jane's Reviews
Childminder
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Average Rating:
(5 from 8 reviews)
Bobby has been going to Jane since he was ten months old (now 20 months) and I wasn’t looking forward to leaving him at all, but Jane made it so easy for me.
She was lovely to speak to from when I first got in touch with her, in the lead up to him starting and when the time came amazing with Bobby making him feel welcome and getting him settled in with her and the other children. Now he gets so excited when I say we’re going to see Jane. He is growing into a happy confident little boy and I think a large part of that is owed to Jane.
She plans amazing days and activities every week, they socialise at play groups and with other children and we look forward to the daily photos on her private Facebook Group. Jane creates such a warm homely atmosphere, I feel like Bobby has ‘home from home’ care when he is with her.
Bobby comes home happy every evening, getting him out the door is the only problem!
Thank you so much Jane, for going above and beyond with our boy and his development.
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Jane has been looking after our daughter Ava since she was 9 months old and we cannot recommend her enough.
Knowing Ava is in such capable hands made the transition back to work from maternity leave stress free. The regular photo and video updates that we get are fantastic, it makes us feel like we aren’t missing out.
Not only do we take comfort in knowing Ava is safe, in our opinion, Jane goes over and above what is required from a childminder. Every day is carefully planned and full of fun, educational activities. A lot of time is spent outdoors when the weather permits, which is something we think is really important.
Jane monitors the children’s progress using individual tracker books which are completed with such a lot of care and detail including photographs. We see these at the end of each half term when we can add our comments. It is an excellent way for us to monitor Ava’s development. Now at 2 and a half years old, the benefits of being with Jane and the other children are very clear. So much so that we have decided to keep Ava with Jane for longer rather than join a pre school just yet as she gets so much more with Jane.
The only difficult part is taking Ava home, as she never wants to leave! But it is a nice problem to have :)
Thank you Jane for being amazing.
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Jane and her joint business partner, Jane are amazing. Leaving your child with someone you hardly know is a daunting experience, I went back to work when Brooke was 6 months old (I remember her first day well), I felt guilty and was very sad to be leaving her. Jane was supportive and understanding on every level – from me asking for constant updates throughout the day, to her beautifully written and meticulously documented end of ‘term’ reports, I am comfortable in the knowledge that my daughter is with someone who cares for her like she is extended family.
Having so much fun: Brooke has been with Jane for circa 2 years, and every day we turn into her road Brooke will shout “YAY JANEY CATS” – it is wonderful to hear. She arrives running up to Jane and cuddling her leg and leaves smiling blowing kisses.
Jane’s enthusiasm and drive is evident every day, from meticulously planned days out to equally fun packed days at home – the children’s safety and education is paramount. Through access to Watsapp and our private purpose set up Facebook page, I feel I am a part of Brooke’s everyday activities, I can see first-hand how much fun she’s having with Jane and the other children. It’s fabulous.
Nothing is too much trouble: from difficulty in getting Brooke to eat | try to various foods to any random ailments (colds etc.) she may have, Jane offers advice and support. Going the extra mile to help – which is very much appreciated.
Presentable and professional: Jane greets us every day in a very friendly and warm manner. She is always immaculately dressed and reminds us of up and coming days out (so we can prepare clothes for messy play, woods outings etc.). At the end of each day she will provide us with an update on how Brooke has been, any ‘issues’ we should be aware of and will even return washed clothes if Brooke has got messy during the day. Jane's house is immaculate and is safe for the children to run around and play with lots of space to express themselves.
Above and beyond the normal ‘expectation’ of a childminder: Jane devotes a huge amount of time and effort into ‘take homes’, things that Brooke brings home. We receive Sunflowers (which Brooke has grown from a seed), various ‘art’ works (which are now tacked to the fridge), Mother and Father’s day creations, personalised gifts which the children have made, written advice and notes about Brooke’s eating habits and things we can do at home to extend her culinary experiences, invites to meet with other mums to encourage networking and much more.
Development and constructive feedback: as mentioned above Jane provides a very detailed and well documented report on Brooke, which allows me to track her development. I can then encourage Brooke from home (i.e. counting, playing nicely, and letter formations etc.). I find this so useful and is a great aide for me to review how her development is improving.
Conclusion:
Jane is a 5* childminder – which is reflected in her rating. Brooke LOVES going to Jane’s and she loves Jane’s family (who are all so kind and welcoming, sitting down and chatting and inviting us into their home – on their time). Overall, I could not recommend this lady any higher. She deserves a medal!! Keep up the good work Jane, we adore you. I look forward to you looking after our next baby!! THANK YOU Jane x
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Jane is an excellent child minder. When our son joined we were having problems with another setting and decided to change providers. We were a little apprehensive about how our son would settle having changed settings, but within only 2 settling in sessions he loved it.
Jane covers all elements of EYFS learning but goes over and above in our opinion. The children have activity filled days and spend time outdoors whenever possible. We have regular catch ups on his progress and can chart it through his learning journey. We also get all his artwork and lovely keepsakes from their time together.
The communication between us and Jane is faultless, we keep in contact via catch ups, a WhatsApp group and we've joined a private page so we're able to see what Jane has planned for the coming week and photos and videos of their daily activities which gives us a little window into his world which makes all the difference.
We are so happy with the care and learning our son is receiving at Jane's that we've decided to keep our son on longer and defer pre-school as we feel he gets so much at the setting. As Jane ensures the children socialise with other minded children at childminder get-togethers as well as play groups, we feel that he gets the best of both worlds.
Overall, we would say that a testament to Jane's childcare is how much our son loves being with her. She's an extension to his family and a big part of his life. We can go to work without a single worry and knowing he is in safe hands and happy. We couldn't recommend her highly enough.
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My little boy is almost 7 and he has been with Jane since he was 6 months old. He absolutely adores her and her family and she is like a second mum to him. She goes above and beyond on every aspect of her childcare.
During school holidays she makes sure they go on outings to fun and educational places and the children are always happy and never bored. She has done a lot of work on her setting to ensure it is as child friendly and accessible as possible.
My child has made some lovely friends there over the years.
Polish is our second language amd Jane has made an effort to even learn some of the key words from my child.
As a working mum, she has really helped to relieve the stress with her flexibility and helpfulness.
My little boy says 'Jane is kind, fun, creative and is a lovely lady. She has a fat Pug called Frank who i love too'.
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I can not recommend Jane high enough! Jane has looked after my now 2 year old daughter Rosie since she was 10/11 months old. I knew instantly from the moment of meeting Jane that she was exactly the person to look after Rosie. As a first time mum, nervous abut leaving her daughter, I instantly felt comfortable with Jane, and confident she would take great care of Rosie. Jane has an incredible warmth and openness and made me feel relaxed straight away, it's little wonder that Rosie settled with her from day 1 and it is clear the mutual feelings they share for one another, Rosie adores her! The progress that Rosie has made under Janes care is amazing. She has become a little chatterbox, excited to try new things and experiences and I have no doubt that Jane's care and enthusiasm has greatly contributed to making her the happy little girl that she is.
Her days are well structured with varying activities, keeping my very active girl interested and occupied. When needed, Jane is firm but fair with behaviour issues. We receive daily updates, along with a beautifully presented report book filled with pictures and stories of what she gets up to. The report book also documents her development which is so useful to know. This helps me feel part of her days when I'm not there. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone. Rosie continues to flourish under Janes care, meaning I go to work completely comfortable, knowing she is completely comfortable in what I'm sure she considers to be her second home!
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on 30/07/2015
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jane
on 30/07/2015:
Thanks for the lovely reference becci ! Rosie makes my job easy xx
Jane Waeland has been childminding my daughter, Charlotte (aged 2), since March 2013. She looks after her for 4 days each week.
I have been extremely happy with the care Charlotte has received, and the great progress she has made while in Jane’s care. Jane’s home is always welcoming, clean and well-organised and Charlotte has great fun playing with all the toys available and with the other children in her care, not to mention the numerous pets! Most importantly, it is Jane’s warm and friendly but no nonsense approach which sets her apart from other childminders.
Jane provides a wide, fun range of activities including plenty of outdoor exercise in a lovely environment. She is a great communicator and has gained Charlotte’s confidence, therefore encouraging good behaviour and kindness to others; skills which are important to us at home. When Charlotte steps outside her boundary she responds with firm but kind discipline explaining what we would like to see in terms which she understands. When she is hurt or feeling under the weather I know that she feels happy to be comforted by her and I am confident that Jane can administer either first aid or medication following all the correct procedures and completing the necessary records to ensure her health and safety.
Although I provide Charlotte’s lunch each day, Jane provides a healthy breakfast each morning and snacks at regular intervals throughout the day.
Each day Jane provides a verbal update on Charlotte – her activities, behaviour and health – as well as regular written progress reports to help me feel involved with her care and assist me with chatting to her about her day.
I am thoroughly happy with the level of care Charlotte receives and I am certain that being in such a positive and happy environment has helped her on the road to becoming a confident and self-assured little girl.
I would absolutely recommend Jane as a great and reliable childminder.
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on 29/07/2015
Response by
jane
on 29/07/2015:
Thanks so much Tina for the lovely reference. Charlotte has been a pleasure to care for xx
My eldest son has been with Jane for nearly two and a half years since he was 9 months old. In addition, his younger brother joined when he was the same age and has been with Jane for over a year. We have sadly had to move them to a new childcare provider as we moved house. Although we travelled nearly 10 miles each day back and forth, for 6 months, until we found someone we were equally as happy with near where we now live!
Jane is graded 'Outstanding' by Ofsted and this is reflected in everything she does. She really has always 'gone the extra mile' with both boys and they have loved being with her and developed well. It has been a real home from home experience, which is what we wanted, but they have also enjoyed all the other opportunities that Jane makes sure they can access, such as other more formal pre school groups, clubs, trips etc. Her facilities are amazing, especially for outdoor, active children, and she is always looking to modify her home to make this the best setting for the children that she has.
We would not hesitate to recommend her as a great child care provider!
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on 22/07/2015
Response by
jane
on 22/07/2015:
Thanks Julie, lovely words. Been a pleasure having the boys and look forward to seeing them soon x
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