Dawnie81's Reviews

Some days I wonder who he prefers

When I started looking for childcare as a first time mum I had no idea what I was looking for or what I needed to know. From the first contact, Dawn was fantastic. She was warm and open, instantly making me feel at ease - I left our first meeting knowing that she was the right person for us and seeing other people and childcare settings only confirmed that.

Joshua has been with Dawn full time since he was 7 months old and as the title says some days I wonder who he prefers, he is always happy to see her in the mornings (unless he see's her husband first - then we've lost him!) and adores her 2 children along with all the other children she looks after and socialises with. There is never a day that they aren't doing anything, from trips to Knowsley safari or the splash park at Gullivers world to days at the park they are always up to something and there is always an educational element to it.

I can't recommend Dawn highly enough and although it's a number of years away at the moment I dread the day we have to take Joshua out of her care for school

Sheena & Joshua

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by SheenaW about Dawnie81 on 07/10/2016

Brilliant childminder

Dawn is a wonderful childminder. She is warm, friendly and cheerful and my daughter loves her. Dawn's background is very family orientated and I knew her care would be excellent after seeing how welcoming and affectionate her two children are. She is flexible and accommodating which makes juggling full time work and childcare really easy. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone.

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by Chloe123 about Dawnie81 on 07/10/2016

Fantastic childminder

I use Dawn as my childminder and have ad hoc childcare, often at short notice at times that get changed. Dawn has always been so professional but friendly and could not be more accommodating. My daughte looks forward to going there and I feel comfortable knowing that my daughter and twin boys are in safe hands. Dawn always has lots of engaging activities on hand for children of all ages. All of my children are happy and comfortable with her.

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by Parent about Dawnie81 on 24/06/2013

A wonderful childminder

I found Dawn on this site as we were looking for someone to look after our daughter.

Dawn was amazing from the moment we contacted each other. She was completely approachable and made our decision so easy to make and even our daughter who was 7months old at the time fell in love with her instantly.

We are both teachers and knowing ofsted regulations etc we just knew that our decision was the best for our little one.

Dawn organised settling in days for our little one before she started full days and whenever she went for these she never cried once (which for our daughter was a first) Dawn was wonderful on these days and put us all at ease.

I went back to work knowing she was in safe and happy hands and a place where she loved to go.

Dawn is very flexible indeed and is willing to in my eyes go above and beyond. She and her family (husband and 2 children) are all so lovely and we have had the pleasure to arrange out of hours play dates with my partners other child who loves them too.

Dawn has days all planned and there is never a time where fun, love and laughter is never being had. She writes a daily diary so we can see what they've all been up to and her food and sleep patterns.

Our daughter has been with Dawn now for nearly 5months and she is developing not only fantastic social skills but also with her communication skills.

She has the opportunity to be with lots of other children as Dawn meets up with another childminder on occasions and goes on lots of outings.

I would recommend Dawn to anyone who wants a friendly, professional, reliable, flexible and happy childminder for their child/ren who can flourish in a safe and caring environment.

A definite 5* from us.

Lindsey, Ian and Scarlett

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by Parent about Dawnie81 on 22/06/2013