En5Childcare's Reviews

Brilliant childcare

My daughter attended Lisa’s childcare setting from ages 1 to 3 and enjoyed every minute! Lisa was patient and kind while letting her settle in which was really reassuring as a parent and allowed us to feel comfortable leaving her there from the off.
During her time there, my daughter thrived both socially and developmentally, it was the perfect preparation for pre-school. Lisa organised fun and engaging activities as well as trips out to local parks, farms and activities all of which were documented on an easy to use app. She provided healthy and nutritious meals and snacks as well.
Lisa has been invaluable to us as a family, we feel so lucky that we found her :)

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by LMR on 29/01/2024

The Best Childminder!!

We started with Lisa 5-6 months ago, when our baby was 11 months and we couldn't be happier!
To begin with, Lisa offered a very big transition period before we start, for my baby to settle in their own time and this had as a result my baby to have the most smooth and great transition possible! He is been happy everyday since then! Lisa is also very organised, puts huge effort to set up activities for the children everyday and takes them to trips all the time. She makes sure they are safe by having both an assistant but also cooperating with a another childminder as well, which means that in the trips they are actually three adults there. She also has amazing communication skills, updates with photos, she has a clean and organised home and lovely garden and she actually puts effort to offer the children countless of toys and equipment, and she and her family are genially good people and my baby loves them and is soo happy.
We highly recommend her!

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by Dimitra on 31/03/2023

EN5 Childcare is amazing :)

We were new to Barnet and following a tough few months with our little boy Romy, we found Lisa on this website. I often joke that Lisa came into our lives when we needed help and she made it all better. She’s literally an angel.

The way that Lisa approaches her work and my baby is beyond professional. She feels part of the family and I am so grateful for everything she does for us and Romys development.

She takes the kids out most days, stimulates their learning in such a fun but applied way, focusing on real life learning as well as academic. Lisa also uses an app so you can be kept up to speed on what your child has done, down to nap times and toilet visits!

Romy has a healthy varied food plan and actually eats more food with Lisa than us! We had a really long settling in period which meant that the transition to me going back to work was as easy as possible. Now we are potty training and again, nothing is ever too much trouble.

Romy also loves (as do we) Claire who helps Lisa, and again Claire is a part of our family and babysits for us at weekends.

Lisa goes over and above and I can’t recommend EN5 Childcare enough and it will be a very sad day when Romy is too old to go.

Leanne

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by Leanne C on 09/03/2023

The Best!

We were recommend Lisa by a friend for our two children & we couldn’t be happier!
Lisa provides such a wonderful home from home environment which our children love and as do we.
Each day they take part in fun activities indoors and outdoors, they go to the farm and to the local area to explore, which is fantastic and the children love it!
Finding someone you trust to leave your children with each day is such an important thing to do & we are so so happy we found Lisa! Our children are more than happy to be with her each day and it’s lovely to know that.
Lisa provides daily updates through the Babydays app & we can see what the children get upto each day. She also helps us with nursery drop off and pick ups & wrap around care.
Her communication and help is great and she will always keep us in the loop with anything we need to know.
We couldn’t be happier with Lisa and her team & we highly recommend her to all!!

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by Rachel M on 09/03/2023

Highly recommend

So glad that we found Lisa. My little girl went to Lisa when she was 9months old and I was unsure with covid and isolating how she would adapt but Lisa made the whole experience so smooth. She provided a settling in period that catered to my little girl and was very accommodating with naps and bottles etc.
Each day my little girl is there daily updates are provided on naps, meals and toileting etc via an app which also includes photos of the lovely activities they are doing or places they go too. Lisa is such a kind and caring person and puts so much effort into the children’s development. Lisa is very organised and provides a very safe and nurturing setting. I would highly recommend on the experience my little girl and I have had x

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by Tracey on 23/02/2022

Outstanding childcare

We count our lucky blessing everyday that we found such an incredible person to look after our son.
He started when he was just under a year old in the midst of the covid pandemic. He didn’t settle in nursery and I was so incredibly grateful when someone recommended Lisa to me. He settled so quickly with her since day one and has developed into such a wonderful little being with her guidance and support.

She is the warmest, kindest most trustworthy person. She had a lovely set up at home to accommodate children of all ages. They get the opportunity to go out daily on visits to the park, woods, willows farm. They have structured learning activities which cover a huge variety of topics and cultural themes. My son brings home lovely pieces of artwork and we get a constant stream of photos and updates to see what they have been up to during the day.

She goes above and beyond to be accommodating especially in a forever changing environment that the covid pandemic forced upon us.

I can not recommend her highly enough!

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by A Shah on 22/02/2022

Amazing!!

My little boy started with Lisa when he was around 14 months old. Lisa arranged multiple settling in sessions for Henry so that both he and I felt comfortable. This took all the stress out of my first day back at work, just knowing that Henry was happy and well cared for made everything so much less stressful.

My little boy loved attending Lisa's, she is welcoming and really knows the children she cares for inside out. Lisa would know if Henry was having an 'off day' and would always let me know if she had any concerns. I also got daily updates about sleeping and nappies and regular photo's which always made me smile during my working day.

Lisa is very organised sending out menu's and themes ahead of the week. The menu was always varied and Henry always came home nice and full. Lisa is very imaginative, thinking of trips out and activities relating to the weekly themes. Policies and procedures are all accessible on the Baby's Days app, including medicine management, sickness, absence etc.

When I started my search for childcare Henry was only 4 months old and I could not imagine him in a nursery setting, instead seeking a more homely environment. I can honestly say that I could not have asked for more in a childcare setting. Lisa shared in Henry's triumph's and development and I never had any concerns when he was in her care.
Henry only left Lisa's as we were moving out of the area, if I could have taken her with me, I would!

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by Lucy on 22/02/2022

Best Childminder!

We found Lisa on a mums group as she came highly recommended!
Lisa is an outstanding childminder in every respect. She is warm and has a loving home and takes very good care of our daughter Freya. She has given Freya a very stable environment and setting which was vital for us as Freya struggled to go to anyone during lockdown. Lisa was key in enabling her to interact with others and making her feel happy and safe in a different environment to her home setting.

She is very understanding and very helpful and flexible with all our needs and understands the issues of working parents.

Lisa goes above and beyond to make sure the children have fun from messy play at home to trips to the local farms and museums! We could not recommend her enough, she has been absolutely perfect

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by Zarine on 22/02/2022

Amazing childminder!

Lisa is an amazing childminder, she is so welcoming and my son loved the time he spent with her, which made drop offs a comfort to me. The setup in her home is great, the children not only have a wonderful playroom but a large outside play area with so many fun activities. Lisa spends so much time being creative with the children which is always good for development through play, they do arts and crafts, messy play, planting vegetables and other fun activities.
The children are taken on great trips on a regular basis to the farm, festive outings and to the park, which my son always loves.
Lisa also provides regular updates and pictures on what my son has been doing during the day via a secure app which is so nice to receive.
Thank you for being so great!

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by Pops on 14/12/2020

The Perfect Childminder

We've been with Lisa for three years now - first with my eldest who started days before his first birthday and now with my second who began with her at 10 months old.

Lisa is a dream of a childminder - the single best find I've ever had. From the very first day in her care, my boys have been loved and cared for better than I could have hoped. She's warm, caring and always has the perfect advice when I've asked her for it!

My kids have thrived at Lisa's and I've been able to keep up with their activities, routines and meals through regular communication.

I wouldn't hesitate a moment to wholeheartedly recommend Lisa to anyone who is looking. She is outstanding.

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by HanNic on 04/11/2020

Amazing Childminder & Setup!

My daughter started with Lisa & Pari when she was 9 months old and like any parent you have such mixed feelings about leaving them to return back to work, but most importantly you just want to find the most perfect environment where your child can be happy, feel safe, and have fun. From the moment we visited Lisa's home, I just knew it was the right environment for our daughter. Lisa's set up is amazing, she has a beautiful home with large open space, a separate playroom area plus an amazing large garden, which also has an outside shelter for rainy days.

It was so reassuring to know while we were at work, our daughter was having fun with all her little friends, she was busy doing lots of activities during the day, and having the freedom to choose if she wanted to play inside or outside. We also loved that Lisa and Pari wasn't home bound everyday and they always planned weekly trips to farms, the zoo or local parks/woods where she could enjoy nature and explore. We would receive updates throughout the day with messages or photo's so we could see what she was up to throughout the day and also provided with a weekly food menu which was really helpful when planning our own family weekly meals. Our daughter would always be so happy when we dropped her off and picked up, which was always so comforting to see, she loves Lisa and Pari as if they were family.

My daughter is now 3 1/2 years old and has now joined full-time nursery at Whitings Hill School. Its very exciting for her to start her school journey but we were also sad that she wouldn't be spending every day with Lisa and Pari. However, we are still lucky enough that Lisa can collect her from school which has helped massively when settling her in because she knew she was being collected by someone she is very close too (if it wasn't mummy or daddy) and she always looks forward to spending time at Lisa's with the other children.

I would highly recommend Lisa and Pari to anyone looking for a childminder, they are trustworthy, kind, caring and love for the children like their own. We are extremely grateful for everything they have done for us over the years and have made our work lives so much easier. Thank you x

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by Emma W on 03/11/2020

The perfect childcare set up!

Pari and Lisa have been taking care of our son since he was 10 months old. That was almost 2 years ago and in those 2 years they have become as good as family. We have since also had a daughter who joined them and loves the setting just as much (if not more) than my son has always done.

When I was looking for childcare for my first born, I like many new mums, was so desperately nervous and worried about having to go back to work and ‘leave’ my baby. Being new to the area, I sought out all the best rated nurseries and visited them all. My heart sank at the idea of leaving him in one room where he would be put to nap on the floor/ in what amounted to a cupboard and stay in that room all day until I came home from work to pick him up.

I came across Pari and Lisa through a combination of world of mouth and this website and I knew as soon as I walked into their setting this was the right place for my child.

I trust them implicitly and know they have a genuine affection for my children. Not only that, their setting was clean, bright and full of stimulating activities. I love that the children are ina mixed age group - the younger ones learning from the older ones and the older ones taking care of and learning to be little leaders to the younger ones. They have structured Montessori play and are taught life skills in a home from home environment.

They get taken out on trips to local outdoor spaces Multiple times a week! And that’s not to mention that when I talk to any other parents of young children, they are always astounded at how convenient and competitively priced our arrangement is.

I honestly couldn’t recommend them enough and am so grateful to have found them when I did

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by Gwen on 29/10/2020

Amazing childminder!

When returning to work 1.5 years ago we were lucky enough to find Lisa to take care of our little girl, she is amazing and by far the best! She strikes the perfect balance of offering a home from home environment all whilst providing our daughter with the early years learning she needs and provides a safe, secure, nurturing, stimulating and most of all fun environment, I feel that she genuinely cares for the children and really enjoys them. My daughter is always busy whether it's activities set up in the home, visits to the local park, willows farm, paradise wildlife park or playing in the large garden, she has so much fun and has made so many friends that she never wants to leave! The best bit is that you get updates and pics on the app throughout the week which always brightens my day when I'm at work wondering what she is getting up to. I know how nerve-wracking it is to leave your little one with someone new but I honestly cannot recommend and thank Lisa enough!

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by Jessica on 01/01/2020

Excellent Childminder

Lisa is a fantastic childminder who is providing a very high level of care for my daughter. Lisa has looked after my daughter for just over 2 years. My daughter loves going to see Lisa and her friends! I love the fact the children go out everyday (depending on weather) to parks, ice-cream farm, Willows Farm, looking for creatures with magnifying glasses, visits to the woods etc all helping to progress our children’s social skills. She provides activities such as singing, stories, counting, reading creative activities in the children’s room as well as garden activities. I would highly recommend Lisa to anyone looking for childcare.

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by Shonagh on 06/12/2019

Fantastic Childminer

Was so pleased to find Lisa to look after my child.
It was a very hard time as a first time mum to leave my child to return to work but after meeting Lisa and her beautiful home I felt very much relaxed and at ease.
I was always kept up to date with daily activities and daily trips to willows farm, parks playgroups etc
I received a weekly menu so I knew in advance what he would be eating
She has a lovely spacious home with a huge garden
I would completely recommend Lisa to anyone, thank you so much for everything, you are amazing xx

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by Kenda71 on 29/03/2019

Excellent childcare

Lisa and Pari are our registered childminders who work together. Like all new parents we were apprehensive about leaving our daughter with someone new when I returned to work. However we couldn’t be happier with Lisa and Pari. They are both genuinely warm, caring and our daughter is more than happy to leave us on a daily basis to stay in their care.

The environment is a lovely home setting with a large garden with a structured learning experience for the children, with different monthly themes. They use the ‘Baby’s Days’ app where on a daily basis I receive updates on what the plan is for the children during the course of the day. This can vary from going to a local farm, to arts and crafts, free play, exploring new textures and the list goes on. I am also made aware of how often my daughter has naps, her food menus etc. What is really fantastic is that my husband and I receive daily photographs of our daughter engaging in her daily activities and having lots of fun with her carers and the other kids. This has really made me feel at ease since I returned to work, as this confirms how content my daughter is in their care.

I’ve seen our daughter develop and grow hugely since I returned to work and I can’t recommend Lisa and Pari enough. We would truly be lost without them.

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by Paula on 21/03/2019

Fantastic childminders

Pari and Lisa have been taking care of our daughter for almost a year. They provide an excellent setting which has shown in how much our daughter has developed since she has been with them. They were excellent in helping her to settle in and follow the same routine we have at home. They also provide good nourishment with fantastic home cooked food . The system they use to update us is very helpful. They have also been so credible and helpful with drop of and pick up - we really couldn't ask for more.

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by Ealg on 30/01/2018

Best in Barnet

Lisa and Pari have been great with our little girl. Too great as she rarely wants to come home now. They provide a safe and happy environment where she has thrived. Can’t thank them enough!

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by Charley1 on 20/12/2017

Lisa and Pari childminding

Lisa and Pari have looked after our little one from the age of 10 months. They have been incredibly inspiring role models for him, setting out positive values which are definitely noticeable in his development. Needless to say, he adores them and looks forward to the time he spends with them. Their frequent trips to Willows Farm and playgroups has given our son the confidence to explore the environment and nurture his curiosity. We are incredibly lucky to have found such perfect childminders and would strongly recommend them.

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by Ananth on 03/06/2017

Lovely lovely childminder

Lisa and her assistant Pari (also a reg cm) have been looking after my twin girls (just turned 2) for the past year. They are with them 2 full days a week and I am sure the girls would love to go every day if I needed the cover!

Both Lisa and Pari and naturally caring people and my girls just love them! They are careful to follow my routine I have the girls into at home. Lisa always prepares lovely meals for them and they take them out to wonderful places.

Lisa is careful to ensure that her home and any setting they go to is safe and appropriate for them and I have every trust in Lisa.

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by Parent on 27/08/2016

excellent childminder

Lisa has been looking after my daughter since September last year. Lisa is very welcoming and reliable. Lisa has looked after my daughter like she was her own child. We had no problem settling in and they have a lovely bond. I have never had any doubts about her care or professionalism. I feel confident that she is being looked after well and am always hearing about all the fun things they have been getting up to. I would highly recommend her.

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by Parent on 11/08/2016

Outstanding childminder

Our family relocated to Barnet last year in order for me to take up a new post as a family therapist. I met with a number of childminders in the area, and knew straight away that Lisa was right for our family. She was highly experienced in working with children, an amazing mum, professional, kind and supportive.

Lisa fully supported our son to settle in to her setting quickly. He had previously been with the same childminder since he was nine months old in a forest school setting, so moving to London was a big change for him. Lisa provides a loving and safe home from home environment in which he has thrived. Our son loves going to her, and regularly talks about her and her lovely family who have welcomed him into their home. The setting has played a huge part in how well our son has settled in to his new home, routine and environment.

I feel incredibly lucky that when I drop my little one off he is excited about what the day holds and when I pick him up, he has an enormous smile on his face.

We would highly recommend Lisa and her team.

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by LindsayB on 09/08/2016

Complete confidence in Lisa C

My two 4 year old boys have been with Lisa C for the last school year and I feel extremely lucky to have found her.

Her years of experience as a mum and as a school professional truly came across from the beginning and I was immediately put at ease. This feeling continued throughout the year as I saw the boys thrive under her care, always excited to go back and always with positive stories of different activities and outings.

Ultimately Lisa is a wonderful mum with strong family values and a loving home. It's been great to know that my kids are part of that environment before and after school while hubby and I have to work. Can't recommend her enough!

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by Parent on 01/08/2016