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.
Sarah has been our childminder for over 10 years. All 4 of my children have thrived in her setting with the youngest 2 still begging to attend during school holidays.
Sarah is passionate about childcare and it really shows in the care that she provides and is reflected in the happiness of the children in her setting.
I cannot recommend Sarah highly enough. She has looked after both of my children since they were just 9 months old, and I have always felt completely confident leaving them in her care.
She regularly sends photos and messages throughout the day, which gives me great reassurance and allows me to share in their experiences while I'm at work. Her communication is excellent, and she always keeps me updated on how they are getting on.
What truly sets her apart is the genuine love, care and dedication she shows to every child she looks after. She has supported me as a parent as well as caring for my children, and her kindness and understanding have meant so much to our family. The nurturing environment she provides is reflected in how happy, settled and confident my children are when they are with her.
She treats the children as if they were her own, providing fun, engaging activities while ensuring they feel safe, valued and loved. We feel incredibly lucky to have found her, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to any parent looking for exceptional childcare in SM6. Thank you Sarah!
Natalie was the 2nd childminder that I saw when finding childcare provision for my baby, Aoife. From the moment we started talking, I knew she had the perfect setting for Aoife. Her family style warmth. Warm personality, professionalism and amazing setting won me over. When Aoife attends Naterpillars, I know she is in a home away from home. And the bond that both Aoife and Natalie have made tells me everything that I need to. Natalie knows her stuff and I cannot wait for Aoife to continue to grow and flourish with Natalie. We love her 😊 x
Adelle
My daughter has been cared for by Laura for 4 years and we are incredibly sad this period is coming to an end when she starts school in August, though Laura will always be a part of our family here. She has provided a real home away from home for our now two children and we have nothing but wonderful things to say about her. My daughter went 5 days a week from 10 months til 3 years. She then reduced to one day a week ( joined by her brother) when we moved across town as we couldn't bear to move fully away! "Laura Day" is always their favourite day of the week and the easiest to get them out the door for !!! I am a medical professional and am extremely confident and comfortable leaving my kids with Laura. They do lots of trips out coupled with imaginative play in her home, she has a safe enclosed back garden and food is always home cooked. In short, I couldnt recommend Laura enough!
ERyan
My daughter went to Elaine at just 5 and a half months old which is a scary thought as a mother. All I can say is that it was the best decision Elaine helped with settling in so much she took time to bond with my daughter, understand how I felt, work out as a family how she could help and really made that period and transition flawless for everybody.
Since then she has been part of the family my daughter who is now 2 and has only left to attend the preschool I work in, has developed beyond expectations of her age, she made a wonderful bond with Elaine’s family and the children in the setting!
Elaine make wonderful, healthy nutritious meals and was a huge factor in our weaning journey and now my daughter will eat pretty much anything and is always willing to try new things!
Elaine’s setting is a home from home a comfortable enriched environment for children to learn.
All Elaine’s family are warm and welcoming!
Elaine’s learning approach is amazing she really taps into their interests and enables children to become independent learners. Tracking development and communication is perfect!
I will forever recommend Elaine to anybody looking for that personal touch of somebody who will always have your child’s best Interest at heart and will help with anything she can!
And I will forever thank Elaine for her input in my baby’s life and will stay in touch forever!
Kate was kind enough to sit for our 20 month-old for a few evenings while we were visiting Edinburgh. She was punctual, calm, professional and responsive. Our daughter warmed-up to her quickly, had some lovely evenings and unproblematic bedtimes. Very happy to have had her.
My 21-month-old daughter has been with Caz since the beginning of the year. She is so happy and developing beautifully. Caz loves what she does; she loves the kids she cares for, and she takes their growth and development really seriously. Caz puts so much thought into each day with the kids, and my daughter comes home tired and happy. Her home is lovely; the kids are frequently in the garden playing or at local toddler groups, so they get a lot of variety. I can't recommend Caz enough. She's lovely, so understanding, very easy-going, and she will love your child like it's her own! Thank you Caz! xx
Leanna
I have been incredibly grateful to have Adz as my son's tutor. She is patient, encouraging, and genuinely invested in her students' success. From the very beginning, she built a great rapport with my son and created a positive learning environment where he feels comfortable and confident.
What stands out most is how understanding and supportive Adz is when working with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN). She is incredibly patient, adapts her teaching methods to suit individual needs, and ensures that learning is both accessible and enjoyable. Her SEN-positive approach has helped my son feel understood, valued, and capable, which has had a huge impact on his confidence and progress.
Since working with Adz, I have seen a significant improvement in my son's understanding of the Maths and English, as well as his confidence and enthusiasm for learning. She has a wonderful ability to explain difficult concepts in a clear and engaging way, tailoring her approach to suit his individual needs.
Adz is always professional, reliable, and well-prepared for each session. Her dedication and commitment have made a real difference, and I couldn't be happier with the progress my son has made under her guidance.
I highly recommend Adz to any parent looking for a knowledgeable, supportive, and inspiring tutor, especially those seeking someone with a genuine understanding of and commitment to supporting children with SEN.
Nosheen has looked after my daughter for quite some time now, and I cannot thank her enough for the care, support, and dedication she has shown.
She always goes above and beyond to ensure that my daughter is happy, comfortable, and well cared for. Nosheen is highly professional, caring, understanding, and genuinely passionate about what she does. My daughter has so much respect and affection for her that she lovingly refers to her as "Auntie Nosheen."
Since being in Nosheen's care, my daughter has learned so many new skills, including colouring, writing, identifying objects, and confidently naming them. It has been wonderful to see her growth and development.
I would highly recommend Nosheen to any parent looking for a trustworthy, nurturing, and dedicated childminder. Thank you, Nosheen, for all your kindness, patience, and hard work in looking after our children. Your efforts are truly appreciated.
Alya has been looking after our son for almost two years now and has been nothing short of wonderful. She is attentive, caring and kind and really got to know our son and tailors activities to his interests. As me and my partner both work shifts the hours we need childcare isn't consistent week to week and this has never been a problem for Alya and she has been very accommodating and flexible. Our son loves going to Alya's house and is always excited when it's an "Alya day" as he calls it. I cannot recommend her enough!
Helen has been our nanny for the last 4 and a half years and in that time she has been the most fantastic addition to our family. The children love her innate sense of fun which she is able to balance with clear boundaries and a consistent routine. She has a strong work ethic, and goes over and above the role of a nanny by ensuring the kids toy room is tidy, washing their clothes and making beds. Many of the local group leaders and school staff comment on how amazing she is and we feel we've had the best nanny in Bristol during this time. We are sad that our move to Brighton will end her time with us, if we could take her with us we would!
Jen T
My little boy has been with Nosheen for a few years now. Never had any problems and found her care and compassion is above standards. My little boy always talks about what he has done that day and has improved in many areas since starting in her care. Very understanding and lets you know of any changes way in advance. I would highly highly recommend her as a childminder.
Clare is an absolutely wonderful childminder, and we could not recommend her highly enough. Our daughter, Rya has been with her since she was just 14 months old, and as she prepares to leave for school, we are realising just how incredibly lucky we have been to have her in our lives.
As a shift worker, finding reliable childcare can be hugely stressful, but Clare has been an absolute lifesaver. Her incredible flexibility has been a massive support to our family, and she has always accommodated my unpredictable schedule with understanding and ease. We truly could not have managed without her.
Beyond the safe, loving, and enriching environment she provides for the children, Clare is also a true pillar of our local area. She does so much fantastic work for the local community, and it has been wonderful for our daughter to grow up around this.
We are so sad that our time with her is coming to an end, but we are deeply grateful for the wonderful start she has given our daughter. Any family would be incredibly lucky to have her!
Thanks for everything,
Rachel and Ryan.
Rachel
“Fantastic childminder! Caring, reliable, and very flexible with time. Our child loves spending time with them and has grown in confidence and skills. Great communication with parents and a lovely, nurturing environment. We highly recommend Soma if you are looking for a professional childminder.
Fiona and Vince have been great help to us. My son absolutely loved going to Fiona and still has the same feelings. He has been visiting Fiona nearly 7 years now and we never had any concerns. My son is praised for his good manners by all his teachers and coaches from clubs he attends and some of the credit has to go to Fiona as he was with her 8 hours a day every week for the first few years. We used to receive daily updates via watsapp and written records of activities. I personally think my son is not a fussy eater because Fiona has been providing nutritious and healthy meals all the time. Fiona and Vince we can’t thank you enough for all the help and continued support.
Rachel has looked after both my boys, the eldest having been with Rachel for over 7 years, since he was about 9 months old. Both attend for 3 days a week.
What I love is how Rachel and her home is like a home away from home. Both kids feel so comfortable there and I never worry when they are in her care.
She cares for them like I would. Loving, soft and caring whilst also giving that firm encouraging push to them to challenge themselves and do the things they think they couldn't. I can't tell you how much they have developed thanks to her.
Always involved in a wide variety of activities, they are rarely doing nothing! Rachel loves to take them to the woods, the beach and generally always being active.
The boys are often tired when they have been with her for the day, which is a massive bonus.
Rachel is easy to get along with, flexible and generally a pleasure to deal with. It will be a sad day when both of my kids outgrow her setting.
Jon
My son has been with Nosheen for many years, still now. Since last year she is taking care after my little girl.
She loves Nosheen and her family.
I trust her 100%, she is very nice with my children, patients, always smiling and very friendly. She do a lot activities with children, works hard with them. I can't raccomande her enough!
Thank you very very much Nosheen! gabriel and khloe's parents
Maria Gr
Georgia has literally been an angel in disguise since I met her. She is the perfect example of a nuturer. I met georgja at playgroup with my son I instantly knew that I would have her look after him. Georgia is kind, caring, loving, honest, truthful and very transparent. She works with me in making sure care is continuous. You can truly see her years of experience working with young children and how much she adores them and wants to see them florish. Georgia is very attentive to my son and I have no worries when I am leaving him. He reaches with open arms every time he sees her in the mornings. Georgias attention to detail to her setting, provision, curriculum, learning style and exposure for the children is fantastic. Her setting is clean amd comfortable, and the children have toys and resources beyond what they need. I recommend her to everyone I know seeking a minder, as any parents wish is for their child to be cared for, and Georgia does that gracefully and naturally. Thank you Georgia for being such an important part of my life in helping me care for Ezra. We love you so much.
Jophi is truly one of a kind. The way she interacts with the children is honestly so heartwarming. I’m a super duper picky person when it comes to who looks after my son but as soon as i met Jophi it felt like I’ve finally met someone that genuinely loves their job and respects the parents’ wishes. She is truly remarkable and i wish i could morph into a kid myself and enjoy a day at her place; it’s so beautifully laid out and full of life. I knew i made the right decision when my son started blowing kisses at Jophi with the biggest smile on his face as not everyone gets to experience that! I could go on forever about all the little and big things she does for all the kids but one thing for sure Jophi is the definition of pure warmth. Your kids will feel so safe and happy around not only her but also the beautiful family she has.
Logan absolutely loves attending and is always excited to go. The support, patience and genuine care shown by both Lois and Tara is amazing. They take the time to understand his individual needs, encourage his development and keep us informed every step of the way. We feel incredibly lucky to have found such wonderful people to care for our son. They truly go above and beyond every day!