Safehands's 5 Star Reviews
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4.97 out of 5
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The childminder receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for providing a warm, nurturing environment where children thrive. Parents praise the structured activities, healthy meals, and regular communication. The setting is described as safe, stimulating, and educational. Children form strong bonds with the caring staff and are excited to attend. Many reviewers highlight the childminder's professionalism, experience, and genuine love for the children in her care.
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We are incredibly grateful to have Donnette as our son’s childminder. From the moment we met her, we knew he would be in excellent hands. She possesses a warm and nurturing demeanor that immediately puts both children and parents at ease.
Donnette and her team creates a safe and stimulating environment where our son has thrived. She engages him in a variety of activities that promote learning and creativity, from arts and crafts to outdoor play and trips around the local area. We’ve seen significant progress in his social skills and confidence during his time with her.
Communication with Donnette has been outstanding. She provides regular updates on our son's development through conversations, phone calls, pictures and parents meetings and is always open to discussing any concerns or suggestions we may have. It's evident that she genuinely cares for the children she looks after, treating them as if they were her own and giving lots of helpful support and suggestions.
She has been very accommodating and supporting our son with his fussy eating and I love the variety of healthy and delicious foods she provides.
We highly recommend Donnette to any parent looking for a dedicated, reliable, and loving childminder. Thank you, Donnette for all that you do!
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Jade
on 15/01/2025
We were so lucky to find Safehands for our daughter! She’s now been in their full time care for over a year and we couldn’t be happier with her development. She started when she was just 7 months old and I was very nervous of the transition. Auntie has such vast experience with settling in young babies so we took her lead and my daughter responded so well to a gradual introduction starting with only a couple hours and then building from there. A year on and my daughter really sees it as her second home.
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Forest H
on 08/02/2024
My 2.5 year old son has been attending Safehands full time since he was 10 months old and I can honestly say that we now couldn't be without Auntie and the Safehands team. They are so caring and genuinely love the children under their care. My son is absolutely thriving and his development has been nothing short of phenomenal. Thank you Auntie!
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Clare
on 10/01/2024
Our almost 3 year old has been going to Aunty for around 6 months and we only recently took her out as she was showing signs of being very ready for nursery. Our daughter now goes back to visit Aunty regularly and she is extremely excited to do so. Aunty has created a genuine loving bond with our daughter which we will be forever grateful for and we plan to stay in touch.
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Gracie I
on 20/12/2023
Donette is a fantastic childminder that has taken extremely great care of our little boy. We sent our son in at 10 months old and he spent just over a year and a half in her care where he developed leaps and bounds. It’s a very important decision to choose the right child care and Donette certainly ticks all the boxes; from nutritious food, to fun yet developmental play and activities, to care and a safe space, her care provides a trustworthy setting for any child. She creates a great environment that the children clearly enjoy and also developed a special bond with our son making him extremely happy and comfortable. We are extremely pleased that we made the decision to send him there.
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Mei
on 25/11/2022
Our son started attending Safehands when he was 9 months old, and they have been absolutely brilliant with him. We started with 3 days a week and then moved full-time when I went back to work. He loved the setting and was very happy to go there every day, to the point that he would ask about Safehands during the weekend too. Over the following 2 years, he learned so much and was very well supported and looked after. He also has eczema and food allergies and they would look after him with great experience: having had other children in similar situations, they are very well prepared.
The setting is really nice, with a good outdoor space for summer activities too. Every day they would organise something different for the children to do and learn, following a structured activity program that was shared with us beforehand. Also, the staff would share updates and photos during the day and on a dedicated app which both me and my husband absolutely loved. They really supported us during every step of our son's growth, from the first steps and words to the toddler phase, through sleep regressions and potty training, always with great expertise and a big, warm smile on their faces.
Our son became friends with the other children and we still meet them for play dates now, so it was also a great experience for us to bond with other parents.
We couldn't ask for more and we definitely recommend them.
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Sara
on 07/11/2022
I highly recommend Safehands childminding services. My son started going there when he was about 9 months old and settled in very quickly. The setting has a family feel and Donnette and Nats are very welcoming and takes great care with the children they look after. They are kind and polite when interacting with the children and parents. Activities provided are well planned to foster development based on individual needs. My son really enjoyed his time there and we were sad to leave when we relocated.
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Ciske
on 06/07/2022
Safehands have looked after our daughter four days a week since she was 8 months old. We’re so happy to have a place for our son from February, too. I can’t recommend this setting enough. I have absolute confidence in the staff and I know my daughter receives all the love, cuddles and discipline that she needs. You can tell that Aunty genuinely loves the children and can work magic on the children's behaviour. They have the benefits of a small setting (two members of staff) in terms of consistency and bonding but they take great effort to create a structured activity program for their learning and development, too. They get healthy, balanced and interesting meals. They have independent play every day. My daughter’s behaviour is reasonably good for a 2 year old and she plays very well on her own at home. She comes home dancing and singing the songs she’s learned. I love it when I notice a makaton sign/song/word learned at nursery. Each morning she runs into the setting laughing and looking for the staff to cuddle. They’re really helping us to raise a happy, confident daughter and I can’t thank them enough.
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Helen
on 27/12/2021
We’ve had our daughter looked after by Donnette (Aunty) four days a week for over a year now. We’re so happy to now have a place for our baby boy for next year, too. I can’t recommend this setting enough. I have absolute confidence in Donnette and her other staff, Nat and I know when I leave my daughter there that she will get all the love, endless cuddles and also discipline that I would hope for her to get. You can tell that Donnette genuinely loves the children and she appears to be able to work magic on their behaviour. They have the benefits of a small setting in that it’s always the same two people looking after the children (great for consistency and bonding) but they take great effort to put on a structured activity program, too, for their development / learning. They get very healthy, balanced and interesting meals. They help them learn to play independently as well. My daughter’s behaviour is pretty good for a nearly 2 year old and she is always coming home singing and dancing to songs learnt at Safehands. I love it when I notice a Makaton sign/ word/ activity she’s learned there. She always runs into the setting in the morning laughing, looking for Aunty to give her a cuddle. They’re really helping us to raise a happy, confident daughter and I can’t thank them enough.
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Helen
on 22/11/2021
We were looking for a childminder for a short-term period and we couldn't have asked for better or for more from Safehands.
It is so evident they love children and they have so much enthusiasm and joyfulness that right from the beginning my daughter felt very comfortable and happy there. We also felt assured from the first visit that our daughter would not just be well looked after, but would be with individuals who really cared and who genuinely enjoy being around children and watching and helping them grow and develop.
As there were only 6 children maximum there at the same time, our daughter received lots of attention to allow her to develop and play. It also meant we also got a very personalised service, with text updates and photos throughout the day. This was particularly reassuring when our daughter first started as we could see how happy and engaged she was. We also got a detailed description (of how she had been, what they had done, what she ate, if she slept and how potty training was going etc) at the end of each day.
They do lots of activities with the children, including taking them to the park regularly, and in the summer putting up a paddling pool and doing puppet shows in the garden. Our daughter had a wonderful time there and looked forward to going.
The reason our daughter left their care was based purely on location (her new nursery is the road behind our house and she had been on the waiting list). If Safehands had been equidistant, we would have kept our daughter there instead. We were so sad she had to leave, and she has asked lots of times since when she will see them again. That alone is testament to how happy she had been there. I would highly recommend Safehands to everyone.
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Samantha
on 18/08/2021
Response by
SAFEHANDS
on 18/08/2021:
Thank you Samantha for your kind words.
It was a real pleasure to have your little angel in the setting and to work with your family. Thank you for trusting us with her care.
She will be greatly missed by us all.
I wish her the best of luck in her new setting.
Our door is always open to you all.
Thanks again
Safehands
After giving birth (to my first child) going back to work was so nerve-racking. All the what ifs were soring through my mind constantly as time wind down for my return to work.
Safehands Childminding was recommended to me by a friend who knew 2 person who had previously used their services. So I went away and did my research contact the owner and set up a viewing ASAP.
After my first visit to the setting I was so happy, not only was the environment clean, safe, stimulating and secure the owner was welcoming, lovely to talk to and understanding. Straight away all my boxes were ticked.
My son was supposed to start safehands Childminding May 2020 at 9 months old. However, due due to Covid-19, he ended up starting in September 2020 when he was one years old (Due to a delay in my return to work).
And believe me when I say my son settled in easily and he is very happy to go there everyday.
Now is February 2021 and I must say my son has made such an immense progress it's unbelievable. I thank Aunty D and the staff team for all their effort and dedication with my son thus far. He is excelling in all areas of development; he can count, he knows his fruits, he loves messy play, he is so keen on mark making and he loves building blocks.
I am ever so grateful I was able to find such an amazing HOME AWAY FROM HOME Childminding Service for my son.
I can go to work and feel relaxed knowing he his in a safe, stimulated environment with loving people to nurture him. ONE THING I LOVE ABOUT YOUR SERVICE IS THE LITTLE UPDATES I WILL RECEIVE THROUGHOUT THE DAY ABOUT MY SON Via (pictures and videos).
THANK YOU SAFEHANDS CHILDMINDING FOR PROVIDING US WITH SUCH A RELIABLE AND PROFESSIONAL CHILD SERVICE!!!! WE REALLY DO APPRECIATE YOU GUYS.
PS. I CAN HAVE ANOTHER CHILD, KNOWING I DON'T EVER HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT CHILDCARE 😇😊🙃💞
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Chrissy
on 05/02/2021
My little boy started at Safehands in October 2020 when he was 11 months old. I was particularly nervous about the settling process as we couldn't go into the setting with him due to covid restrictions. However, Aunty D and her assistants did everything they could to alleviate my concerns. They connected me with other parents who had been through the same process and took the settling in slowly. As it turns out their approach meant that my little boy settled relatively quickly and absolutely LOVES his time at Safehands. The team are so passionate about the children and create a lovely family-feeling, yet educational setting. My little boy is thriving there and I feel so assured while at work that he is being taken excellent care of and is probably having a far better time than at home! Aunty D is also fantastic at communicating with the parents - we receive daily updates as well as regular photos and videos of the different activities my son is participating in. She has also provided general guidance and support to me around areas that I was uncertain about such as switching milks, feeding etc. We would all be lost without her and her team and can't recommend them highly enough!
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Amanda
on 03/02/2021
Our son started at Safehands when he was 10 months old in October 2019 and I went back to work part time. The settling in period was at my son's pace and he had ample time to slowly aclimatise to being in the setting. From day one, we have had zero concerns when dropping him off at the door! Big smiles as he starts the day and we know he is truly loved and cared for when he's there. Big smiles on picking him up too. He eats wonderful home cooked meals (which I believe has contributed to him being a really good eater) and is in a great routine, having his naps and exploring and playing with age appropriate toys and activities. He in encouraged to explore and do things for himself (like take his own shoes off at the door - his new skill!) And his language has really developed. We get updates most days with pictures and videos of all the fun and learning. The other children are his friends and are all really lovely. We are so grateful to have a safe, nurturing and trustworthy home away from home to send our son 4 days a week. The pandemic has been a real challenge this year, but even when childcare was not possible, we were in regular contact and did some facetime activities. Our son was so happy to be back recently! Thank you Safehands for everything :)
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Anna
on 11/09/2020
With my profression being in a nursery setting itself finding childcare for my son was stressful. Then we came across this lovely profile and myself and my husband were left very intrigued to find out more.
Aunty D was easy to contact and answered all our queries. It was easy to arrange a interview and a show around her enviornment. She made us feel so at ease understood our concerns and anxiety, she sees it all the time and knew exactly how to deal with it. We knew from that meeting she was the best person to take care of our son.
The settling process was nerve wracking but she took it in our stride so we were comfortable. But thankfully on the first day our then 11 month old son couldnt wait to see the back of me and was pretty much closing the door as he was waving bye. In my childcare experience this is always a good sign so really left me at ease from a parent perspective. What was lovely was Aunty D arranged the settling around the time frame I had left before I went back to work so it started gradually but at my sons pace and it turned out he was very resilient and coped well being away from us. This made me settling back to work so much easier as I found myself not worrying about how our son was doing. Aunty D sent photos and videos throughout the day and I could see he generally was a happy chappy.
As mentioned previously our son has been attending Safehands since he was 11 months old. He has loved every day being there with all the fun activities and learning Aunty D sets up every day. She kept us parents in the loop with the learning plans and what the children will be focusing on. The group chat with the other parents is so fun as we receive videos and photos of the children playing together and its always a great way to see what they are up to. It also has formed good relationships with the other parents too.
Im always left very surprised with my sons progress and wisdom, he is such a fun loving boy with such a happy personality and although they say thats good parenting, I really do think it is the influence of the childcare setting around him. Aunty D is such a warm, happy, person and has the biggest heart her morals, mannerisms rubs off on the children.
Unfortunately, we have had to move out of the area due to the ridiculous house prices we couldnt afford to buy around the area. As parents we wanted our son to stay with his friends and with Aunty D. We travelled everyday in the morning and evening for an hour sometimes over an hour but it didnt work for us as a family. We have had to leave Safehands and I have to tell you this was not the easiest decision to make because the care we receive as a family is first class. Our son is 3 years old now and has transitioned into a new childcare environment with so much confidence and with so much support from Aunty D. He is now in a nursery environment and Aunty D has prepared him for that transition and made it a breeze for our son to settle. The staff at the nursery are very impressed with his progress in his learning, how well he socialises with other children and adults and his independence.
So parents if you are looking for First class childcare I truly recommend Safehands. You wont be disappointed with the nurturing, stimulating, welcoming love and care your child will receive more importantly with what you will receive as a family.
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Sunnikb
on 04/03/2020
Our son started with Safehands in June 2018 when I returned to work full time. The settling in experience was superb, from our first meeting we knew our son would be cared for and his development encouraged through play. Each term we look forward to hearing about the elements of the early learning curriculum the kids will be covering and what books he brings home in his much loved book bag.
Safehands has created a wonderful setting for the children to develop in a safe, educational and enjoyable environment. The home cooked food provided by Safehands is great with a focus on healthy eating. With Grandparents in another country our son's relationship with all at Safehands has been very important, he has built such a strong relationship with his childminder and assistants because they are caring and nurturing and take an interest in his development. Last month my 9 month old daughter started with Safehands and it was a great settling in period for her. We are also delighted that she’s so tired from having so much fun she started sleeping through the night for the first time!
My son runs up to the door every morning excited to see his childminder, assistants and friends and my daughter beams with joy when she is handed over. We are delighted Safehands will be continuing to care for our kids in the upcoming year, and that the team has become such an important part of our family.
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Maye
on 19/02/2020
Safehands has been the most reliable and professional childcare service we have experienced, being parents of 3 children. As experienced parents we were very cautious about leaving our youngest in full-time childcare. However, any doubts were immediately removed from the first encounter until today. Over the years Safehands has provided care and supported our children's development to a high standard. Most importantly this was done in a safe and caring environment complimented with a smile and encouraging parenting advice. Our child was always happy and contented and was stimulated through creative play, social interactions, reading, music, art and a healthy and yummy menu of food. If we were to expand our family Safehands would always be our number one choice. Thank you for everything.
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DeeDee
on 26/03/2019
Response by
SAFEHANDS
on 29/03/2019:
Dear Dee Dee,
Thank you for your kind words. I am encouraged. As the popular quote reads “There can be no keener revelation of a society's soul than the way in which it treats its children.” — ...
My aim as always is to try to give every child I care for the best opportunity.
Thanks again for trusting my care.
I will see the young man over the holidays I am sure.
Working in the childcare profession myself, I was very particular in my preferences about who would be taking care of my child while I was at work. Safehands level of professionalism as well as her caring and nurturing demeanour won me over from the outset.
Needless to say, over the years as my family grew, my three children were all booked into her setting.
She has provided my children with delicious home -cooked meals, some of which I have had the honour of sampling myself. The planning for the month is in line with their development and feedback about their activities are provided on a daily basis through messages,videos and through verbal communication. My youngest child is currently still in the setting and despite being there for quite some time still gets excited in the mornings to go there. She is caring and understanding and it's a huge plus that my children enjoy being around her even the older ones who have now graduated from her service.
I would highly recommend her services and for all three of my children to have been there for a period stretching way over ten years and still going, says a lot about all the things she is doing right.
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Toyah Go
on 05/03/2019
Leaving our first child with anyone was a very anxious thing for us to do. We wanted to make sure that whoever looked after our son had extensive experience in looking after very young children, had the same values as us and whose home felt like home. Safehands shares all those qualities plus more! From home cooked food to structured plans for each child’s development. Parents are kept informed with the theme of the month and encouraged to work with their child on it at home. Worried about missing your little one during the day? Don’t worry Safehands will send you a photo of what they have been up to that day. All this coupled with the professionalism, care and genuine love is the reason why we would highly recommend Safehands’ service to anyone seeking amazing childcare.
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PDRA
on 15/02/2019
My husband and I are absolutely delighted with the care our son receives at Safehands. Returning to work when my son was a year was an anxious time for me and Safehands made it so much easier knowing my son was going to a such kind and loving environment, a real home from home. The professionalism at Safehands is also impressive; immaculate paperwork and structured plans for the children’s development, all with plenty of communication with the parents. We have a great relationship with the childminder and build on as much of the learning at home as we can. My son has so much fun and clearly loves the childminder and I’m so happy we have found them for our childcare! We feel very lucky.
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on 05/09/2018
After a year off work for maternity i decided in a career change and return to university, this whole experience was made easier by choosing a childminder that gave me peace of mind. Safehands gave me the reassurance I needed, always updating me throughout the day with pictures, messages and is possible video calls. My daughter settled with no problem. She was one years old then and now 6 months on runs up the path to the door and almost closes It in my face before I get to say bye, this shows me how much she loves Safehands. As well as her A class caring for my daughter I cannot forget to mention how jealous of the meals my daughter has throughout the day, most evenings she is so full she can just about manage her bedtime milk. My daughter is blossoming into a very bright, polite and confident little girl with a well structured routine which has been supported by Safehands. Forever grateful
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Wjw
on 28/01/2018
Response by
SAFEHANDS
on 29/03/2019:
Dear WjW,
What can I say? Your little, now getting much bigger girl has left an indelible mark. She has no doubt created some unforgettable memories not only for herself but for us her carers and also for the other children in the setting. It is such a pleasure working with your family. Thanks again for entrusting your little diamond in my care.
Much appreciation.
Safehands is a great name for this Childminder. She's looked after both of our children for the past 9 years and has been an absolute rock when it's come to care and support for our two.
From covering the early morning drop off, to school pick up to stepping in and giving us some much needed rest by babysitting both at our house and at hers Safehands has always been there when we've needed her.
When I had a stint of work which took me away from home for 4 days a week for over a year she even went well beyond by covering extra hours which helped my wife continue her job 5 days a week. If she hadn't been there I honestly don't know how we would have coped.
Both our two have always bounded into her home and come back with hundreds of stories of what they've been up to - especially during the fun packed summer holidays - very envious :(
We've a sad milestone coming up in a few days when our eldest moves on from Safehands and starts at secondary school. I know though he's had great preparation both at the school he's been at but also the support Safehands has given him these past years. We will be with Safehands for a further 2 years as my daughter moves through year 5 and year 6 and have no doubt at all will keep in touch with her for many years to come.
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on 29/08/2017
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SAFEHANDS
on 29/10/2017:
Thank you ever so much Brisser. Such kind words. After 9 years no doubt your family has been added to mine. When I see the young man STILL visiting, looking so grown up in his secondary school uniform, it is hard to believe just a few years ago he toddled into my home.
Yes, I am glad we have a couple of years left. It would be sad to see such a journey come to an end but the time spent with them will leave a priceless indelible mark. Thank again for being such wonderful parents and entrusting with the care of your two wonderful children.
Safehands
I've worked for safehands in the past and was an absolute pleasure. When I started, I amazed as to
how the director exude a calm competence that ultimately infects everyone, including the children. The atmosphere was always peaceful, sunny, relaxed and beautifully. The play areas are always well- organised with a variety of activities ready and waiting for the children, whether first thing in the morning or after school picks. Thus the opportunity to develop new skills was always there. Under....care and encouragement I've seen babies blossomed into sociable, confident toddlers.
I can vividly remember the director regularly going to a local playgroups and on top of this the wonderful day trips, trips to the zoo, to the theatre, or the museum: you name it she would take the children there. Then there are all the arts and crafts they do — with seemingly miraculously left little lasting evidence of mess — and what can I say about the delicious home made meals that she prepared on a daily basis. I remember when some of the children arrive they would alway look forward to having fried dumplings (some parents called them savoury donuts). The meal are always prepared with love, I myself looked forward to meantime as much as the children.
The bottomline is Safehands, genuinely care for each child, I have witnessed this firsthand. She is genuinely warm, kindhearted and it comes so naturally to her, which is rare to find in this abundance, underpins everything she does.
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on 24/07/2017
Response by
SAFEHANDS
on 29/10/2017:
Thank you, AR. It was such a pleasure working with you, you brought your professional teaching experience to us and we enjoyed having you. You are indeed a Gem.
We really miss you and now and then the older children will make mention of you.
Thanks again.
It's good when you receive a recommended childcare provider however we stumbled across safehands on her school run. The person who used to collect my daughter was a social worker on maternity leave and when we asked her to get stafehands telephone number the next time she saw her, she was able to describe who she was and how well she interacted with the children she was collecting. She was being watched from a distant without even knowing it and a total stranger with a professional background was able to pick her out of the many childminders that attends the school as the person we were enquiring about. We have been using her for two years and as the saying goes "if it's not broken don't fix it" we have total confidence in the level of care being provided by safehands and have recommended her to others who are enquiring. (Proud Dad) Thank you safehands.
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on 30/06/2017
Response by
SAFEHANDS
on 10/07/2017:
What can I say Conroy (Proud Dad). Your daughter has been and is such a delight to have over the years. Your kind words shows how important Parents/Carers relationship is to successful care. Thanks again.
I have been with this lovely lady for the last 3 years since my son started reception, and I have never felt so at peace when I know she is the one looking after my little boy.
She is very friendly and kind with the kids, and shows genuine joy in her job. This all reflects back on the children and how happy they are to be in her care.
The meals she provides are wholesome and balanced and made so that the children will always enjoy them, and ask for seconds. As my son says, her banana fritters are to die for.
I am grateful that I found her, and that she is the one looking after my son, he is also very happy there and if he doesn't see her for a couple of days, he always asks when is she picking him up from school.
I couldn't recommend her enough, you would have piece of mind knowing that your children are truly in safe hands.
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on 29/06/2017
Response by
SAFEHANDS
on 10/07/2017:
Thank you CWK. Your not-so-little-now boy is a gem. I can't believe it has been three years that he has been in my setting. Such a delight to have. It is so wonderful to work with your family.
Thanks again
Safehands
I first used Dee after making the decision to go back to work after having my daughter. Instantly felt comfortable with how she communicated and cared for my daughter, encouraging her to come out of her shell. Dee was extremley accomodating and updated me often especially when the kids would go on trips in the holidays.
There are a wide range of activities for kids to do, ranging from arts and crafts to story time and of course the play area in the garden.
What i love most is the sense of family and the relationship Dee has with the children. I dont know what i would have done without her!
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on 29/06/2017
Response by
SAFEHANDS
on 10/07/2017:
Dear Sharene,
Thank you. Your daughter is indeed a part of our extended family. She loves being here and I love having her. Thanks again for trusting Safehand with her care. I will surely miss her when she goes.
My child has been with Safehands for a year now and is fully enjoying their time there.
Safehands is very warm welcoming with excellent communication, good structure to a productive day which the children strive from, fantastic home cooked meals everyday, and a very safe, clean, child friendly environment.
From previous experiences with childminders of not such a high caliber, i will highly recommend Safehands to anyone who is looking for a childminder who thoroughly enjoys what they do and has the children's best interest at heart.
I can safely say you will not be disappointed
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on 29/06/2017
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SAFEHANDS
on 10/07/2017:
Thank you Mel. Did you say outstanding! I am moved. My job satisfaction comes from the beautiful children I care for and having wonderful parents such as yourself.
Thank you ever so much.
Safehands
Donnette looked after both of our children several days a week in the years before they started nursery. They were both really happy with her and we were always satisfied that they were safe, being well looked-after and thriving. Donnette is a really warm person who obviously loves kids and gives a great deal of thought to the environment she provides, the food she cooks and the values she instils in the kids in her care. I think the fact that our two still love going to visit Donnette several years after they moved on from her care is a testament to our satisfaction.
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on 28/06/2017
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SAFEHANDS
on 10/07/2017:
Thank you Sam. It has been years. I cant believe it is nearly 9 years that you brought your first bundle of joy to my home and nearly 6 that you brought the second. Where has the time gone. It has been such a pleasure to care for them both and to have you wonderful parents to partnership with. I look forward to their annual holiday visits.
Thanks again.
Safehands
My daughter has been going to Safehands full time now for a year and is absolutely thriving. She is very advanced in her pre school class through the learning play that she does on a daily basis with safehands. As a full time working mother it was important to get the right childminder who was going to be looking after my child for long hours each day and I can honestly say I couldn't be happy with my choice. Very clear daily communication and updates on activities for the week. My daughter very much enjoys the weekly library trips with the other children and always comes home with stories to tell. The food that is provided is also fantastic and always home cooked. If you are looking for a professional childminder who has the best interest in each and every child they look after then Safehands is for you.
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on 27/06/2017
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on 27/06/2017:
Thank you Lucy,
Such kind words. I am encouraged to do the best for the children I care for.
Regards
Very welcoming,warm and loving childminder ,always with the big smile on her face! Our children love her dearly and love spending time at her house. Whilst being in providers childcare our kids spent time with other children,there were lots of activities and a lovely garden outside for them to play. Open communication with parents!
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on 27/06/2017
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on 10/07/2017:
Thank you Suncica,
Such wonderful children, I still forward to those gentle hugs I get from them in the school ground nearly every morning.
Thank you for your warmth and always inviting me and all the children back to yours for a play.
Thanks again.
Safehands
