Chrissi87's Reviews
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4.82 out of 5
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This childminder is highly praised for providing a nurturing, engaging, and flexible environment. Parents appreciate the varied activities, including baking, trips, and arts and crafts. The childminder is described as caring, loving, and attentive to children's needs. Many reviewers express gratitude for the excellent care provided and sadness when leaving due to relocation.
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Chrissy has looked after our son since he was 13 months old. He is now over 3.5yrs old, and we are reluctantly leaving due to moving out of the area.
I wish we could stay (or take Chrissy with us!).
It has been wonderful to see our son go from non-verbal to chatting about his day and all the varied and engaging activities he's been taking part in. Chrissy does so much with the children, for example: baking, gardening, trips to the zoo, parks, Heath, museums, rhyme times, ballet, city farm, not to mention the arts, crafts and other educational activities in her home (which is set up like a mini nursery).
Chrissy had continued to improve her setting over the years we've been with her, for example improving the outside space. She is also proactive in buying or making new resources to support the growing interests of her children (for example putting solar system pictures up for our son).
We found Chrissy by accident (when a nursery place fell through), and now I couldn't be more grateful for that twist of fate.
With no family locally, Chrissy has been a huge part of our son's early years. We will be forever grateful for the love, care and devotion she has shown at all times. Chrissy will be remembered fondly and missed enormously. If only we didn't have to move.
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Kate
on 11/11/2024
Being new to London, I was nervous about leaving my son with a childminder. However, Chrissy quickly put my worries to rest. She has a wonderful way of settling children and has been instrumental in helping my son become less fussy with food. The trips they took were always exciting and educational, and I always see how much my son enjoyed them. Overall, I'm so grateful to have found Chrissy. She's provided excellent care for my son, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to any parent seeking a loving and nurturing environment for their child.
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Paula
on 25/10/2024
Chrissy is the most wonderful childminder. Both my girls have been cared for by Chrissy since they were less than 12 months old and even when we moved to a totally different part of london I continued to drive them all the way there as I trusted Chrissy to look after them over all the other childcare settings I visited. Chrissy’s house is a proper little home. The girls greet her with open arms and can’t wait to get inside which is exactly what you want to see when you drop your children off. They receive lots of love and have lots of fun enjoying her huge amount of toys, varied games and creative activities and sweet outdoor play area. She cooks healthy home made organic food everyday, (no processed rubbish like many nurseries). Chrissy is extremely kind and so flexible, making life as easy as possible for working parents. She takes the stress out of childcare arrangements. I couldn’t recommend her more highly!
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RuthE
on 24/10/2024
Our son has spent 1 and a half years at Chrissy's setting, and it has been wonderful experience from day one. When we started, it was a very easy settling-in period - it was our boy's first time in any kind of childcare setting having just turned one years old and he settled in very easily.
Since then he has loved going to Chrissy's and clearly has a lot of fun with the range of activities they do at hers - weekly baking (they take what they make home with them...how cute!), art, crafts, sensory play, visiting local playgrounds, Parliament Hill paddling pool, the library, the city farm and more. I can see that Chrissy regularly replenishes the toys and activities she has, and also nicely sets them up for the children each day. Chrissy is clearly very knowledgeable in looking after children and has a wealth of experience. When we potty trained out boy, for example, Chrissy straighforwardly continued the process that we had started at home.
We are only leaving Chrissy because we are moving to a different part of London. My boy is certainly very sad to leave her (and the little friends he has made there), as are we!
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annaz1
on 21/07/2024
Chrissi and her team are absolutely fantastic. I highly recommend them!! We felt welcome from the first moment. This childminder has a big heart und really cares for your little one(s). They provide a stunning variety of activities for the kids (baking, crafting, cooking, trips to the zoo, playground, sensory play, reading, rhyme time etc) as well as self-cooked food which my son really enjoyed. My little one came to Chrissi with 10 months - and settled-in immediately. In the mornings he gets welcomed with a big smile and a hug. At pick-up he's always happy and had a great time.
Another plus I'd like to mention is Chrissi's flexibility when I needed different/longer hours. She always made it possible - even on very short notice!
So lucky we found her!!
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Anna
on 13/06/2024
We sent our 7-month-old daughter to Chrissi. As this was our first time sending our daughter to childcare, we were a bit nervous, but after we saw that our daughter was so happy at Chrissi's we immediately felt at ease. Chrissi always did a fantastic job and we felt that our child was in a loving and caring environment where she could explore, learn and grow. She greated us each morning with a big smile and gave Ellie a big hug. She always very kind and considerate to us. I would highly recommend Chrissi to any other parents.
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Mike
on 12/03/2024
My little girl has been with Chrissy and her team since September. Chrissy was absolutely amazing during the settling in process; very accommodating, nurturing and reassuring as I panicked about going back to work and having to leave my baby for the first time.
The setting was what drew us in instantly. We loved that it was like an intimate little nursery. Lots of different activities set up, personalised space on walls with pictures of family for the children. A nice space for babies to sleep in cots upstairs with baby monitors although Chrissy was also very flexible about adjusting to my little girl’s needs as at the time she was still breastfed and contact napped! She adjusted very well with Chrissy’s help.
The food is also amazing, home cooked and healthy hot meals and snacks throughout the day.
They do follow EYFS so take part in lots of stimulating activities, and they attend a rhyme time at the local library once a week. There is a small outdoor space and they take them to the park which is good to know.
Chrissy and her team have been very attentive, helpful and flexible and we will be sad to say goodbye as we move on.
The one bit of constructive feedback we would give would be related to communication as there is a bit of a language barrier.
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Siobhan
on 04/04/2023
I went to see this place today. I can’t believe this is the same place that gets so many good reviews. I don’t want to bias anyone so do go check it out for yourself but I personally wouldn’t want to send my children there
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mummy80
on 27/01/2023
This is our first month with Chrissi and I couldn’t be happier. She and her team are so kind and helpful. My daughter loves going there.
They keep me updated with her daily activities what she eats ..etc and they even send daily pictures which makes me feel assured about how she spends her time there.
I also like how they are accommodating and welcoming when it comes to extra days or hours.
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Noha
on 02/08/2022
Where can I begin with Chrissi and her wonderful team?
Having explored other childcare options, we have been so pleased with our choice. My daughter was so happy and developed leaps and bounds, since joining a year ago.
Chrissi and the team are constantly doing activities, nature walks, baking club, arts and crafts and the children love it.
Chrissi, Jean and Nadeesha are all so nurturing, caring and loving to the children- I have no doubts that my daughter is happy.
A true delight!
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Megala
on 02/08/2022
Chrissi had our first son Alfie from 11 months until 2.5 and he absolutely loved it there.. a lot of this was through Covid so very tricky time. It was such a nurturing and warm environment full of love and fun. I would have been totally lost without Chrissi she has been such a personal support to our family too.. All of Chrissis team are fantastic and Alfie still talks about them now. Our youngest son started there at 10 months and is thriving there having a great time I see pics everyday and he is just so happy. Chrissi is a very important part of our lives and someone we will be forever grateful to. I would happily talk to anyone further and couldn't recommend this childminders more.
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Emma
on 20/04/2022
Our 2 boys went to Chrissy and we couldn't have been happier. Chrissy and her team are super friendly, caring and looked after our children as if they were theirs. We truly felt as if Chrissy was an extension to our family. She was super flexible and would help us evolve our children's routine as they grew up, working hand in hand with us.
With our first boy, we had a book which she would fill in to give us super useful updates about his day. With our second boy, there was an app where we could get live updates and even pictures which was such a lovely touch. Our boys were exposed to a multitude of activities including messy play, painting, singing and we created entire folders with their creations. They also loved the walks outside to spot the ducks or play in the playground.
I highly recommend Chrissy and her team for both babies or toddlers.
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Alzala
on 11/03/2022
Our son went to Chrissy’s for two days a week, for a period of 9 months, and we couldn’t have been happier. Chrissy and her colleagues are all super friendly and kind, and gave our son a warm and welcoming environment. He made friends with the other children and Chrissy provided excellent activities. He loved the trips out to local playgrounds and all of the fun things they did at home. He was quite fussy with food before starting here and Chrissy helped him to start exploring a wider variety of food. I would highly recommend Chrissy.
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JS48
on 05/12/2021
My son attended Chrissy’s for almost 2 years and thoroughly enjoyed his time there. Chrissy and her wonderful team provide a warm and homely environment where children can thrive, with a variety of activities including crafts, baking, rhyme time and park visits. They really cared for my son and I was always confident that he was well looked after. I really appreciated Chrissy’s flexibility (eg, continuing my son’s nap routine when he first started with her) and the regular updates she would provide, both written and in-person. My son still speaks about her fondly. I’m so grateful to have found Chrissy and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her.
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Nausheen
on 01/12/2021
My daughter attended Chrissy's for two years from the age of 1. Chrissy and her team are simply wonderful. You could not find a more caring, warm and gentle person. She is a natural with babies and toddlers and I always felt that my little girl was in great hands. Chrissy and her team provide a variety of fun activities including art and baking club and the children are provided lovely home-cooked meals. In addition, Chrissy helped Sienna with a number of transitions including toilet training and welcoming a new sibling as well as gently encouraging her to learn new skills to aid independence. Chrissy went above and beyond for us when we had a new baby to provide flexible care to Sienna and I don't know what we would have done without her. We have now moved out of the area and only wish we could send our newest child to Chrissy when the time comes. I would highly recommend Chrissy's to anyone who is looking for a homely, social, fun and loving childcare setting.
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Amanda
on 10/11/2021
Chrissy and her team have minded my son since he was 18m (now 5.5years old), and now my daughter (16m). My son still speaks fondly of her, and living in London where trust is not easy to find, I will forever be grateful for finding Chrissy. She and her team are loving, and caring and allow the children they care for be exactly that, children. They provide guidance and steer them to learn and grow accordingly to their age, but allow for mess and show love when they have (inevitable) booboos. They are helpful and will make adjustments for working parents and their unreliable work schedules, all the while making sure the children have full days filled with activities and play. A strong advocate for children who appreciates that babies cannot speak, so they will always dedicate patience and time to create ways of communicating with them.
As we are moving, our time with Chrissy comes to an end, and i know it will be hard to find childcare this reliable, caring, and helpful. Thank you Chrissy and team for wonderful memories, giving my children a great starting point for relationships and trust, and loving them!
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Eliana
on 22/07/2021
Our Daughter started with Chrissy and her team sept 2020 and attended all through lock down and during the coronavirus. Bella was 18 months when she started. Chrissy and her team are kind and really caring and I felt that our Daughter was is in very safe hands.
Chrissy and her team provided us with a safe nurturing and fun place during the coronavirus pandemic.
Our daughter was continually making, singing and taking part in age appropriate activities with a group of children under Chrissy’s guidance. Chrissy was literally a life line for us with the pandemic and was very flexible and able to change and adapt times and number of sessions according to what suited us and the schedule of my other two children. A life saver.
Chrissy provides tasty meals which are all home made. Bella soon became very independent with self care such as eating and toilet training.
I have no hesitation in recommending Chrissy.
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Lyndsey
on 21/07/2021
Our now 3 year old daughter has been very happy with Chrissie and her team for the past 2.5 years (and hence so have the parents). It's testament to them that Charlotte is excited to go to childcare in the morning. They really did care for Charlotte and were genuinely interested in her development.
Pre-lockdown there were regular outings e.g. feeding the ducks, baking club. Chrissie adapted well to the significant challenges that Covid has presented e.g. baking is now done at home rather and an external club.
Feedback is frequent, Chrissi is easy to communicate with and has provided us with flexibility wherever possible (and often at short notice from our side).
We are very happy that our daughter has attended childcare with Chrissi (and the team) and have no hesitations in recommending her services.
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Mark
on 06/02/2021
Chrissi and her team of assistants have provided a great level of care for our daughter from 11months- 19months. They provided healthy meals and snacks and do a variety of fun activities with the children- walks to the park, the library, rhyme time, painting, baking etc. Our daughter was always happy to see them in the morning and was well taken care of. Thanks so much for the love and care you have shown.
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Janis
on 21/07/2020
Chrissy and her assistants provide great care and safe environment for little ones, our 18 months old son settled quickly in her care. They take kids out to lovely activities in the mornings (like rhyme time and baking class) and provide home cooked food. There's a great front garden with lots of toys - our son loves it. Also with help of Chrissy he potty trained very quickly.
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Svetlana
on 27/08/2019
My son loved his time with Chrissy. They take them out in the mornings.
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Tiffany
on 01/07/2019
Chrissie was amazing for one year for our son Adam. She is really nice, caring, her house is full of love. She was like an auntie for us. Our son loved her, he was so tiny, we were really anxious to leave him in the first place. She participated well in his education, he made progress every day at her setting. Her 2 assistants were also amazing, and her house is like a mini nursery! I truly trust her and recommend her.
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