Puddledu's Reviews
Childminder
5 out of 5
Parents say
This childminder provides exceptional care, creating a welcoming and fun environment for children. They offer engaging activities, regular outings, and foster strong bonds with the children. Parents consistently praise the childminder's ability to make children feel at home and their positive impact on development. The service is highly recommended for both full-time care and holiday periods.
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Below are the latest reviews for PuddleDu. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk members and not of Childcare.co.uk. Parents must carry out their own checks and references on childcare providers to ensure that they are completely happy before enaging in the use of their services.
My little one has been with Jo for just over 2 years now. Jo has always made us feel at ease with anything and my little one loves it and Loves “JoJo”. He enjoys regular day trips, arts and crafts, and especially going to the park. My little one can be quite nervous but he has excelled since being with Jo. I couldn’t recommend Puddle ducks overall enough, and will certainly continue to use Jo’s childminding services for school holidays, when my little one starts school! Thank you for making our little one feel like he’s at home, when he’s with you!
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Harriett
on 04/09/2025
Jo has been looking after our son, Sonny, since he was 9 months old. Now, he goes to Jo’s during the school holidays and absolutely loves it. He always has fun, comes home happy, and looks forward to seeing JoJo again. Jo provides a safe, welcoming, and fun environment where children can thrive. We feel really lucky to have found her and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to other families.
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Carli
on 03/09/2025
I sent my son Reegan to Joanne’s when he was only 6 months old and he loves it. Joanne’s always taking him lovely places and sends me lots of pics of what they have been up to. Reegans made some lovely little friends and can’t wait to go in the mornings he is always very excited. I could not recommend Joanne’s enough will be up set when it’s time to leave next September.
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Carrie
on 03/09/2025
From the minute I met Jo I knew she was the right childminder for my little boy, she was so warm and friendly. Going to back to work and leaving my little boy was a big step for me but I have always felt at ease leaving him with Jo, when he first started he had issues with separation from me and sleeping but in just a few weeks he is sleeping all night, comes home singing and runs to her door when I drop him off..the difference in him has been unbelievable. I highly recommend her ?
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on 21/12/2015
Jo is excellent with our little two year old boy. Very helpful and informative with new things that he has learnt during being with Jo. He really enjoys spending time with Jo and her family.
Very highly recommended.
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on 16/11/2015
I searched for a childminder for my 4 children this was hard work after asking 5 minders I knew about I was informed to speak with jo. Very positive jo could fit all 4 of mine in during holidays n had my youngest girl during term time. We faced worry as my daughter has problems with hearing and speech but jo wasn't fazed she took era time with her and asked me any words she didn't know but I can say how happy and great flu I am for jo and the help she has provided my girl to have. I can't ask for more she has done as proud as a family and helped us wen it was needed most. The holidays was the 1 how would she keep 4 kids entertained all of different age ranges but she did it I heard from all how much fun, laughter n fab time they had. So jo thank u so much for all ya time and hard work we will still b seeing u during holidays x
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on 03/09/2015
Initially the thought of having my child in the care of somebody else scared me, because I didn't want somebody he didn't know looking after him. However, we couldn't escape the need to have a childminder since I returned to work. We met Jo, in her home and straight away we knew that my little one felt comfortable around her. The children have a play room to use, and can escape into the garden, or take a nap in her home. Jo takes my son to play groups, integrates with other childminders in the area and frequently goes up the park. I cant tell you how much it means to me to have artwork to bring home after being with her all day, I could not recommend her enough!! xx
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