Smiley99's Reviews
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5 out of 5
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I had the pleasure of Janet and Wayne looking after my son Oscar for around 2 years before we relocated and he started school.
Oscar absolutely loved his time with them and I can honestly say there was no one else I’d rather have caring for him. He would always talk about things he did with them and we could see how much he developed with them. They were always going to playgroups, the park, exploring, and even when staying at their setting, there was no shortage of things to do inside or out!
They were brilliant at keeping me updated regularly throughout the day, sending home some very lovely artwork Oscar created, and would always support us if we were struggling with his sleep/eating/tearful phases as all parents do.
I worked awkward hours at times and they never complained and were always very flexible which is rare and unbelievably helpful these days!!!!
If we hadn’t moved out of area, I wouldn’t hesitate to send our newborn there.
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Ella
on 05/01/2025
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smiley99
on 06/01/2025:
Thankyou so much Ella for such a wonderful review!.We really miss that cheeky little Oscar and his beautiful smile 😊.We hope he’s being a great big brother and enjoying himself at big boys school!!
Janet and Wayne are excellent childminders. They have a really nice home setting for the children and welcomed us so warmly when we joined them, we instantly knew our boisterous boys (then 4 and 8) were going to settle in quickly, and they did.
We dropped the boys off in the morning to their home and Wayne did the school runs for the boys and took them to the park after school on most days. If we had to make alternative arrangements on a day due to unexpected circumstances, Janet was very responsive to messages.
Even on a personal level, Janet and Wayne were really caring and listened to us when we explained about our eldest's background. They were even genuinely concerned when I was in hospital and Janet checked in on me too.
Highly recommended.
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MadisonI
on 30/06/2022
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smiley99
on 30/06/2022:
Thank you Madison for your kind words, it was a pleasure to look after the boy’s & we wish you all the best for the future. Kind Regards Janet & Wayne xxx
My daughter Ellen went to Janet and Waynes for about 2 and half years and helped her become a bright fun loving polite little girl.
Ellen was so sad to leave but due to moving out the area was to far to travel.
Would highly recommend, its a home from home experience and they were always ready to help with a big smile.
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Kayleigh
on 05/08/2020
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smiley99
on 11/08/2020:
Thank you Kayleigh, we really miss Ellen and the wonderful conversations we would have with her!.She has grown up so much through her time with us and is a funny,loving,polite little girl.Myself and Wayne wish you all lots of happiness in your new area and home xxxxx
Janet and Wayne have been fabulous for our son, Rian. He really loved his time with them and all the great activities he did with his friends together.
He brought home so many lovely arts and crafts and always spoke about the things he did.
We are sad that we had to leave them because we have moved to different area but highly recommend Janet and Wayne as they are truly helpful and great child-minders.
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on 18/11/2019
Janet & Wayne cared for Ollie for almost 5 years and what an excellent job they did!
They started looking after Ollie full time and then went on to part time when he started school.
I had the opportunity between these times to send Ollie to nursery at the school he was due to attend but he was so happy with Janet & Wayne, that he stayed with them until starting in reception.
Leaving Ollie with them was like leaving him with family ... I knew he was always safe, well looked after, entertained & fed good home cooked meals (which he loved!)
They’d go out on trips to the park and to playgroups which Ollie enjoyed. I also loved being able to see what Ollie has been upto through his babysdays diary. Seeing pictures of him having fun and being so happy while I was at work made me feel less guilty for leaving him which alot of us working mums can relate to!
I couldn’t recommend Janet & Wayne enough, in fact, my friends little girl is now with them too.
I was so sad to say goodbye to them when I went on maternity leave with my second child ... I thought Ollie might be there forever!
I still speak to Janet & Wayne now, even after Ollie leaving as they’re just too great to really say goodbye to! Xx
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Jade2402
on 21/02/2019
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smiley99
on 21/02/2019:
Thank you so much Jade for your kind comments, Oliver was a pleasure to look after and really did become one of the family. We miss his cheeky smile but luckily Wayne still see’s yourself,Ollie & now baby Oscar so it’s not that bad. Love you lots and lots Janet xxxxx
Janet and Wayne have been fabulous for my little boy. When he first started with them, he was very shy and sensitive, and Janet and Wayne have done wonders for his confidence through all the activities they take the children to. Thank you!! X
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on 18/12/2017
Loverly couple who couldn't have been more helpful and supportive. Our daughter has regularly enjoyed her visits and its been great reading up on her days with them. Would reccomend them to anyone.
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on 03/07/2017
My son was with Janet and Wayne for a little over 2.4 years. He loved every second he spent there, and to this day still asks to go and see them. I felt that when he first started at only 1, being in a home setting would help him settle in quickly, which it did, and it was the best decision of my life. He was always happy, smiling and had loads of stories to tell me about his day. Janet and Wayne are a great couple, who always catered for all our needs, and made my son feel like he was one of their own. Always flexible and happy to help. Thank you for making such an impression on my son, and helping shape him for the future.
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on 06/02/2017
Response by
smiley99
on 23/02/2017:
Thank you so much for your kind words Claudia, Oliver was an absolute pleasure to look after & did become part of the family,We miss his cheeky smile & hugs...Good luck with everything & we hope to see Oliver & baby Isla soon...Janet,Wayne,Ellie,Jessica & Joseph
When I visited Janet & Wayne for the first time I felt so at ease at their home, they were a lovely couple and I felt like this was definitely the right place for my daughter.
They made the transition as easy as possible, were very flexible and accommodating for our schedule changes and took our needs into consideration.
We loved how they brought the kids together but at the same time supported each on their individual journey. They also take parent's concerns/suggestions and tried them out (like sleep arrangements and dinner behaviour). They have a lovely home, their kids are like big siblings to my daughter and I feel like my daughter had 4 parents for a while.
We would strongly recommend them, and I am hoping my son will have such a supportive and lovely environment next year...
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on 10/04/2016
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smiley99
on 20/04/2016:
Thankyou so much Simona for your kind words,Emilia was a joy to look after and it was great seeing her develop into the confident happy little girl she is now .She has been missed at our house,especially by Oliver! .we also hope that we will be able to welcome Emilias little brother into our home next year.We hope to see you all before then though!
Thanks again Janet and Wayne
My son was cared for by Wayne and Janet up until February 2015 & thoroughly enjoyed his time in their care.
I chose them for the main reason that I wanted my son to be in a home environment for his early years as well as have the best of both worlds by being cared for by a couple who operate together as childminders.
Both Wayne and Janet are full of enthusiasm as well as being flexible for our needs for the duration of my sons care with them. They spent lots of time taking him & the other children in their care to groups and parks and he also enjoyed arts and crafts activities with them.
Their home is located in a nice area of Sutton and is spacious and fully equipped with toys and learning items that were fully suitable for my son who is now 3.
Both Wayne and Janet are very approachable and offered the flexibility needed for my busy hectic working life, I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for childcare in or around Sutton.
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3jays
on 05/05/2015
As a first time mother, I was very anxious at leaving my then not yet 6 month old daughter at a childminders. However, after meeting Janet and Wayne, my anxiety soon subsided as they are a very warm, welcoming and supporting team.
My daughter absolutely adores going to their house 3 days a week and always smiles and babbles away happily when I pick her up. Janet and Wayne offer a range of fun activities which my daughter responds positively too.
I enjoy reading the communication book daily to see what my daughter has been up to and to see how she is progressing both physically and socially.
A positive experience all round!
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on 28/01/2014
When you send your own child to someone you don't know at such a young age it can be a very scary prospect for any parent especially a first time parent! However as soon as we visited the O'Donnells we knew this was the place for our daughter. We were not only sending her to a fully qualified childminders, but also into a lovely family home. The transition was much easier than anticipated as the whole family took an immediate liking to our little girl & treated her like she was part of the family. Four months down the line we couldn't be happier as our daughter looks forward to her days at the O'Donnells as much as days at home with family. She regularly attends playgroup & various other daytime activities before tea time with the family which she loves! I can't speak highly enough about the O'Donnells and the way they've accepted our daughter into their family home two days a week. Highly recommended.
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on 24/04/2013
Janet has been looking after our 3 year old daughter since september 12. The smile my daugter give me when i go to pick her and the stories she tells me of what they have done, which parks or play group or garden centre they have visited makes me smile. I always get a picture masage to see what my daughter is doing which very important to me because it make happy to know that she is happy where she is.our daughter adores Janet She creates a really homely environment for our daughter to relax after school, but also supports her learning with great activities .They've developed a really close bond which leaves my husband and I comfortable knowing she's happy and looked after, and they are flexable which has been a massive help and isn't something we were able to find elsewhere. We really couldn't ask for more! Thanks Janet and Wayne.
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