Toni's Reviews
Childminder
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Average Rating:
(5 from 9 reviews)
If you need a Childminder in S12, look no further. My 3yo daughter has been with Toni since September 2017 (started with her when she was 8 months). Like most parents, I looked around to find the right childminder, the second I went to Toni's I knew she was right for us. Toni is the most friendly, honest, reliable, hard working person and has the most natural welcoming manner. She will instantly put you at ease about leaving your children with her. My daughter was with her full time up to her starting nursery in Sept this year and now with her all afternoons and I honestly don't know what I would do without her. Quite happy to speak to anyone who needs any further assurance that Toni is amazing. Just mesaage me :)
Trust me when you meet her, you will know....
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Grace W
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on 06/10/2020
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Toni
on 06/10/2020:
Thanks so much Grace xxxxx
I moved to Gleadless 2 years ago and was really gutted about leaving my previous childminder, I was worried I wouldn't find another childminder to fill her very important space, but when I found Toni I was relieved. My kids think she's brilliant and so do I! She provides educational activities whilst making sure the kids are having fun. Both my girls have come on leaps and bounds and she has played a huge part in that. She provides a daily diary for the kids so i can see what they have been up to for the day and has also been very accommodating in all areas. I could not recommend Toni enough and I hope that she will be looking after my girls for many years to come.
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My daughter Anna (now 2.5) has been with Toni since she was about 1, and we couldn't be happier. To sum Toni up in a few words, she loves her job, and this shows in everything she does for the kids. Toni provides a calm yet stimulating environment in which kids are free to develop at their own pace. She welcomes children as if they are part of her own family, and kids feel loved and thrive under her care. From story time, to card making, to drawing, to the outings to the park or museum, to the fun times in the garden, Toni always provides great entertainment for the little ones. Anna has come on in leaps and bounds since being at Toni's, and she always comes home with a smile on her face and lots of stories to tell. Toni is organised and efficient, and she takes her job very seriously- i.e., she doesn't do personal trips to the supermarket while she's working, and never uses the car with minded children, two things that add to the great service she provides.
I foresee Anna being under Toni's care for a long time to come. If you're looking for a trusted person to leave your little one with, you won't be disappointed.
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I was very nervous at the prospect of returning to work and my daughter going to a childminder but Toni was absolutely amazing. She very quickly calmed any fears I had, and helped my daughter settle in brilliantly. She provides a very well organised and professional service as well as remaining flexible and having a caring and fun atmosphere. I loved the communication book that Toni would send home too and reading how kayla had been that day, if she'd napped or eaten her dinner etc.
My daughter was always very bright and happy after spending the day there and she would ask to go to Tonis even on days she wasn't!
Toni also provided additional care for my 4 year old daughter during the school holidays and I know she also really enjoyed the time she spent with Toni.
We're very sad to say bye to Toni and I know she will definitely be missed by both me and my girls!
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Toni provided a fantastic service for our little boy Arthur. She made us both feel so comfortable in what can be an upsetting experience for mum and child!
Once Arthur settled in, he loved going to Toni's house and the communication book really helped. She writes in exactly how many nappies she has changed, how much they have eaten and what activities they have been up to throughout the day.
I would thoroughly recommend Toni's services for anyone looking for a childminder in the Gleadless area.
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Louie has been with Toni since he was 9 months old (now 2.5). Leaving him was difficult for me when I returned to work and Toni made me feel so comfortable and quickly put my mind at ease. Louie settled in very well and is more than happy to be left in Toni's care.
Toni has a communications book which is a brilliant tool that is used every time Louie goes.
I often get Louies crafts to take home which i love and always makes me smile.
Toni is brilliant with the children, very friendly and extremely professional. I wouldn't hesitate recommending Toni to anyone.
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Toni looked after my little baby boy when he was 10 months old and was there until he was 2 years old when I took time out from work.
I would have no hesitation in recommending Toni as she is absolutely fantastic with children and my little one loved being with her and thoroughly enjoyed his time at her house.
I felt truly secure with Toni looking after my little one as he had such a fantastic time and enjoyed all the games, stories, outings to the park and all the toys inside and out.
A communication book was wrote in on each occasion so I knew exactly what had taken place through the day.
Toni has a heart of gold and loves her job and it shows.
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My son Liam has been with Toni since he turned 1 and I had to return to work. Although it was difficult to return to work especially as Liam was my first child Toni kept me up to date throughout the day with text messages to let me know he was ok. I found this really reassuring and I didn't feel I had to keep 'checking in'.
As well as this Toni kept a Communication book for us to be able to write any issues/problems I might have had with Liam since he had last been at Toni's, this is also used so Toni can tell me exactly what Liam's routine has been through the day, this is a great idea as it helps me see at a glance what he has eaten/slept etc.
Liam is extremely happy at Toni's and often brings home pictures or cakes (from baking!) and I am confident he has productive and interesting days from the activities that Toni arranges for the children.
I wouldn't hesitate in recommending Toni to anyone.
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Oscar has been with Toni since he was 8 1/2 months old. It's hard returning to work and leaving your child with someone but was instantly reassuring, as Oscar settled in immediately and has continued enjoying going to Toni's ever since.
Toni always keeps me informed, even throughout the day, whether it be that Oscar's eaten fruit or successfully be in pants for the afternoon without accidents, which is really nice. The communication I received from Toni is excellent.
Toni is flexible to meet the needs of both myself and Oscar for when 'life' gets in the way, i.e. the weather, traffic or if I'm delayed at work.
I wouldn't hesitate recommending Toni's service to anybody. I certainly envisage Oscar being with Toni on a long term basis.
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