Filsane's 5 Star Reviews
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Below are the 5 star reviews for Filsane. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk members and not of Childcare.co.uk. Parents must carry out their own checks and references on childcare providers to ensure that they are completely happy before enaging in the use of their services.
My daughter has been with Filsane and Adrian for over two years (since 8 months old). I have enjoyed watching her progress and development which has been supported and promoted at Honey Bunch Childcare. Seeing my child go in and come out with a smile, brings me confidence that she is in the right place and she is well looked after. I would recommend Honey Bunch Childcare.
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Zena
on 12/07/2023
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Filsane
on 12/07/2023:
Thank you so much for the kind words and intrusting us to look after your lovely daughter. I am sure she will thrive in school and look forward to hearing about her progress. Filsane
I am very happy to recommend Honeybunch childcare. My daughter has been attending for almost a year and from the very beginning she was settled there, this is thanks to Filsane's very caring and friendly nature. When I drop off my daughter in the morning, she is very excited to be there. There is a combination of educational routine and fun activities which is an excellent environment for a toddler to develop. In addition, there is a useful app which honeybunch use which provides an update each day of activities, photos and naps etc. In particular, my daughter had some trouble with ezcema and Filsane was very attentive to help treat her, which demonstrates the level of care Honeybunch provides.
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Halina
on 19/01/2022
Having spent quite some time visiting a number of childcarers and nurseries, and being anxious about leaving our daughter anywhere, we finally found Filsane and Adrian and immediately knew this was perfect for ours and our daughter’s needs. The settling in period seemed to be really easy, and from day one Matilda has been cared for, kept active, fed healthily, nurtured and developed beyond our expectations. Filsane and Adrian now feel like an extended part of our family and our daughter Matilda absolutely loves both them, their daughters and the extended Honeybunch Childcare family. She can’t wait to see them every day, and can’t wait to tell us what she’s been up to when she arrives home. We can’t rate them highly enough. It will be a very sad day for us all when she leaves this wonderful setting.
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Alex
on 18/10/2019
Honeybunch Child Carers have been looking after my 2 year old daughter since Febuary 2018.
I have been extremely happy with the care my daughter has received, and the great progress she has made whilst in Filsane's care at Honeybunch Child Carers. Filsane's home is always welcoming, clean and well organised and my daughter has great fun playing with all the toys available and with the other children. Beyond all this it is Filsane's warm, friendly and experienced approach which creates a nuturing enviroment for the children.
Honeybunch Child Carers provide a wide, fun range of activities including trips outdoors. I know my daugther has enjoyed sand and water play, drawing and sticking, reading and puzzles as well as outings to the park, trips to playgroup and the petting farm. It is always lovely to recieve arts and crafts my daughter at the end of the day as enjoys making them whether it be for mothers day, Christmas etc.
Filsane is a great communicator and has no trouble in gaining my daughter's confidence and therefore encouraging good behaviour, kindness and compassion to others, skills which are important to us at home. When she is hurt or feeling under the weather I know that she feels happy to be comforted by Filsane and I am confident that she can administer either first aid or medication following all the correct procedures and completing the necessary records to ensure his health and safety.
Filsane provides food and snacks each day which are healthy and nutritious. Filsane completes a diary detailing what my daugther has done each day. From this I have a complete picture of her whole day including what she has eaten, how long she has slept and all her activities. This helps me to feel involved with my daughters care and that I can talk to her about her day.
All in all I am thoroughly happy with the level of care my daugther receives and I’m certain that being in such a positive and happy environment is helping her develop into a confident, switched on and self assured little girl.
Being a first time mum when returning back to work Filsane has been supportive and collaborative in her approach. I have always trusted that my daughter is in good hands whilst I am at work and as such I am happy to recommend Filsane as a great and reliable childminder.
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missm
on 09/10/2019
I highly recommend HoneyBunch childcare. As others have said, it really feels like a home from home environment, exuding warmth. Filsane and Adrian clearly care very much for the children and the feelings are definitely reciprocated. Our boys have made good friends with the other children and often talk about them to us. The pickup and drop off service has been a godsend to us as working parents, I don't know what we'd do without it.
Their new house is even better than the old house, with lots of space for the children to play together or have quiet time as needed.
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JennyT _
on 29/09/2019
We would highly recommend Filsane to anyone looking for childcare. We trust Filsane completely, and have learnt so much from her, which has been really important for us as first time parents! Our daughter Dilara has been with Filsane for about two years now, starting when she was 9 months old. I was very nervous about Dilara starting childcare, but she settled so quickly and I really feel like Filsane and her family are now a home from home for Dilara.
The communication is excellent, with daily diaries and photos, with details of what they have eaten, how their naps went etc. Filsane was really great with slowly introducing Dilara into the routine at her house and is always available to discuss anything like the transition to one nap instead of two, potty training, eating independently etc. Filsane really is very knowledgeable about all things childhood-related. We feel very supported by her and often ask her for advice!
Our daughter has made some great friends at Filsane's house, and loves Filsane's two daughters and her partner Adrian (we have dolls named after them at home!). The house is a warm and loving environment, and they really care about the children they look after. Filsane is also very focused on their early education and preparing them for school, and Dilara has learnt an enormous amount. She has grown from a baby into a very communicative and happy toddler - we have so much to thank Filsane & her family for and feel incredibly lucky to have found them.
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Sarah
on 30/05/2018
We really wanted our son to go to a childcare setting that felt like home from home. Somewhere safe, stimulating and warm. We were heartened by the reviews of Honey Bunch and as soon as we met Filsane at her home, we knew that she genuinely loved looking after little ones and that it was more than just a job to her.
I thought it would be impossible to return to work and leave my son with anyone other than family but all I could do was go with my gut instinct and my mother's instinct and I felt safe in the knowledge that my son would be in that happy, caring environment. Knowing how anxious I was about having to leave him for the first time, Filsane sent me videos of my son enjoying his time there to reassure me which further showed that, as a mother, she understood the natural anxieties around leaving your child for the first time.
For the first few weeks and months my son was very needy and after attaching himself to Filsane shadowed her around the house and didn't leave her side. She was super patient with this and kept encouraging and reassuring us that it was normal and would improve and eventually over time as his confidence grew he settled in. It filled me with such happiness to hear him talk excitedly about his day and also mention the other carers, particularly Muna, who he has become very fond of and Adrian, Filsane's husband, who is equally warm, kind, positive and incredibly supportive of our son. To be honest I would not have previously thought I would feel so comfortable having a male carer in the mix but Adrian is a real asset to their team. Their bright, kind, sociable daughters are also testament to the love they have in the house for each other and you genuinely feel as if your child is an extended member of their family.
Something I really like about the Honeybunch setting is that Filsane is passionate about structured learning and creative play and follows the EYFS framework. The staples of counting, seasons, days of the week, months, alphabet etc are all instilled and every 6 months you have a developmental review where you sit down and go through the progress of your child. But in addition to this, Filsane goes that extra mile with themed months, fun excursions to the theatre, firestation or farm. At the most simple level, they will have splash time in the paddling pool in their garden during the hotter summer months and fortnightly trips to the local playgroup. During the Olympics Filsane created a mini olympics circuit in her back garden for the children to compete and win medals. They had so much fun. That extra passion and attention to detail is appreciated and their daily activities are captured in a online diary which is so useful to see and helps you reconnect with your child when you have had a long day at work.
It's also reassuring to know that your child is receiving hot cooked meals every day. We are appreciative to Filsane and her team for looking after our son over the past 20 months. He talks about Filsane, her team and his little friends with such fondness and has clearly loved his time there. They have given him the nurtured start we wanted and have also been very open to collaborative approach to caring for our son, taking our points, suggestions, concerns and anxieties on board and being generous, positive and accommodating all the way.
We would have no hesitation in recommending Honeybunch childcarers and feel lucky that we found them.
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on 29/06/2017
Response by
Filsane
on 30/06/2017:
Dear Anisa and Damien,
Thank you so much for such a detailed review which I know took time and thought to do and is greatly appreciated. It has been a pleasure to watch your first chid grow into a clever and happy young boy. We look forward to being a part of his life for a long time. We also look forward to getting to know your new family addition. Enjoy your maternity leave.
Filsane has been very efficient and helpful during the settling period, and my son now confidently says goodbye to me and cannot wait to get stuck into activities with Filsane and his friends. She is as a caring childminder who really enjoys her time with children in her care, and makes their time away from home enjoyable. I highly recommend Filsane's childcare which is fully supported by my son's happy smiling face at the end of every day he has spent in her care.
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on 25/06/2017
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Filsane
on 29/06/2017:
Hi Leyla,
Thank you so much for the kind words. It is an absolute pleasure to look after D and I am enjoying watching his character develop into a confident funny boy.
Filsane
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I have been extremely happy with the care Mia has received, and the great progress she has made whilst in Filsane’s care. Filsane's home is always welcoming, clean and well organised and Mia has great fun playing with all the toys available and with the other children in her care. Beyond all this though, it is Filsane’s warm and friendly but no nonsense approach which sets her apart from other childminders we have experienced.
She provides a wide, fun range of activities including plenty of outdoor exercise. I know Mia has recently enjoyed sand and water play, drawing and sticking, reading and puzzles as well as outings to the park, trips to feed the ducks and walks in the woods.
Filsane is a great communicator and has no trouble in gaining Filsane’s confidence and therefore encouraging good behaviour and kindness and compassion to others, both skills which are important to us at home. When Mia steps outside his boundaries she responds with firm but kind discipline explaining what we would like to see in terms which she understands. When she is hurt or feeling under the weather I know that she feels happy to be comforted by her and I am confident that she can administer either first aid or medication following all the correct procedures and completing the necessary records to ensure his health and safety.
Filsane completes a diary detailing what Mia has done each day. From this I have a complete picture of his whole day including what he has eaten, how long she has slept and all his activities. This helps me to feel involved with her care and that I can talk to her about her day.
All in all I am thoroughly happy with the level of care Mia receives and I’m certain that being in such a positive and happy environment is helping her develop into a confident and self assured little boy.
I would absolutely recommend Filsane as a great and reliable childminder.
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Yiwen
on 21/07/2016
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Filsane
on 22/07/2016:
Dear Yiwen,
Thank you very much for your kind words. Mia in the past year has made amazing progress in her confidence and in the last few months her vocabulary has expanded with great speed. This next year I look forward to working with you to support Mia in preparing for comprehensive school. I also can not wait to get to know Mia's twin brothers better.
I would recommend Filsane to anyone looking for a childminder without hesitation. Filsane has looked after both our sons, Hugo since he was 10 and a half months and Noah since he was a year old and I couldn’t be happier. They have both thrived under her care and I could go back to work knowing that they were being looked after in a safe, clean and caring environment. Their daily routine includes a nap and nutritious home cooked meals as well as healthy snacks. Going back to work and leaving my first child was not an easy decision but once I had found Filsane and saw how Hugo immediately felt at ease with her, put my mind at rest. Noah has been the same. Filsane also provides a daily diary and photos which means I can share their experiences that same evening which they love.
Filsane has created a unique setting where even though they are in the safety and security of a family home, they are also immersed in an educational and sensory environment. They follow the EYL programme and I can see how both the boys have benefited from being taught in a smaller group. They are taken on excursions and learn how to socialise with their friends, preparing them for their next step into formal education at reception.
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on 14/06/2016
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Filsane
on 22/07/2016:
Hi Vashinta,
It has been an absolute pleasure to of cared for Hugo for the past 3 years and look forward to hearing about his progress into big boy school. Noah is a great addition into our Honey Bunch family and has grown into a confident, independent boy. I am eagerly awaiting for baby 3. ;-)
I had to return to work and find good care for my 9-month-old-daughter, which quite frankly made me feel rather nervous.
However, soon after meeting Filsane, I was greatly reassured. She is kind, considerate and thoughtful - exactly the qualities you want in the person you entrust your child too.
My daughter is always really happy to see Filsane (fist-bump!) and my partner and I love reading through her diary and seeing what she's been up to during the day.
Filsane really does create a "home from home" feeling, which is evident in how comfortable and happy all the little ones she cares for are.
Her daughter's are delightful and really care about the children their mother cares for - I can't emphasise enough how welcoming they are as a family.
It's with great sadness that we move on (moving to another town) otherwise I have no doubt that my daughter would have remained happily in Filsane's care.
If you'd like a more personal reference, please don't hesitate to ask Filsane for my phone number. I'd be delighted to help.
Thanks for everything Filsane! I wish we could take you all with us.
laura
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LauraCla
on 19/04/2016
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Filsane
on 24/05/2016:
Hi Laura,
Thank you so much for the lovely words. It has been an absolute pleasure to look after your little one who is a bundle of joy. We are all happy to of met you and your family and wish you all the best in your new home. Keep in touch!
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Our daughter Olivia has been cared by Filsane, Adrian and their team for over a year now (from February 2015) and we have found them to be friendly, caring, supporting and dependable childcare professionals.
Our daughter, and all other children who spend time with them, have a great deal of fun and are never bored. They confidently instil learning of skills and behaviours whilst retaining the children's respect. We find them to be honest, patient, responsive and committed to safe keeping, educating and caring for the children at Honey Bunch.
Olivia is growing more confident with each day and developing very well. It's always a pleasure reading feed back on her daily exploits and viewing pictures of her participating in all activities.. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for quality childcare.
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on 12/03/2016
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Filsane
on 19/04/2016:
Hello Jill,
Thank you for the lovely comments. Olivia is a lovely girl and enjoyed watching her development in the past year. She is becoming more confident by the day and enjoy her energetic and excitable character. Look forward to getting to know her more.
Filsane has looked after our daughter over the last 2 years, starting from the age of 10 months old as I had to return to work. It was a huge step for me to find someone I could trust to leave my young baby with, but there was something about Filsane that both myself and my husband could feel, where we knew we could trust her to look after our first child.
We have had no regrets at all, and Filsane continues to be the best person to look after Amelie, and Amelie loves her dearly. Similar to Amelie, the other children that are looked after by FIlsane have been with her for quite some time so that children are extremely close to one another. The other noticeable difference is that Amelie has learnt so much - vocabulary, her numeracy, literacy etc - Filsane has a knack for making learning fun, and the fact that there are children that are a few years older certainly helps.
I also love the daily diary updates that FIlsane provides with the fabulous pictures, so even though I've spent a day in the office it really feels as though I can experience the day that Amelie has experienced.
The environment is perfect for any child who wants to be in a safe and loving environment, with healthy food (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and fun packed activities on the agenda. I would gladly give Filsane a glowing reference as she, and the other Childminders who work with her, are fantastic!
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on 03/02/2015
Amazing place. Very child friendly, family like place.
Instant improvement in my daughters development.
Very precise monitoring, children outdoor activities and cleanliness of the house.
Filsane is very dedicated to what she's doing.
Loving it!!!
PS ... And everyday homemade food!!
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Irinameg
on 07/01/2015
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Filsane
on 08/01/2015:
Dear Irina,
Thank you very much for your lovely comments. It is an absolute pleasure to look after A. She is a lot of fun to be around. She is also very loving and enjoy her many cuddles. Look forward to watching A. growing up and being a part of that.
Kind regards
Filsane xx
Filsane has been looking after our son since my wife went back to work after her maternity leave ended. As he was our first child this was obviously a difficult step having to have someone else look after him. Filsane has been very reassuring and supportive throughout and we could not have asked for someone more to entrust our son with. She is very dedicated and clearly shows a lot of thought into how she approaches her work and looking after our son. She provides meals which she cooks at her home which makes our lives a lot easier. She recognised when my wife found it difficult leaving him and was kind enough to send us photos later that day of our son enjoying himself which I know my wife found very reassuring. So we have been very pleased with our choice of childminder and would have no hesitation in recommending her to other parent.s
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on 30/05/2013
Filsane has looked after my daughter for almost three years, largely in my own home. I trust her absolutely. She is utterly reliable, perfectly organised and ensures my daughter is not just happy and stimulated, but always learning something new. Since Filsane's second daughter was born, she has been looking after three preschool children with ease, taking the children to an outdoor activity or class every day and cooking two (and sometimes three) healthy meals a day. I cannot praise her childcare skills, patience and kindness highly enough, and shall miss her enormously during my maternity leave.
Ros
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