Laura We's Reviews
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5 out of 5
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This childminder service receives consistently high praise from parents. Children are reported to thrive in a caring, supportive environment that fosters development and learning. Parents appreciate the daily updates, engaging activities, and outdoor adventures. The childminders are described as attentive, loving, and skilled at building strong bonds with children. Many parents note significant improvements in their children's confidence, speech, and social skills.
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Below are the latest reviews for Laura We. 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.
We still can’t believe how lucky we are to have found Laura’s Little Lovlies. The care, attention, love and support that Laura and Steph give to our son is more than we could have imagined from a childcare provider.
Our son has been attending Laura’s Little Lovlies since September 2023 at the age of 14 months. We was nervous handing our son over to someone else to take care of but Laura filled us with so much confidence and ease. Laura sends daily updates/photos and will always keep us informed if she notices a change that is unusual for our son, e.g hasn’t had a poo.
They always have multiple different activities out for the children each day and take them on lots of fun adventures including nature walks, library visits and trips to barleylands.
Laura and Steph have also been really understanding with the additional support that our son has needed with his development and been flexible with us attending multiple hospital appointments.
We notice daily new words and skills that our son has learnt from Laura’s Little Lovlies and have seen a real improvement in his development.
We cannot thank Laura and Steph enough!
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Chloe
on 23/01/2025
My son previously went to Laura’s and struggled with his speech. Within 3 months he was speaking so clear and confident. So when I knew we was expecting again I put my daughter on the waiting list straight away.
There is no other place I would trust. At 17 months my daughter started with Laura and Steph and I am so thrilled with how attentive they are with her. It’s hard letting your little one go but more so when she was so young and Laura has been nothing but the best with her from cuddles, singing and nap times etc. She is happy everyday at pick up and is experiencing lots of new things, forest walks, role play etc with other littles. I cannot thank Laura and Steph enough for all they continue to do.
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Brogan
on 15/10/2024
Both of my boys have attended Laura's Little Lovelies Childcare (with my younger one still there as older one started reception two month ago), and we couldn't be happier with the care, support, and guidance they've received in every aspect—emotional, physical, and educational. Laura and Steph have built such a strong bond with my children, and the setting is always clean, well-organized, and filled with engaging activities. I confidently recommend this childcare for a safe and well-rounded experience for your little ones.
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Audra
on 14/10/2024
My son has been going to Laura's for over a year now and there hasn't been a single day when he had not come home super excited and happy to tell us all about his wonderful day. Absolutely can't fault the care provided here. Even on his days off, he insists on going to the nursery. Laura and her assistant Steph are extremely caring, loving, kind and gentle. Very respectful and supportive. They not only look after every child so well but also provide an excellent learning experience. My son is more confident, speaks English fluently making long sentences now (could only understand English a year ago) , has become good at interactive play and the list goes on. Every session provides a new opportunity to learn something new for the LO. We are super pleased and have already put down the name for our second one on the list. Thank you so much Laura and Steph for all your hard work and care!
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Farah
on 11/10/2024
My Daughter started in sept 23, she was brand new to Laura's setting. My daughter loves her learning experiences at Laura's every time she attends a session. She returns home sharing her day with her siblings telling them all about her friends and what she got up to that day. Laura has taught my daughter to be confident, her language has come on leaps and bounds and Laura will also help with potty training which is just amazing. My daughter is looking forward to returning to Laura this coming September for another year of great learning experiences. Thanks Laura and Steph for all your hard work
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Sarah
on 11/07/2024
My son started at Laura's early year setting in September this year (aged 22 months at the time) and settled in so well within no time. Laura has been amazing in providing care, respecting and accommodating individual wishes/ needs which I extremely appreciate and updating regularly during the day in our groups which is so reassuring. I must commend that Laura has gone out of her way to learn words of a new language (we speak a different language at home) so that she could interact with our son and help him feel at home. I have noticed a marked difference in my son's confidence and the way he interacts with other children of his age now. His vocabulary is also increasing day by day and if i ask him who has taught him that, he instantly says, "Laura." A huge thanks to Laura and her assistant Steph for organising different activities, local trips and for celebrating festivals. Laura encourages outdoor activities regardless of what the weather is like which is great for children.I am extremely pleased with the setting and can't wait to see my baby develop new skills.
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Farah
on 19/11/2023
My daughter started with Laura in Sept 2023 aged 18 months, I was worried that she would be to young and would have issues with separation from me. Laura's settling in period was amazing my daughter didn't want to leave and the vast array of activities captured her and she was just so happy.
Laura looks after each child with her fantastic assistant as well as has such great organisational skills to organise group exercises and activities outdoors and indoors.
Laura takes the children out on trips, explores with the children and celebrates festivals, birthdays occasions so beautifully and makes each child feel special. Im so glad I chose laura my daughter has settled in so so well and I will keep her with laura as I am certain that she will learn and develop amazingly all the way up to her starting reception. I can't thank Laura and her assistant enough for all the hard work they put into the setting its so impressive.
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Sarah
on 19/11/2023
My son has been with Laura now for nearly two school years and I cannot fault the care provided. Laura cares for my son and all of the other children in the most loving way, providing a real home from home setting whilst giving the children an amazing variety of fun learning tied into many seasonal/cultural events. My son has formed lovely bonds with Laura, her assistants and the other children and is excited to see them all each week. The regular updates and photos provided show how much fun they are all having, often on local trips out to give the children so much variety. I would whole heartedly recommend Laura to any parents who are looking for childcare for their child.
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sasha
on 14/06/2023
I attended a setting placement visit last week and I couldn’t be happier with what I saw.
The staff were so welcoming and took the time to get to know my son.
The children were all so happy, and I witnessed such wonderful interactions with staff and other children.
I am excited for our son to join in September and feel it will be a home away from home.
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Amy
on 15/05/2023
Our son has been going to Laura’s now for nearly a year and he has learnt so much from Laura and the other children. Laura is always teaching the children new things and taking them out on new adventures which our son loves. He is always excited to go to Laura’s and from the pictures and summaries provided by Laura you can see why. Laura is very quick to respond if we have any queries and is very attentive to our sons needs. I would 100% recommend Laura and I ensure you that your children would love it there!
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Scott
on 27/04/2023
My son has settle so well with Laura and Claire, I'm so glad that he took no time to be comfortable with the ladies and the other children. I was put at ease by the regular updates during his settle in period and Lauras communication has been great. I can't wait to see how he develops with them!
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Sarah
on 21/06/2022
My daughter joined Laura's Lovlies a few months ago. As a 2 year old who spent a big portion of her life in and out of lockdown I was concerned that she would really struggle spending time with and making new friends. I couldn't have been more wrong, although I was very anxious to start with, Laura and Clair put so much time and effort in to making sure my daughter was welcome and happy in her environment. I would receive photos and updates everyday that would put my mind at ease during her transition period. It really was the best decision I made sending my daughter here, she's thriving and making lots of lovely new friends.
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Rebecca
on 20/06/2022
Laura and Clair have looked after our older child for a number of years. As soon as I was pregnant again, I told Laura that I wanted #2 to come as well!
I was initially more anxious about leaving him as he was much younger at 9 months when he started. But the whole process has been incredibly easy. Laura really worked with us to settle him in and took on board everything we said about his routine and his preferences (where/when he likes to sleep, milk, comfort etc). She provided us with so many updates during the day and it felt like a really collaborative process. She is meticulous about following his dietary intolerances and this gives me massive peace of mind.
He is so happy with Laura and Clair and beams at drop-off when he sees them. Not only is he so safe and happy, but I feel like he is really loved.
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Ellie
on 18/01/2022
The whole group at Laura’s are just amazing at making our little one feel welcome and comfortable. The style and variety of play is incredible and we always feel in the loop with what is going on - we can’t recommend them enough.
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Michael
on 04/11/2021
My ‘lockdown’ 17 month old little boy has just completed his settling in sessions with Laura and Claire and is beginning his first few days. I can’t emphasis how at ease Laura has made me feel the last few days, and how well she has settled our little boy in who is quite used to his little bubble at home. Laura has sent regular updates and pictures to reassure me at every stage of the settling in period, from taking his dummy out to eating snack and going to sleep- I appreciate this very much and look forward to seeing my little boy progress with Laura and Claire.
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sasha
on 09/09/2021
My son has attended Laura’s lovelies for a year and in that year he has come along leaps and bounds! The support, care and attention to every need is always met. The ladies are always cheerful and happy they have activities planned and report to myself with updates daily if not weekly with photos or comments.
When placing my son here I knew from others experiences how great this place is but I must say it exceeded my expectations so much I wish I could keep him there longer.
In preparation for starting his new journey to big school the ladies have followed every aspect of early years to insure he would be ready and he certainly is! They have include learning numbers, letters, writing etc into every day and also the manners and politeness from the ladies rub off on the children which is amazing!!!
I personally am so grateful to the ladies for helping my little one grow in so many ways and would highly highly recommend this setting!
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During a tough year with COVID the ladies have literally gone above and beyond to insure there setting is a clean and healthy environment and kept the setting open so our children were still able to maintain a little bit more normal lives which was again amazing!
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Brogan
on 05/07/2021
I couldn’t be happier with the childcare that is provided at Laura’s little lovelies. Laura, Clair & Steph create a warm & welcoming environment with plenty of fun & giggles!
My 3 year old absolutely loves going in everyday & drops off are always easy. She loves to tell me about her day & we often look through the many pictures that Laura sends to me.
My daughters development has come on leaps & bounds in Laura’s care. Not just her speech but with the support form Laura, Clair & Steph potty training was less stressful.
Overall I couldn’t recommend Laura’s little lovelies enough. Everything from communication, development, wellbeing is all done with plenty of care, smiles & fun.
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Kathryn
on 17/05/2021
My little girl started at Laura’s Little Lovelies just after her first birthday (September 2020). I chose this setting as I was so impressed with the attention to detail, layout of the learning areas and generally Laura & her team’s approach/attitude/techniques/ethos. They always put the children first and treat them as they would their own children - as they are mothers themselves.
There is so much for the children to do to occupy their day and I know every time I drop my little girl there I know she is going to have a fun action packed day which is full of learning! Laura and her team go above and beyond in every aspect, from storytelling, trips out & educational learning methods. This year (April 2021) Laura organised a chick hatching experience, the children got to watch the chicks hatch from their shells. The children got to learning about them as well as help keeping them safe/clean and even holding/stroking them!
I always receive regular updates during the day, a daily summary as well as reassurance when dropping off that my tearful toddler is back to her normal self once I have left the setting - she suffers from separation anxiety. Laura and the team are so supportive & nurturing that I know that my little one is in the best hands.
I would highly recommend Laura’s Little Lovelies to any parent/guardian who is looking for excellent childcare services.
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Amy
on 17/05/2021
My son has been one of Laura's Lovelies for almost 2 years and he absolutely loves it!
At the setting it's always fun packed and no week is the same! They have lots of fun while learning and they spend lots of time outdoors at the park or in the forest!
Laura has also been amazing in aiding us in getting additional support with my son's speech delay - taking time to attend zoom meetings and creating reports!
I am so happy that I chose Laura's Lovelies - the love the girls (Laura, Clair & Steph) for their jobs shows so much! There is always lots of fun and smiles at Laura's!
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Joanne
on 17/05/2021
My little Girl Has been attending Laura’s Setting for Over a year now. So I didn’t think twice to send my little boy when he reached 2years old.
The team, Laura, Clair & Steph are very friendly. All having children theirselves they know how it feels to leave them in the best capable hands. And that is what Laura’s little lovelies simply do!
From forest adventures, creative and role play, the kids learn in soo many appealing ways.
Both of my children have excelled in their speech and come on leaps and bounds.
And rest assured, pictures are sent to show you just how much fun they have. You can see it in their faces the pure enjoyment!
The main reason, was that it seemed home from home, a perfect comfort setting.
A place to have fun, learn and be silly at the same time.
The ladies are passionate, and engage with you. You can tell they show interest in the children’s achievements wether big or small. And are such a delight!
Which is a rare find in childcare.
So If you’re like me and thinking of sending them to a childminders, Laura’s little lovelies will not disappoint!
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Leanne
on 30/01/2021
Laura,Clair and Steph have been absolutely wonderful in welcoming and settling my daughter who is 14 months old, which is so reassuring for me, as while I am at work I know my little girl is safe, and having lots of fun.
My little girl has become so much more confident, and I can see a real difference in her development while she has been there. The children really do get to explore and learn. Everything there is child initiated, and a fun learning environment.
Laura, Clair and Steph are an amazing team, and give me daily updates on how my little girl has been, including photos. Which has been so reassuring for me while I have been at work.
Their provision is amazing, you can see whatever book they have been reading, the activities are based on that book/topic inside and out.
The children are taken out for forest walks/stories, and I can see from the photos, that my little girl and the other children are all happy and engaged, it really is amazing to see.
They get to play, cook, paint, draw, explore outside and so much more!
They really do give the children, the best development and learning through play, I have ever seen.
Lauras setting is Really home from home.
Laura, Clair and Steph are accommodating to every child’s needs and always ensure that they are happy and safe.
I would highly recommend Laura’s Little Lovlies to everyone.
Thank you all so so much for the outstanding love, care and attention you have given my daughter. You are all truly amazing!!! 💗💗💗
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AJ34
on 24/10/2020
Laura, Clair and Steph are absolutely amazing! The love, care and attention they put into their daily activities is outstanding. I couldn’t have picked a better place for my little one to be. He loves it and asks everyday to go see Laura and his friends. It’s a home away from home which is a massive comfort.
Since starting my son has come a long way with speech, counting, socialising etc. He has made great friendships and is thriving. Laura updates me weekly some times daily of what my son has been up to and comes home with arts and crafts or baking.
I couldn’t recommend Laura and the ladies enough ❤️
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Brogan
on 22/10/2020
Our daughter has attended Laura’s setting for 3 years and what a wonderful 3 years she has experienced. Laura has become such a big part of our girls life and it feels like she has become an extension of our family especially with the way our daughter refers/talks about her.
We were thrilled when we got offered a space at the Little Lovelies, Laura came highly recommended and we can see why. The setting she provides the children is exceptional, she makes them feel so welcome and part of her family and home and has given our daughter such a great introduction/aid to her social and educational Wellbeing. Our daughter has learnt so much whilst in Lauras care and we can’t thank her enough.
Lauras assistant Clair is equally fabulous and together they make such a happy, enjoyable, professional, educational and creative team. They create such a warm and welcoming environment for the children to flourish in.
Laura has/is always so accommodating and will help where and whenever she can which is such a relief when you don’t have family close by to rely upon. We are so grateful for the early years introduction she and her team have given our eldest girl and we look forward to seeing our youngest daughter flourish in the same way her big sister has and form the strong relationships/friendships our eldest has walked away with going into the next chapter of her life at school.
We would never hesitate in recommending this childminder and her team to anyone, they are amazing.
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Andrea
on 07/10/2020
My son has just left Laura’s as he starts school in September. He started with Laura when he was 3. He has had a fabulous time at Laura’s from start to finish and made some great friendships with other children and he doesn’t want to leave. He has come so far with his learning since starting with Laura. The children do different activities everyday and learn as they play. They do forest school once a week which is great for getting fresh air and learning at the same time.
Since the pandemic my son was unable to attend Laura’s but Laura still put such an effort into making sure we all kept in touch via video calls so the lovelies could still see each other and set little activities up to do on the video calls and in our own time which my son loved. Laura also organised for each lovely to have caterpillars for the butterfly life circle at home so we could watch our own caterpillars evolve into butterflies and set them free. Laura set up a WhatsApp group and guided us through the whole process from start to finish & provided us with everything we needed. It was great for our lovelies to still be able to do such a thing being as they wasn’t at Laura’s. We loved this. Thank you Clair & Laura for everything you have done for our son since he has been with you both. He will miss you both and all the lovelies so much. I can not recommend Laura’s little lovelies enough. Every child has such a great time and learns so much. We are very sad to be leaving for school in September. My son has made wonderful memories he will cherish forever xx
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GB81
on 11/08/2020
My daughter was 9 months old when she joined Laura’s childcare setting and will be going to school full time in September. Making the decision to send my daughter to a child care setting outside of my extended family, filled me with fear as we had not had to do this with our first born. We were exceptionally lucky to find someone as amazing as Laura and as a result, all of these fears and worries disappeared!
Since her first day with Laura she has enjoyed every moment of her time there. She has flourished socially, emotionally and educationally. Laura creates a wonderful environment, where children feel safe, make amazing friendships and get to experience the creative and innovative activities Laura plans. Her setting is exceptionally well equipped for the children both indoors and outdoors. All activities are planned to help the children achieve their developmental and early years foundation stage milestones. I don’t know how Laura manages to do all that she does in her setting, she is a super childminder!
I have never experienced any anxieties leaving my daughter with Laura and know that while my husband and I are at work, she simply couldn’t be in a better place with better people. Clair who works with Laura is equally as amazing and the two of them make a formidable team and child care setting.
It’s is so sad that we are at the end of an era with Laura and Clair. Both Laura and Clair have helped my husband and myself to give our daughter the best possible start that we could have hoped for and built a solid foundation for her to begin her school life.
We are so thankful to have had these amazing, kind, caring and supportive professionals in all ours lives and will miss them very much.
Anyone looking for a top quality childcare setting should look no further.
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Kate F
on 16/07/2020
We were really keen for our son to have some experience of being cared for outside the home for socialisation, and this has been a fantastic experience for him. I have noticed an enormous difference in how much more confident he is around other children and adults. At home, he regularly talks about Laura, Clair and his friends and activities he has done with them. He has become much more confident about playing independently, something he rarely didn't before starting with Laura. We have also seen significant improvements in his communication: listening, understanding and speaking. He is much more able to express himself effectively, developing narratives and explanations for his actions or intentions.
Laura has been adaptable to our needs and worked with us to make the placement just right for him. We began with one five hour session a week, but increased this to two sessions a week to help our son become accustomed more quickly to the environment. This has worked really well and most days when I ask him what he wants to do, he says 'Go to Laura's house'.
Laura has been excellent at providing feedback and also suggestions for how we could help his progress at home. The use of technology to provide rapid information about our son's activities and progress in the day is impressive and gives us confidence he is both happy and challenged. I found it very useful that Laura shared the language and strategies she uses if he becomes upset at drop off and how I can talk to him at home to prepare him for the day. It was also very useful the advice she gave about regularly talking to him about the other children and making up stories together about going to Laura's house.
We've been very impressed with the way Laura has considered our son's needs, interests and development. He is clearly challenged by new activities and enjoys his time with her. We have been really impressed at the strong relationship she has built with our son even though he is only there for a short time each week. He clearly feels very secure and confident with her and she was excellent at very quickly understanding his needs, interests and strategies that he responds to best.
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Ellie
on 18/03/2020
I came across Laura, Clair & her little lovelies while on a visit with my daughter to our nearest Country Park.
They caught my eye mainly as the children had fluorescent jackets and The way they engaged with the children in such a lovely tone. Stopping and talking to them about the leaves etc.
Anyway coming back they were in the woods making things and thought right I must find them!
And When I did Laura was just great!
We had to go on the waiting list but as soon as a place came up I knew Evelyn would love it. Ofcourse I was worried she’s only 2 and my 1st child and leaving her with only immediate family~ but after a few settling in sessions she walked in waved me goodbye and had the best time. Laura sent pictures throughout the day and she was smiling in every one and laughing.
She has since settled in lovely~ and talks about what they have done in which the list is endless.
Both Laura and Clair are down to earth and passionate. They have the best interests in the children and Evelyn now naps while Clair sings to her.
It really is the best place for Evelyn to learn, grow and play.
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Leanne
on 29/10/2019
Our nearly two year old has just started with Laura and we have been really happy with the friendliness and professionalism of Laura and Clair.
Laura responded to our initial enquiry within a few hours and organised a visit soon after. She provided lots of clear information about her services and policies. Our son suffers from a number of allergies and carries an Epipen and I have felt confident with Laura’s approach, organisation and questions about his needs.
On my visit I thought that the setting was lovely and all the children were so happy. I was impressed how Laura and Clair integrated numbers and language so well into the children’s natural play. The free flow environment between the inside and outside worked really well and there are clearly loving bonds between Laura, Clair and all the children.
I have felt very reassured that even though our son is only doing one day a week with Laura we have had three settling in sessions. He has never been looked after by anyone except for immediate family so we were unsure how he would respond to being left, but he was more than happy to wave me off and didn’t want to come home when I came to pick him up. I feel Laura has put the same effort into his one day a week as a child starting full time, which has been much appreciated.
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Ellie
on 01/10/2019
Our son who is 3 started with Laura & Clair in January. He is a little shy of new surroundings and people so I was anxious about the big change of him going from family looking after him to a childminder whilst I am at work. I had no need to worry as Laura and Clair have made him feel very welcome and he loves being with them and all of the other children and has settled in lovely. He has lots of fun playing, doing activities, going on outings and making friends with other children and he is learning whilst he is doing it. I have noticed how much confidence he is gaining. Laura is excellent at keeping learning fun.
Communication from Laura is fantastic and I am updated everyday with a daily diary. Laura sends pictures of the adventures the children have been on, It’s nice to see them and what they have been doing. It’s great piece of mind knowing he is happy and having a lovely time. Laura and Clair cater for every child’s individual needs. I know my son is being taken very good care of being with them both and he adores them. I really appreciate everything they do for him and wouldn’t want him to be anywhere else. Thank you both Laura & Clair for everything you do for our little boy xxx
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GB81
on 04/05/2019
Very apprehensive about finding childcare due to the previous setting my daughter was in not being great. But I shouldn’t have worried! Laura’s is the perfect place for my daughter to be while I’m at work. It’s a second home for my baby and She loves going. She sometimes asks to go at the weekend! Their days are filled with fun learning and making good friendships.
My daughters speech and knowledge since starting have progressed so well. She surprises me with new words/skills every single day (the most recent one being counting to 22! My daughter isn’t even 3 yet!)
I can’t recommend Laura enough!
And to add, Clair is equally as amazing! My daughter takes a little while to warm to people but Clair wasn’t fazed at all. My daughter absolutely loves her now!
Thankyou to you both for welcoming my baby and taking good care of her (even on her mega sassy days)
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on 16/02/2019
My daughter has been going to Laura’s Little Lovelies for just over 18 months now and she absolutely loves her time there. We felt so fortunate when Laura offered us a space at her setting after all the wonderful things we had heard about her.
Laura has created such a welcoming and homely environment for the little ones to learn and develop in. My daughter has formed many friendships with the other little lovelies (along with the parents now) & it’s so nice to see the close and tight bond the children have with eachother as well as Laura & her lovely assistant Clair. They are a great duo and have a wonderful working relationship.
Laura recently introduced a Forest school morning to their week which my daughter benefits from greatly. She absolutely loves all outdoor activities and learning about nature (and getting very muddy)!! Yet another great idea that Laura has introduced to all the children’s development.
Laura also acknowledges all cultural celebrations including the little ones birthdays where she will hold a tea party for each of them. I love to see what the children have been up to each day in the daily diary that Laura provides along with the exceptional level of communication that she maintains with us parents.
We feel so lucky that Laura, Clair and their lovely children are all a part of my daughters life, I really believe they enrich it. I’ll be so sad when my daughter has to start school and the happy well organised routine we currently have will have to come to an end.
I highly recommend Laura’s Little Lovelies to anyone looking for a an exceptional childminding service 👍😊
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Andrea
on 10/02/2019
I simply cannot praise laura enough for all the care she has given our son (and us!) over the past three years.
The children take part in tons of activities in a safe and caring environment. Along with the wonderful Clair, Laura has established a real homely feel at her setting and we look forward to hearing about all of the things our son has been involved in every day.
My son has made so much progress with Laura and she makes him feel like a part of her family. Her wonderful children are involved in supporting the younger ones and my son adores them! All the children (and now the parents!) are all great friends and all look forward to spending time together in and outside of laura’s Setting.
Laura works alongside the local pre-school to ensure that there is a consistency of the care, support and enducation that our son is receiving. This is so wonderful to hear that the two settings communicate to support my son.
I am so thrilled that my daughter will be starting with Laura in a few weeks. Even though I will be upset to leave her, I could not think of a better person to look after her and help her. Thank you Laura xxx
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on 05/02/2019
I was highly recommended Laura as a childminder when I went back to work.
When I went to meet Laura she told me about all the wonderful things they do with the children and I knew instantly my daughter would love it there. I was immediately put at ease and could see during the settling in time how good Laura was with the children and my daughter so much so that my daughter waved me off when I dropped her off on the first day.
On my daughters first day Laura sent me pictures throughout the day of all the fun she was having and sent me a diary of everything she had done ( fun activities) what she had eaten and her nap time. It was so lovely to see how much fun she was having throughout the day and assured me that she was doing fine without me.
I know my daughter will be not only be enjoying herself but will also be learning lots from Laura and her assistant Claire who is also amazing as they do lots of learning through play.
For all these reasons I highly recommend Laura! Your the best 😊
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on 13/06/2018
My daughter started with Laura in September and we couldn't be happier with the level of care she provides. Laura is a very natural carer, she is extremely attentive and always plans each day so the children not only have lots of fun but they get to experience and learn new things indoors and outdoors. I love to hear each day what they have been up to and to see the lovely smile on my daughters face when telling me about it. It makes going to work a lot easier when you know your child is in safe and caring environment.
We love the daily diary Laura sends home each day notifying us of any new observations she's made and detailing the activities they have done. Every day is always varied and structured.
There hasn't been a day go by where our daughter hasn't run up to Laura's door with excitement, which is all credit to Laura. Our daughter is clearly very content and happy to be with her and the other children in her care.
I am just so relieved that we were lucky enough to get a placement with Laura this year as I know she always has waiting lists. I would strongly recommend Laura to anyone who is looking for a outstanding childcare.
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on 15/11/2017
I can't believe how welcoming caring and amazing Laura is. My granddaughter Scarlett is so excited to be collected from school by Laura, she enjoys every aspect of her care. Laura gives every second of her time to the children and families she cares for. We've had a rough week this week with my daughter needing emergency hospital treatment.Laura has been so supportive making sure Scarlett felt secure in her understanding of "mummies health issues"
Thank you Laura.....we couldn't cope without you!!
One amazing childminder!!
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on 06/05/2017
Laura is amazing at her job. Our daughter has had one full term with Laura and in that time we have seen our daughter's confidence blossom. Laura goes above and beyond in her role and the photos and updates we receive of our daughter's activities each day shows us how happy she is when she is at Laura's. We feel very lucky to have been offered a place with Laura as she is usually oversubscribed and have people on waiting lists. I highly recommend Laura as a childminder and know our daughter will always feel safe and nurtured with Laura.
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on 01/02/2017
I didn't have to leave my first child with a childminder as was lucky enough to have available grandparents. When my second child was born, our situation changed and I had to look for a childminder, which for me was a daunting experience.
I contacted Laura who arranged settling in sessions for my little girl and spent a lot of time explaining how her sessions would be structured and reassuring me that my child would be safe and well nurtured in her setting. She put my mind at ease and my little girl seemed very comfortable there.
Since then I couldn't be happier and neither could my little girl. Laura is just fabulous with her and she just loves being there. She is sad to leave at the end of the day. Laura is a caring, professional childminder, who provides an outstanding provision for all the children who are lucky enough to have her. There would be no question that I would recommend anyone looking for quality childcare to contact Laura!!
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on 24/11/2016
My son has been with Laura for just under a year. I was really scared about leaving him when returning for work but she really has put me at ease. They seem to constantly have fun and I have the most beautiful keepsakes. Nothing is too much for Laura when looking after my son...he adores her and her family. He has come on so much in the last year and I am so happy that he is loved and cared for so much.
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on 18/05/2016
I would highly recommend Laura as my daughter Scarlett feels save and comfortable in a home surroundings.laura is reliable and trustworthy all the children know her and love her which makes me feel confident with having my child in her care.
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on 18/05/2016
Laura looked after my eldest son until he started nursery and he loved every minute there. Now my youngest attends and he adores it just as much. The setting is clean, friendly and perfect for children. Laura plans activities meticulously to cater for all aspects of child development while ensuring the children are have fun the whole time. They are always going out different places and experiencing new things but spend asking time in, using their imagination, cooking, reading, doing music, messy play and learning crucial social skills. Communication is excellent, with a daily diary as well as feedback every day. When looking for childcare for Michael, it was the most important decision I'd had to make as children are the most precious gift you can have. As soon as I met Laura and saw her with other children I knew I wanted her to be there when I couldn't be. The whole family are friendly, caring and perfect role models for any child. I cannot recommend her highly enough.
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on 25/01/2016
My daughter has been with Laura from the age of 1 and is now 3 years old. Laura makes every child feel special whilst in her care. She is such a natural childminder she is like a 2nd Mum. Nothing is ever a problem for Laura and tries to accommodate working parents where ever possible. My daughter learnt so much whilst with Laura and visited lots of different places. Whilst at work I would get pictures and I would get comfort from this knowing my daughter was happy. If you are looking for a childminder and Laura has the space honestly you and your child will be so happy with her.
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on 15/01/2015
I first see Laura's profile on the Childcare website and was interested as she mentioned the school where my son was at nursery. It later transpired that Laura's son was in the same nursery class. Unfortunately due to existing commitments Laura couldn't take my son on the day I was looking to cover but as our sons are in the same group of friends I have seen how brilliant Laura is with the children on numerous occasions. Laura is very calm and patient with the children and has many methods of encouraging their participation in activities. I have seen her use play techniques to encourage my son to eat his lunch which worked brilliantly. She just has a natural way with them that they respond to. Recently my son spent the day with Laura and I was confident that he would be well cared for and that he would have a fun filled day as I have seen from her FB page that she keeps them occupied and active and tbh I don't know how she manages to constantly think of new and interesting crafts and activities for them. I am duly impressed and couldn't recommend Laura enough to justify how great she is.
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on 31/10/2014
Laura has been my sons childminder since he was four months old, he is now starting nursery at nearly three. During this time laura has loved and nurtured him like her own. Nearly every night before he goes to bed he asks whether he can see Laura, Charlie and Emelia the next day and calls her one of his best friends. Her house is so child friendly and welcoming, a great environment for children. The activities and places she takes the children are varied, fun and educational, inspiring a love of the outdoors and learning. Inside, the child led play has helped Michael's language and imagination to blossom. Every day learn what michael has done and what progress he has made. The activities are varied, from paints and crafts, walks, role play, cooking and even having pet caterpillars! Communication with parents is excellent and by working with us we have helped michael to grow emotionally and socially. I am so pleased with Laura that I am entrusting my younger son into her care when I go back to work as I believe she is the best. I cannot recommend laura, her children and her husband enough.
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on 23/09/2014
Laura has been looking after my 15 month old grand-daughter for around 6 weeks now and both myself and my wife are delighted with the progress she has been able to achieve in such a short time. Laura and her helpers (daughter 15 months same as our grand-daughter and son a little older) have been able to take her into their playgroup immediately and treat her as if she was a long time friend. Also Laura works to help educate her in various areas via play elements. All in all finding Laura on the Childcare website was an enormous piece of good fortune for us and we look forward to seeing our grand daughter develop with our's and Laura's help.
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on 11/08/2014
My son recently spent a wonderful 2 days in the last school half term holiday with Laura and her little lovelies, he enjoyed himself so much he has asked when he can go again. Unfortunately Laura does not pick up from my sons school or I would definitely book him in. Laura is fantastic with the children she cares for and made me feel completely at ease leaving my son in her care. I was also very impressed that Laura asked me what my son liked / disliked and enjoyed doing ahead of his time with her to ensure his needs where catered for and he would feel comfortable. I am amazed at all the activities she managed to do with the children in one day. Laura's setting is extremely clean and well presented with lots of toys and craft activities to keep the children entertained. I can honestly say my son had a fantastic time at Laura's and I will definitely use Laura in the future for school holiday cover.
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on 09/06/2014
Laura is a fantastic childminder. As a parent she listens and responses to our needs and the nurturing environment she provides allows our son to thrive. He loves being in her care. Thank you!
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on 14/04/2014
My two daughters aged 6 and 8 have been with Laura for 4 months now and absolutely love the time they spend there. This was the first time I had ever left my children with anyone other than family and from the start she made it an easy and enjoyable process for us all; the children were made to feel very welcome and I was reassured with regular updates and feedback. I feel Laura often goes beyond what is expected of her and puts a lot of time and effort into planning fun and exciting activities which are rewarding and educational for the children. Special occasions are celebrated and Laura often puts on special tea parties which my children adore; upon collecting my children I have always noted what a great atmosphere there is within the house. I have always found Laura friendly, approachable, 100% reliable and would trust her implicitly with the care of my children.
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on 04/02/2014
Laura is fantastic with the children. She makes sure there are plenty of activities planed and have all been carefully thought about to help in the child's development. She is hands on and has lots of fun with them. My two year old loves spending time with Laura and her family, and I'm 100% confident she has my child's interests and needs catered for.
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on 05/06/2013
Laura has been looking after my daughter for a few months. I thought it would be quite traumatic returning to work after my maternity leave but it has been made so much easier by all her support. Laura sends me pictures and text messages reassuring me that Alice is happy and having fun. I also get a daily diary of what she has eaten, played with, learnt or said and done. Then each week I receive an email with photos from the week which I love looking through to see what Alice has been up to. Alice has learnt so much with Laura and it has helped her confidence with other children as Laura takes them out regularly on trips and to playgroups. Alice loves going to Laura's and I would recommend her to anyone she is a brilliant childminder.
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on 14/02/2013
My two girls have been with Laura from the start of her registration and are extremely happy to go to Laura's house after school.
What I love about Laura's approach is it really is very much 'home from home'. The house is always welcoming and Laura takes time to acknowledge events and celebrations throughout the year. She also sets up planned activities and tasks which are fun and educational equally. There are also times that Laura encourages and helps my eldest do her homework. A huge help!
Never have my girls not wanted to go and this speaks volumes of the care and comfort they receive with her. I would thoroughly recommend Laura as childminder.
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on 04/02/2013
Daniel was with Laura for 6 months before starting school full time. I have never had to use any childcare facilities before and therefore was really worried about leaving him. I need not have worried at all as Laura was amazing with him. She also provided me with so much support during what was a difficult time for me and for that I cannot thank her enough.
Laura has the most welcoming home and is such a caring person. Daniel and all the children in her care were always smiling and having lots of fun. During his time with Laura, they did so many activities, park visits, music groups, baking to name a few and she was even able to get him to do painting and joining in with craft activities something which I and his preschool were not able to do. He always come home full of what they had done and very much looked forward to his next visit.
There were a couple times that he didn’t want me to leave but this has no reflection on Laura. She was able to work her magic and within minutes big smiles and I would be off to work. Before I would get to work I would receive a reassuring text message and/or photo.
Laura thoroughly planned her day with the children in her care and provided a daily journal of the things they had done and eaten that day along with each week I would receive photos of Daniel showcasing the same. I couldn’t wait to see these photos each week and in every photo he was full of smiles which I will always cherish.
I will be without question recommending Laura to anyone that needs a childminder in the Stifford Clays area.
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on 17/12/2012
Leaving my son with a child minder for the first time was heart wrenching. Yet it was all made easier by the picture message of him smiling, telling me everything was fine. Laura has an amazing, natural way with children, which makes my son smile every time he sees her, wanting to be in her company. As well as her caring attitude, she really knows each child and makes their time lots of fun. He is always doing different activities, painting, playing with various toys and visiting groups and places. She also thoroughly prepares themed events such as the olympics and diamond jubilee. I receive a report everyday on what he has eaten, what he has done and his achievements as well as weekly photos, in which he is always smiling. I cant recommend Laura highly enough. An amazing person.
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on 19/07/2012
My daughter has been with Laura for the best part of a year now and is so happy going there. I am truly impressed at the effort Laura puts in for all her children she has in her care. She goes way beyond what is asked of her. I love seeing her house change when there is a new themed month - example Chinese New Year, Valentines day etc. I also enjoy the weekly photos that are emailed to me of my daughter having fun whilst in her care. I would not hesitate in recommending Laura to any one else.
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on 14/07/2012
My daughter has been with Laura since she was 9 months old and she absolutely loves the time she spends with her. Laura is a wonderful, kind, caring person who spends loads of time with the children she looks after, teaching them new things and having lots of fun. I find leaving my daughter easy as I know she is getting first class care and I would not hesitate in recommending Laura to other people.
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