Francine's Reviews
Childminder
5 out of 5
Parents say
Parents consistently praise this childminding setting as a warm, home-from-home environment where children thrive. The childminders provide excellent educational activities, including literacy and numeracy skills, alongside fresh meals and varied indoor and outdoor play. Families particularly value the strong communication, flexibility, and dedicated preparation for school transitions.
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Parent reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Francine. 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 son has been attending Ann Marie's setting for four years now. He has made lots of friends there and really enjoys his days at “school.” He has learned his ABCs, counting, and lots of nursery rhymes and songs, which he comes home singing to me.
He loves Ann Marie and Francine so much that when he comes home, he accidentally calls me Francine too. The setting has an abundance of entertainment for the children, encouraging both indoor and outdoor play. The garden has recently been renovated, providing a safe and fun environment for the children.
Communication and support regarding funding have been superb, with invoices sent promptly. The notification of the following month’s activities has been really useful in preparing not just the children, but parents as well, for school life.
Ann Marie and Francine take great care in readying the children for school, encouraging independence and providing support whenever it has been needed. The flexibility they have provided our family has been a godsend, and we are so sad for our son to leave them this September. I’m not sure who is more upset—my son or me!
Thank you for your amazing service and care!
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Gigi Mon
on 01/05/2026
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Francine
on 01/05/2026:
Thank you so much for your kind review. We will miss you. But can always come and visit us. ❤️
My daughter enjoys her time using Anne-Marie and Francine Childminding service excellent staff, wholesome vibes. They are very welcoming. I will recommend this service to others. My daughter feel at home when coming to Anne-Marie and Francine’s Childminding service.
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Camille
on 30/04/2026
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Francine
on 01/05/2026:
Thank you so much we appreciate your lovely review. ❤️
Our 3 year old has been with Francine and Ann Marie for nearly two years. He has a wonderful time and we can see how much learning he is doing whilst he is there as he tells us all about it and will point out numbers he recognises etc. Francine and Ann Marie have worked so hard with Ofsted and have completed lots of extra training which has been extremely beneficial for the children. It is a home from home environment with fresh meals everyday. Our boy loves attending and we are extremely pleased with the service provided and would highly recommend both Francine and Ann Marie.
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Jenni
on 30/04/2026
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Francine
on 01/05/2026:
Thank you so much for that lovely review.❤️