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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4.9 from 75,355 reviews
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.
I honestly couldn’t be happier with Ana and feel so lucky to have found her to look after my daughter. When I returned to work from maternity leave in September, I was incredibly anxious about leaving my little girl with someone else. As a mum, trusting another person to care for your child is such a big step, and I had so many worries about how my daughter would settle and whether she would feel happy and comfortable. Looking back now, I can honestly say that choosing Ana was one of the best decisions I could have made!
From the very beginning, Ana has been absolutely wonderful. She is so caring, patient, kind and attentive, and it is clear how much love and care she puts into looking after the children in her care. She has made such a lovely effort to help my daughter feel comfortable and settled, and seeing how happy and at ease she is with Ana has given me so much reassurance as a mum.
One of the things I appreciate most is the constant communication and regular updates throughout the day. Ana always keeps me informed, which makes such a difference, especially when you are a first-time mum returning to work and finding it difficult to be away from your baby. Knowing that I will receive updates and reassurance allows me to relax and concentrate on my job without constantly worrying about how my daughter is doing. It gives me so much peace of mind knowing she is in such safe, caring and capable hands.
Ana has made what could have been a really difficult transition so much easier for both me and my daughter. Leaving your little one for the first time is never easy, but having someone you can genuinely trust makes all the difference. I never feel like I have to worry about whether my daughter is being cared for properly because Ana goes above and beyond to make sure she is happy, comfortable and well looked after.
Ana has given me the confidence to return to work knowing my little girl is happy and well cared for, and that is something I will always be grateful for.
I previously left a review for Ana, but now that we have the 11+ results, I wanted to share an update!
We have been working with Ana since the second half of Year 4, when she started tutoring my son, Martin. When we first began, he struggled with focus. As I mentioned in my previous review, Ana managed to find a way to engage him, build his knowledge and confidence, and prepare him for the exams.
The results speak for themselves! Martin passed both the Bexley and Kent 11+ exams, achieving amazing scores. He scored 235 in Bexley, with the top 180 scorers achieving 244 and above. In Kent, he achieved an impressive 396 out of 423, including the maximum score of 141 in Maths.
In the final few months before the exams, Ana worked incredibly hard with Martin. They worked tirelessly, making the most of every session, and her dedication and commitment were truly exceptional.
Thank you, Ana, for all your hard work, patience and dedication. We will always be grateful for everything you have done for Martin!
We are now continuing our journey with Ana for my younger son, George, and I wouldn’t trust anyone else. I have complete confidence in her, and we feel incredibly lucky to have found her! 😊
I feel lucky to have found such a wonderful, kind, and caring nanny. She came to my help during a very difficult and stressful situation and agreed to start the very next day when my newly hired nanny decided not to turn up for work . She stepped in without hesitation when I desperately needed help, and I will always appreciate her kindness and support.
She is caring, responsible, and always puts the children’s safety and well-being first. She is happy to help, takes initiative, and is someone you can genuinely rely on, especially in emergency situations. She has also built a lovely bond with my kids . She has become more like a friend to them. The children feel comfortable and happy with her, which means so much to me as a mother.
She is patient, trustworthy, and kind . I would happily recommend her .
