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 Padma for any parent looking to support their child's education in English and Maths. The combination of expertise, personalised attention, and a positive learning environment has truly transformed my daughter's attitude toward these subjects. We look forward to continuing our sessions and watching her grow even more!
Kim has been so informative and professional from the very start; her childcare qualifications (plus First Aid, Food Safety etc) gave us the reassurance we needed in changing our family's childcare arrangements and withdrawing them from everything that was familiar to them. After having some issues with our original nursery, we were hesitant to make the switch but it turned out to be the best decision we could have made for our family. We thought this would be so much harder than it actually was - instead our children have been thriving. They've settled in so well; settling sessions worked alongside our previous nursery commitments so we didn’t lose out on childcare either way, it was on our terms so that we felt comfortable and it suited the kids routines.
She has listened to our guidance, responded to our children as we would, respected their needs and hasn’t tried to conform them to adult routines. The setting itself has a lot of space for the kids. A large garden with plenty of things outdoors to keep the children busy. Inside the living area, conservatory and dining areas have an amazing selection of toys, role play/dress up, books and crafts. She does baking with them. There's toddler furniture, a tent and she is so creative in adapting her environment for the kids. There is so much to do and they could never get bored.
Pro’s for parents: Fees are fair with no hidden costs; TFC/funded hours accepted. All food is included for the kids - breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. The menu is varied and can be tweaked for the individual child if needed; but it has good variety and is home-cooked. The Nursery cat Tommy is very friendly and super cute. Parking right outside the door; great for us as it’s safe if you have more than one child when you’re doing dropoff on your own! Daily app updates and photos – we never have to chase to see what the kids are up to. No charges/financial penalty if you go on holiday as long as you give 2 weeks notice – finally someone who understands families!
We honestly wish we had found Kimmy’s earlier. She is a calm and patient person, very approachable and understanding. There is a level of communication and trust that we didn't have our previous childcare setting and we feel our children are in the best place they could be.
I have 3 children that attend Bee Happy Childcare, all since they were 9 months old. They have flourished under Kirsty's care and enjoy going out, learning and having fun at the childminders. Couldn't rate her high enough!!
They enjoy amazing days out, individualised learning, SEN support and have been taught amazing social skills, I am blessed to have found them a home away from home.
I felt confident from the moment I met Amber that my daughter would be in safe and caring hands. Amber is a wonderful childminder with personable warm and down to earth approach. I always find her very accessible, flexible and attentive to my daughter’s needs and proactive at raising any concerns.
My daughter absolutely adores Amber and her entire family and is always excited to spend time with them. Amber’s setting makes for a nurturing home from home environment where my daughter has access to an extensive range of suitable toys to engage with and stimulate her growth and development. She always comes home excited to tell me what she got up to that day.
I feel truly lucky to have found such a wonderful childminder in Amber and cannot recommend her highly enough!
SiobhanG
Jess has been looking after my little boy for around 7 months now . She is always on time is really flexible if am running late from work . He absolutely loves her she always does arts and crafts making cards and pictures for me. I never have to worry leaving him as I know he’s having the best time . She also cleans up when he’s in bed too which I appreciate so much . I can’t recommend her enough
I'm so happy we found Anita. She looked after my two boys (23 months old and 4 years old) and was brilliant with them. The first thing my 4 year old said the day after she left was 'Can I have another playdate with Anita?'. She is very warm, kind and caring, and amazing at keeping the children entertained. It's obvious she's a natural with children and knows how to talk to and engage with them. She gets involved with all the games they want to play: whether it's playing with cars, board games, hide and seek, or drawing. During the evening Anita sent me updates with photos of how the boys were getting on, which I found very reassuring and kind of her, and I could see they were having a great time and being well looked after. Anita is very experienced, professional and reliable, and I wouldn't hesitate in recommending her to others :)
Marie is so caring, understanding , patient and loving. From the start she reassured me and updated me on all matters concerning my son, that he settled in no time.
My son started with Marie when he was 8 months ….Marie took time to help wean him and made sure that he had eaten all his lunch (a task that usually took me a long time) somehow she was able to improve his eating skills and ensure he eaten enough. As well as this she is very loving that my son started calling her Mama which shows he was starting to build a good attachment. She is a good judge of character and can read what children need as well as playful and calm. I also started my second son who is 3 with Marie and he loved going to Marie every Monday and Friday! Marie knows all the local playgroups in the area and will ensure your child is entertained throughout and ensures they eat well! She helped me a lot especially at times were I may have been running late she was flexible , patient and understanding. We felt like a second family to Marie as she looked after my children like her own. Thanks again Marie 🩷
Pamela has made such a difference to our family life.
My husband and I are confident enough to plan evenings out together knowing Pamela and her fabulous husband Brian will look after our daughter.
Pamela regularly looks after our daughter through the week so I can have some time off to myself or get some work done. My daughter beams when Pam arrives. ‘Nanny Pam’ has to be one of my daughter’s most loved people.
Just wonderful!
Lisa
Mamie is very lovely, caring and passionate about the children she looks after.
My daughter loves and adores her.
She is very kind and committed to her work.
Very flexible and always willing to work with our shift patterns.
I am happy to recommend her to anyone looking for childcare.
Lyndsey is just fabulous! She took the time beforehand to get to know our daughter over FaceTime. This really helped put her at ease when Lyndsey arrived to look after her. Lyndsey was patient and attentive and my daughter absolutely loves her! Will definitely be partnering with Lyndsey going forward!
Sam
Our experience with Arabella was very disappointing. We had previously employed an absolutely amazing nanny who felt like part of our family. We had hoped to find the same with Arabella but, unfortunately, that was very far from the experience we had. It seemed like she was just doing the job for money. She did not seem to form particularly good relationships with our children and, on the occasions that I worked from home, things seemed to be totally chaotic. Her communication with us was poor (e.g. not giving proper notice of when she intended to take holiday) and we had to query some of the mileage expenses she submitted as they were excessive. We also experienced quite a lot of absences. Finally, we had a very concerning incident where she left a packet of pills on the sofa, which could easily has been found and potentially ingested by curious young children.
We feel so lucky to have found Gemma. She is such a warm and loving person. Our son is always excited to go and comes home happy, having had a fun hours with her. He attends nursery and spend a few hours before and after nursery with her which is what he looks forward to the most in the day. When he comes home, he doesn't talk about nursery, he only had stories to share about what he did at Gemma's 😊.
We couldn’t ask for a better childminder and would highly recommend her to any parent looking for a safe and happy place for their child!
My son has attended Dreams Childminding with Sharon ( and Becky) since being 12 months old. Sharon is the kindest sole, with the biggest heart and goes above and beyond for the children (and their families) every single day. Communication is clear, and regular , activities and EYFS curriculum is structured, tailored and fun. My son's development academically and personally, has been incredible. Sharon, as his key worker, has helped him gown in confidence, with the perfect combination of a welcoming & warm, loving & fun environment, whilst maintaining professionalism and high expections. He absolutely loves going to Dreams each day.
We would wholeheartedly recommend sharon and Dreams Childminding to anyone. They are truly the most wonderful people we have and have the pleasure to work with.
My son has attended Dreams Childminding with Becky (and Sharon) since being 12 months old. Becky is the kindest sole, with the biggest heart and goes above and beyond for the children (and their families) every single day. Communication is clear, and regular , activities and EYFS curriculum is structured, tailored and fun. My son's development academically and personally, has been incredible. Becky has helped him gown in confidence, with the perfect combination of a welcoming & warm, loving & fun environment, whilst maintaining professionalism and high expections. He absolutely loves going to Dreams each day.
We would wholeheartedly recommend Becky and Dreams Childminding to anyone. They are truly the most wonderful people/ place we have and have the pleasure to work with.
Angela has looked after both of my children from 9 months and I can not praise her enough. I never have a second of worry when they are with her. Not only does Angela care for all the educational needs she becomes another member of the family. Angela is meticulous in everything that she does and every need of our children has been met.
Our little boy went to Angela from 9 months until he started primary school and Angela had prepared him in every way. I can not recommend Angela enough- as a working parent you need someone who your Children genuinely bond with and feel safe and happy. Angel is that person!
Charlie has been looking after my children for almost 11 years and I can honestly say she is the most amazing childminder. She is passionate about child development and ensures the children in her care learn in diverse and most importantly, fun ways. She always goes above and beyond for the children and parents, and I have always felt that my children have been safe and well looked after whilst in Charlies care
Hannah
