Tinas Childminding's Reviews

The best decision we made

We have only been using Tina’s Childminding for one term but it was the best decision we made to use them full time. Our little boy has the best time, and we have not had one day with any tears. The communication is excellent, the food provided is all homemade and actually better than anything we would cook at home. The help, advice and curiosity play that is encouraged is amazing. We would definitely recommend.

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by Lucy about Tinas Childminding on 19/12/2024

Response by Tinas Childminding on 20/12/2024:

Thank you so pleased you choose to use us .

Outstanding

Outstanding childminder!
Tina and the team go above and beyond. We couldn't ask for anywhere better for our son to go. The variety of activities he does in his 3 days there is amazing and he loves going and seeing all his friends. We have chose to keep my son there instead of sending him to nursery and they work through the curriculum there, and they set homework in preparation for school which has been extra support in anything he may have struggled with in setting. They have even shown him basic house jobs like sorting socks, washing up etc which has been amazing and loves helping around the house.
Tina has also been an extra support with any odd questions may have had I.e. sleep regression and shared her knowledge with what she has done.
Love the quality and variety of home cooked food she provides. Exactly to the needs of the children and so nice to see not the standard nuggets etc each week.
If ever a concern about my son, Tina is always on hand to talk too and couldn't ask for more.

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by Viv about Tinas Childminding on 18/12/2024

Response by Tinas Childminding on 18/12/2024:

thank you for reviewing our services myself and the girls are really appreciative of such a lovely review thank you xx

Couldn’t of wished for better

I don’t even know where to start writing this as just thinking about my little boy no longer going there makes me cry.
Tina Carol and Eloise no only put their heart and soul in to making my sons time there one to remember but they ensured he was 💯 ready school even if I wasn’t.
He is excelling in all areas at school and that is due to the hard work they put in while he was in their care.
My son loved his time at Tina’s he loved all the activities they did and came home beaming daily, he wanted us to read his diary which is filled daily with all the activities they had done and the wonderful food he been given that day.
He was loved like he was one of their own and I can’t thank them all enough for all the help guidance and love they gave to not only my son but also my family.
I will eternally grateful to them for making my little boy the best he can be xx

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by Rewth about Tinas Childminding on 09/10/2024

Response by Tinas Childminding on 09/10/2024:

Thank you for the review. We miss the little man, but so glad to hear he’s doing so well in school he was definitely well prepared and definitely most ready xxx

Absolutely incredible!!!

Our first child has just left Tina’s and started school, and he was gutted to leave, but we had absolutely no hesitation at all in sending our daughter.
I cannot fault a single thing about Tina and her team. The setting is amazing, the food she lovingly prepares for them is just incredible, and as a teacher - I was really happy with the curriculum offer and just how prepared our eldest was for school.
We could have sent him to the nursery attached to his school, but we did not want to take him from Tina’s.
Children are so loved, taught excellent manners and all the skills they need, alongside a stimulating and carefully planned EYFS learning activities.
The team are like family. The communication is excellent, the daily diaries are so lovely, as are the profile books and photo albums made by the team.
We were told about Tina by some very close friends who sent both their children there and were absolutely thrilled with the care, and we feel exactly the same.
Our little boy is such a well rounded and lovely child and the team at Tina’s definitely played a role in shaping who he is today.
I wouldn’t trust anyone else with my kids. They are an absolute dream. Highly recommend to anyone. Love them so much!!!

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by LauraK about Tinas Childminding on 27/09/2024

Response by Tinas Childminding on 28/09/2024:

thank you for such a great review Laura so happy that we are able to repeat your experience with the little lady. Getting our children’s school ready, he’s a top priority, so I’m glad that my team and myself were able to achieve this successfully .xxx

Not all superheroes wear capes!

Tina and her team looked after our son until he was 4 and started school, that was back in 2020.
We had no doubt that returning to her with our younger daughter was the right move to make.

You don't receive 'childcare' at Tina's, you get a home away from home filled with love, understanding, challenges to learn new things and a blooming amazing menu!! The smell of food cooking is a delight when you are picking up or dropping off.

Just like our son did, our daughter has grown in confidence, learnt so much and is absolutely ready to start school.

Tina's facilities are far more than you would expect when you typically think of a childminder. Her garden is an environment to explore, play and learn -far better than some local parks. The inside setting has been developed so that children are encouraged to be independent and learning is child-driven.

It isn't just Tina that takes your child under her wing. Carol and Ellouise play a huge part too. Creative learning experiences and outings to playgroups or shops couldn't happen without them too.

As a parent, you feel so much guilt about leaving your children and going to work. No guilt to be felt here as they are having an smashing day, are super loved and are cared for to the highest standard.

I have said it so many times but we really couldn't have functioned as a family for the last 6 years if it wasn't for Tina, her family and her team. We are eternally grateful.

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by LucyF about Tinas Childminding on 04/09/2024

Response by Tinas Childminding on 05/09/2024:

It has been our absolute pleasure to take part in your journey of bringing your children up. They are an absolute credit to you and Stephen and thank you so much for using us and giving us such a fab review. We look forward to watching them grow forget to keep sending me pictures love to you all Tina Eloise and Carol xx

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!

My 4 year old has just left Tina’s to start reception, she was a lockdown baby and started Tina’s at 6 months old. You would never know that her start in life was so disrupted because the little girl that’s started school is confident, outgoing, forward and her speech and language is amazing. A lot of this is down to the staff at Tina’s! They are kind and caring, supportive to both children and parents and extremely dedicated to the education and wellbeing of those they care for. Our daughter thoroughly enjoyed the time she spent at Tina’s, from the activities and opportunities to the home from home setting and especially the home cooked food. Every detail is considered by the staff to ensure the children are engaged and happy. I can’t thank them enough for getting her school ready, she’s gone straight in today with no tears and very excited because her experience at Tina’s was so amazing!

We knew about Tina’s as my son went there 9 years ago and the nicest thing was that although he was at school Tina still treated him like one of the Tina’s family when we dropped our daughter, taking an interest and making him feel loved. Our son was poorly a lot as a young child with asthma and I don’t know what I would have done without Tina, the emotional and physical support she gave to our family was second to none. He was an incredibly shy child when he started but by the time he left for reception he too was a confident, happy, outgoing boy that was well and truly ready for school.

So, moral of the story is; if you are looking for a childminder who will treat and love your children as their own, give them incredible experiences and provide them with all of the essential skills they need to start school, then Tina’s childminding is the one. Tina is absolutely the modern day Mary Poppins everyone wishes for!

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by Rebekah about Tinas Childminding on 04/09/2024

Response by Tinas Childminding on 05/09/2024:

Oh thank you for such a lovely review. It has been an absolute pleasure being part of your children’s early years experience and an absolute pleasure to watch them grow into lovely confident children. So glad you are going to continue to drop in and see us and we can watch your two through their next exciting educational journey; myself and the girls will miss you all XX

Home from home

My children have attended Tina’s for over 12 months now one being 4 and one being 2. They have both excelled in confidence and also academicly. Tina and her fantastic team find activities to suit both ages ! Over the past year we have found Tina’s to be more of a home from home than a childminders where the children feel comfortable and safe whilst being able to have fun with there friends. Tina’s staff are also an absolute credit to her. They all go above and beyond for their children.

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by Kayleigh about Tinas Childminding on 29/08/2024

Response by Tinas Childminding on 04/09/2024:

Oh thank you Kayleigh for such a lovely review. I am so glad that you’ve been happy with what we’ve provided and I’ll continuing to use us for the little man. We look forward to working with you for the foreseeable future. Many thanks for reviewing our service Tina and the girls. Xx

Amazing

My son has just left Tina’s due to starting school in September and I am so confident that he is school ready due to his time spent with Tina, Eloise and Carol. The structure in the day means they have provided the perfect mix of playing and education. I have only been with Tina for 5 months due to moving my son from another setting and the progress he has made in such a short space of time is amazing. He has made lots of friends, worked on his eating by trying lots of new foods and his concentration and perseverance with trying new challenges has improved. He comes home with activities he has done throughout the day which he is always proud to show off! He also brings home activities to complete over the weekend which he loves. The thought that Tina puts into preparing the older children for school is brilliant. I have recently had a baby who will be with Tina as of next year when I return to work and I am confident she will be cared for as well as my son has! If i could rate more than 5 stars I would!

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by Lola987 about Tinas Childminding on 12/07/2024

Response by Tinas Childminding on 13/07/2024:

Thank you for agreat review so glad we could step in and assist with getting the little man school ready . We have enjoyed working with you and look forward to seeing you and baby next year xx

Outstanding Care

We have been using Tina's Childminding for 2 years now for both our daughter and more recently our son. The level of care received by Tina, Carol and Eloise is second to none. If i could rate it more than 5 stars i would.

The activities and crafts they take part in are wonderful- we always look forward to the children bringing their artwork home!

The homemade meals provided are excellent, and the facilities/house itself is wonderful. We particularly like the daily diary we receive each day stating what our children have eaten, their sleep patterns and what activities they have taken part in.
Tina's Childminding feels like a second home for our children, and their speech and language development since attending has been marvellous. Tina, Carol and Eloise really do put their all into looking after the children and it shows.

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by JADE about Tinas Childminding on 27/06/2024

Response by Tinas Childminding on 27/06/2024:

oh thanks, Jade for such a lovely review xx

The best of the best!

My son has been attending Tina's childminding since November. We moved area and so he had to leave a private nursery and find somewhere new. Tina was recommended to me by a friend and I am so grateful for the recommendation! He absolutely adores Tina, Eloise and Carol. They look after him like he is their own. He is always happy going in and loves his time there. He makes lovely arts and crafts while there and they take him out regularly to a variety of settings. I am updated every day and the communication between us is fabulous. She is flexible within reason and such such a lovely person. She is warm and nurturing and I feel my son is making such progress there. The house itself is beautiful and there's so much to do for the children. We opt in for meals to be provided within setting and the variety of food my son gets is great! I sing her praises to everyone I know!

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by Rebecca about Tinas Childminding on 12/02/2024

Response by Tinas Childminding on 13/02/2024:

We are so pleased you are happy with our setting. Thank you for taking the time to write us a review. We are really pleased that your little man has settled in and how happy he is. it is a pleasure to share the care with you x