Lalasland's Reviews
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4.97 out of 5
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The childminder receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising her caring nature, flexibility, and ability to support children with additional needs. Children are described as thriving in her care, enjoying varied activities and outings. The setting is seen as safe, welcoming and stimulating. Parents express confidence in leaving their children and appreciation for regular updates on their progress.
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Below are the latest reviews for lalasland. 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.
Our son has been coming to Alanna’s since September 2021. He has Autism and has really thrived while being in Alanna's Care. They go out and about all the time, and she is really patient and accommodating with him. We are dreading leaving her care next September when he starts school. We wish he could stay forever! Alanna is really the best with supporting him and us when it comes to Autism and giving us Advice. Really can’t recommend anymore, you would be a fool to not want your child in Alanna’s care she really is the best!
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Emma F
on 23/10/2023
My Daughter has never interacted with other children or been left with anyone apart from me and Dad. She had additional needs, including autism and ADHD. On first meeting Alana, it was like I had known her forever! She has a very easygoing nature but is absolutely qualified to the hills! She knows her stuff and once you go there and see how much work she has done to her home to accommodate the children, you will see why I felt so comfortable leaving our child in Alana's care. She is very flexible and offers so much to suit your circumstances, It really is like your part of the family. My Daughter thrived and her confidence grew so much. The balance Alana has created between structure and play is amazing, I really don't know how she does it. They go to playgroups and have day trips regularly. My Daughter is due to start School and that is the only reason she no longer attends. I would definitely recommend Alana and even if you are not sure, please just go have a chat and a visit. She will put your mind at rest and honestly If I ever needed to use a Childminder again, she would be my first choice. Thank you so much Lala we are really going to miss you and all the best for the future! X
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Louisa
on 21/08/2023
My daughter has been going to Alanna for more than a year and loves being there. Every morning she runs inside smiling. We get photos every day and her development is going really well
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Jenna
on 03/08/2023
Absolutely over the moon we chose Alanna to look after our daughter. She loves it so so much! She has loads of fun, eats well and it’s almost like she’s part of the family. She’s come on so much since starting! 100% recommend!!
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Vanessa
on 03/08/2023
My little girl has been at Lala’s just coming up to a year now and she is going back again in September. Alanna is brilliant with my little girl, she absolutely adores her, she has come on massively being at Lala’s and really enjoys it. I would honestly not have her go anywhere else, she really amazing!
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Ellie
on 15/08/2022
My daughter has been attending Lalas land since November 2021, she thoroughly enjoys all the playgroups and activities Alanna takes her too. She settled in so easily after previously struggling to separate from me in a different setting and this was due to Alannas caring and welcoming approach.
Alannas therapy dog Torvi is amazing with the children and my daughter has really taken to her.
Overall a brilliant childminder with excellent communication, leaving me reassured when I leave my little girl in her care.
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Hayley
on 13/06/2022
Alanna cared for my 9year old son for 3 months by picking him up from school. She was amazing with my son and treated him as her own. My son had a great time in her care and enjoyed interacting with the other children. Alanna communicated effectively with me, she’s approachable and I felt safe leaving my son with her. We had to say goodbye as my current work shift allows me to pick him up from school myself. I had no concerns with the care provided and I will definitely use her services again in the future if we ever needed a childminder.
I will high recommend her services as she’s understanding, flexible and good at what she does.
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zellybro
on 09/12/2021
Alana looked after my son Marcel over year. She was great my son was safe when was with her. Always happy and friendly doing all hard work with kids. My son really like spedind time with her daughter Luna his best friend feeling like at home. My son starting Reception from September thats why we have to say goodbay. Highly recommended !!! 😊
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Irena Og
on 27/08/2021
Excellent childminder! Alanna has cared for us 10 months old son. She is excellent at her job. We didn’t have encountered any problems with regards to her abilities as a childminder. She is caring and loving, she was providing me with daily updates on our son progress, photos of his daily activities. Our son was always fully fed and happy. Alanna’s flexibility and affordable rates make her an excellent choice for working parents. She is so understanding and kind. We would recommend her to anyone looking for amazing childminder. And we're sure that we will use her service again in a future.
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Yuliia
on 01/03/2021
Alana was a lifesaver during these recent unprecedented times.
During the COVID-19 outbreak she provided, at a very short-notice, childminding services to our 3-year old twins.
They settled-in very well within the first few days.
They were very well looked after and happy at the end of each day.
Alana has the skills, the tools and the space to provide alternative childcare for those who need it.
She has an innate patience and way for taking care of young children that every parent would be jealous of.
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Lena
on 12/10/2020
Simply the Best
As a first time parent, I already had enough to think about/juggle, so when it came to going back to work you like I did panicked about leaving my 2 year old son with someone else. I'd looked around and asked questions, and then I found LaLa's Land. Literally on my doorstep, and once we had a chat and saw her house, I was sure that he would be safe and flourish. He did, amazingly well so when our daughter came along we had no hesitation. Alanna is a diamond. She's attentive, nurturing and helped my kids especially develop all kinds of skills. If you need childcare then Alanna is the go to person. I'm biased because I've used her services, but professionally she's simply the best...
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Gavin
on 08/10/2020
Alanna was the first childminder I contacted when COVID-19 restrictions were in place, as my Son's usual childminder had to close due to personal circumstances. She was very helpful, informative, accommodating and quick to respond/help me which is the reason why I didn't enquire with anybody else. I felt confident and reassured that my Son was going to be well looked after and was in the best possible place whilst I worked throughout the pandemic. Alanna was always really flexible and accommodating with my forever changing shifts which was a massive relief. My Son, Ramel, evidently loved going to Alanna's. He never made a fuss when I left him and he always came back full of smiles! The pictures she took during his time there just show how much he loved it. It was a lovely touch! I would have loved for Ramel to stay with Alanna long term however I needed somewhere closer to work long term. I couldn't recommend Lala's land enough. She provided everything for my child's needs, growth and learning! Thank you again x
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Steph
on 03/10/2020
Our daughter has been coming to LaLa'sLand since she was 9 months old, we are so lucky to have found amazing childminders in Alanna and Evie!
Our daughter has come along so much since she started, the setting is perfect for children with lots of toys for them to play with and activities for them to participate in.
Alanna regularly takes the children on day trips such as the farm, theatre, the park or soft play areas, my daughter even got the chance to visit Santa over Christmas which was lovely.
I would highly recommend LaLa'Land, Alanna is always so helpful and my daughter always leaves smiling, it's very reassuring knowing she's in great hands.
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on 21/03/2017
Alana and Evie are exceptionally friendly, welcoming and accommodating. My daughter settled with them so easily and I am already seeing improvements in her development after just a couple of months. The environment is clean and child friendly. I would highly recommend this service.
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on 15/02/2017
Alanna and Evie have been looking after my little girl 2 days a week since last October. Hollie always seems happy when we drop her off and pick her up.
The baby days diaries is a great tool which alanna and Evie update daily. It helps me track hollies progress, activities done during her days there and photos.
Alanna and Evie are always welcoming and smiling whenever I see them.
I would recommend to anyone and I am always saying to friends and family that we are lucky to have found Alanna and Evie. Can't wish for a better childminder
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Lisa
on 13/02/2017
My twins have been going to Alanna for almost a year now and they have settled in great.
They are always so happy when I go to pick them up and have lots of fun through the day with different educational activities and days out.
Alanna always keeps me updated with their progress with weekly updates.
Really couldn't have asked for anyone better to look after the boys, and Evie is also brilliant with the boys.
Would definitely recommend lalas land to anyone looking for childcare.
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on 11/02/2017
Alanna and Evie have been looking after my little boy for the last two months since he was 6 months old. He seems really happy there and has lots of fun. I am really impressed with the setting, there are lots of toys for the children to play with and they go out on regular day trips.
I would highly recommend lalasland to others.
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on 13/07/2016
My children have been with Alanna for almost a year and a half now. They are Home Educated and now all above pre-school age. This has never been a problem for us, Alanna has respected the way we educate and has asked how she can help with this. We are child-led and autonomous and Alanna has been there to encourage and facilitate the children when they are with her for the day each week.
With the children being older Alanna has found ways to give them greater responsibility within the setting, from helping the younger children with their crafts, helping to give out snacks etc at the play group they go to, or having more responsibility in baking and other activities she has planned.She has also made sure they have some time and space on their own too.
They have been on some really fun outings and regularly go to the soft play and parks during nicer weather, they have lots of opportunity to run and play and use their bodies. They even went to a Family Zumba class!
Alanna is extremely motivated and is constantly looking at ways to further improve the childcare she provides, be that in the in the setting,in the communication with parents, in her own experience and skill sets. It is great to see how passionate she is about creating excellence in childcare.
After a few months of using Alanna, my eldest said that she didn't think of Alanna as childcare anymore but as Family (and all 3 of my children adore Alanna's daughter!). For us, there isn't anything else to say! That is all we wanted from a childcare provider.
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on 29/12/2015
Alanna has taken care of our 3 year old daughter for 11 months.We are very happy and pleased with her service.Rayyan is very happy with alanna and she enjoys playing and baking.Alanna takes her out for toddler groups.She has taken extra care during her potty training and helped her in learning language.I definitely recommend her.
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Reshma
on 03/04/2015
Our 15 month old daughter has been with Alanna for 3 days a week since she was 8 months old and we have always been very happy with the care she receives. The children take part in a range of activities including art and craft, baking and outdoor play, as well as trips out and about. Our little girl has grown in confidence and is learning new things everyday, but most importantly, she is happy and safe. Finding such a fantastic childminder has made my return to work a lot easier.
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jen321
on 01/04/2015
I have been sending my son to Lana for 6 months now and i am so pleased that I choose her. Lana came acoss as capable and professional when I first met her and she clearly loves kids. She has been all I hoped and my son enjoys going. When I drop him off he puts his arms out to go to her; he only does that for me and his Dad! She is always doing something differnt they go to parks, play gyms, play out in the garden, do crafts, bake things, have parties, sing songs, dance and the list goes on! My son has grown in confidence with oher children since going and now he is learning words too. Lana is alays happy and easy to talk to, she keeps us informed of our sons progress regularly and has his best interets at heart. Highly recomended :)
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charlott
on 15/03/2015
Alanna looks after my daughter Rosalyn (aged almost 10 months). Rosalyn has been in her care 2 days per week since around April 2014 and is thriving. Alanna provides a 'home from home' environment for children and Rosalyn always seems happy when I drop her off and pick her up, and plays really well with Alanna's daughter. Alanna provides a great range of activities and days out to support Rosalyn's development such as play groups, trips to the park and fun activities such as finger painting and reading books. I would highly recommend Alanna's services as a childminder as she's a lovely person and always really flexible to accommodate our needs.
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on 19/06/2014
My little boy was looked after by Alanna.
He was never boared. Allana offers children going out days to the
play groups and play gyms. Eryk was learning new words and letters very quickly with her. At the end of the day she was sending me daily raports and filling my child's profile in with an intresting observations.
I would recommend her with confidence.
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on 19/09/2013
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on 18/09/2013
Alanna looked after my son for 3 months during which time she was always friendly and professional. She regularly took Oliver on day trips to the park and soft play areas. Alanna was very flexible with her working hours and felt comfortable leaving Oliver knowing he was in good hands. Would highly recommend Alanna.
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on 18/09/2013
Alanna looks after my 10mth old son Jack two half days a week during this time he is very relaxed, happy and content which gives me a piece of mind when it comes to leaving him. Jack loves playtime with Alannas daughter Aria and they have a fantastic friendship. Alanna has taken Jack out on trips to the park and to play at children's centres so he mingle with other kids. As Jack is older than that her daughter it gives me price of mind to know that Alanna has age appropriate toys and activities for Jack to do an actively encourages Jack to reach his milestones and develop. There's also calm down time where story's will be told which feeds Jacks natural imagination.
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on 17/09/2013
Alanna lookes after my 16 month old daughter 3 days a week and has done for over 3 months now. I am very happy with her commitment to her role and she fulfills all my requirements in every way with no trouble.
At meal and snack times are filled with home cooked healthy meals, varied and include the 5 a day of fruit needed.
Alannas structure to her days is excellent, varied activiites and fun days planned with lots of meetings with other childminders for all the children to meet up and have fun together.
Would highly reccommed Alanna to everyone.
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on 09/10/2012
Lala looked after our toddlers and I cannot be happier.
Healthy food, she fed my children three complete home cooked meals and healthy snacks in between.
Her premises are really safe and cosy.
Apart from being well fed they also were entertained with the right activities. They were to play group session among other places.
As I mention highly recommended!
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MariaGW
on 04/10/2012
My one year old daughter is looked after by Alanna every week and she is fantastic! I know she is well looked after and always has a good time. She eats well and always gets her 5 a day, I would recommend Lala's Land to anyone
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