Best of Both's Reviews

Amazing and nurturing

My little girl started going to Becky and Kelly just after her 1st birthday due to a tricky start at a nursery. From the minute she started, she settled instantly. It was a home-from-home environment and they would always do different activities including days out and a variety of playgroups which Lucy loved! Lucy stayed with Becky and Kelly until she started in Reception and was so sad to be leaving them, as was I that she was leaving them too. She would ask daily if she could go back and play. Lucy loves the fact that she still sees them in the playground now and always asks to go and talk to them. She has also mentioned a sleepover……! Becky and Kelly will always ask about Lucy’s progress in and out of school and are keen to continue the relationship with her.
The gift that Lucy received on her last day from her time with Best of Both Childcare was a photo book that included photos from her as a baby with them right up until her last day and a ‘graduation’ picture. This is something that can and will be kept for a lifetime. A lot of thought was put into her gift and Lucy looks at it most nights before bed.
I would definitely recommend Becky and Kelly to anybody looking for a local childminders.
Thankyou ladies for loving my little girl and looking after her like you would your own.

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by Jenny about Best of Both on 13/01/2025

Fantastic

I placed my son into a nursery setting when he first turned one. He was there for 8 months and didn’t settle once everyday was a battle of tears and being upset. Within 1/2 DAYS of him joining best of both he was settled right in! No tears at the door only when we pick him up and have to take him home! I feel so confident with him in there care as they treat him like there own I can have immediate communication with themselves and i know they will go above and beyond for my little boy! I highly recommend them both

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by Freddie about Best of Both on 10/01/2025

The Best Childcare in Tameside

Becky and Kelly have been providing me with childcare for over 3 years now. My son adores them both and flourished in their care. Initially Archer had a full time place and the mix of care in their homes attending playgroups was just what my son needed to keep him stimulated. I always felt reassured that while he was with them he was being cared for like he was one of their own.

Now Archer attends Waterloo Nursery and has a before school place which he still really looks forward to. With the support of Becky and Kelly his transition into his new setting has been really easy.

I could not recommend Best of Both enough!

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by Lorna about Best of Both on 10/01/2025

Fantastic childcare

My son has been going to Becky and Kelly since he was six months old and I’ve never felt more at ease. Both ladies are lovely and welcoming and fantastic with the children they care for. They take them on days out and work closely to ensure your little ones meet their milestones. I will be keeping my son with them when he starts primary school as they also cater for before and after school pick up. They treat my son like their own and he loves spending his days with them. Would definitely recommend ☺️

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by Maddison about Best of Both on 10/01/2025

Brilliant childcare

The best decision we made was choosing best of both childcare for Poppy we are so pleased how much Poppy has developed since being in their care. I know that when I am at work Poppy is in the best care with them and she absolutely attending, she comes home talking about Becky and Kelly all the time and what she has been upto.

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by HollyAx about Best of Both on 10/06/2020

Amazing Childcare!!!

My son was cared for by Kelly from being 7 months old until he started school at the age of 4 years 9 months. He was with her full-time - 7am until 6pm every weekday. From the very first day that I left my son with her, my mind was put at ease.

My son loved going to her and his eyes lit up each morning when we arrived. He suffered from quite severe reflux but this was never an issue. She catered for his specific diet and nothing was ever too much trouble. Her family were also very much involved with my son and it really felt like he was part of their family too.

As he got older, he attended Waterloo Nursery School so Kelly looked after him before and after this too. She helped to make his transition into Nursery easy as I couldn't be there to do this with him due to work commitments.

At the time, Kelly worked independently from Becky but they did, however, spend a lot of time together at groups so I got to know Becky well too. Both of them treated him like one of their own.

Once he finished Nursery, he left Kelly to move to a school closer to home and both he and I found leaving her really difficult. He had spent so much time with her and both of us had come to rely on her for so much.

My son is now 7 and he still regularly talks about Kelly and her family and it is always with very fond memories. I would have no hesitation in recommending Kelly and Becky. You can rest assured that your child will be in safe hands.

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by Angela about Best of Both on 10/06/2020

Amazing Childminder

My daughter was with Kelly from being 6 months old up until she was 3 years old. My experience was nothing but positive. Kelly looked after my little girl like she was her own and my daughter loved every minute with her. I never worried about my daughter when I was in work and I knew she was in safe hands. I would have no hesitation in recommending Kelly and Becky!

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by CRobert about Best of Both on 10/06/2020