Gilda's Reviews
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Average Rating:
(4.5 from 8 reviews)
My 3 year old daughter has been with Gilda for almost 2 years. My daughter is suspected ASN and I never felt she had much of a bond with her first childminder. With Gilda, she took to her immediately and we have seen her transform socially under her care. She has a great understanding of my daughter's different needs. Gilda is a warm, chatty and lovely person. Very flexible and obviously cares deeply for all of her kids. We feel very lucky to have found her!
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Our two children were with Gilda, son for 2 years (since he was 12 months) and his younger sister for 6 months. Gilda is very affectionate with the children. She is very warm and caring and it's clear that the kids love her. We were never in any doubt that the children were happy and safe with Gilda. Our son didn't settle well with a previous childcare so it was such a relief that he was happy and loved going to Gilda's. As well as playing at home, they regularly attended playgroups and visited parks and the kids loved this. Gilda was always very flexible and we wouldn't hesitate to use her again.
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We have been using Gilda now to look after our little ones 1 & 3 for about 6 months.
She has them in the day in a playgroup. It's a very bright modern room with lovely amounts of light coming in.
Much nicer than any of the playgroups we went to before we met her.
Gilda has also looked after the children in the evening coming to babysit at the house.
She even tidied the place up when she was here. It is a real reassurance knowing if they wake up in the night Gilda is familiar with them and will be able to settle them easily. She will easily put a 1 and 3 year old to bed - something we would never ask friends to even try!
Gilda's location is very handy because there are other childminders working on her street who are in touch with each other, so if one is off or whatever they can cover each other and arrange safe passage of children.
I had no hesitation to book her because of the good recommendations she had locally. It's possible to guess Gilda might have rubbed someone up the wrong way - she is a bit of a character. She's a passionate person who speaks her mind so she will probably not be everyone's cup of tea, but we like her.
Also my children have never been taken by her to an old people's home (?!) - but if wanted to she would be welcome to. I am sure this would be very good for the little ones and perk the oldies up no doubt.
She has lots of toys and is as flexible as she can be to fit our schedules always offering to cater for the children or stay later when babysitting etc. She went out of her way to arrange santa visits and presents for the kids at xmas and has all the certificates and things as well as the experience you might want too.
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James
about
Gilda
on 04/03/2019
Response by
Gilda
on 04/03/2019:
Thankyou James and Annabel for the review. Your kids are so sweet. One day I'll take them to the carehome....the oldies would love them, especially how many kisses they give out. See you soon.xx
I employed Gilda in August 2017 for my two youngest children. Having never used a childminding service before I was very impressed. My personal circumstances are a little higgledy piggledy and Gilda is incredibly flexible and helpful, which I am extremely thankful for. Her house is set up well for children and there are plenty of games and toys to choose from. My kids adore her. She is very warm, caring and has a heart of gold. We'd be lost without her.
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Parent
about
Gilda
on 22/08/2018
Response by
Gilda
on 22/08/2018:
Thanks Suzanne. Your kids are so funny and make me laugh...it makes my job so much enjoyable. See you tomorrow.xx
I met with and visited before placing my child. The lounge is filled with toys and there is a secure garden. Everything seemed fine and she was very chatty.
The reality was this childminder spending her time on Facebook, visiting an old people home almost daily and a dog although behind a gate, bites when it gets into the lounge or near the children.
Best avoid this childminder who is only interested in £ and not your child's welfare.
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Gilda has looked after my little boy for over two years now, since he was 10 months old, 4 days per week. We feel very lucky to have found her. My son has always been happy to go to Gilda's (and sometimes reluctant to leave!) and I am confident that he is happy and safe in Gilda's care. I have found that Gilda provides a good balance of activities; my son attends playgroup each morning and has activities at home or at the park etc in the afternoon. Gilda has always been flexible to accomodate my son's routine. Gilda has a lovely nature and is really well suited to childminding and from very early on I felt my son took a shine to her. Gilda has always been very accommodating if we have needed to make changes due to work commitments etc. I have no hesitation in recommending Gilda, we would be lost without her!
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Parent
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Gilda
on 26/04/2017
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Gilda
on 27/04/2017:
Thankyou for your review Louise, it brought a lump in my throat. Love James to the moon and back. James always brightens my day and to other kids in my care. Xx
My Twin girls has been with Gilda for nearly 2 years now. I could not ask for a better person to look after them. Gilda has always been understanding and very helpful when i was taking ill and did her best to keep my girls in their routine. I feel i can discuss subjects and behavior of the girls openly with her.
It is such a nice feeling when you can leave your children and feel totally at ease that they will be safe and have fun. i would highly recommend Gilda she is understanding and a genuine person. :)
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Gilda has been childminding my twin girls since December 2013.
I was very stressed about giving my little babies to someone else, then my family, but couldn't make a better choice! She made it much easier for me, as shes very real, easy going and fun person.
MY girls always come back home happy and clean.
Gilda provides them with lots of activities, cooks really nice and healthly foods for them, which is great, as sometimes i can just take a day off from cooking, knowing, that they will have a nice, homemade meals at Gildas house.
Also i had a pleasure to meet some members of her family, whom are very nice and friendly!
I hope this review can make it easier for you to decide, who would be the best person to look after your little ones!
Highly recommended!
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aneta201
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Gilda
on 12/04/2014
Response by
Gilda
on 13/04/2014:
Aneta,
Thank you for taking the time to review my service.
It means so much to me to know how much you trust me with your little treasures. It is my pleasure to take care of them, and watch them grow. We have lots of activities planned for the Summer!
Many thanks again!
Gilda.
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