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.
Alison looked after our daughter for over 2.5 and is honestly the best childminder we could have asked for. She cared for her like she was her own. Daphne absolutely loved going, and would run in every morning with a big smile in her face. She used to be quite shy, but has really grown in confidence. They went out most days, to the park, the library, and sometimes even the beach! She was encouraged to try new things, eat new foods and really came out of her shell. Every day they did different activities, learning all about colours, cooking, counting, singing, writing her name. You name it, they did it. She would come home with great stories of what they'd been upto. This has really set her up well for school and she went in on her first day really happy. The teachers have fed back how capable she is - eating, going to the toilet herself, recognising numbers and letters. She can already read most 3 letter words, count beyond 20 and pretty much write her name, all thanks to Alison. We couldn't be more grateful for everything they've done for her and Daphne misses Alison a lot.
I am extremely happy with the care provided by the Nads Happy Faces, She is such a positive, caring and friendly person, and always creates a warm and welcoming environment for the children. The setting is clean, safe and well looked after, which gives me great peace of mind. Everyone is very friendly and approachable, and the staff are genuinely lovely, supportive and attentive. There is always such a positive atmosphere, and you can really see how much care and effort goes into making the children feel happy, comfortable and valued. I would highly recommend this childminder to anyone looking for a caring, friendly and positive environment for their child.
Hayley looked after our daughter for over 2.5 and is honestly the best childminder we could have asked for. She cared for Daphne like she was her own. Daphne absolutely loved going, and would run in every morning with a big smile in her face. She used to be quite shy, but has really grown in confidence. They went out most days, to the park, the library, and sometimes even the beach! She was encouraged to try new things, eat new foods and really came out of her shell. Every day they did different activities, learning all about colours, cooking, counting, singing, writing her name. You name it, they did it. She would come home with great stories of what they'd been upto. This has really set her up well for school and she went in on her first day really happy. The teachers have fed back how capable she is - eating, going to the toilet herself, recognising numbers and letters. She can already read most 3 letter words, count beyond 20 and pretty much write her name, all thanks to Hayley. We couldn't be more grateful for everything they've done for her and Daphne misses Hayley a lot.
We have had our son (four years old) at Andreas for a few weeks now. The first four days, I left him there crying; it was heartbreaking for me as a parent. But Andrea reassured me that he would adjust and do well. My son had never stayed in a child care setting in his four years, so we understood he might find it challenging at first. Andrea kept us updated, and she was patient and resourceful with him. She came up with the lovely idea of letting him choose his reward stickers and gave him his first one after the first crying-free drop-off. Also, I want to mention that our son's first language isn't English so that communication may have been a bit confusing for both my son and Andrea. Still, the language barrier hasn't been something to worry about for Andrea, and she has been very good with our son and involved from the beginning. Our son loves animals, and having Dexter there was a big plus for him. đâĽď¸
Our son has grown to enjoy his time at Andrea's, and no longer cries at drop-off. He comes home very happy and tells us, very excited, how his time went there. We are happy that he is making new friends, building confidence, and improving his communication, which will prepare him for starting school next year. Andrea puts a lot of effort into her work, keeps her place well maintained, and constantly tries new ways to offer better alternatives for children. Also, when we went for the first viewing, I communicated to Andrea how my son loves dinosaurs, and she said she would have the dinosaur toys ready for his starting day, and she did. She is so thoughtful and pays close attention to detail.
Overall, we are very pleased with Andrea, and we have already recommended her to friends and family; we will consider her for our youngest when the time comes.
Thank you, Andrea.
Sumera has been wonderfully supportive of my child Achillie. Always so kind and caring of our child, helps and supports him when he needs and has accommodated him whilst really getting to know and understand him. Sumera brings her experience and knowledge together to tailor the care to the needs of the child which has meant my childs anxieties have been soothed and he is genuinely excited to attend her childcare setting! Couldn't be more grateful!
Cayleigh
Honestly, I feel so blessed to have come across Syeda. My daughter started at Syedaâs just before she turned one, and she is now almost two. I was very anxious when she first started, as I had never left my daughter with anyone before. Syeda was so warm, welcoming and understanding, and after just a few settling-in sessions, my daughter was ready and now absolutely loves going to Syedaâs.
Syeda provides such a lovely, nurturing environment and always makes sure the children have a variety of activities to enjoy, from messy play and creative activities to outdoor play and exploring. I really love that my daughter gets to experience so many different activities while having fun and learning at the same time.
My daughter even talks about Syedaâs and the little friends she has made there, which gives me so much reassurance that my baby girl is genuinely happy and enjoys her time there.
My daughter has never really liked fruit, and I hadnât even mentioned this to Syeda, but she regularly encourages her to try different fruits without any pressure. Itâs little things like this that show how attentive and caring she is.
I honestly canât recommend Syeda enough. She is caring, patient, welcoming and genuinely goes above and beyond for the children. Knowing that my daughter is happy, cared for and having such lovely experiences while Iâm at work gives me complete peace of mind. We feel very lucky to have found her! â¤ď¸
Madi recently babysat my two boys, and I was really happy with her. She arrived early, was friendly, organised and made me feel completely comfortable leaving the boys with her. She was brilliant at keeping them entertained, and they really enjoyed spending time with her. She was also incredibly helpful around the house and even helped with some cleaning and tidying, which I really appreciated as a busy mum.
Madi is reliable, caring and great with children. I would definitely ask her to babysit for me again and would happily recommend her to other families. Thank you Madi!
We couldnât recommend Donna and Little Pips highly enough. Our daughter absolutely flourished during her time there, and it was so lovely to see her grow in confidence, become more independent and build such wonderful relationships.
The thing I loved most about Little Pips was how much our daughter could always just be herself. Donna created such a warm, nurturing and homely environment where she felt completely comfortable being her own little person. She was always encouraged to explore, learn and have fun at her own pace, while being given so much love and reassurance along the way.
It was clear from day one how much Donna genuinely cares about the children in her setting, and we always felt that our daughter was truly known, understood and cherished.
We will always be incredibly grateful to Donna for everything she has done for her and would wholeheartedly recommend Little Pips to any parent looking for a wonderful, caring and nurturing setting.
I genuinely donât think we could ever put into words how grateful we are that we found Andy and Irrah.
From the very beginning, they have been amazing. They absolutely bent over backwards to squeeze our daughter in for us and we will always be so grateful that they did.
They put so much into the children they look after. The love and care they give them, the activities they plan and the places they take them are just incredible. Our daughter has already been to RAF Cosford, Twycross Zoo and on so many lovely days out. They genuinely go above and beyond to give the children amazing experiences and you can see how much of their heart and soul goes into what they do.
Theyâve also been amazing with us as parents. We get lovely updates and photos throughout the day, they always tell us what sheâs been doing and theyâve supported and reassured us through the whole transition of me going back to work. Knowing sheâs so happy and well cared for has made such a huge difference.
But I think the biggest thing for us is seeing how our daughter is with them. The way she looks at Andy and Irrah, how happy she is when she sees them and how settled and comfortable she is with them means absolutely everything. We know when we leave her that she is loved and cared for, and there really isnât anything more we could ask for.
We say to each other all the time how lucky we are to have found them and how lucky our daughter is to have them in her life.
They really are so much more than just childcare to us and we will forever be grateful for everything they do.
From the very beginning, she has been caring, reliable and genuinely attentive to our daughterâs needs. She has created a warm, safe and happy environment where our little one feels comfortable and enjoys her time there. Our girl is also always getting healthy and nutritious meals, and ticks of all 5/5 a day đ.
We really appreciate the updates, communication and the care and attention she puts into making sure our daughter is happy and well looked after. Itâs such a relief as a parent to know your child is in safe hands and genuinely cared for.
We couldnât be happier with the care she provides and would highly recommend her to any parent looking for a trustworthy, caring and professional childminder. â¤ď¸
Edina cared for my 15 month old little girl in my home while I returned to work. She is excellent and bonded so well with my little girl. She is highly experienced and would be an asset to any family looking for a fully time nanny. I highly recommend Edina to any family. Sheâs caring, attentive and looked after my little girl so well.
Marina is an absolute angel and we love her so much! From the second she opens the door, she always has the biggest, warmest smile on her face. My son is completely in love with her and is always so incredibly happy to go to her house.
She uses the Montessori method, and it is amazing to see how much she knows and how beautifully she guides the kids. I feel completely at ease when my son is with her because I know he is safe, cherished, and having the best time. Every single day I am just so incredibly grateful for her. She is simply the best!
We hired Rana for 3 months to care for our 1-year-old son, and we cannot recommend her highly enough. From day one, she was incredibly sincere, dedicated, and deeply caring.
Leaving a 1-year-old with someone new can be daunting, but Rana went above and beyond to make sure our son felt safe and completely comfortable around her. Her bond with him was truly remarkable, he never once cried while in her care, which gave us immense peace of mind.
I know firsthand how reliable and kindhearted she is, and it is disheartening to see any low ratings on her profile. Anyone who has actually worked with her knows that unfair online reviews do not do justice to the wonderful person she is.
If you are looking for a trustworthy, loving, and attentive nanny who will treat your child like family, we highly recommend Rana. She is an absolute gem!
Charley started looking after our son when he turned 1 and we would recommend her to other families without hesitation. She is fun, warm, attentive, thoughtful and practical. She was happy to accommodate our request for a more gentle settling in process than we were being offered elsewhere. Our son is quite cautious, and was still breastfeeding and having contact naps at home when he started, so it was a big change. Charley was brilliant at judging what pace to take things at and he bonded with her and felt safe really quickly. She offers a lovely balance of down time at home, fun activities out and about like playing in the woods or visiting animals at the garden centre, and play with larger groups of kids too, as she has a network of other childminders who meet regularly. Our son is excited when we arrive at Charleyâs house and full of beans after his days there -- we couldnât really ask for better feedback.
Susannah
Paula was our daughter's nanny from around four months old until she started nursery just before her first birthday. From day one, Paula became a true part of our family. As a first-time mum, she put me completely at ease and helped me find my feet. She is kind, gentle, thorough and helpful, and the bond she built with our daughter is obvious - she absolutely adores her!
Paula takes real care to understand and adapt to the ever-changing nap, food and bottle schedule, always keeping her routine consistent and comfortable. She was proactive in keeping her stimulated and happy, regularly taking her to local parks and baby classes.
We will miss Paula enormously, and we recommend her without any hesitation to any family looking for a nanny they can fully trust.
Danielle
My children was very happy when we visited and I was very impressed with how clean and exciting the setting was. And communication with the lil one was quite impressive with how the lil interacted with the childminder. Will highly recommend. I canât wait for my child to start.
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Oh my goodness where to begin. Where would we be without the wonderful Vicky. She has been in our lives for over four years and has truly become a member of our family. Caring for our daughter and then our son, she has nurtured, cared, loved, encouraged and supported both of them in every aspect of their development. Vicky has a patience and understanding that children are drawn to. She gives them time and space to explore and often tailors her days around the childrenâs likes and interests. Both my children have absolutely loved their time with Vicky and if it wasnât for school they would still be there! We miss her terribly! I would highly recommend her service and if youâre lucky enough to get a spot I would take it, your children will be so happy, safe and loved just like ours have been!
My child started at Shekel's Learning Tree when she was around 10 months old and settled in very quickly.
From my very first meeting with Shekel, I felt completely at ease and confident that my child would be safe, cared for, and happy in her setting.
From what I have observed, my child is always happy when I collect her. It often feels as though she is telling me all about her day in baby language, chatting nonstop, laughing, and smiling all the way home after pick-up. That alone tells me she has had a wonderful day.
She is always well fed. In both the photos I receive and at pick-up, she always looks content with a full tummy. My child is not yet able to feed herself properly, so knowing that someone is taking the time, patience, and care to make sure she eats well means so much to me.
Her nappy is never saggy at pick-up or in any of the photos, which shows that her needs are attended to promptly and consistently throughout the day.
Overall, Shekel's Learning Tree is amazing. The care, attention, and love shown to the children are clear to see, and I would highly recommend Shekel to any parent looking for a caring, trustworthy, and nurturing childminder.