Jackie

Amazing, friendly childminer

I have been using Jackie for 18 months, since July 2023 when my son was 15 months old, he started with just 1 day per week but this has increased to 3 days per week. What was a big positive for us was that I could drop him off at 7am so it didn’t interfere much with work and we couldn’t find any other childminders or nurseries that allowed that early morning drop off. Jackie is also accommodating with extra days, some at short notice, if required.

Jackie’s setting is a homely environment and she has been very welcoming and accommodating since the start. We immediately took a liking to Jackie when we met her the first time, even so that we didn’t meet any other childminders and asked to sign up ASAP. It was nice to know that my son was going from a home to home setting. Jackie is very motivated in progressing milestones and giving praise when required. She does lots of arts and crafts for all different cultural holidays, remembers keys dates throughout the year and makes an effort to encourage my son to join in on making little gifts for family members. I get updates on his progress, as well as photos of his activities. Jackie takes the children to a play group, days out to the park or woods for exploring which my son gets very excited about. There are home cooked meals prepared each day and Jackie has managed to get my son to eat some foods he refuses to eat at home!

Invoices are sent with clear explanation about how the costs are worked out with the government funding and Jackie is happy to answer any questions if required.

We are reluctantly having to move childcare due to moving house and the logistics not being feasible anymore. We are gutted to be leaving as my son loves going to Jackie’s house. He speaks at home about Jackie and all the people he meets when visiting there.

We will all miss Jackie very much, can’t recommend her enough.

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by LisaR on 22/01/2025

Highly recommend

Our son was with Jackie for a bit more than 1 year. Everything was really good with her, making a lot of activities and fresh food everyday. She was always sending photos and giving updates. Our son was very happy with her, we highly recommend her.

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by Car on 10/03/2024

Amazing childminder

My little girl was going to Jackie 2 times a week. She absolutely loved going to see her. Jackie always had time to talk to me at drop off and pick up and would make tome to talk to my son as well, who is school age and wasn't in her care. She remembered important dates and made us feel comfortable and included in my daughters care. 10 out of 10, I honestly can't recommend her enough.

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by Lilyb103 on 05/10/2023

The BEST childminder!

Our little boy has just finished his time with Jackie to start his journey in Reception. He has been with her for 3 years and my god we are going to miss her! There is no other way to describe Jackie other than the best! The best childminder and we are so thankful we found her. From his first day, Arthur has received the most amazing care and attention. The range of activities she offers is impressive, from the most imaginative arts and crafts to all of the days out. The children have a homemade cooked meal everyday and there is so much variety. She goes above and beyond everyday, and always with a smile on her face. Every Christmas, birthday, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Easter we received handmade gifts from Arthur and they always had so much effort put into them and they were always perfect. Arthur’s development whilst in Jackie’s setting was exceptional. He learnt so much and she made sure he did everything she could to prepare him for his next step in school. Also, Jackie was so supportive and flexible to us as parents, helping us out when needed and as a first time mum she has always offered me valuable advice when I had a concern about Arthur. I honestly cannot recommend her enough. Over the years, she became more than a childminder, the love and care she showed Arthur was similar to that of a grandparent and it was such a comfort to know he was in such good hands. I am pregnant with my second child and I am hoping that when the time comes, Jackie has the availability to provide childcare when I go back to work. Thank you Jackie!

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by laura270 on 26/09/2023

Best childminder

We are very lucky to have found Jackie to look after our daughter. Our daughter has been with Jackie for about 9 months and she loves it. We are sadly leaving Jackie as our daughter is moving on to preschool.
Jackie is very kind, caring and loves my daughter like her own. My daughter would come home with lovely artwork on all special occasions.
Jackie is very organised and plans various outdoor activities including messy church play, visiting the park etc and various activities while at home.
All meals are freshly cooked which most childminders do not provide.
Jackie always kept us updated with lovely photos.
Jackie is very accommodating and supportive. I highly recommend Jackie as a childminder. She is amazing.

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by Mum on 07/09/2023

Highly recommended

My younger son has been with Jackie since last November when he was 2 years old. He settled very well and it was great experience where his language improved a lot. Jackie brought him to activities in the church or playground if the weather was good. Have to say goodbye in early May that I need to take my son back home country and he will be in preschool from September. We would highly recommend Jackie for your consideration.

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by Wang on 27/03/2023

Jackie is amazing!!

My son is 3 and has been going Jackie's for the last 6months he was 2 when he started after we had to change childminders due to her giving us her notice so not an easy adjustment for a child. Jackie made us all feel welcome and treats jaxson like her own grandchild, preparing home cooked meals for him included in the costs, goes out on trip with he children, and themed weeks of what they are learning and activities were updated on monthly. I'm always receiving pictures of all the fun stuff they get up to and know my little man is happy on safe hands, I only wished I found Jackie when I had my first child. I know jaxson will miss going to jack jack's (Jackie's) but hes starting nursery in September for him next steps. We're all going to miss Jackie and Steve thank you for having out little monster :)

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by Ashleigh on 17/08/2022

Fantastic Childminder

My two little girls now 7 & 3 have attended Jackie’s setting for almost two years, and is are only moving on for the youngest to start nursery. Both of them love going to Jackie’s. She always sets up a variety of activities including crafts, playgroup visits, trips to the park etc. The children are always kept busy and Jackie communicates each month with the plans and what she intends to cover with the children. I have never had any issues and the children are extremely happy there. We are very sad to leaving :( we will kiss you Jackie xx

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by ChloeB17 on 09/08/2022

My son loves going to Jackie's

My son is with Jackie's for a few months now and he always like it there. They do alot of arts and crafts as well as outing to parks and nearby airport to see airplanes(with permission) . Its good to know what they've been doing since I get email with pictures update frequently.
Would like to stay with her for longer but had to leave due to personal circumstances change. Highly recommended this lovely lady!

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by amanda on 10/09/2021

Lovely Lady

Jackie has been looking after my son for the last six months.
She dropped him off to school (Crown Wood primary) every day and would pick him up.

Her time is structured and organized by doing things that will help in with children’s growth and development.
She takes the kids outs and plan fun activities if at home with them.

All food is included in their hourly rate which is also reasonable compared to other childminders in the area.

Jackie really put me at ease when I had to go back to work which meant a lot that I didn’t feel the need to worry.
I would absolutely recommend Jackie as a great and reliable childminder.

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by Anna on 05/08/2021