Leoni's Reviews

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Nabila has looked after my firstborn from 16 months until school age and later my twins from 7 months until they started school this month (so almost 5 years!). From the moment we met Nabila, she demonstrated excellent safeguarding, she didn't let strangers into her setting to meet her or expose them to the children she was caring for - This was unlike other practitioners I spoke to at the time. I knew from this professionalism, she would be right for us. Nabila is very qualified and incredible at what she does.

I was so worried about trusting anyone with my children at first, my oldest didn't seem to take to nursery settings as she started at 16 months which is why we originally opted for an Ofsted registered childminder. I wanted someone who would take my children out daily on outings, feed them home-cooked food from different cultures (we are a mixed race family) and give them 1-1 time. We loved the energy and home-cooked meals Nabila made for the girls including factoring their dietary requirements (vegetarians). This all paid off because my girls love their food, they have a positive relationship with it to this day and will eat anything as long as it is cooked well and "with love" - from artichokes to tagine. Nabila is an amazing cook and really looks at their needs and supports what is done at home. She gets them involved in preparing to cook where possible (pasta salad!) which the girls speak fondly about to this day. They have excellent manners and help us at home due to the patience, boundaries and love they are given in this setting.

When it came to nappy training I was full of anxiety from the day they were born. The twins weren't having it when we had tried. Nabila knew and understood our girls well when they were ready and how to handle this and they were toilet-trained within a week thanks to all her guidance and patience - well in advance of starting school.

Nabila has gone above and beyond to support our family. The girls feel safe and loved by Nabila and her family. Our girls have a lot of energy and Nabila always took them out most days to activities at the library, getting books, the children's centre and weekly to the forest school - which they adored. They love going to 'Bila's' and as a parent, it's been reassuring knowing that they are so happy and loved when they are not home with us. Their learning and social communication skills are great for their age, because of the dedication Nabila has to looking after children and focusing on their needs.

One of my twins was diagnosed autistic while in Nabila's care and I found her incredibly supportive when we at times struggled, and she quickly drew up a support plan, underwent more training and helped my daughter hit milestones socially which I thought my daughter wouldn't be able to do so soon - even going so far as to writing her own name.

Everything about Nabila's setting is outstanding, I can't say it enough. She is easy to talk to and listens to feedback and has an incredible level of knowledge and understanding which has helped us so much as parents. Thank you Nabila for all your support over the years and getting our girls to where they are now. I just can't thank you enough.

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by Leoni about Nabila on 12/09/2024

Response by Nabila on 14/09/2024:

Dear Leoni,

Thank you so much for your kind words and positive review. It was truly a pleasure to look after your precious girls and watch them grow and develop during their time with us. Knowing that you are pleased with the care and attention they received means really a lot to me.

Wishing to the girls all the best in their next adventures, and please do keep in touch!

Warmest regards,

Nabila