Kidswithdebby's Reviews

One very happy baby

Our son started going to Debby when he was nine months old and he settled immediately and was comfortable, happy, nurtured and stimulated by the activities, the other children and with Debby's wonderful engaging expertise. Cut to five months later and he has gone back following lock down as easily as he first went. The relationship and environment that Debby has put in place has meant that he has not found the transition difficult or stressful at all, which has meant that we, as his parents, haven't either. We have been reassured by Debby's commitment to social distancing, both with us at drop off and pick up and in the choices she has made for stimulating activities for the children, as well as the phasing back of taking children into her care and how that has all been communicated to us. We feel our son is getting what he needs developmentally by being away from us and we have peace of mind that all the steps required to keep him and the other children in Debby's care safe are being taken and vigilantly monitored day by day as things evolve in our new normal. It has been absolutely wonderful to see our son thrive in the company of other children again and to see his excitement when Debby opens the door in the morning means we leave knowing he is in the best possible care, when he isn't with us. Thank you so much Debby (and Allan) for all you do.

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by KateLibb about Kidswithdebby on 20/08/2020

Amazing and loving environment

Dylan really enjoys his time with Debby and Alan and gets a lot out of their outings. He is always happy to attend the setting and when his dad takes him in the morning Dylan tends to be really animated when they turn on to their road. Dylan often talks to us about Paradise Park when he gets home on the days they have been there.. he loves the dinosaurs and talks about walking around and always shows us his stamp on his hand really proudly! He loves museums and anywhere he can run around pressing buttons or looking at animals which is something he gets to do quite a lot with Debby and Alan. One of the reasons why we chose them as childminders is because they put a great deal of emphasis on treating each child as individuals and being really caring and loving towards the children. I think Dylan sees his time with them as a second home! Also, they spend a lot of their time outdoors visiting mosques, chapels, national trusts and just being out in nature or running along the beach. Dylan has been with Debby and Alan for almost two years this coming May and he has thrived. We have recently had another little boy who will be looked after by them in September and knowing how happy Dylan has been with them will make it a lot easier for us as parents when the time comes. There are children of all ages at the setting which I think has been really positive for Dylan to learn to be gentle and caring with younger children.
As childminders they work in partnership with us and always keep us up to date with what they and the children are doing as well us keeping us informed of any relevant training they have undertaken. The Sparks videos that Debby creates are excellent and it's really good to see what they get up to. Debby and Alan send us photos and messages throughout the day when Dylan is with them and this is really lovely to see how they are all getting on. Dylan was born premature and I remember when we first met Debby and Alan they were very understanding with his needs and development. They often carried Dylan in a carrier that we lent them because this is where he was most happy when he was very young.

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by Shahira about Kidswithdebby on 17/02/2020

Loving environment

Our daughter has been with Debby and Allan for almost a year now. We are so happy that our friends recommended them to us and that we decided to leave our daughter in their care when I went back to work.
Debbie and Allan work closely together, which provides a great opportunity for Melissa to not only engage with two very caring and loving adults but to also spend a lot of quality time with other children. We love that they are always out and about, making sure that our daughter experiences different environments and sees and learns new things while being safe and loved. She was so small when she started, so it was a bit difficult at the beginning, but she has now formed such a strong and loving bond with both Debby and Allan!
It’s such a privilege to be able to see her grow and develop, which is made easier with all the information, messages and videos that we receive via whatsapp. It reassures us that our daughter is not only safe and happy, but is having unique experiences and adventures ☺

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by h_step about Kidswithdebby on 13/02/2020

Best in town!

I cannot recommend more highly. From the second we met Debby and Allan we knew they were perfect for taking care of our son who was 7 months when he started with them. Being our first child they took away any anxieties we had about leaving him and truly put our mind at rest offering advise and working with us to get him settled in, which he did instantly.
They offer such variety and diversity to their days, visiting lots of different places and offering lots of new experiences. They take everything into consideration to ensure our son is happy and content. When I drop off and collect children always seem so happy there. Couldn’t wish for any more, feel very lucky we found them.

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by Sophie about Kidswithdebby on 26/07/2019

Brilliant

I found myself in urgent need of some child care due to unforeseen circumstances. I was in a massive panic when I called Debbie and explained my situation. She quickly calmed me down and invited me round to meet her at her home. With in moments of meeting Debbie and her wonderful partner Allan ) who also is a child minder) I knew i wanted to send my little girl to them who at the time was 16 months old.
I know have a 3 month old and I will be sending her to Debbie when she is 6 months as there is no one else I trust enough to look after my baby :-)

My daughter has the most wonderful experiences with them and they are always out and about and Debbie sends me films and updates through out the day which I have asked for.

I couldn’t recommend her and her partner enough. Thanks for looking after the most precious thing in the world to me and which enables me to work and not feel guilty!

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by Jen about Kidswithdebby on 21/07/2019

Highly recommend

Our daughter started with Debby and Allan when she was only 5 months old so we were a bit anxious about how it would work out as she was not taking a bottle and had little experience with other people other than us. Due to Debby's and Allan's loving and caring natures, however, she quickly settled in and now seems to thoroughly enjoy spending time with them and the other children. We are updated with regular messages, videos and pictures which makes the whole process more relaxed for us. We strongly believe that our now 8-month old daughter benefits from spending time with experienced adults, other children, and the various activities (farms, castles, playground, pools, parks etc.) that Debby and Allan provide for her.

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by h_step about Kidswithdebby on 21/07/2019

Excellent service

Debby is fantastic- she’s so detailed and gave us really helpful updates while she was babysitting. Debby explains everything very clearly and had a lovely connection with our daughter. I would definitely recommend her!!

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by Emer about Kidswithdebby on 16/06/2019

Happy Twins

Debbie has a lovely, warming nature towards both parent and babies/ children. My 15month old twin boys are a little upset at hand over but within minutes are happy and settled. Videos and photo messages allow me to get on with work knowing they are safe, happy and being cared for. Days out encourage them to explore their environment and gain confidence. Highly recommended!

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by Jazzyd about Kidswithdebby on 29/01/2019

Fantastic carers!

We sent our son to Debby and Allan at 8 months, and they have both worked so hard with him and us to settle him in. It has been a big change for him, and Debby and Allan made sure they were able to provide the extra care he needed in those first weeks.
We get to see photos and videos each day of what the children are up to, so we can still be a part of all the new experiences our boy is having. The communication has been great, and we really feel like we are working as a team with them to offer the care and support he needs.
They are genuinely invested in our sons care, we have been lucky to find them.

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by David about Kidswithdebby on 26/09/2018

FANTASTIC!!

I use Debbie and Allan for after school care. I was anxious about my son's 1st day of school and having child minder on the very next day. All that vanished after meeting Debbie and Allan and hearing about the exciting activities they have in store for the kids. I especially love the daily updates of the kids at the park, seafront or just chilling indoors having their snacks and playing. Totally recommend their services :)

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by mpume about Kidswithdebby on 21/09/2018