Please contact me if you would like to speak to any of my referees.
A reference from a parent - I looked after their son, Alex, 11 months old when he started for three days a week for 6 months (March - September 2018)
"We are writing this well-deserved reference for Vanessa (Nessie) to help other parents make a good choice entrusting their little one with her as we know how stressful it can be choosing the right childminder/nursery! Nessie looked after our little boy for several months from the age of one. She immediately made him feel like part of her family and she helped us feel at ease instantly. We received regular photos and daily updates which we loved reading at the end of the day. Vanessa also spent time talking to us at the pick-up and together we discussed development ideas etc. Our little one was always doing new things and going to new places and came home happy every day. A few times he was unwell and Nessie really made us feel secure as she has those motherly instincts and made him feel better and looked after! What else can we say? Nessie cooked great food which is important, was flexible with timings and is well priced. We still keep in touch and meet up after we moved to a different area/nursery. We highly recommend Vanessa’s nursery"!
A reference from a parent - I looked after their son, Luca, 12 months old when he started, for four days a week for 6 months
(April - September 2017)
“I left Luca with Nessie as soon as he was 1 and I went back to work. I was so nervous but should not have worried. Nessie always took Luca out and about in the mornings doing fun things at the park, the beach, museums if it was raining - exploring the world. He also made some wonderful pictures with Nessie the artist. He enjoyed lovely home-cooked meals and Nessie was also a sleep fairy and managed to get him to sleep much better than I ever had! She also sent me pictures throughout the day and kept me up-to-date with what he was up to, which was great as a nervous first time Mum. I wouldn’t hesitate to use Nessie again myself or recommend her”.
A reference from a parent - I looked after their daughter, Vita, 17 months old when she started, for three days a week for 6 months
(February - July 2016)
"Our Daughter Has Been Going To Nessie For The Last Six Months And We Have Been So Impressed And So Happy With The Way She Is Looked After By Nessie. We’ve Never Once Had A Teary Goodbye - She’s Always Been Desperate To Get In And Start The Fun! We Were So Reassured At The Beginning Of Our Daughter's Time With Nessie, As She Was So Great At Making Us All Feel Comfortable And Welcome And Our Daughter Settled In Almost Immediately. We’ve Had Loads Of Creative Projects Come Home And Lots Of Photos Of All The Fun They’ve Had, Outside And Inside. Lots And Lots Of Exploring Parks, Playgrounds And Beaches, Etc. Our Daughter Always Comes Home Well Fed And Very Happy, And Usually Pretty Whacked Out And Ready For A Nap! Nessie’s Always Been Really Clear In Communications With Us And Has Given Plenty Of Warning For Any Days Off, Which Have Been Rare Anyway. We Cannot Recommend Nessie Highly Enough, She’s Fantastic"!
A reference from a parent - I looked after their son, Ollie, 2 years old when he started, for two days a week for 2 and half years (April 2015 - September 2017)
"Nessie has been taking care of our little boy, Ollie (now 3), since April 2015. We have always been delighted with the care he receives on the days he is with her. He gets out and about in the Brighton countryside, visits to museums on rainy days and lots of play in the local parks in Hove, which are fantastic. He also gets to do lots of painting and crafts, which he absolutely loves. Nessie makes very nutritious meals, and there are plenty of snacks throughout the day, which are always healthy. She has created the perfect environment for little ones in her home and Ollie loves the time he spends there".
A reference from a parent - I looked after their son, Ollie, 2 years old when he started, for two days a week for 2 and half years (April 2015 - September 2017)
"Nessie has been taking care of our little boy, Ollie (now 3), since April 2015. We have always been delighted with the care he receives on the days he is with her. He gets out and about in the Brighton countryside, visits to museums on rainy days and lots of play in the local parks in Hove, which are fantastic. He also gets to do lots of painting and crafts, which he absolutely loves. Nessie makes very nutritious meals, and there are plenty of snacks throughout the day, which are always healthy. She has created the perfect environment for little ones in her home and Ollie loves the time he spends there".
A reference from a parent - I looked after Noah, 19 months old when he started, four days a week for 10 months (October 2015 - July 2016)
"Noah has been attending Nessie's setting four days a week for ten months (October 2015 - July 2016). He settled in very quickly and absolutely loves going. Nessie is fantastic with the children and receptive to their individual needs. The kids at the setting play nicely together and Nessie ensures that there is a variety of fun and educational activities, as well as regular outings. They also have plenty of opportunity to get out in the fresh air and run around in a safe environment. Nessie sends lovely pictures of Noah every day which is really comforting and reassuring, letting me see what he is up to and how happy he is. I would absolutely recommend Nessie to anyone that is looking for a home childcare setting".
A reference from a parent – I looked after Calliope, 10 months old when she started, for three days a week, for 6 months (May - October 2015).
"My daughter was 10 months when I decided to look for work. I landed the job I was after and had an immediate start, so I needed childcare - immediately! I searched Gumtree and trawled through unconvincing adverts for various childminders and such and was beginning to lose hope when I came across Nessie's ad. I saw her picture in the search results and was instinctively sold. One click on her advert and I was given all the reasons to be; she was thoroughly experienced, certified and screened and had a pleasant written voice and her website was informative. The next day we arranged to meet at her lovely house just behind St Ann's Well Gardens and after a very easy chat over some tea and a look around asked her if she could take her for the whole day tomorrow! Calliope warmed to Nessie very quickly as we talked things over and I felt really relieved to have found someone I felt I could trust immediately. On their first day together I was sent plenty of wonderful pictures of Calliope having a whale of a time in the park and playing at home, which really put me at ease on my first day away from her at work. Their relationship went from strength to strength and as other children joined the club she couldn't wait to get out of the buggy and wouldn't even turn to say goodbye! To say I would recommend Nessie's services would be an understatement. Not only did she make it possible for me to work with peace of mind, but more importantly, I truly feel Calliope had the best time of all, playing with Nessie, who is so attentive and creative, as well as the other delightful children and learning to interact and assert herself in a safe and loving environment. To top it off, the meals prepared are of an excellent standard as well as varied and a lot of the vegetables used come from the family allotment. My biggest grievance in losing my job recently was having to lose Nessie. We will be back"!
A reference from a parent - I looked after Cecily, 2 & half years old and Emmeline,
10 months old for 10 months, as their nanny (October 2013 - July 2014):
"Our two little girls loved being looked after by Nessie. She is a very warm, fun, creative person who really understands what children enjoy doing. There was lots of painting, reading, crafts, games, songs and laughter. We were 110% happy to leave our girls in her care and were very sad when she moved to Brighton".
A reference from a parent - I looked after Tom for a year, as his nanny (February 2009 - February 2010):
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