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 73,806 reviews
Our son has been with Penny since he was around 9.5 months old and is just about to turn 3 now. From the get go, Penny listened to me as an anxious first time mum, reassured me and from day one has treated Alfie like her own. Alfie is super sensitive and shy and Penny has put so much work in to bring him out of his shell - watching his confidence grow from being in her care is just incredible. Penny’s communication is second to none, and she’s always there to give reassurance even if it’s at a ridiculous hour of the night! Our son absolutely loves Penny and his friends in her setting, he regularly asks to go there on his days off. I couldn’t be more grateful for everything Penny has done in helping Alfie’s development, she’s an absolute angel and would recommend her to everyone. We’re so lucky and grateful to have found such an amazing childminder who our son adores, and that we adore too. If you’re looking for a fun, creative and outdoorsy childminder who loves and nurtures your child as if they’re her own, who teaches your child amazing life skills, manners and good values, don’t look any further!
Roisin is quite simply outstanding. We waited years for a place with her, and it was absolutely worth it. We have used her for 2 years now for after school and holidays. Our daughter can find transitions difficult and sometimes struggles, but Roisin has never once made that feel like a problem. She has always settled her beautifully — there have been days when I've had a call from school saying she was really upset, and by the time she's been with Roisin for a little while, she's completely fine. She understands the school, she understands the children, and she gets it right every time.
The activities she plans are brilliant and really well balanced — the children get plenty of variety and outings without ever coming home overtired. Her communication is excellent too: messages from school always reach us, nothing gets missed, and we never feel out of the loop. She's also been wonderfully flexible on the odd occasion we've needed extra support outside our usual sessions, like a school drop-off at short notice. Honestly, I could not hold down a full-time job without the support Roisin provides for our family. I would love for our youngest to go to her when he starts school, though I suspect she'll be full — because she's that good. I cannot recommend her highly enough.
Magda
My daughter has been looked after by Andrea since the age of one, and she turned 4 in December 2025. We have been nothing but happy with Andrea’s provision for a host of different reasons. Upon meeting her & seeing the setting before my daughter started, I knew that we felt the same away about safety, routine and food, which made me feel so much more supported as a mother. Her playroom is full of inspiration for games, and the children are always out in the garden exploring and embracing the season. My daughter also regularly goes to ‘toddler club’ where she plays with other children, so they get a lovely mixture of socialising. We also like the fact that Andrea does a school run, which gives the children a walk & fresh air every day and is often combined with trips to the park in good weather. My daughter has made some great friends from the setting as well and they have been to each other’s birthday parties. Another bonus has been Andrea’s dachshund, Woody, which has hugely increased her confidence around dogs. However, the most important thing is the feeling that you get when you drop off or collect your child from Andrea: love. She really cares for the children, and my daughter often talks of lovely hugs on the sofa, funny moments and little things that Andrea does to make each child feel special. Her Halloween parties are now legendary in our house!
Our daughter joined when she was just 10 months old, and now, at 3 years old, we couldn't be happier with the care, love, and support she has received.
From our first introductions, Frankie immediately showed signs she felt safe. As not the most confident child who would typically hold back from new people and environments, she immediately went to Sarah and was interested in the other children and the toys around. That’s all the reassurance we needed as parents.
Sarah’s week is always thoughtfully prepared based on upcoming events or chosen topics with activities tailored to each child's individual stage of development while also encouraging social skills, confidence, and friendships through shared play and learning. Whether it's visits to parks, local groups, nature walks, home activities or other educational trips, our daughter always has a fantastic day and we love the continued growth in her curiosity and confidence.
As a two mums family, inclusivity has always been incredibly important to us. Our family has been embraced without hesitation, and it's reassuring to know our daughter is growing up in an environment where diversity is celebrated and every family is valued.
Sarah has provided a setting that goes far beyond simply looking after children. Our daughter has been nurtured with kindness, patience, and genuine affection. Communication has always been excellent, with regular updates, photos, and honest conversations about her progress and wellbeing. She is a friend to us parents and such an important part of our lives. We can’t thank you enough!
Our daughter has attended little bundles for a couple of months and her experience has been great. Shazya has been amazing with caring for our daughter in every way. Our daughter has settled really well in a short amount of time and is always excited to attend childminding. All the girls care deeply for the children and it shows in their work ethic. Little bundles provide a safe and caring environment for all children. We are always kept up to date on how our child is and with pictures - which is always reassuring. I would definitely recommend little bundles to parents!
Nicola has looked after both of my boys now and I honestly cannot speak highly enough about the love and care she has given them both.
If my youngest could talk, he would say that going to Nicola’s is one his absolute favourite places - this is so evident by the way he runs to the door and jumps into her arms!
Nicola has a wonderful way of making us feel like part of her family and takes away all the stresses that come with juggling work and childcare. Her communication is brilliant and she always promptly sends updates & photos (which is so crucial in those first early days of having days apart from your bubbas).
I recommend Nicola to everyone I know and I truly feel like anyone who gets the privilege of sending their children to her has hit the jackpot!
Lucy has looked after our daughter on a number of occasions and we couldn’t recommend her more highly. From the very beginning she has been warm, kind and completely reliable, and it has always been obvious how much she genuinely enjoys spending time with our little sproglet.
She has a calm, caring nature and took the time to get to know our daughter, making her feel happy, comfortable and secure. It gave us real peace of mind knowing our daughter was in such safe and capable hands.
Lucy is responsible and an excellent communicator. We have trusted her completely and would recommend her without hesitation to any family looking for a caring, dependable and professional. We are so grateful for everything she’s done for our family and wish her every success at university.
My daughter went here what an amazing place, Mandy & the team are such caring people. Highly recommend my daughter loved it there I am so sad she is leaving for school, she really did grow & learn so much I appreciate everything they done for her.
Chris and Kelly have been nothing short of amazing. When our son, Rowan, first started childcare, he took a little while to settle in, but they were endlessly patient, kind, caring, and supportive throughout the whole process, even on his most challenging days!
Thanks in no small part to Chris and Kelly, Rowan has grown into a happy, confident little boy who genuinely loves going to childcare. The bond he’s built with them is so obvious to see, and it’s incredibly reassuring knowing how loved and cared for he is every day.
I honestly can’t recommend Chris’ Childminding highly enough. They create a safe, nurturing, and fun environment where children are encouraged to thrive. Chris and Kelly genuinely care about every child they look after, and it shines through in everything they do. They are truly wonderful people, and without a doubt the best childcare option in Woodingdean and the surrounding areas. ❤️
We honestly couldn’t recommend Penny enough! She has looked after our daughter, Delilah, for almost a year now, and she has been absolutely amazing.
From the very beginning, Delilah has loved going, and it’s been so lovely to watch her grow in confidence and learn so many new things. One of our favourite things is that the children spend so much time outdoors exploring, playing, and learning instead of being stuck inside all day. The setting is beautiful, and you can tell how much thought and care Penny puts into everything she does.
Penny is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about what she does, but what really stands out is how much she genuinely cares about every child and their family. She treats the children like they’re her own, and it’s so reassuring knowing Delilah is somewhere she is happy, safe, and loved.
We’re so grateful to have found Penny. She has become such an important part of Delilah’s early years, and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for a caring, fun, and dedicated childminder.
Georgias
We absolutely love this setting for our daughter. We are always updated throughout the day and she throughly enjoys her time there! We love the daily photos we receive of her day and any art work she brings home! Gloria and Louise are both lovely and attentive to all our daughters needs!
My child has been coming to Penny for 7 months now and I’m so happy we found someone myself, my husband and our son instantly got on with! My son had never been left with a family member for longer than 1 hour prior to him starting day care due to my anxiety and soon as he started I felt at ease with the constant communication you get from Penny. Penny listened to Charlie’s routines and would implement everything we told her to ensure Charlie’s rountine didn’t change much. Charlie loves Penny so much and it’s amazing to see how much he has developed since being there. I wouldn’t ever want anyone else to look after him. We wouldn’t change a thing. We’re so happy that we’ve already asked for a place for baby number 2 and we’re not even pregnant due to Penny being so fully booked due to her being the best!
Hattie has worked with us for a few years now helping me with my tweens. We cannot recommend her more highly, she is the Mary Poppins that you are looking for with your children, she’s caring, fun, proactive, uses her initiative and 100% reliable. She entertained our children in the holidays, driving them round, taking them to activities, hosting with friends, baking, craft and even helped with moving, room organisation, getting packed for holidays etc. There is no task she cannot turn her hand to, I honestly can speak more highly of her, you will be lucky to have her join your family’s support network. X
Jo CM
We couldn't be happier with the care Sarah has provided for our little boy. She has looked after him since he was 11 months old, and from the very beginning, we knew she was the right person to care for him.
Sarah is warm, friendly, supportive, and always easy to communicate with. Every time we arrive at her home, all of the children in her care are happy, settled, and having lots of fun. It really speaks volumes about the warm, nurturing environment she creates for every child.
As first-time parents, we've naturally had lots of questions along the way, and we've been so grateful that Sarah has always taken the time to listen, offer advice, and share her experience. Working together and having open communication has been invaluable and has helped us ensure we're always doing what's best for our little boy.
Our little man took quite a long time to settle, but Sarah was incredibly patient and allowed him to settle at his own pace, never rushing or putting him under pressure.
Nearly a year later, he is absolutely thriving in her care. He genuinely looks forward to going every day and happily walks himself up to her front door as if it's his second home. At the end of the day, he always wants to give Sarah a big cuddle before we leave, and it's so lovely to see the special bond they've built together.
Seeing how happy and settled he is gives us complete peace of mind. We honestly wouldn't want anyone else looking after him. We feel so lucky to have found Sarah and couldn't recommend her enough.
Kezzi
We feel incredibly lucky to have found Annette. From the very beginning, she has been kind, patient, and genuinely invested in helping our son, Jacopo, settle into her care.
After a very difficult experience elsewhere, we were understandably anxious about making another change. Annette listened to our concerns, worked closely with us, and treated Jacopo as the individual little boy he is, rather than just another child in the room. Her caring and nurturing approach made all the difference.
To our amazement, Jacopo settled in less than a week. For the first time, we started receiving photos of him smiling, playing, exploring, and simply being himself. Seeing him happy and relaxed gave us so much reassurance. Every morning he now goes to Annette happily, without the resistance and tears we had become used to before.
What has made this transition even more special is that Jacopo truly feels at home with Annette and her family. He has formed a lovely bond with her children, Elijah and Faith, and has also become very comfortable around her husband, Eddie. They have all been incredibly kind, gentle, and welcoming towards him, and it is wonderful to see him happily playing and interacting with them as though he is part of the family.
The transition wasn’t easy for us as parents, and we constantly questioned whether we were making the right decision. Thanks to Annette, those doubts quickly disappeared. She has created a warm, safe, and loving environment where Jacopo feels secure, valued, and cared for. As parents, there is no greater peace of mind than knowing your child is genuinely happy.
We cannot thank Annette enough for everything she has done for our family. She has supported not only Jacopo through this transition, but us as parents too. We wholeheartedly recommend her to any family looking for a childminder who truly cares.
Sheila has created the most wonderful place for our children to feel safe, comfortable and happy in her home for them to learn and grow.
When I was returning to work in 2022, I visited a number of childminders and nurseries but we knew as soon as we met her that this was the right setting for our little girl, and she has thrived there since. It made it a very easy decision to send our second daughter there in 2025.
They have so much fun, playing with the wonderful selection of toys and books, or visits to the park and out and about. But they also learn great life skills and have important interactions with each other - my girls come home telling me they helped prepare lunch, they have been the kitchen monitor and got the plates and cups out, or they have taken care of the Cheeky Chops hamster. They learn sharing, taking turns and being kind to one another. We regularly receive photos and videos of their adventures and what they are up to which really made it easier going back to work and knowing they are happy.
Another thing that Cheeky Chops has been fantastic with is helping care for our daughters dietary requirements after she was diagnosed with coeliac disease. We work together as a team to keep her healthy and happy.
Sheila is integral to our “village” - we are so happy to have her as part of our family and couldn’t recommend her highly enough.
I cannot recommend my childminder highly enough. From the very beginning, she has been incredibly supportive, caring, and dedicated to providing the very best environment for children to learn, grow, and thrive.
Every day is thoughtfully planned with a wonderful variety of creative, educational, and engaging activities. The children enjoy different exercises and active play each day, ensuring they stay happy, healthy, and entertained. She regularly organises trips to farms, local parks, playgrounds, and soft play centres, as well as nature walks where the children can discover wildlife, animals, and the changing seasons. During the summer, she provides fantastic water play activities that are both fun and developmentally beneficial.
Her knowledge and understanding of toddlers is outstanding. She communicates exceptionally well with both children and parents, always keeping me informed about my child day and progress. She has a natural ability to connect with young children, helping them feel safe, confident, and valued.
The learning opportunities she provides are truly exceptional. Through fun, hands-on activities, role play, music sessions, and stimulating games, she teaches children colours, shapes, numbers, letters, and early problem-solving skills. She encourages creativity, imagination, and independent thinking while making learning enjoyable every single day.
What has impressed me most is how well she prepares children for starting Reception. She thoughtfully incorporates activities that develop school readiness, including listening skills, following instructions, early literacy and numeracy, social interaction, confidence, independence, and emotional development. It is clear that she understands exactly what children need to make a smooth and successful transition into school.
Her professionalism, warmth, creativity, and genuine passion for childcare shine through in everything she does. I am incredibly grateful for the love, patience, and dedication she has shown my child, and I feel very fortunate to have had her as such an important part of my child's early years. I would wholeheartedly recommend her to any family looking for an exceptional childminder.
I cannot recommend her highly enough. She has been an incredible support to our family.
When we first moved to Ipswich, we didn't know anyone and had no support network. Starting a new job while settling into a new town and trying to balance family life was overwhelming. She was the only childminder who stepped in to help us, and her kindness, flexibility, and reliability made all the difference during that difficult transition.
She provides a warm, safe, and stimulating environment where children can learn and have fun. She regularly takes the children on exciting outings to places such as the beach, parks, playgrounds, nature walks, farms, and other local attractions, giving them wonderful opportunities to explore and develop. At home, she has a fantastic range of age-appropriate toys, books, arts and crafts, educational activities, and outdoor play equipment that keep the children happy, engaged, and learning every day.
Most importantly, my children absolutely adore her. They are always excited to see her and genuinely look forward to spending time with her. As a parent, there is no greater reassurance than knowing your children are happy, safe, loved, and well cared for.
She has been a true blessing to our family, and I would wholeheartedly recommend her to any parent looking for a caring, trustworthy, and exceptional childminder.
Sylvia is a phenomenal childminder. She is reliable, wonderfully kind, and provides a brilliant home-away-from-home environment. My son has developed so beautifully since starting with her. If you are looking for someone who will genuinely care for and nurture your child, Sylvia is the absolute best. 5 stars!"