Nicky's Reviews

A second family

Nicky has cared for my eldest since he was 18 months (now 6); and our youngest (2) since she was 10 months and hope to use her for future children.

Our children have really found a second home with Nicky. Time with her is like time with extended family. The children have so much fun - going to play groups; feed the ducks; arts and crafts; music time; learning; soft play; beach and so much more. Even when my 6-year-old has gone in the holidays, Nicky will find activities to cater for his age and development.

In addition, Nicky is super with helping all children reach their milestones and can adapt to any situation.

Communication is also always great. Nicky keeps us up to date through a WhatsApp chat and sends pictures and updates each day. She is also usually flexible if we need to swap days etc for any reason.

Overall, Nicky is an absolutely lovely childminder. I would not want to send my children to anyone else. Definitely recommend!

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by JULIEANN on 12/07/2025

We struck gold with Nicky

Our boy/girl twins have been with Nicky since they were 11 months old. Where have the last three years gone?!
We were so nervous leaving them in their first childcare setting, but from the start, both of them settled quickly in Nicky’s very homely, clean and nurturing environment, and have been thriving ever since. We literally struck gold with Nicky.

She has always prioritised routine, which in the early stages with twins is critical. She’s helped us navigate all the major milestones, from self-feeding, and potty training to dropping naps and nursery pickups. She’s been amazing too helping with their speech development, as both have had different issues.

The children adore Nicky, (as do we), her family, and the other children she looks after. She often does activities out, from airplane spotting, soft-play, toddler groups, and duck-feeding. She has a fantastic garden too in the summer with trikes and a Wendy house.
Her patience is incredible as both children miraculously sit and focus on the many craft activities, which they bring home. Their behaviour is impeccable with her too.
We receive a detailed daily written diary so we know exactly what’s been happening and fantastic photos and videos of both on a WhatsApp group.
We feel incredibly lucky to have found Nicky, and haven’t actually told the twins yet they’ll be leaving her for pre school, as she is honestly like family.

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by Claudine on 08/07/2025

Couldn’t be happier

We moved our 11 month old son to Nicky after 1 month at a nursery, where we were really unhappy with the care Jude was receiving. After only a couple of days with Nicky, Jude was so much more settled. 3 years later we are gutted to be leaving as it honestly felt like we were leaving our son with family. Jude comes home smiling every day, with lots of stories of adventures. We also have a WhatsApp group which tells us of everything Jude has been up to, as well as lots of photos and videos every day. We couldn’t be more grateful that we found Nicky and could not recommend her more highly!

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by LC1986 on 04/07/2025

Response by Nicky on 04/07/2025:

Thanks very much for a lovely review and I wish Jude all the success in his pre school. He has grown into a lovely caring energetic boy and I’ve enjoyed having in my care for the last nearly 3 years. Good luck to you all as a family for the future and I hope to see you all and keep in touch.

Home from Home

Both my daughters were with Nicky for 18 months. We are only moving away from using Nicky as our youngest has started full time nursery before starting school next year. Nicky offers a very homely setting, and very often does trips out for the children, going to soft play and parks, feeding the ducks and visiting local airports to see the aeroplanes.
Our daughters often came home with crafts they have made and cakes they have decorated.
We received daily updates and photos from Nicky of the girls doing activities, which helped us to know that they were enjoying themselves!
Nicky provided fantastic care for our daughters and she is greatly missed. The girls always felt comfortable in Nicky’s home and also enjoyed spending time with her family and the other children.
Knowing that your children are safely cared for whilst you are not with them is the best feeling, and it’s exactly how we felt with Nicky.

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by VickiD on 03/02/2023

Response by Nicky on 04/02/2023:

Thanks very much for the lovely review it was a pleasure to look after the girls and getting to know you as a family. They are both missed very much x

Best decision I ever made

My oldest daughter, now 4 years has been with Nicky since she was 12 months. And my youngest is with her now.
I feel so relaxed to get on with my day knowing my two girls are happy and learning with lots of snaps of how their day is going to keep me updated. Nicky drops my eldest off at nursery whilst taking my other to toddler groups or to the park/soft play. She quickly puts them both into a good routine doing everything I asked her. They come home happy, rested after their naps, fed and often carrying creative crafts/cakes. I receive a detailed log of their day to day activities and toilet/behaviour. Both girls have made best friends with Nickys children she cares for.
I also bond so well with her and her lovely family that it’s such a pleasure to know them. Very much worth it knowing your kids are happy and they LOVE Nicky to bits.
Best decision I ever made.

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by Lorna on 26/06/2022

Response by Nicky on 29/08/2022:

Thanks for the lovely review and I wish you and the family all the best for your future in Scotland x it’s been a pleasure to look after both your girls and get to no you all.

Fabulous Childminder

Our son has been with Nicky since he was 10 months old, we are only now moving on due to moving to nursery full time before school.
Nicky offers a lovely setting, with trips out for the children every day - ranging from soft play and parks, to feeding the ducks and local airport visits. Our son has made lots of friends through Nicky's setting, and adores Nicky and her family.
Our son often comes home with crafts he has made, or cakes they have decorated, as well as telling me all about his day.
We recieve daily updates and photos from Nicky of the activities, which is perfect for keeping us in the loop.

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by ArianneH on 26/06/2022

Response by Nicky on 29/08/2022:

Thanks for the lovely review it’s been a pleasure looking after little Alfie and watching him grow into an independent little boy or big boy as he tells me. I wish him luck at nursery and we are definitely going to miss him in the house.

Fantastic service. Incredibly missed.

If I could take Nicky and Lauren with me when we moved I would! My little girl had been with Nicky since 8 months to 16 months and was so happy every day! Nicky provides a safe, fun, secure environment even through out covid they went out most days to the park or to feed the ducks.
I got daily updates of photos and a written journal. Sarah learnt many skills with Nicky. From sharing with others, drawings and I honestly dont think her speech would be as good as it is without Nicky. We miss her so much.
If you want a reliable, friendly, caring and great communication with your childcare Nicky and Lauren are perfect.
Nicky doesn't provide food however was always happy with whatever i provided and supported my baby led weaning.
She follows routine to fit in with ours and is flexible with working hours.

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by Kate on 11/06/2021

Loving childminder with warm family home

My daughter has been with Nicky since June 2019 and quickly settled with her routine. Nicky is very thoughtful in sending lots of lovely pics throughout the day as well as making sure you have a nice little write up of the kind of day she has had. This has meant I have had no worries about how happy my daughter has been while with Nicky and knowing her development is on track.
Nicky has a fun and very caring manner that means I often have arrived to collect my daughter and she is either giggling or having cuddles with Nicky’s grown up daughters. Would definitely recommend her to friends and know my daughter will miss her time there.

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by Claire V on 15/01/2020

Lovely childminder offering home away from home

My two year old son has been going to Nicky since September 2018. Due to Nicky's enthusiastic and welcoming nature he had no problem settling there. Very soon he has become very attached to Nicky and her family and wants to go to "Nicky house" even on weekends. Nicky is very loving and makes every child in her care feel special. She takes children to toddler groups, soft plays, parks and garden centre and makes their day interesting with several child focused activities. She sends me pictures of my son doing activities during the day. When I go to pick him up she tells me in detail how his day has been. Even I like to see Nicky every day and have a chat with her. Me and my son are so going to miss Nicky when we move away. I can recommend her to everyone.

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by Parent on 08/04/2019