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.
I couldn’t ask for a more wonderful setting for both of our children. Carlene has created a fun, nurturing, and loving environment where our children have felt valued, and truly included. They always bounce out at the end of the day full of stories and happy memories from the day.
Carlene has such a welcoming home full of warmth, laughter, and so many opportunities for learning, encouraging curiosity, kindness, and confidence.
My children love being in an environment where they can interact with nature in the garden, their own play room, supervised interaction with family pets and seeing Carlene’s elder children, who are always happy to engage and interact with the children, being playful and sharing the same ethos as Carlene.
Carlene also offers so many opportunities to be part of the wider community and is never shy to take the children on adventures and experience new, exciting places.
Communication is always open and Carlene is always happy to discuss any concerns that may arise, as well as celebrations.
Knowing my children are happy, supported, and thriving here gives me complete peace of mind. I feel incredibly lucky to have found such a caring and inclusive childminder in Carlene.
AbbyCR
Dionne is the most nurturing and warm childminder you could ask for. She has cared for both of my children, and they absolutely adore her. I spent months searching for the right childminder and something always felt like it was missing when I met other providers. From the moment I met Dionne, I felt completely at home and knew she was the right person to care for my daughters.
The setting is amazing, you have to see it to believe it, it’s not like other places. Dionne takes them out regularly and we always enjoy getting updates on their days out.
Her husband and children are equally amazing, and they truly make you feel like part of the family. I genuinely cannot recommend this setting enough. It has been a wonderful experience, and I am already dreading the day we have to say goodbye.
You truly won’t regret meeting them.
Megan has been with my family for 2 years, my two sons, now 2 and 4, absolutely adore her. She is always on time, and 100% reliable. We trust her with our children completely and our home. Megan leaves our house like a show home and my boys are always so happy when she comes, they always have the best time with her. We always say she’s like our very own Mary poppins and we adore having her as part of our family.
Claire
My little boy has been with Kirsty for over a year now & has been very well cared for by her. He is a happy, confident toddler & Kirsty has played a big part in that. She's been very patient & supportive despite him being more reserved than some of the children there.
She's excellent with her communication & flexibility as a childcare provider. I am able to relax & know he's in good hands. He clearly enjoys his time with her & has a group of friends, constantly saying their names when he's not there! She's also offered to support with potty training which will be a great help when the time comes. Overall I would highly recommend her services.
Stephy
Nicky has babysit for both our little ones (1 & 4). Friendly, open, brought books for them and facilitated bedtime so we could go out. Followed bedtime routine beautifully and kept LO calm and happy when woke before be got home. Have used multiple times and would recommend. I am sure her maternity nursing is just as wonderful!
We feel so lucky to have found Sharon. She provides such a caring, loving environment and her home is always clean and welcoming. My daughter settled in straight away and genuinely loves going there, which gives me so much peace of mind. Sharon is incredibly professional and very knowledgeable about early years, and I really appreciate the regular updates on how my daughter is doing. I’m more than happy with the care she provides and would highly recommend her to any parent.
Kirby has provided exceptional care for my son, and I honestly couldn’t be more grateful for her support. I initially came to Kirby purely for childcare, unaware that she was also an expert sleep coach. From the very beginning, it was clear how caring, knowledgeable, and attentive she is. She treated my son with genuine warmth and always made his well-being a priority, which gave me complete peace of mind as a parent.
What truly set Kirby apart was the additional support she offered through her sleep coaching. Her guidance was thoughtful, practical, and incredibly reassuring. She didn’t just help my son develop healthier sleep habits—she helped me feel more confident and supported as a mother. Kirby’s ability to combine outstanding childcare with expert sleep coaching is truly special, and the impact she has had on our family has been huge. I would highly recommend her to any parent looking for exceptional care and support.
Kirby was an absolute game changer for me during the beginning stages of motherhood. As a new mom, I was exhausted, overwhelmed, and unsure if I was doing things ‘right,’ especially when it came to sleep. Kirby’s calm, compassionate approach immediately put me at ease. She didn’t just give me a plan—she truly listened, reassured me, and supported me every step of the way. Her guidance helped my baby (and me) get better rest, but more importantly, she gave me confidence during such a vulnerable and emotional time. I am so grateful for her support and would recommend her to any new parent without hesitation.
Friendly Individual with a kind and caring personality. The home environment is always clean and calm, healthy meals are provided with snacks. Kids are respected and have a safe space to voice any concerns they have. Play room is always clean and tidy. Have a variety of toys, Age appropriate learning materials given to my children arts and craft activities outdoor walks and fun activities are available. Love our experience with her no concerns at all would definitely recommend her services.
Kimberly
PUBLIC WARNING: I would not recommend this nursery, particularly for children with allergies or medical needs.
Despite my son having a known, documented allergy that I had communicated verbally, in writing, & on their app, he was still given a very serious allergen, as a result my son became unwell, and required medical advice.
Allergy records were not updated in ANY classrooms & not all staff were allergy trained, demonstrating poor management and unsafe practice.
Instead of taking responsibility, the nursery TERMINATED both of my children's places because of their mistake at very short notice after I raised safeguarding concerns, which felt retaliatory and left me without childcare.
This caused significant distress to my children and serious disruption to my work.
This matter has been formally reported to Ofsted and other governing bodies.
Parents should think VERY VERY carefully before entrusting their children to this setting. They will punish you for speaking up!
We have had Leyla looking after our son (who’s now 11 months) from around 6 months. She’s been so great with him, playing with him and sticking to his routine at home. She’s is very attentive and caring and our son loves seeing her every week when she comes!
She’s is a very kind and caring human being. We would highly recommend to anyone looking for a nanny at home.
Saleha looked after our daughter from when she was 12 months until we moved out of the area a year later. Our daughter loved being at Saleha's and we felt it was the perfect environment for her. Saleha is kind, loving, flexible and intelligent, and her home was a home-away from home for our daughter. If we hadn't moved away, we would have been hoping Saleha would look after our second baby too. Highly recommended!
I can't express how grateful we are to Angie! From the moment our first child started with her, we knew we made the right choice. Our second loves her just as much! She goes above and beyond to ensure each child's needs are met, creating a warm and nurturing environment that feels just like family.
Her communication is excellent; she keeps us updated on our child's progress and activities, making us feel involved every step of the way. It’s clear that she genuinely loves the children she cares for, and her passion shines through in everything she does. They all love her dearly!
In addition to her professionalism, she is genuinely a lovely and kind person who is a fantastic role model.
If you’re looking for a childminder who is caring, attentive, and truly exceptional, you would be lucky to have Angie in your life! Thank you for all that you do!
sdon12
Very happy with the service that Emma and Paul have provided for my 2 children. Both children happy to go to them.
Would 100% recommend to other parents
Liz at Little Explorers has cared for both of my children since they were just 9 months old, and I honestly couldn’t have asked for a more caring, reliable person to look after them. Liz feels like part of our family providing a warm, safe, and loving environment where my children have truly thrived. Her daughter Lexi was born not long after my daughter Lily and they are the best of friends!
She provides a wonderful balance of fun, learning, and structure in her daily routine. My children have always excited to go, and they come home happy, confident, and full of stories about what they’ve done that day from creative crafts to outdoor play and learning activities.
Communication has always been fantastic; she sends food menu for the week, photos of what my daughter has been doing and she leaves no questions unanswered. Liz even keeps me organised on top of my work/life balance - reminding me about important forms and deadlines in regards to funding/school places.
I couldn’t recommend Liz at Little Explorers highly enough to any parent looking for exceptional childcare.
sabine
We are extremely happy with the care our child receives from Aarthi. We came to her through a friend’s recommendation, and we’re so glad we did.
Our child started going to Aarthi when she was just 10 months old, and Aarthi was incredibly patient and understanding during the settling-in period. She took great care to make the transition smooth and comfortable, which really helped our child feel safe and secure.
Aarthi is very experienced, patient, and caring, and this shows clearly in the way she looks after the children. Our child always comes home happy and content, which gives us great peace of mind as parents. She enjoys playing there and is encouraged to engage in self-play, which has really helped build her independence.
We’ve also noticed wonderful progress in her development — she is learning basic words, playing confidently, and becoming more comfortable in a social setting. Aarthi has been especially supportive in helping our child learn to eat on her own, which we truly appreciate.
Overall, Aarthi provides a safe, nurturing, and positive environment. We are very grateful for the care, attention, and dedication she gives, and we would happily recommend her to other parents looking for a reliable and loving childminder.
Valerie looked after my son who is 2 years old.
Valerie gave him so much attention and love and my son always love to go to her house and give her a cuddle.
Valerie always give a feedback of how my sons days went and what he was doing and what he ate and she always sends me some pics on WhatsApp.
I can't wish anyone better than her for my son.
Highly recommended.
Keely is an amazing childminder, my daughter has been going since she turned 1 in 2022. She has learnt such a lot from Keely over the years and also overcome fears of certain foods thanks to keely introducing homecooked fresh meals and making it fun learning about foods too. My son also started in September 2025 and he has thrived since being with keely and loves his food too. Keely has a great understanding of how both my children are and is always there for support even outside of work hours. I couldn’t wish for someone better to look after my children and I highly recommend to anyone who is looking for a childminder to look after and love your children like family.
I cannot recommend Laura and Little meadows childcare highly enough. Our son moved from a private nursery setting to Laura at around 18 months old and he immediately became far more settled than he ever had at his previous setting. His speech came on rapidly due to the exposure to children of other ages, and due to the close care and attention from Laura.
His confidence came on leaps and bounds and now at 3 he is very comfortable going into social settings and trying new things, thanks in no small part to how much Laura does with the children. They are out in nature every day walking and feeding the ducks, and frequent outings include the local safari park, farm park, soft play, messy play classes, the beach and parks all over to name just a few. Laura also teams up with other local child minders and the children get to play in larger groups. Christmas parties, Halloween parties, arts and crafts, and learning both in and out of the house.
Communication was always great, with pictures being shared regularly to a private parents Facebook group and sent via WhatsApp, and Laura let us know of any concerns or issues promptly. We really feel that Laura genuinely cared for and loved our son and knew he was safe and having the best possible time when he couldn't be at home with us. I will be forever grateful for the role she has played in our son's life and have only moved on from her services as we have moved out of the area. If you get a spot with Little Meadows child care you are lucky indeed!
