Little Feet's 5 Star Reviews
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5 out of 5
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Below are the 5 star reviews for Little Feet. 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.
She’s looked after my daughters since my eldest was 6 months old, then her younger sisters as soon as they were old enough to attend. All three of them have walked through the doors of Ilona’s without even a glance back to say goodbye so excited to see their friends and have a fun day.
She’s been flexible and reasonable in hours, holidays, informative, cared in their development and been an incredible childminder and early years provider.
I will miss her incredibly and thank you for all your help over the years.
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Eleanor
on 12/04/2024
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Little Feet
on 12/04/2024:
Thank you for your kind words. I'm going to miss you all too. Over the years, you have become a part of us. And the children and their smiles when I open tej door make my day better.
I wish you a new happy memories in new place ❤️❤️❤️
Ilona and her team have been amazing taking care of my toddler since he was around 4-5 months old. Every morning, he greets her with a big smile because he really loves being there. He's developed so well, especially his motor skills, by doing fun activities with the other children. Before choosing Little Feet, I checked out a few other places, but the staff didn't seem as passionate and friendly as Ilona. It's also reassuring to know that she can babysit for us outside of regular hours and even put the kids to bed if we're coming home late. My hubby and I are very pleased to have Ilona as our childminder.
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Happymum
on 05/04/2024
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Little Feet
on 12/04/2024:
Thank you from my heart for your trust and for your warm words. These words mean a lot to me ❤️❤️❤️.
Ilon is looking after my daughter since this year May and I can not be more happy with her. Always inform me with my daughter’s progress. My daughter had always problem with drinking milk from the bottle and it was hard for us as she wasn’t drinking enough. She helped us immediately when we told her about this. Now Our daughter enjoys drinking milk.
Thank you Ilona
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Claudia
on 04/10/2023
My 16 month old daughter has been coming to Ilona for 6 months now and I have had a really pleasant experience from the very beginning. Ilona and her assistants are really passionate about the kids in their setting, they are super attentive with all of the kids and focus their time and efforts to best target progress needed with the child.
In the beginning of my daughter attending Ilona’s setting we were worried about some of the progress she had made based on her age. Ilona was super informative and worked along with us to help our daughter reach certain milestones she was struggling to reach.
My daughter is has been extremely happy in the setting and can’t recommend Ilona enough.
Many thanks
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Vanessa
on 01/10/2023
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Little Feet
on 12/04/2024:
Thank you for your honest feedback. Every single words mean a lot to me, ❤️❤️❤️
We feel very lucky to have found Ilona and Little Feet. The experience has been a perfect one for our little one and she has thoroughly enjoyed her time. Ilona is always enthusiastic and ready to talk and really cares about the experience all the kids have. Would highly recommend
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John W
on 01/10/2023
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Little Feet
on 12/04/2024:
Thank you for your recommendations and trust. ❤️❤️❤️
Our daughter has been with Ilona and her assistants for about 3 year now and we can't recommend them highly enough.
Every morning my daughter with a smile ran to Ilona and hugged her. That's why I knew I was leaving it imy daughter in good hands.
It's clear they are experts in their profession and have taught our daughter many important life skills such as how to slide safely (backwards on his tummy) and how to go down stairs safely (on his bottom). How to behave on the street. Ilona teach my daughter a very important life behaviour :
-not to run into the street ( I love her Garden activity, When the children pretended to cross the road. And we love 'the trafick light' ( wchich looks so real) when children was practice behavior on the street).
-Well prepared my daughter for reception.
- teach manners
-How not to be shay and approach a group of children (I am a very shy person. I see my daughter is braver than I am.)
-Excellent prepared my daughter for reception
- yummy food ( my doughther said)
They are versatile and plan their days around the children's needs and ensure they have plenty of time to rest if needed and are good at ensuring they get adequate sleep opportunities according to their age.
We really like that there are mix age group of children, this as it means there are more children for our daughther to socialise with and it offers the feel of a 'mini nursery' whilst still being very personal and homely.
They send photos and videos daily so you can really feel a part of your child's day and are excellent at communication. They are very genuine in their love and support for their children and are all very kind and friendly people. Our daugter is so excited to see them and speaks so happily of his time there and that makes us very happy too!
Ilona with her professional advice helped us in many situations. She understands how to help a child when he is not developing well.
Ilona, thank you for these years and for helping us raise our daughter.
Like you said, you are like an aunt to her. ❤️
We will miss you ❤️
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on 13/09/2023
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Little Feet
on 12/04/2024:
With all my heart thank you for your long and honest feedback. ♥️♥️♥️
Ilona has been taking care of my 4 year old son whilst I work since 2018. During this time I have been more than delighted with the service that Ilona provides. She always keeps me updates throughout the day with photos, etc. My son eats a wide variety of foods whilst with Ilona and he eats better (in terms of eating ALL of his food) there than he does at home! I love how well informed she keeps me. I also get regular updates on key observations and how they relate to his development.
Pippa is very experienced as she has been childminding for many years and has children of her own. If you are ever unsure on anything (whether it be funding options or how to tackle issues you are having with your little one) she will usually be able to advise or point you in the right direction, and will always be honest with you.
Ilona's home and garden are very well equipped for children and are always clean and tidy. There are plenty of fun and educational toys and activities for the children to engage with.
My son settled in well very quickly with Ilona, and I have had no problems with ‘handing him over’ in the mornings. He is happy to go to Ilona and her assidtant and just takes himself straight off into the huge play room as soon as we get there.
My son absolutely adores Ilona and hear team and gets very excited in the morning when I tell him he is going to see her. His speech has come along a lot since being with Ilona as well as his confidence! He is a very active child and Iloma always manages to keep him well entertained and wear him out with fun activities!
I would definitely recommend Little Feet as a reliable and trustworthy childminder, who will make any child and parent feel at ease with her care.
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Claudia
on 26/08/2022
I had visited a number of childminder and nurseries in the area when I stumbled across Ilona at Little Feet. Best decision I ever made for me and my daughter. She has been with Ilona just over 3 years.
Ilona and her team are wonderful and caring and it’s so lovely to see as a parent how happy my daughter is there. Ilona is flexible and approachable and has helped me out on many occasions when I have needed last minute or urgent childcare.
My daughter is already very well prepared for school - and all this thanks to Ilona and her team.
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Ilona and Little Feet to anyone looking.
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Mum
on 24/08/2022
My children really loves Ilona’s setting. ❤️
They speaks about Ilona and her assistant often at home and asks to go and see them on her days off. My childrem made really good friends with the other children in all age group, which is really lovely to see. I can say that Ilona is such a profesional childcares. She treats my children with love and care.
Ilona updates me regularly with pictures & messages. They do really fun activities too! They are very accommodating and will do all she can to help. It’s been a really great experience and a god send for our family. Would recommend Ilona’s setting to anyone.
Thank you for everything ♥
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on 24/08/2022
Our daughter went to Ilona's from 1 year old to 3.5 year old. The idea of trusting someone with our daughter's safety was very daunting to my husband and myself when I had to go back to work. We visited many childminders and nurseries. Ilona was the only one we really liked, and Ilona is the only adult our daughter went to spontaneously, which was a good sign. Her setting is a good balance between a childminder and a nursery. I do not know many childminders who take up to 10 children. I liked this in-between as I felt it was a homely setting when my daughter was still very young, and at the same time she could learn to socialise with other children and follow a nursery routine. Having 3 adults also meant there was extra safety and flexibility.
Ilona and her assistants have always been friendly, good communicators, and supportive. It is so obvious that they really care about the children they look after.
Our daughter has just moved to pre-school and she seems so much more advanced when it comes to communication, politeness, following instructions and being independent. Some of the credit definitively goes to Ilona and her team for always finding the right balance between stimulation, care and discipline.
I cannot recommend enough Ilona's setting. Finding her definitively made my return to work less painful knowing my daughter was well looked after, and would get a cuddle if she needed one.
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miriam
on 19/09/2019
Our son joined Ilona’s childminding a couple mth ago.. He settled in extremely quickly - no tears and has been happy to be dropped off each morning. We are always welcomed with an upbeat smile and Ilona and her assistant are clearly amazing with the children. The setting is clean, friendly, structured and most importantly fun. The imagination Ilona has for activities for the children is beyond anything I have ever seen! Our son started walking within a few weeks of joining and I believe this is due to Ilona and her assistant working with us to really develop our son skills and confidence. Communication is always first class and we love seeing and hearing about what our son has been up to and receive picture via what app every day. We couldnt be happier with the childmining service provided and feel very lucky to have got a space with Ilona and her lovely assistants as they are so popular. Thank you ladies :-)
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Smile
on 23/08/2019
If everyone would be like Ilona, this world will be a better place and our babies more safe and happy with the care provided by childminders. Words are just not expresing well enough the care and the love she's capable to offer to other than her own children.
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Simona
on 12/01/2018
I cannot speak high enough about Ilona’s Little Feet nursery and their team. They are absolutely brilliant, amazing with the kids and utterly remarkable with the activities they do on daily basis.
I found Ilona’s Little Feet nursery when I was in a desperate need of a childminder and I was completely smitten by her premises, activities, approach and great support. Ilona is very experienced and outstanding childminder and I thank for a day when I found her. My boy settled well from the first day and I have never looked back since. He enjoys the nursery, his friends and is proud of his daily stickers that brings home for a different achievements he achieves during the day.
I am regularly advised during the day about the activities and how my child is doing, feeling and what he has achieved.
Thank you Ilona’s Little Feet for your hard work! You are MARVELLOUS!
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on 20/12/2016
My daughter has been attending Ilonas Little Feet since March 2016.. When turned one!
Leaving Her was the most difficult thing I have ever done but within a day my mood had dramatically changed!
She comes out happy with a Banana on her little face!!
She gains a lot, every day tells me new words, shows me new activity,never ending chatting etc!
Dropping Her is a mile stone compared with when she started... Now She sees her childminder and off she goes! She absolutely loves the cozy and welcoming place , childminder and the children! I love when she comes out all mucky and untidy! That means she had so much fun!!!
I can't recommend Ilonas Little Feet enough!!
Well done!!!!
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on 22/09/2016
We cannot speak highly enough of Ilona and the care she provides our eight month old daughter. It was a daunting prospect to return to work and leave our baby in someone else's care but with Ilona, we feel safe in the knowledge that she provides our baby with wonderful care and a fantastic, really stimulating time. Her development is coming on leaps and bounds and Ilona updates us regularly with photos that show us what a varied, fun time she is having. Ilona notices the smallest of details about our daughter and provides what feels like a really positive partnership in finding ways to encourage her and respond to her changing needs and interests. It is lovely to see the bond they have formed - our baby adores her!
Ilona personally is so lovely and accommodating. We and our daughter would not be without her.
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on 20/09/2016
Ilona has looked after our 1 year old boy for 3 mounths, two days a week.
Ilona is great with kids and we've found her to be very flexible too.
She has loads of things to keep kids entertained with and she keeps us informed about all the interesting activities she does with our baby.
We are very lucky to have found her!
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on 08/04/2016
I'm a mother of two young babies and as I needed to start working I start looking for somebody to take care of them. I've tried 3 nannies and I was disappointed by the lack of energy and professionalism shown. Then Ilona (Little feet childminder) contacted me as I almost gave up looking for baby care ... And the way she discussed with me warmed my heart and everything went so smooth since then - my oldest baby, 2 years old is very clingy so I was expecting lots of crying and crisis but none of that - he just loves Ilona. The settling was kind of smooth and clearly she knows her job. She's very energetic, VERY professional and most of all she puts her heart into it!!!
I would recommend her to all my family and friends with no hesitation!
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on 03/11/2015
Ilona was looking after my 2 sons aged 1 and 3 years old. I was always very happy with the service she has provided. Ilona has a lovely room dedicated to her childminding full of toys and lots of wonderful things to play with as well as a nice garden with swimming pool and slides in the summer time.
The best thing liked about Ilona is her creativity. She always had great ideas how to keep kids entertained. She is very flexible and nothing is too much trouble. She takes kids out to local playgrounds ans soft play centers.
During the day she kept informing me how my kids are doing and she was sending photos of my boys always with a big smile on their faces.
I always felt comfortable by leaving my kids in her capable hands and I can highly recommend her as a childminder.
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Izabela
on 31/08/2015
Ilona was our childcare for few years and unfortunatelly due to job change we have to say goodbay. My kids love her , especially my little one. She always had fun things to do with them. Children always gigling when we came throuh the door.
Ilona was also very helpful and flexible in/with any situatioj. She never tald to my xhildren "no" when they need her and her help.
My you ger one had speach difficulty , buy with her he was very comfortable. Ilona print a few cards with picture for my son to point on it if he need something ( i never ask her for it but she didi it by her self- thanks Ilona).
This way I woul love to say thank you for all you support as I never meet so friendly and smily person as you.
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on 25/08/2015
Ilona is a very professional and friendly person. Is treating my son the same way her own kids. There was no day my son didn't look forward to spent day with Ilona. Kids apart having fan they are learning loads to what I appreciate most. Great place and enviroment for kids to grow. :) very pleased with Ilona's service. :)
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