Anna's Reviews

Great childminder

My 2.5 year old daughter has been going to Charlene since she was one year old, and she settled in very quickly. She absolutely loves going to Charlene’s house and is always excited for her days there.

Charlene makes sure the children have a wide variety of experiences. She regularly takes them out to playgrounds, parks and museums, and there is always something exciting planned for the day. My daughter often comes home with something she has made – paintings, crafts, or even cupcakes she has baked herself.

Since starting with Charlene, my daughter’s development has improved massively. Her vocabulary has grown, and she has become much more independent in many areas. Charlene has a very professional and proactive approach to childcare. She carefully keeps track of each child’s development and actively supports their growth across different areas. Every week she introduces a theme and plans books, activities and exercises around it, which makes learning fun and engaging.

Charlene also regularly checks in with me to discuss how we feel about our daughter’s development. After our two-year health visitor review highlighted that we should work on improving my daughter’s fine and gross motor skills, Charlene placed more emphasis on activities that support these areas, which has helped my daughter make great progress. She also started helping with her potty training, which has been a huge help for me.

During school holidays I also bring my four-year-old daughter to Charlene’s house. She loved baking and spending time there, and she is already asking to come back during the next holidays.

I am very grateful to Charlene for her dedication to childcare. She is extremely reliable and trustworthy. When I drop my daughter off, I know she is in safe hands and I never have to worry. I know she is having a great time with her friends and enjoying lots of fun activities. Charlene always sends an update during the day, with a detailed account of what my daughter ate and did, and lots of lovely pictures.

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by Anna about Charlene (Childminder) on 06/03/2026

Response by Charlene on 06/03/2026:

Thank you so much for your lovely review and kind words. It has been such a joy watching your daughter grow in confidence and independence, and I’m so proud of all the progress she has made. I truly appreciate your trust and support, also for choosing me to be apart of the girls lives, it means lot to me. xxx