Simone88's Reviews

Gold dust

Simone is one of a kind, something special that you don’t find reality, if at all! Amazing manner with the children, sets them at ease, ensures their emotional and physical wellbeing is paramount. Educational, fun, caring, and child centred. My children love going to Simone’s, and neither of them like to go anywhere really. She is SEND, neurodiversity, and disability experienced. Their time there is relaxed, safe, engaging, and something the look forward to all week. I wouldn’t trust my children with many people but I know they are very well looked after here, with all their needs met. Simone has good clear communication with both children and parents, her lovely little dog, cat, tortoise and other pets make my children’s day as they love them all.

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by Gabby on 12/11/2025

Exceptional childminder

Since the very first day Grace met Simone , she has been absolutely brilliant. She’s incredibly understanding, patient, and has a natural ability to connect with children of all ages. She diffuses situations calmly before they even become a problem, guiding and supporting the children to make thoughtful, independent decisions.

She encourages them to consider other people’s feelings and to speak up for themselves with confidence. I really admire how she helps the children make their own risk assessments — for example, understanding why it’s not safe to take toys on the trampoline — and she always explains things in such a kind and fair way.

Her home is a safe, welcoming space filled with activities, toys, and opportunities for every age group to play, explore, and grow. She creates an environment where children feel valued, capable, and confident. I couldn’t ask for anyone better to care for Grace.

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by CW73 on 12/11/2025

Great Childminder

Simone is a really great childminder. I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for childcare that offers is that little bit extra. She is experienced and very knowledgeable with kids who have additional needs and provides care for my two children. One of which is dyslexic, ADHD and suspected ASD. She understands how to not only care for children with additional needs but how to offer educational activities which are goal orientated and very practical. She is simply much more than a childminder. My children love going there each week. Having a childminder who understands the individuality of each child is important to us and having her in our lives has been a game changer for us as parents and small business owners.

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by Laura on 22/08/2025

Worked with my children for over 5 years

I have 3 children (11, 8, 3) Simone has watched my children 2 nights a week for over 5 years. She watched my son from 1 week old. She is a very responsible and reliable person. And I wouldn’t trust anyone else with my kids. The children love her and she always has lots of fun with them. She has done feeds, changes and bed routines. She has a natural ability with children and it shows when she is around them. I feel very confident that my children are safe and well looked after when I leave them with Simone.

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by ruth01 on 16/12/2020

Response by Simone88 on 16/12/2020:

Thank you, your children are amazing and have been a pleasure to look after all these years! I look forward to seeing you all again.