Kim Hilton's Reviews
Childminder
5 out of 5
Parents say
The childminder receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from parents. She is described as caring, loving, and professional, treating children like her own. Parents praise her engaging activities, outings, and educational approach. The childminder provides regular updates and photos, easing parents' minds. Her home is noted as clean, welcoming, and well-equipped. Overall, parents express gratitude and strong recommendations for her services.
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Below are the latest reviews for Kim Hilton. 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 have nothing but amazing things to say about my son Archie’s time with Kim.
Kim has treated Archie like he was one of her own children and I always felt extremely happy leaving Archie in Kim’s care. He had so much fun visiting parks, play groups, libraries etc. he made some lovely friends at Kims and always came home extremely happy. The only reason Archie has left Kims is because he is starting nursery otherwise he would 100% have stayed in her care for longer. Thank you so much Kim ❤️
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Katy
on 03/08/2024
Kim looked after my 4 years old son for one day.
It was his first experience with a Childminder.
Kim is a friendly, positive and reliable Childminder.
Her setting is clean and full of different toys.
They did many activities during one day - arts, visited playgroup and playground.
Kim sent me a lot of photos of that day.
My son was happy and entertained.
Thank you.
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Nataliia
on 28/04/2024
My son was with Kimmy from 10 months to 3 years, my daughter had previously been with her for the same so I knew how fantastic she is already. Kim made my last 6 years of being a working parent so much easier, both of my children loved their days with her, lots of trips to playgroups, parks and all sorts of other wonderful places mixed with beautiful crafts and art that is themed to seasons and special occasions to help them learn. Great communication, lots of photos on what's app. I feel so incredibly lucky to have found Kim that I would even contemplate a 3rd!
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Michaela
on 20/01/2024
Our son was with Kimmy (as we call her. started with Mimmy)from age 1-3. During this time, my son thrived and was always happy with Kimmy. Kimmy genuinely loves children and treats them as her own and in return the children love her. My son would ask for Kimmy at night. She's patient, caring, loving but also set up for educational development. Their so many valuable skills our son learned from Kimmy. When you leave your baby with Kimmy you don't have any anxiety as you know they'll be cared for probably better than you. Kimmy sends photos daily, updates you on what they ate, takes them out daily and when she doesn't they'll have activities (she's a one woman army). Your child will be clean, content and you'll be happy to leave them with Kimmy. I personally know 2 other families that have used Kimmy and they all would agree with this review. We will always love and remember Kimmy.
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Jackie
on 25/11/2023
Childminder from God!
We have been lucky to find a great, professional with a big heart childminder .
Kim strictly away found a way to our son Demir . They have visited museums, parks, play rooms, playgrounds, gardens, etc..Also Kimmy keeps reporting with photos and videos what they did during the day. We are a multicultural family and because of Kim Demir it is so nice speaking English. If you want the best childminder for your little one - Highly recommended !
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Oksana
on 31/10/2023
Kim looked after my daughter penny from the age of 10 month to 3.5 years. We was so lucky to have such a loving and caring childminder like kim. Penny would love going to kimmys house and playing with her friends. Kim is excellent at communicating and would regularly update us on WhatsApp with photos. They would always be out and about in parks, play groups, libraries etc. I would highly recommend kim if your looking for a kind, nurturing and professional childminder😊 she really is one of a kind
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Emma
on 11/09/2023
Kim looked after our 3 year old daughter for 1 year. She has been more than a childminder, helping our Emi grow in confidence, make friends, learning. Always ensuring the stays were interactive with 'Earth day' and the like, painting, arts n crafts, baking etc. Every week our little Emi would be so excited to go to 'Aunty' Kim's house. Thoroughly professional, interactive, providing daily photo updates and a daily planner with commentary and photos, which we can now show to Emi's grandparents. We were really blessed to have had Kim in ours and the early part of Emi's life. Highly recommended!
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Paul
on 29/07/2023
Kim was the most highly rated childminder on the childcare app in our local area so we felt very lucky when she had availability for our then 9 month old. Very quickly we learnt why she's an incredible childminder - our son adores her, every day she takes him on adventures at local centres and the outdoors, she was great managing his routine, flexible when his needs changed and she offered us some great advice along the way. Kim brings so much laughter and positivity every day and I was very impressed with how organsed and clean her home environment is. Our son always came home really happy and he couldn't wait to jump back in her arms again! We are so sad to have to leave, if it wasn't for the fact we moved home further away from her I would certainly have kept my boy with her until he reached school age. Kim, we cannot thank you enough for building Noah's confidence and helping him to really enjoy his first experience socialising with the other older children in your care.
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SarahDee
on 25/07/2023
I was really happy to have Kim as a childminder for my little girls. From the first day when I visited her welcome house my girls really enjoyed and is took me some minutes to take them at home.This was very strong feeling she will be the perfect person to take care for my girls .Kim is very kind and patient. I will highly recommend her as a childminder for anyone who needs it.
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Mariana
on 17/07/2023
Our now 3 yr old daughter went to Kim three times a week for 8 months. Kim was v flexible with timings and tried to accommodate her even on short notice. She really blossomed in her care, learnt to talk a lot of new words and throughly enjoyed her time there!
Kim has several activities planned thro the day which adds variety. We would strongly recommend her to local parents looking for child care for their little ones!
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Humaira
on 25/01/2023
Honestly owe daughter love's seeing kim,Kim looked after her when she was really small and still even now after over a year has past and she just fell right back in and loved her time again with Kim,thank you so much again
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Terry
on 03/11/2022
I was looking for a childminder to care for my son just for one day and Kim has been fantastic. In those emergency moments when you are struggling as a parent, Kim has been very helpful, replying rapidly to messages/calls... we visited her home and felt welcomed from the moment she opened the door. Kim provided a safe and fun environment and my son enjoyed staying with her. I can't recommend her highly enough.
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louisa
on 03/09/2022
Our daughter Jaime went to Kim’s for 3.5 years until starting school.
Kim is amazing and we feel so lucky to have found her.
Kim always has a fun packed day planned with the children, park trips, library, playgroup and lots of educational/creative activities from her lovely home.
Kim provides regular updates throughout the day via WhatsApp, inc. photos, which we love to receive 🥰.
Kim is highly recommended by us 👍🏻
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Lisag80
on 31/08/2022
We sent both our daughter Riley until she left for School and our son Tristan to Kim until we moved out of the area.
It was so lovely getting photos daily of what activities the children would be doing. The children would either be at playgroup or the park or even at a farm.
Both our children loved their time with "Kimmy" and we couldn't recommend her highly enough.
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TimHeal
on 07/07/2022
My daughter was with Kim from 10 months old until she was 3.5 years old. I have raved to absolutely everyone about how amazing Kim is, regular updates throughout the day, great communication, fantastic days out for the children as well as both creative opportunities and educational tasks within her beautiful clean home. I feel so very fortunate that I found Kim as I have never had any anxieties whatsoever over leaving Piper. My son is now due to start with Kim, he is 10 months old and I am confident he will have just as amazing time as Piper did.
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Michaela
on 05/08/2021
I’ve been using Kim for a couple of years and I have to say my child has been really well taken care of. I especially love how the days are structured with a daily trip out locally & activities, the fact that my child plays with children of different ages & most importantly the way Kim talks to and not at my daughter.
Kim is very professional and is obviously very committed to providing a safe, fun, and caring environment for children.
Kim is a wonderful childminder & I would fully recommend her.
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BluEcho
on 05/08/2021
As first time parents of a little prem baby we where very scared but Kim make us feel so comfortable in her home being the first time we have left her with anyone from the day she was born,Kim is so good with owe daughter from keeping to owe little food routine and sleeping routine and all the little updates throughout the day on owe little group WhatsApp with photos of owe daughter having fun with her new baby friends ,it made owe day
Could not have asked for more of a lovely person to look after owe little one,we will be 100% being using her along with recommending her to any one we know
Thank you so much Kim
From Terry ,Veronica and baby Ayla
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Terry
on 11/06/2021
Our daughter Lily went to Kim for 2 years until she joined nursery. Kim is absolutely amazing 🤩 she took the kids on daily trips which they all loved thoroughly. The best thing about sending Lils there, was the fact we had a very personal touch whereby Kim would send daily pics and updates. Kim has a great set up for the kids in her home and plenty of space for them to play. She does so much with the kids, which actually made me feel less guilty for having to work full time. Lily misses Kim so much now 💔
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maccie
on 20/04/2021
Kim has been an exceptional child minder for our two boys. From the beginning, she has welcomed them and cared for them with warmth and a smiling face. Both our children have loved going to Kim before and after school, and she has gone above and beyond doing crafts with them, baking with them and taking them on trips to the park. Our boys will miss her a lot and we are sorry to have to say goodbye!
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Tarryn
on 24/03/2021
Kimmy is an amazing child-minder. We had her for 3 months only due to this situation , but I have had so many different child minder's for my both kids but as a family we were more comfortable , flexible , extremely happy with Kimmy's services to our son who is 3 .5yrs old. She looked after my son so much like her own son and each and every instructions I have written has been followed by her quite happily . There were no arguments or complaints from both of us . My son also was very positive in the mornings to go to her with complete enthusiasm and it sustained and am looking forward to send my son to her once this pandemic ends . We did not had any issues at all with regards to timing, feeding , dropping and picking up from Nursery and many more. My son keeps asking for her and I can see a good rapport between them . I would definitely recommend Kimmy as a child-minder and guarantee she will be always amazing !!! Stay same and keep going like this always Kimmy !!
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Swapna
on 15/05/2020
I take off my hat to Kim for the high quality care that she showed to my little angel Evelyn. From the first meeting, Kim was so lovely woman. Additionally, she is very experienced childminder and the play ground was full with toys that any child will definitely like.
My 6months daughter was not used to adapt on new person. However, she liked Kim from the first day.
We are so grateful to her and she is a childminder who hard to find these days.
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Ameer
on 08/12/2019
Kim is absolutely fab. My son adores her and always had fun while he was on her care. I couldn’t find a better childcare for my son. Excellent environment for kids to enjoy. She is careful, caring and always come to us with a smile !
I just can’t thank you enough Kim !!
Carla and Bernardo ❤️
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Carla
on 25/11/2019
Where to start...Kim and her family took my son on at 9 months old when I was returning to work and relocated...so I didn't know the area and was walking into a new surrounding too, so very nervous in all areas....Kim made everything so easy, so calm, so stress free but not just as a once off....that is just her, she is balanced, loving, caring and most importantly...amazing with the little ones.
Kim sent me updates of all the activities my son was doing with her, when in her care and pictures too which I just loved as it helped me not worry or miss him as much as I knew he was busy learning or playing and not even thinking about where I was. Kim offers a wide variety of fun days out from soft play, library trips, parks, playgrounds, farms trips....the adventures we're endless!! And I often found myself wanting to be off having fun with them all instead of being in the office!
To say I found the best childminder I could of asked for is an understatement and due to my relocation not working out and the commute being to far...15 months later I have had to say goodbye to Kim and her gorgeous family, if I could relocate them close my me so my boy could stay in her care, I would in a heart beat.
Kim has set the bar so high I fear I shall always compare!
If you are lucky enough to get Kim to look after your LO....you will not be disappointed....I could not rate her higher enough.
All our love to you Kim & thank you for all you did for H and I.
T & H
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Tasha86
on 19/09/2019
Kim looked after my 8 year & 5 year old for few days. She is so friendly, easygoing . Kids loved her & can't wait to get back . We highly recommend Kim.
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Sami
on 02/09/2019
Kim is fab and super friendly! My two children now aged 4 and 5 have been with Kim for over 2 years. She not only looks after them, but does fun things/activities to help their development - crafts, painting, drawing, games or even the visits to the park. It's the little things she does that makes things special. I've never worried about them while at work. No news is good news :) but if there is a text message it will be pictures of whatever they are doing which makes me smile. She really is amazing!
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cmc
on 04/07/2019
My daughter has been with Kim for almost 9 months now and I could not fault a single thing. My daughter loves to run up to Kim's front door in the morning and is so excited to spend the day there. Kim sends photos throughout the day and her communication is excellent. Her house is beautiful and the playroom is filled with so many clean toys. Kim takes my daughter on a variety of days out and she is always coming home with new arts and crafts. I love to read her communication diary each day. From day 1 I had no issues with returning back to work, I felt reassured and confident.
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Michaela
on 18/06/2019
Kim has been looking after my boys for the past 3.5 years. Returning to work after having my first son was a worrying and daunting time but as soon as I met Kim I knew that I could completely trust her with my child. I honestly would not be happy to leave them with anybody else. She sends pictures of the boys during the day so I know they are ok and can see the fun they are having. She is a very friendly and happy person and easy to get along with. She is very loving towards all the children in her care. Her house is the perfect set up with a lovely playroom. She also takes them out regularly to soft plays, parks, playgroups etc as well as doing lots of arts and crafts with them at home. Over the last 3.5 years I feel like Kim has become a friend to our family as well as our lovely childminder. I can’t recommend her highly enough!
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Kate
on 29/01/2019
I can’t recomend kim highly enough - she (and her children) have felt like an extended part of our family for over four years now. Both my children were so happy with her - the second settling in incredibly quickly at about 6 months old. They both adored her (and still do even though they are no longer in her care).
As well as all the fun things (baking, playgroups, trips out, dressing up, painting), Kim also made sure they had a great start on numbers and literacy. Storytime was always a favourite and my girls loved borrowing books from Kim’s “library”!
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4foxes
on 06/11/2018
Kim is amazing , my son 17 months old spent few days with her he was so comfortable even on the first day In this time my son has flourished, learnt, experienced and had fun. I am always safe in the knowledge that he is well cared for.in future if I need child care Kim will be on the top of list . Thanks
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on 01/10/2018
Kim has been looking after my son since he was 10 weeks old. As soon as I met her I knew he was in safe hands, her friendly and caring personality instantly shone out. Leaving him for the first time being so young did make me feel guilty but Kim reassured me he was ok with pics and txs during the day, which I loved. Her house is clean and tidy and the play room has a variety of toys for all ages.
I know my son will be sad to leave, she’s been a great support for the both of us, being a single working Mum isn’t easy but Kim made it possible for me to focus on my job. I’m so glad I found her and grateful she’s been apart of my sons life.
I would 100% recommend Kim!
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on 17/05/2018
Kim looked after our Son for 2 years while we were at work full time - the only reason we changed his childcare arrangement is because I'm about to have my 2nd and will be on Maternity leave for a year, so want to have some extra time with my little boy. She has been incredible these past two years, we couldn't ask for a better childminder. She's fun, caring, reliable and really treats the children like her own. My little boy still doesn't stop talking about her and told me she was his family the other day - it actually broke my heart when I told him that he wasn't going to be going to her anymore.
Kim filled his days with everything from learning - ABCs / phonics / colours / shapes / drawing & painting / crafts / baking to a range of active activities, softplay / park / walks / stay and plays - he always had something different and interesting to do.
Every event like Halloween, mothers day, Easter etc Kim would make sure all the kids go to an effort to make something for their parents from cards to little keepsakes they would have made - she is always so thoughtful.
Kim would also send daily photos of what our little one had been up to as well as filling in a daily diary of his activities / achievements - this is so nice to receive, when you are working and missing your little one it really makes your day to see what they have been up to. I couldn't recommend Kim enough - we have already asked if she can take our no.2 once I go back to work next year as there is no one else I'd rather have looking after the next one!
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Kim
on 25/01/2018
Kim is excellent with my two children! I had never used any childcare before Kim and I'm an over protective and full time working mom . Kim put my mind to rest and keep me up to date with notes; messages and photos daily.
My children took to her immediately and never an issue taking them to her as they always looked forward to it!
I can't thank Kim enough for caring for them so well and I'm sad I have to take them out of her care through moving house.
If I move back to the area she would be the first contact I make for childcare.
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on 22/01/2018
Kim has cared for both my girls and I will never be able to thank her enough for keeping my mind at ease whilst away from them. Being a parent herself and many years of childcare experience under her belt kim provides a safe loving environment for children. Her home has ample space so my girls weren't ever restricted, they have been on many trips with kim and visit playgroups, library's even museums.
Kim provided care for my children from 9months up to 3years both girls loved being with kim and I use to struggle to get them to come home. Even now I have to arrange play dates so they remain in contact with her. Fabulous, professional and caring childminder ?
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on 17/07/2017
Kim looks after our son 3.5yrs and daughter 2years. The kids love it and we never need to worry when at work. There's plenty of space indoors with a separate toy room and a lovely garden. Kim is very genuine, accommodating, takes them to activities, playgroups, parks and is just fantastic with the kids. When we drop them off they go straight in willingly to play, and at pick up they're happy and have to drag them out. What more does that say!?! Thanks Kim!
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on 22/06/2017
My daughter has been going to Kim since she was 8 months old. She really loves Kim and will miss her when she starts nursery in September :(. I was really nervous about looking for a childminder for my daughter for when I returned to work but when I met Kim I knew that she would be fine. She's very welcoming, helpful and always tries to accommodate. She has such a lovely home with lots of toys, big garden etc. .She takes her out to different places and sends me pictures of my daughter and her friends having fun. Hopefully she'll save a space if I have another. :) x
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Samantha
on 01/06/2017
Our daughters adore Kim and are treated like one of the family. We cannot recommend her highly enough. If you are looking for a childminder who will provide a warm, loving, safe, supportive home for your children while you're at work, you have to meet Kim!
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