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.
Angela and Cam wow !
What can we say . We looked at lots of childminders for our son Vinnie, but the visits stopped as soon as we came accross Angela and Cam.
Our son is cared for like he is part of their family. He learns , plays , eats healthily and has fun . He takes part in all sorts of activities and we get updates of what he is doing during the day . He enjoys the most amazing breakfast, lunches and dinners having hearty home cooked food. He Gets taken on days out and gets to spend his time in an amazing setting which has all the facilities you could hope to have even at a nursery .
But the big difference being he gets so much more time love and care from this amazing family.
He has made so much progress in a year with them due to their amazing teaching skills and the quality time they spend with him.
Trust us you will not find another childminder that runs close. We are both teachers and honestly have never come accross any other people in the profession that we would feel more comfortable in leaving our precious boy with.
Thanks Angela and Cam!!!
I had the pleasure of having Lida look after my son as our full-time nanny several years ago in West London. She is an exceptionally reliable, trustworthy, and responsible individual who genuinely cares about the children in her care and is deeply committed to their wellbeing and happiness. I wholeheartedly recommend Lida to anyone looking for a nurturing, dependable, and caring nanny.
I don’t usually write negative reviews, but I feel this space needs more honest feedback, especially for families who don’t have the support of a village around them.
We first got in touch with Rana in April because my wife was due to return to work in June. We agreed that Rana will work with us on an ad hoc basis as a transition before starting full-time in June.
Things started off really well. Rana was proactive, kind, and very helpful with both our son and around the house.
However, after a couple of weeks of working full-time, things started to go downhill.
Communication became very difficult. She would either misunderstand or completely ignore what we asked of her. She insisted on doing things her own way, often pushing to take our son out even when he had already been outside that day. We explained that, with his meals and naps, one outing (to the library, soft play or the children centre) was more than enough, but our wishes were repeatedly disregarded.
She also spent hours on her phone while our son is napping. On many occasions, she didn’t notice when he woke up from his nap.
On one occasion, a side table fell on him while she was sitting nearby.
Attendance and reliability also became a major issue. She would often message us at the last minute to say she had a doctor’s appointment and would not be coming in. We repeatedly explained that we needed as much notice as possible so we could make alternative childcare arrangements, but this never improved.
The way she left was particularly unprofessional. At 11 p.m. on a Sunday evening, she messaged my wife to say she would not be returning because she was “unwell” and needed to focus on her health. We later discovered this was untrue through a parents’ group, where she told another family that she was available to start immediately.
Our experience was extremely disappointing. Reliability, communication, honesty, and respect for parents’ wishes are essential qualities in someone caring for a child, and unfortunately, our experience fell far short of those expectations.
Jessica helped me by jumping in when I needed a babysitter for my 9 year old while we were in Brighton. She was warm and friendly and a delight for Aria to hang out with, they went to the cat cafe :) ... I felt confident in Jessica and she was fun for my daughter to spend time with.
Johanna
Jai has been the childminder for our daughter for the past two years. Our daughter adores her and has had a wonderful time in her setting. Jai has been attentive and nurturing. We have been very happy with her services; it has been so reassuring to be able to drop our daughter off to a place where she is excited to be and we are confident in her happiness. Jai has provided excellent food and taken our daughter to lots of playgroups and other exciting outings. We highly recommend her.
Titus
Cheryl and Robert provide a loving, nurturing and fun environment for little ones to play and learn - they get kids outdoors lots, have lots of messy play opportunities and do plenty reading and songs. I highly recommend their service - my little girl loved her time with them!
We feel incredibly lucky to have found Minna. She has been tutoring our daughter, Ella, for the past nine months, and the difference she has made has been amazing. Not only has Ella’s academic ability improved so much, but her confidence has grown in ways we never expected.
Minna is kind, patient, and genuinely cares about her students. She has a wonderful way of making learning enjoyable and always knows how to encourage Ella, even when she’s finding something difficult. Ella looks forward to every lesson, and it’s lovely to see how much she enjoys learning with Minna.
As parents, there’s nothing more reassuring than knowing your child is being supported by someone who truly believes in them. Minna has given Ella the confidence to challenge herself and celebrate her achievements, and we’re so grateful for the positive impact she’s had on her learning journey.
We can’t thank Minna enough for her dedication, encouragement, and kindness. She is an exceptional tutor, and we would recommend her wholeheartedly to any family looking for someone who will not only help their child succeed academically but also help them believe in themselves.
Bhavisha
My son has been going to Sarah for just under two years, and I honestly cannot recommend her enough. He absolutely loves going and always comes home so happy and excited to tell me all about the wonderful day he's had.
Sarah has been amazing. The care, support, and dedication she shows to all of the children is truly wonderful. My son has received so much encouragement and support during his time with her, and it's been lovely to see him grow in such a nurturing environment.
Sarah always plans a wide variety of fun and engaging activities for the children to enjoy together. It's clear how much thought and effort she puts into making every day enjoyable.
We are so grateful for all your hard work, care, and support.
Rachel
My eldest daughter is now nearly 4, and has been going to Bearsprings since she was 20 months old. My youngest daughter has been at Bearsprings for a year since she was 7 months old. They are both thriving at Bearsprings, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to anyone.
You can absolutely tell that Ruby has a background in early years teaching, my daughters are constantly learning, and encouraged to try new things. Watching caterpillars evolve into butterflies each year always generates a lot of excitement.
What I love most about Bearsprings is how my daughters have learnt to interact with other children. The small setting gives children the opportunity to play with children of all ages. And with Ruby’s and Ursula’s coaching, my daughters have learnt to be incredibly considerate and nurturing, particularly with younger children.
You won’t get the regular detailed updates that other settings might offer, but I have no doubt that this is because Ruby and Ursula are investing their energy and time interacting with the children, rather than documenting their day. They’re both happy to fill you in on the day’s activities at pick up.
My children will be very sad to leave… 😢
Salma has been amazing with my son. She really knew how to make him feel comfortable and engaged with him really well from the beginning so much so that he took a liking to her straight away. She has a fantastic understanding of learning through play and how to interact with young children, this was clear to see in the way she communicated with my 2 year old. She was always up for doing different activities with my son as well as helping me tackle cleaning/organising at home. She has exceptional organisation and arranging skills, she did a fantastic job organising my son's clothing and helping me figure out my space to make it more interactive for my son. She went above and beyond to help me and make my son's time with her so memorable and special, taking note of his interests and how to develop them. My son asks for her almost everyday and often recalls the things he did with her. She has made such a good impression on our family and has shown that she is someone we can trust and rely on with our son. Often times she would remember things that I might have forgotten and ensured my child's wellbeing and safety was her main priority, for instance when taking him out. If you are looking for someone well experienced, fantastic with kids and someone who brings a relaxing, comforting and fun presence, salma is the one to call! Thank you Salma for your invaluable help!
Marzana
Sophia helped us with our five month old twins for a full week while we were in the UK. It is not easy to mind twins on your own but Sophia handed all aspects with professionalism and the boys clearly loved her! The communication on schedules and handover was also excellent. Sophia will be our first call when we are next in the UK visiting family!
Robinpol
We have three children, and two of them have been lucky enough to be looked after by Kristie. The only thing we wish is that we’d found her sooner so our eldest could have gone to her too.
It’s hard to put into words just how much she means to our family. Our children absolutely adore her, and from the moment they arrive to the moment they leave, they’re smiling. She has such a special way with children, and it’s so clear how much she genuinely cares about every single one of them.
Every day is an adventure. Whether they’re visiting Drusillas, exploring national parks, going to soft play, having picnics, joining toddler groups, enjoying water fights or doing fun activities at home, they’re always making amazing memories. One of my favourite things is that Kristie shares photos and updates throughout the day, so even when we’re at work, we feel like we’re part of it all.
As parents, there’s nothing more reassuring than knowing your children are happy, safe and excited to go somewhere every morning. That’s exactly how we’ve always felt with Kristie.
I recommend her to anyone because I know they’ll feel exactly the same. She’s become such an important part of our children’s lives and ours too, and we honestly couldn’t imagine anyone better!
Our daughter has only been at Little Cherry Tots for a couple of months but she has settled so well. Amelia is always providing us with updates and photos of her, which is lovely to see when we are at work. Her speech has improved so much since being with Amelia. She comes home and tells us what she has done on that day, normally playing with water. The set up at Little Cherry Tots is amazing, our daughter is such an outdoorsy girl and it’s so nice that they get to go out most days, whether it be to the park or for a walk in the woods. Both my partner and I were very anxious finding a childminder but we’re both very happy that we found Amelia ☺️
My little boy Shyam has been with Carol for around for 4 months and we couldn’t be more happier with how he has settled in, as well as the relationship he has developed with her.
With no family support, I was struggling with work/house work and so a child minder was something we wanted for a short period before Shyam started nursery - Carol has been very flexible with us given our contract with her is a short one, she has been supportive in giving us tips on what we can do with Shyam in certain aspect of his routine and we have instantly bonded with her because of her very kind and friendly nature. Her communication is excellent and we get responses back in a very good time.
I would highly recommend Carol to anyone looking for child care. She has a lovely set up of toys, but also takes Shyam (and the other children) to various playgroups.
As a Mum who has been home with her child for 18-20 months prior, I felt immense guilt leaving Shyam in childcare, but Carol reassured me that it was not only good for his development, but good for me to have a little bit of a break too.
From the minute we started with Carol we have had no issues and there is common kindness and respect between us.
Shyam will miss Carol when he starts nursery, but because of the bond they have I’m sure he will still see her on his non nursery days.
Ani
My son has been with Olga for about 8 months now and it has massively improved our family life in general! I never have to worry about him while I’m at work because I know how well he is being taken care of. He has learnt so much from her and her daughter Lucy, and often says or does things at home that I can tell are their good influence! Her house is clean, well-organised with lots of interesting toys and books. Communication is excellent. I’m so pleased we found them!
Ellie