Meerkats Childminding Services 17 Amber Drive, Chorley PR6 0LA

"My son has been with Meerkats for 2 years and within that time we have had a very positive experience. He will continue with Meerkats until he is ready to leave for school. Meerkats is a homely environment but has a big enough capacity so your child has many personalities to interact with. But it is small enough not to be overwhelming if they were new to the setting. To me it is just right. My son always goes in happy and when I collect him which can be 9 hours later he is again content and remains clean. There is a small park at the front, which is a great addition to the setting and the facilities within the setting are amazing with plenty of activities, toys and different areas the children can use. Finally the fees are very reasonable. Overall we are happy with the service provided by Vicky and her team"

"Our son started at Meerkats in June and has settled in really well. He was only 10 months old when he started, and I was naturally anxious about leaving him and going back to work, but Vicky and the team at Meerkats have been great with him. The communication is fantastic and I always feel like he is being well looked after- I never worry about him when he’s at Meerkats! I think it’s great having a mix of ages as it helps to build his confidence around other children, and he still gets his naps and quiet time when he needs it. Overall, an amazing place where my son is obviously going to flourish over the next few years, and where the staff really are passionate about what they do. What more can you ask for?"

"I couldn’t recommend Meerkats enough! My son has been here for over a year now. I was worried it would take a while for him to settle in as I moved him from a previous nursery due to staffing issues. It was the best decision I made and my son settled in so quickly. I wish I had found them sooner! Vicky and her staff are amazing! I have never come across any other setting that care for the children like Meerkats do. I am so excited for my baby girl to join and start her Meerkats journey with you. If you’re looking for a professional, fun, educational & warm place for your child, then there’s no better place than here!"

"If you are after a childcare provider that will not throw in the towel when things get tough because a child is teething and having separation anxiety suddenly, after 4 happy months, this is NOT the place for you. If your child has a routine that you would like to keep while at nursery (having bottles of milk, times of day to sleep) this isn’t the right place for you either. The owners demeanour is surprisingly blunt given the industry. We understood a child can be difficult and clingy at times. But we were not expecting a text out the blue to say ‘we think it would be in the child’s best interest to find somewhere else’. How is making a young child move to new childcare when they are suffering separation anxiety in their best interests. I think this childcare provider is more suited to children at pre school age, they do put a lot of effort into their activities, but feel they are aimed more at 3-4 year olds, and not for the babies / toddlers. Our child seems much happier now at a nursery with more children their own age. I wouldn’t recommend them for baby/toddlers after our shocking experience."