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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4.89 from 71,367 reviews
As a parent, finding the right childcare setting for our child was an important decision, and I am delighted to share my positive experience with this wonderful family run establishment. From the very first visit, I was impressed by the welcoming atmosphere, warm approach and the professionalism of Alison and Marcia, and the genuine care shown towards all the children. This place built an amazing foundation of my sons early learning and emotional development.
The team, of now four wonderful ladies, consistently demonstrates exceptional dedication to ensuring all children safety, happiness, and engagement each day. Alison, Anj, Michelle and Amber are attentive, patient, and accessible, fostering a welcoming environment for both children and parents. I value the transparent communication and frequent updates regarding my child's progress and daily activities, as well as the experienced advice and recommendations provided for managing specific situations.
The activities provided are varied and thoughtfully planned, encouraging learning through play and creativity. My child has developed new skills, made friends, and grown in confidence since joining the setting. The outdoor play area is a particular favourite, offering plenty of opportunities for exploration and physical activity.
I am grateful for the nurturing environment and the dedicated team who make this childcare setting such a special place. I would highly recommend it to any parent seeking quality care and early years education for their child. Those ladies are more of a family to us now, than just a childminders! From day one it has been a home away from home for our little boy and us! I would recommend those ladies to anyone in a heartbeat!
Dominika & Mark
Parents of Noah
I've been working with Kirmal for a week. She agreed to my terms and was welcoming and friendly. I liked that my son took her well at home, didn't cry and everything was fine for a week. One day I came home early and found a nanny in the kitchen with headphones and an iPad, she was knitting something out of threads and watching videos while my child was watching TV. This moment made me a little sad, I wanted to find a nanny for a long time and unfortunately she said about the termination of her work with our family in 1 day and this situation put me in a difficult situation with my work and family . I hope she will find her family in which she will be comfortable and interesting to play with children and take care of them.
Alina
Nikki is an absolutely outstanding childcare provider. What sets Nikki apart from others is her love for the outdoors and animals which the kids get to enjoy and get involved in. Nikki’s setting really is a child’s home away from home, and you can leave your child knowing they’re in the best hands, having the best experiences. Forever grateful for the time my little girl had at Nikki’s. She really is amazing xxx
Lauren
I had Sam over for the first time when I was under the weather and needed childcare support for many hours. She instantly hit a rapport with my three year old and within a short while I found themselves absorbed in their own cocoon of innovative play! The fact that my little one hugged Adam dearly when it was time to leave sums up all!
Would definitely book again for further support when needed
I needed a sitter last minute. Afshin arrived on time and instantly made my daughter feel at ease. I asked my daughter how did it go, and she said she is her new best friend 😌 She kept me updated as the night went on, sent me a picture and let me know when she was all tucked up in bed and settled. Thank you Afshin for being so amazing with Mireya. 🩷
We are so grateful to have Ashleigh and Ray as our daughter’s childminder. They are truly wonderful. From day one, Ashleigh, her husband, and their three lovely children welcomed us with so much kindness that they quickly became like part of our own family.
Ashleigh is honestly made for this job. She creates such a calm, happy, and loving environment for the children, and you can see how naturally and genuinely she cares for them. Our daughter absolutely loves her time there, and we feel completely at ease knowing she’s in such good hands.🥰
And as if that wasn’t enough, Ashleigh is also a talented photo artist, she captures the sweetest moments and sends us beautiful photos that we will treasure forever. It’s such a special extra touch that means so much to us.
We couldn’t be happier that we found Ashleigh and her family. They are some of the kindest, most caring, and always smiling people you could ever meet. We feel incredibly lucky to have them in our lives.
We can’t recommend Ashleigh setting enough!
We chose to use Steph at short notice when a nursery place didn’t work out for us. It was the best decision we made and could not have been happier to have our daughter go to Steph’s. From viewing the setting we knew from the outset that it was going to be a nurturing setting and we were never disappointed. We felt our daughter was safe in the setting, stimulated by a plethora of activities and different areas to play in. It was such a great start for our daughter. We were so sad when we moved house and were forced to find an alternative setting as nothing was going to match this experience. Thank you Steph.
We feel so lucky to have such a wonderful childminder. Jessica is passionate, fun, and genuinely cares about each child. You can really see how much she enjoys helping them learn and grow.
My daughter loves spending time with Jessica and has learned so much through all the creative, hands-on things she does every day. It’s been great for me too to get new ideas of activities that she enjoys. Jessica keeps me updated throughout the day with what they’re doing and it’s lovely to see her feel so proud of what the children are learning. We couldn’t ask for anyone better. Highly recommend!
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!
