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.
I have 3 children and have always used nurseries until we found Kerry, Karen and their team. Rudy is nearly 3 and has been there since he was 1. Apart from genuine love, superb care and feeling like I’m leaving my child with family, Rudy is more school ready at this age than my other two children were. He can count, he is beginning to know phonics sounds, he knows every early years song, he can sit quietly and play, he can interact in a group. I am a teacher myself and Sunnyside plan all activities with EYFS Learning goals in mind and I am so impressed (and grateful) for the creativity shown in their resources. I can’t think of anything he hasn’t had an opportunity to experience and he is so independent because of this. Rudy receives nutritious, home cooked meals and absolutely loves Kerry’s garden. Every event in the annual calendar is celebrated fully and my other children are very jealous that they don’t get to go to Kerry’s! I receive photos and videos and communication throughout the day. This is my 5th childcare setting and others don’t compare. We are so happy.
Ann
Great service , Archie settled very well with such a friendly welcoming atmosphere , Archie started at 9 months old and is now 3 he has turned into such a clever cheeky boy with help from Angela , Archie started after a family break up and Angela was very helpful and supportive through the whole process I couldn’t recommend Angela enough
I think Halima is one of the best I have met, that's why I can recommend her with no hesitation. She is very professional, respectful, communicates well, so I know what I stand on even if she is busy. I visited her to get to know briefly before I brought my daughter in. She is very warm, friendly and her place is clean. My daughter had just been with Halima last weekend for 4hrs and didn't want to go home. Halima has good prices as well. She is in town centre, which is a perfect location. I trust her and hoping for a long-term cooperation. Thank you Halima.
Sylwia
Sophie has been taking care of my 2 oldest boys and taking them to school for me since I've been unwell. My boys absolutely adore her, they look forward to seeing her every morning and run to the door when she arrives. Sophie is always on time or early and is extremely reliable. I've booked her in for babysitting while away for a gig and my boys are so excited. I trust Sophie wholeheartedly with my children, I know they are in good hands. My eldest is autistic and adhd and my middle has suspected ADHD.
MrsHVO
We feel incredibly lucky to have found Ashley. She has been caring for our two boys for the past two years, and she has had such a positive impact on their lives. She is warm, attentive, and truly nurturing, always making sure they are happy, safe, and well cared for. She puts so much effort into planning fun activities and taking them on lovely days out, which they always come home excited to tell us about.
The bond she has built with them is so special , they absolutely adore her and get so excited every time they go to her house, which says everything about the environment she creates. It gives us complete peace of mind knowing they are in such caring and capable hands. We couldn’t recommend Ashley highly enough she really is an amazing childminder.
Abbie
We are very grateful to Louisa for taking care of our daughter over the past 8 months. She has been incredibly patient and caring throughout. She always made an effort to understand our child’s individual needs and personality, which helped our daughter feel comfortable and happy in her care.
Louisa is also very conscious about providing nutritious food and encouraging the children to drink enough water during the day, which we really appreciated as parents. It was reassuring to know our daughter was in a safe and nurturing environment.
Nyssa has been absolutely fantastic with my children. I couldn't recommend her highly enough! I have had my now 5 year old boy with her and now my twin 2 year old girls. All of them absolutely love spending time with her and her young family! They get to go on so many adventures and spend lots of time doing creative things throughout the day (stuff I never seem to have the time for). Nyssa speaks very eloquently (something my wife and I liked as our boys speech was coming on quite slowly before we sent him) and seems like a very naturally nurturing person that the kids are very responsive too. Wouldn't hesitate to use her again if we had another!
Mariya has been really fantastic helping with our daughter (18 months old). She is warm and playful with our daughter who is always delighted to see her and loves their play time! She has also been very helpful and flexible with arrangements and completely professional with her communications etc. We highly recommend Mariya!
My daughter started attending Karen's at around 10 months old. I went for a visit a few months before to see if we were a good fit for Karen and her for us. I knew immediately that it was perfect for my daughter. My daughter is now nearly 4 years old and is sadly moving on to attend school nursery. Karen has always had an incredibly friendly, nurturing and approachable manner, she is amazing with my daughter and all the children who attend. My daughter frequently tells me she loves Karen and adores her time there. She has a very calm and clean home space which is perfect for littles. Karen treats my daughter like an extension of her own, always has great communication with myself and does so many fun activities with the children like attending fun groups and outings to soft plays. I only have the highest of praise for Karen and will always recommend her to others.
Kristy looked after our first child for 2 years and in that time I never doubted that they were happy, well cared for and developing all sorts of skills. Kristy's is the perfect mix of a nursery and home setting that feels so personal for each child but also gives them the exposure to a busy, stimulating environment. Kristy always goes above and beyond to make sure all of the children are having an amazing time every day and that parents' lives are as easy as possible.
We love Kristy and her staff so much that our second child has been signed up since before they were born!
Steph has cared for our daughter since she was 5 months old she is now five years old. During this time, Steph has consistently shown herself to be reliable, caring, and highly professional.
Steph creates a warm, safe, and nurturing environment where children feel happy and secure. She is patient, caring , and genuinely interested in the wellbeing and development of the children she cares for. Our daughter has always looked forward to spending time with her and has benefited greatly from the engaging activities, structure, family environment and encouragement that Steph provides.
I have particularly appreciated Steph’s excellent communication, flexibility, and dependable nature. Whether helping with routines, supporting learning and social skills, or simply offering kindness and reassurance, Steph has always gone above and beyond.
I would not hesitate to recommend Stef to any family looking for a trustworthy and dedicated childminder. I am confident that she will provide wonderful support to any children in her care.
Amanda has been absolutely fantastic for my child. They started going around when they turned 1, and almost 2 years later we are so glad to have made that decision. It has helped our little one blossom and he loves spending time with Amanda and the other children, they are always happy to see each other.
Amanda is both sensible and kind, and takes the time to get to know all of the children in her care really well, adapting the activities to their needs. When we were recently at a playgroup, he chose to go to Amanda for a cuddle when he was feeling tired, which I think is a marker of how happy he is with her.
The children go out every day to the park, woodlands and playgroups as well as adventures further afield such as the discovery story centre in Stratford or even Buckingham palace. They regularly go to places like the library and will sometimes go to Lidl to get ingredients for a recipe they are making together. We really like that Amanda is a Forest Childcare Practitioner, and she helps the children develop a love of being outside and in nature.
Her activities and preparation are amazing, much better than many nurseries I have come across even. The activities are always carefully thought through including a good mix of free and creative play, along with specific activities to build skills (eg fine motor skills, playdough to build finger strength for writing, practising with safe scissors etc). She rotates the toys according to the children's interests and needs, for example items to practice going to the dentist, opticians or doctors before a child has an appointment. We would recommend her for both older/preschool children as well as younger children.
She has regular, consistent routines that the children know and respond to well. When needed, her approach to discipline/correction is firm but fair and always kind. The food she provides is varied and healthy and means we don't need to worry about providing a packed lunch. She provides pictures and an update message every day, and regularly passes of community news and local authority parent communications too.
We would highly recommend Amanda, I feel that my little one sees her as part of the extended family and I am glad we chose this option instead of a nursery where it felt like he could be just another child in a crowd.
It was a last minute ask that Zizi was able to accommodate. Kids loved the garden and walks. Communication was marvellous.
Brenda supported us as a night nanny for several weeks after the birth of our second child. We had worked with Brenda with our first child and were keen for her support again this time around. She was calm, flexible and helped with getting our baby into a good routine for the nights. She went with our child’s lead, paying close attention to her weight, development, my requests (as I wanted to exclusively breastfeed) and medical advice. Thank you!
My little boy started here in the baby room (caterpillars) in January of this year. He had never been left with anyone before I was super nervous however he settled immediately the staff were so warm and welcoming and have a lovely little routine that staff have always kept me updated about. They have an online app that tells me when he has slept, nappy changes etc. He does lots of fun activities and plays outside everyday too. The rooms he is in doesn’t hold an overwhelming amount of children so it gives a real homely feeling knowing the staff can give each children the time and attention they need.
My son’s speech has come on so much since he has started he is now singing full nursery rhymes too, he loves the music and movement sessions they do every day!
The staff are constantly sat with the children and engaging them in activities they know my son so well and keep me updated on what they will be working on with him next. The management team are super friendly too they are really easy to talk to and are happy to answer any queries… it’s great to see managers who actually come in the rooms and play with the children!
RKS BrightSparks is absolutely wonderful!
My son has been attending RKS BrightSparks since 2024, and it has been such a joy to see him thrive here. From day one, he has loved every moment; he always talks about how much he enjoys the environment, and you can tell he feels happy, safe, and excited to go in each day.
The staff are truly exceptional. They are so kind, attentive, patient, and caring; they don’t just look after my little one, they genuinely nurture him. They know every child individually, support their unique needs, and make learning and play fun and meaningful. My little one is an extremely picky eater and they have continue to support him and I have seen tremendous improvements.
Over these years, my son has grown so much; socially, emotionally, and in his confidence and skills. I can see how much he has learned and developed, and that is all thanks to the wonderful team here.
I couldn’t recommend RKS BrightSparks enough. It’s more than just a nursery, it’s a warm, loving second home, and we are so grateful for everything they do.
My toddler Dylan has been with Charlotte for only four months but it feels like ages. She has been amazing since the first day he arrived in January. She provides a warm, homely stay and looks after the children with love. They do so many things with her - days out to the park, the lakes, different playgroups, and also does so many arts and crafts at home. I’ve got so many drawings from Dylan. She really goes all out for special occasions too such as Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Easter. I am so so happy with Charlotte looking after Dylan and he will stay with her until he goes to school. If I could, I would give her 10 stars. If your baby goes joins for Monday and Tuesdays, Dylan will be their new friend. 🤍
Sammy02
My son loves coming here! Danielle is amazing with him and he loves seeing her and her beautiful family so much! Her home is amazing with the best toys and a proper homely environment! I love dropping him off and knowing he is loved and cared for by such a lovely lady! ❤️