Deon's Reviews
Childminder
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Average Rating:
(5 from 7 reviews)
Our experience with Deon was 100% positive. She is warm, caring, responsible, knowlegeable and sensible.
Children flourish in her home environment where she cooks them delicious, healthy food, esablishes an excellent routine and guides them in their development and also their manners (my daughter became very polite). The home routine is balanced by lots of fun outings to the library, the woods (they tend to go to forest school once a week) as well as meet-ups with other childminders on a regular basis. That way, the children have ample opportuniites for socialising in a way that is less hectic that many nursery settings.
Deon is very good at communicating and always lets you know if she has any concerns about your child - if, perhaps, they have a bruise or rash, if they seem upset about something, if they are having trouble sleeping etc etc. She does not, however, overburden you with too much information and just gets on with the job that she does with confidence, integrity and grace.
We already miss her!
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Natalia
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on 09/10/2023
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Deon
on 09/10/2023:
Thank you Natalia, it has been a pleasure.
Deon was looking after my 4 year old daughter and we couldnt be more happy. She is an utmost proffesional, very caring and my daughter absolutely adored her. Under Deon's care she was safe, entertained and enjoying her time in a great setting. We can fully recommend Deon to every parent.
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Bart
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on 04/02/2022
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Deon
on 04/02/2022:
Thank you Bart, it was a pleasure working in partnership with you and your family. Looking after your little one was both enjoyable and rewarding.
Wishing you all the very best,
Deon
Deon is an amazing childminder that was absolutely brilliant with my daughter Kayla and I cant recommend her enough.
My daughter (Kayla) started with her at the age of just 11 months until she was 3 years old and we really saw Kayla excel whilst in her care. She went above and beyond what you would expect from a childminder.
Some of the activities my daughter did included forest school, football and music.
In terms of learning when Kayla started nursery she had already learnt her alphabet and numbers up to 20.
During her time with Deon she developed a very confident personality which helped her settle into Nursery comfortably.
My wife and I were apprehensive about sending my daughter to a childminder but Deon helped us from day 1 by easing our anxiety and explaining what she did for the children and providing us with settling days to ease our daughter into her care.
Deon made me feel comfortable throughout Kayla's time with her and kept me updated throughout the day which made me feel so happy knowing that Kayla was having so much fun.
I now have a son and didn't have to think what we would have to do about childcare as my wife and I knew we would take her to Deon's due to how much our daughter gained from being looked after by Deon often Kayla would return home and tell us about how much fun she had and what she had learned.
We are at ease sending my son there and have 0 concerns I would recommend Deon to anyone who is looking for childcare and am happy we sent our first child to her rather than a nursery so that our children receive d plenty of attention in a great environment.
If you need a childminder then please do reach our to Deon you will defiantly not regret your decision as she is fantastic.
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Fahri
about
Deon
on 26/05/2021
Response by
Deon
on 26/05/2021:
Thank you Fahri for your kind words. Looking after Kayla was a pleasure and we are looking forward to Ezel now joining our setting.
Deon is an INCREDIBLE childminder and I cannot recommend her enough.
My daughter (Kayla) started with her at the age of just 11 months until she was 3 years old and we really saw Kayla thrive whilst in her care. She goes above and beyond what you would expect from a childminder, from the fun outdoor activities such as forest school to football and music, to learning through fun activities meant that when Kayla starters nursery she had already learnt her alphabet and numbers up to 20.
I was emotional going back to work after maternity leave but Deon made me feel comfortable throughout kaylas time with her and kept me updated throughout the day which made me feel so happy knowing that Kayla was having so much fun. I have always gone to Deon with any questions I may have about my children, even until now! She always knows what to do and I don’t know what I would do without her. I now have a son who will also be joining Deon’s setting and I have to say, this time round I am far more relaxed about returning to work because I know he will be in the safest of hands and will have so much fun. If you need a childminder- look no further!
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Jale
about
Deon
on 16/05/2021
Response by
Deon
on 17/05/2021:
Thank you for your kind Words Jale, it was a pleasure working in partnership with you to enable Kayla to blossom. It was a joy to have her at my setting.
I am looking forwards to your son coming on board, I know he will equally enjoy making good friends and love all the activities on offer.
Nothing then kind words for Deon. Our son was 9 months when he started with Deon in November 2019. Deon has provided a home away from home for our son and we feel very lucky to have found Deon. Deon has a very good daily routine for the children and also does lots of different and creative indoor and outdoor activities with them. The communication with Deon has been great and she always kept us updated on the latest developments. Unfortunately we are now leaving London and wish we could bring Deon with us. We would highly recommend Deon to anyone! Best, Remco &Mette
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mette
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Deon
on 29/09/2020
Response by
Deon
on 29/09/2020:
Mette and Remco, thank you so much for your kind words they are very much appreciated. It has been such a pleasure working in partnership with you both in facilitating Seppe's growth. He is such an adorable and characterful boy that truly found his place at my setter and will be missed.
All the best,
Deon
Our daughter joined Deon in June 2016. We have had nothing but a wonderful experience! She has blossomed under Deon's care. Deon is incredibly caring with a boundless supply of energy, cheer and patience for the little ones. Our daughter has learned so much from her and the fun activities that Deon does with her. (One of my daughter's favourite outings are the toddler gym classes). Deon provides structure and has most certainly help her become a respectful young human being.
As parents, we also really appreciate the communication with Deon about her day to day experiences and overall progress.
We highly recommend Deon and would be happy to share more about our experience with her. I promise you will not regret it!
Douwe & Yvette
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about
Deon
on 16/07/2017
Response by
Deon
on 03/09/2017:
Thank you Douwe and Yvette for your kind words. Working together in partnership with you both to enable your daughter to blossom has been a treat. Not only is she adorable but she is fun, clever, has a lovely nature, is always willing to learn and is very funny! She is a pleasure to have at our setting.
Going back to work after maternity leave was such an emotional transition - Deon made that process infinitely smoother for my husband, my son, and me. We wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a caring, warm, and safe environment for their child. Our son Attlee instantly took to Deon and, despite being a somewhat clingy baby with little experience of being looked after by others, we have watched him blossom in the time he's been in her care. Deon is open and communicative to us about the day, sending us regular updates and pictures to let us know how he is doing. She has been very flexible in terms of Attlee's napping and eating schedules and has a lovely home that she conducts her business in.
Due to a change in our circumstances, we are leaving South London and by far the hardest part of this decision has been knowing we'd need to move Attlee away from Deon's care. No other childminder we've interviewed comes close to her! We are happy to endorse her and are very willing to speak to anyone who'd like more information.
Joe & Tara
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