Karina's Reviews

The best setting I could find for my daughter

I looked at and visited many childminders before making my decision and I am really glad I found Karina. My little one has been going to Heron's nest for over a year (since she was 2yo) and I could not be happier with the setting and the care Karina and her team provide to my daughter. She really struggled with separation anxiety and Karina was incredibly helpful and accommodating to make sure we could find a way to help her settle gently, adapting to her needs and helping her to feel safe. I love the gentleness of the setting and how children's emotional growth is fostered, this is something that is very important to me. They are also exposed to many activities and each week or month they have a theme they are learning about and some lovely project or artwork to take home. It feels like the best of both worlds, it is very much organised like a mini nursery so that children get to learn lots whilst also maintaining the personal touch that really helps children to thrive. I can see that my little one has grown in confidence so much and loves going to Heron's nest. I would highly recommend Karina and always do when asked by others mothers about my experience.

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by Flo on 27/03/2025

Warm, Nurturing and Professional setting

Herons Nest has truly been a home away from home for my boys. Karina and her wonderful team of qualified assistants provide such a warm, nurturing, and professional environment. From the very beginning, they showed incredible patience in helping my son settle in, making sure he felt comfortable and supported every step of the way. Now, both of my boys absolutely love their time there, which gives me great peace of mind. I highly recommend Herons Nest to any parent looking for a caring and safe setting for their little ones!

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by Mrs B on 27/03/2025

Safe, warm, and loving learning environment!

Karina and all at Herons nest are absolutely amazing! It's the little things I notice in my little one when I pick him up, he's alot happier, excited to tell me about his day, and settles down without a fuss compared to when he attends the nursery setting. Having an older child (3 years) I was worried he wouldn't learn as much as he would in a nursery setting, and goodness was I wrong! He has learnt so much in the short time he has been there, and I highly recommend this setting for all ages! Thank you Karina for creating a safe, warm and loving learning environment for my little one while I'm at work, it really helps ease the mum guilt knowing he is being so well taken care of! Thank you!

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by Nneoma on 23/05/2023

I would be lost without Karina!

Initially I was nervous about returning to work after a year and kept prolonging it because I couldn’t stand the thought of leaving my daughter with anyone. I checked out a few childminders but unfortunately, I did not take to them. Words cannot express how grateful I am to have found Karina. She treats my daughter like family and invests time into her developmental needs. It’s never a boring day at Karina’s the children are always doing activities and going on outings and she keeps their little busy minds engaged. Karina has been so patient and reassuring throughout the whole process, she has supported my daughter in weaning off milk throughout the day, napping and introducing new foods (Picky eater). I do not trust anyone with my daughter other than my mother, her father and Karina. I can honestly go to work with a clear mind and peace in my heart because I know my daughter is good. Please do not hesitate to check out Herons Nest!

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by Chloe B on 22/09/2022

A specialist with the heart of a mom

My daughter and I spent every 24 h for the last 1 year, together. We were never separated! As it came the time for me to go back to work, I started to look for childminders. Obviously, my heart was broken and I knew that no one will be good enough to trust!
However, after meeting some childminders, I arrived to Herons Nest, where Karina opened me the door to a peaceful, fun, full of love and care environment!
She was so patient with us and so loyal to the process of accommodating my daughter with someone new.
Herons Nest is not just a childminder that supervise your child while you are at work, but involves deeply in her development as there are good routines they follow, they do outside activities and they constantly learn new things.
I am still a mother that would not let her child with anyone else! But, Karina earned my trust! I love the way she hold my daughter, talks to her and makes sure she finds the full experience a well deserved treat!

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by Elena on 22/09/2022

Wonderful fun supportive and homely Herons Nest

Our son has been attending Herons Nest for nearly a year and is really thriving. The indoor play set up is brilliant and homely and they are so lucky to have a wonderful outdoor space with decking, multiple play stations and toys. They also go on outings most days which gives a sense of adventure and challenge. Small, friendly and welcoming, we feel so comfortable with our son spending happy days here. We can’t wait for our baby daughter to join when she’s ready! A lovely nurturing setting.

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by Danielle on 21/04/2022