Valerie's Reviews

More than just a childminder

I am very happy to provide a reference for Valerie, who looked after my son, Kairo, from the age of one until he was two years old.
During the time Kairo was in Valerie’s care, I saw such a positive difference in his learning, development and confidence. Valerie was not only an excellent childminder, but someone who genuinely cared about Kairo and took the time to teach him, encourage him and help him develop new skills. He learnt so much during his time with her, and I will always be grateful for the role she played in his early development.
Valerie was incredibly caring, patient and attentive. She made sure that Kairo was happy, safe and well looked after, while also creating an environment where he could learn, explore and grow. She put a lot of effort into his learning and development and always treated him with kindness and understanding.
As I worked Monday to Friday, it was extremely important for me to have someone I could completely trust with my child. Valerie gave me that peace of mind. I never once worried about Kairo while he was with her because I knew he was safe, happy and being cared for properly. Knowing that he was in such good hands allowed me to focus on my work without constantly worrying about how he was doing.
What meant the most to me was the genuine bond Valerie developed with Kairo. She loved and cared for him as though he were her own, and that is honestly all I could have asked for as a mother. It was clear that her relationship with him went beyond simply being his childminder. She truly cared about his happiness, wellbeing and development.
I would have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending Valerie as a childminder. She is trustworthy, reliable, caring, patient and dedicated. I feel very fortunate that Kairo had the opportunity to be in her care during such an important stage of his life.
I am extremely grateful for everything Valerie did for Kairo and for the reassurance and comfort she gave me as his mother. I would happily recommend her to any parent looking for someone who will treat their child with genuine care, love and respect.

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by Monet on 09/09/2026

Response by Valerie on 09/09/2026:

Thank you so much Monet, that was really heartfelt and kind of you. It was truly a pleasure looking after Kai and getting to know you and your family over that time. Thank you so much sending me his first day at school photos and anytime you need help, if I can, please let me know. Hopefully I will see Kai soon xxx

Excellent, nurturing and caring childminder

Valerie cared for my son for two years at her previous address.
During this time, she provided a safe, caring, and nurturing environment where my son felt happy and secure. It was clear from the beginning how dedicated and attentive she is, always ensuring his individual needs were met and encouraging his development in a positive and supportive way.
Over the two years, I saw wonderful progress in his confidence, social skills, and independence. Valerie planned engaging activities that supported his learning through play and helped him reach important milestones. He always looked forward to his time there, which speaks volumes about the warm and welcoming atmosphere she created. She has always been reliable, organised, and professional, with excellent communication. I felt completely at ease knowing my son was in such capable hands.
I would wholeheartedly recommend Valerie to any family looking for a trustworthy and caring childminder.

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by Pinache2 on 22/02/2026

Response by Valerie on 23/02/2026:

Thanks so much for your kind words. It has always been a pleasure looking after your son and watching him strive and develop. It is so nice getting your support over the years to help witih his progress. He has come so far and is a very intelligent boy. Wishing him all the best in his learning journey for the future x

Exceptional Childminder

Valerie has been an incredibly caring, dedicated, and supportive presence in my son’s life.
Valerie kept me updated every single day with photos and detailed information about his activities and diet, which gave me complete peace of mind. It was clear that she truly understood him as an individual. She thoughtfully incorporated my son’s interests into his daily activities, ensuring he was always engaged, entertained, and learning. Every day brought new experiences, including exciting trips out and classes that enriched his development and confidence.
Valerie is not only a wonderful childminder but also a fantastic teacher and source of support. She played a huge role in helping with potty training and taught him all the essential skills he needed to be fully prepared for school. Thanks to her guidance, he transitioned confidently and happily into the next stage of his education.
I highly recommend Valerie to any family looking for exceptional childcare. She is so much more than a childminder — she genuinely cares about the children she looks after and goes above and beyond to support both them and their families

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by Danielle on 11/02/2026

Response by Valerie on 11/02/2026:

It has always been a pleasure looking after your son, who is a smashing young boy, and I enjoyed our trips together, especially seeing his face light up when we went on train journeys. I'm so glad he is getting on well at school, and I hope to see him soon. Thank you so much for your kind words xxx

Great childminder, teacher and role model

Valerie looked after our son from around 9 months old until he went to school, plus some school holidays since, and we couldn't really have asked for more. He settled well and she took him on so many trips, out every day, visiting museums, farms, rhyme time, libraries, playgroups, allotment and more! We had some struggles due to (then) unidentified SEN and she was always happy to listen and give suggestions and reassurance. Her teaching was fantastic and she followed his interests but also made sure to cover all the standard areas. He was in a great place for starting school, and his first teacher even commented how knowledgable he was!
From our side she was very flexible and reasonable at all times, we were nervous about sending our child away for the first time, but we would definitely recommend her to anyone searching.

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by John on 07/02/2026

Response by Valerie on 07/02/2026:

Thank you so much for your kind words. It was a pleasure looking after your son and watching him grow to the amazing, clever boy he is and I couldn't have done it without the great partnership of both you and your wife. Well done in putting so much effort in bringing your children up. It makes my job easier xxx

Parent from Chingford

Valerie looked after my son who is 2 years old.
Valerie gave him so much attention and love and my son always love to go to her house and give her a cuddle.
Valerie always give a feedback of how my sons days went and what he was doing and what he ate and she always sends me some pics on WhatsApp.
I can't wish anyone better than her for my son.
Highly recommended.

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by Marina on 01/02/2026

Response by Valerie on 01/02/2026:

Thanks so much Marina for your kind words. I really enjoyed my time looking after him. He is such a bright boy and such a joy to care for xxx