Regina

Friendly & professional

My daughter Lia has been with Regina and Claire since she was 9 months until 2 and half years old. I find Lia has become a lovely toddler ready to move into pre-school. I was looking for a family environment for Lia, as we do not have family around. I am so grateful to find them. Their play room, knowledge, and silks have met all I wanted for my child. For me, it was very positive that there were five other kids the same age, and Lia has learnt how to share, to wait, and she has made good friends. Regina and Claire took them for play groups activities,walks, and the outdoor garden in summer is so nice. Moreover, Lia love her work, painting, reading,learning numbers or playing with her friends. ( they send you the pictures each day and you can see how well the children are doing).
Now we are ready for the next chapter, I hope the best for you guys:)

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by Alex about Regina on 28/05/2024

Response by Regina on 29/05/2024:

Thank you so much for your kind review. We will miss you all when Lia moves onto her next adventure.

Could not have asked for better childminders!

Regina and Claire have looked after both my children for several years and I could not be more grateful for the care, kindness and attention they have always shown them. Both my children have been so happy and settled there and it has truly felt like a home away from home for them. Their warm, nurturing environment has really helped them grow in confidence and enjoy all of the learning activities as well as make good friendships with the other children. Regina and Claire are also excellent at communicating and have always made sure I'm well-informed about how their days have been, and they have been quick to mention anything they think I should be aware of. I honestly could not have asked for two kinder, lovelier people to look after my children, and I cannot recommend them highly enough!

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by MMartin about Regina on 25/07/2023

A home from home

I have used Claire and Regina since my first born was 2 years old and my youngest was 6 months. From the start my children have been welcomed every morning into this warm and caring environment.

I have absolute peace of mind leaving my babies with Regina and Claire. They are core professionals, highly meticulous and very kind and caring. They are an amazing duo that are so committed to the children in their care. They are very attentive to all their needs, their development and their wellbeing.
My babies are always smiley and happy when me and my husband collect, and my eldest doesn’t stop speaking about her adventures with “Gigi (Regina) and Claire”.

I couldn’t recommend them enough, my kids love going to spend time with Regina and Claire.

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by JDE87 about Regina on 05/03/2023

Kind, professional and Wonderful with Children

My daughter started with Regina and Claire from when she was nine months old. From the very first day they showed such kindness towards my daughter.
We receive daily updates with beautiful pictures of our daughters day, filled with fun and lots laughter.
They have an excellent knowledge on all aspects of the EYFS development and this shows throughout my child's time with them, from learning to walk and talk.
Both Regina and Claire always have a welcoming smile, a kind word and create such a fun, caring environment for children to learn while having lots of fun.
We cannot recommend them highly enough. Keep doing what you are doing as you are amazing Childminders.

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by KK39 about Regina on 05/03/2023

Not reliable and stressed my child out

My daughter started at Regina’s in October, doing a few sessions per week. At first I was very pleased, as she seems to settled quickly there. But then the problems started to occur: my daughter (2,7yr then) wasn’t used to have babies around and was not happy when they tried to approach her. So Regina told me that something is wrong with Sophia and I should be worried. I had to consult a therapist to confirm that it’s actually a normal reaction for many kids. Then it turned out that Regina expects you to pick up your child in the event of illness within an hour. I was at my job interview, and they started calling me and texting me, saying Sophia’s got HFMD(which they diagnosed themselves, and I’m still not sure if that was the case) and should be picked up immediately. Obviously, it took me longer to finish my interview and get there, and Regina was very unhappy and cross with me when I picked up my daughter.
And since I got the job it just became a disaster: she had upset tummy one day (not stomach bag, but food poisoning) and again they stressed me out with calls demanding to collect her immediately (I was at work). Then she had an eye infection and they refused to accept her, although we started the treatment and she only had a slightly red skin colour around her eye (no discharge). So Regina is following her own sickness policy, which is based on her fears and judgement. She is not following NHS or DFE guidelines (kids with HFMD and conjunctivitis can go to nurseries, the infections is spread long before you see the symptoms). And I would understand that’s it’s her house and her rules, but why should I be paying for this?Funny enough, all these infections she got from their place, as we didn’t go out to any playgrounds or classes then. And worst of all, is that it turned out that my daughter, who is trilingual and she speaks a mixture of all languages, had not said a single word while was in care of Regina and Clare. And I was made aware of this only 4 months later since she started. I’m still shocked and feel so sorry for my girl, who obviously was under so much stress that she didn’t feel comfortable to talk there.
We have started with a new childminder now, and at her first day she started to talk in her usual trilingual way.
So I would definitely not recommend this childminder to anyone, they are not reliable and should be working with children.

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by Elena about Regina on 02/03/2023

Response by Regina on 06/03/2023:

We are saddened to read your review. With regard to our Sickness Policy the safety and health of all children in our care is of paramount importance. We are a home from home setting and pride ourselves on the kindness we show everyone within our setting. We wish her all the very best moving forward.