Ana's Reviews
Childminder
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Average Rating:
(5 from 10 reviews)
If you are looking for a home-like setting for your child, where they feel like they are with family, loved and cared for, this is the place. Our daughter started with Ana when she was 8 months old and I am thankful every day to have found Ana. At drop off, our daughter raises her arms to her, hugging her hello and at pick up I always find her with a smile, telling me all those things they did during the day. The activities they do together are teaching them so much and our daughter is growing into a confident, caring young toddler. At home and outside I see all those things she learned from Ana, being kind and gentle and caring. Our daughter says "bless you" when you sneeze and brings you tissues, says "please" and "thank you", and tidies up her toys when done before picking another, can dress herself with (socks, hat, jacket) at 20months. All that is thanks to Ana, and her warm attitude in her spotless home. Our children are our most precious, and I know they are in the best hands with Ana.
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Rebecca
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on 18/11/2024
Response by
Ana
on 18/11/2024:
Thank you so so much for this lovely amazing review xxx
Ana is a fantastic childminder. We are so lucky to have had her looking after our daughter for the last three years (from age 1 -4). We couldn’t recommend her enough!
Ana’s house is lovely - always very clean, welcoming and fun! It is a home away from home.
She has a huge selection of toys and books for all ages and stages of development.
Ana engages really well with the children, they are always leaning new things!
Every day our daughter (who is now 4) comes home and tells us of the fun things that happened that day at Anas house!
Ana takes exceptional care of the children.
She has an amazing ability to communicate and connect with even the smallest child.
It is clear to see that the children absolutely adore her - they have such a lovely bond!
Ana is fantastic to deal with; she has a lovely manner and is very easy to talk to!
We are moving from the area - our whole family will miss Ana very much! It has been an absolute please having Ana in our lives!
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SIOBHAN
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Ana
on 04/04/2023
Response by
Ana
on 05/04/2023:
Thank you so so much xxx
If anyone is looking for a wonderful, loving and deeply caring childminder in West Hampstead, we highly recommend Ana Augusto. Our son has been with her since he was 11 months old and absolutely adores her. We had a very difficult settling in phase, but Ana was always loving and patient and gave us so much confidence that everything would work out in the end. And it did - and it’s been so amazing ever since knowing that he’s in such grest hands all day.
Ana looks after the kids in her beautiful, welcoming and meticulously clean flat, takes the kids to nearby playgrounds and drop-in sessions, cooks their meals and tends to all their individual needs one by one. She’s also an amazing educator, very observant and also encourages them to play and develop in their own pace and time. She is so experienced, having worked as a childminder for the last 20 years.
We’re sadly moving countries and are so heartbroken to leave her behind. But whoever gets our son’s spot with her is so lucky!
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Franca
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Ana
on 21/09/2022
Response by
Ana
on 21/09/2022:
Thank you so so much xxx
Ana exceeded our greatest expections of what a childminder could be. Should fulfilled all the basic requiements like having a clean and comfortable home environment, being professional and always on time and available, and taking great care of our 1 year old son. But she went beyond that, by taking the children to the park and playing with them, bringing actual joy and forming a beaitful bond with our son and ourselves. She became a part of our family. I remember on father's day, she helped our son make a card, which he then gave me. Even though our son was not the easiest child, with her he was always happy. We felt so lucky to find this one gem of a childmind in this vast city. Anyone would be so lucky to have her as their childminder.
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Martin
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on 21/09/2022
Response by
Ana
on 21/09/2022:
Thank you so much
Ana's setting is the perfect home away from home for my daughter Leia as it is a very warm and attentive small group of 3 children. She is always vibrant and cheerful, caring and genuine.
My daughter joined after the first lockdown and having spent her early days with only my husband and I in lockdown (since we have no family in UK), she was a tough cookie to settle in a new environment. Ana took care to slowly ease her into the environment and put a lot of extra efforts to help my daughter feel comfortable. I know Ana had to hold her to sleep quite a few times in the first month during her lunch time as my daughter was just that attached to her and needed the constant reassurance.
It wasn't long after that that my daughter then started to really flourish in Ana's care, turning from a shy cry baby to a vibrant and brave little girl.
Ana feeds the kids well with nutritious meals, and provides healthy fruit snacks in between. She refreshes the toys at her setting regularly so its always interest and new for the kids. Leia is constantly engaged with activities, whether its at the local park, or singing and dancing at Ana's or is taken to drop-ins where she gets exposure playing with a bigger group of kids now that restrictions have lifted. I also love how Ana creates themed décor and activities for special occasions like Christmas and Easter so its exciting for the kids to enjoy the festivities.
Most importantly, she always focus on each child's needs and development, and provides valuable support at the various milestones, whether its walking, talking, independent dressing and potty training. For example, she noticed my daughter was interested in fine most skills when she was around 1 year old, and offered her suitable toys to foster that interest. And when she noticed that I'm anxious about my daughter's slow speech development at around 1.5years old, Ana calmed me down but at the same time will constantly talk and describe things to Leia to encourage her to pronounce sounds.
I have only good praise of Ana and am sad that we have to move and will no longer be able to go to her setting anymore.
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Sisy
about
Ana
on 09/07/2022
Response by
Ana
on 10/07/2022:
Thank you so so much xxx
I would highly recommend Ana as a childminder. Ana looked after my son for 3 years. He started with her when he was 8 months old. I had to go back to work so he could not stay home with me, Ana’s home was the next best thing- she was so warm and welcoming and my son really felt so comfortable there with Ana.
He was a shy, quiet boy who never really left my side. Within a few weeks of being with Ana and the other children, he was chatty, confident and tried lots of new things. He always slept well, ate well, tried new foods and activities and came on leaps and bounds in all areas. Ana cared for him so well and we were so upset when he started school and we no longer needed the childcare. Ana always put his needs and interest first and I can honestly say she went above and beyond to make him feel safe, happy and valued. She always kept us up to date with his day and progress he was making. We still look at his learning journey she made for him. My son is now thriving in school. I am sure lots of it has to do with the great start he had with Ana.
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Kate R
about
Ana
on 03/11/2020
Response by
Ana
on 04/11/2020:
Thank you so much xx
We feel extremely lucky to have found Ana – she has been looking after our 18 month old daughter for 3 days a week and takes brilliant care of her.
Ana is very kind, calm and patient and it is clear to see that all the children she looks after really adore her.
There is an impressive selection of toys and Ana has a lovely manner and is really great at engaging with the children taking time to play and teach new things . We have seen our daughter progress in all aspects of her development since she’s spent time with Ana and the other children.
The house is a really lovely environment for the children to be in – always very clean and safe – it’s a really nice place to be! Welcoming, calm and a lot of fun for the children.
Ana has a lovely manner and is really easy to get along with and communicate with.
We couldn’t recommend Ana enough, we are so pleased with every aspect!
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Siobhan
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on 02/10/2020
Response by
Ana
on 08/10/2020:
Thank you so so much xxx
Ana looked after my daughter for several years. As two, full time working parents we were anxious about getting our childcare right and by sending our daughter to Ana every day we definitely did that! Ana is such a caring and compassionate individual who cared deeply for the children in her care. Ana went above and beyond to support and encourage my daughter's individual needs and talents as well as supporting her in making relationships with the other children in her care. She fostered a real family atmosphere and the children really bonded as a group. These were the first friends my child made and they meant so very much to her. Ana supported my child through lots of different milestones. When she started school Ana bought her a book to help her get used to the idea and then helped her with her school work. She dropped her off at school and collected her everyday and this gave my child all of the reassurance that she needed to have a good day. Ana supported us in being parents and we can never thank her enough. Our daughter was safe, well cared for and loved in Ana's care, what more could a parent ask for. Ana is truly an amazing childcare provider and an asset to any child's life.
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NDenton
about
Ana
on 29/09/2020
Response by
Ana
on 02/10/2020:
Thank you so much xxx
Ana cared for my daughter from the age of 9 months until she was three years old and we moved away from the area. I can honestly say that I was distraught at leaving such an amazing childminder who felt like part of our family. Ana is the most trustworthy, loving and caring person and my daughter absolutely flourished under her care, both socially and academically. Her setting is a home away from home and always spotless. My daughter was always happy to go to Ana's and still talks about her now (she is almost 6!). She learned so much from her setting and the nurture provided by Ana. She gave my daughter the love and care, within the boundaries of a childcare setting, that enabled her to grow, learn and develop her independence as well as enabled me to work without feeling any guilt as I knew she was in great hands. I cannot recommend her highly enough!
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SP23
about
Ana
on 21/09/2020
Response by
Ana
on 02/10/2020:
Thank you so much. xxx
Our little boy has been going to Ana for a year and a half and we couldn't be happier. From the moment we met Ana we knew she was the right person to look after our precious baby. Her home is immaculate, perfect for our then crawling baby and it feels like a home from home. Our son talks about Ana all the time and looks forward to going each week. He comes home having learnt new things and she keeps us updated with what they've been up to. A fantastic childminder who treats the children like her own, we couldn't ask for any more.
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Dani J
about
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on 11/02/2020
Response by
Ana
on 11/02/2020:
Thank you so much xxx
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