Mels Munchkins's 5 Star Reviews
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5 out of 5
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This childminder provides exceptional care in a loving, home-like environment. Children are engaged in various activities and outings, fostering their development and happiness. Parents consistently praise the caregivers' warmth, flexibility, and communication. The setting is described as safe, nurturing, and fun, with many families considering it a perfect choice for their children's care.
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My baby boy (7 months) just started at Mel’s this week along with his big sis (2 years) and I can tell he already loves it there! We struck gold when we got my kids both a place with Mel and Jean, wouldn’t change them for the world! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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AMELIAJA
on 17/01/2024
Mel and Jean are really great with my daughter, she has settled in so well and loves her days going before and after school and in the holidays. The pictures and communication throughout the day are great, they always think of fun activities and trips out for the day which my daughter really enjoys. I am so glad I found Mel's Munchkins it really is the perfect setting and very local to me and the school.
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Hannah F
on 26/10/2023
My son started with Mel 9 months ago and to be honest not sure what we would do without her and Jean. They provide such a fun , safe loving and happy environment. My son is very particular with who he feels safe and comfortable with and I can truly say he is his best and whole self when with Mel , Jean and the Children. He has made some friends for life here.
Everything from after school fun, meals and school holiday activities are just planned with only the kids in mind and how much fun they can have- swimming pools , outdoor toys and activities . My son doesn’t want me to be off work he just wants to go to Mels in the holidays as it’s so fab ! It truly is a home from home where the children are treated like family. It’s just wonderful to see my son thriving and happy there. I cannot recommend it enough. ❤️
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Sam
on 25/10/2023
My daughter has been with Mel and Jean for over 2 years now and absolutely adores them!
I couldn’t find any nurseries I was happy with so I decided to search for a childminder who would give that ‘ home from home ‘ care and attention - Mel and Jean provide just that and we are very happy we found them.
My daughter loves going on all the outings and play groups that Mel takes her to and has made friends with all the children.
Mel’s care is fantastic and fun! I would highly recommend.
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AlyshaPW
on 25/10/2023
My daughter has been with Mel for 6 months now. I initially was worried to leave her with strangers but to me relief she settled in so quickly! I love the picture updates to see what she is getting up to, all the kids look so happy and are having lots of fun! Mel takes her to different playgroups, soft plays, parks which is a god send for me having a newborn and it being harder to get out of the house. Mel has been super accommodating and is always helpful with any questions or advice I may need x x x
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Hollie
on 17/04/2023
Our daughter has been with Mel and Jean for nearly a year an absolutely loves them! From the very beginning she felt so comfortable and happy to go in. Mel always has fun activities for them all lined up and my daughter has so many little friends at Mel's Munchkins! Mel is so welcoming, accommodating and understanding and has been so helpful and supportive of us with our daughter's food allergies/intolerances.
We are so happy to have found Mel and know our little one is going to be so happy with her for the years to come!
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TaliaM
on 17/04/2023
My little girl has been with Mel for over a year now and she is so happy. She settled so quickly and she can't wait to get to Mel in the mornings. Mel takes her out everyday to ensure that she is kept entertained. Mel provides regular updates both verbally and electronically and is always available to answer any questions. Would highly recommend
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Sasha
on 03/10/2022
Our daughter Nellie absolutely loves going to Mel’s house! They go on fun days out all the time. Mel posts loads of pictures on our private Facebook page for the parents to see it’s really lovely! Nellie literally dives out of my arms when Mel opens the door every morning, she’s so excited to get in there and start playing! Can message Mel anytime of the day and she will always give you an update if you want it. Mel and her mum Jean are so nice and I’m so happy I chose Mel’s Munchkins. I was dreading leaving my baby with people I had met once but honestly best decision I made💜
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AMELIAJA
on 30/09/2022
My daughter has been with Mel and Jean for nearly a year and has enjoyed every day. Mel and Jean are extremely kind, caring and nurturing with a real home from home setting. Great communication from Mel and nothing is too much trouble. The children are taken on great days out to the farm, play groups and soft play (to name a few). Highly recommended childcare provider.
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lo169
on 22/03/2022
My son has been with Mel and Jean for three and a half years. He absolutely loves his time there and it really is a home away from home. He is treated as one of the family and really makes being a working parent easier knowing he is happy. Whether it’s before or after school or the holiday Mel makes his time with her fun! I can not recommend Mel enough!
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Hanw
on 20/01/2022
Would recommend Mel.
My daughter started at about 11 months old, she settled in quickly and made friends with all the other children. Only recently left as we moved area and were too far away. In the most recent months she would was obsessed with going to Mel’s, seeing her friends and having fun.
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AmzJ
on 10/04/2021
Before my girls joined Mel, I had always known I wanted to use her as our childminder as had seen her at school drop offs. I had noticed how happy, kind and caring Mel was towards the children she was already looking after so we didn’t even look else where!
My daughters have been so happy with Mel, they were consistently shown so much kindness, time, and care, and loved the food!! We were all always welcomed with warmth and open arms, not just for the children but Mel has always been so supportive to us as the parents also, which means so much!
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Clare
on 09/04/2021
Mel and Jean have both looked after my little boy from the age of 1 years old (so the past 2 and a half years) as I had to return to work in London. I couldn’t rate them highly enough! They are both so kind and caring and treat the children like their own which really appealed to me as I was extremely nervous about leaving my baby with anyone other than family members normally.
They really do care for each individual child and cater for all their needs. My little boy gets taken to some amazing days out to parks, farms, craft places, soft play areas and other outdoor activity events and he absolutely loves it and he cannot wait to return to Mel’s each morning - which speaks volumes to me.
I truly believe that my little boy’s development would not have come along half as much as what it has if I had stayed at home with him myself.
They are undoubtedly the dream team! And everyone needs childminders like them in their lives. As a happy and contented child, means a very happy mummy!
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sparkle1
on 28/09/2020
Amazing!! Mel and Jean are so warm and welcoming. My 3 boys love being there. Charlie 11, Edward 6 and William 2. It’s a real home from home environment. They do lots of activities and days out. Always on the go keeping the little ones busy and learning. I knew from the first time I met both Mel and Jean that they where perfect. And they have not disappointed! Couldn’t recommend them enough. Xx
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staceyco
on 04/07/2020
Mel and Jean have taken care of my boy for two years now. They treat him like he is part of the family and have helped him to develop as he had initial speech delay issues. They are always active taking the children out and ensuring they are kept busy. The children have made good friendships too within the setting. Mels son Is also very good at helping children to settle in. We have been very happy and recommend them highly 😀
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Fee
on 19/11/2018
Myself and my husband are so happy to have found Mel & Jean for our little girl. She settled in immediately, loves going each day and we can go to work knowing she is having fun in safe hands. Mel and Jean take the children out & about on various trips and it’s good to know the children are exposed to different experiences & environments. I highly recommend Mel’s munchkins!
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elephant
on 19/11/2018
Mel and her mum Jean are fabulous, from the very first day my 10 month old son loved his time at childcare. The surrounding are clean, the food is great with variation and most importantly lots of toys and activities to entertain the children. Mel put us, as parents, at ease straight away and continue to do so with regular updates. I am very happy with my choice of childcare for my child and would recommend Mel to anyone.
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on 19/11/2018
My girls have settled really well with Mel and look forward to going each week. They always come home having learnt a new song or dance move so the house is always full of fun and music. Mel takes the kids out to some brilliant places and is very accommodating to your needs. I don’t have to worry about anything when they are there, I can just pick them up at the end of the day with smiley faces all round.
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on 14/11/2018
My son started reception at Longlands Primary School this year (2018) and we needed to find a friendly and welcoming childminder to take care of him three days per week. Mel and her mum Jean tick these boxes and my son settled with them in week one. Mel offers a happy and safe environment for all of the children in her care. As a parent this really puts our minds at rest, that our child is being cared for in the best possible way before and after school.
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on 08/11/2018
Mel and her lovely mum Jean have looked after my little girl since she was 16 months old. After my little girl would not settle in nursery, I was extremely grateful to find Mel. Mel provides a loving family environment, has lots of fun with my daughter and goes above and beyond looking after her Munchkins on a daily basis. My daughter has flourished under her care and I cannot recommend Mel enough, you will have complete peace of mind and Mel keeps you informed on everything. You will be lucky to have found her!
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on 30/01/2018
My son who is 2 1/2yrs has been going to Mel’s since he was 1yr old for 3 full days a week. I can safely say he absolutely adores Mel and her mum Jean and loves Brandon (Mel’s little boy) like his own brother. Mel provides a safe home from home environment always doing a variety of activities and always taking the munchkins out to play groups, soft plays and parks etc. Mel provides good meals for the munchkins and follows the parents routine with napping (if needed). Going back to work was so hard but knowing my son is with Mel makes it a lot easier as he always loves his days with Mel and I feel 100% assured and confident when he is with Mel as he loves her like he’s second mummy. I couldn’t recommend Mel highly enough.
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on 29/01/2018
My daughter has been going to Mel's after school and in the school holidays for over a year now and I couldn't be happier as Mel is a lovely person who my daughter loves being around.
In the school holidays she has taken my daughter to farms and soft play areas and always makes sure the kids have fun in a safe environment.
I have said to Mel on quite a few occasions that she must never give up her job as I would be lost without her support, as on many occasions she has helped me out with childcare on short notice and is very flexible if needed.
I would have absolutely no issues in recommending Mel to anyone as she is professional, caring and full of fun.
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on 05/06/2017
Mel and her mum have looked after my son for about a year now. As well as a good friend of mine, my son is great friends with Mel's son also. She looks after him a couple of days a week after school and my son is always asking when he is going there next. Mel and her mum treat my son like their own and always ensures he is well looked after and I feel 100% confident that he is in great hands with her and Jean. Can't highly recommend them both enough xx
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on 02/04/2016
Mel and her mum Jean have looked after our twins boys since they were 6 months old - they are now 6! They put our mind at rest from the moment you meet them - it's like leaving your children with family - we class them as family.
Our boys love their days with Mel and Jean and love telling me about their fab days and exciting tales of activities and time with the other children.
We cannot recommend enough!
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Emma
on 30/03/2016
I've used Mel and her Mum Jean since 2012 and been more than happy. The kids are made to feel like family. It's a home from home and they love going. My youngest has some special needs and they have coped brilliantly with her. Can't recommend enough.
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