Gina Dodson's Reviews

An Absolutely Amazing Childminder!

We feel so lucky to have found such a perfect childminder! She truly provides a home away from home for our children. She cared for our 1-year-old and 3-year-old (during the holidays) with so much love and attention.

She goes above and beyond every single day—taking them to parks, libraries, playgroups, messy play sessions, and even baking with them! The artwork they bring home for special occasions is beautiful and full of creativity. She’s also introduced our children to so many new and healthy foods, which we really appreciate.

Most importantly, she is such a warm and caring person who makes every child feel safe, happy, and loved. We couldn’t recommend her highly enough!

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by R Es on 04/09/2025

The Best of the Best!!!

I honestly couldn’t ask for a better childminder. From the very first day, she has created such a warm, welcoming, and nurturing environment where my child has absolutely thrived. Her genuine care, patience, and attention to each child’s individual needs are clear in everything she does.

She keeps me updated with lovely little photos and messages throughout the day, which always put a smile on my face and reassure me that my child is safe, happy, and engaged. It’s clear she puts a lot of thought into the activities she plans – they’re fun, educational, and perfectly suited to the children’s interests and stages of development.

It’s such a relief to go to work knowing my child is in such capable and caring hands. I’m so grateful we found her, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to any parent looking for a safe, loving, and stimulating setting for their child. She truly is the best!

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by Victoria on 26/08/2025

We were lucky to have her

We feel so lucky to have found Gina. She looked after my two little ones for 18 months and we couldn’t be happier with the care she provided. She took my daughter to preschool, and later to school, and looked after my son during the day too. They were always out and about having adventures, and both kids were keen to share the fun they’d had when we picked them up. As a couple without any family nearby, we needed to find a childminder who felt like family, and we definitely found that in Gina. She’s warm, reliable and so caring and we’re sad that a change in work circumstances meant our children had to stop attending her setting. Gina, thanks so much for everything you did for us. Parents, you won’t find better in the Knoll area!

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by saramull on 23/08/2025

A Wonderful Childminder Who Feels Like Family

Gina has been an integral part of our lives for the past three years, caring for our son on a full-time basis since he was just one year old. From the very beginning, she has shown an extraordinary level of care, warmth, and dedication that goes far beyond what we could have hoped for.

Our son absolutely adores Gina and treats her like a true member of the family. He is always excited to go to her house, eagerly looking forward to the fun-filled activities they will do together each day. Whether it's creative play, outdoor adventures, trips out, or simply spending time together, Gina brings so much thoughtfulness, enthusiasm, and joy to everything she does. Her home is a safe, loving, and stimulating environment where our son has truly thrived.

Over these years, Gina has shown remarkable flexibility and willingness to go the extra mile and provided so much support to our family, and we genuinely believe she has brought out the very best in our son. Her care has been foundational to his development, and we owe her so much.

Gina has been also providing ad-hoc after-school and holiday care for our older daughter, who has formed a wonderful bond with her as well. We gave our daughter the choice between attending an after-school club or going to Gina’s—and she has repeatedly and without hesitation chosen Gina every time. That speaks volumes about the kind of loving, engaging, and trusted presence Gina has become in both of our children's lives.

We feel incredibly fortunate to have found someone as special as Gina. She has given us total peace of mind and has provided our children with a truly beautiful and enriching start. We cannot recommend her highly enough to any family looking for not just a childminder, but a genuine partner in their child’s care and development.

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by Justyna on 04/08/2025

Exceptional

Gina looked after both my boys from them being babies up until school age. She has been such a fundamental part of my boys growing up and looked after them as if they were her own children. They really formed such a special bond with her.

They were spoilt with lots of lovely home cooked meals and enjoyed activities such as arts and crafts, baking and trips to the park/playgroups. Gina always went above and beyond! They really loved going to Gina’s and I always knew they were in the best possible hands when they were with her. She’s extremely reliable and such a warm genuine person and the only one that can keep my 2 rowdy boys in check. I can’t recommend her enough!

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by Kerry on 31/07/2025

Amazing

I honestly do not know what we would have done without Gina. She is amazing, and it’s been a home from home for my two boys. My boys have been there for 6. and half years and has flourished.
Highly recommend!

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by Sylwia on 23/07/2025

Fantastic in every way

We have been with Gina for over 6years, She provides a caring environment for my 2 Sons. She is reliable, lovely and caring. I would consider Gina as part of the family. We love and trust her whole heartedly with our Children. A heads up that the carrot cake she makes with the kids is fantastic too!

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by Charlott on 08/07/2025