Penny

Amazing!

My daughter absolutely loves going to Pennys. And when she's not at Pennys, she talks about going to Pennys! She has come on in leaps and bounds and formed so many wonderful friendships. Penny will always go the extra mile to help where she can, which is appreciated more than ever as a single working parent. I couldnt of chosen a better setting!

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by naomi on 15/07/2026

Response by penny on 15/07/2026:

Thank you so much, Naomi, for your lovely review. ❤️ It means so much to me to know that your daughter loves coming here and has made such wonderful friendships. Watching her grow in confidence and seeing how happy she is has been a real pleasure. Thank you for trusting me with her care and for your kind words—they truly mean the world to me . 🥰

Excellent childminder

Penny is passionate, reliable, loving, caring, very thoughtful and honest. Her communication and organisation skills are second to none and this is essential when you have a very busy life.
She is always updating her setting, finding new ways to teach though play, organising amazing days out, all without loosing focus on every child’s age and need.
My husband and I are extremely grateful to Penny for looking after our children for the past 4 years all together, because above all, we know that when Thomas and Sofia are in her care, they are loved and safe and as parents we cannot ask for more.

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by Gabry on 14/07/2026

Response by penny on 14/07/2026:

Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words. ❤️ It is an absolute pleasure caring for Thomas and Sofia over the past four years. Watching them grow, learn, and thrive is such a privilege. Thank you for trusting me with your precious children and for your continued support. Your lovely review truly means the world to me.😍

Best Childminder!

Our Daughter - Nelly has been with Penny for the last 2 and a half years.
From the get go Penny has treated Nelly like one of her own, as she does all the children in her setting!
We was anxious to send Nelly into childcare with Nelly having hyper mobility We was concerned she’d be pushed into meeting milestones when she was already delayed in crawling and walking, Penny listened to us and worked with us to ensure Nelly was supported.
Penny’s communication with us has been outstanding, we’ve been reassured from the very first day and sends updates during the days on how Nelly has been.
As parents we are privileged to have found an AMAZING childminder like Penny! Penny ensures the children always have fun and takes them on fun days out as well as home from home activities.
As Nelly approaches her final weeks with Penny we cannot thank her enough for all the support and learning she has given to Nelly which she will carry with her as she starts school! We know Nelly will miss Penny as will we! Penny is an amazing childminder and I’d recommend her to anyone who asks!

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by Martha on 14/07/2026

Response by penny on 14/07/2026:

Awww Thankyou Martha for your kind words , means so much , It’s been an honour to be chosen to care for her and watching her grow , 5 weeks left to enjoy so many more adventures x x

The best of the best!

Our son has been with Penny since he was around 9.5 months old and is just about to turn 3 now. From the get go, Penny listened to me as an anxious first time mum, reassured me and from day one has treated Alfie like her own. Alfie is super sensitive and shy and Penny has put so much work in to bring him out of his shell - watching his confidence grow from being in her care is just incredible. Penny’s communication is second to none, and she’s always there to give reassurance even if it’s at a ridiculous hour of the night! Our son absolutely loves Penny and his friends in her setting, he regularly asks to go there on his days off. I couldn’t be more grateful for everything Penny has done in helping Alfie’s development, she’s an absolute angel and would recommend her to everyone. We’re so lucky and grateful to have found such an amazing childminder who our son adores, and that we adore too. If you’re looking for a fun, creative and outdoorsy childminder who loves and nurtures your child as if they’re her own, who teaches your child amazing life skills, manners and good values, don’t look any further!

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by Chloe on 13/07/2026

Response by penny on 14/07/2026:

Thank you so much Chloe for your lovely words. It means the world to know Alfie is so happy and enjoys his time with us. Watching him grow and develop is such a privilege, and I’m so grateful for your trust and support. ❤️

Beyond grateful.

We honestly couldn’t recommend Penny enough! She has looked after our daughter, Delilah, for almost a year now, and she has been absolutely amazing.

From the very beginning, Delilah has loved going, and it’s been so lovely to watch her grow in confidence and learn so many new things. One of our favourite things is that the children spend so much time outdoors exploring, playing, and learning instead of being stuck inside all day. The setting is beautiful, and you can tell how much thought and care Penny puts into everything she does.

Penny is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about what she does, but what really stands out is how much she genuinely cares about every child and their family. She treats the children like they’re her own, and it’s so reassuring knowing Delilah is somewhere she is happy, safe, and loved.

We’re so grateful to have found Penny. She has become such an important part of Delilah’s early years, and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for a caring, fun, and dedicated childminder.

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by Georgias on 13/07/2026

Response by penny on 13/07/2026:

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful and heartfelt review. Your kind words truly mean the world to me.

It has been an absolute pleasure to be part of Delilah’s early years and to watch her grow in confidence, curiosity, and independence. I’m so pleased that you’ve appreciated our outdoor adventures and the home-from-home environment I strive to create for every child.

Thank you for trusting me with Delilah’s care over the past year. Your support and recommendation mean so much, and I feel incredibly lucky to have such wonderful families. It’s a privilege to be part of Delilah’s journey, and I look forward to many more happy memories together! 💕

The best childminder ever

My child has been coming to Penny for 7 months now and I’m so happy we found someone myself, my husband and our son instantly got on with! My son had never been left with a family member for longer than 1 hour prior to him starting day care due to my anxiety and soon as he started I felt at ease with the constant communication you get from Penny. Penny listened to Charlie’s routines and would implement everything we told her to ensure Charlie’s rountine didn’t change much. Charlie loves Penny so much and it’s amazing to see how much he has developed since being there. I wouldn’t ever want anyone else to look after him. We wouldn’t change a thing. We’re so happy that we’ve already asked for a place for baby number 2 and we’re not even pregnant due to Penny being so fully booked due to her being the best!

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by Lauren on 13/07/2026

Response by penny on 13/07/2026:

This has genuinely made my day. Thank you for trusting me with your precious boy. Charlie is an absolute joy, and it’s been amazing to watch him flourish. I’m so grateful to be part of your family’s journey. ❤️ looking forward to welcoming baby number 2 x x

The BEST!

My daughter has been with Penny for over 2 years now. I was really nervous about leaving my first baby with someone but Penny made me feel so comfortable as soon as I met her. I knew straight away she was the one for us after looking around other places beforehand. I loved that the setting was in a cabin, its such a lovely space! Full of toys and activities. There’s a separate play area outside too. Penny is so caring towards my daughter. She takes the children on all sorts of fun days out, she is very outdoorsy which I love and the children are constantly kept occupied. They also have lots of structured learning, my daughter has learnt so much from Penny. She tailors learning to each child and finds time to have one to one. She really does care for the children, even FaceTiming my daughter once to sing her a song she was asking for because I didn’t have a clue what she wanted! She really is amazing and such an influence on our daughter. Couldn’t of picked a better childminder. We will be sending our second daughter to Penny too when our daughter starts school, even though we have a moved a fair bit away now, wouldn’t send her anywhere else.

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by BeckiW on 14/11/2022

Simply wonderful !!

I’d never look at another nursery again!!
As a mother of 3 I’ve always used nurseries and thought I’d explore a childminder for my little girl as she was a lockdown baby! I’m
so glad I did penny is as close to Mary poppins as Lincoln’s going to get !! My little girl felt at home the minute she stepped in the cabin!! Beatrix has non stop fun from going on outings to the farm, woods to crafts messy play. My little girl is thriving thanks to penny and her talking and good behaviour is absolutely down to the setting she is in. Beatrix enjoys playing with the other children and attending various groups. Highly recommended !!!

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by Nikki D on 14/11/2022

Look no further!

I just asked my children how they would describe Penny, and they immediately asked "Can we go today?!"

We initially needed some childcare at short notice, and Penny was very flexible in accommodating us. Though the kids were a bit apprehensive first, Penny did all she could to connect with them, which obviously succeeded. She caters for every child's individual needs, whilst making sure that all kids are properly looked after. Her no-nonsense approach appears to work very well.

What we highly appreciate is the fact that she is very proactive in entertaining the children with visits to various playgrounds and attractions in the area, meet-ups with other childminders and their children for playdates, and the generally high level of activity. There is no opportunity for the children to become bored, plenty of toys and games are available for free play, and Penny always has something up her sleeve to occupy even the most fussy kid.

The setting with the dedicated cabin and outside play area is great, and easily accessible by car or foot. If you live in the uphill area of Lincoln, St. George's, or even the West End, and are looking for a childminder, look no further!

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by WILL on 26/12/2021

Excellent childminder

We found Penny after having to seek alternative childcare during lockdown. Our little boy was almost 15 months old and had no opportunity for settling in days, he was thrown straight into the deep end. Despite the difficult circumstances Penny's warm, loving and caring nature helped him to settle in quickly.

Penny's setting is great for little ones, lots of educational toys and she has a lovely outside space which is frequently used. Our little boy loves being outside so this aspect was particularly important to us. Even through the constraints Covid placed upon her Penny still took the children out to the park on numerous occasions as soon as restrictions were lifted, keeping them entertained and happy throughout a challenging time. All the children in her care are well mannered and she supports and encourages children to thrive.

Our little boy blossomed, and came on in leaps and bounds developmentally in the short space of time he was in Penny's care. He developed a lovely bond with her and we would have loved him to stay there, but logistically when things started to get back to normal it would've been impossible for us to get him there and back with our normal working hours.

We would not hesitate to recommend Penny to anyone who is looking for childcare. She was an absolute Godsend for us in very difficult times, is a pleasure to deal with and has looked after our little boy like he was her own. We cannot thank her enough for all she has done for us and Barney.

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by Claire on 27/08/2020