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.
We couldn’t be happier with the care our two toddlers received. Anisa was warm, patient, and incredibly professional. she understood their routines, handled smoothly, and always kept them engaged with age-appropriate activities. Most importantly, our children felt safe, happy, and comfortable with her, which gave me complete peace of mind. She communicated clearly, was punctual, and treated our home and family with respect. We highly recommend her to any family looking for a caring, reliable, and experienced babysitter
A huge thanks to Gilly (and Crisse) for treating our daughter with a high standard of professionalism, education and care. The combination of indoor and outdoor activities and visiting many attractions has been incredible. It really does leave a positive impression on us all. So, keep up the excellent work. Well done xxx
My daughter was with Maria (soc) up until last year when we moved away from the area and still now she asks to see her and tells me stories of things they did together. She misses her very much and this shows how good she was. She was very flexible, always gave them healthy, nutritious meals and snacks. I felt happy and comfortable leaving my daughter with her. :)
We were so very pleased to find Katie and highly recommend her for childcare.
She feels like a very safe, experienced, skilled and caring pair of hands to look after our children. Katie is really gifted at what she does. She very quickly and intuitively got a sense of both our children's individual characters and connected and engaged with them and their needs. She instantly made us all feel at ease with her warmth and friendliness. We felt very confident leaving our children in her care.
We are so lucky to have Gilly & Crisse as the amazing childminders for our daughter. Viewing lots of places there was never an instinct of “love this setting” until I walked into Gilly’s home. Seeing the children playing so relaxed and happy in an obviously warm environment made it the place I wanted. And since Lily started it’s been obvious that it was the right choice. They’ve been amazing at settling her in and supporting her with her language development in particular. We can leave her there and know she’s safe and cared for with the same security as when we leave her with family. They do so many activities, and go so many places, it’s helped her come on leaps and bounds. We’re so glad we got a space with them!!
We've been with Vera for almost a year now, since my daughter was 14 months old, and it's been great to see my daughter adapting well once settled in as I headed back to work full-time. I was anxious at first since my daughter had separation anxiety and doesn't sleep well at night, but I can see that Vera really cares about the children in her care and works on building a trusting relationship with them. It's been a pleasure watching my daughter learn new things and enjoy her time together with her little peers.
Vera's setting is very clean and welcoming, and feels like a cosy home from home. She has been very mindful and accommodating of any allergies; my daughter seems to enjoy her meals and has become a better eater, and there are always a variety of indoor and outdoor activities at home, including excursions to the local park and library etc. and getting fresh air in rain or shine. Vera is communicative with any updates, she provides useful feedback, advice and reassurance if there are any concerns and it gives me peace to know that my daughter is safe and seems to be thriving in her care.
Our daughter has been with Hayley and Jan for over a year now, and I'm so glad we found them. My daughter was upset when away from her parents when she was young; however, Hayley and Jan were so patient with her, and now she loves going there every day and gets excited to go in the morning. We get updates throughout the day on how she is doing, along with pictures/videos, which certainly put you at ease. I know our daughter loves being there and gets plenty of snuggles when she needs them!
Georgia
Both of my children have been to Vicki, my son from the age of 1, and then a few years later my daughter. My husband and I are delighted that we found her. She has been fantastic with both of them. It is always a difficult time when your child first goes to childcare, but Vicki made the process so easy for all of us, with regular updates in a private Whatsapp chat, and regular photos so we could see what they had been up to. Vicki provides a range of activities for the children, from arts and crafts to baking, gardening, and yoga. She takes the children outside every day, and lets them experience different weathers and temperatures, and seasonal activities. She takes them to different places like the library, cafes, and toddler groups. My children always came home with exciting stories to tell. Thank you Vicki, you have been wonderful!
Emma has been looking after my son since he was 12 months old.
Her home is so warm and welcoming, I knew as soon as I stepped foot in there and met Emma she was the one to look after my son, and I was 100% right.
She takes him out every day to playgroup or soft play. My son loves it but at times he can get easily overwhelmed and I know through her regular updates she has picked up on this and gives him a little extra care when needed which is lovely and so reassuring.
My son always talks about Emma and the other children when he’s not with them and is so excited when I tell him he’s going to see them.
I’m very pleased with Emma, she is all round the best :)
Ellen
We worked Brenda for a few nights a week while our baby was 5-9 weeks old. Brenda gave us lots of confidence in how to manage overnight as first time parents, as well as spotting the severity of her reflux leading to a proper diagnosis. We learned a lot from watching Brenda interact with our daughter - she is a bit magic in how she creates a calm baby!
So after a horrendous incident that happened at a previous childminders with my daughter, I had to look for another childminder and found Little Starz.
Nothing has ever been too much for her and my daughter has been so much happier since starting here. She is a kind & caring childminder who cares deeply for the children who are in her care. My daughter has made friends there and has never had anything negative to say, she always comes out with the positive and can’t wait to tell me about her afternoon/evening when I’ve finished work.
Sophie
Claire looked after our son from when he was 2.5 to 5 years old. I cannot praise her enough. It took us ages to choose a child minder and we visited various ones in the area, eventually deciding on Claire. From the second we met her, her warmth of personality shone through, along with a fun energy and we knew she was the right choice. She is such a kind and caring soul and that is immediately obvious. Claire not only focused on keeping our son safe and entertained, but she also organised fun activities that stimulated his imagination and learning. Whether it was crafting, storytelling, or outdoor adventures, she always kept things fresh and exciting.
Her ability to connect with children is truly remarkable and our son absolutely adored her! Claire's engaging personality made every moment special, and her thoughtful approach to each child's needs ensured our son felt loved and supported.
She communicated with us regularly, sharing highlights of his day and ensuring we were always in the loop. If you're looking for someone who is not just a child minder but a true caregiver and friend to your child, look no further than Claire! She's a gem, and we feel incredibly lucky to have had her in our son's life.
My 4-year-old has been with Naila for the past 18 months, and i honestly couldn’t be more grateful. From the very beginning, Nailah has shown incredible patience, understanding, and genuine care—especially in supporting my child’s SEN needs and speech development.
I have seen such positive progress in my child’s confidence and overall development. The environment is calm, nurturing, and well-structured, and my child feels safe, happy, and supported every day.
Communication has always been excellent, and i feel fully involved and reassured. Nailah cooks a range of meals throughout the week and feeds my son well trying new dishes, my son absolutely loves Nailah
Adele is an absolutely fantastic childminder. She has been looking after our son since he was 11 months old. I was nervous about his settling in as he was not the most confident and Adele managed this perfectly. She was so reassuring and kept me updated all the time with his settling plan. He is incredibly happy in her setting and goes to her with open arms which is so reassuring to see as a parent.
Adele takes the kids on lots of outings, they have trips to toddler groups, out to the park, on the bus, there’s a lot of exposure they get and they have so much fun together.
He is always extremely well fed and again Adele provided a brilliant varied diet for him so always nice to hear and see how well he’s been eating.
In my experience Adele has always provided excellent communication which again is really reassuring as a parent.
I’m so incredibly happy with the care our son receives and would recommend Adele’s setting wholeheartedly.
Annie
I couldn’t be happier with Svetlana’s childminding. From day 1 she created safe, loving and stimulating environment where my both boys (6 and 4 yearls old) felt comfortable and confident. Both of them were always excited to go as Sveta kept them occupied with various activities throughout the day, including trips to the park which they loved. The most amazing thing is that I always kept up to date with their day, activities and food they ate as I would get lots of pictures on the day. I highly recommend this childminder to any parent looking for someone trustworthy, professional, and genuinely passionate about caring for children.
I’ve left my niece and nephew with Anisha several times, and every time I go to pick them up, they’re absolutely glowing with joy and excitement, often asking if they can stay a bit longer! What really stands out to me is that beyond engaging them in fun and educational activities, Anisha also gently encourages good manners and positive habits, like tidying up after playtime and showing respect when interacting with both their peers and adults. I would wholeheartedly recommend Anisha to any parent looking for someone caring, trustworthy, and truly attentive to their children’s wellbeing
We found Klaire after pulling our youngest out of nursery and I can hand on my heart say this was the best decision. Klaire is fantastic with the children in her care. The home is beautiful with a dedicated safe play room, full of age appropriate toys and learning activities and an enclosed rear garden with outdoor provisions.
My little boy is always full of fun stories from his days at Klaires and is always content and excited to go each morning. Klaire really brought out his confidence and his speech within a very short time of going.
The opportunities that Klaire provides on a daily basis are full of fun, learning and creativity. Plenty of social interactions with all of the trips out, play groups, parks, zoo trips, shops and play dates with other childminders and their children (to name a few)
I have been fully informed every day of their activities, development and their wellness. Plenty of updates with photos and LOTS of masterpieces of art work coming home.
Klaire and her family have all been very welcoming and have treat my child like he is apart of their own family.
I only wish I had found Klaire with my older 2 and I am already dreading leaving at the end of summer, ready for school.
Thank you for giving us such a wonderful experience with you.
Famella looked after our three kids after school, meaning she cooked, drove them to swimming classes and built a relationship with each of them. She was a wonderful safe pair of hands because every week was different but she was always reliable, punctual and not phased by our changing plans. We'd thoroughly recommend her for anyone looking for a calm, easy addition to their household.
