Yvonne sarah Jones's Reviews
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(5 from 11 reviews)
Our son has been with Yvonne since he was 4 months old he started just before Covid hit and we all went into lock down, which was a strange time for us all. During lock down Yvonne would keep in touch and send videos of her reading to the children so that she was still present in their lives. Returning to normality was a smooth transition as Yvonne is so warm and nurturing with the children, it was a home away from home.
Our son thrived as the stimulation Yvonne provides in her setting is by far the best I’ve seen. We had some concerns over his speech development however, Yvonne had referred him early so that if it continued he would already be under the professionals when he needed it the most. Luckily he was discharged within the 1st session and I believe this is down to the time and commitment Yvonne gave to him, to ensure he was meeting his milestones.
Since then he has made leaps and bounds with his reading, writing, counting and social skills. Yvonne never stops, if she hasn’t got a million things set up at home or in the garden for them to enjoy she is out at groups, organised activities or day trips to the zoo, soft play etc.
Our son is at his last day today with Yvonne as he starts school next week and, although this is a sad time as we will all miss her very much, we are so very grateful for her having been in our lives. Our son is very much ready for School thanks to Yvonne!
Yvonne is kind, caring, nurturing, supportive, fun, attentive, patient, encouraging, calm, knowledgable, firm, understanding… the list is endless.
The setting is clean, tidy, welcoming and her family are a credit to her. I would not hesitate to recommend Yvonne to anyone i speak to, she is truly outstanding at her job.
We will miss you Yvonne, if we ever have another they will be signed up before they are born!
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Sophie
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Yvonne sarah Jones
on 29/08/2024
Response by
Yvonne sarah Jones
on 29/08/2024:
Thank you so much!!
I've loved every minute of the past 4 years having your very energetic boy 🤣 although he's given me quite a few new grey hairs haha. I'm going to miss him and his little friends are going to miss him very much too.
Wishing you all the best xxx
I actually met Yvonne on a local park a few years before Emily actually started going to her. She was on the park with 4 other children and I thought they were all hers the way she was with them.
We got chatting as I asked how she does it with 4 children and that’s when I discovered she was a childminder.
She also had a lovely calm and chilled way about her which I loved.
I asked her to put me on her waitlist and waited quite some time before Emily started her care with Yvonne.
Emily has thrived with Yvonne and is SO happy there.
She’s regularly tells Yvonne she loves her Haha so she must be very happy.
Yvonne sends us photos daily to show us what Emily is up to.
I couldn’t ask for a better childcare provider and I am hoping to get a space for Emily’s brother in the next few years as I could never imagine him going anywhere else!
So happy to have found Yvonne. She is the BEST!
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adavison
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Yvonne sarah Jones
on 02/08/2024
Response by
Yvonne sarah Jones
on 02/08/2024:
Aww thank you 🥰
I remember that day on the park like yesterday!
I'm lucky to have such a lovely family to work with xx
Yvonne has looked after our little girl since October 2019, from the age of 10 months old.
Looking for a childcare provider has to be one of the most daunting and emotional experiences you can go through as a parent and after visiting several nurseries and childminders I can say without hesitation that Yvonne is very special.
From the second we arrived to meet Yvonne and see the set up she has for the children, we instantly felt reassured and we knew she was the one. The environment is homely, clean, safe and most importantly - fun!
Yvonne herself is kind, thoughtful, patient, creative and very nurturing. Our daughter never looks back when she is dropped off in the morning and is always in a great mood when we pick her up.
She is exposed to so much adventure through both imaginative play at home and trips to the park and zoo, but also all from the different social play groups they attend such as Bilingualsing, Boogie Beats and Forest School.
Yvonne updates us regularly with pictures throughout the day via a private Facebook group and keeps a diary of her daily (home cooked) food, naps and nappies - all of which is greatly appreciated.
Parents also receive home learning packs which allow us to continue our little one's learning at home which is just fantastic.
Overall, we couldn't be happier and we are so grateful for everything Yvonne does for our little girl. Thank you!
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Kayleigh
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Yvonne sarah Jones
on 05/08/2020
Yvonne has looked after Joseph from 14 months old. From the first time I met Yvonne I knew from stepping into her front room that this was the perfect childminder for us. Joseph is quite a clingy mummies boy but after only a few sessions Joseph was so occupied and settled that he no longer cried when I left. It truly is a home from home setting, Yvonne has so many wonderful and amazing resources for the children and her garden is huge!! Yvonne assess a range of baby and toddler groups, goes out in the community, zoo trips the list is endless the children are always fully stimulated. One of my favourite aspects of this childcare provision is how personal it feels, Joseph's develops so well and I am constantly updated throughout the day of what they get up to. The private Facebook groups allows parents to view photos and videos of what there children are doing which is so reassuring to see your little ones happy and having fun. Yvonne cooks a variety of home cooked meals it always smells yummy. I honestly couldn't imagine Joseph with anyone else, I highly recommend Yvonne, we love her!
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Danielle
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on 20/04/2020
After having my first baby girl it was daunting for me to return back to work not knowing who was going to look after my baby after searching and meeting quite a few childminders I genuinely didn’t think I was ever going to find anyone suitable and thought I was being really picky at certain things but at the end of the day this person was going to be looking after my baby girl so I had to be picky. After seeing and talking to a lot of childminders I messaged Yvonne and agreed to go to her house whilst she was working so I can meet her and her husband Spencer and get a glimpse of how her day to day would run. As soon as me and my partner arrived I had a great feeling straight away and I knew Yvonne was the one.
It was a sunny day and the kids were all playing out in the garden which is secured not overlooked and is well kitted out for the kiddies it was great and the most playful doggy you have ever met Daisy running around minding her own business. ( cuteness overload 🥰 )
Yvonne and Spencer were so friendly and made me and my partner feel comfortable and straight away I felt at ease.... the biggest thing for me was I wanted someone who went to play groups and socialised outside the house some days and that’s exactly what Yvonne does.
I thought them first few days would of been so hard for me and my little girl but I think it’s safe to say Poppy loved it from the her settling in sessions we had no trouble at all, it was harder for me than it was for Poppy. Poppy would and still happily waves me off to work as she knows staying at yvonne’s is a lot of fun.
Poppy has been there for 7 months now and everyday progresses more and more and has made quite a few friends along the way.
Yvonne is very good at communicating and updates you everyday.
I honestly couldn’t recommend Yvonne anymore and I hope to use her again in the near future 😜 not only is she great with the kids but I would class her as my Friend we have so much in common it’s scary.
Thanks for everything you do for my baby girl. X
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Clare
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on 20/04/2020
Response by
Yvonne sarah Jones
on 20/04/2020:
Thank you so much for your review Clare, I'm glad you and poppy are happy. I have high expectations of all my little ones and poppy sure is fulfilling hers. Hopefully I will see you all very soon I miss the giggles and laughter xx
Yvonne has been looking after my son since he was 9 months old. It wasn't an easy decision to make as I was very nervous about leaving my child with someone else. Yvonne was amazing through everything. She not only supported my son through the transition but me too! And that wasn't easy!
I could write pages and pages about all of the wonderful things Yvonne does for Thomas and how much he has thrived since starting at her house. But you will know as soon as you meet her the kind and caring person that she is, all you have to do is look at how she has set up her home very children centred and the way the children she looks after radiate to her. The meals she cooks are always healthy and a broad variety which she will inform you of each day what has been eaten and will do a good diary for you as well if you like.
There is constant communication through Facebook on a private profile showing everything she is doing with the children and it is amazing, a real highlight to my day.
Thomas has always been a clingy mummy's boy. What makes Yvonne so special to me is that he doesn't cry when I drop him off he doesn't complain or moan and trust me he is 2 now and could definitely moan if he wanted to! He knows as soon as we pull up to her house and is so excited to go inside he barely waves at me some days which is all the reassurance I need. If my boy is happy then I am happy! Could not recommend her more. Thank you Yvonne for all that you do for Thomas u will never know the comfort it brings for him to have such an amazing child minder.
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Sophie
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on 10/05/2019
Childminder Review for Yvonne Jones.
I would like to write a review for Yvonne Jones. I feel very lucky to have such a brilliant child minder for my child. Yvonne was recommended to me by another mother who was really impressed by the care provided to her child by Yvonne.
Yvonne always provides new and creative activities for the children to inspire them and teach them new and exciting things. They are taught about different religions and cultures. They are taught by actually getting involved in various different cultural festivals. Luca will come home and tell me about what he has learned and has even taught me a few things.
Yvonne will often ring me in her own time and at times has talked to me at length when I have had concerns and problems with Luca. She will go above and beyond her role to try and help both children and parents.
She has always been flexible when I have had to change my role at work and when I changed my job.
We receive regular updates of Luca's progress. We also receive verbal updates daily. Yvonne cooks healthy meals for the children and they also eat healthy snacks. We also receive communication through daily log book or text message whichever you prefer. There is also a private Facebook group where there are videos and pictures so you can see your little ones adventure throughout the day.....(which is really nice distraction when you are fed up in the office.)
Our son is progressing really well and has exceeded all his targets. The children are taught all they need to know to prepare them for school life. The nice part about having a child minder is that more time is spent with them on a one to one basis... which really shows.
Yvonne is always looking at her personal development and ways to improve her service to ensure she is providing the best possible service she can for the children in her care.
I have always found her to be professional and passionate and she always has the children's best interests at heart.
I would without a doubt highly recommend her as a child care practitioner to any mother looking for a childminder.
Thank you Yvonne for giving us peace of mind whilst we are at work. I can get on with my day safe in the knowledge my child is in very capable hands...….
.….5 stars all round!!!
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Lehan
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on 04/02/2019
Yvonne look after our daughter since she was 2 year old . In my opinion she is an excellent childminder. This is in terms of how happy my child is and how well she has developed.
Yvonne is very experienced, has a natural talent and empathy with children and has put a great deal of effort into developing her skills with a wide range of training courses.
Yvonne is very observant about our daughter development and good at keeping us informed.
We have a similar approach to discipline and discuss any issues that have arisen. She also provided a very healthy environment:
• The high standard of cooking and range of food – especially fruit and veg.
• The amount of outdoor exercise.
Yvonne is a fantastic childminder and such a lovely lady. She provides a safe and stimulating environment for the children from her home and also takes them on many trips out(parks, play centers, zoo etc.) Yvonne has got a good understanding of the needs and abilities of our daughter and is warm, nurturing and responsive to our daughter. She has always got professional, calm, thoughtful and expert approach to the care of our daughter. She is flexible when we are late or drop off are needed. Her rates are competitive.
My husband and I have an excellent working relationship with Yvonne and found her completely reliable, pleasant, cheerful and very capable. She is organized in her paperwork including contracts, permission forms for medication etc. She also provides a daily dairy and records of learning objectives, achievements and photos and regularly updates us with how our daughter has been during the day. We are extremely happy that we found Yvonne and we couldn’t think of a better person to keep our daughter happy and safe while we are at work.
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Emila
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Yvonne sarah Jones
on 27/01/2019
Sending a child to a childcare provider is one of the most important decisions for every parent. My daughter Sara has been looked after Yvonne since she was only 11 months. She is now nearly 3 and we all feel that we were very lucky to find Yvonne. From a baby to a happy and confident little girl, learning new skills and interacting with other children all the time. Sara is absolutely loving her time with Yvonne and the other children. She mentions them all in conversations and play at home. Draws pictures of them while being on holidays :). As parents we are being fully informed about what Sara is eating, sleep times, progress she makes, etc. Plus loads of pictures with her smiley face.
Knowing our precious little girl is happy and in good hands helps a lot when we have to go to work.
Overall a 5 star review for this childminder.
Emilia & Sam
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Emka
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Yvonne sarah Jones
on 06/09/2017
Response by
Yvonne sarah Jones
on 06/09/2017:
Aww thank you very much x i'm lucky to have you's too :)
My daughter Jessica has been with Yvonne since 2015 and I am really impressed how Yvonne has brought Jessica on in many ways. Jessica had trouble with her speech which? Yvonne brought to my attention. Yvonne who has training in speech therapy has spent lots of time with Jessica helping her with her phonics counting and general speech. Yvonne also advised me how to get extra professional speech therapy for Jessica and lent me games and books to help Jessica at home. Even when Jessica started nursery Jessica still carried on going to Yvonne's twice a week because it benefited her so much. Yvonne continued helping Jessica with her speech and Yvonne always has very good and interesting activities planned for the children in her care and has taught Jessica lots of social skills table manners and to be kind and respectful to other children and adults around her. Yvonne writes and puts photos in a book of all the things Jessica has done through the day so that I know what Jessica has been doing and Jessica and I like looking at the book together and talking about Jessica's day. All the things Yvonne has taught Jessica has made Jessica very well prepared for her transition from childminder/ nursery to school in September. I would thoroughly reckoned Yvonne as a child minder to anyone and I know that Jessica is going to miss going to Yvonne's. However I know that when Jessica starts school in September she will be starting with confidence and good social skills thanks to all Yvonne's hard work and care whilst Jessica has been with her.Jessica and I would like to thank Yvonne very much and know that Yvonne will remain a good childminder to us in the future.
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Parent
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Yvonne sarah Jones
on 18/08/2017
Response by
Yvonne sarah Jones
on 19/08/2017:
Thank you so much Thomas for your kind words, it has been an absolute pleasure looking after Jessica and watching her grow into the confident young lady she is now. I wish her all the best at primary school and i know she will do great.
I wish you both all the best in the future
Yvonne x
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