Advance's Reviews

highly recommend

This review is based solely on an interview we had with Sarah. In the end we found someone living closer to us and went with the easier logistics but it was a difficult decision as we really liked Sarah and her setting. It was evident from the interview that Sarah has a very sensible and caring approach to children and caring for them. Our son was immediately very comfy in the playroom. There was abundance of toys and the setting was safe and comfortable. Garden is also adjusted to children’s safety. Sarah offers trips to parks, farms, toddler groups and has a car with every possible car seat for a child. It seemed a very good option for our son if only it was closer to our location. Highly recommended!
Ps. Food is provided by parents so the star rating related to food doesn’t apply to Sarah.

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by Aneta about Advance on 06/01/2023

Response by Advance on 07/01/2023:

Thank you for your kind words.
It was a pleasure to meet with you all.
It was a shame that we were not closer together.
Wishing you all the very best in you new childcare journey.

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My son has been with Sarah since Feb16, I can not fault his time with her at all. He loves going to her and I’m sure he’d be happy to stay longer :) I know I don’t have to worry about him when he’s with Sarah.

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by Parent about Advance on 22/05/2018

Absolutely lovely lady

Sarah is such a lovely lady I have spoken to Sarah on the phone on more then one occasion and was really polite she phoned me back and took the time to listen and understand my childcare needs and was really honest . so thank you so much x x I would have no hesitations to place my child in this lady care x x

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by Dawn about Advance on 09/05/2018

Very Rude

I called to enquire about childminding for my 2 years old daughter, she was very rude at first , without listening me she just hanged up by saying she don't have any space available.
I am glad i know this beforehand.

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by Smita about Advance on 04/05/2018

Response by Advance on 04/05/2018:

Thank you for your review. I understand that this may be your personal impression of me. But you have completely disregarded the situation I was in at the time of your call. Firstly I was working. Three little ones, two of which are special needs. We were at the park and my focus was on them. I tried asking you to call back later, but you talked over me. I also told you that I was full to which you weren't happy about. Unfortunately we did get cut off as the signal in Thorndon woods isn't the best, yet I still tried to call you back as soon as a signal was available. You did not answer. I appriciate you're view of your experience with the call. But you should have taken into account the situation in it's entirety before passing judgement. I think maybe you were a little to quick to judge.

Amazing x

Sarah is amazing she goes above and beyond as a childminder. My son has been going to Sarah since September 2016 and he is so happy there. As i am, as i know he is happy and safe x

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by Sinead about Advance on 30/11/2016

Response by Advance on 30/01/2017:

Thank you. Your young man is a pleasure to work with. x