Nicola Richards's Reviews

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I have 3 children and two of them have gone to a big school nursery setting's .so on my third I thought i would try a childminder because i thought the group of children would be a lot smaller and my son would get more one to one time my son was very clingy an shy. it took a while for him to come out his shell .but when he did it was amazing to see.
he has come on brilliantly since being with nicci .
nicci is brilliant with kai and all the children she as a Professional approach making sure they get a balance of learning an play. kai went on to his next stage of nursery in September an i honestly believe if i never choose for kai to go to nicci he wouldn't of settled in so well now at his nursery now kai still askes to go niccis house now witch i do like him to still go in the half terms

thank you nicci for all you have done with my kai see you soon x

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by Charlene about Nicola Richards on 23/09/2020

Not just a Childminder ‘My Nicci’

Nicci was the first childminder that we had ever used, as my daughter went to a private nursery. She was highly recommended to us and she did not disappoint!
Putting your trust in another person to look after your child, is such a difficult part of parenthood, especially when they are only 8 months old and have been unwell. I was very nervous initially as my son had been in hospital on a few occasions due to his breathing and I was thinking ‘how can she look at my 8 month old and other older kids on her?’ I can honestly say she has been amazing, she is like Superwomen!! The children really do look up to her and listen so well. She takes a genuine interest to develop your child the best she can.
Nicci would keep in touch through sending pictures, videos, or writing in a learning journal to keep us informed of our sons progress. This really helped. If she had any concerns/noticed any changes in him she would contact me immediately which again provided me with reassurance.
When my son was going through the ‘terrible twos’ stage she worked with me to ensure that we were providing consistent approaches and responses to his behaviours which worked very well.
Nicci used a wide variety of healthy meals and snacks which my son thoroughly enjoyed ha. She takes time to prepare meals for each child’s needs/age.
My sons development has been fantastic over the years, which a number of people have commented on. I can honestly say that a large part of this is due to the time, effort and opportunities that Nicci has provided him with. He would not have experienced half of the opportunities that he has if he had been in a nursery setting.
Today was my sons last day after 2 1/2 years. Nicci provided him with a secure, safe, fun and caring environment. She was referred to as ‘My Nicci’ by my son and I know that he will miss her dearly, as will we.
I would highly recommend Nicci as a Childminder and wish her lots of luck in the future. If I need support in the future I will definitely contact her for this.
I can not thank you enough Nicci for the care and love that you have shown our son, aswell as the patience and support that you have given us.

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by Kate about Nicola Richards on 15/09/2020

Fantastic Childminder!

My son has only been going to Nicci since March due to usual nursery having to close as a result of covid but in this short time he has really settled in. Nicci was a godsend to us at this time as me and my husband still had to work and Nicci has been flexible with what dats we needed and really helped us out.
I was worried about how my son would settle in as he couldn't do the usual settling in sessions and he didn't know Nicci or the other children but Nicci has been brilliant with both me and my son. Nicci sends me photos throughout the day to show me my son is settled and happy and always busy! From doing kids yoga to going on walks and strawberry picking- Nicci plans lots of activities! My son has watched caterpillars turn into butterflies and tadpoles turn into frogs which he has loved.
The environment is to a high standard and I know my son is safe and secure. There are a lot of learning and play activities and Nicci also takes time to do quiet work and my son has really come on with his letters and numbers.
I am happy Nicci was recommended to me and I wouldn't hesitate in recommending her to anyone needing childcare.
Thank you Nicci!

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by Clairemc about Nicola Richards on 01/07/2020

There is no one like her around

Nicci had been looking after my little boy since he was 8 months old (he is now 4)

We did a lot of settling in firstly for my benefit as my anxieties where through the roof, I was also breast feeding him so worried about that to basically I worried about EVERYTHING.

But what can I say, she was amazing always keeping me up to date with everything that he was doing and to be honest it doesn't feel like I've missed out on him learning as I was kept up to date. He also had a journal that he brought home regularly updating you on all his experiences and I to could comment.

He has been to so many places that I've never been and learned so much about the world around us that I no he wouldn't of got all this from a normal nursery which is why he is still going and will continue to do so on specific days during half terms.

He loves going there which is so important for him and me to know that he us loved, cared for and safe in her care. I can not thank her or recommend her enough.

Thanks for doing what you do Nicci your one in a million.

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by Ang about Nicola Richards on 29/06/2020

She loved my son

Nicci, is a great child-minder, my son loved her, every morning he looked forward to going to school. He called Nicci's setting school because Nicci provided learning opportunities with everyday things. Nicci loved my son, she put his needs first in terms of safety, happiness and she is firm and fair. Nicci corrects unacceptable behaviour such as playing rough with Sky (her dog), she would ask my son to go and sit on a "thinking step" for approx. 2 minutes. (I use this technique at home if my son throws tantrums and it works). However, Nicci gives lots of praises for good behaviour. Great communicator - she worked with me and she kept my family informed through a communication book and face to face meetings. At Nicci's setting she provides flexible hours and she does special theme days with the children. Nicci has kids all the time, which indicates she is doing a good job, recently she employed an assistance as she could not take more children without the required number of staff. Nicci, gives the children quality care and quality meals.

The kids have loads of fun outings, they attend other group meetings, my boy made some good friends also and the setting has a good range of toys and activities. Due to my work, some days I would be late to pick up my son but she is very flexible. Nicci is very organised about policies, invoices etc. and this helped me know where I am and it filled me with confidence. Nicci treats all the children in her care as if they are hers, she listens to them and plays with them. I did not know what to expect when my son went there because we are from a cultural minority group, but Nicci would take time to ask questions and research both cultural and religious attributes in order to deliver effectively. My son had to leave because we were moving from the area, but I will recommend her setting to anyone. Nicci has a good heart and she is very kind.


All in all Nicci provides a great service and she accepts views to bring up her level of care for the kids.

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by Siceciso about Nicola Richards on 10/07/2019

Excellent child minder

Nicci was my first child minder I had used for my 1 year old daughter I was very worried how she would settle. But had no need to be!
Nicci is amazing with the kids they love her. She is excellent at her job very professional,kind,caring and reliable.
My daughter attended lots of playgroups,days out, she learnt lots an came on in leaps an bounds.
Her diet while with nicci was great we received daily logs including pics of what she had been doing each day!
I then went on to put my older daughter in Nick's care an she also.thrived. I would highly recommend nicci as a child minder me an the two kids both miss her lots an I'm glad she played a big part in there growing up.

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by Mand38 about Nicola Richards on 18/02/2019

Amazing childminder!

This lady is an absolutely amazing childminder, she looked after my daughter Isla for a few months and Isla loved going to Nicola’s. She would keep me informed on their day with pictures and messages letting me know how Isla was getting on. The food was amazing, all freshly prepared and lots of variety too. Nicola is such a lovely person inside and out and i would highly recommend her to anyone looking for childcare xx

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by Leann about Nicola Richards on 18/02/2019

Reliable, consistent and approachable

Firslty, Nicola is a very hardworking, passionate, caring and a genuine person who is amazing at her job. The emphasis on educating the children (as well as fun days out and trips) is refreshing as some providers only offer 'play time'.

Secondly, my daughter (Laila) only started with nicola in September 2017. Laila was shy, quiet and very timid around new people and other children but since her time with Nicola she has blossomed in a short time. Her confidence has grown so much, she is out going and can make new friends. Laila is now ready for school with the confidence todo well.

Laila sometimes roleplays at home taking on the role of nicola. This is how much of an influence Nicola has been on Laila. The way Laila acts and talks when she plays Nicola shows how calming and effective her approach is to the children.

I wouldn't have completed my first year at uni without Nicola. She was understanding and caring towards me aswel as Laila. She was friend as well as Lailas minder.

She is truly a diamond and I am very grateful for her services. So much infact any future children I have will definitely be going to nicola. Because she is just brilliant at her job.

Highly recommend.
If you want your child grow into their very own little person with a thriving personality.

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by Joeanne about Nicola Richards on 02/08/2018

Amazing woman!

My son has been going to Nicola since he was 12 months old. As first time parents, and with him still being young we were obviously very nervous. we knew very quickly we had made the right choice. Reveiving regular photos and messages reassured us that he had settled well. Jackson doesn’t take to many people but adores Nicola and took to her very well! At first he was a fussy eater, but within a few weeks with Nicola’s help he will eat anything and everything!
Jackson has developed at such an amazing speed, since he has been with Nicola.
There’s not many people I trust to leave my baby with but trust her 100%.
So happy to have found an amazing childminder for when the next comes along...

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by Parent about Nicola Richards on 23/03/2018

Amazing childminder

Nic is an amazing childminder my children loved her still ask everyday about when there going back. Got my little boy to try all different kinds of foods when he wouldn't usually eat much and now he is a brilliant eater. Brilliant support and relays everything that they have done together there would always recommend

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by Kerry about Nicola Richards on 31/10/2017