Pansypotters
Childminder in Lincoln
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Female Member since Sep 2012 Last Updated Apr 2025 Last Login 09 May 2025
My Summary
About Me
Hello I'm Donna and I'm married to warren we have been together for 28 years . We have one daughter called Olivia who is 22 and runs a very successful lash business from a a building at the bottom of our garden . We are big dog lovers and have 2 lovely English bulldogs called Frankie and Florence and also our Olivia has a French bulldog called Ghost and we have a puppy pug called Tommy. Our dogs are lovely and friendly and all our children love them . We live just off Newark road LN5 area close to local schools and parks and also close to Bracebridge community centre which we sometimes visit . We have a small packed playroom with plenty of different resources and a small safe garden fully enclosed. School I can offer is Manor Lees junior and infant for pick up and drop offs . We only offer full days not half days and a minimum of 2 days per week . We use a system called Baby’s Days it’s an online system that tracks your child’s progress sleeps nappy change ect and a daily diary until 3 and also photos and videos are added for you . All the children are like family to us and we enjoy the time with the children giving them a safe loving homely environment. We love crafts baking learning story’s and trips to the park . We offer a months settling in period to see if your little one settles with us . We do not provide food all our children bring pack ups and snacks . If you would like to know more please message me I’m happy to answer any questions you may have .
My Experience
20 years experience
Twin experience
Special needs experience
My Qualifications
First aid,
Introduduction to childminding practice
Food safety level 2
An enabling learning environment
Understanding the revised EYFS
Managing behaviour
Observing children
Partnership with parents
Parenting
My Availability
Im available now all ages and hours welcome .
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My Fees
- Childminding from £5.00 per hour
Fees to be discussed depending on hours .
My Local Schools
This childminder has not yet informed us whether or not they provide any drop off or pick up services at local schools.
My Ofsted Inspections
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My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 24/01/2023)
Reviews
5 out of 5
Parents say
These reviews consistently praise the childminders for providing exceptional care in a safe, fun, and homely environment. Parents appreciate the regular updates, flexible schedules, and diverse activities offered. Many note their children's developmental progress and happiness while in care. The childminders are described as patient, understanding, and going above and beyond to support both children and parents.
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Latest reviews
Below are the latest reviews for pansypotters. 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.
I cannot recommend Donna and Warren highly enough. From the first time meeting them both reassurance was given and my little girl is super happy whilst there.
Donna and Warren go above and beyond to provide a safe, fun and homely environment for children and offer updates throughout the day which gives piece of mind and the ability to check in.
Theres no need to look for another childminding service because you've found the perfect one right here!!
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Hannah
on 11/07/2024
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pansypotters
on 12/07/2024:
Thankyou so much Hannah xx
I visited a number of different settings and made the decision to send my 1 year old son to a setting at the opposite end of Lincoln to where we live, just because I was confident he would be happy and well cared for.
From day one they have provided my child with exceptional care and it felt like he was an extension of their family.
They run a wholesome home and I can say I am so sad that my son is leaving and this is only to enable him to transition to nursery and pre-school.
I would recommend Donna and Warren to anyone looking for childcare within Lincoln. Thank you both so much
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Lauren
on 21/01/2024
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pansypotters
on 21/01/2024:
Thankyou so much we already miss Carter and wish you the best for the future xx
Our daughter has been going to Donna since she was 9 months old. She is now nearly 5. She took some time to settle with being so young. However Donna and Warren were understanding and really helpful to us during that time. Whether it's a water fight with Warren or baking with Donna our daughter is really happy at their house. This is a genuine, caring place where they go above and beyond. It is a home away from home setting. Our daughter has learnt so much from Donna and Warren including ,counting, writing and life skills. The activities vary all the time to keep the children engaged.
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Hannah
on 03/09/2023
We sent our boy to Donna and Warren 18 months ago after being left in the lurch by a previous unreliable childminder.
Our son took time to settle as he's a shy boy but Donna and Warren were very understanding and patient, which in turn has brought him out of his shell big time.
He's loved going here and didn't want to leave on his last day such was the extent he enjoyed it.
He loved playing with the dogs and was always coming home with paintings, and stories about what he got up to.
Thank you Donna and Warren we will miss bringing our son to you and you've prepared him very well for nursery!
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Nathan
on 03/09/2023
My son was with Donna and Warren for 2 years and enjoyed every second of his time there. They’re attentive, caring and professional and always go above and beyond with the children. It’s a lovely homely environment and we always loved our son coming home with stories of his day whether it was playing, going to the park, learning, painting, drawing and the baked goods were amazing too! They were always flexible and understanding around my working hours and will go above and beyond even having my older child on occasion too (which she loved!)
Thankyou Donna and Warren for everything you did for our boy, and as he goes to school he will miss coming to see you each morning and so will I!
100% recommended to anyone!
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Leanne
on 03/09/2023
My son has been with Donna & Warren for 3 years, they have been an incredible influence on his development, he loves his time with them! I’m so glad we chose pansypotters, it’s a home from home & as a first time mum I’m so grateful to Donna & Warren for their advice & influence on my little one. Every day he comes home happy with stories about his day, I’ve got lots of arts & craft pieces & had lots of lovely baked goods! I was so impressed with their response to the pandemic, their communication is excellent, they are always helpful/flexible with days and the BabyDays app they use is fantastic! My sister was nervous about putting my nephew into a childcare setting, she now sends her youngest to Pansypotters as she saw how fantastic they’ve been with my son, I would recommend them to anyone!
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niknak91
on 03/09/2023
My two boys were with Donna and Warren for a fair while and they were absolutely fabulous. They loved and enjoyed everyday and learned so much from them. Fab fab care and would recommend to everyone!
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j_ardern
on 08/08/2022
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pansypotters
on 08/08/2022:
Thank you so much for the lovely review and I hope your all good xx
As soon as we press the door bell our little boys face lights up, when the door opens he holds his arms out for cuddles showing how comfortable and happy he is to stay with Donna and Warren, for Osian their house is his home from home.
Having started with them when he was just 5 months old, both Donna and Warren have played a large part in his development, under their care he's gone from a tiny baby to a crawling, babbling, confident 8 month old with definite ideas about his own wants and needs!
As first time parents with no family near by Donna and Warren have also been invaluable in helping and advising the two of us. With both of us currently serving in the military, flexible childcare is essential, Donna and Warren have been more than understanding and accommodating of our schedules.
The Baby Day's app is a definite bonus, we love getting frequent updates, photos and videos throughout the day.
We have no hesitation in recommending Donna and Warren, our son adores them (and Floyd is a hit with him too!)
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on 04/02/2019
Our two boys have been with Donna and Warren for almost two years now and it has indeed been a home away from Home for them. We have watch our sons grow and thrive under their care. They always keep us up to date with their progress.
My husband and I both work full time as doctors and the value of finding good and flexible childcare is invaluable and that is exactly what we have found at Pansypotters.
Donna and Warren are very lovely people and we have come to regard them as friends. They treat the boys like one of their own and our sons are very comfortable with them as well. They are always professional. The setting is clean and well maintained and the care provided is impeccable.
They have been very accomodating and show understanding regarding our busy work schedules, always going the extra mile. Our first son is starting reception soon but we are definitely staying on with Pansypotters for after school care.
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on 22/08/2018
Donna & Warren have done a fantastic job of looking after our little girl Lyla for the last 2 years. They’ve really helped her development and her confidence has come on so much & I couldn’t be any more grateful. Lyla is always excited to go and it’s very much a home from home for her. They are also very accommodating with hers and our needs. She is always full of stories when we pick her up so we know she’s been well looked after and had a great day when she’s been with Donna & Warren. We’d highly recommend pansy potters!
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Natasha
on 21/08/2018
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