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 highly recommend Mags. Our son was with her for almost 2 years from the age of 10 months. From day one, Mags was absolutely amazing. She was friendly, professional, and flexible whenever our plans changed. She truly treated my son like a member of her own family, and they had such a lovely bond. As a first time mum, Mags would share some great parenting advice and even after leaving 4 years ago we still find ourselves selves saying ‘as Mags would say’. We sadly stopped using Mags in 2022 due to relocating with work, otherwise we would still 100% being using her today
Sarah is a very understanding and caring baby sitter. She has a keen eye and an open mind and will compete any task
without judgement. She is very trustworthy and I feel happy knowing my children are going to be looked after by someone that will take good care of my children.
James
Lin, together with her daughter Michelle have looked after my 2 children for the past 2 years. Maeve joined them 4 days a week, and Stanley for holidays. Both kids were so happy to go, with plenty to do for all ages. They’re flexible, great communicators and so reliable. Having a preference for childminders over nurseries for those earlier years you worry about illness but they’ve been so reliable. They care so much about the kids in their care and the families they support. We are now heading to pre-school but thank you for all that you’ve done for our family!
Michelle, together with her Mum Lin have looked after my 2 children for the past 2 years. Maeve joined them 4 days a week, and Stanley for holidays. Both kids were so happy to go, with plenty to do for all ages. They’re flexible, great communicators and so reliable. Having a preference for childminders over nurseries for those earlier years you worry about illness but they’ve been so reliable. They care so much about the kids in their care and the families they support. We are now heading to pre-school but thank you for all that you’ve done for our family!
The best decision we have ever made regarding childcare was enrolling our daughter in Nic’s setting. Nic was more than a childminder, she was like a second family to our little girl. She truly helped me and my husband in shaping Annelise into the wonderful little lady she is today. She genuinely cares and has the best interests of the kids at heart which is what every parent wants when they choose to trust someone with their child. We are forever grateful for all that you have done for us! Hopefully baby number 2 can also join your setting.
Giulia15
Bunmi and her team at delightful gems looked after our daughter Rosa from when she had just turned one until she was two and a half.
She had the most amazing time - her days were full of fun, learning, socialising and so many other important things for her development. Her time there was so valuable.
As a parent, I was updated on the details of her day via the kinderly app which was great. Bunmi also provided a verbal update at the end of each day.
Something that stood out from the experience is how much effort Bunmi and the team put into each day for the children, to make sure they get the most out of their time there. I really cannot recommend delightful gems enough!
Sadly we have now moved house and so have had to also move my daughter’s childcare setting. But we already miss Bunmi, her lovely family and wonderful team - if you are considering using her services then don’t hesitate!
Gayle, has looked after my daughter for 8 months so far. Gayle provides a nurturing and homely environment, in which my daughter is keen to attend. The children enjoy the warmer months outside in Gayle’s garden, or the local park. Other childminders and their children visit too, allowing for even more interaction. My Daughter is obsessed with Gayle’s dog, Lola, she is very gentle and loves the children. Something I particularly value is that Gayle treats my daughter like her own grandchild, she is very affectionate towards her and has genuine care for her. Another benefit is that Gayle also provides food, including lots of fresh fruit. Furthermore, Gayle is flexible, understanding and communicates in a warm and friendly manner. It’s nice to see photos of her achieving milestones and playing, especially when your child is settling in. Thank you Gayle for caring for our daughter! I know we’ll keep in touch after she leaves your care.
I can’t stress enough how grateful I am, short notice and just such a wonderful person! My daughter loved her and she still insists on seeing her again. You can tell that she just loves what she does which is why she was so amazing. Thank you again Samantha, I’ll definitely be contacting you again.
Our daughter loved her time with Jenny and Sean. They provided a clean, warm and nurturing environment for her, with lots of imaginative activities and opportunities to play and learn. It's clear they put a lot of effort into their setting and the activities they plan for the children. We especially loved the daily updates, which gave us an insight into our daughter's day - it was great to see what she was getting up to! Jenny and Sean were always approachable, accommodating and happy to chat or answer any queries. Their new setting is really unique, with so much lovely outdoor space. I would highly recommend them!
I cannot recommend Sienna highly enough. I had the pleasure of working with her for two and a half years, caring for my twins from day one. She has been absolutely amazing throughout our journey — reliable, caring, and incredibly experienced with toddlers.
I have learned so much from her, particularly around child development and behaviour. She always approaches situations positively, and I have always felt confident knowing my children were safe, happy and well cared for.
We relocated away from the area for a while, but since moving back to Cardiff, I was more than happy to have Sienna work with us again. She has now been back with us for two days, and it feels like she never left. She remains someone I trust completely and would choose without hesitation.
I have created my Childcare.co.uk profile because I occasionally need additional childcare on the day Sienna is not available. She is my first choice whenever her availability allows.
I would recommend Sienna to any family without hesitation. She is trustworthy, experienced, warm and genuinely fantastic with children. I would be happy to be contacted as a reference and to speak about my experience with her.
Alice J
Our little boy started with Jen, very short notice, with some trauma from a nursery setting. We can’t praise Jen and Trisha enough for the calm, patient way they have worked with our son, through all the ups and the downs to get him to a place where he is happy, confident and very excited to start a school nursery in September. They have also restored our confidence in leaving our son to be looked after and knowing that he was safe and happy. We can’t praise them enough or adequately say how much it has meant to us.
Amna took care of my now 10-month-old for six weeks this summer. He enjoyed himself very much - especially during the hot afternoons - with all the different activities that Amna planned. He even received the sweetest goodbye card when it was time for us to leave Manchester:) Amna was also flexible and provide some additional ad-hoc hours when we needed more support.
Denise has been working with our family for nearly 4 years now and is an absolute godsend. We have limited family who can help with childcare so needed someone to come on board long term, almost in the role of ‘aunty’ and she’s been just that.
We have 2 children with a 12 month age gap, they were 1 and 2 when Denise came along and it’s safe to say , my head was spinning!
She’s provided us with loads of advice and always been at the end of the phone if needed. I can’t recommend Denise enough, the kids love her and we quite like her too 😉
Harriet
We couldn’t have hoped for a better childminder to care for our son.
He joined Shaheda as a 7-month toddler in Jan-25 and she helped him become a happy & smart & chatty young boy (now >2 year old).
We immediately saw that she had strong experience and showed love to all the children under her care. Our child settled in very quickly and bonded right away with her thanks the vast array of activities she proposes (daily indoor/outdoor playgroups, water fun, singing, painting, going to the farm, to the library, just to name a few…).
If we hadn’t moved out of the neighbourhood, we would have loved for our son to stay with her for another couple of years.
My son has been with Nicole for two years, since he was one. At first, I thought settling in was a struggle but she handled it really well to the point that my son stopped crying at drop-off within a week. She has always a routine for the kids like art work, going to the park or softplay. (Spoiler alert, your child will give you his artwork on special ocassions like valentines day or christmas.)
The biggest development I have observed with my son is in his speech. He articulates phrases really well and he can tell us what he wants, which he couldnt before.
I would recommend Nicole to parents if you want a child-led approach and someone patient.
Dino
Saima is a great tutor. She has been working with my son for 1.5 years now. His skills in English comprehension and language have improved greatly. He was unable to read before starting with Saima and now he is fluent. He used to struggle greatly with English comprehension and understanding concepts in stories due to autism, but with patience and working with him Saima has been able to improve my son's skills greatly.
She also has great skills in dealing with him when he doesn't want to study and refuses to engage.
I'm really glad we found Saima as she has turned around my son's education.
My son started with Nikki when he was 18 months old and warmed to her immediately. He had never been away from family before but he created a strong bond with Nikki straight away.
He has now been with Nikki for over a year and has drastically grown in confidence and we attribute a lot of his growth to her incredibly loving and nurturing environment. The activities and outings are age appropriate, stimulating and thoughtfully planned.
Nikki is a truly wonderful childminder and treats the children as her own. We feel so fortunate to have found her and we are so grateful for the care and love she has given our son. We truly feel she is the best out there.