ZooZoo's Reviews
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(5 from 26 reviews)
After meeting Victoria and Gareth for the first time and seeing their setting, we knew this was the place for us!!
Our 5 month old baby (now 13 months old) took to them straight away. They have everything imaginable too entertain!
Evie loves spending time with Victoria and Gareth and all the children, she happily trots off and does not look back!!
Evie is always coming home with arts and crafts that she has been creating at Zoozoo. She loves bringing home her book bag and cuddle toy for the week, recording her own little adventure to take back to tell Zoozoo all about!
We receive updates throughout the day letting us know what she is up to, when she has eaten, slept and even pooped! Evie loves the camera which is a good thing as we get picture and video updates all day long. It is very comforting to be able to see and watch what she has been up to.
Victoria and Gareth are a lovely family oriantated couple and we really could not wish for a better place for our Evie.
5 stars all round!!!
We can not fault the care and love that Evie receives :) thank you for taking our precious little one :)
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Leaving my little boy when I went back to work was one of the hardest things I've ever had to do and I can honestly say that I probably couldn't have done it without the help of Victoria and Gareth at ZooZoo. Theo started at ZooZoo when he had just turned one, last September (2016). He took a little while to settle which was to be expected at his age and Victoria and Gareth were so patient with me and Theo allowing us all the time we both needed to get used to the idea (me more than Theo!). Theo took a shine to Gareth straight away and has always looked to him for reassurance - Gareth is always so upbeat and plays with the children all day long and Theo absolutely adores him!
The children do tons of art and craft which Theo has always enjoyed and he always gets stuck in with the messy play activities. The children are kept busy with all sorts of activities and I am always impressed by the thought and creativity which goes into planning their days.
The children get out and about as often as possible which I Iove to see, they visit play group and the library regularly and explore the local area - feeding the ducks, going to the park and exploring Sankey Valley which is a great area right next door.
Victoria keeps us updated all day long with photos and messages about Theo what is up to, how he is feeling, what he has eaten and how he has slept via a great app and I found this particularly comforting in the first few months and I still love looking at the little photos whenever I get a break at work. Theo's progress and development is also tracked through another web based site which is regularly updated and very informative.
Nothing is too much trouble for Victoria and Gareth when it comes to the children's happiness and care. They are flexible, super friendly and welcoming and consequently all the children are always so happy in their care.
I am thrilled to have found a childcare setting that I am 100% happy (I never thought it would be possible!) and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend ZooZoo to anyone looking for five star childcare for their little ones.
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Victoria and Gareth have been providing wrap around care for our family for two years. They are a lovely family and both our girls love them to bits. Our eldest is now old enough to get herself to and from school independently but has stayed close friends with Victoria and Gareth's children. Our youngest is still with them and she loves it. It's a great homely environment with lots to do for the kids. I'm always very jealous of what they have for tea and wish I could finish work earlier to come join them! We're always kept informed of any problems at school or at zoozoo. It's a very relaxed, fun environment and I would highly recommend them to anyone.
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Been sending my little girl to Victoria and Gareth for a couple of years now and wouldn't send her anywhere else, absolutely amazing people and work their socks off, yet still make it look effortless. Lovely family setting can't praise Zoozoo enough. Would give a million ? review if i could!
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Gareth and Victoria have been looking after my two children for the best part of 8 years and they are almost like a family extension. The kids don't want to leave when I go to pick them up, as they have had such a great time.
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Zoozoo is an amazing nursey and victoria and gareth are a credit to them selfs. My son attends there after school session and moving him there has been the best decision i have ever made. He was filled with nothing but resentment at having to attend an after school session but now truley enjoys going and spending time there. They have welcomed him in and when picking him up you can see the passion and love for each and every child in there care. My only regret is not making this move a long time ago. I can not thank and praise them enough.
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Victoria and Gareth are amazing childminders. I dont think we could have found better if we tried! My little girl absolutely loves going and talks about them with such enthusiasm when she comes home. Although very shy at first my daughter has come out of her shell and her confidence has grown so much. She loves playing in the garden and with their animals, I love their approach to the outdoor activities such as planting seeds and growing fruits with the children and taking them out for walks. They also attend playgroups, libraries and parks in the local community.
Their home is fantastic, I love how they have separated their house into a nursery especially for the children with a great outdoor area, and they have a small quiet room where the little ones can nap during the day. They also have a large range of toys which they swap around occasionally so the children dont get bored. My daughter has made some lovely new friends who she talks about all the time. The baby connect and tapestry appts are great and allow me to see photos and videos of what my daughter gets up to during the day. I like that they also do a school run to legh vale as my daughter will be going there so it may come in useful in the future. I would definately recommend Victoria and Gareth, I prefer that my little girl goes to a childminder rather than a nursery as I feel she gets more care and attention, as they care for 6 children rather than the 30+ you would probably find at a nursery. They have recently had 5 children potty training all at once which must be hard work for anyone, but they have both took it all in their stride and the children are doing amazingly well. I can't thank Victoria and Gareth enough for providing such a fun, loving and nurturing environment for my daughter and would recommend them to anyone.
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My daughter has been with zoozoo childcare since she was 6months old & is thriving. Victoria & Gareth are passionate about their job, they are attentive & caring to every child in their care treating each as an individual learning their likes, dislikes & what stimulates them to grow both academically & emotionally.
My daughter who is now 2 1/2 loves to go & every day provides a new adventure including playgroups, muddy & sunny nature walks, lots of arts & crafts, music & sing along & interacting with the family pet rabbits to name a few.
We get a daily diary on baby connect, regular updates on the tapestry & progress reports each term.
Every child I see going to zoozoo is happy to be there. Victoria & Gareth happily meet the varying culture & health needs of all the zoozoo children & are very open minded & embrace each day with great enthusiasm!
I cannot recommend them & their lovely family enough & feel very lucky to have found such wonderful people to help our daughter bloom.
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Our daughter has been attending zoo zoo for 1 year since she was 18 months old. It was a terrifying thought leaving her with strangers to go back to work, however it's the best decision we have made choosing zoo zoo. We researched several places and decided on this child care setting, even though we live out of the area it's more than worth it to travel to as our little one loves it so much. Victoria and Gareth are fantastic with Amelia, and in her mind she sees them as part of our family. They have created a little world for the children with the perfect balance or fun and learning. From the days out, craft, animals they have, fruits they grow, outside play area that is safe and secure with protective roof they really do pull out the stops to make sure the children are catered for in every way. The technology and communication regarding your child is up to date and modern, Victoria updates you with photos and videos on watsapp, they also give you access to an app which gives real time updates on what you little one is doing (what they have eaten, what they are doing, nappy changes, mood, photos, everything!) plus access to tapestry so that you can monitor there progress through EYFS). I trust them totally with Amelia's care and they give hugs and reassurance freely. We would be lost without zoo zoo and I feel so lucky for us that we got a place and blessed that Amelia has had this as her first 'schooling' experience here. Amelia has made many friends, has progressed with her learning and increased in confidence. Thank you so much to Victoria and Gareth for providing this loving, professional and nurturing environment. I would recommended them whole heartedly to anyone looking for childcare.
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My daughter has gone to Victoria and Gareth for almost 5 months now.i was determined she wouldn't go to a private nursery as I had done with my son.best move I could have made.she is only just one and gets so excited and claps her hands as we pull up in a morning.she has never cried once when I have left her but cries when I pick her up to stay.victoria and Gareth are lovely.they are excellent in what they do and very professional.i know exactly what ava will be doing every week and there's a menu of the food they provide.i get pictures and texts during the day when I am at work and they cheer me up I see my girl is having a lovely time.she receives great care and has a good routine and nothing is too much trouble.it has been very difficult to leave my girl and it has been made that much easier knowing she is well taken care of and she loves Victoria and Gareth and not forgetting Kristina who she adores also.if you are able to get a space for your child you are very lucky and can be assured they are in the bet hands possible
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