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 eldest daughter is now nearly 4, and has been going to Bearsprings since she was 20 months old. My youngest daughter has been at Bearsprings for a year since she was 7 months old. They are both thriving at Bearsprings, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to anyone.
You can absolutely tell that Ruby has a background in early years teaching, my daughters are constantly learning, and encouraged to try new things. Watching caterpillars evolve into butterflies each year always generates a lot of excitement.
What I love most about Bearsprings is how my daughters have learnt to interact with other children. The small setting gives children the opportunity to play with children of all ages. And with Ruby’s and Ursula’s coaching, my daughters have learnt to be incredibly considerate and nurturing, particularly with younger children.
You won’t get the regular detailed updates that other settings might offer, but I have no doubt that this is because Ruby and Ursula are investing their energy and time interacting with the children, rather than documenting their day. They’re both happy to fill you in on the day’s activities at pick up.
My children will be very sad to leave… 😢
Salma has been amazing with my son. She really knew how to make him feel comfortable and engaged with him really well from the beginning so much so that he took a liking to her straight away. She has a fantastic understanding of learning through play and how to interact with young children, this was clear to see in the way she communicated with my 2 year old. She was always up for doing different activities with my son as well as helping me tackle cleaning/organising at home. She has exceptional organisation and arranging skills, she did a fantastic job organising my son's clothing and helping me figure out my space to make it more interactive for my son. She went above and beyond to help me and make my son's time with her so memorable and special, taking note of his interests and how to develop them. My son asks for her almost everyday and often recalls the things he did with her. She has made such a good impression on our family and has shown that she is someone we can trust and rely on with our son. Often times she would remember things that I might have forgotten and ensured my child's wellbeing and safety was her main priority, for instance when taking him out. If you are looking for someone well experienced, fantastic with kids and someone who brings a relaxing, comforting and fun presence, salma is the one to call! Thank you Salma for your invaluable help!
Marzana
Sophia helped us with our five month old twins for a full week while we were in the UK. It is not easy to mind twins on your own but Sophia handed all aspects with professionalism and the boys clearly loved her! The communication on schedules and handover was also excellent. Sophia will be our first call when we are next in the UK visiting family!
Robinpol
We have three children, and two of them have been lucky enough to be looked after by Kristie. The only thing we wish is that we’d found her sooner so our eldest could have gone to her too.
It’s hard to put into words just how much she means to our family. Our children absolutely adore her, and from the moment they arrive to the moment they leave, they’re smiling. She has such a special way with children, and it’s so clear how much she genuinely cares about every single one of them.
Every day is an adventure. Whether they’re visiting Drusillas, exploring national parks, going to soft play, having picnics, joining toddler groups, enjoying water fights or doing fun activities at home, they’re always making amazing memories. One of my favourite things is that Kristie shares photos and updates throughout the day, so even when we’re at work, we feel like we’re part of it all.
As parents, there’s nothing more reassuring than knowing your children are happy, safe and excited to go somewhere every morning. That’s exactly how we’ve always felt with Kristie.
I recommend her to anyone because I know they’ll feel exactly the same. She’s become such an important part of our children’s lives and ours too, and we honestly couldn’t imagine anyone better!
Our daughter has only been at Little Cherry Tots for a couple of months but she has settled so well. Amelia is always providing us with updates and photos of her, which is lovely to see when we are at work. Her speech has improved so much since being with Amelia. She comes home and tells us what she has done on that day, normally playing with water. The set up at Little Cherry Tots is amazing, our daughter is such an outdoorsy girl and it’s so nice that they get to go out most days, whether it be to the park or for a walk in the woods. Both my partner and I were very anxious finding a childminder but we’re both very happy that we found Amelia ☺️
My little boy Shyam has been with Carol for around for 4 months and we couldn’t be more happier with how he has settled in, as well as the relationship he has developed with her.
With no family support, I was struggling with work/house work and so a child minder was something we wanted for a short period before Shyam started nursery - Carol has been very flexible with us given our contract with her is a short one, she has been supportive in giving us tips on what we can do with Shyam in certain aspect of his routine and we have instantly bonded with her because of her very kind and friendly nature. Her communication is excellent and we get responses back in a very good time.
I would highly recommend Carol to anyone looking for child care. She has a lovely set up of toys, but also takes Shyam (and the other children) to various playgroups.
As a Mum who has been home with her child for 18-20 months prior, I felt immense guilt leaving Shyam in childcare, but Carol reassured me that it was not only good for his development, but good for me to have a little bit of a break too.
From the minute we started with Carol we have had no issues and there is common kindness and respect between us.
Shyam will miss Carol when he starts nursery, but because of the bond they have I’m sure he will still see her on his non nursery days.
Ani
My son has been with Olga for about 8 months now and it has massively improved our family life in general! I never have to worry about him while I’m at work because I know how well he is being taken care of. He has learnt so much from her and her daughter Lucy, and often says or does things at home that I can tell are their good influence! Her house is clean, well-organised with lots of interesting toys and books. Communication is excellent. I’m so pleased we found them!
Ellie
I remember reading these reviews ~3 years ago when we were deciding between a childminder and a nursery and thinking “how good can it be?”.
Well…. Better than you can ever imagine. Our son has completely thrived with Samiya and her team. One of our favourite things is that the children are out and about every day - parks, playgrounds, playgroups, THE TATE MODERN(!!!), Chinatown, libraries, splash parks in the summer. Samiya knows each child inside and out as individuals and how they interact within the group setting.
I just can’t describe how lucky we feel having met Samiya and her amazing team, he is so well looked after. We were planning to stay in London for just a few months after starting our son before moving home to Ireland but we’ve delayed the move a few times now because we just couldn’t not bear the thought of leaving her. Now that we are moving back to Ireland, I don’t actually know how we / our son will cope in a different setting and I wish so badly he could stay with her until he starts school.
We have no family in London but our son certainly has a big family in Samiyas. She is the only person besides our parents who have had him for an overnight since he was born. He just loves it there so much.
Our friends with children of exact same age in nursery always comment on excellent language and behaviour too. It’s not “just” a childminders, they learn so much there. From biodiversity week, to reading and love for books and love of animals. I could go on and on. If you’re reading this review just go and meet Samiya and the rest will speak for itself. You won’t regret it!
Our little girl Arabella has been with Angela and Cam for over a year now and we are so thankful to them. They love and care for her so well and send lovely pictures and videos of days out and what she’s learning. It feels like taking her to the house of loving aunties as they cherish and care for her so much.
We are so pleased with how she’s developing and the specific feedback and care that she receives. She could go to nursery but she wouldn’t get the individual love and attention that she receives with them.
Communication has been pretty good along the way with various changes and so on but they are very friendly and approachable so we’ve not had any issues on that front.
The food is all freshly cooked on site and they stay away from processed stuff.
We travel 15-20 mins each morning and afternoon to drop our little one off to them, such is the quality of care she receives.
If you’re looking for a kind, helpful and loving place to take your little one this is ideal and we would highly recommend them!
Tor
Our child has been with Amy for almost a full year now, and we have seen him grow in so many ways since he first started. Amy has been instrumental in building our child’s confidence, language, and understanding. Along with help from his little friends, he has come on leaps and bounds. We have found a home-from-home setting with Amy, which is exactly what we were looking for. Our child adores Amy and his little friends, he feels safe and happy in Amy’s care, and we feel so lucky every day that we found Amy and our child is in her care. She attends to not only our child’s, but also our needs too, which we are so incredibly grateful for.
We’ve only been with our childminder for a few months, but it’s already clear we made a great choice. She always comes up with engaging, age-appropriate activities, and my child comes home every day excited to tell us what they did. Communication is excellent, she keeps us updated regularly and always lets us know how the day went. She’s also been really flexible with our schedule, which has made a big difference given how unpredictable our work hours can be. Nothing is ever too much trouble for her. Highly recommend , five stars, and we’re looking forward to continuing with her for a long time.
Dilnaz
We couldn't have asked for a better babysitter. She stayed overnight for us on several occasions and was consistently reliable, professional, and incredibly caring. She is fully qualified, all the necessary checks were completed, and from the very beginning she gave us complete confidence that our children were in safe hands.
She was absolutely brilliant with the children, especially during some particularly challenging periods for our family. Her patience, kindness, and calm approach made a genuine difference, and the children always felt comfortable, happy, and well cared for in her company.
Knowing they were with someone so trustworthy gave us real peace of mind. I genuinely can't recommend her highly enough to anyone looking for a dependable, compassionate, and highly capable childcare professional.
pandora1
Alpana is highly skilled and trained to care after little ones, in both their emotional and physical wellbeing, thanks to her training as an Omeopathic doctor (among the rest of her certifications) But above all she is a wonderful, sweet and bubbly person, always with a smile on her face.
Both my daughters absolutely love her, I couldn’t recommend her highly enough!!
Amran tutors our son who is in year 2 and she is absolutely fantastic! We have already notice such a positive improvement in his knowledge and understanding of Maths and English. Amran is a qualified teacher and has a great approach with our son. She is attentive and she has a positive growth mindset approach to teaching. Our son very much looks forward to the weekly sessions. Would highly recommend!
We can't recommend Olga highly enough. From Dani's very first day with her in February 2026 (he was 1yro), she made both him and us feel completely at ease.
Olga's home-cooked meals were a highlight every single day, always varied, healthy, and clearly made with real care, which helped Dani develop such a healthy appetite and love of trying new foods. It was also brilliant that nappies were included, taking one more thing off our plate as busy parents.
The activities Olga planned were fantastic. From sensory play with sand, rice, and pasta, to music sessions, DUPLO building, and imaginative play with his baby dolls, Dani was constantly engaged and learning. He loved being taken out and about in her fun 4-seat pram, spotting dogs, birds, and planes along the way, you could really see how much he looked forward to those outings.
What stood out most was how well Olga supported Dani through his settling-in period, gently helping him grow from a clingy, unsure toddler into a confident little boy who happily waved goodbye at drop-off. Her daily updates were a huge reassurance for me and my husband, we always knew exactly what he'd eaten, how he'd napped, and what new things he'd discovered that day, which made being away from him so much easier.
Olga is patient, warm, and genuinely invested in every child's development. We are so grateful for the care she gave Dani and would recommend her without hesitation to any family.
Luiza
Modestine was amazing with our little baby and we couldn’t recommended her more highly.
She brought warmth, attentiveness, energy and genuine expertise every day she looked after M. She was an incredible help with both baby and mum, very trustworthy and communicative throughout her times with us.
Caz has looked after my granddaughter for nearly a year now. She is warm and friendly and fantastic with the children. Her home setting is beautiful and has lots of different toys for the children. They do great projects every day. My favourite thing is when they take the children out for walks. We get pictures and a daily update of what they have done. My granddaughter settled very quick and never really wants to leave 😊
We have had lots of useful ideas from
Caz about sleeping. Teeth brushing. Potty training. She is very helpful.
Definitely the best childminder I have ever come across
As a nervous mam who hasn’t trusted anyone with my kids since they’ve been born Jamie really put me at ease went above and beyond to make myself and my kids comfortable. They were instantly comfortable with her. She’s reliable, very easy to communicate with and is a super nanny for sure. She was happy to show qualifications references DBS etc. Her skill set and presence goes above and beyond. Will keep her around for a long time for sure
Saron