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.
Row looked after our girls from aged 12 and 10 months respectively. Our eldest had struggled to settle at nursery
so we were looking for something smaller and more homely and it worked because she settled instantly on starting with Aunty Row. Row’s warmth and interest in the children in her care shines through and we will always be grateful to her for giving our girls such a safe and nurturing start. Both moved onto kindergarten before school and the kindergarten staff commented on how confident they were; which we credit in large part to their positive experience with Row.
Asma has been looking after my son for nearly two years, and I couldn’t be happier with the care she provides. She is kind, caring, patient, and loving towards him. It gives me great peace of mind knowing that my son is in safe hands while I’m at work. She has become such an important part of his life, and I truly appreciate all the love, care, and attention she gives him. I’m so grateful to have found such a wonderful childminder. I would highly recommend Asma to any parent looking for someone trustworthy, caring, and reliable to look after their little ones. ❤️
Hollie and Mia looked after my little girl in their previous setting and I couldn't recommend them more highly. My little girl settled in very quickly with them and I always felt she was well-looked after, having a great relationship with Hollie, her keyworker. She absolutely thrived, leaving as a confident, clever and very sociable little girl!
My son has been attending Panda Cubs since the beginning of September. Being a first time mum I was very anxious when it came to returning to work and where I was going to send my little boy for childcare. We visited the setting earlier in the year and instantly felt the warmth and caring nature from both Clair and Nicky. My little boy loved his initial visit and his settling in sessions - he was confident and full of smiles and giggles.
Initially when my son started attending in September he didn’t settle straight away and I think this was down to him just missing me and the change in routine. However Clair, Nicky, Maria and Ethan were all amazing with my son, making accommodations and helping his transition the best they could and I couldn’t be more thankful. Clair would send me daily updates and keep me in the loop of how my son was doing. This was important to me and helped to ease my own anxiety.
Fast forward just under a month and my son had settled in beautifully! He is now always so excited to go to Panda Cubs and always turns up with a smile. Clair still sends me updates which I love and I also really like the variety of activities and experiences my son gets to be a part of when attending. Clair’s knowledge of the EYFS is very clear and when going through my son’s development with me this is done in both a professional and personable manner. The setting is like a home from home and is always very clean and beautiful toys and resources available for the children. The food provided is also exceptional, my son eats very well at Panda Cubs and enjoys the variety of meals he has.
My little boy’s development has come on so much since attending Panda Cubs and I honestly feel like he’s doing something new every day! I cannot thank Clair, Nicky, Maria and Ethan enough for the wonderful care they provide. It’s meant I have been able to return to work with less guilt and anxiety because I know he’s being so beautifully cared for and nurtured in his development. Panda Cubs really is an amazing childcare setting and we will definitely be using them for any future children too!
Jade
Our daughter spent 2 happy years being cared for by Mia and Hollie at a previous setting.
She loved going in and every day there was something different to play with and explore.
The girls are caring and fun. They are always up to speed on the latest training and advice and take their jobs very seriously to provide the perfect setting for little growing explorers.
They will always come up with new ways to cater for every child to meet their needs.
I will always treasure the time my daughter spent with them. She was very happy and safe and as parents that’s all you wish for.
I had Afshin over to help with my 3.5 year old and 8 month old for a few hours. I was not sure how things would go as my 8 month old has never spent any time with anyone other than me and her dad.
However I was surprised how quickly she settled with Afshin! Afshin was an absolute natural with my baby.
and my 3.5 year old was calling Afshin her "best friend forever" at the end which explains it all. Afshin was able to keep her busy and played with her at her level. Even though I was in the house, Afshin made sure I was not disturbed.
amazing experience and will definitely book again as needed.
thank u so much Afshin!
When I first started looking for a nursery for my daughter, who was just one year old at the time, I wanted to find a real home away from home—and that is exactly what I found with Akansha’s.
My daughter settled in so quickly, and it has been wonderful to see how caring and attentive Akansha and her helper Simran is. They give equal attention to all the children’s needs and are never forceful. Instead, they allow each child to be themselves, respond in their own time, and explore at their own pace without feeling overwhelmed.
My daughter is truly thriving in their care. The range of activities they plan keeps her engaged, helps her learn and develop new skills, and encourages her to interact and work alongside other children from such a young age. It has been lovely to see her confidence grow and her personality come through in such a warm and supportive environment.
I couldn’t be happier with the care and warmth they provide, and I would highly recommend them to any parent looking for a nurturing and homely environment for their child.
Wow!! Where do I even begin? My three year old daughter joined Panda cubs when they first opened in January 2025 and it was the best decision I made for her. As soon as you walk into panda cubs, it feels like home. It's decorated beautifully and on our first visit, my daughter happily took her shoes off and explored the environment with Clair and Nicky. I instantly knew, that this was going to be the next chapter for my daughter.
In a short period of time Clair and Nicky established a strong rapport with my daughter , knew her inside out, provided her with a range of experiences that supported her whole development and made sure that she was school ready! She really was ready for school and flourished in her new environment. I can't thank them both enough for the amazing impact that they had on her in such a period of time.
My son has been a panda cub for over a year and once again I couldn't imagine him anywhere else. As any parent knows returning after maternity leave is so difficult, but Clair and Nicky made this change so much easier than I had experienced before. He settled into pandas amazingly. They continued to support his weaning process perfectly - the food is delicious and always a variety. Even my daughter still talks about Panda meals!
Clair truly plans the best days for her cubs, everyday is different. She even plans the trips according to the child's interests or next steps. When I am at work, I don't feel guilty as I know my son is living his best life with his panda family visiting different places such as playgroup sessions, trentham gardens, peak wildlife, cinema, monkey forest, soft play and even swimming!! At different times of the year Clair takes the children to wow seasonal experiences and plans lovely craft activities which is always such a lovely keep sake.
Throughout the year, Clair informs you on your child's interests, progress and what their next steps are in their development. It's always done in a professional, friendly manner and if you have any questions clair answers them with her amazing eyfs knowledge! On collection, it's always great to see the children so immersed in their play with Clair, Nicky and Maria. They go above and beyond for their cubs and I know that my children have had the best start to their education. Thank you for being the absolute
BEST!
I am very happy with the care and support she has given our son. She has played an important role in his development, especially in improving his communication and social skills. I have seen such positive changes in him as he has grown. She is caring, patient, and supportive, and I am truly grateful for everything she has done for him. We would highly recommend her to other parents .
Panda Cubs have been amazing with our little girl, F, who’s been there since they first opened. She’s now the oldest there, but it’s still her favourite place to be! ❤️
F has struggled a bit with settling into school, so we had to reduce her hours, and Clair and the team have been brilliant at making sure she can still go to Panda Cubs.
Clair has gone out of her way to help F, even getting extra resources to work on her speech. Her speech has come on so much, and her maths has improved loads too. It’s lovely seeing how far she’s come with their help.
F is always talking about the lovely food she has there, and she even reminds her siblings to wash their hands before eating! 😂
We can’t thank Clair, Nicki, Ethan and Maria enough for everything they do for F. They really do go above and beyond, and it means so much knowing she’s happy and loves going there.
If you’re looking for somewhere your child will be cared for, supported and made to feel at home, these are the people you want. We’re so lucky to have them! ❤️
Natalia has been our nanny for nearly two years, caring for our daughter from the age of 12 months. She fills the days properly: they are out every morning at playgroups, classes, museums or city farms, and she finds these herself rather than waiting to be asked. She keeps me updated with photos throughout the day, which has made an enormous difference to my peace of mind as a working parent. She is firm and fair, and I have never once felt concerned about my daughter's wellbeing when they are out together. At the end of every day my daughter runs to her for a hug, which tells you more than anything I can write here. I recommend her wholeheartedly.
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We’re so happy we found Panda Cubs! ❤️ My little girl absolutely loves going, and it makes me so happy knowing she’s settled, happy and cared for so well. It really is a home from home. Clair, Nicki, Ethan and Maria are all fantastic, and you can see how much they care. I love hearing all about her day at pick-up and finding out about all the exciting things she’s been up to. It’s such a lovely feeling knowing she enjoys her time there so much. Thank you all for everything you do for her, it really does mean a lot to us! 🥰
Clara cared for both my children from 2024 to 2026. She was the best childminder and childcare provider I’ve ever had. I had my eldest at a nursery at 9 months of age and after an incident due to neglect I was lucky that I found Clara and transferred my little one over to her. My oldest is a sensitive kid and requires a lot of patience caring for her. Clara not only was patient and gentle, she really brought the best out of my little one. They’ve formed such a strong bond over the years that it felt like I had an extended relative looking after my children as we also built a strong relationship based on trust and understanding.
Her setting is idyllic. It is calm, cosy and dedicated to children of young ages. Unfortunately, we moved out of the area so we had to leave, but I whole heartedly recommend to any parent looking for childminder to consider Clara.
Karol looked after my daughter for almost a year and a half during one of the most difficult periods of my life. As a single mum, her support, kindness and flexibility meant the world to me
She was always understanding of my circumstances and genuinely went above and beyond to help
Her home is a lovely, safe and welcoming environment for children. She always has activities planned, takes them to the park and playgroups, travels on the bus with them and makes birthdays and holidays extra special. You can really see how much love and thought she puts into everything she does
Karol became so much more than our childminder; she became like family. I have so much love for her, and even though we have now moved abroad, we are still in touch. We miss her dearly
I couldn’t recommend her highly enough to any family looking for a caring, trustworthy and dedicated childminder. She truly is a blessing
Barbara
Ria started working with us when our twins had just turned 1. We were lucky enough for her to look after them for nearly 2 years, and this only ended due to our work commitments changing.
Our girls were very premature and had some additional medical needs early on, so we were quite nervous about someone else caring for them. However, Ria was incredible and we never worried about them in her care. She would often take them to regular groups or engage in fun activities with them at home. She also cooked them delicious meals!
Ria quickly became part of the family and our girls absolutely love her! We have remained friends, and still meet up for play dates.
We feel very lucky to have had Ria for that time, and can’t recommend her enough.
Jennie
Vicki has been fantastic with our little girl. She has loved spending time with Vicki, her 2 cats and the other children. Has felt like a real home from home setting which is rare to find and just what we needed. Vicki would take the children out somewhere fun everyday and it was a joy to see the pictures and hear all about it when my daughter came home. Vicki was super easy to communicate with - really open and honest. Highly recommend!
Esme
Joanna was fantastic in the time that she cared for my 2 boys.
A complete professional I felt assured straight away that my children were in safe hands.
With open communication and was so approachable from the very start, Joanna really went the extra mile working with us as a family to get to know the children and nurture their individual interests.
The boys always looked forward to their time with Joanna and I know they were so well cared for in a lovely nurturing environment.
Finding great childcare can be so difficult but Joanna made it super easy and I can't recommend her highly enough.
Lenka is fabulous. She always arrives with a big smile and our daughter is thrilled when she comes to look after her. Lenka always brings something new to play with or a game to do which keeps things fresh and exciting. She has so much experience and we listen closely in the debriefs as her advice is so helpful, she cares so much. We trust her completely and get regular updates to see how are little one is enjoying herself with Lenka. She's a star and I can't recommend her enough.