Blossom

Absolutely fantastic!

We couldn't be happier with the care that Emma and Sheila give to our daughter. They plan days out most days such as to the park, sensory play, farms and messy play.
The communication is brilliant- we have a daily diary outlining what she has been like, eaten etc throughout the day. Emma is also in regular contact with all the parents via text to keep us informed of anything. Each child also has the most fantastic learning journey book which has photos and captions of what they have been doing and explains how this maps across to where they are developmentally.
The meals are varied and our daughter always eats everything.
We have struggled in the past to find childcare that we are happy with but we can now both go to work with peace of mind that out daughter is in the best possible hands.

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by Parent about Blossom on 25/01/2018

Excellent

I can't recommend Emma enough. Both her and Sheila really go the extra mile when caring for my son. He has come on such a long way since starting at Blosson Tree, he has made lots of new friends and is becoming very independent getting ready for starting school in September. He always has lots of fun stories to tell us about all the activities and days out they have. He will be very sad to leave when he starts school! Communication is always great, Emma writes down what they've been up to and what they've eaten etc everyday. Couldn't ask for more :-)

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by Parent about Blossom on 17/06/2016

very happy parents

After a bumpy start searching for the right childminder, my husband and I found Emma and thank goodness we did. Emmas home is a lovely setting for babies, toddlers and young chidren, with a dedicated playroom filled with educational and fun toys which support childrens development. Emmma has also provided a fun outdoor space so the children can experimemt with water and sand as well as outdoor toys. Emma plans activities each day whether that be nature walks, play centres or trips to farms and the beach so the children are always exposed to new experiences.

Any parent faced with having their child cared for by someone other than themself is faced with feelings of guilt and anxiety. Emma makes every effort to communicate with parents by sending pictures via text msg throughout the day and provides a written summary at the end of each day.

My husband and I wanted to place our daughter in a safe environment that is structured but fun. Not only did we find this with Emma we are also lucky to have found someone that has welcomed our daughter as if she is part of the family and looks after her just as we would, with love.

We couldn't recommend her enough, if you think a childminder is the right option for you then you must meet Emma.

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by Parent about Blossom on 04/08/2015

Highly recommended

I moved my children to Emma at Blossom Tree. childcare after we moved house and they had to change nursery. They were both really unsettled and unhappy at the new nursery so I decided to try out a childminder, after always feeling strongly that nursery was the better option. As soon as they met Emma both my children (then 2 and 4) bonded instantly with her. Her home is lovely and welcoming and there is always a calm atmosphere (which never happens at a nursery!). It also feels very safe and child friendly. There is a very inviting playroom that my children love with books, small world toys, dressing up and lots more. They also love playing outside at her house and there are lots of outdoor toys for them to play with. Emma takes the children out everyday, to a playgroup or the park, they have even been to Spanish lessons, bowling and the cinema!
Emma is very organised and spends time every week with my 3 year old on her pre school work. She has come on leaps and bounds and recognises colours, shapes, numbers and letters.
They regularly meet up with other child minders and this gives my youngest lots of interaction with other children which I feared she wouldn't get from going with a childminder rather than a nursery. Her confidence has grown and she initiates friendships on her own and even told me she has a best friend!
Emma is professional yet really friendly and helpful and has gone out of her way on numerous occasions when I've forgotten to send something into school or needed them dropping off somewhere etc .
I definitely feel we made the best decision in sending our children to Emma. They have all the educational and interaction aspects I wanted from a nursery but with the added bonus of a calm, safe, personal environment. I get lots of communication on what they've been doing/feeling/how they have behaved each day and get at least one picture msg each day showing me what they are up to. This is lovely and always brightens up my day.
Both my children are very fond of Emma, they look forward to going and tell me they have missed her when we have been on holiday.
I couldn't recommend her more highly.

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by Hannah about Blossom on 17/07/2015