Luisa Cl's Reviews
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5 out of 5
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This childminder provides exceptional care in a warm, family-oriented environment. Children enjoy a variety of activities, healthy meals, and outdoor play. The provider is flexible, reliable, and communicative with parents. Children are happy, well-cared for, and treated as part of the family. Parents consistently praise the nurturing atmosphere and the childminder's professionalism, describing it as a true "home away from home" experience.
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Below are the latest reviews for Luisa Cl. 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.
Luisa is fabulous. I simply couldn't do my job without her.
When my situation suddenly changed Luisa worked with me to provide flexible childcare, facilitating me to continue working.
My son has been going to Luisa's overnight whilst I work nightshifts for 18 months now. Not only is she providing an essential service for me she excels in doing so.
My son was settled from our very first visit when he was reluctant to leave!
What is not to love when I know my son is well cared for. Luisa easily manages his food intolerances and has a wonderful rapport with him. He is happy in her excellent setting within their family home, her delightful dogs, plentiful play facilities inside and outside in a large garden.
My son especially loves the opportunity to play with other children of all ages. Not to mention that he sleeps perfectly there too, on a bed comfier than his own apparently!
I would say Luisa has gone above and beyond making communication, drop offs and collections seamless. Even providing support and friendly advice when I have needed it most.
If you are looking for exemplary childcare especially during unsociable hours I can't recommend Luisa enough.
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Katie
on 25/02/2022
Luisa provides an excellent service to our son. I contacted her after we were let down by another provider and was given her details by a friend who had recommended her. She was very accommodating and invited us round a few days later. We immediately felt comfortable in her home, but more importantly, our son started playing in the garden straight away and didn't want to leave. She has fantastic facilities for children of many ages as well as a great garden space for outdoor play. Our son has been welcomed into the family and enjoys breakfast and dinner there, and it is great knowing that he has had a delicious homemade meal for dinner! Luisa is very friendly, professional and a pleasure to work with; is often like chatting to a friend at pick up time as she is so easy going and friendly! She is also very flexible and has offered to help out when we have needed her at the last minute. I would highly recommend Luisa as she is fantastic with our son and it is lovely knowing he is going from home to home each day.
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on 12/10/2021
Luisa provides an excellent childcare service. After having to find a new childcare provider at very short notice I was given Luisa^s number by recommendation. She was very flexible and impressed me her professionalism.
My son was approaching an age when he had begun to become disengaged with childcare. However after just a few days at Luisa' s it was clear that he was having a whale of a time enjoying a range of activities inside and out. I cannot recommend her enough..
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Debbie A
on 12/07/2021
My daughter has been with Luisa and her family for over a year now. I am a single parent, a student nurse and also hold down a job. Both my placements and employment are long and out of usual hours. Luisa and I work together to cover my childcare needs. She is very flexible, offers overnight care and tries to help me wherever she can. Fantastic communication, approachable and my daughter feels like one of the family and never wants to leave. Luisa cooks for the children and surprisingly to me, my daughters eats (usually a fussy eater). If the children are not at school, she will get them out in the fresh air, learning and burning off some much needed energy!
Couldn't recommend enough, so if you are looking for childcare which isn't in your usual 9-5 then this is where you need to be.
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Sarah
on 19/11/2020
Having no family locally, finding the best childminder possible was our priority when I returned to work and we found that in Luisa. My baby started with her at 9 months and 4 months on, the change in my once very clingy baby is just amazing. He now literally jumps into her arms as she opens the door on a morning. It really is a lovely family environment with pets and children of all ages. Luisa does a variety of activities with my baby and takes him to different classes during the week. My husband and I work shifts and Luisa is always very accommodating and makes us both being at work easier knowing that he is so well cared for. Luisa provides me with an update throughout the day about how James is and sends me photos of the various adventures they have got up to and each day sends me a daily diary which is a great help knowing what he’s eaten, how he’s slept etc. We couldn’t ask for more from her and feel so lucky that we found her to care for our baby when we can’t be there
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Mojo2045
on 22/01/2020
My daughter attends Luisa's two days a week and she loves it. Her home is always clean and warm and they are many activities and toys for children to enjoy. Luisa is caring and compassionate and makes you feel at ease. She is responsive to the children's needs and receptive to feedback. I was really nervous about leaving my daughter when I returned to work but Luisa made it an easy transition and I couldn't thank her enough. She has a lovely family and she makes you feel a part of it. Outstanding childminder and I look forward to my daughter making many more memories whilst in her care.
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Nikki
on 13/11/2019
Luisa has been a full day childminder on a weekly basis to our 2 girls for many years, from ages 1-7. I am truly lucky to have found such a marvellous childminder. Luisa has welcomed our children into her home and family and the girls have made strong friendships with her children and other visiting children. I had confidence in Luisa from our very first trial session. She puts 100% into the care of the children. The home and garden facilities are a paradise for children's imaginations. Food is carefully prepared and considerate to the children whilst staying nutritious. Special events, local visits and activities are planned to expand the children's horizons and fill the day with fun. I have seen all types of happy smiling photographs regularly relayed to us which speak volumes in themselves and also a weekly planner explaining what the children have been up to and also eaten during the day. The girls have loved playing with the family animals and taking the dogs for walks with Luisa. I have seen an immense boost in the confidence of my children during their time with Luisa and there is always lots of giggles when they tell me all about it when returning home. The care from Luisa has had such a positive impact on our young family life that the memories will remain and be cherished. I would thoroughly recommend Luisa to anyone considering a childminder, she is wonderful with all ages and her long term care is outstanding.
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heb99
on 09/02/2019
Luisa is an amazing childminder, my son has only been with Luisa for 6 months and his development has come on greatly. My son’s speech has improved so much since having much more one to one time. He can now have a conversation with me and he often tells me about the things he’s done during his day. Luisa takes him to a weekly music class where he has learnt many songs and actions. I often hear him singing the songs at home, the class has helped improve his speech & communication, along with his overall confidence. Luisa is always teaching him to communicate in such a positive and helpful way. He is now very confident at washing his own hands, putting on his own shoes and taking away his own plate and even scraping the leftovers into the bin, which at just 2 & half I think this is amazing!
This is the first time I’ve used a childminder, and I would definitely recommend using Luisa, the home from home environment is perfect, my son is often running around Luisa’s home just like it’s his own, he feels very comfortable and enjoys the company of the other children. He has very special bond with both of Luisa’s children who are both brilliant with him, Luisa’s daughter has been showing my son her gymnastic moves, which he now shows me at home. Both children have a very natural bond with him, and treat him like he’s a member of their family.
There is an excellent selection of well-organized toys & games, and a dedicated toy/play room, as well as a lovely conservatory that children can play/relax in. Luisa also has a dedicated room for children to sleep in which ensures your child can have a nap when needed in a very quiet and calm environment. The garden is amazing, full of gorgeous natural resources that help the children develop and learn, there is plenty of space for the children to run around and be creative. Luisa is always coming up with new creative ideas for her home and garden, I especially love the bug hotel in the garden.
Luisa provides lovely home cooked food and my son actually eats much better with her than at home. The children sit at the table and all eat their dinner’s together and Luisa is always encouraging engagement between the children, they are good at communicating with each other and myself when I collect my son. I often hear about their school day or the activities they have been up to which is lovely to hear.
Luisa is also very safety conscious, when my son is walking he will always be on the inside furthest away from the traffic. He is very aware of the dangers of roads and even at 2 and a half he knows to not run off and is very careful around traffic. Luisa communicates so well will my son and she is very kind and loving with him if he gets upset or misses me. Luisa has a fantastic bond with my son and she helps and encourages very part of his development and social skills.
Overall, I can’t fault Luisa, the setup is fantastic, the highlight of my working day is receiving beautiful pictures and videos of the fun activates they have been getting up to. One of my favorite pictures so far was when Luisa took my son to a pumpkin farm on Halloween, he carved his own spider pumpkin, he was so excited to show me, and so proud of his achievement. He spend the day in the fresh air and open space playing and experiencing a new environment which is something that he wouldn’t of got to do if he’d stayed at a nursery. I am so pleased I decided to move him, it was definitely the right decision for his personality.
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Sarah K
on 14/11/2018
My son and daughter (aged five and nine respectively) have been going to Luisa for around a year. They love going to see Luisa and enjoy spending time after school and during some school holidays.
I had never used a childminder before Luisa and worried that I may be let down last minute but it has never happened. Luisa has been 100% reliable and takes excellent care of my children's needs. The children get a good cooked meal and enjoy time playing and doing homework, which Luisa helps with. This is a really big help when time after school is limited as a working parent.
I would definitely recommend Luisa and suggest having a chat to her about your individual requirements. She always does her best to accommodate.
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on 16/05/2018
Luisa has welcomed my son into her home so warmly and because of this, he settled in really quickly and looks forward to his time at her house. There are lots of lovely toys to play with, as well as a fantastic garden to play in (encouraged whatever the weather which is important!) and Luisa really encourages creativity and craft activities which is exactly what I look for in a childminder!
My son has enjoyed homecooked food which is brilliant after a full day at school! I am not quite sure how she manages it especially as the house is so tidy! I think she has clear boundaries in the house which is so healthy for children.
Being at Luisa's house has also made my son more confident with dogs, he began being quite afraid of Marley however now he strokes him and just isn't aware of him (this was within 2 weeks).
I have been more than happy with Luisa's care and would recommend her to anyone.
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on 14/03/2018
Luisa is an amazing childminder. She cares for my toddler two days a week and she is very happy there, she does not want to come home! My daughter is very calm and quiet and I did not want her to go into a nursery setting. Luisa offers a loving and nurturing environment where my daughter thrives. She really understands her needs and what makes her happy.
My daughter has excellent experiences with Luisa, they go out for walks, go to music class and they do lots of creative things at home. She is encouraged to explore different activities and this is done in an encouraging way.
She also works with me to develop and encourage Hatty and she is very receptive to Hattys needs.
I am really happy with Luisa and would recommend her to anyone.
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Sarah
on 13/03/2018
I feel about care provided for my child is excellent. My child thinks it is great to spend time with Luisa and she feels happy, safe and protected. She enjoyed healthy meals and snacks, lovely activities Luisa organized, resources they have. I feel very happy about the antisocial hours and weekend provided by Louisa. She and her family all are friendly and welcome all children into home. My child used to be frightened of dogs, but now she loves Louisa' dog Marley. How wonderful!
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on 14/07/2017
My daughter was treated as part of the family and settled in very quickly. Luisa provided a variety of activities including plenty of outdoor activities. The meals provided to my daughter were always homemade and healthy. My daughter was always cared for.
Luisa is an honest, trustworthy and a flexible child-minder and always follows best practice. Her kindness and passion as a child minder is testimony to her.
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Legoland
on 05/06/2017
Luisa provides after school care for our 6 year old, Luisa is very caring and provides a lovely home from home environment. Luisa cooks home made food and is very careful with ingredients as our son has a nut allergy. After school they sometimes go the park, Luisa always finds fun things to do that all the children seem to enjoy. Luisa is very creative and you can see that she really enjoys being with the children. I would highly recommend.
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on 17/05/2017
What can I say about this fantastic lady that hasn't already been said?
She welcomes my children into her home like extended family. They love Luisa and her children and the family dog who has celebrity status. Luisa encourages them to try something new whenever possible, whether it be food or an activity. She teaches without them knowing they are being taught.
My children look forward to the time they spend with her and come home excited to tell me about what they have done and what the plans are for their next Luisa day. I don't feel like I miss out as I receive lots of photos of activities via a private online photo album.
Luisa teaches them how to be safe in the home and when they are out and about.
My son has a medical condition that he sometimes finds embarrassing. Luisa copes with this perfectly, she supports him in a way that preserves his dignity and promotes independence but he also knows help is always available if needed.
The children always get home cooked meals, and healthy snacks and the occasional treat.
Luisa is generous and thoughtful, taking the children's likes and interests into account when planning what to do, structure is balanced with freedom, she provides activities and outings, lets children bake and create, always looking for ways to better the experiences children have with her and stretch their learning and imaginations.
Children are allowed be children, they play, run around, climb, explore, make noise, or chill out with a book, jigsaw puzzle or game. They are given room to grow, learning to solve problems themselves and have new experiences within a safe environment.
They have so much fun with Luisa they occasionally get a little mucky, on such occasions I have picked them up having been bathed and their clothes laundered.
Most importantly my children are happy and safe in Luisa's care, I can be at work and not worry about them, I know they will come home having laughed lots, having thoroughly enjoyed their day and will be excited for their next 'Luisa day'.
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on 31/08/2016
I have been using Luisa for just over a year, to care for my eldest son, who is 8. She looks after him for 3 mornings before school and after school when required. My son loves going to her house, (he regularly asks what day it is to see if he is going that day)he has lots of fun playing in the garden and walking to school with the other children and the dog.
Luisa's home is lovely safe and inviting with plenty of space and toys for children to play. She is always professional, accommodating to my needs and reliable. I help to care for my disabled mother who requires lots of hospital appointments, Luisa is always understanding when these run over (as hospitals do) or if she has been given appointments at the end of the day. She is always happy to help even though these can run into the evening by the time I get back (antisocial hours). It has sometimes been as late as 19.00 when I have got back after seeing to my mum and Luisa has always been accommodating. I have on occasion called her when my son has not been booked in (due to problems with my mums care) and she has come to my aid and picked him up from school for me, I think I have also been lucky she has had space on those times!
When I pick up I get a rundown of the activities he has been doing and what he has eaten. Luisa always does a home cooked dinner every evening so I know he has been well fed.
I would highly recommend Luisa to other parents.
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Kat
on 05/07/2016
Luisa has looked after my 16 month daughter for 9 months now. Leaving my daughter to go back to work full time was a hard decision for me, but after talking to Luisa and visiting her home, I was completely reassured that she would have the up most care given.
I really wanted a home to home environment for my daughter which is exactly what Angel care offers, while it is home to home Luisa ensures they are involved in as many activities as possible, my daughter attends music class, art class, play dates, trips out, and walks outs, which has really helped with her development.
Luisa has a private photo album set up, she emails photos for us to see what our children have done in the days they are in her care which I really enjoy seeing what they get up to.
I would 100% recommend Angel care.
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on 10/06/2016
Luisa has been looking after our daughter before and after school for a term. She was previously attending another setting but wasn't happy. I am so pleased we moved her. Luisa provides a caring environment that really is home from home. Luisa caters for our daughters individual needs but also provides the opportunity to interact with other children and learn important social skills. I have total peace of mind that our daughter will be given healthy food, the choice of busy play or to simply relax with a cuddle if she has had a busy day. Luisa takes the time to get to know each child and I can 't imagine our daughter going anywhere else.
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on 24/08/2015
I have absolutely no doubts or concerns about leaving my 16 month old daughter with Luisa and the standard of care that is provided. Luisa supplies a pristine home from home environment and treats my child with the utmost care, respect and love. My daughter really is treated like she is part of the family. I like that my daughter gets lots of fresh air and is taken on lots of walks and regular trips to the park and other places I.e petting zoo, the farm etc. That Luisa provides a regularly updated and secure online photo album so I can log-in and see what my daughter has been up to is an added and excellent bonus.
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on 10/08/2015
We have used Angel Care for our 2 children aged 10 months and 6 years and have found the service to be professional. Luisa is a very friendly individual who has an exceptional rapport with the children she cares for. We have found the service to be very reliable, well organised and supportive and would have no hesitation in recommending Angel Care to parents seeking childcare you can trust.
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on 15/07/2015
I needed somewhere to care for my child before school time and to drop her off at school each morning. She had previously attended a larger setting but found it too impersonal and noisy so early in the morning.
So I decided to look for alternatives and found Luisa... She invited us round for an informal chat and home visit. My child was instantly at ease with her and we completed the paperwork so that she could start immediately.
Each morning my child now has a comfortable, calm welcome to the day where she can have breakfast (always trying new things!) and brush her teeth in a relaxed home environment before setting off for school.
We no longer have mornings where she doesn't want to leave home and I am very happy with the relationship she now has with Luisa.
I would recommend this childminder to anyone.
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on 14/05/2015
We sometimes need someone to look after our primary school child after school until 8.20 in the evening. We are very lucky to have found Luisa's Angel Care. Luisa is a loving and smart lady, who makes her home nice, clean and child-friendly. Her Angel Care service is very reliable and flexible. Our child always enjoys being looked after by Luisa and playing with her lovely children. We would recommend Luisa's Angel Care to any parents.
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on 29/11/2014
Luisa is always welcoming with a big smile. She keeps our kids busy from dawn to dusk with activities. Trips out are brilliant and can be a long way away - age-appropriate theme parks etc. far beyond the call of duty for a child minder. Our kids have never had one gripe.
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Max1976
on 03/10/2014
Fantastic loving childminder!!!!....I have twin girls , single parent , having to work nights to enhance my career... This was something I didn't want to do ... The thought of leaving my children over night with someone was frightening , now I have no worries at all , my children love going to Luisas house, there is lots to play with , educational and fun , they have a comfy night sleep in a spacious safe environment . I am very pleased with the service of angel care and will continue to use her as over night care . Xxx
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on 31/05/2014
I live in Eaglescliffe and have 12 year old twins and a 5 month old boy.
I am self employed and was i need of help!!
I saw Luisa out and about with many different children always happy and full of laughter, so when i finally admitted to myself that i needed help with childcare i gave her a ring :-)
I am very glad i did, she has been amazing, my children feel more than comfortable with her and come home happy and contented.
Luisa or super-nanny as we call her at home goes the extra mile with myself and the kids, she gives me excellent advise and her home and children are all lovely too. I do not worry at all when she takes our baby off for the day. He ends up at baby groups and various other stimulating age appropriate places which unfortunately due to work i just can not get to.
she has a great relaxed set up, yet keeps the well needed boundries children need.
I recommend her to anyone, she is open, honest and very much on the ball.
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on 29/05/2014
Luisa has welcomed our children into her home. They are 5 & 3 years old. They both adore her and will ask for Luisa days on the days I have them! Her menus are mouthwatering too. I would recommend Luisa if you want your child cared for in a safe and loving environment, home from home.
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on 07/02/2014
My boys (aged 3 and 1) have been at Angel Care with Lusia since May 2013. As any parent knows, leaving your children to return to work can be an axious time but Luisa took all of that anxiety away. My boys love going to Luisa's, often running through the door. I know that the level of care she gives my boys is excellent and I have certainly built up an great relationship with her. Her home is clean, warm, welcoming and my boys are treated as part of the family alongside her own children. Luisa has a large playroom containing a variety of toys. She also takes my boys to music groups, outdoor trips e.g. park walks but the pirate beach trip was a favourite! Above all, Luisa treats children as individual's and has a lovely, positive approach. I would recommend Angel care to anyone as the children are extremely well cared for most importantly happy!
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on 21/11/2013
My 16 month old son absolutely loves the 2 days he spends with Luisa and her family. He is very outgoing and sociable but didn't settle well at nursery. Now that we have moved him to Angel care he is a much more happy and contented toddler. He is given plently of opportunities to do both indoor and outdoor activities and the play room is second to none. Lusia provides good home cooked nutritious meals and snacks, which always go down very well. Luisa is also very good at teaching him about acceptable behaviour, boundaries and safety as well as observing his development and feeding this back to us. I highly rate Angel care.
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on 05/03/2013
First of all I would like to say that I have 2 very fussy daughters that have trust issues when it comes to strangers. I was very surprised how fast and well my little girls adapted to Angel Care. They keep talking about what a Great time they've had and always look forward to being a guest there again. Angel care has a great outdoor and indoor activities too.. The menu is Great and healthy and most of all my daughters are actually eating which is a rare thing when they're at home lol! Angel Care also has a clean and warm family environment. I would definitely recommend angel care to any parent, trust me,ask my little monkeys:-) well done.
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on 04/03/2013
Loving and caring childminder who definitely does a perfect job. The provided food is home cooked and tasty as far as my little one tells me :-)
Outdoor and indoor play available, my daughter never gets bored with the huge variety of toys, costumes and games! There is also a lot of crafty activities and messy play which is one of my little one‘s favourites. We are an active family who love nature and highly welcome the many outings and outdoor activities that are done (visits to farms, playgrounds, parks, music sessions, toddler sessions, library sessions…). There are also some carefully selected activities which are specially chosen for the very child‘s development and progress! The house is a welcoming family home, with two lovely cats and two georgious children. It is very clean, tidy and most of all safe! I like the overall attitude of the childminder and the clear rules. Overnightcare is good as well. Spacious rooms with variety of beds, toddler beds and cots so every child feels comfortable. We‘ve had great help with potty training (some really useful advice) and work together really well. Communication and co-operation is brilliant. She is flexible and helpful in anyways. Overall, ANGELCARE is the best place for our little one to be and I can only highly recommend it!
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