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.
My son started at Susyanne's when he was 8.5 months old, we had looked at quite a few different childcare settings including childminders and nurseries but gravitated towards Susyanne the most. Leaving your child at such a young age, especially when it's your first baby is such a daunting experience but when I met Susyanne, she immediately stood out to me more than the rest because of her warmth and caring nature, I knew she would love my son and care for him like she would her own family.
Susyanne has a natural ability with children, making them feel welcome and comfortable which aides with the children learning a lot along the way. She follows the EYFS so your children will be fully equipped and ready for school, I think having a smaller setting than a nursery has helped my son to progress extremely well with his counting, colours, alphabet and later on writing his name as they have a lot of attention and time from Susy to teach them.
I also think that the children being varying ages has taught my sons how to patient with younger ones and how to keep up with the older ones, teaching them a lot about communication and social etiquette.
A big bonus is my sons understand Portuguese too!
I always felt very secure that my children were looked after well and fed well too! My sons love broccoli and it's definitely down to Susy's delicious homemade cooking and powers of persuasion. It's so good to know your children are getting nutritious food every day and has encouraged my children to eat/try different types of food.
My sons have created life long friends while at Susyanne's and have had the perfect start to learning about life outside of our own home.
I would highly recommend Susyanne to everyone.
Thanks so much for caring for my first born and preparing him for school and for continuing to look after my youngest who is always excited for time with Tia Susy.
Gemma
Gemmafox
Kelly has been my daughter’s childminder for a couple of years now. She looks after my daughter before school and it is just like a ‘home from home’ experience for my daughter. Kelly seems to have a knack of building excellent relationships with children from the very first time she meets them. I am so glad I found Kelly when I was in sudden need of a childminder due to changes in parental work patterns. My daughter loves being with her and I wholeheartedly recommend her.
After attending Tammy's forest school, The Log Circle, when my daughter Sylvia was a baby, it was a natural transition for Tammy to work with us and look after our now-toddler on a one-to-one basis.
My husband and I couldn't be more pleased to be working with Tammy. She's prompt, communicates well, sends lots of updates about Sylvia throughout the day, and is just a lot of fun to be around. As first-time parents, we have plenty of things we're specific or particular about, and Tammy always takes it in stride. She prepares lovely lunches for Sylvia, keeps the house tidy when they play at home, and crafts activities to ensure Sylvia's development.
And most importantly - Sylvia adores Tammy! She gets so excited to see Tammy when she arrives each week. They have so much fun going on walks, to the park, the library, exploring the forest and neighbouring villages, and so much more.
We couldn't recommend Tammy highly enough!
As a first-time mum, the thought of leaving my 9-month-old daughter in the care of somebody else filled me with so much anxiety. That changed instantly the moment I met Son Son.
From the very beginning, her warm, caring and nurturing nature gave me an incredible sense of reassurance. She has such a wonderful ability to make children feel safe, loved and secure, while also encouraging them to explore, learn and grow.
Mabel has spent the last two and a half years with Son Son, surrounded by love, encouragement and a guiding voice that has supported everything we try to provide at home, and so much more. Every day has been filled with adventures, new experiences and opportunities to take on challenges, all with Son Son there to encourage and support her. Watching Mabel grow in independence, curiosity and resilience during this time has been so special.
Over the years, Son Son has become so much more than someone who cares for Mabel, she has become a friend to our whole family. We feel incredibly lucky to have found someone we trust so completely and who has become such a special part of our lives.
Choosing Son Son has genuinely been one of the best decisions we have made for Mabel so far. She has given Mabel so much love, encouragement and wonderful memories, while helping her become the happy, independent and curious little girl she is today.
I couldn’t recommend her highly enough. It is with real sadness that we now see Mabel move on to the next stage of her education, but we will always be incredibly grateful for everything Son Son has given her and for the special bond they have built.
Thank you, Son Son, for everything you have done for our little girl, and for becoming such a special part of our family’s journey. We will always cherish the memories and feel so lucky that our paths crossed. ❤️
Natalie Simon and Mabel
Natalie
My child has been with Kelly since was 1 she is now 8 and goes afterschool. Kelly is an excellent childminder always takes children to different places and keeps parents upto date. Also helps the children in getting them prepared for starting school. I would always recommend Kelly to anyone.
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She has cared for my son since he was just 10 months old, and over the years she has shown such genuine care and affection towards him. Knowing he is with someone who truly cares about his wellbeing gives us great peace of mind. He has also learned so much while in her care, and she is very intentional about supporting his learning and development in ways that are appropriate for his age. We are very grateful for the care and attention she gives him.
The atmosphere was kind and welcoming, and the children absolutely loved their time there. We especially appreciated the opportunities for outdoor play and activities, which the children really enjoyed.
Our daughter has been going to Wendy’s since she was 10months old and is now starting school. My son also joined 2 years ago. Wendy is a wonderful childminder, she is always out and about, whether that’s to hobbledown, soft play or to the park, often meeting up with other childminders. She provides love, support and encouragement to the children. Including helping with social skills, potty training, naps etc. She always updates us at the end of the day with their daily activities and meals. Our children are so happy in her care and our daughter will miss her (even though she will still see her after school!) I would recommend her to anyone
I first started using Marie’s childminding services back in 2021, when my second son was just one year old. He stayed with Marie until he started nursery at the age of three. When I fell pregnant with my third son, there was never any hesitation about where I wanted him to go — I knew straight away that I wanted him to be cared for by Marie too.
Marie has always been so accommodating, caring and understanding, and I honestly couldn’t recommend her highly enough.
Marie and her family have created such a warm, friendly and loving home-from-home environment. Both of my boys have always felt so comfortable and happy there, and they have loved spending time playing with Marie’s own boys too. It really feels like a second home for them.
Marie has a lovely, clean home with a beautiful big garden where the children have plenty of space to play and enjoy themselves. She also provides such a lovely variety of activities and experiences, from fun days out and baking to arts and crafts, making sure the children are always having fun and learning along the way.
It has given me such peace of mind knowing that both of my boys have been so well cared for, loved and looked after while in Marie’s care.
Thank you so much, Marie, for being such a wonderful childminder and for giving our boys the very best care. We feel incredibly lucky to have found you and will always be so grateful for everything you have done for our family.
We joined Michelle in the spring last year, and I’m so happy that we are now continuing with her for another year, 2026–2027.
From the very beginning, she has been incredibly kind, caring, patient and understanding. She has such a lovely, warm nature, and I genuinely couldn’t ask for anyone better to look after my son.
The most important thing for me is seeing how happy he is when he goes there. He goes willingly and with a smile, and he absolutely loves spending time with her. Knowing that he feels safe, comfortable and happy in her care gives me such peace of mind.
She is also very flexible, reliable and easy to communicate with, which I really appreciate. She gives him lots of attention and creates a lovely environment where he can play, learn and develop.
The location is fantastic and very convenient for us too, but what matters most is the kindness and care she gives him.
I would highly recommend her to any parent looking for a caring, trustworthy, flexible and genuinely lovely childminder. We feel very lucky to have found her and are really happy to be continuing with her for another year. ❤️
We honestly couldn’t recommend Vicky enough. ❤️
Our journey with Vicky started back in 2022 when Albert joined her, and now, in 2026, our youngest son Arthur has also finished his time with her. It really is the end of such a special chapter for our family, and we feel so lucky that both of our boys have had the opportunity to grow up in such a loving, caring and nurturing environment.
Vicky is truly amazing at what she does. She is so family-orientated and has a wonderful way of making every child feel welcome, loved and special. It never feels like you are simply leaving your child at nursery or with a childminder — it feels like you are becoming part of a little family that grows together over the years. ❤️
It’s all the little touches that make such a huge difference. From making every child’s birthday feel so special and making sure they are all celebrated, to going above and beyond at Easter, Christmas, having Santa visit and creating so many magical memories for the children. These are the things that they will remember, and as parents, we will always be so grateful for.
Both Albert and Arthur have been so loved and cared for, and knowing they were happy, safe and so well looked after meant the absolute world to us.
Thank you, Vicky & The team for everything you have done for both of our boys and for all the memories you have given them. You really are one of a kind, and you will always hold such a special place in our family’s hearts. ❤️
Thank you for everything. 🥹❤️
I feel incredibly grateful to have found Mariela. Despite my daughter's additional needs, she has been nothing short of wonderful dedicating her full attention and caring for her with remarkable compassion. She also took excellent care of my older daughter, making sure both girls felt safe, loved, and valued. Both of my daughters adore her and eagerly anticipate the upcoming school holidays so they can spend more time with her again. Mariela is a person with a big heart and an exceptional level of professionalism; her dedication and genuine kindness have truly touched my family. I am honoured to know her.
I want to express how beneficial it has been for my daughter being looked after by Joyce at Happy Child Childminder.
My daughter started attending just after she turned 1, and she has grown so much and exceeded so many milestones by growing with Joyce. We have been driving from Liverpool to Manchester for more than 2 years to have our daughter in a safe and healthy setting . Every mile and trip has been worth it . If Joyce was a school teacher, we would still have our daughter attending here. Joyce has always had her best interest at heart
We sent our little boy to Megan after being in a nursery setting and we had no regrets. From day one, Megan made us and our little boy feel happy and comfortable. He was always so happy to go to Megan and would never want to leave when we would pick him up. Megan provides an excellent setting and is continually changing activities to fit with the children’s interests. We cannot wait to send our next little one when he is ready!
Emma and Alex are both amazing, our son was with them over a year and absolutely adored the time he was there and he has devolved so much whilst being at the setting and we can only put it down to their amazing work. We couldn’t recommend them more even so that my step brother son now attends their setting.
Joe
Shamim truly provides an exceptional service. It was a home away from home experience for my son, who was with Shamim for a year. He absolutely adores her, and remembers her so fondly even today (he’s now starting his second year at school).
When my son started with Shamim my aim was for it to ease his transition into school, especially because his speech wasn't where it was supposed to be. His development came such a long way with Shamim, not only was he a little chatterbox when he left but he was full of confidence! He learnt so much with Shamim & it really carried through, to the point where he was really unbothered in starting school. Shamim not only has an entire setting at home, providing the children with endless comfort. She takes the children to various playgroups & trips - which really helps develop the children’s knowledge, social skills and confidence.
My Child was my first & had never really been away from me, so sending him anywhere was a big step for both of us. Shamim became family for both of us in a short period of time, and I didn't have the slightest worry in the world. Children are the biggest blessing & as parents we only want the best for them - thats why I cant recommend Shamim enough ! All the children (& parents) cant live without her once they start & that speaks for itself!
When we moved to the area three years ago and began looking for childcare for our two children, we were nervous about using a childminder. With no spaces available in the local nurseries we liked, we decided to explore childminding instead - and we are so glad we did.
From the very first day we met Diane, we knew she was the right person to care for our children. Our eldest was in school, and our youngest was with her full‑time. Both children formed a wonderful bond with Diane, and with our youngest being Autistic, finding someone we could trust completely was incredibly important - and incredibly rare.
Now that both children are in school, we no longer need childcare, but we will always be grateful for everything Diane has done for our family and for the connection she built with our children. Our youngest still gets excited when he sees her in the school playground each morning and frequently asks if he’s going to DiDi’s house.
If you live in the area and need a childminder, Diane is AMAZING. She teaches them, she feeds them healthy meals, and most importantly, she creates a bond with them that they will never forget.
Thank you for everything you’ve done for us, Diane.
Karen has been looking after our daughter for 4 years. Her flexibility, kindness, constant good mood and sweet smile are priceless. Karen does lots of crafts and messy play with kids and these are designed around weather seasons, special days and holidays. She spends lots of time outside and in kids clubs so her children are well entertained and in other children company. Her hubby and own daughters were no strangers either and Karen has amazing family and superb experience to look after little ones. We can’t thank her enough for all she’s done for our daughter and us in the past 4 years. Thank you
Zuzanka
Kellie was the first childminder we had for our then 13 month old when I was returning to work. Finding someone to look after your child felt daunting. We had seen many others and none of them quite fit. But the moment we met Kellie there was an instant connection with our little girl, who gladly allowed Kellie to hold her. That was a sign of things to come as throughout her time with Kellie they built up the most amazing bond with Kellie and her lovely family. Our daughter felt very at home at Kellie's place, she would never cry at drop offs and would even wave us off with a hug, blow kisses and try and push out the door so she can get on with all the fun Miss Kellie had planned.
Kellie is warm, kind and great with kids - she gave our daughter lots of attention and we noticed our daughter developed very well even in the few months she was there.
Kellie is very nurturing and her setting is like a toddler's disneyland. She has a playroom with lots of toys and books for children to learn through play, as well as a big garden where there are water play, a wendy house and other toys. In the first week she taught my daughter the "moo" sound using the model cow toy. She also takes the kids out on fun activities, to the park, playgroup, the farm and on one occasion they went to a fire station and got to sit in a real fire engine!
Kellie would send daily pictures to give us updates on how our little girl was doing as well as updates on what she had eaten, which we found really helpful.
I highly recommend Kellie if you're looking for a childminder. The only reason we left is that our daughter's space was always a temporary short term place as Kellie had been booked up from September with another family before we joined. Otherwise we'd still be there today!