Penny

The BEST!

My daughter has been with Penny for over 2 years now. I was really nervous about leaving my first baby with someone but Penny made me feel so comfortable as soon as I met her. I knew straight away she was the one for us after looking around other places beforehand. I loved that the setting was in a cabin, its such a lovely space! Full of toys and activities. There’s a separate play area outside too. Penny is so caring towards my daughter. She takes the children on all sorts of fun days out, she is very outdoorsy which I love and the children are constantly kept occupied. They also have lots of structured learning, my daughter has learnt so much from Penny. She tailors learning to each child and finds time to have one to one. She really does care for the children, even FaceTiming my daughter once to sing her a song she was asking for because I didn’t have a clue what she wanted! She really is amazing and such an influence on our daughter. Couldn’t of picked a better childminder. We will be sending our second daughter to Penny too when our daughter starts school, even though we have a moved a fair bit away now, wouldn’t send her anywhere else.

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by BeckiW on 14/11/2022

Simply wonderful !!

I’d never look at another nursery again!!
As a mother of 3 I’ve always used nurseries and thought I’d explore a childminder for my little girl as she was a lockdown baby! I’m
so glad I did penny is as close to Mary poppins as Lincoln’s going to get !! My little girl felt at home the minute she stepped in the cabin!! Beatrix has non stop fun from going on outings to the farm, woods to crafts messy play. My little girl is thriving thanks to penny and her talking and good behaviour is absolutely down to the setting she is in. Beatrix enjoys playing with the other children and attending various groups. Highly recommended !!!

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by Nikki D on 14/11/2022

Look no further!

I just asked my children how they would describe Penny, and they immediately asked "Can we go today?!"

We initially needed some childcare at short notice, and Penny was very flexible in accommodating us. Though the kids were a bit apprehensive first, Penny did all she could to connect with them, which obviously succeeded. She caters for every child's individual needs, whilst making sure that all kids are properly looked after. Her no-nonsense approach appears to work very well.

What we highly appreciate is the fact that she is very proactive in entertaining the children with visits to various playgrounds and attractions in the area, meet-ups with other childminders and their children for playdates, and the generally high level of activity. There is no opportunity for the children to become bored, plenty of toys and games are available for free play, and Penny always has something up her sleeve to occupy even the most fussy kid.

The setting with the dedicated cabin and outside play area is great, and easily accessible by car or foot. If you live in the uphill area of Lincoln, St. George's, or even the West End, and are looking for a childminder, look no further!

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by WILL on 26/12/2021

Excellent childminder

We found Penny after having to seek alternative childcare during lockdown. Our little boy was almost 15 months old and had no opportunity for settling in days, he was thrown straight into the deep end. Despite the difficult circumstances Penny's warm, loving and caring nature helped him to settle in quickly.

Penny's setting is great for little ones, lots of educational toys and she has a lovely outside space which is frequently used. Our little boy loves being outside so this aspect was particularly important to us. Even through the constraints Covid placed upon her Penny still took the children out to the park on numerous occasions as soon as restrictions were lifted, keeping them entertained and happy throughout a challenging time. All the children in her care are well mannered and she supports and encourages children to thrive.

Our little boy blossomed, and came on in leaps and bounds developmentally in the short space of time he was in Penny's care. He developed a lovely bond with her and we would have loved him to stay there, but logistically when things started to get back to normal it would've been impossible for us to get him there and back with our normal working hours.

We would not hesitate to recommend Penny to anyone who is looking for childcare. She was an absolute Godsend for us in very difficult times, is a pleasure to deal with and has looked after our little boy like he was her own. We cannot thank her enough for all she has done for us and Barney.

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by Claire on 27/08/2020

Home from home

Penny has looked after my son since he was 10 months old and he is now four and about to enter full time education. We couldn't of asked for a better setting for him to flourish, with Penny's exceptional care he has become a happy ands confident boy ready for school. She has provided us with a safe and happy environment full of wonderful and exciting opportunities for fun and learning. I know Penny has been a brilliant influence in our sons life providing more love and care than I would ever of expected.

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by Hali on 16/07/2020

Excellent Childcare

Penny has done a fantastic job of looking after our little girl Mia for the last 2 years. She helped her development and her confidence has come on so much & I couldn’t be any more grateful. Mia is always excited to go to Penny , there is many activities and day trips which makes our little girl very happy.
The place is very well organised and very clean.

I would highly recommend Penny, for a welcoming, safe home environment

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by Martin on 11/07/2020

Couldn't ask for a better child minder!

Penny has been my daughter, Izzy's, childminder since January 2020 and before this I had always relied on afterschool clubs etc, I was a little worried about how the change of routine would affect Izzy but Penny's care, attention and homelike environment really supported this transition. I could not believe the change in Izzy, as before when I would collect her from school clubs she was tired, grumpy and hyper meaning we would have challenging and stressful evenings; since going to Penny my child is much more settled and relaxed and that has really altered the time we have together in the evenings.
Penny understands Izzy and is always conscious to make sure that they activities they do together are interesting and exciting, as Izzy is slightly older than some of the other children I know that it is really important to her to feel included, which she certainly does. Penny encourages Izzy's independence and as a parent, I really value that Penny maintains the same boundaries that we have at home.
Izzy really enjoys the time she spends with Penny and every day when I arrive they are having a joke and playing a game, I also really appreciate the conversations I have with Penny daily and the reassurance that my daughter is being cared for and well looked after.

I genuinely wish I had started using Penny as a childminder years ago and am so grateful for the care and attention Izzy receives, Thank you Penny!!

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by Ktvlt on 08/07/2020

Still searching for a childminder as good!

I cannot praise Penny and Amy enough for the service they provided. I really felt like they were extended part of my family and they generally cared about the needs of my children and took the time to get to know our family. My 1 year old son grew from a shy clingy boy into a confident happy boy in the care of Amy and Penny. They were very interactive with the children, took them on regular days out and progressed my childrens learning. If we hadnt have moved out of Lincoln i can confidently say my children would have stayed with Penny for years. I am still looking for childcare that not only matches Pennys high standards but offers the same personal touch that we experienced. I would recommend Penny withought hesitation and am generally gutted she no longer cares for my children! She is amazing

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by Parent on 11/03/2017

Fantastic childminder !

Hi , when I was looking for a childminder to look after the most precious people in my life, my children it was the most daunting and anxious time in my life.
You want someone that will be loving ,caring and 100%trustworthy.
My two children went to Penny for nearly two years and settled in very well and loved going to her. My children enjoyed their time spent at penny's learning new things and playing with the other children.
Penny does exceptional work with the children from playing games, teaching , taking the children out to play groups.Penny gave my daughter the confidence she has now after starting nursery to play with other children so well.
My children are now moving up school years so unfortunately I no longer require her services but I'm very grateful to her for all that she has taught them.
My daughter still loves penny as when we see her at school she runs to her and holds her hand. Penny has become a great friend to our family.
I highly recommend Penny as a childminder she is very warm and welcoming ,easy to talk to and 100% trustworthy.

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by Parent on 02/04/2014

Outstanding!

My little girl, Neve was just 10 months old when Penny first started looking after her. It was an extremely anxious time having to find somebody who we trusted 100% to provide a safe, caring and fun environment whilst we were at work. I had been to meet a few childminders during this process but knew we had found the one when we met Penny.

Penny provided just what we wanted, a fun, safe and caring environment. Neve is now 3 years old and has grown into a beautiful, polite, bright and caring little girl, of which Penny has had a major influence on.

I have been particularly impressed with the range of activities and outings Penny provides, including attending local play groups on a weekly basis.

Neve has just left Penny now to attend pre-school and I have to say, a lot of tears were shed on her last day! We miss Penny a lot and Neve still talks about her and her family and the other children a lot.

Choosing somebody you trust to look after your child is one of the biggest decisions a parent will make but I can hand on heart recommend Penny 100% to do just that. She is an outstanding childminder with a lovely family as well!

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by Parent on 01/04/2014