Burgess409

Amazing childminder!

My niece went to Angela 5-6 years ago and as soon as I was pregnant I was messaging Angela to put us on the waiting list. Absolutely outstanding childminder, my daughter has gone here since she was 7 months (now nearly 11 months) and is absolutely thriving. We love the daily updates and how accommodating Angela is, honestly couldnt fault her service. It puts my mind at rest knowing my daughter is in amazing care and well looked after. She doesn't stop smiling as soon as she sees Angela at the door and when we come to collect her. Thank you Angela for being the best!

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by Kim about burgess409 on 11/02/2022

Response by burgess409 on 11/02/2022:

Thank you it’s a pleasure looking after your little one xxx

Brilliant in every way

I recently moved into the Southend - on - sea area at the end of October 2019 and contacted Angela for childminding services for my little boy who is one year old. I recieved such a positive response from Angela and upon visiting her home before my son was due to start I knew I had chosen a childminder that would be right for my son. Her home was so welcoming, calm and inviting with so many activities available that the children she was caring for were making use of, having fun and learning at the same time.
My son has now been with Angela for almost a full year now and i feel that she is not just my childminder but part of our family. Each morning when we are getting ready to go to Angela's my little boy is so keen to arrive and has such a great day every time he is being looked after by Angela. Its really great that I can go and teach at my school knowing that my child has the upmost care whilst there. I really enjoy recieving progress updates through many photos that has been made for him both online and as a book handmade by Angela. I also love reading all of the comments that Angela has recorded as my sons learning journey and we continue to build on each task whilst at home.
I would highly recommend Angela as she has really helped my son progress in so many ways, for example, correct hand washing during the COVID 19 pandemic, active listening, learning, following the early years foundation frame work and giving my son confidence that will be precious for his next stage.

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by elaine about burgess409 on 15/07/2020

Response by burgess409 on 15/07/2020:

Thank you for your lovely words, they are appreciated so much. You have all become part of our family x

Amazing childminder!

Angela has looked after both of my children over the last 6 years and I could not recommend her highly enough. I was very apprehensive about leaving my daughter when I had to return to work but Angela helped every step of the way. The amount of care and support she provides to all the children in her care is outstanding. She provides a wide variety of activities for the children each day and I love hearing about what they have been up to on the Babys days app. She prepares the children so well to move on to school, both of my children have made such amazing progress, I will never understand how she does it! They have both enjoyed their time at Angela's so much and we will miss seeing you every day next year.

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by ciaramae about burgess409 on 12/07/2020

Response by burgess409 on 13/07/2020:

I’m going to miss you all too. It really won’t be the same without Alex xx

Nurturing and kind childminder, highly recommend!

Angela has looked after our little boy from baby though to toddler and we have always been extremely happy with her childcare provision. Angela is nurturing, loving and kind to the children and this shows in her practise every day. Oliver is always excited to go to Angela's house and his learning has come on leaps and bounds while he has been there. Angela always goes the extra mile with special dates in the calendar and we have really appreciated the creative gifts that she makes with the children to send home. We love the daily updates that we receive through the Baby's Day app and our little boy always comes home happy with a big smile and often with a few drawings too! We will be sad when he has to move on and cannot recommend Angela highly enough.

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by Gemma about burgess409 on 07/07/2020

Response by burgess409 on 07/07/2020:

Thank you, for your lovely words. I am going to miss you all so much xxx

100% the best childminder!

I moved to the area so was looking for a flexible and welcoming setting for my 10/11month old and I stuck so lucky with Angela. My daughter had previously been to another childminder so I already had some idea of what to expect but Angela far exceeded my expectations and was 100 times better than the previous childminder. She would keep me informed daily on the activities through the Baby Days system but would also take the time to have a chat on drop off or pick up. She taught my daughter how to write her full name and all the phonics. My daughter has recently started school and even the teacher had commented that Angela was the first childminder she had visited (previously only visiting nurseries for visits before the children start) and said that she was blown away by how much Angela has taught the children in her setting and that she has done an amazing job with the phonics, I couldn't agree more! My daughter has grown into an intelligent and independent little girl and I can honestly say Angela has contributed to that massively. One of things I liked about Angela's setting was that it definitely felt like a home from home environment and all the children are well behaved and looked after as they're in a small group. My daughter has made such great friends in the setting over the 3 years she attended and because they are all of a similar age (under 5) they got on very well and she was very sad to leave them. I also like that Angela does a lot of different activities with the kids and occasionally goes out for walks (and was even more happy that the children aren't dragged out for a school run everyday and aren't joined by loads of older children unlike most childminders in the area!!) I would 100% recommend Angela to any of my friends and family! We miss you already Angela :(

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by Kerry about burgess409 on 28/09/2018