Vikki's Reviews
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(5 from 25 reviews)
My little boy started with Vikki in April 24 and I have had such a positive experience, I would definitely recommend vikkis little Vikings to anyone.
My little boy started just after his first birthday and had never been left with anyone else, which meant he took a while to get used to others caring for him and to settle in, he was initially really upset every time he was dropped off (which would have been the case wherever he went). Vikki could not have managed this better and was happy to extend his settling in sessions. I felt everything was done within my son's timeframe and communication around this was brilliant. I feel they all put in so much effort to reassure him (and me!).
My little boy is now so happy to go in and really excited to get in and play, waving me off most mornings. Since he has started he has made massive progress and I think being around the older children has really bought him on. There are really good daily updates around what he has eaten, when he has napped and I know if there is anything I need to know, I can just message Vikki who always replies quickly.
I am so pleased I chose Vikkis little Vikings and feel reassured my son is in good hands!
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I am so happy to send my little girl to Vikki’s. She settled in straight away and is desperate to get in and get playing as soon as we reach her front door. The days are varied with lots of different activities, circle time, toy rotations, singing, dancing, crafts and outside time which my little girl adores. Vikki provides beautiful home made meals and snacks (which tend to be healthy fruit/ berries etc) which my girl always eats. There is a really positive culture around food and eating variety.
The team are so caring, she is always happy to see them and she talks about them when we are at home. They are so caring about her and go absolutely above and beyond. My little girl clearly feels able to be her true self with them and they have really got to know her. She loves the mixed age range of the group and you can see her experience with babies (even at 18 months old!) and she shows no signs of being intimidated by much older children either.
Vikki’s has made going back to work a thousand times easier. I had such mum guilt but since seeing how much my child wants to go to Vikki’s and how great it is for her language and social development skills, this guilt has completely evaporated. I am so grateful to Vikki.
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We have had an excellent experience of Vikki’s Vikings. My 10 month old daughter settled in quickly as Vikki and the team provided comfort and a home from home experience. Since then she has grown to love playing alongside other children and has been exposed to a range of different homemade foods. Having putting our first child in nursery we feel that this has been a much easier transition.
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Our Son has been going to Vikki’s since he was just 10 months old and he has always loved it. Vikki regularly sends us WhatsApp updates during the day and always makes sure we are in the loop. We get a daily diary of what he has been up to including menu, toileting, naps and activities. We find this so nice to read through each day and also to check back on when needed. (Eg nap time) Rowan has had one or two illnesses and Vikki is always so prompt and caring when letting us know. Vikki’s beautiful home is so warm and welcoming and I am in awe at how she keeps it so clean and tidy! All the ladies at Vikki’s have a clear bond with Rowan and he is happy to go to any one of them. Rowan is vegetarian and Vikki is great at catering his options and keeping them varied. Nap time and getting to sleep was one of my biggest anxieties with starting childcare and Vikki’s flexible approach has been amazing.
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Our little girl Cora started with Vikki's Little Vikings in May '23 and we couldn't recommend her enough to anyone looking for a caring, dependable and affordable childminder. She was made to feel at home from the first day and can't get enough of the fun and educational activities provided by the brilliant team. Baby yoga is one of her favourites!
Vikki provides us with excellent communication; there is never a request that goes unnoticed. We love the photos they share with us of our daughter during the day and enjoy reading the daily journal of all her activities, meals and sleep routines too!
Our daughter has developed so rapidly thanks to the focused attention provided by Vikki and her team. She loves to come home and show us things she's learned or the craft and artwork she's loved creating there. Socially, she has come on leaps and bounds with the Little Vikings
Vikki has always been highly flexible and organised, even offering to cater for our childminding needs at short notice. She and her team make our daughter feel so special — she adores spending time with then!
If you're looking for a flexible and dedicated childminder who will make your child feel like one of their own, then we simply can't recommend Vikki's Little Vikings enough!
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Our son, Toby started with Vikki in September, as I went back to work after Maternity leave. He was only around 8 months, so I was of course a bit anxious with him being so little. Vikki was amazing. She was super reassuring and regularly got in touch to check in and ask about Toby. The settling in sessions were fab and helped put my mind at ease. We were sent photos of how Toby got on which were so lovely to see!
With the travel time to and from work, we need the full day, so Vikki’s hours of 730-545 are perfect. Despite the long day, Toby always comes out with a smile and is happy to go to Vikki or the team in the mornings. We love reading his daily journal that documents what he’s been upto and how he’s got on at meal times.
Vikki is also very accommodating with arranging extra sessions, which we really appreciate. And the little things like advice with teething / rashes / tummy upset are also amazing, as being first time parents we are always a bit unsure!
Mainly, we know Toby is thriving and he definitely has way more fun at Vikki’s than at home!
Vikki, Gemma, Claire and Megan are all fantastic and work really hard to make sure all the children are happy and cared for, and really get to know each and every one of the children they care for. I am so thankful I found out about VLV and was able to get Toby a space - I cannot recommend them enough!
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Our 2.5 year old started at Vikki's in September. It took a while for him to settle but Vikki was really flexible changing to half days during this period and the girls worked hard to help him feel at home. Now he has a big smile on his face at drop off and talks about his day and his Little Viking friends at home.
Vikki has been so flexible with my shift work and has been great at helping us recently persevere through toilet training. Our son absolutely loves singing during "circle time", playing in the garden and the crafts that Vikki works hard to plan.
Our son has come on leaps and bounds since starting at Vikki's. His language developed quickly as soon as he started and he has come out of his shell a lot in social situations.
Vikki and the girls have a lot of patience and we are very thankful for everything they do.
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Our daughter, Betsy, started with Vikki and her little Vikings in January 2022 having just turned one and we couldn’t be happier with our decision to send her there. From day one it has felt like a home from home for Betsy and she settled in so quickly which is a real testament to how friendly and welcoming Vikki and her team are. Even before Betsy started we felt very welcomed and Vikki was brilliant at arranging settling in days to make sure both us and Betsy were comfortable with the new environment.
Betsy is very content going to Vikki’s house and loves all the activities and fun they get up to. She also loves learning Makaton with the team and often surprises us with the signs she has learnt! Betsy is one of the youngest Vikings at the moment but there is a good mix of ages and we personally feel this is a big plus compared to a nursery setting as Betsy enjoys playing around the older children and it has really helped her development. Betsy is also a big fan of Vikki’s cooking!
Vikki is incredibly organised and accommodating which makes it easy for us to plan our childcare. Communication is faultless and the daily summaries of Betsy’s day are always fun to read. Vikki and her team have made a real effort to get to know Betsy and what she likes/dislikes and the bond they have already is great. The team all have so much passion and enthusiasm for what they do and it shows everyday.
It can be a difficult choice to decide where to send your child in these important early years but we’re so pleased that we found Vikki’s Vikings and would not hesitate to recommend to others.
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I can't rate Vikki's Little Vikings highly enough! My daughter has been going for 4 months now and has settled so well and so quickly. The settling in sessions really helped both of us!
Vikki and the team are so friendly and professional. Each day is filled with fun activities which are shared with us through her daily diary and I really enjoy reading about what she has been up to during the day. There is a great range of food offered which is all home cooked and has really helped with eating at home.
VLV feels like a home from home and each member of the team knows the children so well. I can't fault the communication home both through the diary and chats at drop off and pick up.
My daughter is thriving there and we're really happy we found Vikki and became part of the Viking gang!
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The Vikki's Little Vikings team have been looking after my little one for over a year now. My daughter has not long turned two and VLV is a real home-from-home for her. It's lovely to see how much her confidence has grown over the past year and see the updates on her development. She loves the routine the team and other kiddies have which is helping to prepare her for big school. All of the girls are fantastic and Vikki is very personable and down to earth. They all do such a great job and it's so rewarding to see with how my daughter is flourishing. Vikki is very organised and runs a tight ship - the little ones all have structured play and learning sessions, with some craft, yoga and other activities thrown in. She also cooks lots of homemade meals for the little ones to enjoy, helping to expand their growing taste buds! It's always lovely to see what type of craft my daughter has made. I look forward to reading her diary and love the photos showing what she's been up to! Her appetite has grown since she has been at VLV's - and from the diary I can see she is eating/trying most things now which is great to see as she went through a fussy stage. She's also made some friendships and has a few friends who she chatters to me about which is very sweet. I'm really pleased with all of the hard work the girls have put in with my daughter's development as she always seems so happy now when I drop her off. There's usually a big smile on her face when I go to pick her up after all the day's excitement. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending Vikki and her team for all your childcare needs.
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