Franchet's Reviews

Home away from home

My daughter joined Anna, Hibak and their team when she was 16months old. And we have been so blessed with the relationship built with them!

She is eager to go to ‘school’ and has no problem running to meet Anna or Hibak when I drop her off.

Hibanna is more than just a childcare setting, it is a home away from home with Anna and Hibak. They have a special relationship with every child and the intimate setting provides a platform for them to get to know each child individually.

The benefit of Childmindee’s working together is that my daughter doesn’t have to go with on school runs etc. She stays with the team, who runs the daily program. There are also a handful af children that are the similar age. My daughter looks forward to playing with her friends and learning with them!

At Hibanna you will receive daily updates with pictures / videos and a quick chat. There is Seasonal painting and activities and educational play. My daughter is learning English along with counting/colours and shapes and not to mention all the English songs she is singing.

I would recommend Hibanna’s setting to anyone who wants to move away from the big formal nursery setup to a more intimate childcare setup.

Hibanna has been very accommodating during a tricky COVID time. They have remained open to help with childcare that is also a testimony to their character. I would and have recommended Hibanna to anyone looking for flexible childcare.

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by Franchet about Hibanna active kids (Childminder) on 28/10/2020

A Special part of our family’s time in London

We had the privilege of finding some days with Ruby and Ursala. What an amazing setting!
These wonderful two women are committed and lovingly invested in the children they care for. They have made an amazing setting that includes different learning areas for the children. Stella and Lydia were especially excited about the caterpillars turning into butterflies each year!
Ruby and Ursala make sure to think about all the children’s needs and provide everything they need during the time they spend with them. They are also invested in making a safe environment for the children. They make sure to include seasonal learning and dress up for different occasions. Stella has come home talking about her friends and singing songs she has learned. Our girls have had fun playing and learning at Bearsprings. It has been sad to greet Ursala and Ruby after a wonderful season at Bearsprings and Stella has been asking if she can visit making the relationships she made there very evident.
Ruby and Ursala make a wonderful team. Ruby is calm and warm and Ursala is vibrant and fun and together they are the perfect duo.
Thank you Ruby and Ursala you have been a special part of our family’s time in London.

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by Franchet about Bearsprings (Childminder) on 17/11/2025

Response by Bearsprings on 30/11/2025:

Hello Fran,
Thank you for such a lovely and thoughtful review. We will always remember the excitement and joy that your girls brought with them, each time they came, and it was a true pleasure getting to know you and your family.
Stella and Lydia are often in our thoughts and we are looking forward to being forever friends with you; we would love to hear from you from time to time and know that your girls will thrive in their new settings abroad.
Their friends also talk about them, sharing memories and enjoy looking through photos of activities that they enjoyed together; dressing up and role play are definitely one of them!
Thank you for all your support during settling in for Stella and for extending Lydia's curiosity and learning at home. She chatted about her caterpillars/ butterflies at home with enthusiasm whilst taking good care of the ones at Bearsprings.
It means a lot to us that you chose to send both girls to Bearsprings and that we were able to make such magical memories with them.
We will miss seeing them and wish you all the very best for the future.
Take care,
Ruby & Ursala