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(5 from 11 reviews)
Sam started looking after my daughter when she was 8 months old until we unfortunately had to leave London when she was 2.
Sam understood how difficult it is to leave your baby with someone for the first time and was so flexible and understanding to both my daughter and my needs, including our difficult dietary requests.
My daughter has absolutely loved being in Sam's care. She has learned so many new skills and loves the many special outings and new friends she has made.
I cannot recommend Sam highly enough. I feel very lucky to have found her and we will all miss her and her little group very much.
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JDurant
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on 16/05/2024
Sam looked after my 2 year old daughter for a year and I honestly couldn’t recommend her enough. She is extremely professional & made me feel really at ease with daily updates & pictures.
My daughter was very happy with Sam & was kept very busy with playgroups, day trip’s & indoor activities. She was always very happy to go to Sams house & they built a very good relationship that made my daughter feel safe & comfortable.
Sam provides a very clean, calm & safe space for children to learn & Play in her home.
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Ella
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on 04/12/2022
Sam looked after our 2 year old daughter since she was 13 months. Our daughter has loved being in her care and we can see the wonderful milestones she has reached and skills she has developed with Sam.
Sam provides a wide range of stimulating activities and attends local playgroups, parks, farms, libraries.
Our daughter settled in quite quickly which was a huge relief and Sam has been very supportive working together and helping us to navigate transitions and big life events.
Sam is kind, caring and organised and fantastic at communication with us as parents. Sam provides regular updates and photos throughout the day and was always available if we needed to get in contact.
Sam has a warm, professional and loving setting for the kids and her family are wonderful.
Sam has treated our daughter like her own and we know that our daughter will have very fond memories of her time with Sam for years to come.
We have recently moved out of the area and already miss Sam very much.
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Ani
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on 10/10/2022
The idea of leaving my first baby with someone else was such a worrying thought. However, when i met Sam I immediately felt that she was the one to mind my little girl.
My daughter loves Sam so much, and would smile every morning when we would knock on Sams door.
Sam did so much more than we thought she would have done in terms of her development, almost like having a private tutor! Sam was meticulous at ensuring her daily diary was kept up to date, keeping us up to date daily with photos of what they were doing.
The only reason we left was because my daughter was given a place at nursery, for if not she would still be with her - as we also miss her very much.
Sams amazing. Truly. X
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Mandy
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on 02/01/2021
Our sons started with Sam when they where 2 years old and 9 months old. Having never been away from us I was understandably extremely upset at having to leave them. Sam was absolutely fantastic at not only settling the boys in but also reassuring me and keeping me updated on how they was getting on.
She lays on a wide variety of activities including visits to local play and stay groups, farm trips, park trips, soft play, museums and Gymnastics. She follows the EYFS and plans activities which are suitable for the child's age and ability.
It was very important to us that our children would be cared for in a home from home environment and that they would not be stuck in 1 room / building all day, hence us choosing a childminder setting instead of a nursery. Sam offers a wide range of healthy food options and both boys throughly enjoyed their meals and snacks provided.
The only reason we had to leave Sam was because our son started reception and the younger one was given a place in the school nursery. The care and support that they both received with Sam has meant that they have been able to join school at quiet an advanced level for their ages.
I would throughly recommend using Sams setting for childcare until a child reaches school age. The one 2 one educational support that she can offer really does offer them a great beginning to their school life. And all their socialising activities take place within the many play groups and stay and plays that she attends with them.
Most importantly Sam is caring and our children loved her and we all really miss her.
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Nashdebb
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on 22/11/2020
My little boy started going to Sam's when he was just over a year old, initially one day a week, then increased to two days as time went on. I was so grateful to Sam for the care he received there, and particularly for her communication with me as a somewhat anxious mum! My little boy was happy to go back each day - he went through a little phase of not being happy going (for no reason other than children have phases!) but Sam dealt with it so well and, as expected, after a few weeks he was back to normal. She was a brilliant combination of professional and friendly and I was so impressed with her desire for and work towards my little boy's development. She involved the children in a great range of activities, including farms and dinosaur world and play groups and the park and all sorts. She also somehow got him to eat food that the picky little blighter would turn his nose up at home!) I would recommend her to anyone!
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AudsP
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on 21/01/2020
Our daughter always came home happy after a day in Samantha’s care. She made great friendships with other children and got to participate in a variety of field trips and activities: baking, crafts... Samantha clearly knew how to set boundaries for the children too, and the communication we received was exemplary.
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Laura
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on 08/01/2020
Sam has been an amazing childminder for my son, Alex, who started with her when he was 10 months old. We have been very happy with her over the last 7 months and we are sad to be leaving her now as my son transitions to nursery. Initially, I was so nervous (as a first-time mum) leaving him with someone else, but from Day 1, Sam's caring and kind nature put me at ease. She is very attentive with the children and sends regular updates about what they are doing and where they have been (trips to the park, farm, soft play etc), which is really nice. She also provides a little book where she notes what my son has eaten, how many nappy changes, nap times etc. At pick up time, she is always happy to chat and tell you about their day. She has also been really good at highlighting any milestone that my son has hit and bringing important things to my attention. My son absolutely loves his time with Sam and gets quite excited when I say we are going to Sam's. That shows me that she is providing a wonderfully engaging environment for him. Overall, we have had a really lovely experience with Sam and would definitely recommend her to any parents out there.
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Tari M
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on 15/08/2019
My one year old son is with Sam for her full 4 days a week. He's happy and settled with her and the environment. He really enjoys the regular outings to local playgrounds, libraries and parks. He also loves the meals and snacks which are fresh and varied. Sam is great at communicating with both daily photos on Whatsapp and the daily diary. This is our first time in childcare and Sam has been very supportive and reassuring in the transition. We'd definitely recommend Sam!
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Sasha
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on 27/07/2018
Our daughter Kiki goes to Sam 2 days a week from when she was 9 months old, which was her first time away from us as sole carers.
Sam was extremely professional but at the same time warm & personable and could not have been easier to deal with when we signed up.
Sam ensures the kids do a variety of activities in the day, while adhering to their routines. Due to keeping this balance our daughter always come back in a very chipper mood at the end of the day!! I have picked up great tips from Sam i.e. weaning food ideas as she has an older daughter so very competent with the different baby/ toddler stages. Sam also makes all her meals from scratch, which ensures they are fresh and nutritious.
Sam keeps us updated of Kiki's activity through a personal annotated diary, pictures in our whatsapp group and general chat on pick up. Sam has even made Kiki a family tree book with pictures of her weekly expeditions, which is something we will cherish.
Our daughter overall has settled in very quickly and obviously really likes spending time with Sam and the other children. I would highly recommend her as a childminder.
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Anusua
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on 26/07/2018
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