Tinas Childminding's Reviews

Excellent

We started sending our son to Tina’s Childminders just after his 1st birthday. When looking for a minder we visited and spoke to a few but as soon as we met Tina and saw her set up we knew at once she was the one. Her home is so welcoming for children and set up so well and Tina is warm and inviting. The service we have had over the last 18 months has been second to none. Our son has always been quite upset at leaving us but Tina has always welcomed him in in a morning and settled him at once. We have never had any qualms of sending him there and he always tells us all about what he has been up to in his fun filled day there each week.

Tina and the other girls who work there are lovely. You feel safe sending your children there which was a very big deal for me sending my only son. He is given three hot home cooked meals each day and always comes home with a fully tummy. Tina frequently sends books full of pictures of your child home showing just what they have been doing and the fun activities they are given each week. These pictures are so great to see, and I don’t know of any other minders who do this. Our son also comes home with his key stage learning book always up to date so we can see how he is getting on which gives a lot of peace of mind knowing he is learning as well as having fun.

Another huge bonus of using Tina’s is her flexibility. I have had to on some occasions literally message her to ask if she has space the next morning and she will always accommodate us where ever possible. This flexibility in care is a great peace of mind for us working parents.

I would recommend Tina’s to anyone, the care provided is second to none and I know full well my son is in the best hands while I am at work.

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by Parent about Tinas Childminding on 30/10/2015

The best thing since .... chocolate

Tina has cared for my Daughter since she was 8 months old, after I was left in a situation where I had no choice but to return to work, upon being left as a single parent. At this time, I was very upset at the prospect of leaving my little girl as a baby and very apprehensive about putting her into childcare. After reading what felt like a million profiles, I found Tina on this site and went to visit her and the facilities. Straight away I felt comfortable and Tina's honest, to the point, whilst also caring attitude was a perfect match for what I needed. I wanted someone who would enforce the rules I would want to make for my child and give the love that I would too. I started care in August 2012 and my daughter is now at Nursery School and thanks to Tina, Sara and Katie ... She is polite, friendly and very sociable, confident and keen to learn. She absolutely loves it when she is there and I am never worried about leaving her. They have been flexible way beyond their requirements and have been invaluable to me in my situation as my dad has a terminal illness too, which means I often need care at quite short notice to accommodate his hospital appointments and it is never a problem. I Never thought I would entrust anyone to care for my 'world' but Tina, Sara and Katie I can honesty say, I would trust implicitly with my Daughter. I can't fault them, brilliant childcare and lovely ladies to boot. Abbee has learned so much with them way beyond what I ever expected her to learn pre-school years, their activities, learning, projects and mealtime are all equally Fabulous.... And to make this even better we get the photo albums and progress reports each term to see everything which is lovely too, seeing my little girl in action for the moments I would otherwise miss. All occasions are catered for appropriately, children's birthdays, easter, Halloween, Christmas, there is always a fun day for the children to look forward to and throughout the year she comes home with many things she has made... I especially love the Mother's Day cards! In the summer months it is all about the garden.... A brilliant and safe area that they all love.... And the food, the menu certainly beats my menu for lunches, I've even contemplated booking myself a place just for the food! I'm sure my daughter now prefers them to me .... She certainly listens to them more and when it comes to discipline ... They have definitely helped me with a few issues there. My little girl will always be a part of their 'family' which is exactly how we have been made to feel and in turn, they will always be my only childcare facility and more importantly friends to me and my daughter for life. I am quite sure my daughter will still be visiting in High School! I can't thank them or recommend highly enough! Wonderful. Vicky & Abbee x

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by Parent about Tinas Childminding on 27/10/2015

excellent flexible care

I would highly recommend Tina and her staff to anyone looking for childcare. I had never used a childminder before as I had always been able to rely on grandparents but when I decided to go back to university I needed extra care so began to look around. myself and my husband went to Tinas and had a look around and were instantly impressed. The children have loads of space indoors and outdoors, whilst still having a really lovely homely feel for them. My daughter has a food intolerance, but this wasnt a problem at all , Tina provided all meals and foods she could eat. Another issue for me was flexibilty because I was never sure when I would and wouldnt need my daughter to go but again Tina was so flexble, just a quick text and it was sorted. I think its a great place for young children to go to because its not too busy, so you can relax knowing your child is getting the attention they require, but on the other hand there are always other children there for them to play and interact without it being too hectic like a nursery. Thank you Tina, Sara and Katie

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by Parent about Tinas Childminding on 12/05/2015

Childminding at its best

My daughter has been full time with Tina since she was 8 months old; she's 2 1/2 now and I cannot say enough good things about the care she receives. Being a working mom is hard and leaves you feeling guilty and anxious but I've never had a days concern leaving her at Tina's house. Scarlett has come on so much in such a lot of ways, but the thing I'm most happy about is how her social skills and confidence are nurtured and encouraged...being at Tina's is like being part of a big family and the friendships Scarlett is making are so lovely to hear about (ALL the time!!)
Wonderful care, wonderful people!!

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by Parent about Tinas Childminding on 29/07/2014

Best thing I did was call Tina

When I first looked into childcare for my daughter I was so worried about leaving her somewhere where she might get ignored because of being so easy going. I am so so happy to have found Tina because my daughter has clearly learned so much and likes all the carers. She started when she was 15 months old and has been there a year nearly. My son is now also going to join my daughter and I am not intending on losing Tina anytime soon!

She is flexible, great communication, always offers advice when asked and instills good manners and expectations in the kids. She knows what she's doing, she does it brilliantly and is a really easy person to talk to.

Highly recommended

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by debbsm about Tinas Childminding on 29/07/2014

Fab childminder

Tina and crew have been fab, looking after my son and now my daughter who has come on so much, she misses going to T T's when she's not there asking for all the other children. The activities she does are fab and Charlotte really enjoys them all, especially all the messy ones!!

She is very flexible and reliable and wouldn't want anyone else to look after my children now I have found her x

Defiantly the best child minder in the area :)

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by Parent about Tinas Childminding on 29/07/2014

No better place for my child

I would recommend Tina and her staff to anyone, especially any first time mom that is a nervous and emotional wreck at the thought of leaving their child to go back to work etc, this was me and as well as providing reassurance to me the care to my daughter was evident from day one,

My daughter went to Tina's at 10 months old and since then she has developed so well with the help of Tina and her staff she is social, advanced in speech, well behaved and just a very well adjusted little girl and I truly believe that a lot of this is down to the way she is cared for whilst at Tinas as well as home.

Tina is very flexible and accommodating and has helped me out no end when I have needed emergency care for my daughter- nothing is too much and she is always at the end of the phone with help and advice if needed.

I now have a newborn and when the time comes there is no where else I would leave her than with Tina and her staff who are all so friendly.

Tinas home is welcoming,facilities are great, toys are new and in great condition and the main thing is my child is happy and loves going to Tinas

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by Parent about Tinas Childminding on 30/06/2013

Wonderful

Fantastic and lovely ! Found it hard to find someone I trust with my 8 week old son but the min I met Tina I knew he would be in safe hands.
Thank you Tina and crew xx

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by nikirich about Tinas Childminding on 27/09/2012

Like home from home

Both my 6 year old and my 10 month old attend Tina's childminding and it's a real relief to find someone so caring, thoughtful and genuinely interested in my children's well-being. My older daughter started when I needed before and after school cover two days a week and loved the mix of children and the range of activities available during 'playtime' after school - especially spending time in Tina's huge garden! She was very happy, so it was with complete confidence that I enrolled my younger daughter when she was 6 months old, to attend three mornings a week. She loves Tina and Sarah and barely bats an eyelid when handed over in the mornings. And I get very good feedback when I collect her, ranging from what she's eaten (all Tina's meals are home cooked and sound really tasty) to how long she's slept for or what she's been doing. All in all Tina provides a great service, offers valuable flexibility and has lots of space for children to run about and really enjoy themselves.

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by Parent about Tinas Childminding on 20/02/2012

Invaluable

My eldest child went to tinas at 8 months old and settled really quickly. I was apprehensive about leaving her, being a first time mum, but tina eased us both into the process and nothing was too much trouble. My daughter soon enjoyed going to tinas and has learned lots of things very quickly for her age and is getting alot of comments at school nursery about being very mature for her age and being very social which, i believe, is due to being at tinas. When i had my second daughter, i had no issues in going back to work as she loved going to tinas from the start. Both my children have developed very quickly and tina tailors their activities to their needs. As parents, we have daily feedback as to what the children have been doing and how they have been which has been invaluable, especially in dealing with the 'terrible twos'! If we have every had any concerns regarding our children, tina has been very proactive and helped us with behavioural quirks they have been going through.

I am now expecting baby no. 3 and feel confident in knowing that it will be very well looked after and cared for, just like its sisters.

Tina has been invaluable to us, both for the quality of care she provides and her flexibilty which has saved us no end of headaches.

I would recommend her services to everyone and the facilities at her home are excellent and both my girls love the family feel and the freedom they have to run around and play.

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by Parent about Tinas Childminding on 15/02/2012