My son Kai started with Phillipa when he was only 10 months old and stayed with her till he was 4 and half. If I could of kept him there for longer I would have, but sadly the time had to come for him to start school. I wouldn’t know where to start with the amazing job Phillipa has done not just with Kai but with all the children she has had in her care.
She is a kind, loving, friendly, and warm person inside and out. She is extremely patient with all the children she looks after and encourages them to try new things as well teaches them all about the world around them by going on nature walks and to the beach.
One of the reasons I chose a childminder is because Kai is a very active little boy and needed to be out and about. Every day Phillipa would take them to baby groups, the beach, National Trusts, play parks and even when it was raining she would set up activities at the house, whether it be painting, baking or messy play. She was always happy to do the messy bits that is parents dread doing at home.
She would celebrate all the special occasions such as Christmas, birthdays, new year, Easter, Autumn, firework night and new year. She would also teach them about other celebrations such as Chinese New Year!
Kai always ate so well and healthy and was given a variety of different foods to try.
Phillipa is amazing at keeping parents up to date with what’s app photos and messages about how your children are doing throughout the day! It is sooo lovely seeing all the lovely photos and activities they where up to that day.
She keeps you informed about how your child is progressing through Tapersty as well as their own written journal. She is brilliant at keeping these up to date too!
Phillipa also gives you the time to talk at pick up and tells you about what they have been up to and offers an abundance of support if she feels there is a concern and what we can do together to help your child move forward.
Her children are also so supportive with the children she looks after. My son and hers became extremely close as well as all the children had such strong bonds as they all started at a similar time and finished at the same time. We still meet up with each other now!
Phillipa is the best childminder out there and I will absolutely be sending my daughter to her next year, even if I am not in the area as there is no other childminder I would want her to go to. Thank you so much Phillipa for all you have done for Kai as well as us as a family… we truely grateful!

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