Monika Taratajcio's Reviews

Beyond amazing

My son, Mark has been at Monika’s setting (Happydaisies) for four years and has blossomed during his time there. The team, ethos, and caring environment are all very heartwarming. Paula, Dora and Kaisa are fabulous staff they care so much about the children, every day there is a new activity or experience planned, and he seems to be thriving from the variety. It was great to see Mark so excited about going there. Mark has enjoyed all his time at daycare, and we have been incredibly and superbly impressed with their nurturing, caring, and professional approach to children. The general communications from the team in Monika’s setting are also exemplary.

Thank you so much for all you have done in making our son feels comfortable, cared for, loved for, and most importantly, safe.

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by Tatiana about Monika Taratajcio on 13/09/2022

FANTASTIC CHILDMINDER

I feel privileged to have had the opportunity of sending my daughters to Monika’s setting. After my first daughter was born, I searched and searched for the right childminder, and just when I was about to give up, I was recommended Monika by a friend.

At our first meeting it just felt perfect! All the children there were happy, engaged and enjoying the variety of activities on offer. My daughter settled in immediately, which made going to work a lot easier for me. The regular updates and photographs throughout the day meant that I could feel involved even when I wasn’t there.

The nursery is extremely well equipped and each member of staff plays a vital role. Food is prepared daily with only the best ingredients (my daughters loved the food there more than they did at home!). Monika and her team are by far the best I have ever met. Nothing is ever too much and they regularly go above and beyond the call of duty to ensure that every child’s physical and emotional needs are met.

The quality of the education provision is excellent! Both my daughters have had a fantastic start to their education, with daily stimulating activities which follow the EYFS curriculum. The children love the variety of activities and are encouraged to explore the world around them through play. Monika has a unique gift of recognising each child’s individual needs and supports them in their development. My daughter even took her first steps there, which Monika managed to capture on camera.

Each and every child is loved and safe in Monika’s care. She ensures that they all feel part of a large family and that is what makes her setting outstanding in every way. I have worked in education for 15 years and can honestly say that Monika’s setting provides the best care for children and gives them a great start in life.

Monika and her team of superstars, Paula, Dora and Kaisa, are more than just childminders, they have also become great friends. We have recently moved country and the most difficult part of our move was saying goodbye to Monika and the girls. I cannot thank them enough for all their support over the years.

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by amcnamee about Monika Taratajcio on 19/01/2021

The most wonderful, nurturing environment

Monika and the girls are so unique in their approach; each and every child is special to them and they understand exactly what each child needs to make them develop, blossom and be happy!

We started to send our son here from when he was 7 months old, as my niece and nephew had also attended Happy Daisies and their parents could not recommend Monika and the girls highly enough; they were full of only praise for the team and setting. Even though I was aware of how amazing they are here, they continue to impress me with how much they love, nurture and personalised care they provide for children here. My son is so happy, every morning he looks forward to going; he started off so shy and reserved and has now developed into a laughing, happy, curious little boy and Monika and the team have played such a big role in this.

They provide such a stimulating environment to encourage development, so many different activities and plenty of outdoor play when possible to get children in touch with nature. I have seen my son develop so much since attending here, he is provided with everything he needs and more; fun, friends, nourishing food and plenty of love.The whole team is so lovely and always so positive. They are able to provide help and advice when needed with no judgement and we feel so blessed and lucky that our son is able to come here. I am never worried about him when he is with Monika and the girls as I know that he is being looked after and cared for just as much as when he is at home, which says everything! Thank you Monika and everyone at Happy Daisies for bringing such joy into our lives!

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by Sejal about Monika Taratajcio on 05/11/2020

Absolutely amazing

Monika and all her assistants are absolutely amazing, they are passionate and really care about every single child. My both daughters didn't want to go home and they have received so much love and attention from Monika that I could never ask for.
I would recommend Monika with warm heart as I have never met anyone like her and until now I am struggling to find childminder as she has put my expectations very high ♥️
I can call her "second mum" for my children.

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by Aleksand about Monika Taratajcio on 06/10/2019

Beyong amazing

My son and daughter were with Monika’s from the age of 1 years to 4years. They continue to go there in the holidays now aged 5 and 8.
Monika provides an excellent service giving the children a well stimulated , caring and nurturing environment for children to grow and develop. I feel confident and safe leaving my children with her. Both kids enjoys, loves and looks forward to going to the setting.

Monika and her girls sweet, warm and very professional. House was always very clean, food amazing ( homemade) she provides amazing routine for all kids. My son could play outside a lot ( as he loves to be outside)He was always happy to stay with her. I've never had any problems with her, she was always open for my suggestions , ready to help, very patient . I would highly recommend her to anyone. If you really want to find someone you can trust, choose Monika

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by bav1 about Monika Taratajcio on 03/12/2018

AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING!

I don't even know where to start this review. Monika and her team of wonderful, caring superstars started looking after my little boy when he was 10 months old. Monika was recommended by a good friend of mine and even though we lived far away, as soon as we met her we knew that this was the place we wanted for our son.

The nursery environment is unlike any other nursery and childminders we had visited (and we had visited many)! The girls genuinely care and love each and every child in their care. The go over and above the call of duty to make your child feel safe, loved, cared for and nurtured. As if that wasn't enough, Rhyan developed and thrived so well with Monika. He is an August born child and so the youngest in the school year and it is only with Monika's brilliant approach that Rhyan passed all the 3+ entrance exams we sat him for and he got into (the incredibly difficult to get into) Highgate Pre-Prep!

Monika provides a very unique setting where nurture and education are of paramount importance to all who work there. The education the children get there is excellent and so much more advanced than anywhere else, it really does prepare children so well for their school journey. Rhyan attended Monika's from aged 10 months until nearly 3 when he started at Highgate Pre-Prep.

Even though we have moved far away now (Finchley), we are still bringing our little one to Monika's as we could not dream of sending him anywhere else.

The food is amazing, freshly cooked and healthy with lots of fruit and veg. Monika personally texts each parent with photos and anecdotes throughout the day. HAPPY BABY, HAPPY PARENTS! We genuinely could not have dreamed of better childcare for our precious children.

Thank you Monika and the team, you are absolute stars!

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by Parent about Monika Taratajcio on 20/08/2018

Amazing Amazing Amazing!!!

Monika and Paula have been looking after my daughter since she was just over 8 months old. She is now 4.5 and still with them joined by her little brother who is now 1.5. I work quite far from home so I can’t stress enough how important it is for me to know that my kids are in good hands and are happy spending their day with people they love and people I can totally trust. All the girls working with Monika are very attentive, caring and loving. You can feel how genuine their behaviour is and it makes you appreciate their care even more. And kids absolutely adore them and cry (literally!) when they have to go home! I can see how hard they all work but they are always cheerful even at the end of a very tiring day. I could not praise all the girls enough. I would recommend them to anyone who has any reservations about leaving their children looked after by other people. Any worries I could have had, just disappeared the moment I realised how happy and joyful environment they create.

We regularly receive photos and updates re: kids wellbeing and progress. If anything out of ordinary happens, we would be informed or asked questions. At the end of each day we know all about activities during the day, naps taken, meals eaten (always freshly cooked meals, fresh fruit with natural yoghurt etc.).

I could not recommend any other place more genuinely than Monika’s place. It's the warmest, safest and funniest place on earth. It’s like your kids are in a paradise while you’re at work :-).

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by Parent about Monika Taratajcio on 20/08/2018

Happy baby

My wife and I are first time parents, and in September 2011, we were in a position where wh had to start leaving our 1 year old daughter with a childminder. A friend of mine has his son go to Monika and Paula's and he is a very happy baby. From his recommendation I also approached Monika and Paula, and we began leaving our daughter with them.

Both Monika and Paula take extremely good care of our baby, and she is very happy there. Our daughter always look forward to going to the childminders and for the first time i have noticed that on arrival, she totally ignores me, and runs off with either Monika or Paula. I guess this goes to show how happy she is there. Monika and Paula are so good at what they do that our daughter does not seem to miss not having either my wife or me with her.

Due to our work requirements, on occassions, we have to drop our daughter off early. Monika and Paula are very accomodating for us and have changed their routines to suit ours. I do not think any people would do this.

I could not recommend another childminder more highly than Monika and Paula. I regard myself as being lucky for finding someone like them to look after our child.

They are great.

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by Parent about Monika Taratajcio on 16/10/2011

Extremely happy

Monika and Paula Look after my daughter who is one year old since the beginning of September this year. They came highly recommenced from my cousin whose son they looked after for 4 years.

Both are the best in what they do, always polite and have excellent manners. They are the kind of people children should be around all the time. The passion and love they have for their job is simply amazing. They love the children under their care as if they are their own. i know my daughter is well looked after when she is at their care. i have no worry when i am at work, i get regular text messages from Monika on the things she does throughout the day.

i would recommend Monika and Paula wholeheartedly. i am extremely happy with the way my daughter is looked after and its the best decision i have made for best interest of my daughter.

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by Ayeda75 about Monika Taratajcio on 05/10/2011

A godsend

Monika looked after my son for 2 days a week from the age of 10 months until he started reception a couple of weeks ago, aged 4 and a half. I knew within a few minutes of meeting Monika and being in her home that she was the right person to look after my son. Her reassuring and calm manner made it easy for me to return to work knowing that he was being looked after so well and I knew he wouldn't be bored with the variety of activities Monika provides.

My son was always happy to go to Monika's because he had such fun, love and security there. At the end of each day, Monika would let me know what my son had been doing that day and how much he had eaten and slept, etc. I have loved walking towards Monika's house at the end of the day and hearing all the children laughing.

I have absolutely no hesitation recommending Monkia and Paula. They have both been godsends.

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by Parent about Monika Taratajcio on 05/10/2011