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.
After having my son very prematurely it was very hard to be find someone who I could trust with my precious bundle. Christina was more than we could’ve have ever wished for. She opened her family home to look after him with such care and love and he has never looked back. He has flourished under her expert nurture and guidance and we have been welcomed as a family, not just a customer.
Her expertise in such a demanding role has been amazing and her motherly care for him has been second to none. Would truly recommend Christina and trust her implicitly.
Her home is warm and welcoming where clear rules and love abide allowing children to grow and develop in abundance.
An amazing childminder who any child would be very lucky to have.
As a new mother, I was initially apprehensive about entrusting my 8-month-old daughter to anyone's care. However, after my initial visit, I confidently decided to enroll her. The facility is lovely, and Umay and her mother are incredibly nurturing. They cared for my daughter as if she were their own, regularly sending me pictures and videos, and promptly addressing any questions I had, which greatly reassured me. I wholeheartedly recommend their services. It is with regret that I must seek new childcare, as Little Cubs no longer provides evening services. Their assistance was invaluable, and I will always be grateful to them.
Lizzy
We have recently acquired Beth’s assistance with babysitting on an ad-hoc basis and we couldn’t be happier! My two daughters (4+2yrs old) absolutely love her, they’re so excited for when she comes over. On her most recent sit they baked cupcakes and Christmas shortbread biscuits and loved it.
I would highly recommend Beth as a babysitter for your children, her teacher/tutor experience means she’s very kind, caring and understanding but also fair and makes sure my girls behave how I would expect them to behave. Couldn’t be happier.
Leanda
Sumera has been looking after my 2 year old son for over a year now. I am extremely grateful to have her as my childminder, she has been absolutely amazing with the love, care and dedication she’s given to him. He is always happy to go to her and comes back smiling. Sumera is friendly, approachable and very supportive. I could not recommend her enough!
Our daughter has been looked after by Patricia since she was 10 months old. We feel very lucky to have found such a caring, responsible and nurturing childminder and can’t recommend Little Heirs highly enough.
Our daughter’s emotional development, speech and movement has come along hugely in her year with Patricia, due in part to the educational and adventurous play she gets up to during the day. Our daughter has great fun with arts and crafts and messy play in a happy and safe environment, and is regularly taken on trips to soft play and out in the local area. The effort Patricia puts into activities alongside her nurturing and caring nature has allowed our daughter to truly thrive. When I tell her in the morning that we’re going to see Tricia today, she cheers with excitement.
Patricia cooks varied and nutritious meals which our daughter has always loved, and provides a safe, comfortable and engaging setting at a great price point. We’re sorry to see Tricia leave our local area. She is a real asset for parents nearby.
Both us and our daughter will really miss going to Little Heirs. Patricia has been a really important and fundamental part of our early years journey. We hope that other parents can make use of Patricia’s fantastic childcare services in the future.
Thanks a lot for everything Trish.
J,L&F X
I just wanted to take a moment to say, having visited a multitude of providers in search of a place for my son, Bearsprings stood out by a mile and more than ticked all the boxes. It’s that “knowing” feeling a parent gets when you have found the right place!
From the minute I walked in and met Ruby and Ursala, I knew that this setting was one to take seriously. Warm, approachable, inviting and very knowledgeable are the words I happily use to describe them. They engaged with my son immediately (something that many places didn’t do) and left me impressed by their intimate, cosy, home from home like setting. I found this place unique because it has more than the expertise of a Nursery setting (qualified, very experienced teacher), but has the warmth of a childminders intimate setting (which in my view, is so important for young children). I knew that my child would not just be a number but would instead be nurtured, taught and cared for amongst a group of other lovely children. I feel so strongly about this :0).
It is unfortunate that there were no spaces at the time of my visit, but I feel that it’s important to help one another in leaving reviews of experiences, because choosing a place for my child has been very hard (I wish there would have been a space, as this would have erased my challenge). I am also a teacher which makes me even pickier! :0)
Hats off to Ruby and Ursala for creating a beautiful, cosy, outstanding setting and for being such lovely and warm people. In my search, I found that this is sadly quite hard to come by!
We sent our daughter to Rachael from when she was around 15-16 months old; she has loved being part of Rachael's home right from the beginning. Rachael is so brilliant with the children and has also been very kind towards us as parents. She was flexible and accommodating at the start when I was trying to get a new job and return to work after maternity leave, and has just been generally wonderful ever since. We really don't want to leave her, but we're moving house so have to start a new childcare chapter. Anyone who sends their child to Rachael is super lucky (as is the child)!
Finding the right care setting is one of the hardest decisions a parent makes, but choosing Treasures childcare was easily the best decision we ever made.
Tracy and her incredible team, Lily, Elle and Abbie provided not just childcare, but a loving extension of our home.
When our son started at 20 months, he was coming from a different setting where he struggled immensely and we felt his needs weren't being met. The transformation was instant and unbelievable. He settled amazingly within days, completely reversing his prior experience. Tracy and the team showed incredible insight, actively supporting his unique learning and developmental journey, navigating any challenges with professionalism and genuine care. The solid foundation and confidence Tracy and her team built is evident today as he is now thriving in reception and has been since the day he started.
We were so confident in the environment that we later sent our daughter there at just 8 months old. As she grew, it became apparent she was struggling with her speech. Tracy immediately stepped in, implementing specific, focused targets for both the setting and our home environment. Thanks to her proactive and dedicated support, our daughter is now flourishing.
Neither of our children were sad to go in the mornings. In fact, they would often ask to go on the weekends! The nurturing, home-from-home atmosphere they created meant the children always felt safe, happy, and stimulated. A special shout out to Rob, who our son looked forward to seeing every morning while getting his breakfast!
Our recent move, driven by a change in job and house, meant we had to leave Treasures Childcare, and it was honestly the hardest decision we have ever faced. We miss the daily interactions tremendously.
To this day, we still feel like family. The children FaceTime Tracy regularly to share their latest news and achievements, knowing she will be genuinely happy and proud of them. We couldn't thank Tracy, her team and her family enough for the foundation of confidence, happiness, and learning they built for both of our children. They are truly exceptional and we would recommend them to anyone.
Ann Marie was the first person to watch our son as he transitioned into a care setting. We were so nervous how he would adapt away from his parents. We were also nervous for the energy he might bring into someone's home!
From the very first visit, Ann Marie put us at ease. She paid close attention to who our son was and what he needed. Getting out and about every day, doing arts and crafts, and lots of physical activity (in addition to books and cuddles) made it a very fun and safe setting away from home. It didn't take long before our son was excited to go in on the morning.
We owe her much gratitude for navigating such an important stage of our son's life with care.
Lulu looked after my son full-time while me and my partner worked, and I can honestly say she has been one of the most important people in his little life. From the very beginning, I trusted her completely — not just with his care, but with helping guide me as a new mum. She was always there with advice, reassurance, and practical tips that made such a difference to our family.
The progress my son has made under her care is incredible. Our new childcarer (we had to move due to relocating house) was genuinely amazed at how far along he is for his age — and that is entirely down to Lulu. She has taught him so much, nurtured his confidence, and treated him with such love, patience, and understanding.
Leaving Lulu’s setting was heartbreaking for all of us. She isn’t just a childminder — she’s someone who becomes part of your child’s world in the most positive and meaningful way. We feel incredibly lucky to have had her, and I know we’ll never find another Lulu.
If you’re thinking about trusting her with your child, don’t hesitate. She is one in a million!
Having not managed to get a level 2 pass at English Language GCSE after several resits, Steph has helped prepare my 18-year old son for his latest resit. Steph has been quite flexible and has spent time working with my son, so that we are hopeful that he will now have acheived the pass (possibly even a strong pass) that he needs. Steph is friendly and approachable and was a good fit with our son. She also worked with him immediately before each of the two papers with a checklist strategy for tackling each paper.
I would like to say a huge thank you to the entire team. They have been absolutely amazing, and I am extremely happy with all the help, support, and care they have given my daughter. Everyone has shown great responsibility, kindness, and professionalism. I feel confident and at ease knowing she is in such safe and supportive hands. I truly appreciate everything they do!
My daughter make so much friends there and she was so excited every time when she had to go. I highly recommend TW Kids_outstanding
Hazel is a childminder professional especially because she has worked in a school, specifically in an Early Years classroom, so she knows how to support my son in getting ready for school. She, also helped my son with this transition, building his confidence for school readiness.she is really attentive, and genuinely caring with the kids. She gives each child personalised, one-to-one support and really understands their individual needs. For example, she helped my son a lot with his speech delay by working with him personally and giving me activities and tips to use at home. She also did activities like bucket time, which helped him so much that he no longer has any delay at all , now he talks like a little parrot.
I also really appreciate the outings she plans. Whether it’s summer or winter, there are always trips ,to the beach and many other places. It’s not like a regular nursery where kids just stay inside the setting all day. With Hazel, the children explore, learn, and go on new adventures all the time. After two years with her, my son has made incredible progress, and every single day I feel even more confident that he’s getting the best care possible. I totally and strongly recommend Hazel ,she’s honestly the best.
We were lucky enough to have Kayleigh as a nanny to our two children for three years. She took them out every day to a range of fun and engaging places, and always knew how to support them through both happy and difficult moments. The kids adore her, she cared for them with genuine care, and they still love seeing her at every opportunity!
We found Michelle and her amazing family team in early 2025 after searching for someone to accommodate our needs and schedules. CCCM are approachable, professional and their passion for their roles speak for themselves. Our baby has been so well cared for and they treat her as if she was one of their own. We never have any concerns about her care. CCCM are in constant communication and really work hard on fostering a positive working relationship with the children's families.
We trust all staff at CCCM with caring for our daughter. We know that she's thriving and hitting all her milestones; with consistent support and encouragement from everyone at CCCM.
Their facilities are always immaculate and been designed with the children's needs and wants at the forefront. Safe proofing and security are very important to everyone at CCCM, so safety gates and cameras are everywhere, which is wonderful to see. It is an ideal setting for the services and high standard of care they offer.
We bring our daughter a packed lunch every day she is there and staff are always excellent at communicating if she's enjoyed or disliked something.
There's nowhere else I'd recommend for childminding services. Our children are our most precious things and their care and safety is the most important thing. This is absolutely shared and supported by everyone at CCCM.
Thank you CCCM!
Silvia has been amazing as our childminder to our daughter, Bella. Bella, now 15 months, has been with Silvia for 6 months, and instantly settled in to her home and routine- which includes baby classes, and play groups . She seems to love her time there, and as first time parents we feel reassured that our child is safe and having fun- Silvia always provides regular updates/photos of what they are doing.
Bella is always excited to see Silvia and really enjoys her time with her and the other children.
Alex
