Rainbow Bears's 5 Star Reviews
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5 out of 5
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The childminder provides exceptional care in a warm, nurturing environment. Children settle quickly and thrive under their guidance, developing confidence and important values. Parents appreciate the flexible, reliable service and the childminder's dedication to supporting children's learning and development. The setting is described as a home-from-home, with a focus on kindness, respect, and fun activities.
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Our 7, 5 and 2 year old have been with Summan and Toqeer for a number of years and the experience has been really excellent. They settled in really well especially when they were also getting used to going to school for the first time. They’ve always enjoyed going and have got extra help with their reading. Summan and Toqueer do go out of their way to really get to know the children and be part of their lives. Would highly recommend.
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Edward
on 02/09/2024
We are incredibly grateful for the amazing care provided by Summan and Toqeer at Rainbow Bears. Our one-year-four-month-old boy was having a hard time settling in but thanks to their patience, kindness and expertise, he quickly adjusted and now absolutely loves his time there. Summan and Toqeer truly went above and beyond to make him feel comfortable and secure, and their dedication shines through in everything they do. The warm nurturing environment they've created at Rainbow Bears is a testament to their hard work and passion for childcare. It's been 2 years and we couldn't be happier with the care our son is receiving. We highly recommend Rainbow Bears to parents looking for exceptional childcare!
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Ferns
on 26/08/2024
Summan helped us with both of our children (toddler/ school age) in the past 4 years and her setting feels like extended home for my kids. They settled very well from the first week and learnt a lot as well as made many friends there. Summen is a great communicator, very dependable and also flexible in accommodating after school club pick ups. If your kids go to Goldsworth primary or you live nearby this setting is one of the best options for childcare arrangements.
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QW GU22
on 12/06/2024
My daughter started around a year ago (aged 1yo) and she settled so quickly. We have two older children and have always used childminders, but have never experienced anyone as kind and caring as Summan and Toqeer. This is the only childcare setting any of our children have attended without tears! Our daughter loves to go each day and is always full of excitement telling us about the fun things she has done. Summan is always so flexible and accommodating. She is also so easily approachable for any problems.
Our daughter has come on so much under Summan and Toqeer's care and guidance. She has increased in confidence and learnt important values of kindness and compassion as well as preschool education.
We cannot recommend the setting highly enough and feel so lucky that we were able to get a space with her. This family is one of life's good ones and we are so grateful for them.
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Kat
on 30/04/2024
My daughter was at Summan’s setting from when she was 9 months old. She settled in easily and quickly got attached to Summan’s entire family! Summan and Toqeer provided a nurturing home from home, a structured and learning routine, took the kids to fun activities every day, and encouraged the kids to learn independence and self regulation. The icing on the cake - she taught the kids to be respectful, and to say please and thank you. 4 months after we left the setting to relocate out of Woking, my daughter still mentions Khala and Khalu 😊
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Gladys
on 06/12/2023
Truly the most homely, loving and welcoming setting! Summan started looking after my youngest when he had just turned 1 until he started at pre-school this September. He learnt so much during this time and his relationships with other children are positive because of Summan's care and kindness, nurturing the importance of communication.
Currently, my eldest son attends for wrap around care - before and after school. He always comes home with a smile and I know he's been given space to read it he wants to or encouraged to play with the other children.
I cannot recommend Summan highly enough!
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Eloise
on 06/12/2023
My family have been with Summan since my eldest was in reception - she is now in Year 6. I am so grateful to have found Summan and feel very lucky that both my children have been looked after by her so well. Over the years it has become a home from home for them and they have been cared for with real kindness. It is great that school clubs can be accommodated for with later pick ups. We have really appreciated how reliable Summan and the rarity of being unavailable. The children have been given support with their reading and enjoyed being able to play with others and make the most of the outdoor space. Thank you Summan for all that you have done for us! I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend you to anyone who wants their child to be in a safe and caring environment.
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on 06/12/2023
Summan allows my wife and I to work guilt free, knowing that they were well looked after before and after school. The kindness of Summan and her whole family meant my girls have a home from home. She really seems to care about our children and spends time with them to help them with their academic and emotional development.
Summan is extremely reliable and never cancelled on us at short notice. The girls really value the outside space provided.
Summan has the children in good routines so and provides a good level of structure to ensure that the all of the children are happy.
When anyone asks for recommendations for a childminder, I have no issue recommending Summan.
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Chris
on 06/12/2023
My daughter attended this setting from 9 months old, she is now four and off to school and her time with Summan has been nothing short of wonderful!
Summan has been kind and nurturing throughout my daughters time with her and I firmly believe this has contributed hugely to her becoming so confident and kind. She is also more than ready to start her education journey and I attribute that to the care and guidance Summan has provided. Summan ensures the children in her care are always active and learning new things, whether that is the weekly playgroup sessions or learning through play at home, She fosters an environment built on respect and love and my child has thrived during her time here!
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sophie
on 04/09/2023
We were blessed to have our daughter under Summan’s care for 5 years. Feels just like yesterday!! Summan kindly agreed to help us with childcare arrangements when we were in real need. Still can’t forget that phone call, must say it was our best decision and no look back from there. Summan is more like family to us now. Summan is so reliable, organised, trustworthy and very professional. She ensured that kids are well behaved and disciplined. She has a lovely caring environment and our little one really enjoyed going to hers every day. She enjoyed reading and playing in the child care set up and the food Of course. I would hear praises everyday:) Summan always gave us daily updates and we didn’t have to worry about her at all as she was so well cared for. All the kids called her "Khala" (auntie) and took care of all kids like their Aunt. Summan's family is also very welcoming and also loved by the children. Can’t thankyou enough Summan. Love from all of us xx
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Krishna
on 10/07/2023
Summan has been incredible over the last 3yrs with my son since he started school. Ever reliable and so trustworthy, Summan has managed to create a caring, safe and organised environment where my son has felt so happy to go every day. All the children are part of the childminding family and you can tell everyone loves being there. Thank you!
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Katie
on 20/07/2021
I could not have dreamed of a better person to take care of my little one! She is unbelievably welcoming, friendly and amazing with the little ones, and I was always kept up to date on my child progress. She really wants the little ones to thrive, and I could see it in my child - She would sing and skip after I collected her!
Summan took such great care with my child, and if I could I would keep her there for much much longer - but we are now ready for big school. She has prepared my child for her next step, and I cannot be more grateful.
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Cathy
on 18/07/2021
My two daughters have been going to Summan for over two years from the ages of 4 (preschool) and 6 . They have loved her from the start, and have always been eager to go. Summan is flexible, utterly reliable, and absolutely trustworthy. She enabled me to go back to work in absolute confidence that the children were well cared for.
Summan supports the children with their school reading every day, and the children help each other. There are plenty of constructive games and imaginative play. There is a focus on manners, good behaviour, kindness and supporting each other. The girls love the food that Summan provides and have learned to try new foods. There are plenty of trips to the park.
The children call Summan "Khala" (auntie), and that's what she feels like. Summan's children and husband (registered as her assistant) are welcoming and also loved by the children. I thoroughly recommend Summan - we couldn't have found anyone better.
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Claire
on 13/03/2019
My 8 year old has been in after school care with Summan for the last 8 months. I have had an excellent experience with her and found her very professional, organised and flexible. My child is very happy there and I am extremely pleased that the children are encouraged to further learn through reading as well as the opportunity to play and wind down. Oh, and he loves Summans cooking too!
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on 01/01/2018
my baby girl has been looked after by summan since she was 8 month . now she is 2 year and five month. my little one like to spend time with her . everyday give me surprise . so i knew summan has looked after her really well with learning development . my huasban and i are really happy to find such wonderful child minder.
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Xiaodan
on 16/12/2017
Summan provided wonderful childcare for my daughter. My daughter loves to be with Summan and her family. Summan's effort to provide healthy food and towards child's development is commendable. She puts concious effort to develop child's reading and other behavioral abilities. Overall I am so happy with Summan's service.
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jvarma
on 03/12/2017
My darling daughter has thoroughly enjoyed her time with Summan and her family. I highly recommend her - particularly for those children transitioning from Nursery to Reception.
Summan and family have become an integral part of our extended family over the last year and a half. She has been a God-send. Her home has been the perfect environment to support my daughter as she transitioned from nursery to school. Summan's family ethics and focus on learning and development has been really wonderful. Summan makes time to listen to each child read, provides healthy dinners, ensures the children try new flavours, focuses on manners and treating everyone with respect, and there is not a second of TV!
The family environment that Summan welcomed my daughter into has provided a really important foundation for her learning and the development of a growth mindset.
I really do mean it when I say "Thank you. From the bottom of my heart."
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on 01/12/2017
My daughter enjoys spending time with her childminder and it really works for myself and hubby too as she is flexible with the hours.
She also takes her on day outings along with trips to the park to allow her to get some fresh air and to stretch her legs.
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Jo702
on 05/04/2017
I used Savera for December holidays and she was fantastic! My daughter loved it and enjoyed every moment. Savera is great with kids and very warm. She is very keen with kids and cares for their well being and growth. Thanks so much! Will definitely be using her again!!
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katien
on 18/01/2016
Response by
Rainbow Bears
on 18/01/2016:
Awwww Katie thank you so much for your kind words. I'm really touched. Sienna was a pleasure to look after and I pray I can find kids like her for my full time vacancies. Take care and thank you once again. God bless
Absolutely delighted with the childcare provision this lady provides for my daughter . She gives her fantastic care and nursing whilst maintaining at home standards of behaviour. My daughter has so much fun and opportunities and she is empowered with making her own choices/decisions. This childcare provider comes highly recommended and you can be safe in the knowledge that your children are being well looked after and cared for.
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on 07/01/2016
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Rainbow Bears
on 09/01/2016:
Hi Valery,
Hope you and Michelle are both well. I wanted to say thank you for such a lovely review. I'm genuinely moved by your kind words of appreciation of my service. Makes it all worthwhile. Thank you! Please consider me when you next require a childminder for Michelle. It will be a pleasure to look after her again.
Warm regards,
Summan
