Nina's Reviews
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(5 from 36 reviews)
Nina is wonderful. Our youngest was looked after for nearly four years. In that time, she has helped to nurture a confident and happy girl who has taken the step to primary school seamlessly. It has been observed that the children who were under Nina’s care stand out as independent and sociable. We are really glad that we chose Nina and wholly recommend her and her approach to childcare.
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We heard lots about 'Ninas' during pandemic time in the local play park and it was all positive. After viewing the provision, we sent 2.5 year old and a few months later a 1.5 year old.
We choose Nina as a care provider due to the home like atmosphere and that our children will always be together.
My children are good communicators and always talk about what they got up to during their time.
Nina spoke about certain difficulties with my children in a non shaming and confidential way of which I appreciate.
My youngest is still with Nina 4 days a week and still enjoys going there even though she regularly says she wants to go school with her sister instead.
My children loved and loves going to Nina's and her reliability is incredible. Highly recommended.
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Our son has enjoyed going to Nina's for the last 2 years from the ages of almost 3 to almost 5. He has most recently been going for 21 hours a week over 3 days. One thing that helped sway us is Nina is flexible and has been eg able to take our son occasionally for an extra session if we eg had an important appointment or when our daughter was born. This has meant a lot to us. Nina really cares and is passionate about what she does.
As one of the other reviews says, Nina’s is more like a small nursery with sometimes up to roughly ten children of different ages, up to four qualified staff and a large annexe on the side of her house dedicated to childcare. When we looked around, I remember being surprised by how cavenous it is inside. There are several different rooms/play areas as well as a garden with amongst other things: swings, a playhouse and lots of ride-on toys. They spend a lot of time outside, especially in the summer and our little boy has loved the water play especially. He says Nina has “more toys than any number”! He loves all her vehicles and superhero toys.
Nina is quite creative in the activities they do. She sends videos and photos each week of what they have been doing. I know our son has particularly enjoyed the baking, singing, dancing and park trips. They also do plenty of arts and crafts and bring their creations home during festivals and at special times of the years. Nina gives them all a little ‘goody bag’ of treats and mini gifts at Christmas time. She also organised a large garden party at the end of the summer last year with a children’s entertainer and more.
Nina and her team are all kind, caring and genuinely fond of the children. Of note, Nina went above and beyond in assisting our son with his toilet training and intimate care. We are very grateful for that.
One thing I particularly like about Nina’s is it has an international flavour eg some of the parents come from diferent parts of the world and some of the children speak different languages. Also, it is noticeable that the older children help the younger children and learn to care for others. Boys and girls also play nicely together and the children do not seem to notice much any differences. Nina says they are all part of ‘her/their family’. ‘Her’ children are confident in playing with children from different backgrounds and look forward to playing with ‘their friends’ at her house. The children have a strong moral code and know how to share and be inclusive.
Our son is now looking forward to starting school and is good at making friends. We know he will miss you all though. We are hoping to shortly be starting our baby daughter at Nina’s and feel confident in doing so. Thanks again, Nina, to you and your team, for all the wonderful childcare!
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My daughter has been with Nina and the team for about 2 and a half years. My daughter was very quiet before going to Nina setting.
Since being with Nina and the team, my daughter’s confidence has grown. Her speech had improved so much. My daughter’s personality came out so much especially participating in every activities with other children. All the activities that are arranged by the team are amazing.They have mini trips which my daughter loves to go on.
My daughter is always happy and loves to socialise and help others around her. Nina and the team have so much dedication with the work they do and to be honest I feel that every time I leave my daughter with Nina and the team, she is in safe hands. The communication are very good and we do get pictures and videos of the activities that my daughter does.
I would like to say a huge thanks to Nina and the team for helping my daughter develop her confident and independence and giving her so much care. I will definitely recommend Nina and the team to others as a lovely, caring and safe environment for children to grow and develop their learning abilities.
I wish Nina and the team all the best in the future. Emiley x
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Our little boy spent two years with Nina. He really grew and flourished and became very confident during his time with her. Although Nina's is described as a childminders, it is really set up like a nursery, with wonderful inside and outside spaces and trips out to the river or the local playground. It is incredibly clean. Children paint, sing together, bake and celebrate one another's birthdays.
Nina puts an enormous amount of work and effort into everything she does, going above and beyond. The people who work with her display similair amounts of care and attention.
Nina's is perfect for mobile children and is a really great place for children to figure out who they are. We are incredibly grateful to Nina.
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Our little girl went to Nina’s for almost 3 years!
Nina and the team are so warm and friendly! It was my daughter second home and family!! She loved it! Was so excited to go everyday!!
The activities the team put together are so fun for the children as well as educational! They have trips out to the field, park, down to Iffley licks to see the ducks! Everything a child wants and needs!!!
I used to LOVE getting pictures and videos of what they’re up to!
Nina’s setting is so cosy & clean!! Feels super homely and perfect for little ones!!
Nina and the team really do an amazing job of looking after the children, you can tell they love them all!!! It’s so heartwarming to watch and know how much each child is loved there!!
My daughter has started school now, she left Nina’s over the summer. The transition to school was made so easy with lots of help from Nina & team, they would chat to the older children about school, what to expect there etc… so the children knew what was coming rather than being filled with fear!
My older daughter LOVED going to Ninas!!
So much so, we send our younger one there now! & of course she absolutely loves being there!!!!
Thank you team! You’re truly amazing ♥️♥️♥️
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I couldn't recommend Nina and her team enough. My daughter went there for 3 years and 1 month, it was the best thing ever.
They were so helpful from the beginning, it was my daughter's second family.
I cherish all the pictures and videos they send me.We were very sad, when my daughter left to start reception,and they prepared her really well for that. She always wants to go back to Nina's.
They really do their best , all the kids love Nina and her team. I can't be grateful enough for everything what they did for my daughter.
Thank you Nina and team for everything ❤️
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From the moment I walked into Nina's house, I knew my daughter would be happy there - she has loads of toys and a very big outdoor play area and also takes the children out to the parks which my daughter loves. Nina was my daughter's 3rd childminder and I must say I was shocked at how quickly my daughter settled in at Nina's. It's worth noting that my daughter is an only child and lives alone with me, as such she's very clingy and it took her about 4months to settle with previous Childminders but it took her much less (about 3weeks) to settle at Nina's - I wished I found Nina much sooner!
Soon she started waking up and saying "going to Nina"s" and that literally melted my heart. She woke up everyday and looked forward to going to Nina's and will always ask after Nina and Lisa. That said a lot to me, it was clear my daughter was happy at Nina's which in turn made me happy and relaxed each time I dropped her off.
Over time I could see my daughter picked up good habits - she would immediately go to wash her hands once we got back home, she would cover her mouth when coughing, she was more happy to share her toys and food - to mention a few.
I would highly recommend Nina and her team, a trial will convince you!!!
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My daughter has been going to Nina's for the last 3 years and I highly recommend them to anyone that asks.
My daughter was a lockdown baby which meant she had only been around family. I was very anxious about her starting at the childminder but all the staff were very welcoming and supportive. Due to their knowledge and experience, my daughter's transition was very smooth and after a few settling in sessions, she was happy and settled.
Over the last three years, we have always felt very welcomed and we are always greeted with a smile. All the staff are kind, friendly, caring and happy. They genuinely love the children in their setting and they treat them like family.
The communication is amazing, I love all the daily pictures and videos I get of my daughter and her friends doing all different activities.
They always make sure the children have exciting activities that are educational, alot of singing, dancing, walks to the park, feeding the ducks not to mention the themed days which my daughter loves.
Thank you to all the staff for giving my daughter the best foundation in life, we came with a shy, clingy baby that cried alot and we are leaving with a super confident, chatty, caring and loving daughter who is ready for school. I will forever be grateful for all the love and care you have given to us as a family. I feel like we have gained an extra family as my daughter loves you all and she will miss seeing you everyday.
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Our LB has been with Nina and her team from 6 months to beginning his primary schooling. Nearly 4 years!
Our experience has been one of a joyful and nurturing environment. Our LB confidence and his early years development has flourished.
Nina is always extremely accommodating with changes in schedule and timings if needed. And although we are looking forward to our LB next step in his schooling career this chapter in our lives will be cherished. Thoroughly recommend for any prospective parents and little ones!
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