Rachael

A Ray Ray of sunshine

My son absolutely adores Rachael (the kids she minds all call her Ray Ray) and has been looked after by her four days a week since he was 11 months. It was like we were all at home at hers from the first meeting and we consider her like family now. My son’s development especially shot up when he started going to Rachael’s as shes always got fun activities planned for them every day and always encourages them to build their independence and learn from each other which has clearly proven amazingly effective as his verbal skills and his understanding are way beyond his current age! Generally Rachael is such a kind, considerate and warm-hearted person and we couldn't be happier to know our son is in the best of hands with her and cared for with love.

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by Stanc05 about Rachael on 03/06/2024

Part of the family

Rachael has cared for our daughter for a year, and we are sad that our circumstances have changed meaning we've had to move her. From the first time we went to meet Rachael, she has always been welcoming and the action that sealed the deal was when our (tired and teething) one year old crawled over and sat in Ray-Ray's lap within 5 minutes of meeting her!
She had provided nothing but love and care for our daughter, who is sometimes 'lively' (apparently that's the PC word!). She provides stimulation and a variety of activities to encourage her children to develop, and they take part in every day life which has been like a home from home for our daughter.
I would highly recommend Rachael and we wouldn't be moving away from her if we hadn't had a change in circumstances.

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by Robyn about Rachael on 16/04/2019

My children love Ray Ray....that's what they call

Rachael has cared for my children on and off for 3 years and they love her.
Her home is lovely and her family are a pleasure
She is loving and welcoming and will do everything she can to be flexible and accommodating. She has helped us out at short notice when I have been called into work and this has sometimes been at weekends.
My children always have a wonderful time there and are always excited to go. Anyone that sends their child to Rachael is lucky to have her as their childminder.
We are currently thinking of having another child and prey Rachael has space when the time comes.

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by Parent about Rachael on 19/05/2016

Not even started!

Rachel agreed to look after our little one. My partner and I were really happy we had found somebody that we liked. However a few weeks went on and Rachel would not send us the paperwork to sign contract. She said it was to do with her daughter being ill, her computer, then email. I began to see how disorganised she was and full of excuses. I told her the date she would start looking after my daughter to which she agreed and then a few weeks later informed me that she was going on holiday so she would not be able to start that day! I had already told my employer of the start dateand told other childminders that we had found somebody so we are now left without somebody for our daughter. She then made excuses and said that I was unreasonable for saying that we need somebody we can trust and somebody who is organised. After a few weeks I don't think it's unreasonable to feel like the plus she then said that its best she doesn't Take the job on! I had a feeling she would mess us around but decided to wait and see as I thought she was very nice. Avoid this childminder because she'll mess you around!

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by Parent about Rachael on 19/05/2016

Response by Rachael on 19/05/2016:

THIS IS NOT EVEN TRUE
I agreed to take on their child and after PC issues, I was waiting for them to send me their address so I could take the paperwork round to them myself.
I informed the family of my holiday which I booked at the started of the year and this didn't suit them.
After receiving rude and demanding texts today and I then decided not to go ahead with caring for their child.....this then led to abusive text which I then had to block.
I have a portfolio full of lovely references and the children in my care are very happy. Please do not let this unreasonable review sway you.

Fantastic Childminder

My 2 children have been going to Racheal, they both come home soo happy my Daughter who is 4 adores her and allways looks forward to going back. Rachael has treated my children as her own she definatley has a passion for childminding . She takes my son to toddler groups and baby discos he's never bored. Such a lovely fun, caring, bubbly woman.

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by Parent about Rachael on 15/01/2015