Islington Childcare

Best childminding team!!!

I couldn't recommend Lorraine, Denise and the wider team enough!
Our son has been in their care from the early age of 11 months to 3 and a half years and our experience has been absolutely great. The level of care and the whole environment is second to none.
From day 1 our son Liam loved going to Lorraine's house. He started as a small baby and developed into a grow up toddler there. He learnt so many new things and made so many friends, he used to come home singing new songs , or with a new crafting or painting and talking about how much fun he had throughout the day. The day is usually filled with so many activities, going to the park or to the library, in the big outdoor open space playing with the toys or doing some fun activities indoor.
Lorraine kept us regularly updated on how our son was doing during the day and we have always felt so safe to leave him in her care.
She has always been very flexible in accommodating our requests or last minute change of schedule, and this saved us in so many occasions! Lorraine was also really helpful when I asked her for advices , for example potty training. She genuinely cares for the children and their wellbeing, and so does the rest of the team.
We have been so so blessed in finding them, and so lucky to have the opportunity to bring Liam to Lorraine for almost 3 years.
I couldn't recommend them enough!
Sadly our son has now moved to nursery now, and we will miss them a lot!!
Thank you Lorraine, Denise and the team for making Liam's past 3 years, the best we could have ever hoped for!!xxx

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by Giorgia about Islington Childcare on 13/09/2023

Our London family - we would be lost without you!

Lorraine, Denise, Alfie and the wider family are second to none! Our baby girl went 4 then 5 days a week to see these guys from around 11 months old for around a year, and she absolutely flourished within their care. She learned to walk, play, interact with the other children, and so many songs and books covered we were always astonished with what she was coming home to share with us! Her eating improved and her confidence too.

They kept well to our routines and requests, and provide a superb environment for all the children. The other parents couldn’t be more complimentary either at pick up and drop off.

They really make the best of what Islington have to offer, attending library story time, childminder stay and plays, local parks etc. They also gave a huge yard outside the house for playing when it’s good weather too.

We had our daughter in London with no family in the country, and Lorraine and her team very quickly became our London family, I don’t know what we would have done without them.

Sadly we have had to move away, however if we are ever back there isn’t anyone else I would like to leave my child with!

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by clare about Islington Childcare on 22/08/2020

A happy, positive environment

Lorraine, Denise and team have created such a happy, positive environment for all the kids who go there. Our 1 year old son has been thriving at their childcare since his first day there. He is so happy to see them every day. They are so attentive to his needs and always so helpful with us with advice and input for his development. They create a fantastic range of activities to engage the kids on a daily basis and also keep us regularly updated about how our son is doing throughout the day.

We cannot recommend them highly enough. We trust them hugely. And they are a highlight in our son's daily life.

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by Samm about Islington Childcare on 13/05/2020

Outstanding childminder team

Our little girl Grace was looked after by Lorraine, Denise and Alfie from age 9 months to 2 years and 3 months. To say we were sad to leave is an understatement! From day one Grace LOVED going to Lorraine's house. I have watched her develop from a baby to a toddler and come home singing new songs and saying new words that clearly she has learned from the amazing team. We started on 4 days a week and increased to 5 days a week full time and I honestly could not have picked a better childminding team. I definitely think they are the best choice for younger babies and toddlers as it is a true home from home environment with set routines for playtime, meals and naps. I will be keeping in touch with Lorraine, Denise and Alfie for babysitting requests and just generally because they felt like an extended family. Thank you Lorraine for all these months together!

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by Sarah Ja about Islington Childcare on 13/09/2019

Fantastic childminding team!

My son was cared for by Lorraine, Denise and Alfie for 2 and a half years, from when he was 1 years old. As we’ve just moved out of London we very sadly had to say goodbye to them.

They are an amazing, loving, friendly team and my husband and I feel so lucky to have found them. They are genuinely interested in children and their development and this shines through so brightly. Lorraine was also really helpful when I sought her advice about things such as toilet training and frequent night wakings. Her flat is a great play space - clean, organised, safe, with a good range of creative age-appropriate toys.

My son can be a bit of a tricky sleeper and eater and they managed this really well. They were very flexible in accommodating his/our needs and I always felt confident he was being really well looked after. Lorraine reassured me and updated me during the day when I was worried about him if he was under the weather or hadn’t slept well. The online communication system she uses works well and she provides the right amount of detail, sometimes adding great photos of what the children have got up to during the day.

My son made friends and talked enthusiastically about the things he got up to during the day with them, particularly playing with different toys in Lorraine’s home with his friends there, and playing out in the square with things like the mud kitchen.

My son, at 3 and a half, has started at nursery now and I feel he’s had such a good grounding being with Lorraine and her family beforehand.

We can’t thank you enough and miss you lots xxx

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by Parent about Islington Childcare on 05/05/2018