Suki's Reviews

A real home from home

Suki is an absolutely wonderful childminder. She has looked after our daughter for well over a year now and we couldn't be happier. Suki has a loverly clean and tidy house packed with toys, which she rotates depending on the age of the children she's looking after. They go on outings most days; to the library, museums, parks and playgroups. She sends updates with photos and videos throughout the day of the many activities they do. My daughter is always happy to see Suki and her family and I think that is a testiment to the relationship Suki builds with the children. Each morning my daughter bounds in without a backwards glance. Suki is very reliable; working as a hospital doctor she has being amazingly accommodating of my shift work and early drop offs. She is a truly wonderful lady and we are so lucky to have found her.

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by Katy about Suki on 12/12/2018

Response by Suki on 18/02/2021:

Thank you Katy, your daughter was a pleasure to look after and I am so happy you chose me for the new baby too! Xx

Fantastic, kind and caring Childminder

Suki has been looking after our son for just over a year. Our son settled in to Suki's care very quickly, he adores her and her family. Suki attends toddler groups, ensures the children access the local community, and even ventured to the Christmas Markets. Straight away, Suki made us feel at ease and confident in leaving our son in her care, by updating us with how the session is going via Photos and Videos, that she sends to us throughout the day. Our son is always excited to go to Suki's to play. Suki is a fantastic childminder who is very caring and considerate of our child's individual needs. She is conscientious and keen to help our son develop and progress in all areas. We are really pleased we chose Suki to look after our son and we would highly recommend her.

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by Parent about Suki on 12/03/2018

Response by Suki on 28/06/2018:

Awwww, thank you Lydia! I have thoroughly enjoyed looking after your son! Xx

Fantastic childminder

I couldn't be happier with the way Suki looks after my little girl. She has been going to Suki's for a year now and she loves it! The days are varied, creative and fun, whether they are doing art or cookery activities in the house, or they are out and about at groups or in the park. Suki takes lots of photos and sends updates every day which my husband and I really appreciate. We are thrilled that our daughter gets such love and attention, from a truly professional and dedicated childminder.

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by Parent about Suki on 29/01/2017

Response by Suki on 31/01/2017:

Thank you for your sweet review Sophie. I absolutely love looking after your daughter!

Excellent Childminder

My Daughter has been with Suki now for just over a year, and I am so happy that we have her in Suki's care. Suki provides a warm and nurturing environment in which to grow, and always keeps us informed on her daily activities. Throughout the day we get updates with pictures on any special activities and a log of her day at the end. Its really nice knowing she is in a family environment and also going to groups and activities locally while I am at work. I remember the night before our daughter's first day, Suki took the time to sent me a text in order to reassure me of any last minute jitters. She offers such a personable service, and her family is kind and welcoming. I would 100% recommend her and have already done so when anyone in the area mentions they are looking for care for their little ones. I rest easy at work knowing that she is in excellent hands with Suki and this has made such a difficult transition seamless.

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by Parent about Suki on 02/01/2017

Response by Suki on 03/01/2017:

Thank you for your lovely review Lissa, you're daughter is always a pleasure to mind and I have loved watching her grow over the last year.

A home from home

Our son has been going to Suki’s house since he was 7 months old. We have from the start been very confident in Suki’s ability to take care of him and care for him. We wanted our son to have a home away from home and to have someone who would respond emotionally to him. Suki has done and continues to do this and more. She is highly qualified and professional with an in-depth knowledge of children’s development and welfare. Her home is clean, neat and has a selection of toys for children of different ages. Suki takes the children out to play gym, the library and the park to ensure that they have many opportunities to socialize with other children and enjoy the fresh air. She cooks good wholesome nutritious food and ensures that the children sit down for their meals. We have found Suki to be very accommodating as she had no qualms about administering eczema medication when we requested, she is also great with keeping us informed about how our son is doing during the day with photos, texts and videos. Deciding on childcare is challenging for any parent and we are so delighted that we have found someone who genuinely cares and wants the best for our son.

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by Laura about Suki on 25/10/2016

Response by Suki on 25/10/2016:

Thank you Laura, your son is always a pleasure to look after! x

Home from home

Suki is a fantastic childminder who offers a loving and exciting home for the children she looks after. When I was initially looking for childcare I thought a nursery would be better - I work shifts and I can't alway choose my holiday's and neither can my husband.

I walked round lots of nurseries but felt understandably anxious about leaving my 8 month old there for long days. Added to this my little one was quite shy around other children and was not moving around yet. When I met with Suki she seemed to instantly understand my needs and those of my little one. She assured me that she could fit around my slightly awkward hours and the fact the routine changed every week. Suki embraced this and welcomed Elliot into her home with open arms.

Elliot loves going to Suki's house. In the morning when I tell him we are going there he excitedly runs into the living room and gets a toy to take to her. When we get to her house he runs straight down the hall into the playroom without a glance in my direction most mornings. If he is upset because he is tired or unwell then I get a photo text to me a few minutes later to reassure me he is settled and happy.

Suki gives regular updates of activities through emails (with photos and videos) and a diary that is completed each day. Elliot loves the food and snacks he gets there as well as all the activities and craft projects. I was keen for Elliot to have baby-led-weaning and Suki accommodated this with no problem.

Elliot has a great relationship with both Suki's children and husband. Suki's youngest son is like an older brother to Elliot and his face lights just by mentioning him.

I am so glad I made the choice for Elliot to go to Suki's home. I never worry about him when I am at work and I feel so grateful that Suki is so flexible about changes to the routine. Thank you Suki.

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by Gerry80 about Suki on 05/10/2014

Response by Suki on 09/10/2014:

Awww, thank you Gerry! Elliot is an amazing little boy and I look forward to the days he comes to me.

Fantastic!

Suki is a fantastic childminder, from the first meeting with her you can see the enthusiasm she has for looking after the children in her care. The room she has set up in her house has lots of toys and books and Suki does lots of craft activities baking, decorating cakes, making mothers and father’s day cards etc - additionally the children go to a toddler group or go on an outing e.g. to the park every day. My daughter has been here for almost a year and is always very happy to arrive – often running through the door without a backward glance! On the very rare occasions Charley has been upset in the morning, Suki has sent through a picture or video almost immediately to reassure me that she is fine, in fact Suki sends pictures all the time of what Charley has been doing which are always lovely to receive. My daughter also talks about Suki’s two boys a lot – especially the younger one who spends a lot of time playing with her.

All in all I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Suki – I’m really pleased we managed to find someone so caring and enthusiastic!

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by peeweeon about Suki on 05/12/2013

Response by Suki on 11/12/2013:

Thank you so much for your lovely review Leigh, it has been lovely watching Charley grow up so much during the past year. We all love looking after her!

Warm and Caring Childminder

Suki has been looking after both of my children - aged 4 and almost 2 - for almost a year now and they are both extremely happy and comfortable in her house.

Suki has a warm and caring personality and has a really good rapport with the children. Her husband is also very good with children and often plays with them when he gets back from work. Both her two sons are well-behaved, kind boys who especially the youngest, spend hours playing games with my two.

Sukis house is always clean and tidy and she has a lovely playroom for the kids which is full of toys and games.

Suki drops my son off at school nursery and then picks him up at lunchtime. In the meantime, she takes my daughter to a variety of activities including playgroups, toddler groups and story time at the library. She also does activities with both children including crafting, cooking and making cards for Mothers and Fathers Days.

Suki always writes a daily diary of what the children have been eating and doing, but she also keeps us up to date with photos and videos she has taken of the children, making us feel involved in anything we have missed.

Suki has an excellent releationship with the children and is very warm and caring. My children are very happy and settled with her and always look forward to going to her house. They run straight in with a big smile and start to tell her all about what they have been doing since they last saw her.

Overall, I would highly recommend Suki as an enthusiastic, caring and extremely supportive childminder, who has a close relationship with the children in her care.

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by Parent about Suki on 09/05/2013

Response by Suki on 13/05/2013:

You are so kind Jo. Your children are always a pleasure to look after, I look forward to the days they come to me! - Suki x

Outstanding

Suki has looked after our son for 8 months and he is very happy and settled in her care. He loves playing with the other children and taking in part in various activities such as Toddler Gym and visiting the local library or park My husband and I are both pleased Stanley gets to experience so much whilst we are at work. Suki keeps us fully up date with his progress and daily routine and we look forward to receiving lots of photographs and videos she has taken of him having a great time.

We have had no issues at all and we go to work knowing our toddler is happy and well looked after. Also the fact he no longer kisses me goodbye as he is in such a rush to get inside and play with everyone is a very good sign. Overall we would highly recommend Suki as an enthusiastic and caring childminder who takes great pride in looking after the children in her care.

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by Parent about Suki on 06/05/2013

Response by Suki on 07/05/2013:

Thank you very much Jo, Stanley makes me smile everyday, we all love looking after him! Suki x

Outstanding!

I found the thought of putting my son with a Childminder very stressful, Suki made my worries disappear. Instinctively she understood the emotions and anxieties that go hand in hand with trusting your child's care to another, and I immediately felt that my son was in the right place. She is very supportive to my wishes and to the individual needs of my son. The mornings are made easier when I see my son smile at Suki as she opens the door; and then how delighted he is to see Suki's sons who are a credit to her and Dave. There is always a sense of calm in Suki's home which is secure and clean. My son tirelessly plays with the toys and equipment Suki has and there always seems to be a constant flow of new and challenging things to play with. On collecting him Suki will fill me in on the day's events which often involve a trip to the park or a play group; the details of which she also records in a diary along with his naps, feeds, new words etc, which will be a lovely keepsake to look back through. Though of course Childminding is Suki's business the feel of all correspondence is natural and easy. Suki is very well suited to her work and I'm thankful to my friend who recommended her to me and I in turn would have no hesitation in recommending Suki.

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by Parent about Suki on 12/04/2012

Response by Suki on 13/04/2012:

Thank you Ruth for your lovely Review. Your son is a beautiful little boy, who is a joy to look after, the whole family adores him. Suki x