Violeta

A fantastic childminder with an amazing setting

It's going to be a long review because we can't praise Violeta and her service enough.

Choosing a daycare provider for my baby was one of the most difficult decisions in my life and probably many parents, who are now at this stage, feel the same. I wanted to find a safe setting where my boy could thrive but I was also worried whether I could trust a complete stranger. We visited a few childcare providers but when we met Violeta we just knew she was the one!

Violeta is really passionate about working with toddlers and let's be honest, working with little ones is not a regular 9 to 5 job, it requires lots of passion and dedication to do it right and Violeta has what it takes.

Violeta's setting is based on Montessori philosophy and she puts lots of effort to nurture children's natural development. Our boy learns practical skills such as baking, cooking or watering plants, but he also enjoys nursery rhymes, playing various instruments, painting and spending time outside. All activities support his curiosity, confidence and independence but most importantly, he has lots of fun.

Violeta also educates children about different languages and religions which is fantastic.

The whole setting is very well adjusted for children's needs e.g. there is a small table and chairs in the kitchen, where children eat and cook together, there is a separate bathroom and a big patio where they can play outside even when it rains.

The setting is also very clean and well organised. I prepare my son's food but Violeta always returns his food containers clean and whenever I come to pick him up he is always clean and the nappy has been recently changed.

Violeta communicates with us throughout the day and sends us pictures so that we know what our boy has been up to and we don't feel like we miss out on these precious moments.

And the fact that our boy doesn't want to come home when I come to pick him up and wants me to join him playing instead, says it all.
He is a very happy baby and thrives in Violeta's setting. I can go to work and know that he is safe and is in the best hands he could be.

I am very grateful for Violeta's hard work and can't recommend her enough.

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by Joanna about Violeta on 19/03/2024

Outstanding service

My daughter has settled in very well in Violeta’s nursery ( in 2022) and has progressed greatly since she joined.
The educational environment is rich and stimulating, my daughter is making very good progress, they are constantly learning life skills, in a collaborative manner,tailored to their age needs but also challenged to progress above their age .
My daughter feels safe and supported, she has a good emotional bond with Violeta.
The learning resources are good, always updated and very stimulating, following the Montessory activities and areas of development. The nursery is always clean and well organised, with a good outside space for playing.
Overall, we are very happy with Violeta’s services.
As a former secondary school teacher myself, I see quality in her teaching methods.
I wholeheartly recommend Violeta as a childminder for our children, happy kid, happy life.

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by Ileana about Violeta on 11/03/2024

An excellent, professional and caring childminder.

Violeta has been childminding my son Noah since September 2022. She looks after him for 5 days each week.

I have been extremely happy with the care Noah has received, and the great progress he has made whilst in Violeta's care. Violeta’s home is always welcoming, clean and well organised and Noah has great fun playing with all the toys available/taking part in all the educational activities with the other children in her care.

She provides a wide, fun range of activities including plenty of outdoor exercise. I know Noah has recently enjoyed sand and water play, drawing and sticking, reading and puzzles as well as outings to the park, trips to feed the ducks and walks in the woods.
Violeta is a great communicator and has no trouble in gaining Noah’s confidence and therefore encouraging good behaviour and kindness and compassion to others, both skills which are important to us at home. When Noah steps outside his boundaries she responds with firm but kind discipline explaining what we would like to see in terms which he understands. When he is hurt or feeling under the weather I know that he feels happy to be comforted by her and I am confident that she can administer first aid If needed.

Although I provide Noah’s food each day I know that she will provide healthy snacks such as fruit and rice cakes if he is exceptionally hungry or keen to eat what the older children are eating. I am also aware that Violeta ensures good personal hygiene in encouraging all the children to wash their hands before eating and after using the toilet.

All in all I am thoroughly happy with the level of care Noah receives and I’m certain that being in such a positive and happy environment is helping him develop into a confident and self assured little boy.

I would absolutely recommend Violeta as a great and reliable childminder.

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by Irina about Violeta on 13/02/2024