Eileen A's Reviews
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(5 from 32 reviews)
Not a day goes by that my husband and I don't feel grateful that we managed to get a place at Eileen's setting for our daughter. Eileen and her team are caring, kind and have infinite patience with not only the children but also us parents! Eileen and Amy always have time for a quick chat at the start and end of the day and the daily photos show the varied and exciting activities our daughter gets up to. It's deeply reassuring to know how happy all the children are and see the blossoming relationships they have with each other - it's given our daughter a real home from home to grow up in. Eileen does so much more than serve delicious home cooked food, issue a weekly newsletter and send colourful crafts home to adorn our walls (if that wasn't already enough!). Hosting an annual summer picnic and Christmas party really adds to how she goes above and beyond to make us feel part of a community.
I could go on about how wonderful Eileen and her team are forever, but the absolute best benchmark for me is that every single morning without fail our daughter launches herself into Eileen's arms - chattering and smiling away, too excited to be there to bother to say goodbye to us! I'm not sure if you truly want much more than that!
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FRR
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Eileen A
on 20/01/2023
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Eileen A
on 20/01/2023:
Awwww thank you for the gorgeous review - such a pleasure to have your daughter as part of our little team x
Eileen and her team have looked after both of our two daughters. I am not sure there is much we can add to the other reviews but if we have another child we will definitely be calling on Eileen again! All of the children who attend the setting are so happy and well looked after. From the home cooked lunches and suppers, beautiful seasonal crafts, weekly newsletters and developmental updates and “parents evenings” we really couldn’t ask for anything more. It is lovely to be sent photos of your child throughout the day so you can see them happy and so well catered for. What really appealed to us was the home setting which was large enough for our daughters to spend time with other children their age. This made the transition to nursery/school easier and happier.
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Clarissa
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Eileen A
on 18/01/2023
Response by
Eileen A
on 20/01/2023:
Thank you for the lovely review 😊 can’t wait for the 3rd to join us (😜 or the dog! 😂) we love your children - they are super, funny and cool x thanks for making our job easy and rewarding x
Our daughter attended Eileen’s setting for 3 years and it was absolutely the best decision we made. Eileen is caring, loving, attentive, responsive and caters to the individual needs of all the children in her setting. She fosters excellent relationships between the children and what struck me every time we came to collect our daughter was that all the children were happy.
We loved everything from the daily pictures on WhatsApp through the day of how our daughter was doing, to the artwork she would come home with, the weekly newsletter, and then crafts and gifts that came home on birthdays and special occasions. We were very sad when the time came for our daughter to move on to school and we are so grateful for everthing she learnt during her time with Eileen.
If there was a rating greater than outstanding on ofsted, Eileen’s setting would get it.
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DrZF19
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Eileen A
on 18/01/2023
Response by
Eileen A
on 18/01/2023:
Awww thank you so much for your lovely review 😊it’s been an absolute pleasure looking after D and we all miss her so much ❤️ thank you for choosing my setting - you have all been so wonderful to work with 😊
Having "shopped around" (researching, visiting nurseries and other childminder settings) and even having started with another provider, I came by Eileen's setting accidently, when I saw her and her team out and about with some very happy & well engaged toddlers, which lead to my getting in touch with her online.
I had to return to work when my daughter was still very young, and feeling that her previous settings weren't up to scratch gave me terrible anxiety and guilt. Finding Eileen's setting was like a gift from God (I say this by no means of hyperbole).
My daughter started her settling-in period at Eileen's just before turning 8 months old, and remained with her until she was nearly 2 (as we relocated).
My daughter has dietary requirements, I practice Gentle Parenting and she is my first & only child (I say this, as some reading this review may relate to the "first time mom" experience, and how precious we can be about every little detail). With Eileen, there was never any doubt in my mind that there'd be a risk of complacency where my daughters diet was concerned. She took genuine care and attention. She clearly researched ingredients, made special meals for my daughter & communicated fluidly with me on the topic.
Regarding my parenting style- Eileen operates in what feels like a partnership of care; she is very focused on clear and concise communication with the children, the why's and what for's were always explained to them in a way that they could comprehend, helping them to learn and develop. The children's interaction with one another was closely monitored, and the children were encouraged to be communicative, assertive & independent, at a pace befitting them. (On a side note, Eileen speaks with good grammar & she is articulate in her communication. This is something that is very important for me, as I view it not only as a bonus, but as a vital tool in promoting good speech development in infants & toddlers.)
At drop off and pick up every day, Eileen was always very much available to chat through any concerns that I might have had regarding my daughter, as well as open to discuss any general queries that I might have had regarding development or whatsoever. In addition to the comfort created through the trust I had regarding my daughters care, my workday was made easier still by the receipt of picture messages throughout the day.
The daily activities at Eileen's are varied/educational/developmental/creative and she has an outing to one of the local parks (weather permitting) daily, where she brings along outdoor toys and encourages free play, in a well chosen spot, which she'd cordon off with cones. I absolutely loved this.
Further to that, a weekly newsletter was sent out, outlining things like special events, menu, and encouraging continuity between learning at home & in the setting by highlighting a weekly theme/ focus point that parents could adopt at home as conversation or activity points with their child.
Throughout the duration from when we started to when we finished, my daughter was only ever ill once, feeling very poorly with a temperature (due to an ear infection, it transpired). Upon being called I left work immediately to fetch my daughter, and when I arrived, Eileen had stripped her to her nappy (to alleviate the temperature), had her in a quite room, and she was cradling her tenderly. It was a sight that immediately relieved much of the panic I'd felt in the short journey from my office to Eileen's house.
She genuinely cares for each of the children in her care. And unlike the perception I have of some other settings (in that they are "all money" and the child is merely a headcount), Eileen seems to take great pride and pleasure from her work, and with that, it's evident that she ensures to impart this enthusiasm and diligence onto her team (a very well selected team of conscientious, energetic & endearing characters). She genuinely strives to see your child develop.
Needless to say perhaps at this point in my review, but I would recommend Eileen's setting to every parent. It broke my heart having to move my daughter to a different setting when we relocated, and although her new setting is good, it simply isn't on a par, on any level, to the diligent care that was available at Eileen's.
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MamaNat
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Eileen A
on 04/01/2022
Response by
Eileen A
on 04/01/2022:
Thank you so much for your lovely review - it’s so touching to hear the wonderful things you have to say about the setting x we miss you both dearly and hope to see you both whenever you are next in London x
Eileen and her team not only took the time to get to know our then 1 year old daughter but also us as parents which provided a great sense of community. From the moment our little girl stepped in the doors it was a warm and caring environment, home from home which is exactly what we were after. The team offered so many enriching learning opportunities and encourages children’s sense of belonging. Our daughter also loved the menu, which was an added bonus :) We could not be more thankful to all those involved, we were just sad we couldn't stay with you longer as we were moving to a new area. Thank you!
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Nats
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Eileen A
on 29/12/2021
Response by
Eileen A
on 30/12/2021:
Awww thank you for your lovely review x we miss you all and can’t to catch up soon x
We are the parents of two boys – one who is almost 10 and the other who is almost 4. Not knowing that Eileen even existed we sent our first son to a local nursery. He got good care albeit in a setting with a large number of children but with a high ratio of children to carers.
Having learned that Eileen existed we made the decision to place our second son with her. This has proven to be a very good decision.
He settled in with Eileen and the team at 18 months of age and remained with her until September 2021 when he started school. He built a very strong bond with Eileen, her team and the other children in the setting. We never had any issues at handover time – he was always happy to see Eileen and her team. He started as one of the youngest children in the setting and over the time he spent with her became one of the eldest. As a consequence he developed a very caring and nuturing personality and built some very strong connections with the other children in the setting. Eileen helped to instil a desire to learn, to cook, a taste in music (albeit questionable e.g. Steps 5-6-7-8) and good communication skills.
Eileen and the team provide good communication throughout the day with photos of what our son was getting up to, loads of exercise (visits to parks and playgrounds), great food and good table manners. Eileen also helped to prepare our son to transition to his school-life, he left Eileen very secure in the skills and abilities he learned and has started school as a very confident, chatty, cheerful and personable boy – with his new teachers and other parents frequently commenting on his personality and confidence. We’ve kept in touch with Eileen and her team as well as some of the children and parents from the setting and plan to continue doing so.
We highly recommend Eileen to anyone looking for childcare in the Chiswick area !
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W4rents
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Eileen A
on 16/11/2021
Response by
Eileen A
on 16/11/2021:
Awww thank you so much for your wonderful review x it has been a pleasure to look after such a beautiful boy and we miss his cheeky face, his funny sense of humour, huggles and is varied taste in music! ‘I like traffic lights’ being just one of them lol
My daughter attended Eileen’s setting full time from 12 months until she turned 3 and moved to nursery. She has absolutely loved it there and has thrived under Eileen’s care. Eileen provided a good range of activities both indoors and outdoors and home cooked food. As parents we received a detailed account of the day via a daily diary, as well as whatsapp photos throughout the day. Eileen cares greatly about the children in her care and we’ve always felt that she knows our daughter as well as we do. Her assistant Amy is also brilliant and my daughter adores her. All in all, we’ve been really happy and would recommend highly.
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Mrs_L
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Eileen A
on 14/11/2021
Response by
Eileen A
on 16/11/2021:
Thank you so much for your lovely review, it’s been a pleasure to have her and we miss her dearly.
Our son was with Eileen and her team from just before 2 till 4 years old. What can we say - they were not just a provider for us but an extended family. Excellent care, plenty of different activities, very very organised and just the best care we could ask for. He has grown into an independent kid whilst he was there and misses his time there. Thank you Eileen and team!
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Anthony
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Eileen A
on 13/11/2021
Response by
Eileen A
on 16/11/2021:
Awww thanks for your review, we so miss you all
Eileen looked after both of my sons from an early age. My elder son was in Eileen's care from 12 months, 5 full days per week until he started school, at which time he dropped to afternoon sessions. My younger son joined Eileen's care from 5 months, 5 days a week until July 20', again when he started school. Both sons settled into the setting well and both absolutely adore Eileen and her family. Eileen is an absolutely outstanding childminder and such a valued member of our extended family. As an expat living in London, Eileen has been a wealth of information on everything from sleep techniques for toddlers through to weening and feeding. I don't think we would have thrived in the way we have as a family without Eileen's incredible support. Even now the only way I can get my sons to eat is to tell them that it is "Eileen's recipe". Eileen is totally hands on, the children go to the park, rhyme time (pre-covid), make art, cook, role play, etc. Eileen also home cooks all meals and her food really is amazing. If you are looking for the absolute best for your child, you cannot go past Eileen!
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My daughter started going to Eileen at 18months old and settled in quickly, she loved the setting and activities and other kids to play with. She helped us when we decided to give up the dummy, start potty training, always helpful when we needed advice. She learnt so much with Eileen and Amy. Now we have started nursery as she is 3. But we talk about Eileen and her time with her most days. We miss her.
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