Reviews for Childminder in Clifton - Paulette Biggs

Childcare with a big heart! ?

We came to Paulette at a time of desperate need when our daughter had been in hospital with meningitis and really needed some loving care in her recovery. She has some restrictive dietary needs and her care all round had been appalling at a local nursery. Paulette has offered stable, loving and responsive care which our daughter has thrived in. She has gone from strength to strength in Paulette's care - emotionally, physically and mentally.
Paulette is able to offer intuitive care based on a child's needs whilst still incorporating their needs within the care she offers to other children in her care. In addition to being loving and caring, Paulette has a professional approach to all she does and provides all policies, procedures and information to parents for regular review.
We cannot praise and thank Paulette enough for the way she has supported our daughter and our family. She is a rare gem!

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by Parent about Paulette Biggs on 16/03/2017

Paulette is my children's second Mum!

My twins have been attending Paulette's setting since 2012 since they were a year old. They always look forward to attending as it is like their second home and second family! They have made firm friends with the other children who attend, some of which attend the same school. There is always something for them to do; activities, outings, reading/writing - I know they are kept busy as they sleep well! Paulette provides a "home-from-home" setting in a lovely atmosphere with her family in a designated playroom, all their needs are catered for, from food to health and safety. She has the experience and qualifications to give me piece of mind when they are in her setting. She also provided a Month-by-Month "Learning Journey" with the EYFS, noting observations (both visual and written) and giving you to opportunity to comment and areas that need a little bit of help; providing ideas and inspiration pre-school and also provided a general written log, so any information was captured. This was invaluable to me as although I was absent, I learnt what they had been doing and special little things they had said and done! Paulette presented me with their folders when my two started school, I thought that was brilliant as a keepsake! I would not hesitate whatsoever to recommend her to prospective parents and we look forward to attending in the future.

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by Parent about Paulette Biggs on 14/09/2016

Excellent Childminder

It is hard to put into words what a fantastic caregiver Paulette is. I have used both private day nurseries and preschool's and lower/middle schools and have to say without a doubt that the care provided for small children by Paulette is exemplary. The environment provided is both homely and has the facilities of nursery provision, the outside space and playroom provide a lovely environment and facilities. Her imagination, variety of activities and ability to personalise her service to each individual child is impressive. The mechanisms she uses for feedback to parents is effective, giving a written daily overview for each child plus a verbal handover on collection. This enables continuity of care and development for my child.
Paulette gets to know the children very well and has her own special bond with each of them. She has a positive and calm personality, her family are used to having child-minded children in their home and are a credit to her as a parent, they are welcoming and well mannered adding to the warm and friendly setting.
I would have no hesitation in recommending Paulette as a childminder, in over three years caring for my daughter she constantly exceeds my expectations. When my child first started attending Paulette's aged under 1, she used to ask at weekends to 'go to Paulettes', it's obviously a fun place to be. My child has never shown any reluctance to attend from the day she started. Paulette is a wonderful person and a real credit to the childcare profession.

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by Parent about Paulette Biggs on 06/09/2015

Highly recommended

Firstly, if there was an outstanding option on the drop down menu, I would of selected it. To select "Good" doesn't cover how fantastic a childmider Paulette is. I have known Paulette since January 2007, my daughter was 17 months old when she started with Paulette and she is now 5 and still attends Paulette's during the school holidays. Paulette also looks after my 20 month old son. I believe Paulette offers a first rate childminding service and I feel 100% comfortable to leave my children in her care. They are welcomed into her family and in no time at all feel like Paulette's house is home from home. The activities Paulette covers are amazing from cooking, craft, gardening, messy play, music, and so much more. Both my children experience & learn about the different cultures in our society today and celebrate all feast days.

To know that my children are happy, safe, and very well looked after, makes it easier on me as a parent to leave them each day.
I would highly recommend Paulette to anyone who is in need of childcare.