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 71,743 reviews
Our little boy attended The Little Pixies from the age of one until almost three, and he absolutely loved his time there. There was never a day when he didn’t want to go in, and he was always happy and settled when we collected him. We’ve never had such a positive experience with a nursery and only wish we’d known about Debbie and The Little Pixies when our daughter was younger, as her experience elsewhere was very different. We would wholeheartedly recommend The Little Pixies to any parent looking for a caring, nurturing setting.
Karen
Our daughter has been attending for 5 years now, starting around 1 year old through until school, and now in school holidays. Little Rocks has been a home from home for Isabella, but with the professional care, structure, learning and development activities that are so important. We didn't want a large nursery, we wanted a smaller more attentive setting, where our daughter could form real bonds and be happy and comfortable. She always came home happy, usually having enjoyed a trip or a visit, followed by different activities. Everything was always tailored for her age. Most of all we never had a single worry, or concern, leaving our daughter in Helens care. Highly recommended.
I have used Ruth now for well over a decade and can whole-heartedly recommend her as a childminder. Her setting is safe, friendly, fun, educational and comfortable. Ruth herself is brilliant with the children and always treats them as unique individuals. She is compassionate and always strives to be top of her game through offering best practice policies and keeping ahead of any changing childcare guidelines. Her term time (for little ones) and holiday agendas (for all) are varied and exciting for the children and my kids always begged me to go there as often as they could! She always has a great mix of indoor and outdoor activities planned and there is always an important learning aspect to each event - often with appropriate arts and crafts follow-up afterwards. Everything is always so well thought through. In my son’s words: ‘she is funny, kind, playful, always happy and always has brilliant ideas for activities and I really love her’. I think that really says it all! Fully recommend her. Best childminder ever! Xx
Natalie is absolutely amazing! I was so nervous to place my daughter with a childminder having never done this with my first daughter, but Natalie put me in such ease and was always transparent. She eased Ayla in from 10 months old and has had her until now, age 3.5! Ayla loves going to Nat Nats house and oh my gosh, she has come such a long way. Natalie helped me with so many mile stones i.e. taking Ayla off the dummy, potty training, food and just helping Ayla become more independent. Ayla enjoyed going on her daily trips and Natalie would always send me pictures of their activities! Im so grateful because now I have such amazing pictures of Ayla to share with her when she's old enough! Natalie has created a warm, nurturing and adventurous environment for all the children and they become such good friends with eachother. I couldn't recommend Natalie enough, we will truly miss her as a family. If ever I have another one, I'll be right back at Nat Nats lol.
Thank you so much Natalie, its been an absolute pleasure. Please keep in touch. Sadia xx
Highly recommend Shona. We have no family living close and always struggle to get a night out but was always hesitant leaving my 3 kids under the age of 6 with someone we didn't know. Shona turned up to our house the first time with a bag of books and instantly interacted with my kids. I knew instantly i needn't worry as she was amazing with my kids and they loved her. Have used her a few times so my husband and I can get a break to go for dinner and get some time together and it's nice to go out knowing my kids are well looked after and safe. Shona was always communicating with us when we were out reassuring us that everything was OK. She is very professional and friendly and wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for a childcare 😊
I found Khadija through childcare.co.uk, and discovering her felt like a miracle for our family and our newborn. As a first-time mum, I can’t overstate how much her support meant to me. She’s incredibly experienced, patient, and reassuring—she taught me so much and helped me feel confident caring for my son.
Khadija is exceptionally reliable and trustworthy; I was completely comfortable leaving my baby in her care. She’s punctual, responsible, and has a truly kind, warm spirit. We feel very lucky to have found her and couldn’t recommend her more highly.
My little girl started with Little Pixies when she was 9 months old, it was a big transition for us but made all the easier by Debbie’s warm and open nature. She quickly settled and has had a brilliant three years there. Little Pixies soon became an extended family for us and my little one has become so confident and independent. As well as a lovely home setting, Little Pixies often go for walks and bus trips exploring Norwich, local attractions and parks which provides fantastic opportunities for learning and play. Debbie goes the extra mile and you know that she truly loves all her mindees. Would recommend.
My daughter, Esmé, has been in Jill’s care since December 2023, starting when she was just one year old. From the beginning, Jill has made the transition so easy and reassuring. She is incredibly kind, caring, and highly knowledgeable about child development. She stays up to date with the latest recommendations regarding children’s health and safety, which gives me real peace of mind.
One of the things I appreciate most is how well Jill communicates throughout the day. She keeps me updated on Esmé’s little adventures, what she’s been learning and playing, and even how well she has eaten. These updates made such a difference, especially when Esmé was so young, and continue to make me feel at ease knowing she is thriving and happy.
Jill has played a huge part in Esmé’s development and growth. She takes her out every day, giving her plenty of opportunities to interact with other children, which has helped her grow in confidence in social settings. Through carefully thought-out age-appropriate activities, Esmé learns not only about nature and the world around her but also emotional literacy and ways to express herself. Jill also encourages Esmé to develop independence – from putting on her own shoes and coat to counting numbers and learning the alphabet – all of which are building blocks that will help her thrive in reception. These experiences are shaping Esmé into a well-rounded little individual who I know will step into school with eagerness and confidence.
Esmé feels so comfortable in Jill’s care and truly enjoys her time there. She often talks fondly about her days and the fun she has with both Jill and her friends. It’s clear that Jill creates a nurturing, enriching space where children can flourish.
I feel very fortunate to have found Jill. She is highly trustworthy, goes above and beyond every day, and I would wholeheartedly recommend her to any parent looking for a childminder who combines professionalism with genuine warmth and care. Nicole Coppin
Ellen is a fantastic teacher and always puts the needs of the children first. She is patient, kind, quickly builds positive relationships and strives to achieve the best for every single child in her care.
Ellen is excellent at tailoring activities to individual needs and works with families and stake holders to ensure consistency at all times.
Children love being around Ellen and she is happy and enthusiastic!
Kelly15
We've been taking our little boy to Joanne for about 9months now, we are so very happy to have her be part of our son's early years journey. He is very well settled and had come on leaps and bounds. Joanne has a lovely calming nature about her and there is a sense of peace when you walk in her home. Ive never used a childminder in the past only nurseries so I was a little worried at first. But we made the right decision to use Joyful childcare and I would highly recommend Joanne. We get regular updates through out the day which gives us peace of mind.
Thank you Joanne for all that you do.
Sussi
I highly recommend Maria to anyone who needs a safe, trust-worthy and experienced pair of hands in looking after your little ones. I am a fist time mom without extended family living in London so I needed someone to guide me through all the do’s and don’ts of looking after a newborn - and boy, did she come to the rescue! Maria joined me and my husband from the first week after our baby was born to help and guide us along the way - from tricks on how to better set up the baby room, consumables for baby, to help in giving baby’s first bath, looking after the belly button and then advice on how to care for my little one when sick, she was my helping friend through it all (always caring, supportive and skilled on handling the nerves of a 1st time mom). She is always on time, always in good spirits and a great person to be around both for me and for my baby (who sometimes seems more at ease in her arms than in mine :) ) She was always very responsive and oftentimes her help goes beyond expectations; she was always there to help even when I needed advice over the phone and her care extends beyond ‘working hours’ , as not once it happened for her to check-up on us over the phone. She has valuable advice to offer also in terms of best foods for breastfeeding moms and I can tell you her lentil soup is one of the best I tried.
We have been with Jenny for a little over two years since my son turned 10 months old and he has thrived in Jenny’s environment. She is very warm, nurturing and calm with all the children she has and it’s like a home away from home. Jenny is very professional and knowledgable around child development which is shown in the activities she puts on including arts and crafts, story time, going to the park, museum visits etc but also learning how to draw/write and fine motor skills with jigsaws and other smaller puzzles. She fosters excellent relationships between the children and is fair and consistent in her care. There is always an open channel for communication and her fees are extremely clear and reasonable. We could not recommend her enough to anyone looking for a childminder. My son comes home with stories about his day and his friends, with pictures and the occasional homemade craft. We trust Jenny wholeheartedly and know our daughter will thrive here also when she is old enough.
Both my children attended Sue's setting from 1 year upwards. We loved the home from home setting and both children always enjoyed going to Sue's and the activities and toys they had available to them. It was a great start to their little lives!
I have also known Sue personally since being a small child and can therefore vouch for her lovely nurturing character and her commitment to providing excellent childcare.
Highly recommend Sue.
Charlie
We honestly couldn’t have asked for a better nanny for our 4 month old son. I met with about 6 people before we decided to go with Julie as she seemed the perfect fit. I was impressed by all her qualifications and professionalism, she takes her role seriously and that is something i value. From the very first day, she was calm, nurturing, and completely natural with him, which instantly put us at ease. She is incredibly attentive to his needs, follows routines perfectly, and always goes above and beyond to make sure he is happy, settled, and well cared for.
Our son absolutely adores her, and it’s clear how comfortable and secure he feels in her care. She communicates brilliantly, keeps us updated, and treats him with so much patience even when hes being fussy! As new parents, having someone we trust completely is priceless, and she has been great guidance helping us navigate parenthood.
We couldn’t recommend her highly enough!
Cherish
Our daughter started attending Eileen’s setting at 9 months old. Almost one year on, we are very sadly having to say goodbye due to needing extended hours for work, but we are so grateful that our daughter was able to start childcare here.
There are so many wonderful things about this setting, but here's a few highlights:
1. Eileen strikes a lovely balance of formality (policies, parent's evenings, daily reports, qualifications, routines) with informality (Whatsapp for daily images, daily drop off/pick up chats, messages when kids are off sick).
2. The children go outdoors almost every day, which our daughter LOVES and has really helped her physical development.
3. One day a week they go to a music class which our daughter also adores - she started singing before she could talk!
4. The daily routine is great, and our daughter naturally fell into the rhythm over the course of a few months.
5. The food is healthy and varied; we have been impressed by our daughter's willingness to taste any food and her enjoyment of fruit and vegetables
6. The reports are detailed and considered, and Eileen works with you if there are any things to work on
7. The affection Eileen and Amy have for the kids is obvious and it feels like the setting is a little family
8. The variety of toys and activities Eileen has is truly remarkable, and our daughter seems to be always busy
9. When I suffered a back injury, Eileen & Amy helped bring our daughter home for us
Thank you so much Eileen, Amy and team for giving our daughter such a happy, warm, start this year. We will always be grateful!
rparekh
We are so grateful to have found this daycare and especially Abi. From day one, Abi has been incredibly kind, patient, and attentive, making my child feel safe, loved, and happy. She truly treats the children as individuals and goes above and beyond to support their emotional and developmental needs.
The environment is always welcoming, clean, and well-organised, and I have complete peace of mind knowing my child is in such caring hands. Abi’s dedication, warmth, and genuine love for what she does really shine through every day. I couldn’t recommend her and this daycare highly enough.
Noor
I am very happy to provide this reference for Theresa, who has been our childminder for over five years.
My daughter started with Theresa when she was just nine months old and remained in her care until she started school. Our son then also joined her at nine months old and is now two years old. Throughout this time, both children attended three days per week, typically between 8:00am and 4:00pm, and made use of the free 30 hours funding once eligible. They also attended additional days during school holidays.
During their time with Theresa, our children were provided with a nurturing, safe, and stimulating environment. She offers a lovely, spacious playroom with a wide range of toys and resources suitable for all ages. The children regularly took part in crafts and educational activities, as well as weekly visits to a local church playgroup. They also visited another childminder weekly, giving them valuable opportunities to socialise and mix with other children.
One of the things we valued most was the personal and friendly approach Theresa provides. It truly feels like a home-from-home setting, with plenty of one-to-one attention, which gave us complete confidence that our children were being very well cared for. We were regularly kept updated with photos of the children enjoying different activities, and she also provided a lovely developmental book documenting their work, progress, and milestones over the years, which we will always treasure.
Our children have both thrived in her care, and we are incredibly grateful for the positive impact she has had on their early development. The only reason we are leaving is due to moving house to a completely different area, which unfortunately makes commuting to her setting very difficult.
I would highly recommend Theresa to any family looking for high-quality, caring childcare. We are extremely sad to be leaving her setting and will always be thankful for the care and support she has given our family.
Laura
Martina has been looking after my daughter for the past year. My daughter loves going to her and is always happy and comfortable there. She especially enjoys painting and playing with playdough. My daughter started attending when she was one year old and settled in very well. She enjoys playing alongside the other children and has formed positive interactions in the setting.
