Maria Alasu's Reviews

The best!

Our son has been going to Maria and her family since 10 months old. Their childminding facilities are amazing. Huge playroom, each child has their own cot for naps, baking area, home grown fruit and veg, climbing frames and swings in the garden and even a chicken coop. The children have a great time and Maria has been a such an amazing support for us as new parents when our son was a young toddler. Her and Coco love the children to bits and we have made great friends for life in them. Taking our son to Maria and Coco had been one of the best decisions we ever made. Can’t thank them enough!

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by Alex about Maria Alasu on 06/09/2024

We love Mari!

My daughter Phoebe who is our 2nd child went to Mari when she was 16 months old. This was the first time I'd let someone other than my family look after my children. I was nervous but as soon as I met and viewed Mari's home I instantly knew I wanted Phoebe to be looked after here. Mari and her husband, well her whole family including her daughter were so kind and welcoming. Phoebe always went in with a smile and came home with a smile on her face! She looked so comfortable with Mari and Coco! It really is a home from home experience and really put my mind at ease, knowing that she wouldn't be upset and if she was, I knew she wouldn't be for long. Highly, highly recommend Mari's childminding. A caring, professional childminder with a welcoming and friendly attitude.
Thank you Mari for looking after our Phoebe xx

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by Jessica about Maria Alasu on 06/04/2022

Like an extended family for our children x

Maria has been an extended part of our family, because of how important a role she (and Coco!) have played in our childrens lives, for nearly 5 years. Our youngest daughter has been with Maria since she was 8 months old and our son, now nearly 10, has enjoyed before/after school & holiday childcare during this time also.
From how her home is set up for the children she cares for to how she makes sure their learning & development is catered for with fun, creative tasks and games - I cannot recommend highly enough Maria as a childminder & we are so incredibly grateful for everything over these years. Coco has created an incredible setting in their beautiful back garden to give the children somewhere amazing to play together too! They are both completely focused on the experience of the children in their care.
Our youngest is about to start school and this changes our childcare needs, I feel like a big part of our 'life' is going to be missing as we will no longer be as reliant on Maria but we will still be keeping in touch - we have made friends for life x

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by LisaPeo about Maria Alasu on 24/07/2019

Home away from home!

Maria has been looking after my two children, Vincent & Vivienne since they were 8 months old. My son turns six next month & my daughter is now three and a half, so Maria & her lovely family have become a huge part of their lives. It really is a home away from home. They have always been happy going in & coming home, bringing pictures, things they have made & stories about their day with them. Marias experience has been a great help over the years, always on hand to offer advice on the perils of parenting! Her & husband are friendly, enthusiastic & exceedingly kind people whom I’m so glad I found to take care of my kids. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending them.

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by Parent about Maria Alasu on 17/08/2018

Became our sons second family!

James started going to Maria’s in April 2015. Having considered some nurseries I opted for a childminder and I could see that Maria’s setting was put together with care and consideration for the children she looked after. Summer-time in the garden at Maria’s house is unbeatable! James has developed into a confident, kind and well-adjusted little boy who is ready to start his new chapter joining primary school in September. Maria and her family will be sadly missed, and I can’t thank them enough for their love, support and care over the years.

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by Parent about Maria Alasu on 11/08/2018

Excellent childminder

Maria made me and my 2 year old daughter feel safe and comfortable from the start! She was very understanding when my daughter went through tough phases and helped Heidi settle in and make friends really well. It's like a home from home for the kids just as it should be! I appreciate all the new foods she got my daughter to try. ill really miss her.

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by Nicole about Maria Alasu on 25/07/2018

Response by Maria Alasu on 25/07/2018:

Thank you 😊. Will really miss you a well xx

Excellent Childminder

Maria looked after my son from the ages of approx 2-4 years old Monday - Friday's whilst I worked. My son adored his time at her house, made good friends and was sad to leave which was only due to us moving out the area. Maria has a fabulous set up with a beautiful house and garden. She has a great selection of toys both inside the house and in the garden for the kids to play with. Maria and her family are kind, very caring and now are our great friends. Id recommended her childminding services to anyone. Shes flexible with childcare and will go out her way to help you. Excellent.

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by Parent about Maria Alasu on 23/07/2018

Response by Maria Alasu on 23/07/2018:

Thank you Sarah ☺️. We all miss you and can’t wait to see you all again soon x

Childminder for 3 years

Maria has been childminder for my twin boys for three years from 7 months old. She is a kind, caring person and my boys absolutely adored her. She really helped me ease the transition of returning to work and helped me navigate my way through weaning and potty training as well as all the other challenges babies pose!

Her home is beautiful and the garden is perfect for little ones, some of the boys best days were playing there in the summer and also helping grow (and eat) all kinds of fruit and veg in the garden too.

We were really sad when the boys time came to an end but they were ready for preschool. I can say Maria has been an amazing childminder who's provided the boys with a safe, loving and nurturing environment to grow into confident little men and we are so glad we chose her!

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by Parent about Maria Alasu on 11/11/2016

Childcare recommendation

Maria has been our childminder for 2 years and we have been extremely happy with her services and care she has given our children.
Our little boy was 1 when he started with Maria and it really didn't take long for him to settle in, as we had problems with him settling into larger nursery settings.
During his time there, Maria encouraged confidence, independence and interaction with other children, areas we felt that was needed for him. Maria also picked up on speech and language problems which we worked together on a few strategies to improve his speech and communication with others.
Maria also looker after our older daughter providing wrap around care when we struggled during holidays and after school.
My children always felt safe and cared for by Maria and her family and I wouldn't hesitate in recommending her to others. Her property is secure and child friendly, with a beautiful garden and a designated play room.
We are very sad to leave her care but it is time for pre-school.

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by Parent about Maria Alasu on 23/08/2015

Nanny for 2 years

I came across maria in 2013- when she started to look after my youngest son. she has watched him ever since. Her & her partner put lots of time & effort in with my son & he enjoys being part of there family. He's involved in absolutely everything & were sad to say goodbye. I can highly recommend maria.

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by Parent about Maria Alasu on 05/06/2015