Vicky Kingham's 5 Star Reviews

Wonderfully positive experience

We cannot recommend Vicky highly enough! She has cared for our three children for years - sometimes after school and frequently during the holidays. She understands each child as an individual, is endlessly positive, flexible, and creates the most wonderful balance of outdoor adventures and creative play at home. We never worry for a moment when our children are with her, and in their words: “Vicky always takes us to the best parks!”

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by Sam on 23/12/2025

blessed to have Vicky as our childminder

Vicky had been childminder for a number or years to my two young sons. Both boys tried nursery in their early years and couldn’t settle. Vicky is above and beyond what any nursery setting has to offer. She’s kind, empathetic, high energy and has a love for the outdoors and creative play. Over the many years my boys have been with Vicky not once have I had to worry about them. Not only does her home offer an environment for play and rest it’s also a safe place where children can explore and be their true selves. Vicky is the sweetest soul and children (and parents) love her. Her values are grounded and she offers such a wholesome approach to childcare. She’s a natural with children and from the bottom of my heart feel nothing but gratitude in knowing that she has played a significant role in the development of my two boys- and she continues to do so. She’s a wonderful role model and any one who has children would be lucky to secure her as their childminder. She’s one in a million and we can’t thank her enough for all she does.

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by Hannah on 19/12/2025

Beyond grateful!

Finding the right childcare was important to me when I was choosing schools and I'm am so so glad we found Vicky. She's made such a difference to my daughter's life in ways that go well beyond the school drop-offs and pick-ups.

Since starting with her, my daughter's social skills have really improved. She's become much more confident around other children and enjoys interacting with them. Vicky has been patient, kind and encouraging, which has really helped her come out of her shell.

What really shows how much she enjoys it is that she asks to go, even on days when she's not scheduled, she even gets upset when I pick her up a few minutes early as she always wants to stay to the end!

She genuinely loves spending time there, and I can see how well cared for she is. It's a lovely, warm environment where she feels super comfortable and happy.

I honestly can't put into words what a difference this has made to both of us since she started school. Vicky has given me peace of mind and helped my daughter thrive, and I'm eternally grateful for that .

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by Olivia on 15/12/2025

Excellent care for many years

My son is in year 6 and has been with Vicky since starting school in reception. This setting has been a “home from home” for our son. We are so grateful we found Vicky and her family.
She is incredibly reliable and her communication is excellent but mostly her love, care, interest and thoughtfulness is what sets her apart. I have a 100% confidence in recommending Vicky.
It will be an incredibly sad goodbye when we leave the Kinghams next year after all these years.

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by Victoria on 07/12/2025

Amazing, professional, safe

I cannot recommend our childminder highly enough. She was absolutely amazing with our daughter, Sofia. Every day was a new adventure — from fun trips out to creative activities at home — and Sofia always came back smiling and full of stories. The level of care and attention she gave was incredible; she treated Sofia as if she were her own.
It gave me such peace of mind knowing that Sofia was safe, happy, and truly cared for. Her kindness, patience, and enthusiasm made such a positive impact on Sofia, and we’re so grateful for everything she did for us. Anyone would be lucky to have her look after their little one!

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by Katie on 05/12/2025

Amazing childminder

We can’t recommend Vicky highly enough, she gave our son the best start in childcare we could have asked for.
We loved Vicky’s child centered approach and she was conscious to follow our sons’ routine which helped him settle well.
Vicky updated us daily with photos, videos and info about their day which kept us in the picture and made us feel at ease.
Our son loved going to Vicky’s and playing with the other children. His development and social skills benefited hugely. We miss her!

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by NadBloom on 12/03/2022

A great find!

I knew as soon as I met Vicky that she would be the perfect childminder! My daughter adored going to Vicky's house. Vicky was brilliantly flexible and managed to fit my daughter in during the height of the pandemic. We have so many photos to remember all the adventures they went on and the exciting places they visited while with Vicky. I couldn't fault Vicky's care and recommend her to anyone looking for a caring and fun childminder!

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by Alice G on 08/03/2022

The most wonderful childminder

Vicky is an absolute angel. We were so lucky that both our children were able to benefit from being in the loving, fun and stimulating environment that she provides the children in her care. The experiences she provides are wonderful, age appropriate and the children have so much fun. She really gets to know the children and offers a home from home, communication is excellent and the photos she takes and sends to parents during the day are a fantastic insight into what they're all getting up to and as a parent it's great to see how happy the little ones are. I cannot recommend Vicky enough and only wish my little ones could stay with her forever!

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by AHarg on 07/03/2022