Gail

My son loves going to Gail's

When I first contacted Gail enquiring about a space and the services provided, I was given all the information promptly.

Gail took her time and went through everything with me. She was also very accommodating when it came to settles for my little boy.

The home environment was so warm and welcoming. Gail has a wide variety of both indoor and outdoor toys for the children.
My little boy settled in right away.

My son gets so excited when I tell him he's off to Gail's. This is reassuring for me, when I am dropping him off while I go to work.

Gail also provides updates throughout the day of what activities they have been up to via pictures and messages.

Seeing the bond they have is lovely.

I would highly recommended.

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by Hayley about Gail on 25/09/2022

Excellent

Gail has looked after both of my children since they were babies. My eldest now in school, asks to visit Gail frequently as she has become part of the family.

I have no reservations about recommending Gail as a childminder.

Please rest assured that any communications I’ve had over the past 4 years in which my children have attended have been seamless.

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by Julie about Gail on 20/09/2022

Removed from waiting list and cancelled meeting

Terrible...! I was so overjoyed to hear from goal that she had a Monday to Thursday place available which I could be put on her waiting list. I scheduled to meet her twice and she cancelled on extremely short notice, the first time telling me her daughter had toothache and the second telling me she now only had 2 days available. This is after weeks of communication, sorting funding and informing my daughters nursery.

Despite telling me I had a place. For Nov 1st she offered these hours instead to a parent already on her books. Although that's her perogative, there was absolutely zero communication and no reply to texts sent.

Absolutely not someone I would feel comfortable leaving my daughter with considering the severe lack of communication and information.

0/10 would not recommend

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by Nicola about Gail on 20/09/2022

Response by Gail on 20/09/2022:

Nicola, I’m sorry to hear you left a negative review when we have not even yet met. I would like to confirm that I did not offer you a space - I only told you what availability I had at present. With regards to funding, i explained to you how a transfer request would work; at your request and explained that it would have to go to a meeting at the council who would decide if it is approved. Nothing had been put in place as a space is not confirmed until a visit has taken place, and both parties are happy to proceed and it has been agreed by the council that a transfer of funding can take place: and the the transfer forms signed by both providers. I did say i had spaces available and we arranged for you to come visit so we could meet each other. Unfortunatly i could not predict my daughter would wake that morning with a broken tooth that needed attention from a dentist. I did contact you first thing to let you know; I appologise if this upset you.
As for the space, as explained to you a current parent required it and as per my policies current parents take priority for spaces. Thanks for your enquiry

My son loves her!

My little boy is 2 and started going to Gail about 6/7 months ago. She was so welcoming and lovely that he settled in really quickly and really enjoyed going there. He used to be in a bigger nursery and every morning drop off with tears and upset but he’ll walk into Gail’s happy as Larry! They have a lovely bond and he is so well taken care of. He eats and naps better than he ever does at home and comes home tired from a busy day of fun. She has also been super flexible and helpful during all this COVID madness. I highly recommend Gail’s services and have even increased my own days. She will also text you regularly throughout the day and send pictures and videos of the kids having a great time for that extra reassurance.

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by Laurenp9 about Gail on 01/03/2021

A wonderful childminder

My daughter has been going to Gail since she was 11 months old. She always has a wonderful time and loves to play with the other children, including Gail’s girls who are excellent with her.

Gail has a variety of both indoor and outdoor toys and activities for the children. We receive daily updates on the things our daughter has been doing that day and we love the photos/videos that Gail sends us.

Gail prepares the children healthy snacks and lunch which our daughter enjoys. Gail takes on board the children’s likes and dislikes and has worked with us to keep our daughter’s routine similar to how it would be at home.

Gail has established a fabulous relationship with our daughter and we know that she is going to have a great day with Gail which gives us comfort.

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by Stacey about Gail on 26/02/2021