Amazing
Definitely 5 star childcare and would highly recommend!!
I knew from first meeting Nat that she was the right person to look after our little one. She is very personable and definitely child orientated. Our little one has settled in straight away and is very happy to be dropped off each morning. Nat focuses a lot on the children’s development with plenty of different activities to keep the children engaged. We love her daily updates and pictures of what they get up too - it always looks like great fun!
by Ms C Quan on 16/10/2019
Testimonials
Sons been going for 8 months
My son joined 8 months ago when he was a year old. He was a very clingy child and didn’t like being with other caregivers beside myself. When he first joined, he hated being dropped off and wouldn’t sleep. Natalie held him and made sure he felt safe and reassured and now he absolutely loves going and runs straight in and smiles when he sees Natalie and has made a friend. The children have a good range of activities such as art, playing role playing games and going outside. We have found he is learning so much from being there. If there is ever an issue with behaviour, sleep or other, Natalie is good at letting us know and giving advice on what she has done and what we can do so we are consistent with him and this has really helped us. Would definitely recommend to other parents.
by Ms A. Webb on 07/03/2024
Life Changer
My daughter was born in November 2021 and from day one she was always a clingy baby and never wanted to leave my side even when sleeping. Natalie has changed this, she now sleeps by herself and her development is amazing. She is a fast crawler and she is standing with confidence. She is exhausted when she comes home from all the fun they have been having and as a first time mum I love to see the message we get with all the activities they have been doing as well as photos. I personally thinks this suits us a family really well and I like the personalised touch of being able to text for advice or if we are unsure on something. Amelia now loves being around other children and she is constantly trying to interact when in public. This is all down to the work of Natalie. If you have any doubts as a first or a second time mum Natalie is your women to talk too!
by Ms J Smart on 07/11/2022
Superwoman
It was a bit difficult for my boy to socialise being a lockdown baby! Natalie is amazing ...made him love her! She is taking the kids for walks and does many activities every day and manages to send photos of the day too! She has a lot of childcare knowledge, she is professional...she advised me for my older son when I needed...I wish had space for him too but I already had him in another childcare.
She really is a superwoman ...I don't know how she manages having also 2 kids herself!
by Ms M Beriketaki on 13/07/2022
A home from home
I was looking for more of a home from home environment for childcare for my daughter Doris. Being a lockdown baby I felt the larger nursery settings were overwhelming and less personal. Natalie goes above and beyond and has exceeded all of my expectations. She takes a genuine interest in the welfare of the children in her care and has offered lots of invaluable tips and advice to a first time Mummy! Doris couldn’t be happier, she is stimulated, interacted with and engaged with other children in a caring environment. Activities are both inside and outside with lots of photos and updates given on a user friendly app. I couldn’t recommend Natalie highly enough!
by Mrs K Davies on 24/05/2022
Amazing
As a first time mum and first time choosing childcare, it was important that I chose the right place for my little boy. I’m glad to say I made the right decision in choosing Natalie.
He absolutely loves going and happy to see her in the mornings. Each day is full of exciting activities and adventures.
The communication is great, I love receiving my mid afternoon update followed by photos of him enjoying his day and playing with his friends.
Despite him only being 1 and not able to walk (yet!!) he is still included in all of the activities with the older children which is helping his development and learning.
I would definitely recommend Natalie to everyone and would 100% use her again in the future 😃
by Ms J Mitchell on 15/01/2022
Childcare that's second to none
When looking for childcare for our second daughter we looked no further than coming back to Natalie after she had looked after our first daughter for the previous 3 years.
Natalie's days are filled with fun and interest in a wonderfully nurturing, loving and safe environment.
Recently we had to make the very hard decision to move childminders simply due to moving house and our eldest starting school and have struggled to find anyone who can match our high standards set by Natalie's brilliant care.
You certainly won't regret choosing Natty to look after your children. My only wish is that she moved with us!
by Mrs C. Denham on 10/10/2021
Excellent
Natalie is caring and warm yet extremely professional. I was a bit nervous about sending my son to childcare as he was a lockdown baby; however he has settled in so well and loves his days there! Natalie does lots of fun activities and gives those in her care a range of hands on learning experiences. I love getting photos and updates throughout the day!
by Mrs R Elman on 20/09/2021
Great Setting and Communication
I’ve been with Natalie for over a month now and I’m very pleased. Eli settled in very quickly and Natalie gives me updates through the day along with photos. Eli always has a smile on his face in the photos and enjoys the cats and days out with Natalie.
by Ms Garcia on 19/04/2021
Absolutely delighted
Our 15 month old daughter Ava has been going to Natalie’s several times a week since February. This is the first time I have used a childminder, as my older two went to Nurseries. We are absolutely delighted with the care that Natalie provides to our daughter and she has thrived since being with her.
We always look forward to the daily updates and photos from Natalie showing what new experiences Ava has had that day.... she loves going to Natalie’s and spending time with all the other children and she always has a fun packed day, it’s really lovely to see Ava developing in so many ways with Natalie’s help.
Natalie is a warm, caring and enthusiastic childminder and we are so lucky to have found her....
Thanks for everything you do Natalie, we really do appreciate the passion and hard work you put into everything you do with our little one!
by Ms Bagley on 15/07/2019
A truly amazing and caring lady
Natalie is without doubt the best choice we could have possibly picked to watch over our daughter. She gives the children so much scope for learning and development and has directly contributed to how bright our little one is.
Natalie gives daily updates on what the children are up to, how the actions they've done that day affect their development and photos to give parents a look at what new experiences their children are enjoying each day.
I can say with 100% certainty that she's one of the greatest childminders and would recommend her to anyone in the area (Or outside the area for that matter!)
Thanks for all your good work Nat and look forward to bringing all of our little ones to you in the future!
by Mr J Denham on 11/01/2018
Fantastic
Can't recommend Nat enough. I was nervous about leaving my little girl, but Nat gives all the children in her care a lovely home environment. My little one is really thriving and growing more confident with every visit.
by Ms L Dangerfield on 17/07/2017
Can't recommend enough!
I was nervous about returning to work and leaving my daughter. She goes to Twinkles once a week and I can really see her personality and confidence shining through. I can't recommend Nat enough! A very warm and caring atmosphere for the kids, and wonderful activities to help them grow and develop, as well as have lots of fun and memories. My daughter always comes away happy and the photos Nat provides throughout the day give both myself and my partner a lovely insight and update into our daughter's day.
by Ms C White on 07/07/2017
Could not wish for anything more
Our daughter Gracie goes to Nat's once a week and she absolutely adores it. Every time we leave her we know that she is going to be kept safe, well cared for and nurtured as if she were Nat's own child. This warmth is evident from the moment you cross the threshold: the house is the perfect environment for an inquisitive baby. Each week she brings home crafts that she's made and we are kept updated with an excellent learning journey outlining her wonderful activities and achievements. We could honestly not wish for anything more for our precious daughter.
by Mr C Brown on 24/01/2017
Warm and Homely
After increasing hours at work, we needed to find extra childcare for our daughter as her existing nursery could not accommodate her. We went to meet Nat and immediately felt at ease and were very impressed by the level of care and attention she dedicates to the children in her home. An excellent level of interaction and daily activities, exactly as we would devote to our little girl if we were looking after her ourselves at home. Our little girl comes away from sessions with Nat happy and settled and we are provided with regular updates and photographs of what she is getting up to. We had not initially considered a child minder as an option, but after our experience with Nat, we fully intend to remove our daughter from nursery and place her with Nat for all her childcare needs.
by Mrs H Beesley on 03/02/2016
Amazing
My son goes to Nat 2 days a week and he absolutely loves it there he has learnt so much being there, probably more than I would have been able to teach him being home. Every day I drop him off he goes straight into her house and doesn't even say good bye to me just wants to go and play. Nat takes him different places each week and since I've taken my son there they have done some stuff for charity which I think is truly amazing. Most weeks he comes home with drawings or little creations for me. I know when I go to work that I can relax as my son is enjoying himself there.
by Mrs M Vaughan on 04/03/2015
Peace of Mind
My baby boy goes to Nat 2.5 days a week and he loves it there which is such a peace of mind for me. He's never cried with me leaving him and there and barely notices when I come to pick him up as he is having so much fun. It's a big thing leaving your baby with someone else for the first time and I've never thought twice about leaving him with Nat. The daily diary is a great idea, makes us proud to see what he's been up to. Highly recommended.
by Ms E Sadler on 27/01/2015
Great childminder
My daughter goes to Nat 3 days a week and she absolutely loves it she comes home exhausted but full of smiles. I always feel that I am leaving my little girl with someone I trust which makes it easier for me to go to work. Nat gives each child a diary and makes a note each day of what your child has been up to, its really nice to read and find out what my little angel has been doing that day. I would definitely recommend Nat to anyone.
by Mrs K Smith on 25/11/2013
Highly recommended
My son has only been going to Natalie's for a few months and he absolutely loves going there! It's actually a real struggle to take him home again at the end of the day (which is a good sign when it comes to childcare... LOL). He has also really taken to her little boy and they have become great friends in a relatively short space of time.
Natalie provides a lovely, stimulating and fun environment and she shows a real interest in the children in her care. My son has come along a lot in various areas and I'm convinced that Natalie has had an extremely positive influence on his personal development.
She is a very open, approachable, calm, considerate and friendly person and provides a stimulating and varied environment for children of all ages. Highly recommended!
by Ms W Ederveen on 24/07/2013
Very Impressed!
After visiting Natalie at her home we were so impressed that we had made the decision to take my daughter out of nursery before we even left!
She was very welcoming from the moment we walked through the door and more importantly Gracie warmed to her. She had set out toys in the living room and Gracie settled right in!
We were shown round the house and looked at the garden aswell as meeting the rest of the family.
I would 100% recommend a visit... at least!
We can't wait for Gracie to start!
by Ms H Buffrey on 02/03/2013
Extracts from Ofsted Report - September 2022
Children are well cared for in this well-resourced and nurturing home. Children's welfare is most important to the childminder and their emotional well-being is continuously reinforced. The flexible and supportive routine means that children flourish, feel safe and have activities provided that meets their needs.
Children behave very well. There are clear expectations and boundaries. They are learning how to share, be thoughtful and think about others while they play.
The childminder has effective relationships with parents. She provides them with regular and up-to-date information about what their child experiences throughout the day, what they are learning and how much they enjoy what they are doing. This helps parents to involve themselves in their children's learning.
The childminder networks with other local childminders. They share feedback to strengthen each other's practice.
Extracts from Ofsted Report - October 2016
Children quickly form strong attachments with the childminder. Their welfare is given high priority by the childminder, who supports children's understanding of a healthy lifestyle. Relationships are strong because of the warm and caring nature of the childminder. Children learn to be independent and they make good progress from their starting points. They are prepared well for the next stage of their education. Strong partnership with parents helps the childminder to know children's individual needs and starting points, and to identify when they may need additional support.
Extracts from Ofsted Report - June 2013
This childminder is committed to driving and securing ongoing improvements to promote outcomes for children effectively. Parents are extremely well informed about the setting and their children's progress. They express appreciation of the childminder's excellent communication and strong commitment to providing a broad range of stimulating activities.
Children build trusting relationships with their friends and the childminder and enjoy attending. They feel safe, join in new experiences and overcome their fears.
Amazing
My daughter Olivia is my second child with Natalie (Nat still does the school run for my eldest who has been with her since he was 10 months old and is still bursting with excitement to spend Summer holidays with her). I wouldn't have considered putting my daughter anywhere else; it was never going to be an option for me. My daughter has been there since she was around 8/9 months old (she is nearing on 2 now) and she absolutely loves going to Natalie's, I have never ever had an issue taking her - she almost takes herself through excitement. Natalie never has a "lazy" day there is always something meaningful and fun planned for everyday no matter the weather. They learn so much, have so much fun and get to have experiences that they would never get at nursery or might not get at home even. You and your children become part of the family, and you just know that your children are loved and nurtured every day that they are there. We well and truly landed on our feet choosing Natalie as our childminder!
by Mrs E Naylor on 03/07/2019
The Children are taken to a Forest school once a week for a unique learning experience.
