Chandrika's 5 Star Reviews
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4.97 out of 5
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These reviews overwhelmingly praise the childminder for providing excellent care in a warm, loving environment. Parents consistently mention the cleanliness of the home, the variety of activities offered, and the childminder's professionalism and flexibility. Children are described as happy, thriving, and eager to attend. Many reviewers express relief at finding such high-quality care and strongly recommend the service to others.
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Chandrika and Vijay are amazing Childminders! They are nurturing, caring and nothing is too much trouble for them. My 6 year old daughter loves spending time at their house, she always asked whether I could increase my working hours so she could spend more time and wished she could spend every summer holiday at Chandrika and Vijay's house! Best Childminders, keep up the great work :)
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Jennyccl
on 20/11/2022
I'm so glad we found Chandrika when we were looking for childcare for our son (age3). Chandrika is caring, friendly and has made sure our son is happy and settled every time we dropped him off. Chandrika she has a lovely space for children to play and learn in. Our son really enjoys his time and comes home with lots to talk about. He especially enjoys playing with other children in Chandrika’s care.I very much recommend her to anyone looking for childcare.
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Noor
on 13/03/2022
Absolutely best place I could imagine for my son. He loves to be there and because me and my husband works a lot Chandrika’s nursery is my son’s second home and definitely Chandrika and her family is an extension of our little family.
She cares a lot of every aspect of taking care of all children.
I’m very happy I decided to give my son under such a good care.
Highly recommended!!!
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Jolanta
on 19/02/2022
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Chandrika
on 19/02/2022:
Thank you so much for your beautiful words! Kubas family is our family too xox
Trying to find the perfect childminder is really hard and we seen a couple of distressing settings before finding Chandrika.
Her house was immaculate, so clean and everything perfectly organized. She made me feel welcome straight away and had a binder full of legal documents ready for me. I could tell she knew exactly what she was taking about being an educator myself.
Our baby girl is going to the care of Chandrika and her family since she is 4 months and a half, and they did everything they could to help her settle during those particular Covid times. We feel part of the family and that was very important for us to find a warm and loving environment for our baby. Our baby is growing in a nurturing environment where she is thriving, thanks to all the activities she is doing during the day. She is surrounded by friends and family, and is learning so fast being with older children. She is smiling every morning and we know she will be well taken care of.
We couldn't have dreamt of a better place for our baby to be !
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Camie
on 08/06/2021
Chandrika is very good and family oriented. She has been a lovely childminder to my daughter who used to attend in her early years. We find her to be very supportive, caring and flexible to our needs. My daughter had a lovely time going to Chandrika. She also used to provide good healthy home made food so there was no worry in terms of providing packed food.
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Ritu
on 12/02/2021
Our two children (5yr old and 20 months old) have been going to Chandrika and Vijay’s childminding provision for 7 months and we couldn’t recommend them high enough. The children are stimulated, have lots of fun and always look forward to their time with Chandrika and Vijay. We are thrilled to have found such wonderful childminders.
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Joesmum
on 30/01/2021
I cannot recommend Chandrika and Vijay enough. Our daughters attend their setting before and after school and they both feel like part of the family. Chandrika and her husband Vijay have a natural way of making children feel comfortable and cared for. Their home is spotless and their purpose built nursery is a dream play den for our girls. On the days when our girls have been there for the whole day, Chandrika has taken them to parks and playgrounds, fed them a healthy lunch and filled their days with fun activities. Nothing is ever too much trouble for Chandrika and she keeps us updated with photos and feedback. We are so grateful to her and her family for giving us peace of mind while we are at work and highly recommend her.
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Jane Noy
on 22/01/2021
I have been updated on a daily basis on how my child’s day has been. Being a first time parent has been difficult and leaving my baby in the childminder has been very helpful for me to have a time for myself and for work. Playing with other kids help my child develop her interpersonal skills. She does not want to go home each time I pick her up. Safe to say that she is truly enjoying her stay. My baby and I are leaving with a heavy heart due to relocation. She will truly miss her friends and her other family.
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Monica
on 11/08/2020
I was looking for a good Chilminder for almost a month before I found Chandrika. I liked her from the first time I stepped into her house. I liked how clean her house was, how the playing area was organised and how you could see from the way she was talking that she really loves children and she really loves her job. My son is so happy with her. He’s development it’s amazing. I couldn’t ask for a better Chilminder. Her everyday commitment to this children and the memories they make in her settlement will be forever.
I can’t praise enough all her hard work.
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Roxana
on 03/07/2020
We saw over 10 childminders before choosing Chandrika and by far the best choice we could have made.
We are first time parents and were very nervous to find the right person that would look after our son, but from that initial meeting we were reassured.
She's very professional, very careful and super attentive.
Her dedication is a statement of how much she adores kids.
Chandrika has been looking after our son since he was 8 months old and every morning he's super happy to jump on Chandrika's hands, it's amazing to see how much he's been developing.
Chandrika always keeps us updated with how baby has eaten and has behaved throughout the day. She also sends us pictures.
The small number of kids in Chandrika's care allow for the children to play and bond with each other and at the same time easier for her to keep a closed eye on all of them.
Chandrika takes the children to the local playground and they also do plenty of different activities, painting, dancing, singing, etc.
Worth mentioning that Chandrika's house is spottless and very welcoming, this was a major requirement for us. She also has a dedicated nursery room for them to play.
We are very happy and lucky to have found Chandrika and we can't thank her enough for all she's doing for our little one.
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Lucia
on 17/11/2019
Very nice lady who take care of the child very well.Initially we were very stressed about getting a good childminder for our son but after meeting chandrika mam and her family,all our stress and tension went away.
My son was well adjusted with her and even learned so much from her.The environment is so caring and homely that kid feels as if he is at home with family. Unfortunately due to moving to a new place we had to leave Chandrika mam but our kid really miss you. Thanks mam for all the love and care you have given to our so.
You are the best!!!
I can just say if you are new parents and looking for a good ppl and place to handover your kid for sometime then this is the place :)
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Madhulik
on 06/09/2019
I was looking for a spacious, clean, lovely and stimulating environment for my precious, as he is very boisterous, adventurous and willing to explore. Then I found Chandrika, and I believe she is a gift to us. Her home is everything I prayed for. Leaving my precious in her care feels like leaving him with my big sister. I felt in love with her on our first meeting.
She is very principled, highly professional yet accessible, kindhearted and very understanding.
My son looks forward to going to Chandrika, and sometimes doesn't want to come back home.
The greatest quality I admire about Chandrika s service is that she is concerned about the quality of her services first and her fees come second. You are eager to pay for her services because you appreciate and love what she does with the children.
I also love how she and her husband work together. Sometimes her husband receives my son when I drop off. With the experience of raising their own three kids, I find Chandrika s husband an experienced dad and trained childminder. His presence in the home is very good and helpful for my baby because he's used to receiving care from both myself and his dad, and so Chandrika s care is just like home away from home.
My baby goes to the library and the park, does exercise with nursery rhymes, building block time, time to play with friends in the garden, time to go for a walk, etc.
Chandrika fills in where I'm lacking. And she lovingly accepts input, which is very important to me, and implements them and gives me feedback. I also get daily report on my baby's day, which is helpful in tracking so many things, including whether he is having regular bowel movements, whether he's eating well, and drinking lots of fluids, etc.
Yes, she cooks for them too. Although my son doesn't not enjoy cows milk, I love the fact that Chandrika offers it everyday, constantly, and he's gradually accepting it. I appreciate that.
Chandrika does everything she tells you she will do. She is simply the best!
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Bakhita
on 31/03/2019
From the first meeting we were very reassured of her caring nature and a very warm personality. Our son from day 1 felt very comfortable in her care. We are very fortunate to find her for our son. We would recommend her any time.
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MagdaS
on 24/03/2019
Chandrika is a very loving and kind hearted lady, who provides a warm, safe and exciting environment for the children she looks after. My 3 children are all very happy whilst in her care. I feel extremely reassured and comfortable when leaving them with her as I know they are in good hands. ❤️
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Natasha
on 22/10/2018
Being First time parents it wasn't easy to leave my boy with a stranger. It was totally new experience for us. Chandrika made this transition so smooth for all of us. She has ticked all the criterias as I was looking for.
It has been a great experience and it feels like family.She updates me and even send me photos which is awesome. I am so pleased with her. Lovely lady with very good principles.
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mummy15
on 21/10/2018
Chandrika is very kind and lovable person. My 4 yearold son was very happy and conformtable with her. When we approached her with short notice, She accommodated him immediately and we are very fortunate to have her near our house.
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Amrutha
on 16/09/2018
So when I was on the look out for a childminder for my little girl who was just over a year then . My daughter has now been there for a while at lovely Chandrika s for sometime and I couldn’t be happier . I’m so glad I found someone like her . My daughter gladly throws herself into Chandrika s arms when I go to drop her off and greets me with a smile when I pick her up . To me , I think this is what counts and is so important for me that my daughter is happy . Also , I was looking out for someone who is flexible and Chandrika is just that :) !!!
She is happy to baby sit/child mind my daughter on out -of -work hours too .
Chandrika prepares fresh food which also saves me time of having to pack food for my daughter .
All in all , it is the best decision I’ve made .
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on 08/09/2018
Like many first time mums, I was very apprehensive about leaving my 2 year old son with anyone other than family - however the time has come to start the journey back to work and I needed someone who my son would feel 100% comfortable with and thats exactly what we've found with Chandrika & her family. It literally is home away from home, and more importantly, they make you feel like family.
Her home is well equipped, very clean and totally child friendly. She regularly updates you through the day and is very flexible and accommodating to changes.
My son can be a bit prickly with people he is not familiar with but the way he's settled with Chandrika has been such a blessing and a major relief. I can't recommend her highly enough! :)
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on 08/07/2018
Chandrika came as an absolute saviour when we were looking for a childminder for our 3yr old daughter(we needed one quite urgently). Our daughter had been looked after by us till date, so was really apprehensive when I had to leave her at somebody else's house. When I went to meet her she was so warm and loving my daughter immediately liked her and started playing in her house which was such a relief. My daughter absolutely loved her, she literally ran and gave her a hug the second time we met.
She is very informal with you but at the same time quite professional as well. I can leave my daughter with her with short notice even, she is really flexible and adjusting to our timings. I would recommend Chandrika any given time. She is just a wonderful, loving person so warm and caring such a motherly figure for my daughter away from home.
She made it so much easy for us to leave our daughter, assuring us and keeping us updated through whatapp during the day about the activities when we are away. Just love her..
Thanks Chandrika..
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on 24/05/2018
Chandrica is a nice and warm child minder, she looked after my son for 4 month now. She pick up him from school or look after him whole day during school holiday. Food and snack provided and joint other kids with different activities. My son gradually enjoyed his stay with her. I would definitely recommend Chandrica to other friend.
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Shan
on 12/04/2018
I leave my daughter at Chandrika's since she was 13 months and now she is 18 months but this journey with Chandrika has been wonderful. My daughter is very much settled with her and enjoys going to her. She is very good with children and take good care off them. She and her family are quite welcoming and supportive. I would definitely recommend her and also she provides food to children which is good and nourishing.
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Ritu
on 04/04/2018
I was really concerned to send my 18 month old to be looked after anyone but family. But Chandrika is truly a saviour as she made me feel so comfortable by looking after my son as her own. Not to mention the love my son received from her entire family. For a busy mom working and studying, I needed to know that my son was safe and sound and was being fed and looked after well. Chandrika does exactly that, if not more. Her house is warm and very clean and she takes him along with the rest of the kids to the park or local library almost everyday.
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on 17/01/2018
I was looking for Child minder for my 5 year old. I then came across Chandrika and thought she was an angel that i was always looking for. i was absolutely relaxed from the moment i 1st met her. She is very professional, caring, kind, and honest from day one. She provided veg meals and took my son to the parks. My son got along with her straight away and was so comfortable with her. Chandrika is most loving childminder i have came across. i would defo recommend her. :-)
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on 15/01/2018
Chandrika was a lifesaver as I was looking for a childminder who can look after my 4 month old for 2 hours only. She happily obliged even with short notice. I let her meet my baby boy first and I was so happy that my little one smiled easily and was comfortable with her on the first meeting. Her place is a safe environment and family friendly for the little one. And she has got a cheerful personality whilst maintaining professionalism on her job. Will definitely recommend her.
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Rhea
on 24/12/2017
I leave my 15 months old daughter with Chandrika and feel quite satisfied as there is good family enviornment. She has very caring and calm attitude with good experience in this field. Also she provides good home made food to the children. I would definitely recommend her.
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Ritu
on 21/12/2017
Chandrika was childminding my daughter after school for a few months and from my experience I can recommend her to any other parent without thinking twice.
Chandrika is a very bubbly and active person herself. She used to provide enough fun filled activities for my daughter once she returned from school and also regularly took her and the other children to nearby park for some playtime.
My daughter is really fond of Chandrika😊
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Suchitha
on 05/12/2017
I leave my 15 months old daughter with Chandrika. She is very caring and always involved with children doing activities and having fun. My concern was about my daughter's safety, care and proper diet and also give her educational skills. Chandrika is the best in all these. She is professional too.I am totally satisfied, would definitely recommend her. ?
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on 01/09/2017
Chandrika is an excellent childminder. My 3 girls really enjoy spending time with her, she is very professional, caring and devoted to her job. My girls love telling me about all the fun activities they do there and they are always excited to go back. I would highly recommend her!
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