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.
Kayleigh has been a nanny to our twins for the last 11 years, which in itself probably tells you how highly we regard her. We initial met through this website.
With our children starting secondary school, it is (sadly!) time for another family to benefit from the love and care that our children have enjoyed throughout their early years.
We are very happy to provide a more comprehensive reference for prospective familes or answer any questions you may have.
Ashley is a dream childminder, she is very caring, kind, passionate about her role! She has been looking after my daughter now for a few weeks, Darcie-Ann is currently 13 months old and she feels safe, cared for by her! She is always happy to go to her for the day! Darcie-Ann loves to fall asleep cuddling Ashley!
The updates i get through the day reassures me as a first time parent, and her communication is top notch!
I feel comfortable with her, knowing my daughter is in safe hands, my daughters development has come on leaps & bounds since being with Ashley! Her home is beautiful and she has all the right age appropriate toys for her to be able to learn and play with. Ashley also thinks outside the box which I love, eg: They done a hand & footprint on canvas which was a beautiful gift to recieve. Ashley is accommodating and very helpful with times and pick ups as well. She has always been there for us! She genuinely has the biggest heart and is not judgemental at all. I am lucky to have found someone who has the same outlook on a child's journey and how important it is for each individual to learn and grow at their own pace. I am looking forward to her journey with Ashley :-)
Gemma
When we looked at childminders the plan was to find one until a space became available at our chosen nursery, but then we met Lou! She is just amazing and knew this is where my son was going to stay permanently! He absolutely thrived in her care, starting off so shy and clingy to so happy loud and independent. She gave him the best foundation and confidence ready to start school and I can’t thank her enough for the love and care she provided him in the 2 years he was there, we will miss her so much.
Amy S
I’m really grateful for all the help and care faree has given my kid. She is kind, patient and genuinely caring, and my kid was always happy and comfortable with her. fareeha has been very reliable and supportive, which made things so much easier for me. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for someone they can trust with their children. ❤️
both of my girls went to this nursery. The staff are lovely and warm. They care about the children and their wellbeing.
One of the best things about this nursery is that on special occasions such as Christmas and easter, they go all out with homemade gifts which speaking to others is not something most nurseries would do.
Karen, Carlie and jo are very approachable if you have any concerns.
overall both my daughters really enjoyed going here and I would highly recommend
I would highly recommend Purnima. We absolutely love the care she gives our son, who is 1.5 years old.
We originally started at a nursery setting, but our son didn’t settle at all. There was so much crying and distress over the months we tried, and it was really difficult to see him so unhappy. Then we found Purnima, and instantly, from the moment we walked through the door, we knew he would be happy there.
He has now been with Purnima for 6 months and is so happy and settled. He goes in with a smile and comes home so chatty, babbling & singing about his day. Even after holidays, he is so excited to see Purnima again, and he absolutely loves spending time with her family too!
Purnima is fantastic. She keeps us regularly informed about what the children have been up to and is always so approachable and lovely to communicate with. We have complete confidence in the care she provides, and it is such a relief knowing our son is somewhere he is genuinely happy and loved.
We look forward to continuing our time with Purnima and will definitely be sending our daughter to her too!
My little girl struggles to leave me but with Jo ,Vicki and Donna they have been amazing with her , shown her patient and care and she settled in so well. She has learnt so much and really grown a personality since being here. It’s like home from home and such a lovely feeling, when you leave you know your child in good hands with lots of love and care.
When we first started looking for a babysitter we were anxious and booked in several sitters for interviews. Claire was the first sitter to come for interview, and as soon as she left we cancelled the others because we knew she was the one. We could tell from the way our toddler interacted with Claire that she had lots of experience working with children they instantly gelled and were reading and playing together without us in the room on the first meeting. Beyond that with Claire’s experience and qualifications you know your child is going to be in safe hands. Claire communicates very well and offers car as if it were you providing it for example with things like bedtime routine she was able to get our little one off to sleep easily by following the usual routine and making them feel at ease knowing they were being cared for by someone we trust.
We can’t really speak highly enough of Claire as she has provided us with reassurance that our toddler is safe whilst we take much needed time out for ourselves.
So go ahead and get booking her as you won’t regret it but also don’t steal out sitter 🤣
We were in a bit of a tight spot as we had an event to attend and needed someone to look after our girls. From the moment Zera arrived, the girls were immediately drawn to her and honestly did not stop playing!
Zera kept us updated regularly while we were out, which was really reassuring and meant we could actually relax and enjoy our evening. She is genuinely so lovely, kind and gentle, and you can tell she is naturally really good with children.
The girls had such a lovely time with her and we felt completely comfortable leaving them in her care. We will definitely be using Zera again and would happily recommend her to other families.
Lin
If you're looking for childminders, look no further! Our daughter was with Mandy and Kev for two years before starting preschool. She initially went to a nursery but we weren't happy with the setting or service, so we were incredibly pleased to find Mandy and Kev (particularly as they had availability at relatively short notice).
Mandy and Kev are absolutely brilliant - they get to know the children and parents really well and prioritise a very personal service. They were able to give us advice on lots of things including sleep, behaviour and potty training.
They have so many wonderful toys and activities both indoors and out, and the children are taken on trips to the park, garden centres, a weekly childminders group and more.
They were also very flexible and allowed us to alter our days/hours (where possible) when our work circumstances changed.
Overall, we were really pleased with the childcare that Mandy and Kev provided and our second daughter is due to start with them in a few months. The name of their business couldn't be more fitting - it really is 'home from home' childcare!
Jo, Vicky and Donna have looked after my son since he was 14 months old and I couldn’t be happier with the care he receives.
They create such a warm, nurturing environment and it genuinely feels like a home away from home. My son absolutely loves going and is always excited to see them, which gives me so much reassurance that he is happy, safe and in great hands.
They provide a brilliant variety of activities and regularly take the children out to parks, baby groups and soft play. There is a real focus on learning and development, following the EYFS framework, while still making everything fun and engaging.
Communication is excellent. I receive regular photos, reports and daily written updates and I’ve always felt comfortable raising any feedback or questions.
It’s also the thoughtful extras that make them special. I was so pleasantly surprised when they organised a Christmas party for the children in 2025.
I would wholeheartedly recommend Jo, Vicky and Donna to any parent looking for a caring, engaging and genuinely lovely childcare setting.
Jo, Donna and Vicki are an amazing team who provide an excellent standard of care for kids. My child arrived at 1 year and has thrived with Jo and the team. Her home setting is fantastic but they take the kids out to parks, playgroups and activities. They also have extensive crafts, toys and things for kids to do at home while also providing personalised work from the children. Donna and Vicki are excellent helpers and treat all the children like their own. There is always lots of singing and story time.
An excellent setting where you child will enjoy going to and they will thrive. We loved our time here.
I originally had my first born with Jo back in 2024, this was a big jump for me but I’ve never looked back since . With now my second born attending Little Tiddlers with Jo, Donna & Vicki - I would not trust anyone else. A beautiful, clean home with constant improvement & well thought environments for the children to learn and play. I know my children are loved and looked after like they are in their own home and have come on leaps and bounds in the care of 3 extremely lovely ladies who go above and beyond. Couldn’t recommend them enough and if I have more children I wouldn’t look elsewhere!
Jaz is honestly the most wonderful childminder/babysitter we have ever had. Jaz was a childminder for Ted, our youngest, from the age of 12 months, and we couldn’t have been happier with her. So much so, we continued to have her as our regular babysitter for the last five years.
She genuinely loevs our three children, and they love her.. They all get so excited when she babysits for us. Jaz is caring, kind, trustworthy and reliable. She never lets us down and always makes sure the children are happy, safe and feeling loved.
Jaz always goes the extra mile, whether it’s the little things she does for the children, such as Elf on the Shelf, birthday presents or reading their favourite books. She will also tidy up and do the little things for us that mean a lot. She will always go out of her way to help us and has become so much more than our childminder — she is a true friend and feels like part of our family.
Her husband, Sean, is equally lovely, caring and welcoming, and together. They have created such a warm and happy environment for our children and always stay professional.
We couldn’t recommend Jaz highly enough. She is an incredibly special person, and we feel very lucky to have her looking after our children.
We couldn’t be happier with our experience at Happy Days Preschool. Our daughter joined when she was just two years old and stayed until she was nearly five, and throughout her time there she was always so happy, settled and excited to go in.
She absolutely loved all of the members of staff, who were incredibly patient, kind, caring and attentive towards her. They went above and beyond to make her feel comfortable, supported and confident, and we are so grateful for everything they did for her. They were also remarkable in helping us with potty training, making what could have been a stressful stage so much easier for both our daughter and us.
One of the things that impressed us most was the incredible creativity they brought into the children’s activities. The crafts they made with the children for occasions such as Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and Christmas were absolutely amazing. The thought, effort and imagination that went into them was truly special, and we have treasured every single one.
I have never been so impressed by the creativity and opportunities they gave our daughter, and it has definitely inspired her own love of crafting, which she still enjoys now.
Happy Days has given our daughter such a wonderful start, filled with happy memories, friendships, creativity and confidence. We will always be incredibly grateful to the whole team for the love, care and dedication they showed her. We would wholeheartedly recommend Happy Days Preschool to any parent looking for a warm, caring and creative environment for their child. ❤️
Lizzie
My little girl started shortly after turning 2 and had a really tough time being away from me. All of the ladies were so patient and helpful during the transition and trialled many different things to help her settle in. Ruby absolutely loved her experience at happy days and has grown so much confidence and so many skills since attending. There is great communication between the pre school and us as parents. They do some amazing activities with the children and plan lots of things to get the families involved. With it being smaller than most nursery’s, you can see the children have an amazing relationship with the adults, where they feel safe and content. I would 100% recommend this pre school to everyone!
We have had such a wonderful experience with Happy Days Pre-School. The staff are absolutely lovely, caring and supportive, and you can really see how much they genuinely care about every child.
Our daughter has been very happy there and has grown so much in confidence. She always enjoys going in and comes home happy, which for us as parents says everything. The staff have created such a warm, friendly and welcoming environment that it really feels like a little family.
We are extremely grateful for all the care, patience and encouragement they have given our daughter. We could not have asked for a better pre-school and would highly recommend Happy Days to any parent looking for a caring and nurturing place for their child.
My child was with Diane from 9 months old until they started school, so she was a big part of their early years.
Diane provided a consistent and reliable childcare arrangement for us over that time, which we really appreciated. It was reassuring to know our child was settled and familiar with their surroundings, and Diane supported them through those important early years and the transition to starting school.
We’re grateful for the care she provided over the years and for everything she did for our child during that time. We wish Diane all the best for the future.
Chrissy is the BEST!! Chrissy and her wonderful team truly felt like family to us.
My baby had never been looked after by anyone else when she started at Chrissy’s at just 11 months old. From the very beginning, Chrissy made us feel so supported and reassured, with lots of settling-in days and complete flexibility to make the transition as comfortable as possible. Before long, Chrissy’s became such a happy and special place for my little one that she would reach over to Chrissy with a smile, ready to start her day.
Chrissy is so warm, kind, caring and everything you could want and need when looking for a loving, supportive and nurturing environment for your child. What really stood out to us was how much thought Chrissy puts into every child in her care. She genuinely takes the time to understand their individual personalities, needs, interests and little quirks, and you can see how much she thinks about what will make each child happy, comfortable and confident. Nothing ever feels like an afterthought — everything is so carefully considered with the children's care and happiness at the heart of everything.
She is also incredibly reliable and trustworthy, which gave us such peace of mind as parents. We always felt that our little one was in the safest and most capable hands, and that Chrissy would go above and beyond to make sure she was happy, cared for and thriving. Knowing that someone cared so deeply about our child and knew her so well made leaving her each day so much easier.
The care and attention given to the children is exceptional, and the activities and fun they have are endless. From incredible trips to the RAF Museum, City Farms and the Zoo, to name just a few and adventures to weekly forest school and special music classes, every day brought new experiences and opportunities to learn and explore. We loved receiving updates about all the wonderful activities and outings they had been on — everything was so varied, thoughtful and exciting.
My baby reached so many amazing milestones whilst in Chrissy’s care. She came on leaps and bounds with her speech, group and individual play, confidence and independence, including feeding herself. It was so lovely to see how much she developed and flourished in such a happy and encouraging environment.
We feel incredibly grateful to have found Chrissy and her team. The love, care, thought and dedication they give the children is truly special, and we couldn’t have wished for a better place for our little one to grow, learn and be so happy.