Honey Bunch Childcarers

My son has been in Filsane’s care since he was nine months old and barely crawling. I was anxious if I’d put him in a setting too young, or if he would be able to adapt, but Filsane did a wonderful job of helping my son settle and working at his pace. My son has grown into a confident toddler and owes much to the love, care and support that Filsane has provided him with. Honeybunch are a lovely, intimate setting that provide tailored support and care for children. Filsane takes the time to understand the children and their specific needs, preferences and personalities and works with them to find the best way forward for their development. I have been extremely happy with everything at Filsane’s setting and she has been an amazing carer for my child. I would highly recommended Filsane without any doubt.

I would recommend Filsane to anyone looking for a childminder without hesitation. Filsane has looked after both our sons, Hugo since he was 10 and a half months and Noah since he was a year old and I couldn’t be happier. They have both thrived under her care and I could go back to work knowing that they were being looked after in a safe, clean and caring environment. Their daily routine includes a nap and nutritious home cooked meals as well as healthy snacks. Going back to work and leaving my first child was not an easy decision but once I had found Filsane and saw how Hugo immediately felt at ease with her, put my mind at rest. Noah has been the same. Filsane also provides a daily diary and photos which means I can share their experiences that same evening which they love.Filsane has created a unique setting where even though they are in the safety and security of a family home, they are also immersed in an educational and sensory environment. They follow the EYL programme and I can see how both the boys have benefited from being taught in a smaller group. They are taken on excursions and learn how to socialise with their friends, preparing them for their next step into formal education at reception.

I am very happy to recommend Honeybunch childcare. My daughter has been attending for almost a year and from the very beginning she was settled there, this is thanks to Filsane's very caring and friendly nature. When I drop off my daughter in the morning, she is very excited to be there. There is a combination of educational routine and fun activities which is an excellent environment for a toddler to develop. In addition, there is a useful app which honeybunch use which provides an update each day of activities, photos and naps etc. In particular, my daughter had some trouble with ezcema and Filsane was very attentive to help treat her, which demonstrates the level of care Honeybunch provides.

Filsane has looked after our daughter over the last 2 years, starting from the age of 10 months old, as I had to return to work. It was a huge step for me to find someone I could trust to leave my young baby with, but there was something about Filsane that both myself and my husband could feel, where we knew we could trust her to look after our first child.We have had no regrets at all, and Filsane continues to be the best person to look after Amelie, and Amelie loves her dearly. Similar to Amelie, the other children that are looked after by FIlsane have been with her for quite some time so that children are extremely close to one another. The other noticeable difference is that Amelie has learnt so much - vocabulary, her numeracy, literacy etc. - Filsane has a knack for making learning fun, and the fact that there are children that are a few years older certainly helps.I also love the daily diary updates that FIlsane provides with the fabulous pictures, so even though I've spent a day in the office it really feels as though I can experience the day that Amelie has experienced.The environment is perfect for any child who wants to be in a safe and loving environment, with healthy food (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and fun packed activities on the agenda. I would gladly give Filsane a glowing reference as she, and the other Childminders who work with her, are fantastic!

We really wanted our son to go to a childcare setting that felt like home from home. Somewhere safe, stimulating and warm. We were heartened by the reviews of Honey Bunch and as soon as we met Filsane at her home, we knew that she genuinely loved looking after little ones and that it was more than just a job to her.I thought it would be impossible to return to work and leave my son with anyone other than family but all I could do was go with my gut instinct and my mother's instinct and I felt safe in the knowledge that my son would be in that happy, caring environment. Knowing how anxious I was about having to leave him for the first time, Filsane sent me videos of my son enjoying his time there to reassure me which further showed that, as a mother, she understood the natural anxieties around leaving your child for the first time.For the first few weeks and months my son was very needy and after attaching himself to Filsane shadowed her around the house and didn't leave her side. She was super patient with this and kept encouraging and reassuring us that it was normal and would improve and eventually over time as his confidence grew he settled in. It filled me with such happiness to hear him talk excitedly about his day and also mention the other carers, particularly Muna, who he has become very fond of and Adrian, Filsane's husband, who is equally warm, kind, positive and incredibly supportive of our son. To be honest I would not have previously thought I would feel so comfortable having a male carer in the mix but Adrian is a real asset to their team. Their bright, kind, sociable daughters are also testament to the love they have in the house for each other and you genuinely feel as if your child is an extended member of their family.Something I really like about the Honeybunch setting is that Filsane is passionate about structured learning and creative play and follows the EYFS framework. The staples of counting, seasons, days of the week, months, alphabet etc are all instilled and every 6 months you have a developmental review where you sit down and go through the progress of your child. But in addition to this, Filsane goes that extra mile with themed months, fun excursions to the theatre, firestation or farm. At the most simple level, they will have splash time in the paddling pool in their garden during the hotter summer months and fortnightly trips to the local playgroup. During the Olympics Filsane created a mini olympics circuit in her back garden for the children to compete and win medals. They had so much fun. That extra passion and attention to detail is appreciated and their daily activities are captured in a online diary which is so useful to see and helps you reconnect with your child when you have had a long day at work.It's also reassuring to know that your child is receiving hot cooked meals every day. We are appreciative to Filsane and her team for looking after our son over the past 20 months. He talks about Filsane, her team and his little friends with such fondness and has clearly loved his time there. They have given him the nurtured start we wanted and have also been very open to collaborative approach to caring for our son, taking our points, suggestions, concerns and anxieties on board and being generous, positive and accommodating all the way.We would have no hesitation in recommending Honeybunch childcarers and feel lucky that we found them.

Being a working parent is not always an easy thing and finding the right person to look after your children is also very difficult. Finding Filsane was just so lucky and we made the right decision and I guess we followed our gut feelings. Our kids love going to the nursery. My son Jevin looks forward to the time when he is at nursery. He has bonded with Filsane and he really likes her and always tell us how good his day was. The environment is very child friendly, warm and welcoming. The kids enjoy playing there, the nice food, outings and they have good interaction between themselves. My son's social development and skills has been incredible and an amazing experience to see the progress. Credit goes to Filsane and Adrian and also her assistant who gives the right support to the kids.It is such a nice feeling to see my 3 yr old son asking Filsane to hold him and they cuddle each other, when I drop him in the morning. I feel at peace because I know my kids are in safe hands with someone reliable and trustworthy.I haven't had any problems or issues with my childminders.I would highly recommend this nursery to any other parents.Thank you Filsane for looking after Gracey and Jevin so well. You are such a wonderful person

We would highly recommend Filsane to anyone looking for childcare. We trust Filsane completely, and have learnt so much from her, which has been really important for us as first time parents! Our daughter Dilara has been with Filsane for about two years now, starting when she was 9 months old. I was nervous about Dilara starting childcare, but she settled so quickly and I really feel like Filsane and her family are now a home from home.The communication is excellent, with daily diaries and photos, with details of what they have eaten, how their naps went etc. Filsane was really great with slowly introducing Dilara into the routine at her house and is always available to discuss anything like potty training, eating independently etc. Filsane really is very knowledgeable about all things childhood-related. We feel very supported by her and often ask her for advice!Our daughter has made some great friends at Filsane's house, and loves Filsane's two daughters and her partner Adrian (we have dolls named after them at home!). The house is a warm and loving environment, and they really care about the children they look after. Filsane is also very focused on their early education and preparing them for school, and Dilara has learnt an enormous amount. She has grown from a baby into a very communicative and happy toddler - we have so much to thank Filsane & her team for and feel incredibly lucky to have found them.

I have been extremely happy with the care Mia has received, and the great progress she has made whilst in Filsane’s care. Filsane's home is always welcoming, clean and well organised and Mia has great fun playing with all the toys available and with the other children in her care. Beyond all this though, it is Filsane’s warm and friendly but no nonsense approach which sets her apart from other childminders we have experienced.She provides a wide, fun range of activities including plenty of outdoor exercise. I know Mia 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 and walks in the woods.Filsane is a great communicator and has no trouble in gaining Filsane’s confidence and therefore encouraging good behaviour and kindness and compassion to others, both skills which are important to us at home. When Mia steps outside his boundaries she responds with firm but kind discipline explaining what we would like to see in terms which she understands. When she is hurt or feeling under the weather I know that she feels happy to be comforted by her 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 his health and safety.Filsane completes a diary detailing what Mia has done each day. From this I have a complete picture of his whole day including what he has eaten, how long she has slept and all his activities. This helps me to feel involved with her care and that I can talk to her about her day.All in all I am thoroughly happy with the level of care Mia receives and I’m certain that being in such a positive and happy environment is helping her develop into a confident and self assured little boy.I would absolutely recommend Filsane as a great and reliable childminder.

My daughter has been with Filsane and Adrian for over two years (since 8 months old). I have enjoyed watching her progress and development which has been supported and promoted at Honey Bunch Childcare. Seeing my child go in and come out with a smile, brings me confidence that she is in the right place and she is well looked after. I would recommend Honey Bunch Childcare.

Filsane has been very efficient and helpful during the settling period, and my son now confidently says goodbye to me and cannot wait to get stuck into activities with Filsane and his friends. She is as a caring childminder who really enjoys her time with children in her care, and makes their time away from home enjoyable. I highly recommend Filsane's childcare which is fully supported by my son's happy smiling face at the end of every day he has spent in her care.