Playful Palms's 5 Star Reviews

Highly recommend

My son was with Debbie from when he was 6months to 3 years old. Debbie has a lovely dedicated space for childminding within her home, which you can see a lot of thought and effort has gone into creating an area for the children to enjoy, including a large outdoor area in the garden. My son loved it at Debbie’s so much he would knock on door himself and march in like he lived there, and there were several occasions where he didn’t want to go home! I’ve seen similar behaviour with some of the other children, which is testament to how comfortable and relaxed the children feel when they are in Debbie’s care. Debbie really pays attention to each individual child and has been fantastic at picking up on slightly more serious illnesses before they really escalate, and encouraging with taking my child to the right medical care (GP, A&E etc) which as a first time mum was really appreciated. She also goes above and beyond normal childcare, putting on little parties to celebrate Easter, Christmas and birthdays, and organises outings to local playgroups, softplay, and occasional day trips to places like Knowsley Safari.
When initially looking for a childminder , i was really just expecting a service similar to a babysitter, but Debbie has really exceeded all expectations. I highly recommend to anyone considering a childminder.

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by EllieCW on 20/01/2026

Highly recommend Debbie

Our daughter Charlotte was with Debbie for nearly 2 years and absolutely loved it! She was going full time and not once wasnt happy and excited running in!
Debbie was always friendly and welcoming, and communicated great about every day! We would know exactly what Charlotte ate, drank and how she slept and Debbie sends a lot of pictures too which is reassuring!
She would always go above and beyond for all the children during holidays and organise visits from the Easter Bunny, Christmas parties and days out! I honestly couldn't recommend her enough!
Even now Charlotte has been in school for 2 years she still gets excited when we drive past Debbies house and shouts “Debbies House”

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by Stefanie on 19/01/2026

Debbie’s is the best!! Highly recommend

My son Lenny was with Debbie for three years, and she has been absolutely amazing. From day one, Lenny adored her — he would run in every single morning without a second thought, which says everything, actually one of his first worlds was “Debbie”

Debbie created such a warm, loving, and nurturing environment. Lenny always felt safe, happy, and excited to be there. I loved seeing him come home so proud of himself with the artwork and creations he’d made during the day — it really showed how much care, time, and thought Debbie put into everything she did with the children, I Personally loved the photographs and updates on how his days been.

Leaving your child with someone is never easy, but Debbie made it effortless. We will always be incredibly grateful for the love and care she gave Lenny, and I couldn’t recommend her highly enough. She truly is one in a million.

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by Jodie on 19/01/2026

Highly recommend Debbie to everyone, the best.

My son was with debbie from 6 months to 3 year old till he went school nursery, Debbie looked after my son and put my mind at rest each day, so caring and friendly my little boys face lit up each day he went, when he little older he would run in , I was sad for him to leave , i've recommended Debbie to everyone and comfortable doing this , I'm so glad I found Debbie to look after my son thanks Debbie 🥰

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by Jen on 18/01/2026

Highly recommended! One in a million!!

My 3 year old has been going to Debbie for a few months. She absolutely loves her and so do I. I wanted a home away from home for her after the disruption of Covid on her nursery schedule, I felt she would benefit from socialisation with children her own age after spending 6 months off with me working from home (nightmare!) I shouldn't of worried my daughter idolises her and gets so excited going to her on her designated days.

Debbie is very hands on and nothing is too much trouble. She is very flexible and accommodating which basically means if you need her she is there-- in a very professional but caring way! Can not recommend her enough.

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by Jen on 10/11/2020