Latest Reviews
Here are some of the latest reviews that we have received from parents who have used childcare providers and tutors listed on Childcare.co.uk.
Jane had looked after my two children for over 3 years now. Whilst she may be newly registered, she is extremely experienced and my goodness is she good!
I am a teacher myself so have quite high expectations for childcare settings. My little girl and boy have absolutely thrived there.
I would go to Jane if you want your child to be out and about, on trips, walks and activities rather than in one space all day like a nursery. At Jane’s they go out to the park, or a garden centre and sometimes even the beach every single day. She also meets up with other childminders daily so children are well-socialised with plenty of other kids.
I recommend unreservedly!
Kate
Sophie has cared for our son for over three years, and we honestly couldn’t have asked for a better childminder. The only reason we’re leaving is because of a house move and a change of schools, otherwise we’d of stayed with Sophie for many more years.
From the very beginning Sophie has been caring, loving, and nurturing. She provides a warm, homely environment where children feel safe, happy and valued. Our son absolutely adored his time with her and always came home full of smiles and stories.
Sophie goes above and beyond every single day, helping with homework, supporting learning through play, and always taking the time to listen and engage. Sophie always prepares healthy, nutritious meals and encourages good habits in such a gentle, positive way.
We can’t thank Sophie enough for everything she’s done for our family. She has played such a big part in our sons early years, and we’ll miss Sophie dearly. Any family would be incredibly lucky to have Sophie as their childminder, she is truly exceptional!
Beccy is warm, extremely child centred and reliable. She is highly attuned to little ones (and especially children with additional needs). She’s been such a support to our family and we are so glad she started working with us. Trust her hugely with my children. She is a rare find!
We cannot recommend Jade highly enough. Jade looked after our daughter Romy from age 1-4, after she originally struggled to settle at another childminder. Jade's gentle, patient, child-led approach was perfect for Romy's needs and she's played a huge role in nurturing Romy's confidence and independence. Jade provided a safe, secure and fun environment for Romy to explore her interests and try new things and she formed close relationships with Jade's family and other children in her care. We loved hearing about their adventures around Bristol and Romy always returned from her days with Jade brimming with joy. We felt very supported by Jade as a family and Jade's communication was always open and empathetic, making time to talk through any concerns or things of note following their day together. We feel very grateful that we found Jade, and we have cherished the time she's spent with us.
I spent months trying to find suitable childcare for my 3 boys aged 5, 8 and 9 - and with one of my boys having ADHD and autism and needing one to one TA's in a school environment, it proved difficult to find a setting/childminder that had the right experience to suit his needs as well as his two brothers altogether and I didn't want to separate them whilst I was working during school holidays. I found Claire on childcare.co.uk and explained what I was looking for. She was very professional from the beginning, understood what I was looking for and also put me at ease with leaving the boys with someone else other than me for the first time in a long time as I was worried about leaving them to work. She booked in dates with me, but also ensured that she came round to meet the children and get to know them beforehand so everyone including the children were comfortable. Her prices are really fair, she is great with all 3 of my boys. I have now had Claire take care of my boys on a good number of occasions, and each time the boys have told me that they have enjoyed having Claire with them and had fun, such as making cakes with her and doing crafts and they love knowing when she is coming round next. I couldn't recommend Claire enough and I am so glad that as a family we have found her! Thanks Claire.
Hired Shamima to look after our two year old, she was great with our son. However she attended less than half of the time, which was hard as it left us with no childcare support with a toddler and a newborn. She always gave an excuse, at least one time we know wasn’t true. Was great when she turned up but ultimately quite unprofessional.
I honestly couldn’t recommend Amanda enough. My little boy has been with her for over two and a half years now, and she has been such an important part of his life. From the moment we first met her, I felt completely at ease — she’s warm, patient, kind and incredibly professional. Every morning when I drop him off, I know he’s in the best hands possible, and that peace of mind is priceless.
Amanda provides such a safe, caring and stimulating environment for the children. She’s so attentive and truly gets to know each child’s personality and needs. My son absolutely loves his days with her — he often asks for Amanda on his days off! It’s a real reflection of how happy and comfortable he feels in her care.
She plans the most wonderful activities, from arts and crafts and imaginative role play, to fun day trips and visits to the library. There’s always something creative and engaging going on. He comes home full of stories about what he’s done and proudly shows me everything he’s made. It’s amazing to see how much he’s learned and developed — from early motor skills to social confidence and all those little milestones that mean so much.
Amanda is also extremely professional and well organised. She keeps me updated about his progress and any little details about his day, which I really appreciate. Knowing she’s fully trained in first aid and experienced in childcare gives me complete peace of mind. It’s clear she takes her role very seriously, while still making every day fun and full of laughter for the children.
We feel so lucky to have found her. She’s not just our childminder — she’s become a special part of our family. I can’t thank her enough for all the love, care and support she’s given my son over the years. I would recommend Amanda to anyone looking for a childminder who genuinely goes above and beyond in every way.
Serena is just an incredible young woman and babysitter!
From interview through to using her babysitting services, Serena put my mind at ease with her clear communication, punctuality, and naturally caring nature. My child had such a wonderful time with Serena and keeps asking, ‘When is Serena coming again?’
I feel extremely lucky that my little family found her. Any family looking for a reliable, trustworthy, kind, caring, fun, and engaging babysitter need look no further!
Thank you so much for being such a blessing to our family, Serena.
Buttercup Lane Childminders and not only one of the best childcare providers I have come across but also one of the best businesses anywhere I have known. Karl and Lia truly engage with the children nurturing, educating, enriching and growing the children to show independence and resiliance. They are professional before anything else making sure safety and legislation are adhered to. However they do all this with the most family centric and humanistic approach. Buttercup have cared for both my children and I could not recommend them more highly.
Safiyah has been absolute lifesaver for me and the kids. She took my little man to school when I had to go work, was always on time, provided me with all her certifications. Very caring and understanding. Definitely would recommend her to anyone at any time and will be using her services again! ♥️
Thank you Safiyah xx
We absolutely love Katie! She’s super honest, easygoing, and always has such a positive vibe — she smiles all the time and just makes everyone feel comfortable. From day one, we trusted her completely.
Our 3-year-old, who usually needs a while to warm up to new people, loved her right away and gets so excited every time she’s coming over. You can tell she really cares and has a natural connection with kids. We feel so lucky to have her!
Shazia is a caring and attentive childminder to our one year old. We know he is well looked after and he is very happy to see her every day. He has been with her since he was 10 months old and I feel that he is well attached and settled at her place. Shazia takes him to centres and parks, he comes home contented.
I would highly recommend her as a childminder !
Jade regularly cared for our daughter Eda from age 1-4, until she started school this autumn, and was an occasional childminder for our older daughter, aged 4-7, as well. At all stages, Jade provided the absolute best of care - combining fun, games and adventure with loving, careful attention to learning, safety and health. She gave Eda and every other child lots of individual attention, truly cared for them each, and stayed alert to their particular needs. Eda was always happy and keen to go with Jade, looked forward to seeing her, and considered her an extra member of the family. She formed lasting friendships with Jade's family and other children in the setting and she grew in skills and confidence during her time there. As parents we really appreciated all the beautiful photos that Jade would send to keep us updated, and her organised and thorough approach to record keeping and invoicing. We felt very lucky to have Jade's support during these early years and are constantly recommending her to other parents - Jade is an experienced childcare professional who treats her work as a vocation and is brilliant at it!
My son has been going to Caroline’s since he was 9 months old, he’s now almost 2 1/2. Caroline has been fantastic which really helped me settle back into work, she sends multiple pictures a day, also updates on what food he’s eaten, how long he’s napped and on dirty nappy’s.
I couldn’t have asked for my son to be left with a nicer lady, he’s always happy to go there in the morning, as he knows he’s in for a day of fun either at playgroup, the park, library or soft play! Even if they are kept in she has plenty of toys and plans activities to keep them entertained!
I honestly couldn’t recommend Caroline enough!
Susan cared for my son as a baby and I can’t recommend her highly enough. Attentive, caring and communicative, they developed a lovely bond into his toddler years before he progressed to nursery school.
Susan was also able to identify autistic traits (not formally diagnosed until later) and due to her experience was able to adapt her care to his needs.
Susan has provided exceptional care for my children (girl now 15 and boy now 10) both of which have special educational needs. Her patience, understanding, and ability to adapt to each child’s unique requirements have been invaluable.
Susan has supported our family both in childcare and in-home support, especially during a challenging period when my eldest teenager was not attending school. She approached this with sensitivity and consistency, providing stability and reassurance for our whole household. She has supported in online learning, home schooling and has prepared my daughter for her return to her alternative provision.
She is dependable, trustworthy, and goes above and beyond to ensure the children feel safe, engaged, and supported. Her creativity, warmth, and professional approach have made a genuine difference to our family’s wellbeing (mine too) and I’m unsure if I could’ve got through this hard period without her support.
I would not hesitate to recommend her to any family looking for support.
Our daughter has been under the care of Caroline since September. Caroline relieved all the anxieties around leaving our daughter and made our daughter feel part of her little group instantly. She is extremely attentive, A great communicator, has a super warm and friendly presence and her setting is a home away from home for our daughter. Our daughter has thrived since attending Carolines setting, she is interacting with other children, she enjoys arts and crafts, educational activities and her speech continues to develop with the support from Caroline. We are extremely pleased with Caroline and her continuous efforts and support for our daughter, and most importantly, our daughter absolutely loves her and the setting!
