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.
Jennifer is a wonderful childminder and we have only good things to say about her and her lovely team. We were anxious about finding the right childcare for Mya when I returned to work last summer, and unsure how she would manage the transition, given she had never been left with anyone before. We needn't have worried. Jennifer is a great, and rare, combo of incredibly warm, personable and caring, while also impressively organised and ambitious! We feel confident in the knowledge that Mya will be stimulated and nurtured on her days at lullaby lane. The children go out to a playground, playgroup, soft play or nature walk every day, they are fed healthy, varied, homemade meals, and have clearly all developed positive relationships with the team. We are so grateful to have found such a trusted childminder and would recommend her to anyone!
Both of my children have been to Sarah over the last 6 years and have absolutely thrived in her care. Each day Sarah has an activity planned from toddler groups to library days, trips to many different parks, educational trips such as the Thinktank museum and much more and I loved receiving the updates/pictures of there adventures. Sarah’s has a lovely playroom at her home for the kids and a huge garden for the kids to play and explore. My kids loved going to Sarah’s and most importantly I knew my kids were safe in her care. I would 100% recommend Sarah.
We had a really good experience with Jenny looking after our son. We felt really confident that he was safe and well. Jenny provided lots of feedback on how he was doing and she struck us as a really organised and dedicated childcare provider. We’d recommend her wholeheartedly.
Nour
Holly and Debra are 2 amazing and caring people ever! My kids have only been there a short while (from Oct 2024) and my kids are obsessed with them. Always asking to go see Holly and Debbie and to play with the other children. They care for my kids like they are their own, I know they are supposed to be like that but they are just different to your average childminders, my kids are safe, nurtured and loved in someone else's home. My son struggles with new things and strange places and he took to the home and Holly and Debbie so quickly it made me feel confident knowing I picked the right childminders for my children. Not only that any parenting tips or advice I ask about they take the time to give me any advice and tips to help me and it works, they don't just care for the kids but the families that join too. Plus whenever I pick the kids up they let me chat to them for a bit (they know I don't talk to a lot of other adults) so that's nice to have that adult conversations and laughs with others. My little girl always struggled with her milestones and within 6 months of being at Holly and Debbie's she's learnt so much and gone so far. Absolutely recommend these 2 to anyone and everyone, love the environment they provide and the way they make my kids and my family feel.
Megan
Charlie creates a home from home for the children. She not only takes them on fun outings and adventures but also focuses on the educational framework in very creative and imaginative ways. I love that Charlie knows all the passions of the children and centres activities around them. She is extremely honest, caring and flexible.
Due to Charlie's medical training, I also feel completely confident that my daughter is in good hands. Highly recommend.
Both of my girls went to Sarah my 1st from 6months old and my 2nd from 9 months old, I chose a childminder as I wanted the home from home comfy for my children, and a smaller setting than a nursery.
Sarah has cared for my children for the last 7 years. she’s helped them progress and grow in so many ways, she always has the best days planned out no matter the weather.
This included trips to the zoo, forest school, play groups, bus rides, the cinema, the park and many more! Each trip the children were learning whilst having fun.
I also used to get updates through the day which I loved.
Her home is set up is great, the playroom was always changed around frequently and decorated differently which kept the children interested in new doing new things, the garden is fabulous, plenty for the children to learn play and have lots of fun.
Sarah also gave lots of hugs when needed.
It felt like Sarah was part of our family and girls absolutely loved going there.
I honestly couldn’t recommend Sarah enough
Sheila looked after my son since he was 11 months old and I could not ask for a better caregiver for him. He has developed and flourished since being with her. He has never been sent home sick as her setting is so clean. He eats well and loves her variety of homemade food. Big thank you to Sheila for everything and looking after our little man 🙏🏼.
Where do I start?! Neelofer is by far the most incredible childminder that anyone could wish for. Oliver has been looked after, loved and cared for since he was one years old. Prior to this he was in nursery and I only wish that he had gone to neelofer sooner. I’m a mum of three and over the years have had all my children looked after by childminders; none meet up to Neelofers natural ability to be and look after children .
Neelofer plans her days and fills them with activities full of fun , education and guidance- all that are suited to each child’s developmental needs.
Oliver has learnt to love reading, make, roll and cook pizza, colour, draw, count and above all loves every minute that he is there. So much so he occasionally doesn’t want to come home!!
I know that when I drop him in the morning that he will be looked after and cared for, as a mother would care for her own. I find myself listening to her notes of wisdom and am amazed by how ‘she just knows’.
Th biggest thing for me is that Oliver is being looked after in a loving family environment and I works not. hesitate in recommending neelofer to my family and friends .
Thank you Neelofer!
Tania is amazing person and nanny. She’s been looking after our son for two months now and we are very happy to have her. She is warm and caring, and our son loves playing with her. He is always smiling when he sees her. Tatiana is a very positive person, she is honest and considerate and a great help for us!
Ashleigh helped us out with some part time childcare for our toddler and baby when our au pair was off sick. We could not have been more impressed with her warmth, professionalism and how brilliantly she handled the children. They took to her immediately and she had games, activities and creative ideas to keep them happy and engaged all day. She was such a cheerful and pleasant presence in our home, we all loved having her around. We could not recommend her more highly. Ashleigh is a magical nanny. Thank you Ashleigh!
JenS
We feel very fortunate to have found Sara to care for our son over the past 15 months. Sara Cygnets offers a really engaging, structured, learning-focused environment, where the children are encouraged and nurtured to thrive. This setting is far beyond the 'standard child minder', and I have loved seeing the journey my son has been on under Sara's guidance.
Sara is very efficient, knowledgeable, and supportive to any phase/development your child is going through, with meticulous planning to ensure nothing is forgotten about.
Sara offers regular parent catch-ups, formal 'parents evening' sessions where you're able to dicuss the progress against the EYFS criteria.
We shall miss Sara, and thank her enormously for the care she has always provided.
I was very worried to put my child in child care as my child is very attached to me and has separation anxiety. Someone told me about Shahnila and I brought my 7month baby to her. At start my child cried a lot but Shahnila put so much effort in looking after my baby and giving her comfort. I was very impressed to see how shahnila managed to take very good care of my child who has difficulty going to anyone other than me. Shahnila has very good experience with kids and I’m fully satisfied with her. I travel all the way from Preston to drop my baby off
I would definitely highly recommend her
Thank you for all the hard work Shahnila
Keep up the good work
My daughter was 11 months when she started going to Ann's and she's very shy of new people which made it very scary sending her anywhere but we were giving regular updates with how she was and what she had been up to. She is so happy going now and doesn't look back, I somtimes think she doesn't want to come home!
Fran has been looking after my 2 boys 1-2 days a week for about a year now. They absolutely adore her. She keeps them active by taking them to activities like gymnastics and hartbeeps, and is reliable with school/ swim lesson drops offs and pick ups. Can’t recommend enough!
I contacted Jay last year as I needed help with looking after my 5 year old son. As part of my job I would often work late and during week-ends and I needed a friendly, reliable person to look after my son in the evenings and during week-ends. Jay has been wonderful in looking after my son. My son loved spending time with Jay! Jay is friendly, capable and has been a huge help to me. I cannot thank her enough and will continue to her as a childminder.
tanya
I can’t recommend Maxine enough! My little one has been with Maxine for over 5 years already and I think that’s says a lot. She creates a warm, nurturing environment where my child feels safe, loved, and supported. Her dedication and engaging activities make every fun for my daughter and the other kids. She’s flexible and supportive. I’m so grateful she is apart out our lives and our family.
JWC
