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.
My girl started at Paula’s when she was 1 years old and is now 4. She came from a bad experience elsewhere which was explained to Paula and from day one my girl just settled so well, no tears or fear just pure happiness.
Paula and Heather both have very kind souls and this is what the children pick up on and learn from. My girl had a severe speech delay and both worked with me and her to communicate and learn. She will now be starting school in September and I have no fear that she won’t fit in as she can now talk and I really do believe the help at this childminders has been above and beyond.
They go on fun days out as well as group learning activities at the setting. There is clear communication about what activities the children have done as well as photos and WhatsApp communities.
My girl is always super excited for her day ahead with Paula and Heather and we will truly miss them when we leave this year for big school.
My 3 year old son loved going to Sam’s house and would get excited when he knew he was going.
Her house is immaculate, the playroom had a large variety of different toys and he settled in very quickly.
It was lovely to know that books were being read also.
It was reassuring to be sent photos/updates during the day to see my son involved in activities and park trips.
Unfortunately we had to move so did not have much time together but I am very thankful for Sam.
We feel incredibly lucky to have found such a wonderful childminder for our son. From the very beginning Honor has shown so much kindness, patience and genuine care towards him.
Given our son’s medical history, it has been especially important for us to find someone who is not only caring but also observant and attentive to his individual needs. She consistently goes above and beyond to make sure he feels safe, supported and comfortable. Her understanding and attentiveness give us real peace of mind knowing he is in such capable hands.
She takes the time to really get to know him as an individual, noticing the little things and responding to what he needs on any given day. She encourages him to express himself and really leans into the things he enjoys, especially music and dancing, which has been so lovely to see. It’s clear how much she genuinely cares about the children she looks after.
We’ve also loved seeing how much he is learning and developing while in her care. She creates a nurturing environment where he is encouraged to explore, build confidence and truly thrive.
The regular updates throughout the day and communication of anything required outside of usual days is greatly appreciated.
We couldn’t recommend her highly enough to any family looking for a caring, dedicated and trustworthy childminder.
I couldn’t recommend this setting enough. The World Outside are true to their promise of allowing the children to play mostly outdoors to support their development. I feel like all the staff really know and understand my daughter and her needs, and she speaks of her “teachers” and friends at the setting with real positivity. I would recommend this setting to anyone who understands that children thrive when they’re allowed to really get their hands dirty and explore nature without too much unnecessary adult interference.
Many thanks to the whole team, you’re doing a great job!
Pat has been looking after my younger daughter, in her clean and loving home, for just over a year and I am beyond happy I found her. As a baby, my younger daughter clung to me and didn’t like many other people. She became comfortable with Pat very quickly and absolutely loves her days with Pat. Pat is extremely reliable and always goes above and beyond to accommodate our childcare requirements. Pat will often pick up my older daughter from nursery when needed. When both of us parents are out of the country Pat looks after both of our girls during the day as we know they are in safe hands. Pat always takes extra care when my daughter needs to take medicine or have cream applied throughout the day and I can’t express how valuable she is as a childminder. I most definitely recommend!!!
Rio
Our experience with this Kerreyanne has been wonderful. Our child joined when he was one year old and stayed until he was ready to start Reception. He was always happy and excited to go, which meant a lot to us as parents. The environment is caring, safe and supportive, and communication is excellent – we were always kept informed about our child’s day. We are very grateful for the kindness and dedication shown to our child and would highly recommend Kerryanne to other families.
Vickie has looked after my sons aged 9 and 12 during the school holidays for a couple of years. I have known her 10+ years and the boys know her from their infant school. They feel very comfortable with her and she provides a homely environment. Neither are fans of holiday clubs but are always happy to go to Vickie’s. She provides home cooked meals that they enjoy. She takes them out during the day to local activities, the park or to the allotment which is fun. Vickie is very caring and provides a happy and relaxed environment for kids. I would not hesitate in recommending her.
TeeCee is a wonderful childminder. She is very caring and my baby is very happy to spend time with her, learning French, enjoying lots of 1:1 playtime and going to the park. He’s always happy to see her each week!
TeeCee has been a huge help to our family with my return to work. Accommodating our last minute care requests and checking in to see how our son is doing regularly. I can’t thank TeeCee enough for her support, flexibility and for overall not only being so caring towards our son but to us too! Thank you for everything
Chinwe cared for our two daughters (4 and 6) for a short-term role and did an outstanding job. She picked up both girls from school and nursery and took our eldest to her ballet lesson each week. She was always punctual, dependable, great with the children, and left the house spotless every day. We would happily recommend her to other families.
Andrew
I have been cared for by kim when i was young and she has now cared for my baby. As a person who has experienced her care i can truely say that the care you see upon drop off and pick up is truely what runs on throughout the day. Kids help clean, bring their plates out, look after other and are polite and well mannered. All important aspects for kids developing and growing up.
Kim is very consistant in a young childs routine and has all kids eat and play with eachother.
My baby had usual troubles settling in for the first 2 weeks but after that we had no tears and upon writing this she takes herself into the playroom and gets busy with playing and adjusting furniture 😁
I would be using kim for the rest of my childs time if we were not moving up to scotland.
I can say with all my heart you and your child would miss a wonderful teacher, carer and role model if you did not select kim as childminder.
I was looking for a last-minute sitter when mine fell through and Peek A Boo was great! My 3 year old had a blast and I felt very comfortable leaving him there.
My husband had to move 250 miles away for work and I was home with 2 children under 3. Claire has been an absolute godsend.
She’s extremely good with the kids, and both of mine have taken to her very quickly. Claire seamlessly integrated into our family and carried out the daily routine without me having to prompt her.
In addition to this, she’s helped me to have some time to myself, and she’s mucked in to get our household chores done, even packing the house for our big move up the country!
All in all, what an amazing woman. We will be sad to leave and not have Claire’s help. It will be hard to find someone equally easy to work with in our new home. We wish her all the best going forward :)
As a first time parent, I looked at so many childminders and nurseries before settling on Pam's Daycare and boy, did we get lucky! They treat each child as their own and our daughter has thrived under their love and care.
She joined when she was 1 and has since learnt to share, to deal with her big feelings, to not hit, to express her love, to sing, to dance, to brush her teeth, to eat and sleep independently, to be a confident young girl with plenty of personality! I can't imagine what we would have done without Pam and Tonio, who give their 200% every day to every child.
In addition to following a teaching curriculum, Pam and Tonio are constantly on the lookout for creative and fun ways to teach children on a daily basis - they always encourage outdoor time and their dog is an absolute sweetheart. We are a bilingual family and they've gone to great lengths to accommodate this, which means she's already comfortable in both languages (and a bit of Portuguese!!). Our daughter has truly learned so much, grown up so well under their care. They also make fresh food everyday, which sounds delicious and our daughter eats things there that she wouldn't touch at home (!)
We have felt so safe leaving our girl there everyday, and we have learnt so much along the journey, as well. Pam and Tonio are so patient and kind with separation anxiety, sleep struggles, toilet training, illnesses. They're always willing to work with you and we've found their support absolutely invaluable. We're genuinely sad it's time for our daughter to 'graduate' from Pam's soon.
Their communication is second to none. We get daily photos of all the fun, along with a summary at the end of the day. They keep us updated on milestones, funny moments, and anything we should know — which gives enormous peace of mind.
Overall, we have been overwhelmed with their warmth, patience, and genuine care for the children, the safe, and nurturing environment they have created. We cannot recommend them more highly. All our family members with kids say they wish they had a Pam next to them!! In fact we have asked them to keep a spot for our second child who will hopefully be ready to join Pam's daycare in a year's time!
No amount of thanks will be enough - but thank you forever, Pam and Tonio!
We truly feel lucky to have found Salma. She is kind, patient and warm. Our little boy Nivaan absolutely adores her and is honestly in awe of her.
He always comes home happy, which means the world to us as parents. Knowing he is so well cared for gives us real peace of mind. Even over the weekend, Nivaan calls out her name, which shows just how much he likes being with her.
We couldn’t recommend her more highly.
As first-time parents hiring a 1:1 nanny, the experience can feel daunting. From the moment Yesy walked through the door, she immediately put us at ease. Her confidence, warmth, and genuine connection with our daughter made our first outing far less stressful than we had anticipated.
From that moment on, it was clear our daughter was in excellent hands and truly enjoyed Yesy’s company. She consistently kept her engaged with a variety of activities, from ballet and library trips to creative home activities. Yesy is always one step ahead, making sure our daughter had everything she needed, from changes of clothes to meals and snacks. Her willingness to prepare meals when we couldn’t was an immense help.
Although our schedule has changed and we no longer require regular childcare, we will certainly call on Yesy whenever we need support in the future. We feel so fortunate to have met her and look forward to having her around whenever needed.
My daughter has been with Maria for almost a year, starting when she was 17 months old, and she absolutely loves her time there. She talks about Maria every day and has settled in so well.
She enjoys the meals Maria provides, has made lovely friendships with the other children, and always comes home happy. There are also great activities, including trips to the library, playgroups, and the park in warmer weather.
It’s very reassuring as a parent to know your child is happy, safe, and well cared for. I’m very grateful for the care Maria gives the children.
Zon
Sarah has been supporting our family for a couple weeks now and has been incredible. She is warm, caring and compassionate and always eager to fill our boys day with happiness. She is incredibly proactive and has settled into our home with ease. She is creative and is always finding new activities for our son. He has come on leaps and bounds with her help and is very attached. We would highly recommend Sarah and are happy to provide a reference when needed.
Rosalind
