Amanda Childminding's Reviews
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4.94 out of 5
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I can’t speak highly enough of Amanda and Peter as childminders for my son Loui. From day one, they have been absolutely brilliant at helping him settle in and feel comfortable in their care. Loui now looks forward to his time with them, and it’s clear how much he enjoys being there.
Amanda and Peter offer a fantastic range of role-play opportunities and engaging activities for the children, keeping them excited and learning every day. They also organize wonderful day trips that are both educational and fun, providing a well-rounded experience that goes beyond the usual child care. It’s evident they truly care about fostering a nurturing and stimulating environment.
What sets Amanda and Peter apart is their incredible flexibility. With my full-time job, having childminders who understand and accommodate my schedule has been a lifesaver. Their willingness to adapt and their genuine care for Loui means so much to our family. We feel incredibly lucky to have found Amanda and Peter, and they will undoubtedly be a cherished part of our family for a very long time. Highly recommended!
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Michae
on 28/08/2024
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Amanda Childminding
on 28/08/2024:
Thank you for your review. Since Loui started coming to my setting it has been an absolute pleasure to have him coming here and watch him develop into a child who loves to make friends and take part in all the activities. We both look forward to seeing him again next week at the start of the new school year.
My daughter has been going to Amanda and Peter for five years, we both absolutely adore them, they have done so much for bronte she had been a shy child not easily making new friends and when we met Amanda and Peter within no time I could see such a difference in her confidence and she has always been so happy when she goes, they provide a lovely lunch and snacks during the day and I hope bronte continues to go for many years to come, they will always offer to have bronte for inset days which is a massive help when your a single working parent knowing she is happy and well taken care of, bronte also loves seeing Peter on the school runs and seeing the other children to say hello to, I would recommend anyone looking for a childminder as they really do go above and beyond and we think the world of them
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Kate
on 28/08/2024
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Amanda Childminding
on 28/08/2024:
Thank you very much for the review. Both Peter and I have been amazed how Brontë has developed over the last few years. She is a very self assured girl and we both look forward to seeing her develop over the next few years,
I started sending my daughter to Amanda in March 2022 when she had just turned 1 year old. However, prior to that first day my partner and I were able to visit Amanda at her home where we met her, her husband,.assistants Sasha and Teresa, viewed the environment where our daughter would be spending her days and were able to have any questions answered.
Amanda is wonderful with the children and from day one my daughter has never not wanted to go to Amanda's.
From the daily activities to the yummy home cooked dinners Amanda and her team provide I couldn't be anymore assured my daughter is happy and safe.
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Hannah
on 26/01/2023
Good evening all.
I don’t know if any of you recall a post I shared back in May/June time. I posted anonymously as I was so embarrassed and ashamed of the situation we were in. I explained that the school my Son attends was moving to prosecute because of bad attendance. His attendance was bad for many reasons, his physical and mental health, my physical and mental health, circumstance etc.….
Anyhow, I wanted to say thank you for all the kind support that was offered but also for those who recommended Amanda Hubbert and her Husband Peter with their childminding services, who could possibly help with childcare in the mornings as this is our hardest time of the day. Peter has been collecting my Son and taking him to school in the mornings which has taken a huge amount of pressure off both myself and my Son in the mornings and his attendance has improved.
Yesterday the school notified me that they are no longer moving toward prosecution but will continue to work alongside myself and my Son and support us wherever possible. The relationship between myself and the school has improved massively also.
I cried when they told me the news yesterday, was so relieved.
So thank you, I’m not ashamed anymore but instead proud. Proud of my Son and myself 🙌🏻♥️
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Sian82
on 31/10/2022
Our daughter has been going to Amanda's since September 2018 from 7 months and is now leaving to go to School. We cannot thank you Amanda, Peter and Sasha enough for being such an important part of Emilia's life. Their care, love and good humour these four years mixed with discipline, close attention and patience have been first class.There is no way we could have conquered weaning or potty training without their support. Knowing Amanda has been there to solve the problems we have created during the summer holidays has always been a source of comfort!
We are so pleased and proud of Emilia's character and they have played such a massive part in shaping that. We could not have entrusted the care and teaching of our daughter to anyone better. Our second child, Keira, is so fortunate to also have a place. From the bottom of our hearts- thank you- we cannot ask for more.
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James
on 30/06/2022
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Amanda Childminding
on 30/06/2022:
Thank you for such a lovely review. Emelia will be missed by us all but it is a joy to see her ready for school. For us the ties are not being severed with the arrival here of daughter number two here in September.
Our daughter has been with Amanda for a year and a half and has truly blossomed in that time. Amanda, Peter and Sasha provide a wonderful homely atmosphere for little ones to play, learn and explore. Immy often comes home talking about her day proudly showing off her arts and crafts work which she has clearly been so engaged with.
The setting is totally child focused and allows little ones to engage with free flow play and organised activities. When we visited initially it was great to see things thought about from a child's perspective, accessible and a range of choice for play.
Our daughter's independence since starting at Amanda's has seen the biggest progress, friendships have been formed and nurtured by a loving and caring team. The mixture of ages and number of children at the setting is perfect for us and has really helped with social interactions since lockdown.
Amanda has been super accommodating with flexible dates and times when things have changed or we need extra childcare which takes the stress out of life admin! It's really reassuring knowing there is someone who you can trust completely and totally gets day to day working life.
We are so happy with our choice of childcare with Amanda and knowing that each day Immy is safe, loved and in an environment where she can truly explore all aspects of herself. We look forward to more adventures and memories in the years to come!
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MScorin
on 10/05/2022
My little boy Oscar has been going here just over a year now before and after school. He absolutely loves his time at Amanda and Peter's, and has made many good friends amongst the other children. Peter and Amanda are very accommodating, and will always have my son over inset days and during the holidays when needed, for the entire day. They provide him with a home cooked meal every evening, along with lunch and snacks during the holidays and inset days.
There is always something fun going on for the children, such as baking, trips to the park, and lots of arts and crafts, which my son thoroughly enjoys!
The setting has a home away from home feel, and it is evident my son is always safe, happy, and cared for. Overall, you couldn't ask for more and I feel very lucky to have found Amanda and Peter.
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Amberpop
on 01/11/2021
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Amanda Childminding
on 03/11/2021:
Thanks for the review Amber. Oscar is one of the older ones in the setting, as he is at school, and the under 5’s certainly look forward to the schoolies returning each day.
Having older ones does mean that the little ones see what they bigger ones achieve and this does go a long way to aiding their development.
My son has been going to Amanda’s almost full time since January 2021. As a lockdown baby one of my main concerns was how he would cope being looked after by other people.
From day one he settled well with Amanda. He is always so happy to get there and go and play with the other children I barely get a goodbye!
Amanda, Amanda’s mom and Peter really care about each of the children and it feels like a home away from home for my little boy. When he started he was really reluctant to try new foods, Peter and Amanda have been really patient with him and he’s come a long way since!
There’s always something exciting going on - trips to the park, bouncy castles, water play to name a few as well as a focus on crafts which has resulted in some lovely pictures.
Getting the right care for you and your child is such a big thing, we feel so lucky our son got a spot with Amanda. Amanda’s experience is a great source of comfort, she’s seen it all, which was very reassuring and as first time parents she’s been a great source of advice for us. Amanda is really accommodating and we’ve felt comfortable with her and the team since day one. We really couldn’t ask for more.
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HJC84
on 24/09/2021
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Amanda Childminding
on 03/11/2021:
Thank you for the review Helen. It is always good to know what parents think about my setting.
It has been very rewarding to see how your little one, or not so little one as he is now, has progressed and he has certainly become part of the setting.
Our son (currently 17 months) has been going to Amanda and Peter since November 2020 now. It was important to us that Austin felt safe and happy wherever he went. Well, he gets that in spades at Amanda and Peter's: Amanda gives him all of the hugs and showers him with love, he's fed brilliantly, and you can tell that they have a genuine love for children, it's lovely!
I love that it's run from Amanda and Peter's house. I really believe it helps Austin feel at home, rather than a nursery classroom type setting. They've just bought the children new play equipment for their garden too - they're devoted! They also go out, whenever the weather permits, to the beach and local parks. It's honestly just lovely. It makes me so happy to know that Austin is so well looked after when I have to be away from him - sometimes I go to pick him up and he and Amanda are just having a little snuggle on the sofa. ❤️
On top of all of that, they do endless activities whilst there, especially for any special occasions: Christmas, Easter, Mother's Day etc. They even bought all of the children an Easter egg and a Christmas present - it's a house filled with love. You won't find anywhere more loving for your child to attend.
Lastly, they're so accommodating! As a primary school teacher myself, I often find that timings change last minute. Amanda and Peter are so flexible with regards to having Austin for longer periods of time. He's also only booked in for term time, but if I need a day or 2 during the holidays, they'll always check if they can have him for me.
I wouldn't send Austin anywhere that I didn't think he felt comfortable, and I certainly wouldn't recommend anywhere that I didn't feel strongly about, but I can say, wholeheartedly, that Amanda and Peter (and the other adults they have working with them - Sasha and Amanda's mum) are absolutely marvellous. Austin's so lucky to have got a place there. I'll be forever thankful that he started his time away from me at a home away from home. Thankyou all!
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Stacey
on 16/05/2021
We randomly found Amanda Childminding on this website and decided to give them a visit after reading all the comments. We felt relaxed as soon as we walked into the house and decided to send our little one there after just the first visit. And that was the best decision ever! Amanda and Peter (also Sasha&Amanda’s mum) have been truly amazing and I’m not afraid to say they probably look after our little one better than we do lol!!! They truly care about the children, always do a lot of activities with them. I don’t think there has been a single day where Caleb comes home without any new arts or creations! Caleb absolutely LOVES being there. In the mornings he would get to the door before us desperate to go, when we drop him off nowadays he doesn’t even turn around to look at us or say bye and just walks straight in (he loves his parents really lol!). During the weekends he would often chant ‘Man-na’ :).
We cannot thank them enough for the care, the love and everything they do for him.
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May
on 06/04/2021
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Amanda Childminding
on 12/04/2021:
Thank you for your review. Caleb has certainly blossomed during the last six months. It is fascinating to see how he has learnt what the routines are and he is always there to help get things ready.
Amanda and her family have been amazing! Especially during these uncertain times. My little one loves going and will happily walk in without so much as a backwards look. He is always coming home with crafts that they have done during the day. Amanda is friendly and happy to discuss any concerns you might have about little one and provide support where needed.
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Tasha
on 26/01/2021
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Amanda Childminding
on 27/01/2021:
Hi Natasha
Thank you for your review. Your youngster is a pleasure to care for and watching how he is developing is very interesting. He is always in the middle of things when playing and is certainly no shrinking violet.
Amanda and her husband are amazing! I am a single parent who works full time with a very complex situation. Amanda and Peter have done everything they can to support me and my children and I couldn't do it without them. I have been so lucky to find them.
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Bexblake
on 18/10/2020
Amanda and her team genuinely care about the children, their welfare and their development. The first thing I noticed when we went to look round is just how happy, comfortable and confident all of the children were.
It didn’t take long for the warmth and kindness of the setting to settle and calm my own daughter. She’d not got on too well at nursery for a variety of reasons and we switched to a childminder hoping that we’d see some improvement, but we were nervous. Amanda and her team put our minds at rest immediately. It only took a couple of settling in sessions before it felt like our daughter had always been going there.
Amanda’s service is really reasonably priced and extremely flexible. Nothing is ever too much for her and her family and they go to great lengths to accommodate your bespoke childcare requirement.
I cannot recommend her highly enough. You won’t regret it!
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LaurenM
on 22/05/2020
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Amanda Childminding
on 22/05/2020:
Hi Lauren
Thank you for the review it is very much appreciated. I am looking forward to Siena coming back once things resemble some sense of normality. It has given me a great deal of pleasure watching her develop in the months she has been here.
My daughter has been with Amanda since she was 10 months and is now nearly 2 and a half, she loves it and always full of excitement when I pick her up. My work means the amount of care my daughters needs over the year can change and I was concerned about finding a childcare provider that could accommodate that, but Amanda has been incredible. I’m now pregnant with my second child and I will most definitely be sending them to Amanda, it’s a relief to know you have a childcare provider you trust to take care of your child and provide them with a fun and educational day.
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HayleyW9
on 17/03/2020
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Amanda Childminding
on 18/03/2020:
Hi Hayley,
Thank you for the review it is very much appreciated. It does not seem possible that Eva has been with me for nearly two years and has developed into a very articulate toddler. I am looking forward to looking after your latest edition later in the year.
I cannot recommend Amanda & Peter highly enough, they are simply amazing!!
My son has been with them since he was 16 months old, he is now over 8 years old, and he has loved every single day and school holiday he has spent with them, Victoria & Ruby.
The children are always out and about enjoying new activities, drop ins and parks. There are also plenty of activities for them to do on rainy days too, never a dull moment :)
I am heartbroken that we are moving away from the area, I wish I could take them with me.
Not only has my son had the best childminders but I have also gained the greatest friends in them and will miss them all hugely.
THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart, finding childcare can be a minefield but I knew the moment I met you both that Charlie would be in the best hands and over the years that has been proven time and time again, we love you guys xxxx
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DonnaS77
on 07/08/2019
Response by
Amanda Childminding
on 07/08/2019:
Thank you Donna for those kind words. We shall miss you both when you move but we will keep in touch. Both you and Charlie have become good friends and we have loved our times out together. Here's to many more.
I am so happy I moved my son to Amanda and Peters. He did go to a pre school but I wasn't that happy with it and was looking for something more personal. They certainly provide this. I love the fact the children are taken out so much - really they only stay in when it's raining. Lots of different activities are done when indoors as well (including the lovely garden in the summer) my son will go to big school this September but I will definitely be using Amanda for any childcare I need in school holidays etc.
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on 08/01/2019
I’m so lucky to found Amanda!
My little one went to Amanda when she was only 4 months as I had to go back to university. I was so nervous but Amanda and Peter were great and always happy to help! My little, now 1,5 years loves going to them. She is a active baby and they keep her busy with all activities. I love that they are taking children to so many different places!
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Aleks
on 16/12/2018
My daughter has been withAmanda and Peter since 8 months and wow what a difference it has made to my life as a busy single mum. From a premature girl she is now aged 3 and bubbling with laughter and confidence. Amanda and Peter have taken her on as their own but they have involved me as well in updating me about her progress, naughtiness, laughter and most of all the love they have shown her shines through when I get to spend time with her at the weekend. I can’t thank them enough for all they have done for Kaysie but for supporting me as well in trying to raise her as a single mum. She’s a reflection of their love and care they have provided to her for the past 3 years. I will always be grateful and I love you both and Victoria and Ruby of course for keeping her entertained.
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on 12/12/2018
It is always difficult leaving your child with someone else to be looked after and we had been to see many childminders but when we found Amanda Childminding it was the first time we walked away feeling warm, happy and comfortable to leave our child whilst at work.
We genuinely believe that Amanda and Peter care deeply for our daughter. When we first left our daughter with Amanda and Peter she was weaning which wasn't going aswell as we would have liked but with the support of Amanda and Peter our daughter is now eating lots of different foods.
One big reason for also choosing Amanda's Childminding is that the children go out and explore different places to the extent that our daughter has a better social life than us.
We also love reading the blog and seeing pictures of what our daughter has been up to in the day.
We highly recommend Amanda and Peter.
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on 10/12/2018
Response by
Amanda Childminding
on 10/12/2018:
Thank you so much for the positive review. Caring for your daughter, who is a very happy child, is a pleasure and she has fitted in to the routine of the setting very quickly. It has been a pleasure to see her progress over the last few months, especially with her eating.
Wow - “thank you Amanda and Peter”.
Returning back to work after 4 years was extremely daunting, knowing I had to find childcare for my son and daughter was very stressful.
I found Amanda and Peter and instantly knew they were right! They are fabulous, all the children have a great bond. There is always lots going on for the children, outings, arts and crafts and a great garden for the children to enjoy themselves in.
Amanda was great at keeping me updated during the settling in period. It didn’t take long before my little ones loved spending their time there.
I highly recommend Amanda and Peter, they are both really friendly, professional and reliable. We are very lucky to have such a smooth experience!
👍🏻 Emma, Logan & Ava xx
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on 11/09/2018
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Amanda Childminding
on 12/09/2018:
Thank you Emma for the review. Having your two here is a lot of fun and it is great to see the way Ava is developing. If Logan is as helpful at school as he is here the school will realise what a fantastic lad he is.
Amanda and Peter saved my sanity and carer when they accepted to step a little outside the box where no other childminder was able to! Having my son attend a small specialist provision made finding a childminder extremely difficult. Amanda not only agreed to go the extra mile for my son but reassured me of her SEN knowledge. They are both understanding, compassionate and we'll experienced in their field and have made the whole process much easier for my family.
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on 18/07/2018
Response by
Amanda Childminding
on 18/07/2018:
Thank you Amy for the review. Having your son here has been a pleasure and we wish you all the best in your new home
Amanda and Peter are the childminders every busy, working parent needs! My job requires me to travel long distances away from Worthing and my husband works near Gatwick airport, so having that peace of mind that my boys are in safe hands is priceless.
My youngest goes there full time and, despite being a clingy child, settled in straight away (believe me, he doesn’t just go to anyone!). He loves the regular outings to parks and playgroups, and gets on so well with the other children. He always heads off to Amanda’s happy and confident. My older child is collected every day from Lyndhurst (and cared for full time during holidays) which just makes the whole thing a breeze! They are both fed healthy, home cooked food for dinner (thanks to chef Peter), which is a huge bonus, as I am quite particular about my children not eating rubbish.
I was so stressed when I started looking for someone who could meet all my needs, but Amanda has well and truly exceeded my expectations. I can not recommend her enough!
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EJM25
on 03/07/2018
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Amanda Childminding
on 04/07/2018:
Thank you for your review Elizabeth. Its good to know that your efforts are appreciated.
Well what can I say. I would be lost without the help of Amanda and Peter. I was always so nervous about leaving my child with basically a complete stranger. But amanda made eveything feel so welcoming. I could not recommend enough. The love and care my daughter has received here is outstanding, you really couldn't want any better . It really is a home from home setting. My daughter is always so happy whilst she there it's so reassuring. Just everything about them is incredible. I can confidently say that I highly recommend Amanda to anyone looking for a homely setting for your child.
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Kirstie
on 26/06/2018
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Amanda Childminding
on 26/06/2018:
Thank for the review Kirstie. Looking after your daughter was a pleasure. It is a pity it could not have been for longer but as you plan to come back to Worthing in the next year there will always be a space for her here.
I am so thankful for Amanda's childminding! She childminds my 10 month old boy and she has worked wonders! Before Amanda my son was in a nursery and he hated it! He would never be away from me without having total meltdowns.. then he went to Amanda's and he's been a completely different baby since ! No one else can still look after him as he still goes crazy but he'll quite happily go to Amanda's. I'm just so thankful because with out her I wouldn't have been able to return to work, it puts my mind at ease knowing he's some where he feels safe and comfortable! With plenty of activities and things to do he's never bored! I hope he can keep going for as long as possible !
Thankyou Amanda your amazing !
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Katharin
on 03/01/2018
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Amanda Childminding
on 05/01/2018:
Thank you for the review Katie. It took Noah a little time to settle in but now he has he plays well, enjoys the different activities and is a pleasure to feed.
My son Ben has been with Amanda and Peter for 3 years and with much regret we've had to say goodbye as he starts primary school in a different part of Worthing.
Amanda and Peter have been fundamental in Ben's development, teaching and encouraging him as he has explored new experiences and skills. Ben is an only child so being in their 'home from home' setting interacting with children of different ages was one of the reasons I chose Amanda and Peter as his childminders so that he could learn to build relationships with different age groups, learn from them and also be put in his place by them when necessary- necessary life skills in my view.
Ben has had so much fun mixing structured and free play with sit down learning and I've been particularly happy that Amanda encourages the children to be out and about a lot whether with trips to the park and beach or more further afield to soft play, garden centres and so on. In particular the trips organised with Magicminders which have included farms, Field Place Trains and the fire station have been special treats. So much going on.
And now it's time for him to move on and I'm hopeful that with this great start in life going to school will be a positive step.
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JCE
on 10/09/2017
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Amanda Childminding
on 10/09/2017:
Thank you for review Julie. It is only four weeks since Ben left and he is really missed by everyone. The children keep asking, is Ben here today We both hope he settles into school quickly as we both know that he has a thirst for knowledge.
Amanda provides excellent care for both my children aged 2 and 5 years. Before my eldest started school my children went to a good nursery. I had never considered a child minder. I didn't think my children would get the education and social skills provided at nursery. I was very wrong. Amanda has a good number a children and goes to groups where the children can socialise as well as form good friendships with the children at Amanda's. My children are always coming home with artwork, cakes, plants and many other things. Amanda is very culturally aware and educates the children on things such as Chinese new year as well as other occasions. I love getting mothers day, Christmas and Easter cards. Both my children go in happily in the mornings and I don't have the tears from them that I got at nursery - which in turn prevents me from crying all the way to work. I leave them happily for the first time in their lives because I know they are happy. Amanda has been a great support with things such as my daughter being a fussy eater and my son potty training. Amanda has that personal touch. It's very obvious that Amanda has spent her whole career working with children. Amanda has taken the time to really get to know my children and I can tell she cares for them. I never need to worry that they wont get the fuss they need if they fall over. Amanda works with me for example I am currently cutting my 2 year olds day time nap and she respects this and works with me. I also know that being the natural she is, if my 2 year is desperate for sleep then she will allow him a short sleep. And I trust that she can judge this.
I am so happy with my choice. Amanda keeps me well informed with a daily sheet and a private secure facebook page. Its so lovely to see the pictures of my kids smiling. They are always so happy there. I am not sure I could continue working (as I usually hate leaving my kids but Amanda has made this possible as she meets all their needs). She has even let me borrow DVD's and books to help my oldest with learning her letters.
I could go on but my final point is that the price is very reasonable especially when the meals are included. The food is fantastic and full of goodness (as well as hidden veg which is needed with my daughter).
Thank you Amanda, we landed on our feet finding you.
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on 14/05/2017
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Amanda Childminding
on 15/05/2017:
Thank you Amanda for such a good review. When you receive comments like this, it does make all the effort and hard work worthwhile. It has been great watching Sebastian develop and Juliet now trying different foods, something she would not do when she first came to me.
Amanda has been great to my 9 month old daughter who was born premature. Having a busy job I initially put her into nursery rated outstanding by ofsted. She was a miserable child each time I picked her up, in tears, pampers not changed and Hungry.
She is a much different baby now with Amanda, happy, clean, well fed and meeting her developmental milestones. Amanda's interaction with the children and the parents is excellent. Great communication and always updates parents about the days events. It's less stressful for me knowing my daughter is with a great family and I can see her thriving right before me. She beams with happiness when she's back at home and for a baby who was just 1kg at birth Amanda and her family have done a great job. I'm so lucky to have found the right family.
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on 06/11/2016
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Amanda Childminding
on 13/11/2016:
Thank you Lily for taking the time to write this review. Kaysie has been coming to my setting for nearly three months now, though it seems she has always been here. She is a joy to care for and her infectious laugh brings a smile to everyone's face every day. She has become a member of the family and my seven year old daughter adores her. Her development is quite remarkable, especially when you consider her start in life. I am looking forward to seeing how Kaysie develops over the coming months.
Our son has been attending Amanda and Peters for roughly a year and i couldn't imagine him going any where else.
William is constantly stimulated via learning play; more often than not bringing something home that he has (with help as he has just turned 2yrs) made or painted and when the whether permits he is out at a park, at the beach etc being allowed to safely explore his surroundings.
Every time i collect William i am given a written account of his day; where he has been, what he has played with and what he has eaten. The learning Journals that Amanda and Peter complete are very thorough and as a new mum really keep my mind at rest as to how he is progressing, they have also been so reassuring when i have had concerns re his development.
I highly recommend Amanda and Peter!
Belinda Ibbitson.
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on 10/10/2016
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Amanda Childminding
on 14/10/2016:
Thank you Belinda for taking the time to do a review. It has been great watching William develop. As you know he was very unsure of his surroundings when he first came here, but now he is so confident and really enjoys his day. he engages well with the other children and it is good to see him making friends.
My son has been with Amanda & Peter since January 2015. He is extremely happy and settled with them. Recently I took him to see the Health Visitor for his 2/2.5 year check. I took my son's learning journal and 2 year check review prepared by Amanda. The HV was really impressed not only with my son's development but with the learning journal. She commented on all the observations and photos which show how much he does with Amanda - trips, groups & various activities etc.
I'm so pleased we found Amanda & Peter. I would highly recommend them ?
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I decided to take my 2nd child to a childminder as I didn't have great results with my 1st at a nursery, I met Amanda through word of mouth at my sons school.
William started just gone over a year and after three months in these settings he has come such a long way, very sociable, independent, confident, eating mostly on his own and really eloquent, I never got that with my older so and I know children are different but Amanda and her team are doing a great job and I wish I would have taken my older child to her.
Now David goes to Amanda on an evening after school and he loves it, both of them do and I couldn't be any happier!!!!
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DaWi0914
on 08/11/2015
Response by
Amanda Childminding
on 10/11/2015:
Thank you for the review. It is good when parents take the trouble to write a review as it is a good way of being able to make sure that what i do is right for the children i mind. william is great fun to have a round and watching him develop and gain a little independance is very rewarding.
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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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.
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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on 27/05/2015
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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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.
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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JCE
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.
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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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.
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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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.
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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Mx3Tx3
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.
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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sam1188
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.
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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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.
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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Charlie recently had his 24-30 month review with the Health Visitors, in preparation Amanda gave me his learning journal along with his activity books and all the development records that she keeps to assist the Health Visitor in their review.
To say the Health visitor was blown away would be an understatement :) we had the usual chat and I handed over his learning journal and her response was 'Wow! this is great, what a fantastic record of his development and they do so much' She had never seen such a concise and helpful record :)
Needless to say they were more than happy with Charlie's development and definitely impressed with Amanda & Peter and all the activities and time and effort they put in to ensure Charlie has a great time and meets his development milestones.
Thank you once again, I've always known you were amazing but it was lovely to hear a Health Visitor appreciate your work also.
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DonnaS77
on 28/08/2013
Response by
Amanda Childminding
on 28/08/2013:
Thank you for the review Donna. I am glad that his daily diary and learning journal provided the help you needed for Charlie's review.
My son Valentino has been going to Amanda's since last September. My son & I were anxious about spending time away from home but we had no need to worry because we felt at ease with Amanda & Peter's kind and warm hospitality.
He came back really happy. Amanda & Peter made my son feel at home. He always enjoyed going there. I will always appreciate the lovely home cooked food that they made for him and how well they treated him.
Thank you very much for giving my son Valentino happy memories
I definitely would recommend Amanda's child care service.xxx :)
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on 09/07/2013
Response by
Amanda Childminding
on 09/07/2013:
Hi Chiyoko
Thanks for your review. Valantino was great fun to look after. We will miss his smile.
I must admit that my two children can be quite a handful at times but Amanda and her assistants are fantastic with them. They both look forward to going to every session and are usually exhausted at the end of the day following the endless activities and trips arranged for the children. They eat delicious home made meals and they often come home to tell me new foods that they have tried (often foods I have been encouraging them to eat for years!)
Amanda has been very accomodating with my awkward hours and she will always endevour to help when I need her services at such short notice for which I am extremely grateful for!
I now face prospect of finding a new childminder if our plans to move out of the area go ahead and I can say for sure that the thought of losing Amanda has made it an extremely difficult decision to make! She has not only been an outstanding childminder she has also become a friend to me and my family.
Amandas husband, Peter also deserves a lot of credit for all the hard work he contributes especially making me laugh everytime he opens the door! I cannot recommend their services enough.
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on 14/06/2013
Response by
Amanda Childminding
on 15/06/2013:
Thank you Rachel for the lovely comments you have made. Both Peter and i will be sorry to loose your two children if your planned move goes ahead.
Amanda and Peter put me at ease from the very beginning, Charlie (2) loves going to see them.
He has been with them since January 2013, it took a while for him to settle in as he started with only 2 mornings a week but now he goes 4 mornings a week and he simply cannot wait to get there, our journey to them is filled with a roll call of everyone at Amandas :-)
When we arrive he is happy to wander in, wave me good bye and have a fun filled time. There are so many activities to keep him entertained and outings to various groups which he loves. I love reading his daily diary to see what he has been up too and of course seeing his craft projects when they come home :-)
I know he will have just as much fun when he stays with them for the whole day.
Thank you to you both so much for making what is an apprehensive time so much easier and for looking after him so well, he is developing and enhancing so many skills due to the time he spends with you.
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DonnaS77
on 16/05/2013
Response by
Amanda Childminding
on 16/05/2013:
Charlie is pleasure to look after and it is as pleasing for us to see how he is developing as it is for his mum.
My Daughter Logan has now been in Amanda's care for almost a year. I can honestly say prior to Logan starting with Amanda I was nervous, but within a matter of days the nerves had gone. Logan settled so quickly in to the caring and nurturing environment that Amanda has created. Logan has thrived and her development is beyond her young years due the skillful and subtle ways that Amanda teachers her young audience through play and fun. Logan is always doing things and attending many social gatherings which has also developed her social skills. I particularly love they way Amanda communicates with me all the time and I am kept informed with a daily dairy that I so look forward to reading with Logan when she returns home. In the time that Logan has attended we have not had one occasion where she has not wanted to go- in fact Logan often talks about Amanda while she is at home- this is so reassuring knowing that Logan enjoys, loves and feels the same in return from her carer. Amanda and her team have become extended family in a good way. Thanks for all you do, the effort, care and genuine interest in my daughter fills me with peace and confidence in you.
I would recommend Amanda to any parent who is looking for peace of mind and an environment where you child can grow positively.
All you do is appreciated.
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on 20/11/2012
Response by
Amanda Childminding
on 20/11/2012:
thank you for your review. From my point of view it is gratifying to know that my efforts are appreciated.
Elliot (now 2yrs 9 mths) has been going to Amanda since he was 3 months old, for a few hours a couple of times a week. He loves her and gets so excited about going. He has fun, is taken care of and does really varied, exciting activities. I love getting his daily dairy to look in, to see what he's been upto and it makes me feel part of his day. Amanda is always doing the best she can for all of the children she cares for, as does Peter. It really couldn't work any better. My daughter, Caitlin, now goes to Amanda before school one morning a week, and loves it so much that she would prefer to do that every day! I, and my children, couldn't recommend her highly enough - she is a truly lovely person who is exceptional at what she does xx
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on 07/11/2012
Response by
Amanda Childminding
on 14/11/2012:
thank you for your review, Elliot and Caitlin are great to look after, and they love the holiday care as Catlin does not have to finish her activity to go to school.
Very pleased we found Amanda and her lovely hubby. My baby Sam who is 11 months is really enjoying being with them a couple of afternoons a week. I particularly love the way they collect him from home and make him a lovely tea before dropping him back again. They also keep a daily diary of what he's been up to which is a lovely keepsake for us :-)
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on 21/09/2012
Response by
Amanda Childminding
on 27/09/2012:
Thanks for the lovely review, we really enjoy having sam with us.
Amanda looked after my 2 youngest for a year. In that time my boys loved every day they were there. Amanda does a whole range of activities with the children and my boys enjoyed the outings to the beach or the park which was most days. My boys ate all of the food cooked by Amanda and since leaving they have asked if they will ever go back, it breaks my hear as they were so very happy in her care. Could not recommend high enough!!
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on 04/09/2012
Response by
Amanda Childminding
on 27/09/2012:
Thank you for the review, I hope the boys are doing well, the house is not the same without them.
