Clemmie and Dale's Reviews

Simply the best

Clemmie and Dale came into our lives during the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in July 2020 when our son was just turning one. When all other support fell through, Clemmie and Dale welcomed us with open arms and cared for our son so thoughtfully and collaboratively with us. We have absolutely adored the environment they have created in their home, and feel so lucky to have found them. Our son was a regular attendee for 2 years until he 'graduated' to nursery at 3.5 years old, and our daughter also has been under Clemmie and Dale's care for the past year.

Highlights of Clemmie and Dale's include healthy home cooked meals and snacks for the children with varied menus each week, daily trips rain or shine around Teddington for the children on their cargo bicycle (library, garden centre, local parks and playgrounds), welcoming clean environment and garden, dedicated cots / bedrooms for naps, detailed Whatsapp daily diaries with photos of adventures and activities as well strong and consistent ad hoc communication, toy rotations and crafts / baking / developmentally appropriate activities.

Tantrums, separation anxiety, illness, arrival of a sibling, sibling relationships, big transitions, suspected allergies...Clemmie and Dale have helped us through it all with kindness and utmost care.

Clemmie and Dale have been such a wonderful support for our family and we really don't know what we will do without them when we move out of London soon. I cannot recommend this setting enough. It truly is the best, and we have toured every nursery, interviewed several nannies and other childminders in Teddington...nothing compares to Clemmie & Dale.

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by Natasha about Clemmie and Dale on 27/03/2023

Caring, fun and warm setting

Clemmie has been amazing with our two children who are 1 and 3. Since moving our oldest son from nursery into her care in January we haven’t looked back. He is so much happier and absolutely loves being with her. My daughter has also settled really well into her setting and I have absolute confidence in leaving them with her and knowing they are going to be really well looked after and happy.

Clemmie is passionate about the care she provides and we are always welcomed with a big smile at the door. Before lockdown she took them to classes and playgroups most days, exploring different ones and trying new things to see what they liked. Since lockdown she has been really creative and has gone out of her way to equip her setting with interesting new toys and stimulating play features to keep them entertained and to help them learn. She also makes sure they get out the house everyday for a change of scenery.

My son has really developed since being in her care and they been working on the alphabet and phonics and he is now writing his name! My daughter enjoys playing with her son who is a similar age. Both kids love her dog Iver who is very gentle and friendly. At the end of every day she provides detailed feedback and it’s lovely to get the various artistic creations!

We have been delighted with Clem & Tinies childcare and would highly recommend this setting.

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by Fiona about Clemmie and Dale on 06/06/2020