Amanda Childminding's Reviews

Great childminder

Esmie has been going to Amanda's for a year now and has loved it from the first day. When I first went back to work I was nervous about how she would take the change but Amanda and Peter were so welcoming and made going back to work so easy.
Esmie can be quite demanding at times but Amanda and Peter have the patience and care to help her along the right path.
She has learnt so much through the activities and interaction with the other children. I'm so glad I found Amanda and couldn't imagine esmie being with a better childminder.

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by Parent about Amanda Childminding on 16/09/2015

Response by Amanda Childminding on 16/09/2015:

Thank you for the review Kim. I cannot believe that Esmie has been with us for a year. The time has passed so quickly. It is lovely to see how Esmie is developing and now she is beginning to talk it can be quite amusing listing to her trying to put words together.

Fantastic childcare

My son Joshua has been with Amanda now for a year. Joshua started off part time,but due to my work changes is now full time. He is more than happy to go there everyday,and very regularly returns home with some art work he had made that day. On Mother's Day I was greeted with some lovely,keepsake paintings and poems. Amanda works alongside her husband Peter and Kerry, they are all lovely and take great interest in Joshua and his development. After everyday Joshua returns home with a sheet saying what he had eaten, played with, if he slept and his nappy changes. This is a great idea as it gives you an insight into your child's day!
Amanda also has a secret Facebook page,where daily it is updated with what the children have been up to,where the have gone and also what was for dinner.
There is regular story time,and Amanda likes to teach the children all sorts including the 'eclipse'. When we were expecting the eclipse,Joshua also came home with a painting of it that he had painted.
All in all,I'm extremely happy with my sons care,and would recommend Amanda to anyone. It's a lovely homely environment,and the children seem to go on lots of trips out.

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by Parent about Amanda Childminding on 27/05/2015

Excellent childcare

My son started with Amanda in January 2015 when he was 9 months old. He has settled in really well thanks to the caring and stimulating environment Amanda, Peter and Kerry provide. He is always happy when I collect him and regularly comes home with artwork/activities he has done. He is very clearly cared for and as a Mum returning to work, knowing he is safe and happy has made going back to work much easier.

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by Parent about Amanda Childminding on 18/03/2015

Response by Amanda Childminding on 26/03/2015:

Thank you for this review. Flynn is very happy, active, enjoys his food and is a pleasure to look after.

Happy Boy

My son Ben has been going to Amanda Childminding sice July 2014 & loves it. He settled in quickly and now looks forward to going (even at 15 months). I'm very happy with the care & attention Amanda & Peter give Ben & love that he is in such a stimulating environment, not only through play & different activities, but also from interacting with children of different ages. I look forward to reading his daily diary & always laugh when they say he has been "very chatty". The pick-up & drop-off service is a life-saver when I have to travel for work & their flexibility is much appreciated.

I would highly recommend.

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by JCE about Amanda Childminding on 05/11/2014

Response by Amanda Childminding on 11/11/2014:

Thank you for the review. Ben is a very happy boy and we look forward to hearing him chat away to the other children. He is also a pleasure to feed as he eats everything we cook for him. The older ones should take note.

Excellent childcare

My 3 year old has been with Amanda and Peter for a year and loves it. I was looking for a more flexible alternative to nursery and it has worked out perfectly. Sophie is always doing different things and has come on a great deal in her development and I put it down to a more personal touch in a home environment rather than a big nursery.
Ruby the dog has been a valuable addition and I can't recommend them enough.

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by Parent about Amanda Childminding on 08/09/2014

Response by Amanda Childminding on 09/09/2014:

Thank you very much for the review. It is very nice to know that ones efforts are appreciated. Sophie has really developed over the last year.

Excellent child care

Our son Maks has been with Amanda Childminding for almost 3 years. He has built a good relationship with both childminders and the children in their care. He always looks forward to going there.
Amanda and Peter are very professional with a great sense of humor :)

We are so happy to have found them and can recommend Amanda Childminding to any parent!!

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by Parent about Amanda Childminding on 16/06/2014

Response by Amanda Childminding on 17/06/2014:

Thank you for your comments. Having been caring for Maks for for almost 3 years, it has been a pleasure and to see him develop, as he has during this time has been great. We will both be very sorry to loose him when you move.

keeping our whole family on track!

Amanda and Peter look after our 3 year old daughter Beth and our older daughter Rebecca during school holidays. Both of them absolutely love going to Amanda's and are always full of stories of what they have got up to each day. Pretty much every day the team go out and about, whether it's to the beach, the farm or a preschool group, and every night they come home with another day's creations! Our jobs mean that we have needed some flexibility in childcare and they have been more than accommodating. Peter's morning pick up run has made a huge difference to us. We couldn't have wished for a better setting for our girls to be in. Amanda and Peter manage to find a perfect balance between a really caring and relaxed space for the kids, whilst being totally organised and professional about the way everything is run. You couldn't find a better childminder, I have absolute confidence leaving my children with her and cannot recommend Amanda highly enough. We were almost glad when our house-move fell through as it means the girls can stay with her over the summer!

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by Mx3Tx3 about Amanda Childminding on 28/05/2014

Response by Amanda Childminding on 29/06/2014:

I love looking after the girls. They will be missed you when you do move.

highly recommended

Amelia has been looked after by Amanda and Peter since September. Amelia is very happy in the setting and it is nice to see her confidence growing every week. Amelia loves Peters cooking and the daily diary is a great read at the end of the day. The transport provided is excellent and very handy for my household shift work. I highly recommend Amanda and Peter.

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by sam1188 about Amanda Childminding on 17/03/2014

Response by Amanda Childminding on 19/03/2014:

Thank you for your comments. Amelia haas cetainly blossomed in the last few months and is a joy to look after.

Great Team

Ellie has been going to Amanda and Peters before and after school for over a year now. She loves it and is always happy to be dropped off, and gets grumpy if I pick her up too early! They are always open the door with a joke or smile! Great service highly recommended. My only complaint is I didn't discover them years ago!

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by Parent about Amanda Childminding on 08/10/2013

Response by Amanda Childminding on 03/01/2014:

Thank you very much for your comments. Ellie certainly brings the setting alive.

Amanda and Peter.....Two in a million!

Well when I decided to go back to work after being a full time mum, my biggest worry was childcare. Who would take care of my daughter when I wasn't there? I thought very long and hard about different options and decided I would prefer a childminder to a nursery. Then I found Amanda and Peter. From the very moment I met them, my mind was at ease and I knew id made the right decision. My daughter went to them the very next morning and we have never looked back. She very much looks forward to going to Amanda and Peter especially during the holidays as she knows they will be going out somewhere fun, she comes home very tired from her days out, so I know she's had a good time. The pick up / drop off service that Amanda and Peter offers is an absolute god send to us and I'm very grateful for that. I would absolutely recommend Amanda and Peter to anyone considering childcare. I would also like to thank them both very much on behalf of myself and my daughter. You two are truly amazing people.

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by Parent about Amanda Childminding on 04/10/2013