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.
Dija worked with us from December 2024 to June 2025 as a part time nanny and household help. Dija has an amazing attitude - she’s is positive, enthusiastic, punctual, reliable and extremely hard working. She came over early in the morning to help get our three boys ready for school, and stayed to help tidy the house. Then some afternoons she would cook tea, help with bath time, and look after the boys, especially if I was at an activity with one of them. She’s completely trustworthy, very professional, and a delight to have around. Would recommend!
Alex
Our daughter started with Stacey when she was 15 months old and stayed until she started preschool. Initially, we found looking for childcare quite overwhelming and quickly realised that we wanted her to be in a home setting as opposed to a bigger nursery. Luckily, we found Acorns 2 Oaks, which far exceeded even our highest expectations. Our daughter absolutely loved going there and we were always confident knowing that she was in a safe, supportive and nurturing environment. We really appreciated Stacey’s knowledge and expertise of the early years framework and her wealth of experience in working with children in different settings over the course of her career. She really has a way with children - she is compassionate, caring and gentle. The range of activities and trips offered was incredible and it’s clear that Stacey puts a huge amount of care and attention into planning a stimulating schedule for the children that is both fun and supports their development. Similarly, Stacey offered a fantastic range of healthy meals, exposing children from an early age into a variety of flavours, textures etc.
The bond our daughter developed with Stacey and her family is really special - so much so that she’s recently started going there again after school and is thrilled to be back! We also loved that she was with a small group of children that she got to know really well and some of those friendships have continued to this day.
Acorns 2 Oaks is managed very professionally and Stacey communicates her policies clearly. There is a robust sickness policy in place, which ultimately mitigates the risk of children passing on illnesses. We found Stacey incredibly approachable and she was always will to work with us if we were facing challenges (e.g. when our daughter was teething).
In short, I would recommend Stacey to anyone looking for childcare in South Bristol without hesitation. Our daughter absolutely thrived with her.
I found Charlie, to be incredibly calm, reliable and supportive, and a real reassurance to our family during the early days with our twins. She has a gentle, natural way with newborns and was especially supportive to my wife, offering practical help alongside genuine care and reassurance. Her strong awareness of safety and routine meant we always felt our babies were in very safe and capable hands, and I would happily recommend her to any family seeking trustworthy support during the newborn stage.
Daniel
Our baby is only just 1 so when looking for a childminder to look after her, we only wanted THE BEST! Our baby was a little miracle, she's already been through so much in her little life (born prem) & is still so tiny, so I needed to know the care she was getting would match that from home. I wanted some normality for her and also me to go back to work a few days a week. That is exactly what we get from Gemma. We started out doing a few hours a day and built up gradually until our baby was ready. She now puts her hands out for her when we get there (she doesn't talk yet) to go in so we know she's more than happy. Gemma said to me 'Your her safety blanket and your trusting me with your whole world. We do this at whatever pace is needed. Whilst she's with me I'll be her safety blanket and protect her like my own' and honestly this is exactly what she does. This woman is nothing short of Amazing! We get regular updates throughout the day regarding how she is, what food she's had, naptimes, photos and if they've been on a trip out etc. Gemma encourages her to interact with the other children when she's ready and also helps with her development and motor skills. Gemma is genuine, caring, kind and absolutely loves and adores her and I couldn't ask for anyone better to look after our child when we can't. Our baby will be staying there, learning, having fun & thriving at Gemma's until she's ready for school. I would highly recommend her to anyone and would never go anywhere else. We appreciate all you do! Thank you Gemma ❤️
Lucero looked after my 3 month old baby girl and 5 year old boy when I was in the country for 3 weeks in January. She took care of them every day (anything from 4 hours for 12 hours) and she was always punctual, enthusiastic and eager to spend time with them. She did everything for my baby girl (bathing, clothing, feeding, changing etc) and also took great care of my 5 year old, always keeping him entertained with new activities and keeping him occupied. My son was very sad to say goodbye to her! I would definitely recommend her and will definitely be using her when when were back in the country in the future.
Kristy has been teaching our children for about five months.
She is an excellent teacher who provides very thoughtful and careful instruction in speaking, writing, and reading, always tailored to the children’s level.
Most importantly, our children enjoy the lessons so much that they want to continue learning with her.
We highly recommend her as an English tutor.
We needed temporary childcare while our nanny was away and my friends nanny, who I’ve gotten to know quite well told me her sister was available and she’s great so I assumed her sister would be too and I was right. Rufran is very reliable, very punctual, she looked after my 16month old and three year old and they loved her and were always thrilled to see her. She cooked incredible meals for them and made extra for us which was amazing, she kept the kitchen tidy and was keen to help out with whatever needed doing. I’m so glad we met her and will be requiring her services again soon I’m sure.
Our son has been with Sharon since he was just 9 months old, and we couldn’t be happier with the care she has provided. From the very beginning, he settled in incredibly well, which was hugely reassuring for us as new parents.
The environment she creates is warm, nurturing and consistent, and it’s clear that she genuinely cares for the children she looks after. Over the time he has been with her, our son has flourished — both in confidence and development. Sharon is very knowledgeable and always happy to help with our son’s development. We are very pleased that we have found Sharon and would highly recommend her services to other parents.
I was incredibly anxious about going back to work when my daughter was only 4 months old, I opted for a childminder for more 1:1 care. This was the best decision I ever made! I have absolute confidence in Gemma and have never felt my daughter was anything other than loved, respected and cared for to the best extent by Gemma. My daughter has been with Gemma for around 2.5 years now and bounces in every morning. I couldn’t have wished for a better childminder.
She was incredibly helpful and kind to us. When we moved to this area, she was a wonderful support for our little son. She looked after him really well and was always so kind to us. She often entertained our son by taking him out to farms and parks, and Peter was always so happy after visiting her. Her kindness truly made a positive difference in our lives. I can only recommend her.
my daughter has been with belén since july 2025 and has come on leaps and bounds with her speech (as well as spanish!) she is always happy and has so much fun when she is there. she talks fondly about being with belén and the friends she has made. parents are kept up to date with an app to see what the children have been up to and what they have eaten. i can’t thank belén enough for all she does with the children she looks after. she is a true angel and i am so grateful to have found her.
I found Charlie, to be extremely reliable, calm and professional. She has a very natural way with children and is highly attuned to their emotional needs. Her safeguarding awareness and ability to create a settled, nurturing environment made a real difference to our family. I would highly recommend her to any family seeking consistent, thoughtful support.
kia
Sophie has helped with school pick up and after care for my two boys and has been fantastic. She is reliable, professional and just so lovely - my boys really liked and warmed to her immediately (and they can be picky!). Comms are easy too. I highly recommend her.
JontyS
Mari cared for our two children from March 2025 to February 2026 for 28 hours per week. She is a kind, calm and highly child-focused nanny who quickly built a lovely bond with both children.
We really valued her Montessori-inspired approach and the thoughtful activities she introduced, particularly arts and crafts, which encouraged independent play and creativity. Our children thrived under her care.
Mari was always attentive to our children’s safety and emotional wellbeing. Our youngest has food allergies and Mari was extremely careful, giving us complete peace of mind. Communication was always clear and reliable.
We are sad to be losing Mari due to a change in our family circumstances and would happily recommend her to any family.
Simone
We were greeted with smiles and warmth from Colin from day one and our 11 month old settled in quickly. Colin had paid close attention to her routine, likes and dislikes, confirming details (like her preferred radio channel for naps!) on day one so there was minimal disruption to routine. At collection she is happy and energised and it is clear they have built a great rapport.
Allyson ensures professional, clear and prompt communication, so that all paperwork is handled efficiently. Holidays are communicated at the start of the year, which makes planning a breeze.
We were extremely lucky to find Tiny Tots and recommend them without reservation.
