Elelyon

Will Become Family - The best!

I genuinely cannot recommend El-Elyon highly enough. Phoebe, Esi, Akos and, most recently, Bernice have played such an important role in our family over the past three years, and choosing them to care for our children has honestly been one of the best decisions we’ve made.

Our oldest, Ben, started at just seven months old, full-time. I was going back to work earlier than most of the other mums I knew and I remember feeling really nervous about leaving such a young baby, particularly when most of the children around us seemed to be starting childcare closer to a year old. It didn’t take long for me to realise how unnecessary that worry was. Within about two weeks, Ben was practically leaping into their arms in the morning without so much as a glance back at us!

One of the things I’ve always appreciated most about El-Elyon is how thoughtful they are about each individual child. They really get to know their personalities, what they need and where they are developmentally, rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach. When each child starts, they talk with you about their development, the milestones they are working towards and what you might expect at different stages. But it never feels rigid or like the children are being pushed to tick boxes. Instead, you can see how naturally they weave that knowledge into the way they play with, encourage and support each child.

When Ben eventually left, they gave us a personalised book documenting his time with them, including his development and the milestones they had tracked along the way. Seeing his whole journey laid out like that was incredibly special, and really brought home just how closely they had been paying attention to and supporting his development all those years.

They also put so much time and effort into planning activities for the children, whether that’s crafts, learning, music, imaginative play or outings, and they make a real effort to get them outside nearly every day.
There is always a sense that there is thought and purpose behind what they are doing, while still giving the children plenty of space to just play, explore and be little.

They have been there for so many of Ben’s milestones. He took his first steps with them, made his first friends and learned to tidy up, say please and thank you, dance, draw, count and so much more. When he was struggling with solids and weaning, they put so much time, patience and care into helping him get on track. They haven’t simply looked after him — they have helped raise him.

Communication with parents has also always been wonderful. No matter how busy the day has been, they make time at drop-off and pick-up to chat and tell us how things are going, and we get photos throughout the week so we can see what the children have been getting up to. Particularly when Ben was a baby, that connection and reassurance meant so much.

Obviously I’m biased, but Ben has grown into such a smart, kind, adventurous and (generally!) polite little boy, and I genuinely credit so
M much of that to the love, confidence and foundations they gave him at El-Elyon.

Phoebe recommends that the children transition to a larger nursery setting at around three, so they have an opportunity to adjust and socialise in a bigger environment before Reception. If I could have kept Ben at El-Elyon forever, I would have! But seeing how quickly and confidently he has settled into his new nursery has really reinforced how well they prepared him for that next stage. He walked in with such a strong foundation of independence, confidence and security.

Ironically, before I returned to work, we had originally hoped to get Ben into a more traditional nursery. When those plans didn’t come together, we started looking at childminders instead. Looking back now, I’m incredibly grateful things worked out the way they did. Having him grow up in such a warm, loving, home-like environment was exactly what he needed.

Everyone at El-Elyon has truly felt like family to us, and I will always be grateful for the love they have given Ben and for the role they have played in making him the little person he is today.

Thankfully, we’re not quite saying goodbye yet! Our second child has now started with them and is already blossoming into the person she is going to be (which, at the moment, appears to be mostly chaos!). We feel incredibly lucky that we get to continue this journey with El-Elyon for a little while longer.

If you are considering El-Elyon, particularly if you are nervous about
leaving a younger baby as I was, I really couldn’t recommend them more.

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by Sydneyl7 on 03/10/2026

Simply the best!!

Our twins spent a year with Phoebe and the wonderful team at El Elyon, and we honestly couldn’t have asked for a more special experience.

When choosing childcare, we were torn between a nursery and a childminder. We ultimately chose Phoebe because we wanted the twins to have a smaller, calmer and more nurturing environment — and what we found at El Elyon was the absolute best of both worlds. They had all the love, individual attention and home-from-home feeling we had hoped for, while Phoebe put an incredible amount of thought and effort into making every day exciting and enriching.

There was always something planned, from daily outings and crafts to brilliant monthly themes that made learning fun, as well as celebrating holidays and all the little milestones throughout the year. Nothing ever felt routine or simply like childcare — so much thought, creativity and love went into their days.

Most importantly, our twins were genuinely loved, known and cared for as individuals. Phoebe has poured so much love into them and really became like an aunty to them.

We feel incredibly lucky that they got to spend such an important year at El Elyon and will always be so grateful to Phoebe and the whole team. We couldn’t recommend them more highly.

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by Izzy on 12/09/2026

Response by Elelyon on 14/09/2026:

Thank you so much Izzy, we had a great time with our twins!! It was a great year and wish they never left at all.
Lovely and understanding parents like you make it soo easy to look after our babies.
Miss you all already

The best childminder ever!

As parents, leaving your child in someone else’s care is one of the biggest decisions you will ever make. We entrusted our daughter, Abi, to Phoebe when she was just over one year old, and it turned out to be one of the best decisions we have ever made. She spent almost two years in Phoebe’s care, and the impact this has had on her development is immeasurable.
Abi learned so many new skills, grew in confidence, and felt truly loved and secure. Phoebe, together with Akos and Esi, cared for her as if she were their own. Abi would genuinely not be the same little girl today without their patience, encouragement, and constant support.
One thing we will always treasure is the thousands of photos Phoebe shared with us, capturing Abi’s everyday moments, milestones, and happy memories. These pictures mean so much to us and are something we will keep forever as a reminder of this very special time in her life.
Every day we left Abi knowing she was safe, happy, and surrounded by warmth and kindness, which gave us complete peace of mind as parents. We will be forever grateful to Phoebe, as well as to Akos and Esi, for everything they have done for our daughter. We cannot recommend Phoebe highly enough to any parent looking for not just a childminder, but a second family for their child.

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by Izabella on 11/01/2026

Phoebe and the team are the best!

Our son went to ElElyon from 12months to 2.5 years. He loved it, as did we.
Phoebe, together with Esi and Akos create a truly loving, safe and caring environment.
We always felt comfortable leaving our son at ElElyon. He often ran up the street in the morning excited to see his little friends, and when he returned home demanded “I want to go back to Phoebes”!
Excellent communication throughout and updates on WhatsApp including photos of the fun day had by all.
Daily trips to Lloyd park, where the children go to the playground and wider park were full of smiles.
Back at the setting Phoebe always seemed to have a fun activity planned, and would pull out all the stops for special occasions. Santa Claus even came to visit!
We most appreciated the genuine connection and love for each of the children that Phoebe exhibited.
We would be delighted to send our next child to
ElElyon.

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by Jamie on 11/01/2026

Absolutely the best

Our son spent nearly two wonderful years with Phoebe, Akos, and Esi — from 13 months old until just before his third birthday. Not once did we have any doubt about his happiness or wellbeing. He came home each day with a big smile, full of stories, and blossomed into a confident, kind, and joyful little boy.

From our very first visit, we were struck by how happy and cared for all the children were — surrounded by warmth, cuddles, and genuine attention. We had no idea we weren’t just choosing a childminder, but joining an extended family. Ray was truly nurtured by three loving “aunties” who supported him — and us — with so much care, flexibility, and heart.

We are forever grateful for everything they’ve done for our son and our family.

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by tina on 01/08/2025

The best

We had our son with Phoebe and the rest of the team from 1-2 years of age, and I can honestly say it was the best thing we could have done for him.

As well as being a super fun environment, he’s become a loving, caring and respectful little boy thanks to their influence.

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by Alex on 16/01/2024

Superb childminders

We struggled to find a childminder for the days we wanted. But when we did, who knew we were going to be so lucky!

Phoebe,  Akos & Esi have been great, and so caring to our son. Putting on events for the kids for special days in the calendar (Easter, coronation etc ). Giving us daily update photos, showing how much fun he’s been having. And their location is ideal for us, great it's so close to the park, giving them a chance to have fun in the park. We always had a clear summary of what he’d done that day, what he’d eaten when we came to pick him up

Our son has had a great time there. He’s very comfortable with other kids and knows how to share and care for others, a big part of this is down to Phoebe, Akos & Esi.

We can’t recommend them enough!

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by Robert on 16/01/2024

One in a million

We were so lucky to find Phoebe - she’s a one in a million childminder. She and her two lovely assistants are so loving and caring towards the children and so knowledgeable and interested in their development.

Each day is a new adventure with trips to the park, arts and crafts and parties to mark birthdays and holidays. There is no end to the creativity and the fun and laughter!

Our daughter was with Phoebe for almost two years and loved going there every day. Aunty Phoebe's felt more like family than childcare. I wish every child could have Phoebe as their childminder!

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by KarinE17 on 15/01/2024

Response by Elelyon on 16/01/2024:

Thank you so much ❤️ and you are such wonderful parents and makes our work so much easier. M is always a delight and we all miss you all dearly!!!

Too wonderful for words

Our daughter spent 2 years with Phoebe, Esi and Akos, and it’s no exaggeration to say that they changed all of our lives for the better. She started at El-Elyon as a timid, lockdown baby, and has left there a confident, bright, and independent 3-year-old. She has recently started attending a preschool and all of the nursery workers have commented on her development & vocabulary, and that is in no small part due to her time with Phoebe.

For me & my husband, the reassurance that she was with people who loved and cared for her like family was beyond priceless - she always came home happy, clean, well-fed, and full of stories of what she’d been up to - and our daily update from Phoebe with photos really helped us to feel informed.

I would not hesitate to recommend El-Elyon, as we can never thank them enough for everything they did for our little Miss G.

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by Jen on 15/01/2024

Response by Elelyon on 16/01/2024:

Thank you so much Jen. Wonderful parents like you make it easier for us all. We all miss Miss G❤️

Childcare heaven

Our son was in Phoebe, Ako and Esi’s care for 2 years since he was 10 months old, and it’s been an absolute brilliant experience.

It’s hard out there for working parents, particularly for new parents figuring out their new reality. Phoebe made it really easy, giving us frequent updates & pictures (she even caught my son’s first steps on video which I will forever cherish), super easy communication via Whatsapp, and most importantly giving the absolute best care for our child. Lots of outdoor & indoor play, lots of songs & dance, and fun activities & reading. R was there full- time, and so it became like a second home to him and he loved it.

It’s a familial environment, full of warmth, joy & laughter. The first thing I noticed when I went to visit was how happy the children were, and I can confirm that it is in fact a brilliant space run by brilliant women who truly love what they do, and it shows.

Thank you for from the bottom of our hearts Phoebe, Ako & Esi for caring for R with so much love, care & attention. So greatfull we found you 💜

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by KDay on 06/11/2023

Response by Elelyon on 07/11/2023:

Thank you, KDay. we miss you all, especially R, and a delight to look after!!
You have been such fantastic parents and it was team work from both sides. Thank you too!!!