Luisa's Reviews

Amazing village for family new to UK

We cannot recommend Annette Finn and Edward highly enough for the incredible care they have given our daughter, Mina. As a family newly relocated to the UK without nearby relatives or support, they truly became our “family away from family.”

They have helped Mina enormously with every part of her transition — behavior, socialization, learning routines and boundaries, potty training (honestly amazing!), eating, confidence, and overall development. The environment they provide is so rich, nurturing, and engaging. Mina has regular outings multiple times a week to wonderful educational and social places including Willows Farm, the zoo, aquarium, play groups, and more. She is constantly learning and experiencing new things.

There are genuinely days when I joke that Mina is probably getting a better experience with them than she would if I stayed home full time! The amount of care, stimulation, patience, and thought they put into childminding is extraordinary.

Their flexibility and support with pickups and dropoffs has also made an enormous difference for us, especially since we do not drive here yet. They have made what could have been a very difficult transition to life in the UK feel manageable, warm, and supported.

Knowing that we have someone able to help with our toddler as we navigate a new, complicated pregnancy has only made me more grateful. Cannot recommend enough!

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by Luisa about Annette 26 (Childminder) on 10/05/2026

Response by Annette 26 on 11/05/2026:

Dear Luisa
Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words. Reading your review truly means the world to us.

It has been such a pleasure getting to know your family and watching Mina grow in confidence, independence, and personality since joining us. We know how challenging relocating to a new country without your usual support network can be, so we are especially grateful that you trusted us to be part of your journey here in the UK.

Mina is such a joy to care for curious, funny, bright, and always ready to explore and learn something new. We are enjoying supporting her through all of her milestones and seeing how much she has achieved, especially with her confidence, routines, and potty training.

Thank you also for recognising the care and thought we put into creating enriching experiences and outings for the children. We always aim to provide a warm, nurturing environment where children feel safe, happy, and excited to learn.

We are so pleased that we have been able to make this transition a little easier for your family, especially during such an important time for you all. Your appreciation and trust mean more than we can say.

Thank you again for your wonderful recommendation and for allowing us to be part of Mina’s story.

Annette & Eddie