Jacqueline Harvey's 5 Star Reviews
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5 out of 5
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This childminder is highly praised for providing excellent care in a warm, welcoming environment. Parents appreciate the variety of activities offered, including arts and crafts, educational games, and outings to parks and libraries. The childminder is described as patient, caring, and professional, with a focus on children's development and school readiness. Many parents highlight the regular updates and photos provided throughout the day.
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Jackie is an amazing childminder. She creates such a great atmosphere for the kids. Lots of games, learning, singing, arts and crafts. She is very patient and caring. She takes them out to parks, kids clubs the library ect... My daughter started going to Jackie when she was 2 years old. She was always so happy to go and loved Jackie as well as her family. The family are so friendly and welcoming too. It is like a home from home environment. She was very loved and cared for while she was there. I received photos and updates from the day, which was lovely. My daughter now almost 5 has learnt so much from Jackie, like numbers, colours, the alphabet, road safety, her address. She is now starting school and is a confident little girl because of Jackie. I can't thank her enough for taking care of her so well. I fully recommend Jackie as a childminder.
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Gemma
on 09/09/2023
I can highly recommend Jackie. She has a warm welcoming enviroment that kids love. There is always a variety of activities out on offer for the children to keep entertained, educated and most importantly happy. My youngest daughter has been there since she was 1 and has always loved being there, she will miss Jackie so much now she is off to ‘big school’, but goes well prepared with all the skills that Jackie has helped build over the years. Jackie has a great reputation and is always in demand. She is so professional and takes immense pride in providing an excellent service. I can't thank you enough Jackie for all the support and care you have given to us as parents and most importantly to our girls. We was so lucky to have found you. Thank you so much xx
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Mandaz
on 04/08/2022
My daughter was with Jackie from 18 months until she started reception this year and we really could not have found a better childminder! My daughter still asks to visit Jackie and her family all of the time and she made so many friends at her setting. Jackie sent lots of photos and updates throughout the week which was great, I loved being able to see what my daughter did through the day and she always came home with lots of different things she'd made. She would do painting, crafts, play doh, gardening, water play and so much more! She would also go to different clubs, parks and libraries which helped my daughter build her confidence around other children, and I also think it really helped her to settle into nursery and then school so well. I would highly recommend Jackie to anyone seeking a very caring, friendly, flexible childminder.
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Polly
on 09/11/2020
When my son started with Jackie 2 days a week last September he was shy and not used to being left with strangers much. Within just a couple of visits he couldn’t wait to go to Jackie’s and play with the other children. She was so welcoming of us and knew exactly what he needed to feel at ease. He went to playgroups both days and often to the park and library too. He would bring home anything he has made and told me what he has been learning that day. Jackie will send photos everyday and updates to parents to let them know what they got up to each time. You couldn’t wish for anything more when someone is looking after your child. Thank you so much Jackie for helping develop our little boy and making it such a fun experience for him!
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Jodie C
on 15/07/2020
My family’s experience with Jacqui is highly commendable although it was only a short one. Jacqui is a very honest and pleasant person. My little one enjoyed every moment he had spent with her. He was very well looked after , and I am sure he misses her now. I am very confident to recommend Jacqui to anyone who is looking for a lovely, experienced child minder.
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Jubin
on 27/04/2020
Jackie is the best childminder you'll ever have. I deeply believe we were one of the lucky families. My daughter starts being with Jackie since she was 10 months old until she starts nursery this September(3+).
As a first-time mum, she gave me all the reassurance I needed at that time.
She always keep me up to date with my daughter's day. Jackie is also really knowledgeable about children's development and all the latest childminding requirements, she had all qualifications and paperwork required by Ofsted and much more than that.
Jackie will offer you a home from home service, she cares for the children like they are her own and I can honestly say that my child wouldn’t be as school ready or have made the progress she has without all the love, care, and attention that Jackie has provided her.
Jackie and her family have become like family to us. It's just a few weeks ago that my daughter is not going with her and we really miss her.
Jackie always goes the extra mile to make sure all the kids that are under her care are happy, learning and having fun. Your child will love to be there and more likely is not going to be happy to leave her house. I wish you are able to find a spot with her... She has a long waiting list, make sure you call her as soon as possible... She is a true gem in the childcare world.
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Jasion
on 21/10/2019
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Jacqueline Harvey
on 22/10/2019:
Thank you Carolina for my brilliant review, keep in touch I’m not to far away I will love to see how your both doing kind regards jacqui x
My son had a lot of fun with Jacqui in the summer holiday. He went to picnic, baked cup cakes and cookies, made a dinosaur money box, learnt alphabet etc. She kindly prepared several dinosaurs items as my son loves dinosaurs. She sent photos of my son every time so I knew what he did. I really recommend Jacqui as a great childminder.
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Makiko
on 05/09/2018
Jackie has been amazing with my little girl. When I 1st started taking her about 3 years ago my daughter would always cry when I was leaving her but once I left she was absolutely fine. Jackie would always put me at ease and send me photos of what they been up to. My daughter loves going to Jackie’s house and always asks when she be going next. Jackie has learnt my daughter many things such as her numbers, shapes, colours to writing her name. I’m so pleased to have find Jackie and have booked my younger daughter to be in her care when I return back to work in December. Thank you for everything you have done for us so far and look forward to you having Chloe xx
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Mandaz
on 24/07/2018
Jackie is first class. My daughter has been with her for 4 years and I could not praise this lady highly enough. What she doesn’t know about the latest childminding requirements isn’t worth knowing, Jackie is up to date and forward thinking. Aside from qualifications and paperwork...Jackie offers a home from home service, she cares for the children like they are her own and I can honestly say that my child wouldn’t be as school ready or have made the progress she has without the love, care and attention that Jackie has provided. Jackie has become like family. The trips and visits, the lessons, the socialisation with others that she plans for, the celebrating of cultures, religions, customs and languages, the songs, books, phonics, numeracy....... just wow! I have family members in other parts of the U.K. who cannot believe what Jackie does as they couldn’t find anyone who would be a patch on her. As a teacher myself I can honestly say that Jackie is worlds apart in how she plans and ensures that children develop. If you are lucky enough to secure a place for your child with Jackie, be prepared to be amazed and consider yourself one of the very lucky ones. Your child will glow with happiness and blossom beyond what you could imagine.
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on 20/07/2018
Jacqueline has had our little boy for two years, and she is absolutely brilliant. He has come on so much and we put a lot of it on her. The setting is lovely, she is a wonderful person and provides so much for all the kids she looks after. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a childminder, and we are gutted to be leaving her as our boy moves on to infant school!!
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on 19/07/2018
Jacquie had been our daughter's childminder for almost 4 years! And I must say, she is quite brilliant in taking care of our little one. She helped her develop her academic and social skills, providing a warm friendly environment suitable for both learning and fun activities. She is more of a family to us now, both her and her family. You can sense the amount of love and compassion she has for the kids she takes care of and she would always keep us up to date with their day to day activities. Our daughter felt quite secure staying with her and I must say, she loves her a whole lot. This year we had to give up our place as my wife is on leave but we would definitely be getting her back to take care of our new arrival!
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on 19/05/2018
I had placed my daughter with Jackie since she was around 8 months old, and eventually had her full time up until my daughter was 3, as she now attends full time preschool.
This lady is amazing, always tried to accommodate where she can, my daughter loves her so much! Never had a problem with leaving my daughter with her, and was always pleased to see Jackie.
Jackie always communicated with me or dad, and was always very attentive to any needs.
Very friendly, sociable and approachable.
Absolute delight, and always very good with feedback on progress for my daughter, sent me pictures of her and what she was doing during the day for piece of mind.
Thank you Jackie!!
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on 05/01/2018
I had to place my 6 month old with someone else to mind when returning to work from Maternity and I am so pleased Jackie was recommended. Cannot recommend her enough it's a home from home with the up most professional care given from reports and daily updates on how your little one is doing which was lovely when at the office.
Genuinely disappointed due to redundancy my little girl no longer goes but will be first choice if ever needed again! Family are lovely and the only place I'd happily leave my child without any worries now I've used Jackie.
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on 17/07/2017
Jackie offered a welcoming surrounding from day one to both myself and my 2year old son. She is extremely competent at her job and I really could not have asked more from her. I knew my son was going to be well looked after in her care. She offered lots of help and advice when needed and my son absolutely loved spending time with Jackie and the other children in her care.
I would 100% recommend this Lady.
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on 31/08/2016
Jackie used to look after my son Joshua from 7 months to 3 and half years. She is a very good person. Kids love her. My son just love to go there always. He is learnt many good things from her. Very much trustworthy and lovable person. We really miss her. I am 100% sure that all parents those who goes to her will be very happy and comfortable. I am extremely happy to recommend her for those who are looking for a Childminder. xxxRona
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on 09/06/2015
MY Daughter has been with Jackie since just before her first birthday and she is now Four. From the day I first dropped her off I have never had a tear from her when I have left as Jackie has such a warm and caring way about her and the children love her.
Jackie has a lovely family who treat the children like they are part of it.
I cannot recommend Jackie highly enough, she does so much with the children in her care. She has helped me hugely with my daughters development from feeding herself, potty raining, learning alphabet, numbers etc , things that when you are full time working Mum are difficult as you only with them few hours in mornings and evening. Also helped with her social skills, as she has mixed with different aged children from age of one.
Jackie is a fantastic Child minder, we could not have been happier.
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on 14/05/2015
Jackie has had my daughter for the past two and a half years and I can say that she is wonderful. My daughter loves going to jackies and is excited to tell me of all the things she has done throughout the day and what she has learnt. I would highly recommend Jackie to anyone looking for a good childminder in the Basildon area. Jackie is like a member of the family and she makes my daughter feel like a part of hers which is great.
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on 11/05/2015
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on 19/04/2011
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