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.
My daughter started going to Avery’s when she was just one, and she is now two. I can honestly say we have been so happy with everything.
Maggie and all the lovely ladies working there are wonderful. They are so kind, caring and you can really see that the children are well looked after. My daughter loves going there so much, most mornings she just runs straight in and sometimes doesn’t even say goodbye. It broke my heart a little at first, but at the same time it made me so happy because I know she feels safe and happy there.
They do so many different activities with the children, and there is always something nice going on, play, learning activities, entertainment and even birthday parties for the kids. The home cooked meals are also such a lovely thing.
The best part for me is that my child really loves it there. She even asks to go at the weekend too, which says everything really.
As a parent it gives me so much peace of mind knowing she is cared for properly and is happy every day. We are so grateful to Maggie and the team and would definitely recommend Avery’s to other parents. Thank you for taking such good care of our little girl 🥰🌸
Lauryna
We feel incredibly lucky to have found Annie (& team). From day one, Annie has been warm, caring and welcoming, and our child has absolutely loved being with her. Annie has always taken the time to understand her individual needs and routines, adapting as she's grown and making sure she feels happy, secure and supported. Annie's flexibility has also been invaluable to us as a working family. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Annie to anyone looking for a kind, nurturing and reliable childminder.
Over the last six months Yasmin and her assistants have provided a warm, nuturing and caring environment where our daughter has truly thrived. She absolutely loved spending time with Yasmin and being part of her little friendship group, and it's been wonderful to see her confidence, independence and development grow during her time there.
We would wholeheartedly recommend Yasmin to any family looking for a loving, supportive and professional childcare setting. Thank you for giving Nina such a happy and positive start!
We could not be happier with the care our daughter receives! She settled in and adapted so quickly, which gave us complete peace of mind. The amount of effort put into arts, crafts, and fun, creative activities is amazing. Our daughter always comes home happy and excited about her day. We are so incredibly grateful for such a nurturing, fun, and safe environment. Highly recommended!
When I had my second daughter, I knew there would be no doubt about who'd I'd be contacting - Gail!
A home from home environment that allows children to flourish in Gail's care.
I go to work leaving my 18 month old in Gail's care without a worry - I know she is in a loving and nurturing environment where it feels like she is with family.
I can't recommend Gail enough as a childminder and as a loving, caring person who provides support for parents as well as the children.
I’ve got nearly 3 years old son and he in in setting with Alexia, We never had any problem. Always he is happy with her, the other kids. Everyday my boy is changing , learning new stuff as Alexia putting a lot of effort to do stuff with kids. Taking them for trips, groups when they cooking together, learning new stuff, playing. I highly recommend this childminder as you will see how lovely she is,how she trying help you as much as she can. Me and my son treating her and her family as our family. Her kids are lovely . My son is so happy with all of them. If you looking for amazing childminder to feel safe about your child how will progress in setting and how he will feel safe visit her page and you will know all about it.
Finding Tina as our childminder has been one of the best decisions we've made for our family. From day one, it was clear that she provides an outstanding level of care, professionalism, and dedication. Alongside Carol and Eloise, they create such a warm, nurturing, and happy environment where children are genuinely loved, supported, and encouraged to thrive.
The range of activities is incredible, with something new and engaging every day that helps children learn through play, creativity, and exploration. It's wonderful to see how much thought and effort goes into planning experiences that support every stage of their development. We especially love the photo journal, which captures so many special moments, and the beautiful big learning book that documents all the children's achievements, milestones, and activities. These keepsakes are priceless and show just how much care goes into everything they do.
Communication is excellent. The daily record book is always completed with details about meals, naps, activities, and how the day has gone, giving us complete peace of mind and making us feel involved in our children's day.
The food is another highlight. Our children absolutely love mealtimes, and they're offered such a healthy, varied, and nutritious range of homemade meals and snacks. It's reassuring to know they are eating so well while trying lots of different foods.
Most importantly, Tina, Carol, and Eloise genuinely care about every child. They build wonderful relationships with the children and families, and it shows in how excited our children are to go each day. They come home happy, confident, full of stories, and always learning something new.
We couldn't recommend Tina highly enough. She truly is the best childminder around, and we feel incredibly lucky that our children have had such a positive, caring, and inspiring start with her and her fantastic team.
Sophie is incredible and made leaving my little boy 2 days a week so much easier! He LOVES his time there and Sophie offers a first class service. They do lots of outdoor play, painting, sensory, singing and even park visits. Her house is spotless and I couldn’t recommend her more :)
Tina is kind, caring, friendly, and truly passionate about looking after children. She is always punctual, reliable, and creates a warm, safe, and happy environment.
She regularly takes the children out for fun and educational activities, encourages reading and writing, and always finds creative ways to help them learn and develop. We especially love the thoughtful surprises, such as the beautiful handmade cards the children make for parents and siblings on special occasions.
She also takes the time to get the children ready for preschool, helping them become confident, independent, and well prepared. It's clear that she genuinely cares about every child and goes above and beyond in everything she does. We feel incredibly lucky to have found such a wonderful childminder and would highly recommend her to any family.
Our Daughter absolutely loves being with Tina!!!
Sending our daughter to Avery's Childminding has been the best decision we've ever made. We're a few months in now, and from day one Maggie and her wonderful team have provided a warm, safe, and incredibly nurturing environment — it truly feels like an extension of our own family.
The staff are amazing: always enthusiastic, attentive, and genuinely invested in the children's happiness and development. Maggie sends us photos throughout the day, which we absolutely love — it's so reassuring to see our daughter happy, busy, and cared for. We also really appreciate the delicious home-cooked food prepared fresh for the little ones each day; it's healthy, wholesome, and made with real care.
The biggest change has been in our daughter herself. She started out quite shy, and in just a few months she's grown so much more confident and come completely out of her shell. She adores going, and comes home every single day with a huge smile.
If you're looking for top-tier childcare where your child will truly thrive — with the warmth, attention, and home comforts you'd give them yourself — look no further than Maggie and the team at Avery's Childminding. We couldn't recommend them more highly.
Charlotte has been providing weekly tutoring for our 8-year-old son for the past 2½ years, and we cannot recommend her highly enough. Our son has autism and ADHD and struggles at school, and Charlotte has been an incredible source of support throughout this time.
She is kind and encouraging, very professional and always comes prepared. She really understands how to adapt her teaching to our son's needs. She always brings a wide variety of activities to keep the lessons enjoyable. She is so kind and patient ! When we looked for a SEN tutor, it was important for us to find someone with experience, and Charlotte's background as an experienced primary school teacher gave us great confidence from the start.
Thanks to Charlotte's support, our son has really grown in confidence and has made very good progress in both reading and maths. Finding a tutor with the right experience, understanding and patience to support a child with special needs is not easy, and we feel very fortunate to have found her. We would 100% recommend Charlotte as a private tutor.
In addition to tutoring, Charlotte has also babysat for our son, and we would highly recommend her in this role as well. She is reliable, caring, and has built a great relationship with our son. We are very grateful for all the support she has provided our family over the years.
Our son, Luca, has been with Rachel since December. Like anyone, I was worried about how he would be when I went back to work. He settled in so well. He's 20 months old now. He gets so excited when I turn on to Rachel's street in the mornings. He barges in the front door like it's his own house, chatting and going straight to the toys. He has a better social life than us - always out and about at softplay or groups. His eating, chatting and walking instantly improved after starting. He's cared for so well. Rachel goes above and beyond with occasions and crafting. Luca's happy and confident in himself and Rachel is his bestie! A real relaxed, home from home childminder. I had to put 5 stars for food because Luca steals Rachel's food all the time!
Angela
I honestly could have asked for a better person to look after my son. From birth up until our induction with Sarah, my son would not go to anyone other than me and my parter, and on our induction Matteo voluntarily went to Sarah with no indication. That right there gave the all the reassurance that a mother could ask for when leaving their child with someone else, specially as a first time mum.
Sarah has been such a vital part of Matteo’s development, always making sure he is where he needs to be, and doing the things that he should be for his age, to get him through them markers that the health visitors like to see, but she does so much more than just getting them to the minimum margin. Sarah make sure that all the kids in her setting are thriving, and it really shows when doing drop off and all of her kids go knocking on the door and are straight in without even giving a wave goodbye to the parents.
Sarah is so very understanding if the children are having a bad day, listens to their needs, and always makes sure that she is up to date with all the medication and allergy training, always to be on the safe side.
I feel Sarah not only helps the children, but she is also as friend to the parents and supports the family as well. This is what makes her such a vital part of our life’s.
We are grateful for the outstanding care that she provides our children and all the love, help and support she provides to the parents as well.
I cannot recommend Sarah enough, and do not plan on going elsewhere, when the time comes to having our next one.
Thank you Sarah for everything you do!
Alexia is amazing with both of my children. My youngest who is 20 months has been going here since he was 9 months and come on leaps and bounds. Alexia used to pick my oldest up from school and always made him so welcome and comfortable. Both children excelled loads since being with Alexia and we lovely the daily pictures with little updates. Would recommend to anyone! Really lovely lady with a massive heart.
Tiegan
Leaving my baby with someone else when they were only 3 months old was one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever had to make as a parent. From the very beginning, though, Maggie and her team made the whole experience so much easier, and I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better childminder.
She is absolutely amazing and looks after my little one as if they were her own. Knowing my baby is so loved, cared for, and happy while I’m away gives me complete peace of mind.
Maggie is fantastic at keeping me updated throughout the day with photos and messages, and her communication is always excellent. Those little updates mean so much and reassure me that my baby is having a wonderful day.
I feel incredibly lucky to have found Maggie, and I’m so grateful I trusted her and her team with my baby. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a caring, trustworthy, and dedicated childminder. She truly goes above and beyond!
Ugne
Asa has been looking after my son since he was 9 months old (he's now 18 months) for 3 mornings a week. He is so happy with her and the other children, I couldn't have asked for a more perfect childminder for my first baby!
Asa is caring, kind, communicative and flexible. I highly recommend her.
OctaviaG
I was very hesitant about leaving my son with a childmilder at first, having a previous bad experience with my eldest. After this I decided to stay off work untill my son went to school, but after meeting with Sarah when deciding what to do with my youngest, im so glad I made the decision to leave him with Sarah!
Sarah genuinely cares about my son, as she would her own. Jack feels so safe and secure at sarahs, and is excited to go ( and upset when its not a 'sarahs day') He treats Sarahs home like it is own, and is so comfortable being there.
She follows the children's instrests, and always adapts activities accordingly to make sure they are engaged. They go out and about, almost everyday, and have such a vast amount of different resources available at home, which Sarah is always adding to, for the children's benefit.
There is something set up everyday to ensure the children are learning and growing. We are always kept upto date with what the children have been upto via the app, which is so lovely to see.
Sarah has been extremely flexible, and is always willing to help.
All children are treated as individuals, and are all celebrated with each and every milestone! Jack has come on leaps and bounds whilst being with Sarah, he comes home full of stories about what him and his friends have done that day, and is excited for their plans the next day!
I will be gutted when it is time for Jack to leave for big school, but not half as much as Jack will be.
I would recommend Sarah @ Muddy Puddles childcare 100%.
We have been with Avery’s Childminding since January and we have had nothing but a positive experience! Since joining, our daughter has developed an incredible amount and is much more social. She is always so excited to come to the childminders and even when at home, we say we are going to see Maggie, she gets so excited. It’s a clear sign that she is also happy here. there has always been clear communication around opening times and if there is anything outstanding. I could not recommend anyone else more!