Reviews for Childminder in Reading - MuddyBootsProject

Right person, right time!

We are very lucky to have found Melanie - she was able to look after my 3 year-old son and 5 year-old daughter during lockdown (as key worker’s children), and she has been amazing!
My fussy eater son now eats vegetables (the food is amazing), the setting is beautiful and so well equipped, we love her straightforward but always caring approach, and she has been an inspiration in her safe and sensible approach to the pandemic.
The children have an amazing time with her - they run in excited every morning without turning to say goodbye, and can’t stop talking about their day when they come out!
It was only supposed to be a temporary stop-gap during the pandemic, but we are lucky enough to have secured a place for him next year as well.
Thank you Melanie, we are so grateful to have found you!

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by Laurie about MuddyBootsProject on 08/07/2020

Response by MuddyBootsProject on 08/07/2020:

Thank you so much for your kind words. They have settle very nicely and made lots of new friends they valued a lot by their friends and make me smile at lot.

OUTSTANDING

Melanie is simply the best!

Our son loves getting up in the morning as long as he knows he is going to Melanie's! He is now 3 and has been with her for over 2 years now, I give Melanie a lot of credit for helping him grow into the great little person he has become.

We have been nothing but happy with Melanie, our friends and family hear about her often, and every time we meet with other parents we make sure we speak of how lucky we are to have found her!

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by Ephie about MuddyBootsProject on 08/11/2018

Totally Happy Toddler!!

Melanie has been caring for our son Freddie (aged 3) in her setting on a full time basis since he was 9 months old.
My wife and I have been extremely happy with the care Freddie has received, and the great progress he has made. Melanie’s home is always welcoming, clean and well organised and Freddie has great fun playing with all the toys, games and books. Her garden is fantastic as are the rest of her settings, giving the kids freedom to play and explore. He’s made great friends with the other children in Melanie’s care and is always happy to get ready in the morning to go!
Melanie provides a wide, fun range of activities including plenty of outdoor exercise and trips to local attractions including farms and zoos. Freddie loves this and these added experiences are helping immensely to increase his vocabulary and understanding of the outside world. Without Melanie’s constant tuition and attention I don’t think that Freddie would have made the progress he has.
Freddie receives all of his meals, freshly prepared and his diet is excellent because of Melanie’s introduction of new and varied foods. His behaviour is fantastic which is testament to Melanie’s patience and communication with Freddie.
Not only does Melanie look after Freddie on a full-time arrangement, but we also receive an online diary in the evenings which keeps us regularly up to date with the activities Freddie is undertaking as well as the food he has eating during the day. The added bonus of pictures shows us how happy Freddie is!
Melanie has seen Freddie learn to walk, talk and develop in to a very happy little boy and without her guidance and support we don’t think he would have progressed so well.
We are so happy with the level of care Freddie receives and will be sad when it is time for him to move on
Melanie is a brilliant child-minder, who we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.

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by salome about MuddyBootsProject on 10/07/2014

Professional and dedicated

Melanie is a professional, dedicated and talented childminder. The moment I met her and experienced the environment in which children in her care are looked after, I had no hesitation whatsoever in entrusting her with my daughter's care.

Melanie provides a schedule of activities which rivals that of any nursery I have encountered. Any initial misgivings I may have had about childminders not being able to compete with the repertoire of nursery activities have been completely over turned by Melanie's amazing schedule.

Melanie provides children with both a fun and educational schedule, in a warm and loving environment.

I would highly recommend Melanie to any parent who wants reassurance that their children will be cared for to the highest possible standards available and who will thoroughly enjoy and benefit from the experience of being away from Mum and Dad.

PS - her cooking, apart from being nutritious and varied, is delicious!

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by Parent about MuddyBootsProject on 20/12/2011

Fantastic Childminder

My daughter was with Melanie for nearly 2 years and it was the best decision we ever made. My daughter was so happy at Melanie's and I knew automatically that she would be safe and happy with Melanie and her family. When we sadly had to move our daughter out, it was a very sad day and we still miss her!
The facilities at Melanie's house are brilliant and she always had a wide range of toys, books and activities for the children to do.

Melanie is a great cook and our daughter without doubt prefers Melanie's food to mine!

I would thoroughly recommend Melanie to anyone as she is 100% professional as a child minder, loving to the children, and her daughter is a great role model for my little girl!!

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by Parent about MuddyBootsProject on 12/12/2011

Excellent Childminder

My daughter started with Melanie for 3 days a week at the end of August and settled in straight away. She now gets excited as we drive down the road towards Melanie's house.

Melanie has made the transition of going back to work so much easier for me as I know that my daughter is in a secure location with a childminder who is pragmatic and caring. Melanie does so many activities with the children that are fun, educational and encouraging of exploration and development. The children all play so well together in the environment she has made.

I am so pleased that I found Melanie and that she had a place available when I was looking for a childminder. In the new year my daughter starts full time there and I am sure she will enjoy everyday, I would definately recomend her.