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.
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Absolutely fantastic childcare service! We have used both the childminding service and the at-home babysitting service with Amarra, Haleema and Shamsa, including childcare at an event, and we honestly couldn’t recommend them highly enough.
Our twins and toddler are always so happy and excited to see them, which gives us such peace of mind knowing they are in safe, caring hands. They are brilliant with all three of our children and always make them feel comfortable, happy and well looked after.
Communication is also fantastic. They are always great at keeping in touch, providing updates when needed, and have always been incredibly flexible and accommodating whenever we’ve needed to make changes or arrange childcare at short notice.
It’s so reassuring to have childcare providers we completely trust and feel comfortable leaving all three of our children with. Amarra, Haleema and Shamsa genuinely go above and beyond, and we are so happy to have found Little Steps Childcare! ❤️
Mar has been with our family since our daughter was just a few months old, and she's now five. She absolutely adores Mar, and what's most special is that Mar adores her too - they have such a lovely relationship, which makes leaving our daughter in her care effortless. Mar has the kindest, most caring and nurturing approach to childcare and treats both our daughter and our home as though they are her own. I can't recommend Mar enough.
Our daughter was with Yasmin for 4 months whilst we waited for a spot at our local nursery. Yasmin was really supportive as this was my first time leaving my daughter in a childcare after mat leave. It was a big adjustment for myself and my daughter. During settling in Yasmin was attuned to my daughter, being sensitive to her needs and making her feel confident and comfortable in the new space. She loved going here, was given lots of outdoor play, water play, story time, rhymes and developed really lovely relationships with Yasmin and her assistant. Yasmin was always happy to adapt to our schedule and support nap transitions /timings. We really appreciated the care, joy and play she provided - always made our daughter feels special and happy. Would recommend!
I honestly cannot recommend Mahnoor and her team highly enough. From the moment Nariah started attending, she was made to feel like part of the family, and that really meant a lot to me as a parent.
Nariah has grown so much during her time with Mahnoor and her team, both in confidence and development. She would come home telling me about her day, talking about the people she had spent time with, knowing everyone’s names and even the name of their cat! Those little things showed me just how comfortable, settled and connected she had become.
Mahnoor and her team have also been incredibly supportive with Nariah’s individual needs. Nariah has allergies and eczema, and they were always very understanding and careful with her skincare routine, including applying her creams when needed and keeping me updated. I always felt that they genuinely cared about her wellbeing.
When Nariah first started, she was quite limited with the foods she was eating. Mahnoor and her team were patient and encouraging, introducing her to different foods and helping her become much more confident with eating. I have noticed a real difference in how much more she eats and the variety of foods she is now comfortable trying, and she has grown so much during her time there.
Most importantly, Nariah has been happy, loved and well cared for. I have had complete peace of mind knowing she was with Mahnoor and her team, and I am so grateful for the care, patience and kindness they have shown her. I would wholeheartedly recommend them to any parent looking for a warm, nurturing and trustworthy childcare setting.
Anna is a lovely and very experienced nanny, and we would wholeheartedly recommend her. She has looked after our 2 year old twins for the last year and has been fantastic with them. She is caring, calm, capable and dependable. Anna is wonderful at keeping them engaged, planning fun and varied activities, like full day trips to the zoo, festival shows, the library. She is also incredibly organised, planning everything needed for the day and navigating buses with 2 toddlers. We feel very lucky to have Anna looking after them. She also loves cats!
We honestly cannot recommend this childminder and her amazing team highly enough. Our son first started attending when he was just 7 months old, and from the very beginning we knew we had found somewhere truly special. Leaving your baby for the first time is such a huge milestone as a parent, and naturally comes with so many worries, but the care, kindness and reassurance we received made the transition so much easier. We very quickly realised that he was not only safe and incredibly well cared for, but genuinely loved.
Over the time he attended, we watched him grow and flourish in such a happy, nurturing and stimulating environment. The activities they provide are absolutely fantastic and there is always something new and exciting for the children to explore. From creative activities and messy play to learning opportunities, outdoor adventures and simply having fun together, so much thought goes into making every day enjoyable and meaningful for the children. They are given the opportunity to learn, develop their independence and build confidence, all while being surrounded by people who genuinely care about them.
The environment itself is wonderful. It is warm, welcoming, homely and full of opportunities for the children to learn through play. You can tell how much effort, passion and thought goes into creating a setting where children feel comfortable being themselves. Most importantly, our boys have always been so happy there, and that speaks volumes.
Our youngest also attended for a shorter period, and although his time there was not as long because we moved towns, he was made to feel just as welcome, cared for and loved. It was lovely to see that same level of care and attention given to both of our children.
What makes this team particularly special to us, though, goes far beyond childcare. They have supported us personally through so many things over the years. We do not have family support around us, and there have been countless moments when having someone we could turn to, talk to, or simply rely on has meant more than we could ever put into words. They have gone above and beyond in ways that they never had to, and their support has made such a difference to our family.
They have genuinely become our family. That is the only way we can describe it.
Our children absolutely adore them, and we know that the relationships they have built with the team will stay with them for years to come. It is incredibly reassuring as a parent to know that your children have people in their lives who know them, understand them, celebrate their little personalities and genuinely want the very best for them.
Moving towns meant that both of our boys have now moved on from the setting, and that has honestly been one of the hardest parts of moving. We feel incredibly emotional knowing that they will no longer be there every day, because this place has been such a huge and special part of our family’s life. We will always be grateful for everything they have done for our boys and for us.
Thank you to the entire team for every cuddle, every activity, every reassuring conversation, every milestone celebrated, every bit of encouragement and every time you have gone that extra mile for our family. Thank you for loving our boys, believing in them and helping them become the happy, confident little people they are.
We will miss you all more than you know. You have been so much more than childcare to us - you have been a huge part of our village, our support system and our family. We could not recommend you highly enough, and any family lucky enough to have their children cared for here should know just how special they are. ❤️
Shannon
Emma child minded my son from 8 months to 3 years old. I quickly noticed my sons development to be improved, especially around interaction with others and self confidence.
He very much enjoyed his time with Emma and the other children who were in her care. I never had a worry or concern about him while there. Communication was always clear. I have been very happy with his overall development during his time with Emma, who I am sure has had a positive impact on him. Couldn’t recommend more highly.
My son was at Waterlily for the past few years before we moved away and was very happy there. Atefeh has built a really lovely team, and what stands out most is how genuinely fond of and caring they are towards the children. It was always reassuring to know that he was spending his days with people who really knew him and cared about him.
One of the things I particularly valued was the variety of experiences the children get. They are regularly out and about, whether that’s at local parks and farms or on trips further afield to museums and other attractions. It was lovely to see how much he experienced during his time there rather than spending every day in the same setting.
There is a great balance of learning, activities, play and trips out, while still retaining the warmth and individual attention of a childminding environment.
My daughter has been going here since she was 1yrs old for almost 8 months now and it's a home away from from home for her. She is very well cared for and enjoys her time here. I have no worries at all when we drop her off at Ify's. Ify and her family have been very welcoming, nurturing and supportive of her. Totally recommend
I’m so glad and so blessed to have encountered Auntie Joyce. My little girl started at Auntie Joyce’s setting from 6 months up until 3 years old. She looked after my baby girl just as her own. She helped her hit all her milestones very early and taught her how to be respectful and good manners. Sadly her time at Auntie Joyce’s came to an end because she had been made ready for school and was time for her to progress to the next stage. This was the hardest part because she’s been so attached to Auntie Joyce and there isn’t a day that goes by without her mentioning Auntie Joyce’s name.
This is very evident that Auntie Joyce is EXCEPTIONAL & AMAZING! Our next babies will definitely be attending her setting!❤️
Thank you for everything Auntie Joyce!
Deborah
Our son has been with Jayne since he was 18months he is almost 3 now and I couldn’t explain the change we have seen with him through his care with Jayne. She is honestly incredible, he’s gone from struggling to settle in any settle to making sure Jayne’s isn’t closed every morning.
He loves it there and is sooo happy from walking in the door to leaving in the evening.
They are always busy with different activities from walks out at the woods to, groups a local community and arts and crafts at home. Our son has developed so much through his speech, emotional control and even toilet training.
Thank you so much for the care and support you give us as a family!
Annastas
Shannon has regularly looked after my nearly 3 year old over the past year. He loves the variety of toys that are available, enjoys the healthy food and is always happy playing in the garden. The house is well equipped and I can’t fault Shannon, she has been great with my son, provides regular photos and updates and we will continue to use her for the foreseeable.
Can’t speak highly enough about Lorena and her team. From the settles to my son’s last day the care, attention and genuine love for my child throughout was incredible. Understanding, patient, professional, knowledgeable, supportive.. the list could go on and on. From the vegetarian meals to the educational day trips. The outside play. The management. The support to both myself and my son was beyond expectation. Have genuinely seen my son go from very reserved and clingy to me to happy, confident, socially aware and educationally developed in the space of a few months with Lolo day care. I only wish he could stay longer!
Luke
We couldn’t recommend Jennie highly enough. She has looked after our daughter three days a week since she was just 10 months old, and we feel incredibly lucky to have found someone who looks after her with so much care, patience and genuine affection.
From the very beginning, she made us feel completely at ease. Leaving your little one in someone else’s care can feel daunting, especially when they’re so young, but she immediately gave us confidence that our daughter was in the safest and most caring hands. That reassurance has meant so much to us.
She has created such a warm, happy and nurturing environment where our daughter has been able to grow in confidence and thrive. She absolutely loves going and is always excited to see what the day has in store.
She particularly loves playing with the car garage and dolls, and going “shopping”! She also loves spending time in the playhouse in the garden.
We also really appreciate the regular updates and photos we receive throughout the day. Seeing her happy, smiling face and all the different activities she’s getting involved in gives us such peace of mind and makes us feel connected to her day, even when we’re at work.
What means the most to us is knowing that our daughter is not only safe and well cared for, but is genuinely happy, loved and encouraged every day. Our childminder has played such a special role in her development so far, while allowing her personality to shine!
We are so grateful for everything she does and for the wonderful memories and experiences she has given our daughter. She has become such an important part of our daughter’s life, and we honestly couldn’t ask for anyone better to care for her. We feel incredibly fortunate to have her in our daughter’s life.
Lynn has cared for Imogen for over two years, and I honestly couldn’t have wished for a more loving, caring and wonderful person to look after her.
From the very beginning, Lynn welcomed Imogen into her home and treated her as one of her own. Her whole family have made Imogen feel so loved, included and welcome, and it has been incredibly special to see the bond they have all built with her.
Being able to go to work knowing that your child is happy, safe, loved and genuinely enjoying their time away from you is absolutely everything. Lynn has given me that reassurance every single day, and I will always be so grateful for it.
But it’s not only the care she has given Imogen that means so much to me. During a crisis, Lynn was there for me without question. She went above and beyond when I needed her and that kindness is something I will never forget.
Imogen is so incredibly lucky to have had Lynn and her family in her life. They have been such a huge part of her early years, and I know the love and memories she has made with them will stay with her forever.
Thank you, Lynn, for loving and caring for Imogen as you have. We couldn’t be more grateful.
We couldn’t be happier with the care our son receives from Lorna & Michelle. He’s settled into their care incredibly quickly, which gave us confidence from the start, and we feel completely relaxed knowing he is safe, happy and cared for like family.
They provide a great mix of activities and outings, and they regularly taking him to parks, soft plays and age appropriate classes like rhyme time. They also put a lot of thought into activities at home, coming up with ideas tailored to his interests and development.
We really appreciate the regular photo updates and messages, which keep us involved in his day and reassured that he’s having a great time.
Most importantly, our son is genuinely happy in their care, and we know he is being looked after with patience, care and attention. They genuinely feel like people we’ve known forever. We feel very lucky to have found such lovely childminders and would happily recommend them to other parents.
Outstanding Childminder – We Could Not Have Asked for Better
Louise has been caring for our son Joshua since he was just one year old, and as he now moves on to nursery at three years old, we feel incredibly grateful for the huge impact she has had on his life.
From the very beginning, Louise created a warm, safe and nurturing environment where Joshua felt happy, secure and loved. She has a wonderful ability to understand each child as an individual and helped Joshua grow in confidence, curiosity and independence. Under her care, he has thrived and developed so many important skills that have prepared him for his next adventure at nursery.
What has always stood out to us is how much genuine care and dedication Louise puts into everything she does. She has helped Joshua learn about the world around him through play, outings, creative activities and everyday experiences. He has formed lovely friendships within her small group, and it has been a joy to watch him grow alongside children who have become such an important part of his early years.
Communication has always been excellent, and we have always felt reassured knowing Joshua was in such capable and caring hands. Louise goes above and beyond, treating the children as if they were her own and creating a real sense of belonging and community.
Leaving Louise is incredibly emotional for us because she has been such a special part of our family's life over the last two years. We know that much of the confident, happy and kind little boy Joshua is today is thanks to the love, support and guidance he has received from her.
We would recommend Louise without hesitation to any parent looking for a caring, professional and truly exceptional childminder. She has given Joshua the very best start in life, and we will always be grateful for everything she has done for him. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Lucie