Home From Home's 5 Star Reviews
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5 out of 5
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The childminder receives consistently excellent feedback, with parents praising her warm, caring nature and professional approach. She provides a safe, stimulating environment with engaging activities and healthy meals. Parents appreciate her flexibility, clear communication, and ability to put both children and parents at ease. Many describe her service as a "home away from home" and highly recommend her.
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My daughter enjoys her time here. She has nothing but positive things to say about the facilities, childminder and children. I felt at ease from day 1 and plan to continue using their services.
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Tif
on 04/11/2024
Mona took on my son very last minute, emergency childcare of sorts. Very clear communication. She is lovely, friendly and my son got on well with her. Plenty of updates given during the day, along with pictures. I could tell my son had the best time with her. Would definitely ring Mona again whenever we are back in London.
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Elisabet
on 25/01/2024
Mona booked us in last minute as our sitter has been away and from start Mona corresponded promptly and friendly and was also very helpful in directing us to her house as had never been there before. The house is lovely secured and is child proofed with upto date security surveillance and many engaging toys and activities for children to partake and indulge in along. Homecooked spaghetti was also nice and healthy.
Mona was friendly and professional, updating me with how my daughter was doing and sending pics/video which was very lovely and reassuring.
My daughter enjoyed staying there and also getting to know the other children as Mona had similar aged child. She especially enjoyed playing with the family kitten and said she would return.
I would definitely recommend Mona.
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Nini
on 05/01/2024
Needed a last minute babysitter for our 13 month old baby, and Mona helped us out massively. Couldn't be happier and she's so sweet! I was worried as I've never been online to get a babysitter, but Mona spoke to me throughout and gave me updates too.
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Emily
on 08/11/2023
I have used Mona and Sebastien as a childminder since my son was a year old. He is now 9. From the first time i met Mona and her family they were warm and welcoming and i liked her right away so did my children. It was a bonus that she has 3 children similar to my childrens age and they all get on very well. Mona used to also care for my older daughter, who Sebastien helped get her a job at his company last year.
Mona is very flexible to my needs, provides a brillent service and my son loves to spend time there with Mona and the other children she cares for. Would not know what to do without her as she is a great help to my needs.
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Chantel
on 16/12/2022
Mona is the best in the whole of South East London!
I have known her for years, she looked after my older kids and still does with the younger ones. With Mona, I have always had peace of mind. Zero worries.
I trust Mona with all my children 1000%
She is a core professional, highly meticulous and very caring.
Mona is solid gold and it is an absolute blessing to have met her.
Thank you ever so much Mona!
Please, please and please do not hesitate to engage her services. You will be more than glad you did.
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Mrs O
on 10/12/2022
My boys spent the day with Mona very last minute as we were let down by our babysitter and we had never used Mona before. The house is well set up for children with many activities for the children along with outside space. Mona was very helpful and the boys enjoyed their day with her. We would definitely recommend her.
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Twins
on 21/10/2021
Prompted her on last minute notice (24 hours notice) and she accepted the offer. She has a nice and spacious home for kids (like a nursery to me) and my son loves her and her place so much. Won't hesitate to get her again in the future. Absolute first class service. 🙂👌
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Aidzat F
on 28/09/2021
I cannot recommend Mona more if I tried, she provides such a warm and inviting atmosphere that immediately puts both parent and child at complete ease. She is amazingly patient, provides nutritious meals and educational play and most wonderfully for parents, sends pics and videos with updates throughout the day.
She was amazingly accommodating to our changing needs and her support through tough times was so helpful especially with my child’s separation anxiety.
Mona and her husband Seb have a wealth of childcare experience and are very professional, caring and reassuring. The house is immaculately clean and the garden is well equipped their home is a very nurturing and stimulating environment. They organise fun activities indoors as well as outside such as visiting local parks. My child’s vocabulary has really improved and developed and he has learnt an amazing number of songs and games and developed really well, they also speak french in addition to English in the home. My child has brought back home many wonderful crafts he has made during his day Mona.
Mona is very understanding and will always try her best to support and be flexible when needed. The whole team is warm and kind hearted and there is a real connection with the children.
I have always felt like my child is in the best possible care, honestly cannot recommend enough!
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Tamara
on 14/07/2021
I am so grateful I was able to find Mona, my DD loves going over to her place. She fosters a safe, loving/caring and fun environment were I my DD gets to play and also learn. The meals are healthy and fun ( she can get my little one to eat her veggies) It feels like a second home for my DD and sometimes I feel she prefers to be there than at home :-). I only wish i would have found Mona, when i started looking for childcare options as i know and feel it would have saved me time, energy and LOADS of stress! I can't stress how amazing the care is and how wonderful Mona is!
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NadiaS92
on 21/05/2021
Mona and Seb are amazing and we are so glad we found them both. Mona is so flexible and genuinely loves the children and is a fountain of advice....yes she looks after her parents too. The food is amazing especially Seb's treats. Lovely clean home and very covid secure.
My son loved it and was well looked after I could see the difference in him straight away.
Mona provides lots of fun for the children with lots of Learning my son really developed there. Mona has very good communication skills and will keep you updated with everything. Thanks Mona.
Highly recommended and can't wait to take our kids back after mat leave.
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Ayosmum
on 19/03/2021
Mona has a way in making you feel at home the first time you meet her. I believe one of the reasons the kids love her.
Setting 10/10: The first thing I noticed visiting her setting was how immaculate it is! She maintained the place clean and tidy.
Kids Activities 10/10: She sends parents weekly calendar plan for activities and meals. So you know exactly what it is to expect for the coming week.
Schedule flexibility: 10/10 I also love the fact that she is flexible with you childcare needs. Specially if you are a single parent and no family around.
My daughter adores her and I can't recommend her enough!
Thank you Mona!
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Maclaine
on 24/09/2020
Mona is a wonderful person and as childminder she is the best, we did have bad experience with nurseries in the past and she gave back to my kid the confidence to play with more kids without me or my husband around. Mona and her husband are an amazing team....you would never regret to let your kids enjoying with Mona anf her team. I have to say Thank you Mona for all the support and love to my kid.
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Yeimi
on 22/09/2020
Words cannot describe the way i feel about this minder, She is FUN-tastic yes i know i said Fun-tastic and she is also Fantastic, i have met several minders believe me but none like her, My son immediately bonded with her on the first meeting which surprised me because my son is very weary of strangers before i knew it, they were already jumping and playing without my input, i never felt so happier than that day, you know that feeling as a parent when you have searched for a long time and it felt like you and your child can't just find the right childminder, well that wasn't the case with Mona we connected on the first day.
She is so LOVING, CARING,TRUSTWORTHY, CONSIDERATE and most of all SHE LOVES HER JOB and not just in it for the money, i have never met anyone most suited for their JOB ROLE like her. its hard to meet GENUINE people who really LOVE your KIDS as yourself ( the parent). Don't get me started on her skills most especially COMMUNICATIVE SKILLS, she communicates effectively both to the child and to me the parents.
All i can say is thank you Mona and we Love and appreciate you.
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Chuchu
on 22/10/2019
Her priority is looking after the child and not money.
She’s great and communicate effectively with my son and she shows dedication in her work.
Her environment is clean and tidy
She engaged with my son at all time.
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Chijioke
on 21/10/2019
Mona is amazing and if she looks after your child or children, trust me, you will forever be grateful to God. She knows her onions, very professional and disciplined.
A home away from home.
She looked after my kids and honestly, she has raised the bar very high...
She is THE BEST of the best!
I am beyond grateful to you and your wonderful family Mona for everything.
The kids will definitely miss you all.
Kind regards
Abi
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AMY
on 22/07/2019
My son started Mona childminding service from the age of 14months and I was scared to leave him with anyone especially with everything you see or read on the news. Going to Mona childminding service kept my mind as rest as she was very professional, understanding, the biggest bonus is she totally loves children and has extra energy like a superhero.
Mona has a fantastic routine with the kids, takes them to play centres on a daily basis and the children are always busy with fun educational activities. Mona provides healthy and nutritional meals, nap time are always documented to tell the parents, excellent advice when I needed it, a record is kept of my child so I know exactly what my son is doing for the day. I never feel like I miss out on my son developments as Mona sends me videos and pictures on a daily basis.
Mona home environment is always kept clean and tidy. She has so many toys to suits all ages. She celebrates all the kids’ birthdays and she makes them feel so special. Mona celebrated my son second birthday and he enjoyed himself so much that he wouldn’t stop singing the birthday son for a few days.
With Mona help my son is developing above his age group and has lots of confident. What would I do without Mona and thanks for providing such excellent care toward my child development. You are the best.
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Faye
on 30/03/2018
Mona, agreed to watch my kids on short notice. She was very punctual, took the kids out for the day and didn't mind that we were a little late getting back in! My youngest keeps asking when she can come over again.
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on 29/01/2018
Mona is a very good childminder she helps me a lot with my 3 years old daughter and lots more. She is reliable flexible and very helpful person.
If you are looking for a good child minder contact mona please she will take care after you kids, she can cook she is clean, she knows her job and that is very important.all i can say is thank you very much mona my baby and i love you thanks a lot
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on 26/11/2017
Mona has been a fantastic childminder in general but she is also more like a mother towards my son and she knows how to put a smile on my sons face and turn his morning frown upside down not only has she helped me with my (6 year old ) son she has been very reliable trust worthy and caring towards me and my children and I don't know what I would do without her honestly she is the modern day Mary poppins
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on 21/11/2017
Mona looked after my daughter Lola (3 years old) during half term in Oct 2017. She was great! She was very flexible to find some time to arrange an adaptation day, instantly showed a lot care by asking many questions about my daughter's likes and dislikes, and overall left a wonderful impression on Lola. Lola still sings the little lullabies she learnt whilst in Mona's care, and during the week, she told me everyday that she enjoyed the food prepared by Mona. Lola was clearly looking forward to going there. I was so impressed that I have already arranged for my daughter to be looked after by Mona during Feb 2018 half term. A really nice person who clearly cares a lot about all the little ones she looks after, highly recommended!
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Elodie
on 30/10/2017
Through Mona, I found Lena to babysit four 8-11 year olds at our wedding, in a separate room away from all the loud music and drinking!
Lena was really punctual, very friendly and evidently at ease with the children. Having her there meant we didn't have to worry about the kids at all and I felt reassured by her experienced, kind manner.
Thanks, Lena.
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on 17/08/2017
We got to know Mona and her lovely family just recently, and our 3-year-old daughter stayed with them on the weekend. Our experience has been wonderful. The children there seem very happy, surrounded by toys and attention and love. The weather was nice so she took the children out. Our daughter had a wonderful time with her, to the point that she did not want to leave and wants to go back. We most definitely will!
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on 11/03/2017
We found Mona when our babysitter arrangement failed. She was very kind to take us on a short notice. We loved how nice she was with our baby and we would definitely recommend Mona to anyone looking for a kind and lovely childminder
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Kristina
on 06/03/2017
age of 2 and a half. During this period till present Mona has been professional, kind, respectful and compassionate. She is a good communicator, she keeps me informed of events on daily basis, and well organised. Mona is flexible and goes the extral mile in providing child care services. I drop my son at her day care out of work hours. She drops and picks my son to and fro school. Mona provides healthy fresh home made food to the children under her care. Her home is always clean and tidy. She provides adequate educative activities with different ranges of toys based on individual child age group. There no boredom at Mona day care. She invites my son to the park or movies on his days off and organises birthday parties for the children occasionally . Mona has been a God sent child minder in my life. My son loves her and I Honestly can not speak highly enough of her.
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Rosie
on 31/05/2016
Well as you know your children are your pride and joy and its hard leaving them with anyone let alone someone you don't really know, especially paying for it! You wonder what they are doing, will they do the same activities that you would have them do, lets be honest you are not their and if your child is not old enough to talk you will never know. Mona has been working with my family since 2013, and she is an absolute super nanny / todays Mary Poppins! She always puts the children first, their needs and is very attentive. All my kids have been looked after by Mona and they love going to her. She is outgoing and creative always doing something new with the kids. She is amazing and I feel truly blessed to have had my kids go to a childminder that is like family, their second home.
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on 30/05/2016
Mona has been looking after my son since he was 1 years old, he turnt 5 recently and he is still in the care of Mona. Mona has shown my son the same amount of love and care as she does her own children and her family values are faultless. My son loves going to Mona's and knowing that makes it easier for me being able to work. Mona has helped endlessly with my sons learning and has always been there should I need advice around any questions I may have regarding my son. Mona always keeps my son engaged in activities inside and outside of the home which are very varied and helps with his developmental goals.
Mona is an amazing childminder and I highly recommend her. Thank you for your continuous care. X
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on 30/05/2016
Mona has been my son's childminder for over 5 years and she has always been there for him and for me. Many times I did not know how to deal with situations involving him I could always turn to her for help and advice when she does not know she will try to find out. She genuinely cares about the children under her care. My son is in secondary school now but still prefers to stay at Mona's during the half-terms and some weekends because he knows that there will be fun things to do. She always find ways to accommodate the child's needs, the food in her house is amazing, full of taste and very balanced. I know this because she has given me the food to try. Thank you very much for your continued support.
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on 24/05/2016
It has been a pleasure working with you for the last 2 years. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank you for the love and care that you have shown and given to my daughter for the period she has been under your care.
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on 20/05/2016
Mona is a very caring, communicative person. She is always ready to help, advise and listen to my concerns about my child. Whenever I leave my son in her care, I don't need to worry as I know that he is safe, happy and on his best behaviour at all times. Mona looks after the children in her care with respect for their individuality. She encourages them to do better and praises them. Even though my child spends hours with her, when it is time to go home, I have to ask him several times to get ready to leave; that's how much he enjoys being there!
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on 07/04/2016
Sorry, you can't possibly have the best CM in the world, unless you use the same one as me!
She is such a great childminder and is great with both my children.
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maria
on 25/06/2012
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Home from Home
on 25/06/2012:
lol thanks maddy
