Suzan

Amazing childminder!

Suzan has been looking after our son since he turned 1 - and now he’s 2 and a half. He really enjoys going to her house and playing with the other children. Suzan provides a safe and stimulating environment for the children, so they can learn and have fun at the same time.

Suzan takes the children out on most days - to places like soft play, cafes and Eltham Palace. I love that my son gets to do fun activities and outings when he’s at Suzan’s.

Suzan is very experienced and sensible. I always feel confident that my son is safe in her care. We are so pleased to have found her. I would highly recommend Suzan to anyone looking for an amazing childminder.

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by Felice about Suzan on 27/07/2023

A loving, fun and caring environment

My youngest daughter started with Suzan (and not forgetting Alan!) when she was only 7 months old and my eldest daughter joined her for a day a week, shortly after, when she was almost 4. Suzan provides a real 'home from home' environment; her and Alan are caring, fun and clearly adore the children in their care. They take the kids on days out and socialise with other childminders and their kids, which is great for the little ones! The house works so well as a setting, with it being spacious and the well-stocked playroom is a real favourite with the girls. They both love attending, especially my youngest as her face lights up in the buggy when I pull into their driveway! I never have to worry about any aspect of their care at Suzan's; they're well-fed, get plenty of outdoor time in the large garden, play lots of educational games and most importantly (especially when babies) get lots of lovely cuddles when needed, too.

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by Donna B about Suzan on 27/07/2023

So lucky to have found Suzan and Alan

Suzan has been an absolute blessing to our family for the past five years! Her care and dedication have been remarkable, and we can't thank her enough for the love and support she's given to both of our boys. Her expertise in child care is evident in the way she nurtures and educates our kids, creating a safe and stimulating environment for them to grow. We trust Susan completely, and she has become an essential part of our family. Her patience, kindness, and understanding have made a significant impact on our children's lives, and we're grateful beyond words for her presence in their formative years. We highly recommend Susan to any parent seeking a brilliant childminder who truly goes above and beyond for the kids in her care. Thank you, Susan and Alan, for being a wonderful caregiver and friend to our family!

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by C Worth about Suzan on 27/07/2023

Response by Suzan on 27/07/2023:

Wow - thank you so much for your lovely words.

A home from home

Our little girl started with Suzan at 1 year old. She settled so quickly and it was comforting handing her over to another family when she was so young. Our daughter is so happy there now that in the mornings, she waves us goodbye and totters down the road (with us following of course) and rings the doorbell herself. In the ‘normal’ days, Suzan would take the babies out almost every day to different classes or parks or days out. Their house also has a room full of toys and a lovely sociable eating space for them. The garden is huge and beautiful with lots of wildlife for the kids to see in the summer. But it is in these COVID times that Suzan has been stand out - she has done everything possible to keep going. She has been flexible, creative and understanding. It must be so hard for her with all of the usual activities closing down but she has found things to do to keep them happy regardless and our daughter still enjoys each and every day she spends there. Our first daughter went to a lovely nursery which she enjoyed but I feel like Suzan’s has been so much easier for my second baby in terms of her settling and transitioning.

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by Lesley about Suzan on 30/12/2020

Absolutely the BEST!

As a first time mom I had so much anxiety towards the end of my maternity leave knowing that I was gonna have to go back to work and leave my child with someone. After meeting with about 10 childminders, it only took Suzan a few minutes of meeting her and I felt at ease, I just felt a sudden peace. I immediately felt that she would care for my child as I would. She took her time in making sure that both Baby and I transitioned as comfortably as possible, and Baby honestly warmed up to her almost immediately.

Suzan, her husband Alan,Brooke and Marcus are absolutely the best at what they do, so warm , caring and understanding. I know 100% that they do this because they love it and not as a “job”, She loves and cares for the kids as though they were her own.
She has a lovely home with a big garden and loads of toys to keep the children busy , and on top of that takes them out to play groups and all other activities almost everyday of the week and lets them explore and have fun. She’s good with updates and sharing all that is happening with the kids throughout the day and capturing all the funny moments that she knows parents appreciate.

Suzan is honestly God sent. I can’t praise her enough, the best decision I’ve ever made. She’s done so much in a short period of time, I don’t think I’ll ever meet anyone as good as she is at what she does and I’m so grateful I found her.

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by Lerato about Suzan on 27/07/2019