Jos Playhouse's Reviews

Jo is the best

My little boy started with Jo in September. We first met Jo in January when I was looking for a childminder. She invited us to playgroups a few times and we did ‘settling in’ days so that by the time I went back to work it felt natural to leave him with Jo. She’s always on the ball and you can see the children love her. In terms of paperwork she dots all the i’s and crosses all the t’s! Every day she updates us on how he has been and we get pictures of him having a lovely day. Jo’s house is clean, tidy and organised and the garden is a lovely space.
Since starting with Jo, my little boy has gotten into a better routine already. He’s eating better and sleeping better. We’re slowly coming off of dependence on bottles.
Honestly couldn’t be happier that we found Jo!

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by Calley about Jos Playhouse on 09/10/2023

Thank you x

Jo has been looking after my 21 month old since I returned to work last September. I found the adjustment returning to work really hard but the one thing I felt comfortable with was knowing my little one was being looked after by Jo. She has such a beautiful bubbly personality that the kids adore. She takes them out every day, has themed playtimes and creates a wonderful home from home. Jo is great at keeping in touch with the level of contact I need at that time with voice notes, photos and videos. She updates me with new words for that day, phrases, likes and dislikes and how my little one is developing generally. Most importantly my little one is excited every single day I drop her off and doesn't want to leave! Jo loves her kids as if they were her own and that is more than any parent can ever ask for. Thank you Jo

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by Alex about Jos Playhouse on 20/04/2023

Top Notch Childcare

Jo Jo, as we all know her, is the most loving, caring and attentive person I have ever come across. Jo Jo cared for our first child from the age of 1 1/2 to school reception age. He learnt how to socialise, talk, play and achieve in all the other aspects of personal care in a beautiful lovely setting. So, when it came to find a childminder for our second child Emma, who was born with Downs Syndrome and had multiple communication and health issues, Jo Jo was our first port of call. She made space by rescheduling her days to provided Emma with the right amount of support so we felt safe. Emma learnt the essential building blocks for social interaction with her peers which as a parent I couldn’t have done on my own!

Jo Jo is a wonderful person with bags of love to make your kids feel safe and cared for. You do not need to look anywhere else!

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by TTame about Jos Playhouse on 07/07/2019

Jo Jo - my children’s second mum

Jo first caught my eye in the playground at school while I was dropping my daughter off in reception class. She cuddled two of her looked after children and wished them a good day at school. This may seem small but this made a big impact on me. This showed to me Jo really cared for the children she cares for and treats them very much as her own. It really is more than just a job to her.

Fast forward from meeting Jo at the school gates she has looked after my eldest before and after school as well as my youngest full time now for over a year and I could not think of anyone I would rather look after my children! I think she does a better job than I do!

Jo has such a kind nature she is nurturing of all the children as well as providing support and guidance to the parents. She is brilliant and nothing short of a super star! ⭐️

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by EmilyS about Jos Playhouse on 02/07/2019

So glad we found Jo

I first found Jo when I needed to work after having my first born. I was extremely nervous about leaving her with someone new, and saw a few childminders in the area. None like Jo. She was so welcoming and warm, our daughter seemed to fit straight in.

Now my son goes to Jo and I couldn't have been more confident taking him to Jo, I knew he was in safe hands and he loves his Jo Jo days!

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by Clare about Jos Playhouse on 24/06/2019

Words cannot express

It has actually taken me quite a while to sit down and write this review. I have been waiting for an opportunity where I have time to really do it justice, to find the right words and take my time over conveying my thoughts.

I found Jo, by chance and through looking on this website, for someone to love and care for my very long awaited and precious little girl.My daughter has been with Jo and her brilliant family since she was 8 months old. I cried at our first meeting, just talking with Jo about taking care of my daughter while I returned to work was a very emotional time in my life. I instantly knew that Jo was the perfect person. Poor Jo, she was absolutely brilliant with me - a stranger, weeping in her playroom! This didn't phase her at all and she cared for me too and had all the right words to say.

I have never looked back. Jo has now cared for my gorgeous girl for over three years - welcomed her into her adorable family and cares for her as one of her own. They have an amazing bond, Jo knows her like the back of her hand and my daughter couldn't be more happy, settled and well rounded. They go all over the place and have amazing experiences together, but I love the fact that they also do things that she would be doing if she were at home with me - putting the washing on the line, helping with preparing dinner ... real life experiences too.

Jo provides a beautiful setting. Her home environment is rich and stimulating and the other children (both her own and those she cares for) are now considered extended family. When I met Jo's boys, saw what well-rounded, polite and super individuals they are, my belief that Jo would instill boundaries and provide love and warmth to my daughter was cemented.

When my daughter was much younger, we worked as a team to maintain good routines and eating habits and Jo always respected my opinions and welcomed my feedback. We discussed and agreed consistent strategies for managing my daughter's phases of developmental behaviours and Jo has always been excellent in giving feedback about my daughter's day. We still work in this way now, although routines, boundaries and expectations are so firmly embedded now that handovers are a tiny fraction of the time these days!

Jo is meticulous in ensuring my daughter makes progress in her learning too and has therefore been giving her access to both formal and play based learning experiences, all based upon my daughter's individual level of development and readiness for different learning experiences. We make a great team, sharing information and ideas and Jo planning and developing experiences to extend and excite my daughter.

I feel that there is still so much I could say; praises I could sing and shout from the rooftops. My daughter's time with Jo is now in its final year and although I know that her 'boots' will be filled by new little 'shoes' who will be loved and cared for in just the same was as she has been, I genuinely hope Jo's door remains open to visits, because in her, I believe I have also found a friend for life.

With the hugest thanks to Jo and her wonderful family.

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by donjee about Jos Playhouse on 08/11/2018

More than we could have ever wished for!

It is safe to say that, as a first time mum, the thought of leaving my baby with anybody absolutely broke my heart - i was so sure that there wasn't anybody that could look after him as well as I expected. How wrong I was!! From the outset, Jo took as much care with me as she did with my son - reassuring me at every step, offering advice and generally being so caring and wonderful that I knew straight away that she was without doubt the person that I would trust the most with him. Fast forward two years and that still rings true - Jo and her family have been so much more than we ever could have wished for!!

T adores his time at Jo's - the care that she offers is excellent all round: a stimulating and caring environment where all of the children show genuine affection for each other. His learning has been outstanding - rapid and well-rounded and his knowledge of the world around him has been broaden by all of the lovely activities that Jo plans. She encourages the children to be independent, respectful of others and inquisitive and, as such, my son is developing at an amazing rate.

Jo, Adam and the boys have very much created a family environment for the children and it is clear to see the moment that you step inside that they are incredibly happy there. In fact, there have been many evenings when I have had to wrench my child from the doorway, he is that desperate to stay!!

I cannot speak highly enough of Jo - I thank my lucky stars that she is able to care for T and and I can see how much he is thriving under her love and care.

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by amypops1 about Jos Playhouse on 16/04/2018

WONDERFUL, Caring and So Happy we found Jo!

My daughter has been with Jo since she was 6mths old – (she will be 5 in July) and I know we have been so lucky to find someone so caring, interested and conscious.
Jo’s bond with each child she looks after is reassuring, as they are respectful to everyone, polite and listen to Jo, personally I think she has special magic as they all eat their ‘greens’ too!
The facilities that Jo provides are fab, having their own area to develop their individual interests, as well as play together as a group. Always clean and well kept, with variety of toys to play with.
All the children gel well, and Jo always has fun activities planned for the young ones – and with the ones at school they are given the time to express themselves when they have their time.
I honestly can say that my daughter has developed in ways that I don’t think I could of thought of had I stayed at home with her full time.
My daughter is always willing to try new foods, and now as one of the older one’s loves being a ‘helper’ and interacting with all the children no matter what the age differences are.
Along with Adam, Jo’s sons also play a big part in connecting all the children and there is a true sense of happiness and fun whenever I pick my daughter up.
Jo takes great pride in her job, and you can tell as her main interests is make sure the children are happy healthy and having fun – but also learning at the same time.
Its also been lovely to share those special milestones with Jo too !

Can’t recommend enough!

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by MrsOS78 about Jos Playhouse on 16/04/2018