. Would recommend sam to anyone who wants the best for their child and wants to see there child come on leaps and bounds. She has made lots of new friends over the years. The setting surrounding is like home from home and relaxed and nice for the children.

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by Melissa on 20/06/2026

Amazing Childminder

I have been using Sam as my childminder for over 10years. I would not send my children anywhere else. She is professional aswell as providing a home from home service and caring for all the children as if they were her own. My kids progress so well in the care of Sam and go to school ahead of their expectations. I couldn’t recommend Sam as a childminder anymore, and anyone choosing to send their little one to her will not be disappointed. Thank you Sam x

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by Abigail on 20/06/2026

Couldn't ask for a better childminder

Sam has been my childminder for 3 years and I couldn't have asked for anyone better. My little boy loves sam and her children, he loves the days out and all his little friends he has made! Sam has been very accommodating with my circumstances and has helped me out in many ways.
If you are looking for an attentive childminder who will love and care for your child like you do then Sam is who you need.

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by Hayley on 20/06/2026

Amazing Childminder

sam has looked after both my boys for just under a year now, my oldest has just left as he's about to start primary school and I must say Sam has been the most amazing childminder.
she's been great support and helped me out with extra days when needed.
sam has taken the kids to stay and plays most days and they have also been to the beach.
if you are looking for someone who your children will love and enjoy there time with them sam is the childminder for you

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by Hayley on 27/07/2024

Amazing

My daughter joined Sam around November time last year and she has been amazing in such a short period of time, in so many ways, we really couldn't have found a better childminder.
Ava absolutely loves going and gets excited to go to Sam's house. I feel Ava has really been included not only into Sam's setting but family too Ava loves her children. Ava has really thrived since joining and has learnt so much, just wish we had found Sam sooner!

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by Mackenzi on 13/04/2024

Brilliant childminder

Sam looked after my Son from the age of 2 until preschool. I could not be happier with Sam's help. Not only did Sam look after my son she really helped him develop aswell. Everyday Sam put in the effort to do something with them, they were always doing something fun. My son started off very shy and anxious and it really helped him become a confident, happy boy. Sam also encouraged him to start using the potty before we did and then really helped with potty training. He will really miss going to her house. Sam made a photo book of all thier memories and he loves looking at it. Thank you so much.

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by Leanne on 30/08/2023

Outstanding

Sam has been looking after our 3 year old for about a year.

Sam has bought out the best in our boy, with his speaking coming on leaps and bounds. His potty training has been pioneered thanks to Sam, not to mention his manners.

Our boy just loves going to sams - his first words daily are “am I going to Sams?” Or “Sam’s my best friend”.

She makes it interactive and interesting for the children she looks after, and he often comes home with stuff he has made in the day.

Sam is better than the best we could have hoped for. We wish we had found her sooner!

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by Allen on 09/07/2023

Excellent

My 3 years old son love spending time with Sam every morning, they have lot of fun and he's well looked after. My daughter (6 years old) joins them every school holidays and can't wait to go back every time.

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by Rut on 28/09/2022

Fantastic

Sam was a god send to my family in a very difficult time.I was left with the care of my 5 months old grandson.Sam was recommended to me and im so glad she took us on. The structure was perfect for him plus she was always looking for ways to enrich the childrens lives with trips and creativity

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by Deana on 18/07/2022

Fantastic childminder

I have 6 children, Sam has looked after my 4 youngest children. It was the best thing that ever happened to my family Sam looked after my daughter from 18 months - 5 years old then my twins from 18 months -7 years full and part time then my son from 6 weeks old to 5 years
During this time she has made my children and myself feel a part of her family The children enjoyed family outing with lots of activities included the beach the playgroups,walks with the dog meeting the pigs on some of her routes, activities like stay and play and other play centers. She taught them about the joys of routine which helped them be ready for the routines of school.
Sam helped them gain all the knowledge they needed to settle into school with no problems or stress. They all still remember happy times playing with Sam’s mum, the famous Nanny Lala.
Sam is a kind caring and loving person and I am so happy to have trusted her with my children for all those years.

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by Charlie on 14/07/2022

Sam has helped my son come out of his shell

After having bad experiences with nurseries my son was shy and hated leaving me, after just one week at Sam’s he was like a new child! He now cry’s if he does not attend Sam’s! He loves all the other children, her dog and loves all the fun activities. I could not recommend her enough. Sam is a lovely easy going lady and I felt at ease leaving her with my child.

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by Jordan on 13/07/2022

Emma morter

Hi just let you know Sam provides excellent childcare.shes had my son since he was a baby reliable and fun for all children's development. He has learned alot loves going to her even now his 5 years old.i work at basildon hospital and she always there if I need her. Lovely garden and lovely updates during the day to make you smile
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by Emma40 on 13/07/2022

great childcare provider

My daughter was with Sam for a number of months & during her time with Sam she progressed really well with her education. At the age of 18 months she had an extensive vocabulary. She's grown to be a confident little girl with many different experiences such as toddler groups visits to the farm and the zoo. My daughter got on very well with sams two children. Sam is very flexible and accommodating and makes the children very welcome & loved. When I return to work Sam will be my first choice to look after my two children. Considering the activities sam provides and the quality of healthy food options Sams fees are very reasonable. Thank you Sam for all your help.

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by Parent on 14/04/2012