Little Diamonds's 5 Star Reviews

We are so blessed to have found Dawn!

Our little girl, Jane, loves, loves, loves Dawnie. We are so blessed to know Dawn and to have the opportunity for Jane to spend her preschool years with Dawn.

Dawn’s professionalism, commitment to top-notch early education, heart for the children, warmth, kindness and care make her one of a few diamonds you will come across in your life when it comes to the care of your little ones.

Another thing we love about Dawn is her good naturedness, positivity and humour as this is so important for little ones and their development. Jane comes home with the funniest little stories and experiences, which both put our minds at ease and give us all a good chuckle.

Dawn is also incredibly helpful when it comes to working with family and parents as a team to raise the kids. She keeps us in the loop, collaborates on learning, offers support when needed (she’s helped me out with some very stressful life moments big and small) and is always willing and happy to offer her hand. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate and value her kindness and generosity.

Jane could not be a happier more well adjusted little girl. She has been with Dawn for close to two years now, and her emotional, social, academic and spiritual growth is wonderful to see. We certainly have Dawn to thank for helping us care for and teach Jane.

Dawn is one in a million, so if you have the chance to, don’t hesitate, go for it. Your little diamond will thank you. ☺️

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by Michelle on 26/11/2024

Response by LITTLE DIAMONDS on 26/11/2024:

Hi Michelle,
I am truly blown away by your review!
My work is my passion and I feel so blessed to be on this incredible journey with you to. Jane is the smartest child I have ever cared for and I am honoured to be in this great partnership with you.
Jane is achieving well above her age and as left the foundation stage well behind her and this is a credit to a fantastic partnership work between us.
Jane is a true little diamond and reaching those milestones with such ease that it really brings me to cry those happy tears in pure amazement of what this little girl is capable of achieving.
I know that Jane as a very bright future ahead of her as a great achiever.
Shine bright like a diamond Jane.
One very beautiful and extremely clever girl.
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Truly wonderful!

Dawn has been caring for my 2 children for months now and I couldn’t recommend her and her services high enough!

My girls absolutely love going and spending time with Dawn. She is truly amazing at what she does and is amazing with my children.

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by Nicola on 06/11/2024

Response by LITTLE DIAMONDS on 15/11/2024:

Hi Nicci,
Thankyou so much for your very kind review.
You are a fantastic mother to your two beautiful girls who I absolutely adore and I am so very grateful to be on this amazing journey with you to.
Savannah & Azaylia are true little diamonds.
Bless you all.
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dawn is fantastc

My children aged 20 months and 4 years old have been going to dawns since jan 2023. Dawn is an exceptional child minder. She has such a postive effect on my children. My children ask in a morning is it 'dawnie day or mummy day?' and they want to go to dawns.
Dawn has been working with my 4 yearold since she was 3 on school readiness. she has really improved in her ability to hold a pencil - her knowledge has become more enhansed too but what really pleases me is that she has instilled a love of learnig ito my daughter
my son's language skills are improving with dawns imput
i would recommend dawn as a childminder

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by Liz on 20/06/2023

Response by LITTLE DIAMONDS on 20/06/2023:

Hi Andrew & Liz,
Thankyou very much for your lovely review.
It really is a pleasure to care for two wonderful children who I adore and to work in great partnership with a beautiful family.
I am so very grateful to be carrying on our lovely journey together.
Thankyou so much.
Bless you all.
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Excellent Service

Our 2 year old daughter has been attending Dawn's setting for around 3 months now after moving from a nursery and we couldn't be happier. She settled really well in Dawn's care and we were reassured all the way with lots of photos. She gets the opportunity to take part in a range of activities and the love and care Dawn has for the children she looks after is evident. This is definitely more than just a job for her.

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by Harriet on 07/06/2023

Response by LITTLE DIAMONDS on 16/06/2023:

Hi Harriet,
Thankyou so much for the lovely review.
My work really does mean so much to me and to work in great partnership with such a beautiful family is just amazing.
Elsie really is the little diamond that shines so very brightly in my setting. This little girl is just amazing and I love her dearly. Elsie has an abundance of love and care for all around and she always brings a huge smile has she is reaching for those milestones and more.
Elsie makes me so very proud in all that she does and I am so happy to be on this journey making those beautiful memories with you all.
Thankyou so much.
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Exceptional

Sebby has been with Dawn for nearly 1.5 years now. Her level of service is exceptional. She is like a family member to us and I trust her more with Sebby than members of my own family as she knows exactly how he ticks. He has come on leaps and bounds since starting with Dawn and moving from a mainstream nursery, so much so that we are planning on keeping her alongside pre school next January.
Anyone who knows Dawn well, know she's goes above and beyond with service and to help, as shown by 99 per cent of her other ratings. Go meet her, as within 10 minutes with a covid baby we moved Sebby to Dawn and he was exceptionally clingy then. Within 2 weeks with Dawn he has come out of himself. Dawn has had some exceptionally difficult personal circumstances, recently that she eventually took time off, but yet when that happened she was still putting the children first which was incredible.
Dawn is not an only incredible childminder who is like gold dust to find, she is also an amazing friend and feels like a member of our family. I have never for 1 second regretted my decision to hire her and neither has any other member of our family.
Don't let one misunderstanding below ever put you down Dawn. Your 20 year track record speaks volumes lovely, not to mention how you are with the children and how much they adore coming to you. It's extremely rare to see a child crying at Dawn's.

Keep doing what your doing 😍 👌 ❤️

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by Ant sien on 01/06/2023

Response by LITTLE DIAMONDS on 02/06/2023:

Hi Antonia,
Thankyou so much for your very kind and lovely review.
Everyone knows how much my work means to me and I feel so blessed to be able to work in great partnership with you to bring out the very best in Sebby.
Sebby is a very clever and loving little boy who I absolutely adore and I am very proud to say that through our partnership he shines brighter every single day like the true Little Diamond that he is.
Blessings to you my beautiful friend and your family.
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Little Diamonds - Incredible Childminder

We have rarely met anyone with such passion and love for their job. Except it isn't a job for Dawn, the love and care she provides is abundant and effortless because of the energy and enthusiasm she exudes naturally.
We were very lucky to have our daughter attend Little Diamomds for over three years; from 10 months to four years old. We have seen her grow into a little girl we are very proud of because of Dawn's positive influence.
During this time we have also considered Dawn to be part of our extended family, and a lady our daughter loves and wants to see, and misses incredibly when she doesn't attend the setting.
We are very fond of Dawn, her flawless approach to caring for our child, promoting learning by doing, venturing out almost daily, and her commitment to child safety and development.
Dawn explained in her bio that she also wanted to embrace a child's wonderment and imagination - with "Wow' moments as children make accomplishments and we can attest to this also being true.
We have been wowed by Dawn every day - and cannot write enough to promote her or indeed thank her for helping make our daughters start in life so wonderful.
Thank you, Dawn and thanks also to yourr family who support you with your love for what you do so well.

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by Andy P on 01/09/2020

Response by LITTLE DIAMONDS on 04/09/2020:

Hi Andy and Rachael,
I would like to say a very big THANKYOU for your very kind review and it really means so much to me to receive this from a very beautiful, kind, and loving family that you are.
Over the last three and half years it as been a pleasure to work in close partnership with you both to bring out the best in Ellie and I am so very grateful to you both for letting me carry on with your journey and I know ellie still as a lot to give. We have shared and captured some wonderful moments together of our beautiful little princess and I will treasure them forever.
I would also like to say that you are the very best parents ever and I honestly can not speak high enough of you both.
I know that we will together reach for the highest colour on our magical rainbow so that our little diamond will shine the brighest of them all.
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The best child minder

My daughter has been attending little Diamonds for near 2 years. she is always excite when she is going to Dawn. She enjoy spending time at little Diamonds, she is always happy and every morning she ask me if she is going to dawn. Dawn has done a brilliant job with my daughter. Dawn remain working during covid 19 lockdown as a nhs frontline worker this meant I can continue to go to work, I know a lots of child minder did not work during the lockdown but dawn made a decision to contribute in many ways such as caring for keyworker children. Having a flexible contract with Dawn work well for me as due to the nature of my job I dont always finish on time. I highly recommend little Diamonds

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by Elle on 24/06/2020

Response by LITTLE DIAMONDS on 24/06/2020:

Hi Ellie,
I would like to say a very big THANKYOU to you for this very kind and thoughtful review what means so much to me.
I am really enjoying caring for this very sweet and just beautiful little girl who is starting to shine so very brightly. Chika is progressing very nicely and she is always excited to try new and exciting things. I have so many plans for this sweet girl and I want to take my little princess to the very top of our magical rainbow where children's dreams come true. I know Chika as so much more to give and I am so pleased that I am being given this opportunity to work with her lovely mummy to make all of this happen.
Thankyou so much to a lovely and kind mummy.
Bless you all.
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The Best Childminder in the World!!!

I am so happy we found Dawn, my little boy has been attending Little Diamonds for almost two years. He is really happy there, made loads of friends and every morning he wants to get in the car and drive to Dawn's.
Dawn is a true professional, she knows so much about Early Years framework and plans loads of activities to implement the framework and make sure that children are happy but also learn new things.
Its an absolute pleasure to work with Dawn, she is very friendly, professional and she truly cares about children. She is extremely passionate about her work and that's truly visible in the day to day activities. She has fantastic sense of humour and she is really easy to get on. Her setting is spotless and full of appropriate toys and books for children.
I would truly recommend Dawn to any parent, you couldn't ask for the better childminder and a friend to your child and family. Thank you Dawn for caring for Big Boy Bear :-)

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by Kasia on 23/06/2020

Response by LITTLE DIAMONDS on 23/06/2020:

Hi Kasia,
Thankyou so much for that lovely review I am so happy. Aneurin as made lots of progress and I have really enjoyed caring for him over the last two years.
I also am looking forward to carrying on working in partnership with you to. I think you all are a lovely family and I’m looking forward to continuing our work together.
You are a fantastic mother and a pleasure to work with.
Bless you all.
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Exceptionally brilliant!

Dawnie has cared for Connor since he was 10 months old. It is so hard handing your baby to someone you barely know and leaving them there which is why it is so important to have someone that you can see will do their Upmost you keep your child safe, happy and cared for!
We went to visit dawn and she immediately asked to hold our baby, she involved him in all our communication and we felt at ease with her.
Connor has now been going to dawn for almost 2 years. She puts lots of effort into planning exciting activities for the children, ensuring she is keeping in with Early years frameworks and governmental guidance.
She gives feedback and has lots of passion and commitment to her work, evident in her communication with parents.
We are so pleased we found dawn, our boy loves going there, he has thrived in this childcare setting and We don’t know what We would have done without Dawn. Dawn has worked all through the global pandemic of coronavirus and supported parents who are key workers also and has been adaptable and flexible in her hours to suit our childcare needs. Thank you Dawn for working alongside us and supporting us in our journeys as first time parents.

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by bunncat on 21/06/2020

Response by LITTLE DIAMONDS on 22/06/2020:

Hi Jen,
A million THANKYOU’S for your very kind review.
I am 100% committed to providing the very best childcare setting possible and keeping my children all healthy and very safe and working in partnership with my parents to bring out the very best in each and every one of the children I care for.
Connor is adorable and I love him with all my heart and I can honestly say Jen that you and Paul are the very best parents ever.
We as a team are bringing the very best out of Connor and he is always top of the class here in my setting. Connor is thriving and he is always so engaged in his learning and just so motivated and wanting to learn everything.
Connor is a very clever boy who as a very bright future ahead of him and I am so very pleased and happy to be on that journey with you all.
Thankyou to a very beautiful family.
Bless you all. X X X

Outstanding!

My son started going to Dawn from 14months and he’s still there.Dawn has being a blessing to us, because I wasn’t sure about him going to a childminder.
But Dawn made the transition so easy and successful.My son absolutely adores her,just the mention of her name(Dawnie) puts a smile on his face.He can’t wait to get in when I drop him off.He enjoys all the lovely activities and his music!
I will definitely recommend Dawn.

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by Rosemond on 19/06/2020

Response by LITTLE DIAMONDS on 20/06/2020:

Hi Rosemond,
I just want to say the biggest THANKYOU in this world to a beautiful lady who is the best mum ever.
I am so very grateful of your very kind review and it means everything and more to me to know that I am doing the best job ever. I want all my little diamonds to shine the very brightest in our skies above. Jordan is a beautiful little boy who brings so much sunshine into my setting and I love him dearly.
Bless you all.
Thankyou so very much.
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Dawn is a wonderful lady who has taught my daughter so many things ie: colours , numbers , singing nursery rhymes fluently, animals , shapes you name it .

My daughter adores her!!

I would recommend absolutely anyone who needs a childminder to look up little diamonds .

Everyday without a doubt my daughter comes home telling me how great her day was and that she misses dawn already. ( it’s been 5 minutes 😂 )

Thank you dawn for everything you have done !

We appreciate you ♥️

Azaliah & Jozaiah x

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by azaliah1 on 19/06/2020

Response by LITTLE DIAMONDS on 19/06/2020:

Hi Azaliah,
THANKYOU!
Thankyou so much for your very kind review.
My work means everything to me and more and just to know that I am doing a very good job and bringing the very best out of the children brings a very big feeling of satisfaction.
I love all of the children and Jozaiah is my little princess reaching for those magical colours in our rainbow.
Bless you all.
I am so very happy.
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Best childminder in the area

Dawn is an excellent childminder. She cared for my son back in 2014-15. She then started caring for my youngest daughter in 2017-2019. Both kids loved spending time with her.

Dawnie, as the kids know her, spends lots of time doing outdoor activities. Going to the park, exploring in the woods, picnics, playing in the garden and wooden playhouse.
She goes to soft play with other Childminder’s, meaning the kids all get to know one another.
As a regular visitor to the library, the children get to experience a wide range of books, as well as attending music time.
A rundown of the days plans at handover in the morning, and a few photos throughout the day keeping you informed as to what’s happened in the day.

I would recommend Dawn to anyone looking for a childminder.

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by MrsW_81 on 29/04/2019

Response by LITTLE DIAMONDS on 02/05/2019:

Hi Sarah,
Thankyou so much for your very kind review.
I have truely enjoyed working in partnership with you over the years and caring for both of your youngest children.
I have loved sharing all of Charlotte's achievements with you and I know she as a very bright future ahead of her.
Charlotte always strives to achieve in all seven areas of learning, she always shows great strength and determination.
I am going to miss many things about Charlotte , but I think the main ones will be hearing Charlotte leading the children and helping them to participate in our nursery rhymes.
Hearing Charlotte singing and watching her doing the movements to our songs always brought a smile to my face.
I would also like to say a very big THANKYOU to you Sarah for being a fantastic mother in helping me to bring the best out of your beautiful children.
I am going to miss you all.
Best wishes to a beautiful family.
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Excellent

Essa has been with dawn since 8 months old he really enjoys going there he is 4yrs now will be going to school but he will de dawn in the holidays he loves Dawn to bits it’s like she is his second mum dawn does a lot of different things with him including activities and learning things I couldn’t ask for the best childminder she been with essa looked after him and everything essa will miss her but at least gets to se her in the holidays Dawn is very flexible and it’s homely environment that’s why essa loves her to bits essA would definitely miss you loads xxx

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by Parent on 08/07/2018

Response by LITTLE DIAMONDS on 08/07/2018:

Hi Nadia,
Thankyou so much for your kind review.
I have cared for Essa since he was eight months old and have seen him grow from this little cute baby to a lovely young boy.
Essa brings joy and happiness to all around, and he loves to participate in all activities.
I have really enjoyed sharing all of Essa's achievements with his mummy and I am so grateful to be continuing on with Essa's journey.
I am going to miss many things about my beautiful shining star but I think mostly it will be not hearing Essa singing his favourite nursery rhyme song.
Five little ducks went swimming one day ........ he sings this every day. Lol
Being a childminder brings many rewards but it also brings challenges the hardest one is when it's time for a new chapter to begin in a child's life.
Though the years I have shared many emotions but I think the hardest one is saying goodbye.
I will be planning some amazing adventures ready for when Essa comes back in the school holidays.
Bless You.
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Will definitely recommend her to anyone

Eden has been in Dawnie care since she was 9months. She always looked forward to going to her care and the great outdoor activities that she has planned for the kids every week.Dawn has great communication skills with the chIldren in her care and treats each child like her own. Her flexibility makes it possible to work different shifts pattern and am always rest assured that my child is in the best of care. Thank you for having Eden for close to 4years now. She will miss you a great deal.

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by Parent on 05/07/2018

Response by LITTLE DIAMONDS on 06/07/2018:

Hi Syreeta,
I would like to say a big THANKYOU for your kind review.
Over the four years that I have cared for Eden I have seen her grow from a little bud in to a beautiful flower.
What I see is seven petals on this beautiful flower which represent all seven areas of the EYFS.
Eden is a strong, independent child who wants to learn and she always over comes any challenges set in the EYFS.
Eden is a very kind and caring little flower who will always bring a smile to your face through her achievements.
I have really loved sharing Eden's learning and development achievements and also working in partnership with Eden's parents and I am looking forward to continuing to help my little flower flourish.
Eden you are a bright and beautiful flower and I know you have a lot more to give and I am so looking forward to sharing that journey with you and your parents.
Bless you.
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Without doubt the best around

Dawn has had Ruby since 2015 after I moved her from a large nursery. I wanted the personal care and attention and this is exactly what Dawn gave Ruby.

She is excellent with the children and always has some great things planned to do such as outings and also creative ideas for their learning.

Dawn is very accommodating and flexible and always strives to help where she can.

Dawn approaches everyone with the same welcoming attitude and the children she looks after genuinely love her and look forward to spending time with her.

Ruby will certainly miss Dawnie when she goes to school.

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by Jovicker on 25/06/2018

Response by LITTLE DIAMONDS on 28/06/2018:

Hi Jo,
I would just like to say a big THANKYOU for your kind review.
Ruby as gone from strength to strength in her time with me and I know she as a very bright future ahead of her.
Ruby is one of the brightest children I have had in my setting and she as so much enthusiasm to learn. She always wants to help and shows great interest in all areas of learning.
I am truly going to miss my little bright star but I am looking forward to hearing about her future achievements.
I can honestly say over the last three years I have enjoyed working in partnership with ruby's parents.
I have great passion, drive and commitment to being the best that I can be and when I see a child continually achieving that gives me great pleasure in knowing I'm bringing the best out of that child.
As ruby would say
Clever girls go to that big school don't they Dawnie?
Start saving Jo.
Thankyou for choosing me to care for your beautiful daughter, It as been a pleasure.
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Brilliant

Dawn has been brilliant with my little one. He has had a wonderful few years and is ready for his transition into preschool. Dawn has been incredibly flexible around my shifts and any last minute changes and has always kept my little one busy. He loves telling what he's been doing all day on the drive home. She's very friendly, caring and helpful I would recommend her. :)

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by Parent on 22/08/2017

Response by LITTLE DIAMONDS on 23/08/2017:

Hi Becky,
THANKYOU so much for that lovely and very kind review.
I have really enjoyed caring for your adorable son Charlie and I am looking forward to staying in touch and watching Charlie blossom .
True little diamond.
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Wonderful

Dawn has been a massive help and a wonderful friend to my 6yro. Even after a change in circumstances he still asks after her and wants to see her which tells me he had fun with her and felt safe.
Very flexible and always willing to go the extra mile to help, I'd recommend her to anyone looking for reliable child care.

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by Parent on 31/10/2016

Response by LITTLE DIAMONDS on 05/11/2016:

Thankyou very much Ellen. It was my pleasure caring for your lovely son Bryn.
He is a very clever and kind young boy who as a bright future ahead of him.
Bless him. X

Not just a childminder...

Dawn has been looking after our little boy from 9months to 2years and I couldn't have wished him to go to a better childminder than dawn!
He's been on day trips throughout Derbyshire, she takes the children out and about each week and it's somewhere different inside or outdoors depending on the weather!
Without her I wouldn't have been able to work, the hours I do being in retail hours change sometimes and dawn is so compliant to change and suit she has become a great friend now.
We definitely feel lucky our son had dawn in his life to help him with all of his development and are so proud of him and very thankful for everything she has done the last year and half.

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by Parent on 23/08/2016

Response by LITTLE DIAMONDS on 23/08/2016:

Hi Heather & Alex,
Thankyou very much! Jack is a beautiful little boy with a bright future ahead of him. I feel so grateful to God for putting us together.
I am so grateful to be carrying on sharing all of Jacks happiness.
Thankyou so much.
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Brilliant

Couldn't have asked for a better childminder. She's great with my little one n her flexibility allows me work different shifts at work. I recommend her to anyone xx

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by Parent on 17/05/2016

very happy

Dawn was very flexible, she is a loving person who's very good with children. My daughter was taken on lots of outings and was able to socialise with children of her own age.
I wouldn't hesitate to reccomend Dawn to other people requiring childcare.

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by Tim on 20/06/2015

Response by LITTLE DIAMONDS on 22/06/2015:

Hi Valentina and Tim,
Thankyou very much. Your children are amazing. They are always happy and contented .I adore them both. X x

Amazing

This I'd the second time my daughter has been with Dawn with a break for my second child. Dawn was amazing the first and second time. She does everything she can to encourage development. My little girl always looks forward to going to Dawnie's where she has an action packed day everyday. Dawn treats every child like her own with lots of love and cuddles. I cannot recommend Dawn highly enough. Your amazing thanks Dawn.x

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by Parent on 20/06/2015

Response by LITTLE DIAMONDS on 22/06/2015:

Hi Debbie,
Your children are amazing. I really enjoy caring for them. They are so precious just like beautiful diamonds.
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Best choice

Dawn is our perfect choice childminder. She work really flexible times as advertised. Without her I wouldn't have chance to keep my very variable shift work.
Kids love her a lot, they are counting back how many to sleep to see her.
Dawn helped to develop their speech to come out properly and prepare them to go to school as well
My children get lots of love and care at Dawn.

We are so lucky that she found my advert here and contacted me straight.

She is the BEST!!!!!!!

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by Parent on 20/06/2015

Response by LITTLE DIAMONDS on 20/06/2015:

Hi Timmi,
Thankyou very much. I love caring for your two lovely children. They are true diamonds.
Bless you all.
Dawn. X x x

Total Gem

Looked after my little one for around a year, totally catered for all my childcare needs and was a friend I could relay on, its been a year since Dawn has looked after my child, who still asks after her fondly and has impeccable hand washing skills taught by her!! Now I have moved away and looking for a replacement and finding her a tough act to follow.

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by Parent on 06/09/2014

Response by LITTLE DIAMONDS on 22/06/2015:

Hi Meera,
Thankyou very much for your review. Your dsughter is a beautiful star.
I love caring for little princess.
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Very good

my child loves how dawn plays TXT language to communicate, first caps letters to numbers,O and She Will Take your child To the park where they can meet new Friends in Day time,Me and my partner want to say Thank u So much Just for being so great and understanding,

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by Parent on 02/11/2011

Response by LITTLE DIAMONDS on 22/06/2015:

THANKYOU. X X

Fantastic

My little girl absolutely loves Dawnie <3 would recommend to everyone, my daughter loves going the three days she does, she always comes back happy and content. Ratings are a little mean as I would of rated excellent not just good but the option wasn't there!

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by Parent on 18/07/2011

Response by LITTLE DIAMONDS on 22/06/2015:

Hi Lucy,
Thankyou very much for your review. Ellie is a beautiful , kind and loving little girl and it is a pleasure to care for her.
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