Nicky's Little Scallywags

Nicky has been childminding my son since he was 15 months old (he is now 6 years old) & my daughter since she was 14 months (she is now almost 3 years old). She looks after my daughter for 3 days each week & my son during the holidays since he started school, however before he started school, he was also with Nicky 3 days each week. I have been extremely happy with the care my children have received, and the great progress they have made whilst in Nickys care. Nickys setting is always welcoming, clean and well organised and my kids have great fun playing with all the toys available and with the other children in her care. Nicky provides a wide, fun range of activities including plenty of outdoor exercise & activities, as well as taking them to groups which they love. My daughter has recently enjoyed sand and water play, drawing and sticking, reading and puzzles as well as outings to the park, trips to feed the ducks at Hall Place and walks in the woods. Nicky is a great communicator and has no trouble in gaining my childrens confidence and therefore encouraging good behaviour and kindness and compassion to others, both skills which are important to us at home. When the children are hurt or feeling under the weather I know that they feel happy to be comforted by Nicky and I am confident that she can administer either first aid or medication following all the correct procedures and completing the necessary records to ensure their health and safety. I love that Nicky completes a diary detailing what the children have done each day. From this I have a complete picture of their whole day, this helps me to feel involved with their care and that I can talk to them about their day. I am thoroughly happy with the level of care my children receive and Im certain that being in such a positive and happy environment is helping them both develop into confident, kind and self assured children. I would absolutely recommend Nicky as a great and reliable childminder.
Apr 18th, 2022

Nicky has been looking after my two year old son for nearly a year now. During this time, Nicky has always been kind, caring and loving towards him. She regularly takes all children to different centres and has lovely outdoor space with a dedicated room for childcare. Various engaging activities are done and Nicky is very inclusive with all festivals. My sons vocabulary has developed greatly under her care as well as social skills such as confidence. Nicky has a natural talent, always smiling and very good at keeping parents informed through baby days app. We are so pleased and can highly recommend her.
Mar 1st, 2022

Nicky has been looking after my 4 year old daughter for almost 2 years now. She loves going to Nicky's and often counts down the days until she can go again! Nicky often takes them out to parks and woods and before covid they went to different playgroups twice a week. Nicky sets up different activities for the children daily and they often do crafts. Nicky keeps us updated about everything going on and there is also an app called baby days which all the parents have. This has all the paperwork and information needed, as well as daily updates and photos of the children. My daughter is starting school this year and Nicky is helping her get ready for this. The main thing is my daughter loves going to Nickys and is always happy there. I would definitely recommend Nicky.
Mar 26th, 2022

Nicky has been looking after my daughter for 2 and a half of year 3 and a half years. Nicky has an excellent set up, with a self contained setting at the back of her house, full of engaging activities and educational and entertaining toys. Nicky herself is extremely professional and experienced, and she develops a great bond with her children which is due to the fact that she really cares about them and what she does. Our daughter loves going there and wakes up excited if its a Nicky day. Nicky creates a great environment for play and social development, regularly taking the children on outings and to play groups and setting up craft / activities for when they are not out and about. She also organises extra activities such as Halloween parties and Eater hunts. Our daughter has spent a lot of time with Nicky and is growing up to be an outgoing, confident and happy little girl. I highly recommend Nicky.
Feb 22nd, 2022

Our son has been with Nicky since he was nine months old, after a family friend recommended her to us. He is three now and we couldn't be more happy with how he is growing up, and a lot of that is down to Nicky and the children at her setting. With Nicky's help and guidance, our son is growing up to be a very confident and friendly little boy who charms others with his little cheeky grin. She doesn't just care for the children but she has created a friendly environment where they can play and develop their skills. We don't think we would have got through potty training without Nicky's help and advice! They are always busy and visiting new and different places. If its raining they are entertained with crafts and indoor activities. Nicky works with you as their parent and keeps you up to date on how she will care for the children. She also shares photos and videos through the baby days app. Our son always looks forward to seeing Nicky and his friends and he enjoys telling us what he has been up to. We would highly recommend Nicky.
Feb 9th, 2022