Mel

Mel is great and we love her setting.

We needed Mel for emergency childcare and she was so nice to help us so short notice. My little one was happy to spend the days with her and enjoyed all activities and outings. She also loved Mel’s home cooked meals. She devoured everything! It was so reassuring for us to receive photos and updates during the day! I definitely recommend Mel and she’s now our first point of contact for childcare! We also loved her setting full with adequate resources! Can’t recommend her enough.

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by Catalina about Mel on 25/10/2023

Response by Mel on 26/10/2023:

Thank you for your kind reviews Catalina.

Great setting!

Mel looked after our daughter for 3.5 years, during this time she learnt a lot, had great experiences, made great friends and became very confident. She enjoyed trips, where she got to explore; gained great social skills from the intimate setting; expanded her palate, eating a variety of food; and developed her creativity using different materials to create art.

Our daughter looked forward to attending Mel's setting and 6 months after leaving still says how much she misses her. Mel always ensured that she captured and shared our daughter engaging in activities and having fun - meaning we have a fantastic catalogue of our daughter's development and growth.

If you are looking for a childcare setting where your child will learn in fun and creative ways, gain necessary skills and enjoy great experiences then I would highly recommend Mel's Darlings.

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by joanne about Mel on 05/10/2023

Response by Mel on 06/10/2023:

Thank you for kind words Joanna. Love to Noa😘

Great!

Mel looked after my boy from 9 months until 3 years old and our experience has been wonderful! They went out to everything and everywhere! He learned soo much as Mel was always having them out and about- he’s even used the Elizabeth line before me 😂 as they went on a ride with Mel just after they opened.

Mel makes a variety of meals from different cultures so they have not missed any experience that is afforded to them.

My boy has gained good friends and had so many learning opportunities that he maybe would not have got in a big setting. I have no complaints and wish we could have stayed longer if we didn’t move so far!

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by Nadine J about Mel on 15/09/2023

Response by Mel on 15/09/2023:

Thank you for your amazing feedback Nadine. Lots of love to Ezra and Ethan💙💙

The best!

Mel has looked after both of my sons (now 3 & 6) and I couldn't recommend her more! The children are always up to something, whether it's cooking, days out to playgroups or the park, working on number and shape recognition - they're never not busy (I honestly marvel at Mel's energy level).
We can also credit Mel with my 3 year old now absolutely loving broccoli - it's the first thing he will eat off his plate. It's so wonderful how the amazing home cooked meals (every day!) have opened up their palettes and the regular photos we get even make my tummy rumble, absolutely delicious!
A little sad to be writing this review as my youngest moves into full time school nursery in September and it really feels like the end of an era. Thank you Mel for everything x

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by Lucy about Mel on 30/06/2023

Response by Mel on 30/06/2023:

Thank you for your kind words Lucy 😍😘 Will definitely see the boys around x

We will Miss you xxx

Mel looked after my son full time for nearly 3 years until we had to move. She is an excellent childminder and goes out of her way to keep the children busy, entertained and educated. My son enjoyed his trips to the park and spending time with his friends there. I would definitely recommend Mel to anyone as she is absolutely amazing. Her daily updates of what the kids were doing an eating always kept me at ease while at work. We will miss you Mel 💖

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by Char about Mel on 12/05/2021