Joannes Daycare's Reviews
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5 out of 5
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The childminder provides excellent care in a nurturing home environment. Children are engaged in various activities, outings, and learning opportunities. Parents praise the childminder's communication, flexibility, and ability to help children develop social skills and confidence. The setting is described as clean, well-equipped, and stimulating. Overall, parents express high satisfaction and recommend the childminder enthusiastically.
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My little girl started and she was very quiet, Joanne and Liam have encouraged her to come out of her shell and make friends and learn. The daycare itself is great and the people along with it, they are always keeping the kids active and out and about. The prices are extremely fair aswell, especially when compared to other nurseries.
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Rebeca
on 07/01/2025
My daughter has come on leaps and bounds since starting with Joanne and Liam since October. She loves spending time there and with the other children. Joanne and Liam take the children to a toddler group and often outdoors when the weather allows.
Gorgeous handmade gifts from my daughter at Christmas that brought a tear to my eye 🥲 a lovely home and purpose build out building which Joanne has set up for children of different ages. I can’t thank you both enough for the patience and care you show towards my daughter and all the other children in your care.
Joanne will post photos throughout the day of the activities the children have been up to and it makes my day at work easier 🙂
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Bethan
on 07/01/2025
My Son adores Jo & Liam! The communication from both Jo & Liam is great, and Jo will follow up with a personal message if there is anything forgotten in the moment. He has great days indoors when the weather isn’t great and great days out at toddler group or fresh air in general. My son is 9 months Jan 2025, and since being here from November, having the other children around him has helped him become more talkative and active. At Christmas, Jo & Liam made the most adorable gifts for parents which I am so grateful for. The home environment brings comfort to us that my son is happy where he is and is getting the attention required for his development. Thank you Jo & Liam - He cannot wait to return xxx
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Heather
on 06/01/2025
Joanne and Liam are amazing with our little girl. They offer a home from home environment for her and she has really progressed with them. They do loads of brilliant little craft projects and I love seeing the things that she's made and brings home, especially the cakes lol. They also go out everyday to parks, soft play etc and I love seeing the pictures of her playing with the other children. Joanne is so knowledgeable and experienced and this in it's self has been a god send for me and my partner as this is our first child and neither of us had been around kids before so we've been able to get loads of great advice from her. Honestly couldn't ask for better.
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Sarah
on 26/02/2023
Sonny really enjoyed his time he spent with Joanne, we was very lucky to find her and couldn’t fault the care she gave to sonny he really enjoyed his time he spent at Joanne’s x
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KellyH
on 20/08/2022
I feel so lucky we found Joanne to look after our little girl Lillie. Due to Covid Lillie had never really been minded by anyone other than me and her dad, so that alongside her severe allergies had us very apprehensive about childcare which is why we chose a childminder over nursery. From day 1 Joanne has taken her allergies very seriously, we have never had a slip up and I can’t thank Joanne enough for always making us feel at ease. Lillie absolutely loves going to Joanne’s, she runs through the front door and doesn’t look back! Joanne’s assistant Liam is also great, Lillie absolutely adores him and it makes life so much easier knowing how much she loves being there. At Joanne’s they are always up to something, whether that’s toddler classes, painting and drawing, days out etc! I couldn’t recommend Joanne enough.
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abrannon
on 25/04/2022
I am so pleased we came across Joanne whilst looking for a childminder for our son. Joanne was recommended and I've heard nothing but positive feedback from those I've spoken too about her which is rightfully so. Joanne is so down to earth and really looks after the kids like they're her own alongside her son Liam who my son loves! My son was recently very sick and I was so grateful for the level of care Joanne provided whilst waiting for me to arrive. I always feel content whilst leaving for work knowing he is in the best care and having the best time exploring and learning in her lovely garden and outhouse. Joanne regularly does lovely little art and crafts for him to bring home which are very cute and lovely to see. My boy has really grown alot since being in her care and I hope he can remain with her until he begins school nursery as he really is flourishing. Thank you SO much xxx
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Jenni
on 24/04/2022
My little boy started with Joanne and her son Liam at the start of the year following a year at a not so great nursery.
He has come on leaps and bounds and seems so much more content and settled.
He absolutely adores going to Jo's house and the little days out she takes them on and even asks to go at weekends and is forever chatting about her! He comes home happy, content and clean. Joanne takes them out most days, park, soft play, toddler morning's and many more. She also has a big cabin for the children with toilet facilities and toys/books and everything you would have in a nursery setting.
Feel like we have known Joanne for so much longer than just a few months and feel so comfortable and happy our little boy is going to her. She is absolutely lovely and has welcomed him like he is her own.
Could not recommend Joanne and Liam any more than we do and will always be grateful to have regained trust in a childcare provider!
The communication is brilliant, we are updated with photos and how our little boy is getting on through the day/week. Our biggest regret was not using Joanne sooner and going to a local nursery beforehand.
110% recommend for all aspects of what you would need and want for your children.
If you want a clean home from home environment, happy, content child and different days out then I couldn't recommend them both any more.
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Jessie
on 24/04/2022
We removed our son from a not so great nursery nearby and he has flourished with Jo and Liam. He absolutely adores them both, and really looks forward to going to Jo's, on their days out.
Communication is excellent, photos throughout the day!
Thank you both for all that you do!
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JZG
on 24/04/2022
My grandson started with Joannes Daycare in October 2021, he had never been left with anyone except immediate family members, and from the start, he settled very well, and came home saying Joanne is nice and shes his friend. He absolutely loves going to Joannes! In his first 2 weeks he had been on outings to a park, a play area and pumpkin picking. The facilities Joanne provides are excellent, particularly the log cabin playroom. Everywhere is spotlessly clean, and the children are looked after very well, for example, my grandson has been potty training, and if he has a dry day, he gets a sticker, and he is so proud when he comes home! His vocabulary, independence, awareness of the world in general, and social skills have really improved since he began with Joannes Daycare. I would highly recommend Joanne, she is the best daycare provider ( and friend) that I could have for my precious grandson.
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Gillmc
on 24/01/2022
I am heart broken as my boy will be leaving Joanne to go to school nursery next week. He’s been with Joanne for 2 years and I can happily say he loves her and her family. All he talks about is being in Joannes setting, Joannes family and the other children Joanne has. It’s an amazing setting she was the best I found, check out the cabin!! Your child won’t stop being in her setting they are out and about every day, and if they stay in for the day there are numerous activities and learning had! My boy has come on leaps and bounds and I couldn’t thank Joanne enough as she has helped me and my family help him learn and become the gorgeous boy he is. So thank you Joanne. But your not getting rid of us that easily my boy will be with you for term times for years to come!! So we will see you in October!!! Seriously mums and dads check Joanne out. Go and view her setting you won’t be disappointed xxxx
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Michelle
on 25/08/2020
I needed someone to help care for two of my grand children. The youngest had never been with a child minder before and they were away from home. They went straight in with Joe and had an amazing first day. They were eager to return and complained on the days they didn’t go. There was a good variety of activities for them and trips out. Joanne quickly got to know their little ways, when they needed naps etc. I can’t praise her enough, we were very lucky to find her.
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Imelda
on 12/05/2019
My son has been with Joanne since September 2018. He has come on so much, we moved him from a bigger nursery- he gets so much more attention and it shows. Joanne is great with him, if I've had any worries she is very approachable and will always do what she can. She uploads pictures of them throughout the day and will text you if she has any concerns (if they seem under the weather ect)
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Katie Ja
on 01/02/2019
We know Jo through a playgroup she brings some of her kids too. The kids are always smart, clean and very well manoired. They are very happy and love joining in with all the other kids. ShShe has. Years of experience, and it shows. The kids love coming to playgroup and they look very comfortable being with Jo. She has a great personality with us very infectious :D and I wanna go. Play in her Playroom!
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Midearth
on 01/02/2019
Joanne has looked after my son for the last year After being very reluctant to put him with any childminder she was excellent with me an my son she done taster sessions to help him settle in she was very flexible with times and days to suit us I am very pleased with the progress Joseph has made since he has been in her care he is a lot more out going and confident and also has learnt to get along and share with other children his age i have been so pleased with the care Joanne has provided i have decided to keep him on with Joanne when he is 3 instead of changing him to a school nursery she makes his time so enjoyable when he is there with different outings and activities Joanne makes it easy for me to leave Joseph with her as she keeps me updated with his diary and photos she also has an fantastic wooden cabin specially built just for the kids it’s very cosy and warm with TVs toys and lots of other things for the children she also had an amazing playhouse built for the kids with an upstairs everything ther is just fantastic !! I would highly recommend Joanne she is very caring and loving lady and fantastic childminder !!
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Jenny
on 31/01/2019
I can honestly say that my boy's and I hit the jackpot when we found Joanne. She's fantastic with the kid's, really enjoys what she does and does it to such a high standard of care. My boy's adore her and according to them their "never going to stop going to Joanne's!" I know that they are in a safe and happy environment and have 100% trust in Joanne. My children are my world, so I wouldn't leave them with anyone I couldn't trust to do my job while I'm not there. Joanne provides a caring, fun, safe, happy environment in the best log cabin ever, it's like a giant playhouse for the kid's.... just wonderful. Thank you Joanne.
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Sarah
on 30/01/2019
My son had been going to Joanne’s since September! To say he has settled is an understatement, I have never seen my son settle with someone like he he with Joanne!! He has come on so much with his speech and his learning!! I feel happy and content leaving him with jo! Her house and childminding facilities are amazing! I would recommend jo to anyone!!! 10/10 care
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Laura
on 30/01/2019
My daughter has been going to Jo's for a little while now and she absolutely loves it. She has made friends there who she is always talking about and always excited to see. She loves going to the playgroup and learning with Jo with the educational activities.
Jo made us feel very welcome at the beginning and continues to do so. Jo provides a perfect environment for learning and progressing.
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on 03/09/2018
First moment I met Joanne I knew that she would be the perfect person for my daughter, she was welcoming, caring and willing to go the extra mile! And I was right, she's all those things and more, I can not fault Joanne at all.
The difference she has made to my daughters life is amazing an she asks about her even when we are at home!!
To see the excitement on your child's fsce when they see someone they love spending time with is amazing an such a lovely thing to see that Joanne was always as excited too.
She's a lovely person inside an out an her attitude towards children's learning is like nothing ever seen before so encouraging it's just truly amazing.
We are sad to be leaving you soon but I know we will keep in touch!.
Thank you for every thing Joanne truly! X
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on 12/07/2018
I have 7 year old twin boys. I was looking for after school care with a school pick up and I found Joanne. One of my boy's gets quite anxious with new things and change's. We went to meet Joanne at her home and within minutes I just new that it was going to be right for us. They have both settled so well and Joanne is wonderful. I really can't say enough good things about Jo-Jo's daycare. It's difficult as a working single mum to find somewhere that you feel 100% comfortable with and know your children are safe and happy, I have found that with Joanne. My boy's have fun and look forward to their day's after school with Joanne. This makes me happy. Thank you Joanne.
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Sarah
on 29/09/2017
My 2yo daughter has been with Jo since she was 13 months, she loves going to Jo's. Enjoys days out to toddler groups and all the educational activities she does. I feel 100% reassured that my daughter is in safe hands.
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on 25/05/2017
It's a big responsibility trying to find the right childcare for your child. I knew with jo straight away. Both of my children have spent time with Jo and loved it. I have a girl who at the time was 3 and a boy who is 19months. My son has settled really well. He really looks forward to spending time with Jo and the new friends he has made. They go to playgroup, spend time at Jo's doing all sorts of enjoyable things, also play in the garden. When it warms up they will no doubt have little trips out. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending Jo to any parent. I have every confidence that she is doing what is best for my son.
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on 02/03/2017
My daughter loves going to Jo's and ive never had any tears when dropping her off...she smiles when she sees the front door. She went in at 7 months and i was never nervous leaving her. Joanne kept me updated with photos/texts. My daughter comes home with some great little creations and since starting with Joanne she loves socialising with other kids and has come on so much.
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on 01/03/2017
Both me and Alex took to Jo straight away, her house is such a relaxed and homely environment for the children to learn and play in, and Jo herself is funny friendly and naturally great with the kids. You can clearly tell all the children have loads of fun, they are often going on days-out, doing crafts, and it is a struggle getting them to leave when home time comes. Jo is flexible, honest, and most of all easy to trust with the safety and welfare of my children. I'm so pleased I found Jo, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her care for others looking for a home-from-home setting for their children. Thanks again Jo, your officially my Shero....!
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babymomm
on 05/03/2016
My children really enjoy going to Jo's after school. Jo's home is friendly and welcoming and there's lots for the children to do. I would recommend to everyone. Excellent childminder.
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Laura
on 05/03/2016
My son is very happy with Joanne as his child minder. His day is filled with a variety of stimulating activities and his needs are met. I would recommend Joanne as a first choice for your child minding needs.
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on 05/03/2016
My son has been with Jo for about 6 months and he absolutely loves her.. She is a brilliant lady and childminder and always has fun things to do with the kiddies.. If you are Worrying about leaving your kids all day its a nice feeling leaving them with Jo as there in best place with her she's so nice and warm welcoming and her home is lovely.. Would recommend her to anyone she's just fab xxxxx
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Gemma92
on 03/09/2015
As a mother we all worry leaving our babies in childcare while we go to work. I used a nursery first as I was unaware of childminders in my area. I was not happy with the nursery care with my boy and had to take him out. I heard about Jo through friends & family. I can honestly say it's almost been a year now Jo has looked after Joel and he adores her! It really brought him on in so many ways and being with the other children. They are always keeping busy and having lots of fun. Words can't describe how happy it makes me and my life knowing he enjoys & loves going to Joanne. She really is the best :-) in every way :-) and over time we have become great friends which I also think is great. So would just like to thank you again Jo & everything you do for Joel & me :-) xxxxxxxxxx
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on 01/09/2015
Where to start, well Joanne is fantastic. As a working mum of two one of the hardest decisions to make is about childcare and the need to get it right. My two girls are now 5 and 3 and are picked up by Jo usually 5 days a week and I can honestly say it is the best decision I could have made. The girls adore Jo and love spending time in her home. I didn't think that in the time they spend with Jo after school that Jo could achieve so much with them. My girls visit the parks often, they bake, they make me beautiful pictures almost daily for me. Jo provides such a nurturing environment that after the first few days my usually very shy 3 year old was fully relaxed in Jo's home and there are days when it is a struggle to actually get my two to leave.
Would I recommend Joanne? absolutely and without hesitation, I only wish I had found Jo earlier and my girls would have been with Jo from the day I returned back to work after maternity rather than use a private nursery. I went with my gut instinct when I decided Jo was the right person to look after my girls after school when I was in work and I am so glad I did, Jo is honest, friendly and down to earth and most importantly my girls really love spending time with her and feel safe and secure, I really couldn't ask for anymore.
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on 16/03/2014
Joanne currently looks after my two children aged 7mths and 2yrs. I couldn't be happier with how well they've settled in. My 2yr old can be very shy however with Joanne looking after him he's coming out of his shell, he's progressing really well.
The children go on regular days out with Joanne, they are always involved in activities and seem to love their time with Joanne.
I couldn't recommend Joanne highly enough, great care, home from home environment, nurturing and most importantly happy children.
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on 04/04/2013
My daughter has settled in extremely well at Jo's, she spends three days a week with her.
My daughter is a happy child and constantly tells me that she wants to go to the ball pool! This is where Jo takes the children for play as well as other places for example libraries, the beach and the park.
I like this service in particular as I can see that my child is happy. I like the fact that the children get the opportunity to go out and visit places. I feel that this enhances their learning and social skills.
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Faye__20
on 03/04/2013
I needed temporary childcare for my sons Henry and Andy and Jo was caring about them 2 weeks. Boys were very happy with her. They did different activities with her and were looked after. We are very pleased about her quality service and will recommend it for others!
Thank you Jo! xx
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