Ruthie's Reviews

Wouldn't want anyone else !

Ruth started looking after my son when he was 6 months old and has been absolutely amazing with him from day one. He is now 14 months and has loved every day going there.
I wouldn't swap Ruth out for any other Childminder and there are very few people I would have trusted to look after my son at six months but she ticks all the boxes.
She offers the children stimulating activities on a daily basis, taking them to playgroups and parks etc. My sons social skills are great and I undoubtedly would give Ruth a fair bit of credit for turning out as lovely as he is.

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by Parent on 30/05/2016

My son's childminder!

My son has been in Ruth's care from the age of 2. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her as a competent, conscientious and trustworthy childminder who enriches my son's life.
I would be confident that she can offer any child in her care what they need. She has a special bond with my son and he is always happy to be dropped off!
Ruth ensures she has planned activities like playgroup and crafts, as well as time for the children to relax. She is reliable, caring and nurturing and above all you can see she enjoys her job.
We wouldn't be without her!

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by Parent on 26/05/2016

Wonderful Childminder....

Ruth has been my children's childminder for the past two years and she currently cares for my son on a full time basis Monday - Friday which includes his 15 funded hours. Ruth also collects my daughter from school approximately 3 times a week and cares for her until my husband and I return home from work.

Ruth lives with my husband and I and our two children in our family home and childminds from this address. She is thought of as a member of our family and prior to her qualifying in this field she provided care to both of my children as a friend. I have watched Ruth grow within her current role and develop her skills over the last couple of years and I have been deeply impressed by her professionalism and her ability to manage the relationships that she has with the children that she minds. Both of my children have a deep respect for Ruth and have developed secure emotional attachments to her which has enabled them to be able to share their home with other children without this causing any anxiety or to be unsettled. Ruth provides them with clear, consistent boundaries and they understand what her expectations are of them and they have both flourished in her care. Ruth provides this same level of warmth, encouragement and security indiscriminately and as such she has fostered a safe environment in which both Jasper and Izzy are happy and at ease.

I leave my home in the morning knowing that my children will receive the best possible care. They will be listened too, spoken to, encouraged, praised and taught tolerance, understanding and kindness. Their basic care needs are always met to the highest standard. The levels of supervision that Ruth provides ensures their safety. They are stimulated and afforded opportunities to develop their skills, knowledge, self-care abilities and social understandings. They have a predictable routine. consistent boundaries which reflect their parents values and they are provided with guidance and boundaries which will continue to shape their relationships when they are no longer in Ruth's care.

My son and daughter love Ruth as an Aunt, but they trust her as their care-giver and they seek her out for reassurance, for support and for fun. As a parent I could not recommend Ruth highly enough but the most telling sign that Ruth is providing my children with everything that they need is through their voices. My daughter will pick an extra chocolate to take home to Ruth and will draw pictures which suggest Ruth has been and continues to be a key figure in her life, and my son, when I have a spare morning off from work will say to me when I tell him 'Can I still go to group with Ruth?' Even on a bad day Ruth knocks Mary Poppin's out of the park.

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by Parent on 25/05/2016

Excellent and caring childminder

Ruth has been taking care of my 2 younger children full time for the last year and my older child before and after school.

Ruth has a very caring and gentle manner with the children in her care, my children adore her and can't wait to see her in the mornings.

Ruth is always helpful and willing to discuss the care she provides so she can Taylor it to your needs, nothing is too much trouble! She is also enthusiastic about your child's progress and keeps a learning journey up to date with pictures and descriptions of the activities as part of the EYFS scheme and to show you how your child is doing.

My children love Ruth and I can't recommend her enough!

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by Nicim on 22/07/2015