Little Humbugs

Amazing 🤩

What can I say. My daughter attended Little Humbugs for nearly eleven years and has just left! Kim and Charly are both just amazing. We will really miss seeing you all as you have been part of our lives for so long. The attention, love and support they have given our daughter has been second to none. They have encouraged and instilled confidence enabling her to be the best she can, even when she was three months old. We can’t thank you enough, we couldn’t have coped without you ❤️

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by Rachel on 14/09/2025

Outstanding

As others have described, little humbugs is a home from home. The environment created for the little ones is truly amazing, so calming, inviting, loving and fun. Exactly what you want for your child.
Our daughter loved going to Kim and Charly and wants to go back. She made some lovely friends, learnt through playing and is now at school able to write her name, count, knows her colours, days of the week and loads more.
She loved the food to the point we had to ask for recipes to copy.
Would highly recommend.

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by Fiona on 10/09/2025

Like family

Our little boy went to Kim and Charley from the age of 10months and was there for 2 years. They were like family to him and so kind.
He loved his time at little humbugs and made some lovely friends.
The food is great and G always left with a massive smile on his face.
Couldn’t recommend them enough!

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by LauraB on 10/09/2025

A home away from home

Firstly if you are able to get a space at Little Humbugs, count your lucky stars!
My daughter started with Kim back in 2021 and because she was thriving and doing so well I decided to keep her there until now where she has started Reception. Despite being told that kids her age should be in nursery because they won’t be ready for school otherwise, I listened to my instincts and we stayed with Little Humbugs. The best decision for us by a long shot! Throughout the years, my child has grown and developed in a surrounding that is literally a home away from home. I know that if she was ever upset, that she would receive the love and compassion she needed to navigate her big emotions. I never had to worry if she was having a bad day because I know that Kim and Charly love all the children and treat them with such respect and empathy. The kids do so many stimulating activities and my daughter was coming home every day with something new that she had learnt/ done that day. A perfect balance. The kids have down time as well as lots of learning through play, arts and crafts.they play outside and form such beautiful friendships. Little Humbugs covered all the EYFS framework which meant that now the time has come for my daughter to embark on her schooling journey, she is ready. And to top it off, at the end, we received a beautiful folder with all her artwork and highlights of her journey at Little Humbugs. It’s safe to say that we are so incredibly sad to end this chapter, however, I assure you that if you are fortunate enough to get a space at Little Humbugs, you will not regret it. Kimmy and Charly have made such a beautiful impact in my daughters life and I am forever grateful to them for helping create these foundations during the early years. If you are looking for a home away from home with people who will love your LO and treat them with such love and respect, don’t hesitate. I can’t recommend Little Humbugs enough. ❤️

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by AJ_Mummy on 18/09/2024

Simply the best childminder

Little Humbugs have been our childminder for the most wonderful 6 years for both my two boys who are now 4 and 7.

We were lucky enough to be recommended Little Humbugs from a mutual friend when my first son was born and from the moment I met Kimmy i just knew this was the place for us. Both my boys started going from about 11 months old and we have honestly never looked back. Especially those first couple of days when it's tough for us moms and dads letting going - i just knew my boys were being well cared for, Kim and Charly sent pictures of their first day so i could see what there up to which was so lovely. You only take that for granted when they move onto big school and realise that's not the norm!

Kim,Charly and Steve are honestly the most warm and nuturing people, they love and care for each child as there own. My boys have thoroughly enjoyed there time at Little Humbugs. There days were always filled with fun activites - crafts, painting, exploring outside etc. Both my boys learned to count, recognise number, colours and shapes with Kimmy and Charly and the boys have transitioned so well into school from the learning and structure that they have provided.

If you are looking for a childminder i honestly couldn't recommend Little Humbugs enough. You three will always have a special place in our heart. We miss coming every morning very much! ❤

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by Jodie on 18/09/2024

Exceptional childminder

My daughter attended Little Humbugs from 18 months old to starting primary school this year. From the first time we met her, Kimmy has been amazingly kind, caring and supportive. My daughter loved the time she spent there doing lots of fun activities and celebrating occasions throughout the year. There is a home from home feeling that the children are genuinely cared about like you would your own family. Kimmy and Charly always communicate well and learn everything about your child to pick up on the slightest change or development.
I would highly recommend Little Humbugs to anyone.

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by Katie on 18/09/2024

Second to none!

Kim, Charly and the whole Little Humbugs team are amazing! They offer a homely but professional environment for children to thrive. They really get to know the individual children. My daughter LOVES going and will miss everyone so much in September. Little Humbugs has develop her social skills, confidence and lots of other skills. They offer a wide range of activities, that link to world events, encouraging learning in a creative and engaging way. They are always there to help and support your child in any way possible.

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by Clare on 04/07/2024

The Best Childminder

From the moment we met Kim and Charly at Little Humbugs we loved them. Immediately we felt a great deal of trust and warmth with our children. Little Humbugs have a very strong family feel approach. It really does feel like every child there is part of the family and is treated as such. My son (4) has always come home having learnt so much but more than anything having had the funnest and happiest day. My daughter (1) beams every time we arrive in the morning. We get regular pictures and updates on their activities and you can see how much they love it. Kim, Charly and Steve are outstanding at keeping us informed on everything, supporting us with anything we aren’t sure about or struggling with and just providing all round outstanding service. Me and my husband have always recommended Little Humbugs to any family and friends with children. I couldn’t recommend them highly enough and we will always be grateful to them for being such a big part of our children’s early life. Highly recommend!

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by Cheska on 04/07/2024

The BEST Childminders in Sutton Coldfield!

My little girl had her last day at Little Humbugs yesterday as she starts school in September (I’m still crying about it)!
I cannot thank Kimmy, Charly and Steve enough for all of the love and care they have given my daughter the last two years.
It was so important to me that my daughter was looked after by someone who would love her as much as we do and we got lucky with Little Humbugs as she received 3 times that love and care from Kimmy, Charly and Steve.
If you are looking for a childminder I highly recommend Little Humbugs, you will not regret sending your child to this lovely family.
My daughter came home with a lovely folder yesterday with all of her photos, arts and crafts, certificates and achievements in and we are so grateful to be able to keep these forever. You can see from all of the photographs how happy each and every child is at Little Humbugs and my daughter would always come home with stories about what her and friends have been doing throughout the day. Poor Kimmy couldn’t even sneeze without my daughter telling me so!

Thank you for everything Kimmy, Charly and Steve. Although we are so sad our time is over with you, we count our lucky stars to have found you all xxx

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by BethCx on 27/07/2023

A home from home for my children

I cannot praise Little Humbugs enough! I’m just sad that I had not been referred to them when my first child was in nursery as she would have looked after all 3 of my boys over time.
There are so many things to say but I know that a lot is covered in the other reviews I’ve seen here so I’ll be more specific.

Kim and Charly have a brilliant approach to childcare that is warm and loving as though it’s a family home (which it is!) and also structured with routine, rules and education that creates this magical balance that the children adore.

My youngest child is with them right now (age 2) and, despite a slight speech delay, he is confident with numbers to 10, singing the alphabet, recognises all the nursery rhymes and so much more. It wouldn’t matter if he couldn’t yet but it’s just an example of what has made me smile recently.

There are clear boundaries between family time and Little Humbugs time that they stick to so well and I understand now why this is so important for the children to understand the difference and feel secure and grounded wherever they are.

I’ve ended up typing an essay! Oh well. If you get a chance to grab a spot at Little Humbugs then go for it! Spaces fill up fast for a good reason - usually word of mouth referrals!

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by misspeak on 17/12/2021