Lana's Reviews
Childminder
5 out of 5
Parents say
Families consistently praise this childminder for a warm, safe and homely setting where children thrive. Reviewers highlight nutritious home-cooked meals, varied outings, and developmental progress achieved through patient, personalised care. Flexibility with hours is frequently appreciated. Children reportedly transition happily and confidently to nursery or school, with strong recommendations from every family.
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Parent reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Lana. 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.
Gabriela spent time with Lana from September to July, and it was her very first experience being cared for by someone outside our family and away from home. Both Gabriela and we as parents were positively surprised by the warm, safe and homely atmosphere Lana created in her home.
Gabriela absolutely loved spending time in Lana’s garden, and we really appreciated the balanced, home-cooked meals she provided. Lana also planned many days with additional outings and activities, which made Gabriela’s time there varied, enjoyable and stimulating.
Lana is a very warm and caring person, while also having clear boundaries and routines. It wasn’t just about playing — Gabriela learned to count to 10 and recognise colours during her time there. We were really happy with the progress she made.
Gabriela was always happy when we dropped her off and, quite often, she would ask why I had come to pick her up so quickly! That was probably the best sign of how much she enjoyed being there.
We also really appreciated Lana’s flexibility. There was never an issue with changing a day or adjusting the pick-up time when needed, which made everything much easier for us as a family.
We are genuinely very happy with the few months Gabriela spent with Lana. We feel that she gave her a wonderful start before moving on to nursery. The homely environment and smaller number of children were absolutely ideal for Gabriela’s first experience away from home.
We would highly recommend Lana to any family looking for a caring, warm and supportive childminder.
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Maria
on 23/08/2026
We are so grateful for everything Lana has done for our daughter Emily.
From the very beginning, Emily’s transition was smooth and positive, and Lana played a big part in making her feel safe, happy, and comfortable. Seeing Emily come home smiling every day and often asking to stay longer gave us complete confidence that she was in the best hands.
Lana always planned fun activities and supported Emily through every stage of her development with patience and care. We especially appreciated how she respected Emily’s personality and encouraged her growth at her own pace.
Lana was also incredibly helpful and flexible, always doing her best to accommodate our schedule whenever we needed changes.
We highly recommend Lana to any family. She has made a real difference in Emily’s life, and we know she will be greatly missed.
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Eliana
on 07/08/2026
My little boy Alfie has been with Lana since he was 1 all the way up until he was 3 and starting nursery. Lana’s setting is clean and spacious for the children, with a lovely garden for those summer months. Lana has always done a wide variety of activities with Alfie including parks, soft play, playgroups, arts and crafts as well as many others. Lana has had a big effect on Alfie’s development, his skills have just continued to grow over the years and his really enjoyed being there. Lana always made healthy, nutritious tasty food for the children which Alfie always enjoyed! Additionally, Lana’s always been flexible with times etc if needed which is highly appreciated. Overall, Alfie has really enjoyed his time at Lana’s and has progressed massively in all areas since being there, I would highly recommend Lana to anyone who’s looking for a trusted childminder, she’s great! Thank you Lana!
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Abbie
on 27/07/2026
Lana looked after Leo for over 2 years. They often visited play group and the park. Leo loved lanas healthy home cooked meals. Lana always had a clean home and was a great childminder to Leo
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Frankie
on 15/10/2025
My little girl Olivia attended Lana's setting since she was 9 months old and until 3 years when she started nursery.
Lana's setting is clean and safe for little ones. Lana offers plenty of activities from a local park when the weather is nice to the library and soft play areas when it is raining. She also has garden toys like slides and bikes in the back garden.
My girl attended from 8 am to 5 pm, which means she was having breakfast, lunch, and tea at Lana's . Food was always home cooked and healthy, with plenty of fruit for snack times.
Lana was flexible with times as well, and she always tried to accommodate any extra hours if I needed.
My girl has gained such a confidence in Lana's settings that she never had any problem transitioning to nursery and now to reception class in school.
I recommend Lana to anyone who is looking for safe, fun ,clean environment for their little ones. Thank you Lana.
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Jelena
on 16/09/2024
We had the absolute pleasure of having Lana care for our son, Cían, from 1 year old to 2 and a half years old until he recently transitioned to pre-primary school.
From the start, it was clear that Lana provided more than just childcare—she offered a warm, nurturing environment where Cían could thrive and healthy food. She took the time to understand his unique needs, which made all the difference. Lana often took him out on various outings, from visiting farms and barns and the neighbouring parks. These experiences were not only enjoyable but also enriched his learning and development in ways we couldn't have imagined.
Lana's dedication went beyond what we could have hoped for. She offered personalized care that allowed Cían to grow at his own pace, which was exactly what he needed before moving on to the larger setup of nursery. Thanks to her, he gained the confidence and social skills necessary to adapt smoothly to pre-primary school.
We will always be grateful for the love, patience, and support Lana showed our family. She played a crucial role in Cían’s early years, helping to prepare him for the next chapter in his life. We will truly miss her, and I wholeheartedly recommend her to any parent looking for someone who genuinely cares about the well-being and development of their child.
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Soraya
on 30/08/2024
Lana had my twin boys from 5 months. They are now 20 months and transitioning to nursery. The boys were always happy when I collected them,
And Lana was flexible
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Leilac
on 29/08/2024
Lana is very flexible and considerate. She was warm with my son and that gave me peace of mind.
My boy loved being at hers. He felt comfortable and each time I picked him up, he had smiles only, never cried while I was away.
Thank you Lana for helping us out last minute, caring for my baby wholly and being encouraging through the process. Will definitely keep referring and also come back
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Mide
on 24/04/2024
Lana looked after our son from when he was only 7 months old. She is an incredibly hard working and caring person. Lana helped us out in so many ways and was always flexible. My little one has never been a great sleeper and Lana has given him the patience, care and closeness he needed. Thank you so much Lana for everything!!!
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Giulia
on 08/04/2023
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Lana
on 02/09/2023:
Thank you very much, Giulia,
I hope you have settled in your new place well!
My daughter was always excited to go to Lana's and made a great friend there. I liked that Lana was great with keeping the kids engaged with both indoor and outdoor activities. There was never a dull day! She was also very good with keeping me updated with my child's progress. I highly recommend Lana, her service is truly outstanding and her relationship with both parent and child is truly amazing.
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Jenni
on 05/09/2020
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Lana
on 05/09/2020:
Thank you so much Jenni for this feedback. I wish you all the best with your next step!
Lana looks after my son and my son loves to stay with her. She is very considerable, reliable and warm hearted. And also she provided very good quality meal and my son eats a full plate all the time when he is with her. I can’t thank enough for her wonderful care to my son and hope she will still have vacancy to take my son when we are back. Highly recommend.
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on 11/03/2020
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Lana
on 11/03/2020:
Thank you Coral,
I hope to see you soon.
Lana looked after my 22 months old son and 6 years old girl brilliantly. My children were always very happy when I picked them up. If not because of our changed circumstances, we would still be with her. My children really missed Lana.
Thanks Lana for the care, much appreciated.
Akeem
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on 04/05/2018
Lana has done a great job for me, she is super professional, the kids really love her and she is very prompt and reliable and couldn't recommend her enough
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on 13/11/2017
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Lana
on 13/11/2017:
Thank you,
Murad
Lana has looked after my little girl since she was 7 months old- she is now 3 years old. She loves and cares for her like she is her own - and this makes it so much easier to leave her when I go to work. She is flexible and really easy to get along with her. My daughter always comes home happy and looks like she has throughly enjoyed her day and she is always happy to go back. I would not hesitate to recommend.
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on 08/07/2015
I used a few childminders for my daughter in the past but Lana is by far the best ever childminder I used.
Although she is still at the begining of her career as a childminder I believe that she provides a very good standard of care for children. She is flexible and attentative to the children's needs.
My daughter loves spending time with her and her daughters as she engages the children in fun activities. Lots of toys, books etc
I highly recomend Lana, she is a great childminder.
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on 25/12/2012
Response by
Lana
on 07/01/2013:
Thank you for your comments. I really appreciate your feedback.
Lana