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.
She has let me down last minute after agreeing to look after my child. I have spoken to her and she said she is available, she would come meet me first before the childcare begins the next day. Only to tell me she can’t anymore because she has other commitments. It would have nice to tell me that she isn’t available than to act that way.
I have known Nicola for over 20 years, as our sons attended the same school, were in the same class, and were best friends.
Nicola has been looking after my two daughters for over two and a half years, and I honestly could not ask for a better childminder. She is incredibly attentive, loving, caring, and dedicated. In many ways, she has been like a second mum to my girls.
She always goes above and beyond to support me, especially as I work very long shifts. Every time I collect my daughters, Nicola takes the time to update me on their day and keeps me informed about everything.
My girls could not be in safer or more caring hands. I genuinely believe I would not have been able to achieve what I have over the past few years without Nicola's help and support. She is an extraordinary person in so many ways.
I would highly recommend both Nicola and Raj to anyone looking for reliable, caring, and professional childcare.
Giovanna was really lovely and our 1 year old really took to her from their initial meeting to Giovanna minding him. This was our first time leaving our son with anyone other than his nana, so we were nervous but Giovanna was amazing with him and it put our minds at ease. I would highly recommend her to anyone
We cannot recommend Little Figs highly enough. Since starting with Emma and Lauren, our daughter has come on so much. She was initially very shy and nervous around other children, but they have created such a warm, welcoming and nurturing environment where she feels completely safe and secure. The transformation in her confidence has been incredible to see, and she is now a real social butterfly.
The activities are always thoughtful, engaging and varied, with plenty of outdoor play, nature-based learning and opportunities for exploration. It is clear how much care and effort goes into creating meaningful experiences for the children each week.
Our daughter can be quite a fussy eater, and Emma and Lauren have been so patient and supportive with her. They always encourage her to try new foods and learn about different tastes without any pressure. Thanks to their encouragement, she has become much more adventurous with food and willing to try new things.
One of the things we love most about Little Figs is the sense of community they have built. The other children and families are wonderful, and Emma and Lauren regularly organise special events throughout the year which bring everyone together. It is so lovely to get to know the other families and see the friendships and bonds the children have formed.
Little Figs truly is a hidden gem. We feel incredibly lucky to have found them and have complete peace of mind knowing that our daughter is spending her days in such a happy, caring and enriching environment. Seeing the joy and excitement she has when she goes there says everything.
Charlie
Incredible setting. The days are so well though out and structured whilst also giving plenty of opportunities for more free flowing play. My child was able to improve her listening, attention and turn taking as well as other social skills and even learning about boundaries which she recognises for herself and her peers e.g. hugs needing consent. She also had support to develop her literacy and numeracy e.g. with phonics songs she loves to sing at home. Sarah makes the time to give 1 to 1 support to each child and provides clear targets that are shared with home. My child feels safe and cared for and stimulated intellectually and creatively with so much provision to develop fine and gross motor skills, diverse activities as well thinking. She loves to share highlights at home from her day there. I didn't hesitate to send my second child here when my maternity leave ended and they settled in just as well.
Umia
We’ve had such a wonderful experience with Stephanie and her assistant, Sophie. Our daughter started with them when she was 20 months old (she’s 22 months now), and we've already seen a huge difference in her.
Her vocabulary has blossomed, and she’s constantly picking up new words. Stephanie has a really intuitive way of interacting with the kids, and she sets up so many fun, creative activities that help them learn naturally. To be honest, we feel she’s learning much more in this environment than she ever would have at a large nursery.
The care itself is fantastic. Routine things like meals and nappy changes are always handled perfectly on time. Plus, having both Stephanie and Sophie there is a massive reassurance—knowing there are two pairs of eyes and hands looking after the children gives us total peace of mind. They also keep us updated throughout the day with pictures and logs, which we absolutely love.
We’re so grateful to have found them and can’t recommend them enough!
Cannot thank Michelle enough. I was so nervous as my 4 year old has never stayed with anyone other than family / nursery however he settled in immediately and even said he would rather go to Michelle than nursery! Incredibly friendly and very flexible which is everything that I was looking for. Cannot be happier that I have found Michelle and puts my mind at ease that she is there so can use her services as and when. Thanks again!! Sabrina xx
Sabrina
My daughter has been staying with Ellie for a year now, and she's really good with children. She teaches my daughter to read, write, and read stories. Because I'm not good at English, she even helps me with my daughter's homework. During school holidays, she takes my daughter to the park, softplay centers, and the library. She truly has a lot of affection for children. I highly recommend her.
I cannot recommend Vicky highly enough. She has looked after my twins since they were just a few months old, my oldest son (who is now 7), and even our dog!
Vicky is incredibly friendly, responsible, and professional. She is kind, caring, and always goes above and beyond for our family. Nothing is ever too much trouble for her, and she handles everything with patience, positivity, and genuine dedication.
Knowing that our children and pet were in such safe and capable hands gave us complete peace of mind. The bond she has built with them over the years is truly special, and we are so grateful for all the care and support she has provided.
Any family would be lucky to have Vicky. I would recommend her without hesitation.
Jaye has been a much needed asset to the family. she has a great relationship with our autistic son who struggles with communication skills and friendships.
She is extremely punctual, reliable friendly and trustworthy. She keeps him in his familiar routine and nothing is too much trouble for her.
I would recommend Jaye to anyone.
Natalie has looked after our 6 and 3 year old sons several times and they have loved having her as our babysitter. She played with them and looked after them very well, can highly recommend her.
Codi has been an absolute lifesaver for our family. She is punctual, attentive, and incredibly responsible. What sets her apart is her natural warmth and patience; our baby is always so happy and well-cared-for when she's here. She handles feeding routines, naps, and playtime beautifully, and leaves the house nice and clean.
Codi has a natural instinct and understands kids very well. Lovely person to talk to, always provides good advice for baby care and have a great sense of humor.
We always feel 100% at ease when our child is in her hands."
Monika and Peter
I was so apprehensive about putting my little boy in a nursery setting and nothing felt right for us as a family until I found Tracey. She listened to me and understood my worries, expressing empathy based on her experiences as a mother herself. My little boy doesn’t watch any screens so Tracey makes sure there is nothing on when he is there unlike the nurseries I visited. He is very outdoorsy so suits her environment perfectly as they are always out and about and she takes them on days out that they would not get elsewhere. She puts thought into the activities they do together for their development and they spend time doing crafts and sensory play which is perfect. My little boy loves going to Tracey’s and always looks forward to their days together. We are sent photos of their days and we are given thoughtful handmade gifts by our little ones on special occasions. She is so motherly and I wouldn’t want my babies going to anyone else.
Andie was incredible with my son George who Is 7 years old and autistic. We were in a difficult time as George had no school place , while waiting for a specialist school.
Andie was absolutely amazing with George. From the start she made him feel safe, comfortable and completely at home, which means so much for a child with additional needs.
She went above and beyond in the way she worked with him, doing activities and supportive learning you would expect from specialist settings and schools. They did arts and crafts, sensory play, and lots of engaging activities that really helped build his confidence and happiness. Andie did learning with him and it was incredible how much progress he was making without a school.
George genuinely looked forward to spending time with her, and it was clear how patient, caring and understanding she was with him. She created such a calm and nurturing environment where he could truly be himself.
I honestly can’t recommend Andie enough — she has been a huge support to both George and me through a difficult time. He will happily go and spend time with her again in Holidays and I know he will be safe there.
Can’t recommend Flo highly enough! Our 2-year-old absolutely adores her - her face lights up the moment she arrives, and she never wants Flo to leave. It’s obvious how safe, happy, and well looked after she feels in her care. Flo is warm, attentive, and genuinely lovely with little ones. She’s also been brilliant with our other two children (5 and 3), stepping in to help over half term with patience and energy that made a real difference for our family. She’s reliable, kind, and someone we trust completely. Any family would be lucky to have her. We are so grateful to have found Flo - thank you for everything!
We worked with Julie for a few months from when our son was 7 month old until he started nursery after his 1st birthday.
Julie has been such a great addition to the family. She communicates well and was absolutely brilliant with our son. Lots of outdoor activities and fun age appropriate games at home. She helped us a lot with the weaning process and also was great at suggesting and preparing meals for our little one. She also came along on a work trip for us and was a great help during travel and while we were away taking complete care of all of our sons needs. She has been a great ear for any concerns we've had and had such a great source of knowledge on how to manage teething and trouble with napping.
We've not worked with any other nannies but she exceeded any expectations we've had for working with a nanny and has been an absolute gem.
Toni