Angela has been our son's childminder for over a year.
Angela’s character is very patient, gentle, and warm. She has fun with the children but expects good behaviour from them and reminds them when needed. She deals with toddler behaviour challenges with patience and consistency. She ensures the children have a wide range of activities suitable for their age, stage of learning, and their interests.
Angela takes the children to a few local playgroups for interaction with children in larger groups, as well as small excursions to Stansted Park, Staunton Park, Bishops Gardens and other local outdoor attractions. In the winter she makes sure the children get plenty of exercise with indoor soft play and playgroups with equipment to use. When it is wet, the puddle suits and wellies go on and they enjoy some time outside most of the year around, which is great.
Angela keeps a regular diary (used to be a book but is now online) of our son's activities and interests, and plans to build on something he has demonstrated an interest in, or a particular milestone. She also sends us plenty of photos of him out and about; every day we get photos, and we love having this connection. We know that he is progressing very well for his age, and the time he spends at bopeeps is certainly contributing to that.
We know that our son is very fond of Angela and he is happy to be there when he is dropped off in the morning. As a parent, I enjoy a good relationship with Angela. Angela’s daughters are often around in the afternoons after school, and they are good playmates for our son as well – he really enjoys spending time with them.
I think what sets Angela apart from other childminders is her character as she is warm, but gentle. The children enjoy an active, yet calm environment. Also, she is she is quite academic, she is always thinking about what she can do better, what is the latest information or tool she can use to enhance her provision.
We highly recommend Angela as an outstanding childminder.