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.
Our 15 month old started with Rachel just a few weeks ago after having a bumpy start at nursery and it’s been the best decision. Since we’ve moved him to Rachel’s, he comes home so happy and we can already see how much he is learning with her. Rachel is such a lovely, understanding, kind and caring person. She opened her home and her setting to us early on and hosted many settling in sessions to ensure our son had the best possible start. He settled in pretty much immediately and we haven’t looked back since. Thank you Rachel, we really do feel so lucky to have you :)
Nosheen has been looking after my two daughters (aged 2.5 and 1), and I couldn’t be happier with the care she provides. She is warm, energetic, caring, and incredibly accommodating. Both of my girls genuinely enjoy spending time with her, which gives me complete peace of mind when leaving them in her care. She also makes amazing food which my girls enjoy every day.
It’s clear that Nosheen truly loves what she does, and that shines through in the way she interacts with the children. She is understanding, reliable, and creates a nurturing environment where little ones can thrive. My daughters are thriving in her care and love being with her. I would highly recommend her to any parent looking for a trustworthy and dedicated childminder.
Sarah has been an absolute blessing for our family. As a parent of a premature baby, finding someone I could completely trust was incredibly important and from day one Sarah made us feel supported, understood and reassured.
She is warm, caring, professional and exceptionally experienced. Her approach combines genuine kindness with practical common sense, creating an environment where children feel safe, happy and confident. She is flexible and understanding, always willing to work with families and adapt when needed.
The activities she plans are fantastic. Every day brings new opportunities for learning, creativity, exploration, and fun. Her home feels like a little wonderland for children, full of engaging experiences and opportunities to make wonderful friendships.
Communication with parents is excellent. Sarah keeps us informed, involved and reassured and she always takes the time to discuss our child’s development and wellbeing.
What makes Sarah truly special is that her support extends beyond the children. She has been a source of encouragement and understanding for me as a mum too, especially during the challenges that come with caring for a premature baby.
Sarah feels less like a childminder and more like an extension of our family. We couldn’t be happier with the care she provides and would recommend her wholeheartedly to any parent looking for a nurturing, trustworthy and highly skilled childminder.
EwaGorsk
Our little boy has been in Sarah’s care since September 2023, and we truly couldn’t fault the experience. During this time, he has grown into an independent, bright, and capable little character.
Sarah has supported us through key milestones such as potty training and sleep training. She is always available to offer advice or answer any questions at any time of day. Her support has been invaluable.
She consistently encourages the children to use good manners and to be kind to others, which we really appreciate. We also love the arts and crafts our son brings home, both for special occasions and as part of his everyday activities.
Our son has made many wonderful friendships in her care, including with other childminders’ children. We especially enjoy receiving daily photos of their activities and seeing how happy and engaged they are throughout the day.
I cannot recommend Sarah highly enough—she is an exceptional childminder who has shown so much love and care towards our son. We will genuinely miss her when he moves on to nursery in September, but we will remain in contact.
Katietay
Would highly recommend Natalie, she takes great care of my 18 month old, he loves going to hers. She does a wide range of activities with the children, and always makes it fun. She also collects my 6 year old from school, he can be apprehensive but she went out of her way to make him feel comfortable. She is very flexible and great communication.
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.