Farrow Fields's Reviews

Absolutely fantastic!

I am so pleased that we found Tory and her setting late last year. Our son has been to a couple of other childminders prior and has really settled well with Tory, who is quite frankly, an exceptional individual. You can clearly see so much time, effort and care has been taken to create a joyful, educational and sensory haven for the kids here. We also now have a great relationship with Tory which is an added bonus and we feel like our little boy is part of her family.

Tory loves to get all the kids out and about and do outside activities in the fresh air but also has the most amazing playroom for when indoors.
We know that our son is in the best hands and is given the utmost support and care. Tory has great attention to detail and always goes above and beyond to find ways to help and encourage learning or even to get our son to eat some veg! (Of which she has accomplished)

We have seen such a big difference in our son’s development since being with Tory and he was behind with his development and in need of a lot of direction, encouragement and support.
We highly recommend Victoria as a childminder and want to say a big thank you for everything she does, just exceptional.

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by HanFord1 about Farrow Fields on 15/06/2021

Wonderful childminder!

We're so happy to have found Tory last summer, after the first lock-down. She is a fantastic childminder, and she has a relaxed, caring, no-nonsense approach. She has children of all ages, from toddlers to primary school, and all respect her. She provides a lovely environment in her setting together with high-quality homecooked food.

She loves the outdoors and takes the children out every day (rain or shine), which they really enjoy. Tory also teaches them to appreciate and be respectful of nature and animals, which is so important. In addition, she goes above and beyond on special occasions for the children to feel special on their birthdays or taking them out on day trips.

We have definitely seen our little one's confidence and communications skills grow since being with Tory, which is great.

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by Marianel about Farrow Fields on 30/04/2021

Outstanding Childminder

My children have been with Victoria for 7 years. I am so pleased that I found her to look after them and she has become a good friend. The children couldn’t be happier and love their time with her. Victoria has a wonderful home and play room, with plenty of toys and educational activities for all ages. Victoria visits toddler groups and organises lots of activities, particularly outside for them including a safe, tidy and homely garden with a play house, sandpit and veg patch. She also lives near a local park so the children spend a lot of time there after school.

The children in her care are of all ages, from babies to junior, and they all play wonderfully together, help and look out for each other. The childrens welfare and safety is always Victoria’s priority. She is open and honest providing great support and advice. She is extremely well organised and the children all understand before and after school routines and are exceptionally well behaved. She provides a friendly, nurturing and warm environment for the children to develop and thrive. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Victoria.

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by SkMum about Farrow Fields on 09/09/2020

Outstanding !

I had met a number of childminders before I visited Victoria - and within the first 2 minutes I knew she was the person I wanted to look after my 8 month old daughter. It was obvious how experienced she was, she has a beautiful home with an outstanding playroom full of toys and activities for all ages and I loved her open, honest personality and it was clear she had a genuine love of children.

In the 6 months that my daughter has been with Victoria, I couldn’t be happier and my initial gut reaction was completely spot-on. My daughter absolutely adores her, they do lovely activities together and I know that she is as well looked after as I would look after her - for me this was vital when looking for a childminder. Victoria gives me very regular updates with regards to her progress and also great advice in terms of her development. She is flexible and amenable and I feel very lucky to have found her to look after my daughter.

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by Elh77 about Farrow Fields on 13/09/2018

Could not be happier!

Victoria has been m child minder for 5 years now, and I honestly cannot sing her praises highly enough. My son thoroughly enjoys his time there, was immediately happy there, and I have full confidence in the care that Victoria gives to the children in her care.
There are plenty indoor & outdoor activities to keep the children entertained, and the meals provided are of the highest quality. Additinally, all the children interact well together & enjoy each other’s company - this is all testament to the happy environment that Victorian has created for them. Her facilities are also of the highest standard, while proviidng a warm & friendly space for the children
Victoria truly goes above & beyond in the care she provides, for which I am thoroughly grateful.

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by Parent about Farrow Fields on 09/01/2018

Victoria is amazing!

Our daughter has been with Victoria since she was 11 months old. Five and a bit years later we couldn't be happier with how brilliantly Victoria takes care of her when she is there. Victoria genuinely cares for the kids in her care, and I know that our daughter truly loves her in return. In the school holidays, I'm pretty sure that our daughter prefers going to Victoria's to staying at home!

She has created a brilliant, fun but safe environment for the kids who seem to be having a great time whenever I come to pick them up. And even though the kids span a number of different ages, they all have been encouraged to play well together. Frankly I find it amazing! I think it is partly because Victoria's own children are treated indistinguishably from the rest, and so everyone feels like family. Sometimes there have been assistants in the setting as well, but because of Victoria's attention to detail in hiring them, these carers have always been a welcome addition to the gang and the kids have really enjoyed having them there as well.

Victoria ensures that all the kids play outside as much as possible and get out and about whenever they can, I never have to worry that they are stuck in front of the TV all afternoon. Again I don't know how she does it, but she gets our daughter to walk way further than we can ever persuade her to do!

I also am always reassured by the quality of food that Victoria puts in front of the kids (and ensures that they eat). I know for a fact that our daughter's repertoire of foods has been expanded by being there which has been brilliant for us.

Victoria is more than just a childminder to us. She has been such a help and support to us as first time parents throughout our daughter's early years. For example potty training was done in partnership with her and was so much easier as a result of her experience in spotting when kids were ready to start. Victoria has bent over backwards to be flexible and help us out when our needs have changed due to different life circumstances. We will always be so grateful for everything that Victoria has done for us, and I can wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone who is looking to start their child with a new minder.

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by Parent about Farrow Fields on 07/12/2017

Fantastic childcare

Victoria has looked after my children for 6 years. My first son from when i went back to work when he was 6 months old. I choose a childminder as i wanted a home from home experiance and that excatly what Victoria provides. A safe place with great playroom and a really varied shedule of activities that included park trips, music and toddler groups as they got older. The food is always home cooked, healthy and she even grows her own veggies which the children love to get involved with. She goes beyond what is expected as a childminder to make sure the children in her care have every need taken care of. I wouldn't hesitate in reccommending her to others.

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by Parent about Farrow Fields on 05/12/2017

Best Childminder Ever!

Victoria has been my childminder for my two boys for over eight years now. She runs her business from home and her house is always warming, tidy and safe for the children to be in. Victoria is also flexible to suit the needs of a working mother like myself and she also goes above and beyond to try to accommodate and help. What differentiates Victoria from other childminder is that she genuinely cares about the children’s welfare and wellbeing. She does not see childminding as just a job but she does it with her heart and passion. Most importantly, the children look forward to go to hers every day and have established a good relationship with her.

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by Kimmy about Farrow Fields on 01/12/2017