Inquisitive Minds's Reviews
Childminder
5 out of 5
Parents say
The childminder receives high praise for providing excellent care and a nurturing environment. Parents appreciate the variety of activities offered, including outdoor play, crafts, and educational tasks. Children are reported to be happy, well-cared for, and making good progress in their development. The childminder is described as caring, attentive, and highly recommended by all reviewers.
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Parent reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Inquisitive Minds. 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.
Noreen has been my daughter’s childminder since July 2023, and we have been very pleased with the care she provides. My daughter, who is 3 years old, always looks forward to spending time with her and comes home full of stories about her day. Noreen is caring, kind, and very attentive to my daughter’s needs.
They do a variety of lovely activities, including attending a playgroup session on a Wednesday, visits to the local park after the school pick up, where my daughter enjoys playing with other children from different childminders. Noreen also spends time reading educational books with the children, encouraging her learning and curiosity.
My daughter loves participating in craft activities organised by Noreen; these are often themed around the seasons, such as sticking autumn leaves onto paper. She also enjoys painting, as well as playing with educational toys like blocks, counting games, and magnets.
We have noticed that my daughter always remembers her manners and has made good progress with her number skills and drawing. Noreen is very well-organised – my daughter never loses her hair clips or any of her belongings, which reflects how much care and attention Noreen puts into her setting. Noreen cooks nutritious and varied meals for her, they are always healthy.
We are very happy with the care Noreen provides. She is warm, trustworthy, and genuinely cares about the children she looks after. We would definitely recommend her to other parents seeking a reliable and nurturing childminder.
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Sophie
on 08/06/2025
Noreen is very thoughtful and dedicated in all areas surrounding the care of our daughter (2yo). From the fresh meals she makes to personal care like putting cream on, there's nothing we can fault. We love the way she sets up play activities at home, practical kids jobs within the children's abilities, and balancing with play outdoors. We highly recommend Noreen, and our daughter would too if she could. She keeps asking to go to Noreen's house on days we're at home, and especially loves Eddie cat!
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Marisa
on 13/05/2025
My little one has been with Noreen for the past four months, and I couldn't be happier with the care she provides. From the very beginning, she has created a warm, nurturing, and safe environment where my son feels completely at home.
He absolutely loves spending time there, enjoys his meals, takes his naps comfortably, and most importantly, has a great time. It's reassuring to see him so happy and settled every day.
I truly appreciate the dedication, and I highly recommend her to any parent looking for a loving and professional childminder.
Thank you so much for all that you do! 😊
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Aisha
on 04/02/2025
I would recommend Noreen to anyone who is looking for a lovely helpful and caring person.
Noreen is our childminder since September and we couldn't be happier with her.
She is always happy to help with last minute requests and our son adores her.
Thank you Noreen for being you.
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Dana
on 22/07/2022
My baby attended Noreen for 6 months . She was always happy and smiling and clean when I picked her up . She learnt lots of things and Noreen always kept me updated about her during the day .
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Ziggy66
on 18/01/2022
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Inquisitive Minds
on 21/01/2022:
It was a pleasure to look after your little girl. She will be missed by us all!
My son started with Noreen at 11months and stayed in her care until he started nursery at 3, Noreen was wonderful and patient with him and he really bonded with her. She made wholesome food for him to eat and had lots of toys and activities for him to enjoy. My son really enjoyed his time with her and I would highly recommend her service!
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Afia
on 21/12/2021
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on 21/01/2022:
Thank you Afia. I look forward to looking after your little girl. Thank you for trusting me again!
My 5 year old girl started going to Noreen since September. She loves going there. Her house is very clean and cosy. She has a lot of toys and entertainment for kids. She cooks healthy hot meals and help the kids with their homework.
Noreen is a lovely Childminder and I definitely recommend her!
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Dalia
on 21/12/2021
Noreen has looked after my 11and 3yr old for almost 11/2yrs now. My elder one settles well in new places but I was sceptical about my little one but he has adjusted very well with noreen due to her loving and caring nature.
He is always happy to go to her care and gets sad when he is leaving at the end of the day. The day starts with," when am I going to Big Thomas nursery( he has renamed the nursery as per his toys preference)?".
I am only changing my childcare as I have moved house but would have continued if my circumstances wouldn't have changed.
I have already refereed her to few of my friends.
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on 26/04/2017
Noreen looks after my child before school and takes him to school, also looks after him in school holidays but is always very flexible when needed.
Provides safe, friendly environment for children and encourages them in learning and provides feedback on progress.
Would highly recommend.
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