Zoe's Reviews
Childminder
5 out of 5
Parent reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Zoe. 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 contacted Zoe very last minute about looking after my 3 year old Jaime-George. I was traveling to the uk and needed childcare for 2 weeks. Zoe was extremely accommodating and managed to find space. I was very nervous to leave JG with someone I did not know but Zoe was incredible at calming my nerves and kept in contact all day everyday. JG looked forward to going every morning and every day was filled with amazing activities. Singing and music classes and lots of out door activities. I have had the best experience as well as my daughter and am extremely grateful we found someone so amazing. Could not recommend Zoe enough!
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Rebekah
on 15/07/2024
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Zoe
on 15/07/2024:
Thank you Rebekah,
I always aim to have positive working relationships with parents and keep them up to date.
I always strive to help in any way I can.
Lovely to meet you all.
Zoe
My daughter is always happy to go to Zoe
The day is always full of fun activities and Jorgie always comes home ready for bed 😂
Zoe is very professional and always keeps me updated on how my daughter is.
Highly recommended ⭐️
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Sarah
on 17/03/2024
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Zoe
on 01/06/2024:
I always aim to work closely with all parents, and I really enjoy providing fun and stimulating activities for the children in my care.
We were new to the UK, and Zoe really helped us in the initial days of adjustment, with work , child care and even guided us in finding a school for our daughter. Our daughter is always happy when she is with Zoe, and we are very grateful to Zoe for all her help. I would recommend Zoe to any one looking for child care.
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Moloy
on 06/03/2024
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Zoe
on 01/06/2024:
As well as being a Childminder if I can ever help any parents out, as a parent myself, I aim to signpost and help people as much as I can.
My 2 year old son has been with Zoe 3 days a week for just over 6 months.
He absolutely loves the time he spends with Zoe, he walks into her house like it’s a home from home, has grown his independence & his personality has shon through.
Zoe takes him to lots of different play groups, parks & activities & meets lots of other children.
He has recently started to try and sing songs he has learnt at playgroups & doing the actions.
Zoe keeps us up to date with what they’ve been up to & has offered lots of support regarding his development.
We’re very grateful to have found you Zoe! x
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Riah M
on 16/07/2023
My son started with Zoe when he was about 9 months old, being my first child I was nervous but Zoe was very reassuring and kept me updated all day about what he was doing and how he was, my son is now 1 and has learnt so much and loves going to hers. She takes him out everyday he is there and always comes home happy. Zoe WhatsApp’s me everyday with pictures and updates of what he’s been up to. She is the best childminder in Leigh/ southend.
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Lana
on 06/07/2023
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Zoe
on 06/07/2023:
Lana,
Thank you I am glad you feel happy with the childcare provided. I aim to treat each child individually and have a personal relationship with the parents/carers I work with 😀
Zoe
My daughter loves going here, has been here since start of January. Zoe made my daughter feel very welcome, to the point where my child don't want to come home in the evenings. She goes on many days out, learns lots, and has the best time. Couldn't ask for a better childminder!
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Jemma
on 02/03/2023
I feel so lucky to have found Zoe! She was an absolute life saver when I became a working single mum with no childcare options! So flexible and supportive Zoe goes above and beyond to always make me feel comfortable leaving my young children and keeps me updated during my shift which is so appreciated. Both my 1 year old boy and 4 year old girl are always excited to go to Zoe's lovely house and they settled in happily very quickly. Zoe helped by following my children's routines and care as much as possible and I am forever grateful :)
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Charli
on 25/01/2023
I found Zoe when we were in a desperate situation and we urgently need to find a replacement to take care of our little girl Daria. She was very friendly and open and welcomed us on Saturday and Monday we started going to her .Daria was very happy and to our surprise without tears....which made us happy and gave us confidence that our little girl is well taken care of. It's been a few months since then and during all this time Daria is different child. She does a lot of activities, always goes out with children to the park, playgroup,Farm.. etc... She is very welcoming and always willing to help.She is amazin for us!!
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Ionela
on 02/11/2022
Zoe looked after our 2 year old for a few months whilst we waited for a nursery spot to become available. Zoe was wonderful, Florence had such a great time with her, and her children. She was always smiling when we dropped her off and picked her up, and she would tell us how she went to the park/ out to play groups etc. We were sad to leave Zoe as she was so smiley, fun and friendly.
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TMD11
on 29/09/2022
Zoe has been my child minder a few months now and what a fantastic job she has done for me I recommend her to everybody she has met all my needs even personally issues of my own she has help me through it absolutely amazing woman! Your a star thank you
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Kerry
on 21/06/2022
Zoe is great!!! My daughter love her so much !!! She helping her develop a more confident and stronger personality!! Zoe is very active and the children are always out and about , going to play groups, the park , the library, beach and woods . I found Zoe to be really kind , fun and creative, however she also implemented rules which are important to me. She has created such a comfortable environment in her home Marcelina made lots of friends and enjoy play with all the toys . Zoe is very informative and always happy to help and be flexible.
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Magda
on 20/06/2022
Zoey has been fantastic with my son, he's been in her care after school since April. She is so accommodating and she regularly goes above and beyond to help me; she even helped me with claiming childcare and explained how to do it.
He thoroughly enjoys spending time with Zoey and her lovely children. Her home is always immaculate and she provides a home from home environment. Zoey is just invaluable and I'm very grateful to have found such a remarkable childminder to care for my son.
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ElleJane
on 20/06/2022
I was offered a job at the beginning of this year, when my son Spencer had just turned one. As most parents experience I felt very anxious about returning to work, and finding a childminder where Spencer would feel settled and happy.
I found Zoe on Childcare.co.uk even before we had met Zoe and I exchanged long messages about my start date, hours required and she was reassuring from the very beginning. She suggested little settling in sessions, where she had Spencer for an hour or two a couple of weeks before my start date to get him used to her and the change of environment.
She supported me to set up a Childcare tax account as I had never used one before, and discussed other options of payment the first month before I was paid from my new job such as Universal Credits. This was incredibly helpful, and I did manage to get one month paid for by Universal Credit before I received my first pay check.
It took Spencer a couple of weeks overall to get used to the change in routine. Zoe always sends little updates over WhatsApp ,with pictures and videos of his day, and regularly attends musical play groups, goes on outings to the beach, sea life centre and the park.
Once Spencer had settled in he started getting genuinely excited to see Zoe and her children, especially on Monday mornings when he hasn’t seen them all weekend he squeals with excitement when we pull up outside and reaches out for Zoe. It makes the morning routine and going to work so much easier and less stressful having a happy send off.
Zoe’s children are a testament to how she raises children, they are so polite when you drop off. Her older daughter especially waves at Spencer and I on her walk to school, or if she is still at home she takes Spencer by the hand and he beams up at her. It’s very sweet!
Zoe has a very caring nature and understands the pressures of motherhood. I’ve called her before and let her know I’m running late because of work commitments or a accident, sometimes these things can’t be helped and Zoe is always reassuring and supportive.
If you contact Zoe, she will always answer promptly and is helpful if have any enquiries or issues.
Going back to work and managing childcare is stressful for all parents, I honestly don’t know what I would have done without Zoe's support these last few months. I really value her as our childminder, I recommend her highly.
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Laura
on 19/06/2022
I found myself in a bit of a pickle over Easter as my regular CM has caught COVID and my Au Pair had yet to arrive.
I found Zoe on Childcare and reached out over the weekend. Despite being on vacation Zoe rang me to discuss my childcare needs. I immediately had a good feeling about her & she struck me as someone experienced in child welfare. Zoe was friendly and professional and offered great advise on my requirements and beyond.
After meeting her and her family in their well organised setting I was further reassured that Dylan would be well cared for. I was especially impressed with the regulars updates and photos I got on Dylan.
Zoe has been a god send for us, as no request is too much for her. She is always willing to accommodate my needs especially as a single father working unpredictable hours, being fully engaged and supportive of Dylan at his best and worst.
Had I not needed a live in Au Pair Zoe would be my long term choice to care for Dylan. I would highly recommend Zoe to any parent requiring a reliable and caring Childminder for their child.
Anthony D
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Anthony
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