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Finding the right childcare is never an easy decision. Here's what some of the families at Little Acorn Explorers have to say about theirs.
“Tina looked after my two children for 50 hours per week for many years. They adore her. Every day she plans activities that they love and keeps them active, and engaged. The kids particularly loved going to her allotment and getting to eat the food grown there. I have no hesitation in recommending her very highly.“
Elizabeth, former parent
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"I was nervous about leaving my 7 month old in childcare but it became immediately clear from the first day that she truly cares for the children as she would her own. It's obvious that it is truly a calling for her and not just a job. As someone who doesn’t have family nearby, I love that the children are integrated into her wider family, so my daughter gets that intergenerational care. Tina is truly a phenomenal childminder. She goes above and beyond for the children, from planning fantastic activities, picnics, trips from splashparks, playgrounds, softplay, etc. I never feel guilty about leaving my child, in fact she often laments when it’s not a “Tina day”. I consider us extremely lucky to have found Tina and we are forever grateful for her dedication and love to our daughter.
Helen, former parent
“Having Tina as our childminder has been the best decision we have made. Tina is caring, loving & nurturing. When our daughter started, she was in need of confidence-building, and Tina has done just that. She brought her out of her shell; she made steps I don’t believe she would have made in other settings, and she was raring to go back each week! It’s a warm, cosy and welcoming environment with constant feedback from Tina and guidance along the way if I ever needed it! Park trips, soft plays and outings are regular. Tina does everything so effortlessly; we have felt so at ease having our daughter with Tina and will forever be grateful for all she has offered.”
Milly, former parent
“Tina is absolutely one of the best childminders I have ever met, she has been such an influential role model in my son’s life. She is trustworthy, caring and always goes the extra mile. She pays great attention to the children she minds and is supportive and helpful. She is highly active and plans amazing activities eg trips to park and soft play etc. Tina is superb and if I ever needed any childcare or advice I would always go to her first. I cannot recommend her highly enough - she’s a star!”
Laura, former parent
“My time with Tina was great and so reassuring! I started with a nursery as I wasn’t sure about trusting someone with my child, but nursery didn’t work out and that’s when I was lucky enough to find Tina. My Girls had the best years with Tina, so many amazing memories and they were so loved that it made it easier and ok for me being away from them. Years later I had my son and couldn’t get a space I was so sad and no childminder even compared to Tina so I didn’t go with one. Any child is lucky to have someone like Tina to care for them.”
Alice, former parent
“When looking for childcare for my son I was a little apprehensive about using a childminder as my daughter had always been in a nursery. After meeting Tina when I was still pregnant with my son, I was instantly put at ease and excited for my son to start with her. My son started with Tina when he was just 3 months old and was with her right up to when he started in reception at school. He settled so quickly and had an amazing time with Tina, he loved spending time at her allotment where he'd often tell me of the different fruit or vegetables that he had seen (or tasted) from there. He is now 13 years old and still even to this day talks about memories he has of his time with Tina! He and I were very sad when he left and I know that it was the best decision for him from the fact that he still remembers the fun things they done together all these years later.”
Laura, former parent