Little Stars's Reviews
Childminder
4.79 out of 5
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Below are the latest reviews for Little Stars. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk members and not of Childcare.co.uk. Parents must carry out their own checks and references on childcare providers to ensure that they are completely happy before enaging in the use of their services.
I chose Sarah as my sons childminder and couldn't have chose better.
Sarah is a genuine lovely lady who always has the children's best interests at heart.
She works tirelessly to make sure everything is up to date and as it should be.
Activities and fun are never ending.
My son absolutely loved his time with Sarah and I would chose her over and over again
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Milly
on 25/09/2021
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Little Stars
on 25/09/2021:
Thank you so much for your lovely review :)
Sarah accepted junior into her care group very promptly and put me and junior at ease with the transitioning, she took the time out to learn about junior, what he liked, disliked and what learning would help him strive with his learning, even trying to incorporate his 2nd language at times.
Sarah is a well known professional that is always putting the childrens safety first.
Its always daunting letting your baby go into a childcare setting but i can comfortably say that sarah will go above and behond for your child.
Thanks Sarah.
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Lorna
on 24/09/2021
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Little Stars
on 24/09/2021:
Thank you so much for your lovely review :)
I was looking for a childminder for my first born,, I was very nervous about leaving her with anyone but with needing to work I had no choice and looked around for the right childminder ,,, sarah welcomed us into her home and filled us both with confidence and we didn’t need to look no further,,, during my daughters time there I had no issues and she absolutely loved it there she went there quite shy by the end she came out her shell with lots of fun and educational play,, she loved being around the other children,, I loved how organised it was and the routine also helped ,,,, Sarah always kept me informed with any chances or anything that I needed to know during the time my daughter was there ,, thank you for everything xxxxxxx
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Wags
on 24/09/2021
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Little Stars
on 24/09/2021:
Thank you for your lovely review :)
My little boy was with Sarah from 1 until he started school. He absolutely loved it and loved Sarah and everyone ,she does so much for the children and treats them like her own .Best childminder by far my little boy still runs up to Sarah whenever he see her and gives her a hug .
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Naomi
on 24/09/2021
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Little Stars
on 24/09/2021:
Thanks so much for your lovely review :)
My boys loved going to Sarah, she is amazing, she offers the children so much!! scheduled play, routine, days out, the children have so much fun, they love Sarah & although growing up still talk about the fun they had with her & the children, I wanted a caring loving environment for my challenging boys & Sarah offered that & more, I can’t express enough how highly thought of Sarah is & professional amazing lady!! x
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Lisa
on 24/09/2021
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Little Stars
on 24/09/2021:
Thank you so much for your lovely review :)
This is an amazing childminder she was so welcoming form the first time me and my daughter visited . Sarah was my daughter's childminder for over two years and she always enjoyed being with Sarah every day. You couldn't ask for a better place to look after your little ones ..
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Shane
on 24/09/2021
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Little Stars
on 25/09/2021:
Thank you so much for your lovely review :)
We used to go to Sarah and her settings before my youngest joined full time school my boy always came home smiling happy and always said how much he enjoyed his stay, Sarah is the most caring outgoing childminder who is always putting the kids first in every aspect, honestly in my opinion if your looking for a 10* childminder little stars is the only place I'd recommend
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Kirsty
on 24/09/2021
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Little Stars
on 25/09/2021:
Thank you so much for your lovely review :)
My son was previously in Sarah's care before he went onto school and he absolutely loved it, She is so friendly and welcoming, her family is lovely and her work place is great, my son has fond memories and often asks to revisit Sarah would definitely recommend this setting 💙
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Louise
on 24/09/2021
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Little Stars
on 25/09/2021:
Thank you so much for your lovely review :)
Well what can i say, I will always be eternally greatful to sarah for taking on one of my boys.
Not only did she just look after him three times a week, she exceeded my expectations.
Made me feel completely at ease about leaving my son for the first time, she always kept me up to date with how he was settling in and sending me pictures to reassure any mums crazy mind.
Honestly cant thank you enough for everything you have done and helped me through a difficult time in my life.
Definitely made a friend.
Sarah will always go above and beyond with anything, 100% would recommend.
Thank you.
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Emma All
on 24/09/2021
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Little Stars
on 25/09/2021:
Thank you so much for your lovely review :)
Our son was lucky to find Sarah, he's never been so happy. The help and support Sarah and Katy provide is outstanding and they are very accommodating and flexible with collection times which can fluctuate on a daily basis due to my job.
Couldn't manage without them now.
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Darren
on 23/09/2021
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Little Stars
on 24/09/2021:
Thank you so much for your lovely review :)
We moved our little 6 year old boy to Little Stars in July and it was the best thing we could have done. Both Sarah and Katy are absolutely brilliant, not only do they support each and every child but also the parents too. We were very lucky to find such a wonderful setting. Thank you for everything you do... you guys are incredible xxx
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vicky
on 23/09/2021
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Little Stars
on 24/09/2021:
Thank you so much for your lovely review :)
Little Stars is the best childminding service in Lincoln. Both Sarah and Katie are caring, committed and professional. They understand the needs of every child and offer exceptional care. They make the setting so warm and welcoming. The activities are creative and purposeful. Sarah and Katie make every child feel valued and take a genuine interest in their progress through the years at school.
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Pickles9
on 22/09/2021
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Little Stars
on 22/09/2021:
Thank you so much for your kind review :)
My son, now 2, has been going to Little Stars since he was 8 weeks old, starting out for 2 hours a week to now going 4 full days a week. He loves it there and talks (alot!) about his friends and the fun things they do there and my favourite thing is getting the pics and videos during the day of my boy having fun! I'm sure he prefers it there than at home sometimes! 😆 Sarah, and Little Stars, have been a saving grace to my little family as we have no other support to help us with our boy and her support and flexibility has made our lives so much easier and we are forever grateful to her. So much so that when we moved out of Lincoln in Nov 2020, we chose to keep our boy there rather than find somewhere else because I don't think we'd find anyone better. Absolute lifesaver!
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Katie
on 22/09/2021
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Little Stars
on 22/09/2021:
Thank you so much for your lovely words :)
My son started here when he was just 9months old. Being born in lockdown he hadn’t ever been left without mummy or daddy. But when I needed to go back to work Sarah and Katie made me feel at ease and showed that my little boy was happy and well looked after. He’s now 14months old and gets so excited when going to them. They’re part of the family now and I have so much trust in them. I couldn’t think of anyone better to leave him with! They’re always finding new ways of entertaining the kids and even though my little boy is the youngest he is always involved. Best childminders ever xx
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Kay
on 22/09/2021
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Little Stars
on 22/09/2021:
Thank you so much for your lovely review :)
I have been using Sarah for a while now and it was running smoothly, until august this year my daughter attended the setting and I witnessed Sarah at the local park with all the children she had in that day however my daughter was absent. My daughter was left in the care of someone else who yet is still unknown. After addressing the situation with Sarah she acted in such an unprofessional manner, I’ve unfortunately had to take this matter further as it’s regarding a child! I really hope people approach this lady with care, please ensure you do your research when looking for a professional childminder.
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Cresswel
on 20/09/2021
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Little Stars
on 22/09/2021:
I am sorry you feel I acted unprofessionally as I pride myself on my professionalism and unprofessionalism is not the experience of other parents who have used my setting.
Whilst I cannot comment on cases in detail due to confidentiality, what I can say is that since I last spoke to you I have managed to obtain 100% rock solid proof that I wasn’t at the park that day, it also shows very clearly that I never left the setting at all that day for any reason. In addition to this evidence, during the time period you claimed I was at the park I also had a number of children collected by their parents from our setting, all of whom are able to confirm I was at home during those times.
I have followed my policies of notifying the relevant authorities and my governing body of your complaint as I am duty bound to do when anyone makes a complaint and I have been able to provide them with the evidence mentioned.
Your complaint is also logged in my complaints book and is available for any current or prospective parent to view as is a requirement by my governing body.
I wish you and your child all the very best for the future.
Sarah is an amazing childminder. She is child-centred, so caring and wants every child to be happy. Sarah is always smiling and positive. She takes time to talk to all of the children, know their personalities and draw the best out of them. I recommend Sarah to all parents.
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Pickles9
on 15/07/2021
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Little Stars
on 22/09/2021:
Thank you for your lovely review :)
I have used Sarah for a number of years now, unfortunately we are having to leave due to my child going to full time school from September, although I am hoping to keep a couple of days in the school hols as I can't bare the thought of leaving altogether!
Sarah has been amazing with my child, she is patient and kind, they always have so much fun together doing exciting and interesting things. Sarah has given me peace of mind to go back to work knowing my child is in safe hands and cared for.
My child has progressed amazingly with Sarah's support and she has helped in the preparation from her setting to my child becoming ready to start school.
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on 30/06/2016
My partner and I have used Sarah's childminding services for several years now, my son absolutely loves his time there. Sarah is always kind and considerate and helpful, she has accommodated us even though sometimes out shift patterns can be a bit awkward.
Sarah is a happy, bubbly person who seems to really enjoy spending the time with the children, they always seem to be doing something fun! My son particularly likes the outings, messy play and music time.
Sarah keeps us informed of how our son is progressing and works with us to resolve any concerns we may have,she has helped no end with many issues we were unsure of over the years as first time parents.
I believe we were very lucky to have found Sarah, we wanted someone who genuinely cared for our little boy rather than someone who saw him as a number, we definitely found that with Sarah, she always has time for both our son and us.
I would highly recommend this childminder as someone who has a homely environment, is kind and caring and who genuinely cares about the children she looks after.
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on 17/10/2012
I was so pleased to have found Sarah to care for two of my children, She is such a wonderful caring person, always has enough time for discussing my children's needs and progress and her home is such a warm friendly environment.
We were on the waiting list for Sarah and I was so pleased when we finally got a place! I was always amazed at how much Sarah did with my children and they always had great fun, my kids have come to see her more as a caring "auntie" than just a Childminder!if it wasn't for the fact we are moving 40 miles away my children would still be with her, I wish we could take her with us!
All in all I would say we could not have found anyone better to care for our children and anyone that manages to get a much coveted place with Sarah is very lucky indeed!!
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