Lisasees

A childminder par excellence

We cannot recommend Lisa at Little Oaks Childminding highly enough. Before meeting Lisa, we had never considered using a childminder, having only experienced a nursery setting with our older child. However, after an unexpected delay with a nursery placement, we found ourselves searching for alternative childcare and were incredibly fortunate to find Lisa.
Our son was very attached to me and typically took a long time to warm up to new people. To my amazement, during our very first visit he happily left my lap and walked straight over to Lisa. It was completely out of character and immediately gave us confidence in the warm, nurturing environment she creates. He also quickly became fond of Maggie, Lisa’s wonderful dog, whose presence has helped the children learn how to interact with animals in a calm and respectful way.
What stands out most about Lisa is the genuine care and thought she puts into every child. She tailors activities to the children's interests, plans engaging outings and experiences, and goes above and beyond to make life easier for parents. Whether it is providing spare outdoor clothing, organising themed activities, or keeping parents informed, Lisa consistently demonstrates professionalism and dedication.
The small-group setting has been particularly beneficial for our son. He has developed genuine affection for the children in Lisa’s care, often talking about “Lisa, Maggie and his friends” with great excitement. Communication is excellent, and we always feel informed and reassured that our child is happy, safe and well cared for.
The variety of activities and adventures the children enjoy is remarkable. In fact, our older child is often jealous because our youngest has already visited or experienced places before the rest of the family! Little Oaks Childminding offers children enriching experiences, endless opportunities to learn, and a caring home-from-home environment.
Choosing Little Oaks Childminding has been one of the best decisions we have made for our child, and we are incredibly grateful for everything Lisa does.

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by Mandy on 04/06/2026

The best parenting decision

We have sent both of our daughters to Lisa and it has been the best parenting decision we have made. Our first daughter was born during lockdown and it was a very nerve wracking experience trying to navigate organising childcare. Lisa completely put us at ease and was attentive and tuned in to our daughter (and us) from day one. From the success of our first daughter thriving under Lisa’s care we knew it was a no-brainer that we wanted our second daughter to be with Lisa too. Our youngest adores her Lisa days and is best friends with Maggie who always comes to greet her at the door in the morning. It truly is a home away from home with the most amazing adventures thrown in! Lisa carefully plans a whole range of days out, park visits, playgroup sessions, childminder meet ups, sessions in the community and more. Her home is the most welcoming environment full of high quality and engaging resources that support each child on their development journey. Lisa is so skillful at encouraging and supporting our daughter to be independent and confident in herself.
Lisa has everything covered - from wellies to waterproofs, jackets, sun hats and anything else a little one might need. The resources that Lisa provides are invaluable for ensuring a smooth drop off as all that’s needed is a packed lunch. The peace of mind that knowing my daughter has everything she needs for any adventures without me having to worry or remember it is worth its’ weight in gold for a busy working parent!
We feel so incredibly lucky to have found Lisa and are so grateful that she has been to important in shaping both our daughters’ early years. We cannot thank Lisa enough for her commitment, energy and unwavering enthusiasm.

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by Emily on 21/05/2026

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I had the absolute privilege of completing my work experience with Lisa a few years ago whilst studying at Warwickshire college, completing my T-Level, Level 3 childhood studies qualification and I cannot recommend her highly enough. Lisa is truly fabulous at what she does. During my time with her, I saw firsthand how much care, energy, and love she pours into the children. We went on regular, brilliant day trips to farm yards , national trusts , soft plays and organised meet ups with some great local childminders for activities and events. Lisa’s ability to make every single day both educational and incredibly fun is amazing, every child came through the front door excited for what the day had to bring and energetic for what adventure Lisa had at the ready. I now work in a Specialist Resource Provision as a level 3 qualified practitioner and can honestly say that Lisa has not only inspired my ability to work alongside children today but also on how to create a safe , nurturing and stimulating environment for everyone.

She is a wonderful mentor and fabulous childminder , any child would be so lucky to have her.

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by Amy on 21/05/2026