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.
Jackie is fantastic. My little girl enjoys her days she spends there. She is always coming home with crafts she has made, she particularly loves being with the dogs too. She has come on leaps and bounds since being there with her speech and especially with socialisation. Jackie keeps me updated with the activities she has planned for the month and how my little girl is developing via tapestry. She gives me so much advance notice of any annual leave she is taking as well which means I have ample time to plan ahead. She always goes the extra mile and is 100% reliable. Couldn’t recommend her enough.
Kasia is an honest, kind and caring childminder who genuinely cares about the children in her care. Since my son has been with Kasia, I have seen such a lovely growth in his confidence and independence. Kasia has created such a warm and safe environment where he feels comfortable, happy and supported.
Kasia treats the children like family, offering love, patience and clear boundaries. My son comes home every day happy and excited to tell us about what he has been doing, and he is always looking forward to what they are going to get up to the next day.
We receive daily updates and photos, which we love. We also really appreciate how much time they spend outdoors and the variety of places they visit, such as the library, local care home and different parks.
I couldn’t recommend Kasia enough.
We found Shelley and Brian at the very last minute, and we honestly feel so lucky that we did! From the moment she started, our little girl absolutely loved going to their house and was always so excited to see them.
They gave her such a lovely, fun and varied experience, taking her on outings to pretty much every child-friendly place in the area, as well as trips to the beach, parks and lots of other adventures. She had plenty of opportunities to play with children her own age and younger children, which really helped her become more confident, sociable and independent.
They also played a huge part in getting her ready for school. Her communication and ability to express herself improved so much, and we could really see her confidence grow. She had also been going through a phase of hitting when she first started, which is apparently very normal at her age, but amazingly it stopped completely within a week of being with Shelley and Brian.
Most importantly, she was genuinely happy and cared for. We always knew she was having a wonderful time and being looked after with so much patience, kindness and understanding.
We couldn’t have asked for better childminders and feel incredibly grateful that we found them. They have been such a special part of her early years, and we will miss them enormously. ❤️
We found Shelley and Brian at the very last minute, and we honestly feel so lucky that we did! From the moment she started, our little girl absolutely loved going to their house and was always so excited to see them.
They gave her such a lovely, fun and varied experience, taking her on outings to pretty much every child-friendly place in the area, as well as trips to the beach, parks and lots of other adventures. She had plenty of opportunities to play with children her own age and younger children, which really helped her become more confident, sociable and independent.
They also played a huge part in getting her ready for school. Her communication and ability to express herself improved so much, and we could really see her confidence grow. She had also been going through a phase of hitting when she first started, which is apparently very normal at her age, but amazingly it stopped completely within a week of being with Shelley and Brian.
Most importantly, she was genuinely happy and cared for. We always knew she was having a wonderful time and being looked after with so much patience, kindness and understanding.
We couldn’t have asked for better childminders and feel incredibly grateful that we found them. They have been such a special part of her early years, and we will miss them enormously. ❤️
We couldn’t be happier with the care our children received from Michelle. As this was our first time using a childminder, it was really important to us to meet beforehand, and Michelle went above and beyond to come and meet us and the children a few days before. She immediately put us at ease, and we felt completely comfortable leaving them with her.
Michelle looked after our two children alongside the other children she was minding for the whole day while we attended a wedding. She kept us updated throughout the day, gave them dinner, brought them home safely and settled them beautifully for bed. We popped in to see them before bedtime and it was so reassuring to see how happy, settled and comfortable they were with her.
Michelle is clearly a very capable, caring and trustworthy childminder. The children had a fantastic day and we had complete peace of mind knowing they were safe and so well looked after. She was also exceptional value for money.
We would happily use Michelle again and would recommend her without hesitation. Thank you so much, Michelle, for taking such wonderful care of our children!
We’ve had a wonderful experience with Rashi childminder and couldn’t recommend them highly enough. Vilohit started at the age of 2. He was super active who loves running and jumping a lot. She took a good care, reliable, patient, and genuinely attentive towards him. Vilohit feels happy, safe, and comfortable in her care, which gives us great peace of mind.
He absolutely loves spending time with Rashi childminder. She always plans interesting and enjoyable activities, including crafts, outdoor play, trips to the park, and opportunities to learn through play. Every day seems to bring something different. It’s clear how much thought and effort she puts into making sure the children are happy, engaged, and developing new skills.
She provide a lovely, nurturing environment with plenty of fun and engaging activities, and communication with us has always been excellent. It’s clear that she truly care about the children they look after and take pride in helping them learn, grow, and feel confident.
We feel very fortunate to have found such a trustworthy and dedicated childminder and would happily recommend them to any family looking for excellent childcare.
I highly recommend this kindergarten! The teachers are caring, patient, and dedicated to every child’s growth. The kindergarten is clean, safe, and welcoming, with a happy and positive environment.
My son goes there with great pleasure every day, which for me is the most important things.🙏
Since joining, my child has become more confident, independent, and happy. We can see so many positive changes and improvements.
Thank you to all the teachers for your hard work, patience, love, and dedication. We truly appreciate everything you do for our children ❤️ ♥️
I highly recommend this childminder. She is kind, caring, and incredibly reliable, and she creates a warm, safe, and nurturing environment for children.
My little one has been so happy in her care and has grown in confidence, learning new skills every day. She always keeps us updated, plans engaging activities, and genuinely cares about each child’s wellbeing and development.
As a parent, it’s been reassuring to know my little one is in such loving and capable hands. We are very grateful for everything she has done and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to other families.
Kasia has been looking after my daughter for nearly 3 years and we would 100% recommend her!! My daughter has always been a very picky eater but not at Kasia’s house, her food is always made from scratch and my daughter eats so much variety that I cannot get her to eat at home! Kasia always takes the children outside no matter what the weather which is really important for the children especially mine. My daughter has made some lovely friendship bonds with the other children in the setting and always tells me how much fun she has there. One time I forgot my child’s suncream and she actually purchased some for her that was suitable for her sensitive skin, which just goes to show the kindness that she has and that she puts the child’s wellbeing first and foremost! Thank you so much Kasia for your hard work over the last 3 years!! We will really miss you!!
From the very beginning, it felt like we were leaving our daughter with family rather than a childminder. She is incredibly professional, but also so warm, caring and really lovely.
Our daughter has been so happy and has built such a special bond with her, which has given us complete peace of mind. We’ve always felt listened to and confident that she was in the best hands.
We’re so grateful for everything she has done for our daughter and couldn’t recommend her highly enough.
And honestly, I think my daughter likes her cooking more than mine 🤣
Claire is an exceptional child minder. She greets us and my daughter with a huge, friendly smile every morning! My daughter is always so happy to be Kelly’s Childcare. Claire takes her out to the library, park and to feed the ducks to mention a few which is an absolute thrill for our little one. Claire does various activities with my little one and is so engaging. My daughter has learned so many new words and has become more vocal and independent. Claire takes the time to give our daughter the individual attention she needs as well which is so important for the little ones. The setting is always neat and tidy. My daughter loves it at Kelly’s Childcare.
We had two children attending Monkey Tree Daycare. Our experience with Sonja went from initially positive to the worst experience that we have had with any childminder. Based on our experience, we found her consistently unprofessional, disorganised, unreliable and extremely difficult to communicate with, thus we cannot recommend her childcare services.
Our largest concern was that the communication about our children's day was extremely poor. We rarely received any information about activities, meals or outings and despite being offered the expectation of receiving developmental updates, milestones and goals, these were often not provided either. Sonja and the contract both stated that these updates would be provided, but, in our view, this commitment was often not honoured. This left us feeling completely disconnected and intentionally alienated from our children's experiences whilst in her care. Concerns were often met with little to no acknowledgement and correspondence frequently went unanswered and dismissed.
Another large concern was safety and supervision. On our youngest child's first day, shortly after turning one, he ended up in A&E following an attack by an older child. Sonja told us she was not in a position, at the time, to stop the attack, although she could hear him crying out for help. Despite changes being made, we felt our child was not adequately supervised or protected.
Reliability was another repeated issue. Sonja was frequently late, regularly closed the setting with little or no notice and, on several occasions, would send children home at varying times.
Hygiene was another major concern. Our children regularly came home extremely dirty (hands, face and clothes), outside of what would be considered reasonable for young children. On one occasion, their clothing had been soiled with faeces and was placed directly inside their main bag rather than being contained separately. Faeces got onto the inside, outside and on other contents within the bag. We were not informed at pickup and only discovered this at home.
Our children also frequently came home extremely hungry and thirsty, often crying for dinner and drinking very quickly. This is outside of their normal reaction to food and drink and this was deeply concerning to us.
We also experienced repeated financial and invoicing disputes. Sonja would attempt to charge us for days or periods we believed were not payable, including closures, absences and holidays. She was often needlessly argumentative and we repeatedly had to provide evidence showing what was owed, after which she would correct her inaccuracies. This became extremely frustrating and required us to closely monitor invoices and track closures. Our strongest advice to anyone dealing with Sonja is to keep screenshots of every communication. We experienced some messages being deleted and disagreements about what had previously been said, offered or promised. Written records of the original communication became essential, particularly when raising concerns through Tiney.
Parents considering this setting should ask detailed questions about supervision, hygiene, food, communication, funding, invoices, contractual terms and how their child(ren)'s development is monitored. Get everything agreed in writing and do not rely solely on verbal conversations. We also experienced disagreements concerning contractual amendments which we believed had been misrepresented to us, so we strongly recommend checking every document carefully before signing.
These concerns were truly only to name a few, and the tip of the iceberg. We spent a considerable amount of time searching for alternative childcare and as soon as we found it, we left!
The combination of safety concerns, poor communication, lack of developmental updates, hygiene issues, unreliable attendance, financial disputes and disagreements over contractual obligations ultimately made this a childcare arrangement we could no longer continue with. We cannot, in good conscience, recommend her services based on our miserable experience.
Davina
We had 4 years with Lola, for my 2 children, from 18 months old and 1 year old, through to starting school at 4 years. We were very fortunate to find Lola and her family, she has been very accommodating, open to meeting the needs of the children, providing a home from home environment, warm manner and calm. The children loved their time there and also made friends for life.
We honestly cannot speak highly enough of Cheeky Cherubs Childminding. From the very beginning, our son has been made to feel so welcome, safe and loved. He is picked up from school by the childminders and spends the rest of his day with them, and it truly feels like his second home.
He is incredibly well settled and completely at ease with the childminders (Krishna, Manisha and Shivani) and the other children. As parents, there is no greater reassurance than knowing your child is somewhere they feel safe, happy and genuinely at home.
What impresses us most is that the care goes far beyond simply keeping the children occupied and making sure they are well fed. The childminders are genuinely invested in our son’s development, learning and school journey. They take the time to understand what he is learning at school and regularly create fun, imaginative games, puzzles and activities to keep him engaged, interested and challenged. It is clear that they put so much thought and effort into helping him learn while making sure he is having fun.
The holidays are equally amazing. He attends full-time throughout the school holidays, and somehow every day feels like a new adventure. From day trips and exciting activities to simply exploring and learning about the world around him, he is constantly experiencing new things. He comes home having learned something new and with a story to tell.
And the best part? When we pick him up, he is always full of smiles. He cannot wait to tell us everything he has been up to that day, the adventures he has had and, of course, all about the delicious meals he has eaten!
As parents, we genuinely feel that our son is cared for like a member of their own family. Nothing ever feels like too much trouble, and no request is too big. The level of communication between the setting and us as parents is outstanding. We always feel listened to, informed and reassured, and we know that our son is in the very best hands.
We are incredibly grateful to have found such a wonderful childcare setting. The love, care, effort and dedication that goes into looking after our son does not go unnoticed, and we truly appreciate everything you do for him.
Thank you for giving him a safe, happy and nurturing second home, for encouraging his learning, for creating so many wonderful experiences and, most importantly, for making him so incredibly happy. We are so grateful for you all.
Outstanding childcare in every sense of the word — we couldn’t recommend you highly enough! Thank you!!
Showmiya is a great childminder . She know how to get along with children. she taught my almost 3 year old son how to dress and undress , eat by himself , etc , all with patience . My son has also extended his english vocabulary. Im very satisfied with the food and clean environment. Thank u Showmiya
Our daughter has just left Amy’s after joining her setting at 8 months old and leaving at 4 and a half to start school. We have absolutely loved her time at Amy’s, and our daughter adores her too. She talks about her every day and goes in happy and excited to see Amy.
We were feeling so sad leaving our 8-month-old, but we felt so confident in Amy and were so grateful for all her updates. She never made us feel like we were being over the top with our regular questions or needing lots of updates! Everything Amy does is for the children, and you can really see how much she cares about them, always putting their happiness and needs first.
Amy creates such a calm, nurturing and safe environment where children can develop in confidence and socially. She takes the children out every day to lots of different places, including parks, playgroups, soft plays, libraries, forest school, special theatre trips and activities with other local childminders. At home, the children do a range of learning activities and are given lots of opportunities to mix with children of different ages and engage with the wider community.
We are so sad that our daughter is going to school and will no longer be going to Amy’s or have her as such a big influence in her life. Amy has given her the confidence to be creative and curious about the world and has taught her so much amazing knowledge about nature and the world around her.
We feel so, so lucky to have met Amy and her family. Anyone would be incredibly fortunate to have her as their childminder, and we couldn’t recommend her highly enough.
Kaylie has been working with my 6 year old once a week over the summer holidays, and I can't give higher praise for her! She's warm, kind, sooo patient and is also technically amazing. She made the time to come and meet me (Mum) before and really understand what we were trying to achieve, which I so appreciated, and takes the time to write up feedback after each session. She arrives armed with activities and extras in her back pocket in case my wriggly boy needs something different on that day. And in such a short time, his reading has improved significantly and his general confidence and willingness to try and work it out has shot up. We're so happy she's staying on to keep working with him once school goes back!
My daughter has been at Carly’s since she was 8 months old and is sadly leaving to start pre-school. Carly has been amazing from the get go, she’s goes above and beyond and is super flexible with hours when needed. The setting is like being with a family, I’m really sad that my daughter is leaving as if it was up to me she would stay with Carly forever. She has thrived at Carly’s and all the babies/toddlers get treated as her own. I would 100% recommend Carly to anyone!