ColSal's Reviews
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(5 from 22 reviews)
Our daughter was with Sally, Colin and Amber for around 6 months (the only reason she isn't still there is because we have moved back to Ireland). It was evident from our first visit at the setting just how homely it is. Sally, Colin and Amber are so caring and put so much effort into the activities they plan for the kids each day. We got lovely updates on Nora's day and I always felt like N loved going... There was never a cross word when I dropped her off in the morning. Proof how much she enjoyed herself! She also developed hugely in the time she was there. Her speech and physicality and they encouraged her to be more adventurous with textures when eating too! Couldn't recommend them more and am just gutted I no longer live down the road from them!
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Sally, Colin and Amber provide a fantastic environment for little ones at their home. Their setting is calm, yet engaging and there’s plenty of interesting things to do. They have a great, structured routine that helped our children settle quickly and they’re great at working with parents to share updates and support children to develop and thrive. If you’re looking for a setting where your little ones will feel safe and secure whilst also learning and developing, then we would definitely recommend Sally, Colin and Amber.
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We used Colin, Sally and Amber as childminders for all 3 of our children and cannot recommend them enough.
After looking around a few local childminders, I knew immediately that Colin & Sally’s setting was the right place for my first child and it enabled me to return to work without any worries. It really made all the difference to me knowing they were in such a lovely homely clean environment in such a peaceful setting (next to the allotments) with such lovely caring people.
The children had such lovely experiences - art activities a plenty, walks around the amazing allotments, lots of outside garden play and most importantly all of them absolutely loved going and thrived under Sally, Colin and Ambers care.
We have moved out the area & the hardest thing was to leave our amazing childminders who we trusted completely. I truly believe this is a unique one off setting that any child would be very lucky to attend.
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Where do I even start!
We started using the services of Sally, Collin and Amber when our little boy Oliver turned 9 months old. Now, almost 3 years and another little boy later, we sadly saying goodbye to the family as we are moving to a different place.
Both our boys have being there since young age and they have been loved, cared for, encouraged to learn new things, and supported all through their first years.
The setting set up is brilliant: big outdoor space with a lovely heated cabin in the garden, and plenty indoor areas where the kids can play. They have allotments behind the garden where the children go for walks and are able to explore nature in London in the safest hands.
All the food is homemade and healthy, you will have your little one eating fresh vegetables from the allotment or the delicious Sallys homemade Napolitana sauce.
During these hard pandemic years both, Sally and Collin, have being extremely helpful, fair and accommodating to our family situation and their support is being key. They work with the parents for the best of the children.
Last but no less, they love their job, and they truly care about the children, so I always felt as my kids were in the safest hands.
My kids have thrived, enjoyed, and learned in the best setting with the best family, from home to home. And both my partner and I, feel truly lucky to have found them.
The only downside is I cannot take them all with me when I move, because my children and us are going to truly miss them.
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Sally, Colin and Amber looked after our two children over 4 years. Their setting is brilliant- huge garden with big outdoor cabin (with heating & electricity) full of toys. Sally is really creative and loves doing projects with the kids. They also have an allotment plot so on sunny days the kids go and pick fruit, veg and wildflowers and learn about everything. All food prepared is organic and they take so much care to give the little ones the best experience possible. Sally and Colin became extended members of our family and we couldn’t recommend this magical childcare setting highly enough.
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Sally, Colin and Amber cared for our two sons, aged 2.5 and 4.5 for two years. We were really happy with the care they provided, we found them to be fun, happy, caring, creative - with a big focus on the outdoors and healthy living which the boys really benefited from. We have also used Amber as a babysitter and she is brilliant. I would have no hesitation in recommending Sally and Colin
to anyone who is looking for an honest, caring, engaging and creative setting for their children.
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Sally, Colin and Amber provided excellent care to my son. They are kind, compassionate and fair to the children and offer an array of fun activities in a happy and warm environment. It's a home away from home. I highly reccomend!
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Both of my children went to Sally and Colin’s house - our youngest from age 1 and eldest had wraparound before and after school. Both settled really well and were consistently happy with Sally, Colin and Amber, enjoying the arts and other activities and time outside. Recommended!
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Sally and Colin cared for my son from.tue age of 9 months to 11. I can honestly say they are the most wonderful childminders and went above and beyond for my son. He has so many fond memories with them and absolutely loved going there which made it easier for me working knowing he was happy.
He spent lots of time outdoors in the allotments with them and he even grew a pumpkin. He went on lots of walk to the country park and brought home so much amazing art work for me to place on the wall with pride. As my son grew older Sally and Colin made sure the activities grew with him. He still talks about his time with them and misses them and regularly asks if we can visit. My son made great friendships which he has continued since going off to secondary school. Thank you Sally and Colin you were a huge support to me and little man xxxxxx
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