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.
I am so grateful that my boy had the pleasure of spending the last few years with Erica. From the setting, the places she took the children, the love and care she showed my son is truly something special. He come on leaps and bounds in his development and she was always making sure we was well informed with how to help at home too.
Erica went above and beyond to make everyday fun and exciting, they always had fun trips out that Ezra spoke highly about. Erica was extremely accommodating and her efforts never went unnoticed. She will be sorely missed and I just cannot thank her enough for all that she done for me and my boy.
Thank you for everything xx
I am writing this as the father of a child, who had an extremely disappointing experience with Hazel.
We agreed approx 9 months ago for our son to use Hazel's childcare services on the explicit basis of using government funding. Everything started off well, however, as the time to start approached we witnessed a total lack of professionalism, misleading practices and outright breaches of our contract.
We repeatedly tried to arrange settling in sessions, but found her very evasive and unable to ever confirm dates with us. 1 week prior to starting she announced she would not be willing to apply for government funding and said she would only take us with private funding (despite our entire agreement not being on this basis, funding codes being provided months ago etc.). She also said she couldn't guarantee any start dates or even the future dates we could attend given some family issues she was experiencing.
The unwillingness to utilise government funding contradicts with DfE and local council guidelines, violates our contract signed 9 months ago, and conflicts with what is even written on her profile as of today. Her inability to schedule the settling in sessions and transition to the start of our care also shows a deep disregard for our child's well-being and fact that it would leave us without any care options just as my wife is finishing maternity leave.
More strangely, as all of this occurred, she still continued on with her existing client base and held the sessions with them. For example, on the date she cancelled one of our settling sessions because of her family circumstances, she still had the other children attend as usual.
Hazel unfortunately had an unwell family member and was upset about her teenage daughter not getting into her sixth form school of choice. Whilst we have sympathy for these unexpected issues and were willing to be flexible, these to do not justify her response or the difficult position she left us in. Every conversation we had with her following her news centred around herself, how she felt, how she needed flexibility, how she couldn't manage the stress of applying for government funding etc. During our various messages and telephone calls following all of this, Hazel never once apologised, acknowledged the stress/anxiety she created for my wife/child, or even had any sympathy for leaving us stranded without childcare at such short notice (especially as it's difficult to arrange alternatives!).
In genuine reflection, I must wonder that if such events could upset her so much and think only of herself, whether she therefore remained fit to act as a childminder for very young, vulnerable and impressionable babies/children.
Lucy and all staff are amazing with children!
The setting is home from home.
My children are loved, well cared for and safe.
Lucy and the team always have excellent activities and new things for the children to see and do.
They are kind, professional, respectful and dedicated to providing excellent childcare.
My son’s social skills and speech have improved since joining (aged 1-2).
The food is also excellent - kids very happy!
My children are always happy when they come and almost don’t want to leave! (Which speaks volumes)
Alecia
My son attended to Monika chilminder for two full years, starting when he was 2.5 years old and leaving at 4.5 years old – and it was such a fantastic experience for him and our whole family. 🥰
There was always so much educational activity and learning every single day: he came home with new songs, poems and rhymes he’d learned, and it was such a joy to hear him singing and reciting them at home! 🎶📚
Communication was excellent every single day: I received lots of lovely photos regularly so I could see what he was doing, how he was playing and learning, and we always had a good, clear daily update about his day. I always felt fully informed and knew he was in such safe, caring hands. 📸💛
He grew so much, gained so many skills, and was always so happy going there – that says everything. It was the best decision we made, and we’re so grateful for all the love, care and patience he was shown. Highly, highly recommend to every parent! 💯
Kids love it here, there are so many different activities for them to get involved with and new experiences.
Had an amazing experience at Blessings Daycare and Nursery! Both my son and daughter attended, and the care, warmth, and attention they received was exceptional. The app is also amazing at keeping us up to date throughout the day with photos and key updates. The staff create a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment where kids truly thrive, giving us total peace of mind. Highly recommended to any parent.
Kristine was with us for a year and would have stayed longer if we hadn’t moved. She formed a wonderful bond with my son, and he was always so happy to see her. I loved noticing him learning new things like going on tiptoes, spinning around or singing new songs, and so often I could tell he had learned them from Kristine. We really loved having her with us and are very sad to have to find someone new after our move.
Yulia
Our little boy has been with Anisha for 3 days a week since he was 9 months old and we couldn’t be happier with his care. Anisha is a kind, gentle, patient, hands on childminder. Her space is very welcoming, safe and fun environment for children.
Our son loves his days at Anisha’s house, always waving us off to leave! We feel very relaxed to leave him in her care, we are so thankful we found Happy Place Academy!
This is the 2nd time that i have used Stephanie as our childminder, practically feels like family now.
She is friendly, caring and attentive and caters to my child’s every need. She provided healthy meals throughout the day and was teaching my son French.
Only reason for leaving is because she moved too far from us but we miss her so much! Any child will be lucky to have her
Katie was fantastic with my son! We met her beforehand for a quick visit, and she immediately warmed to him. He was so settled, happy, and playful with her, which was lovely to see.
The first night she babysat was such a breeze, which really surprised me as he usually takes a while to warm up to new people. It was clear from the start that he felt comfortable and happy with Katie.
I would definitely recommend Katie and would absolutely love to have her look after him again!
Nichola
We recently started using Liyanna as an ad hoc nanny and babysitter for our 3yo daughter and 3 month old baby, and I couldn’t recommend her more highly.
When our baby was born, I was really keen to find someone who could help entertain and occupy my toddler, giving her fulfilling and enjoyable days while I took care of the newborn. It was particularly important to me to find someone confident enough to take her out of the house independently, while also being someone I felt completely comfortable trusting with her.
I couldn’t have asked for a more experienced or confident nanny than Liyanna. She quickly understood our family and our needs, and adapted to them with ease. She is incredibly proactive and always seems to be thinking about what the children (or I!) might need or enjoy doing next without me even having to ask. She is organised and creative, and always comes up with lovely ideas for their time together, whether that’s going to the playground or a museum, baking cupcakes, sowing seeds, making playdough, or enjoying activities at home.
This was exactly what I was looking for -someone who would give my toddler stimulating, fulfilling days and individual attention in this transient period.
Liyanna has also taken both children out on several occasions, giving me some valuable time to myself at home, something I honestly didn't think would be possible this early. I have complete confidence in her ability to care for both children and know they are in safe, capable and caring hands.
She competently makes food for the toddler always leaves the house very tidy at the end of the day.. incredible!
I wholeheartedly recommend Liyanna to anyone looking for a confident, experienced, proactive and genuinely caring nanny or babysitter.
Amy
Our twins spent a year with Phoebe and the wonderful team at El Elyon, and we honestly couldn’t have asked for a more special experience.
When choosing childcare, we were torn between a nursery and a childminder. We ultimately chose Phoebe because we wanted the twins to have a smaller, calmer and more nurturing environment — and what we found at El Elyon was the absolute best of both worlds. They had all the love, individual attention and home-from-home feeling we had hoped for, while Phoebe put an incredible amount of thought and effort into making every day exciting and enriching.
There was always something planned, from daily outings and crafts to brilliant monthly themes that made learning fun, as well as celebrating holidays and all the little milestones throughout the year. Nothing ever felt routine or simply like childcare — so much thought, creativity and love went into their days.
Most importantly, our twins were genuinely loved, known and cared for as individuals. Phoebe has poured so much love into them and really became like an aunty to them.
We feel incredibly lucky that they got to spend such an important year at El Elyon and will always be so grateful to Phoebe and the whole team. We couldn’t recommend them more highly.
Izzy
Finding someone you trust completely with
your children is one of the hardest parts of
parenting, but Zehra has been an absolute
blessing to our family. She has cared for all
four of our children right from the time they
were tiny babies, and we honestly couldn't
have navigated these early years without
her.
From bottle feeds and nap routines to
outdoor play and getting them ready for
school, Zehra creates a warm, safe, and
nurturing environment where kids truly
thrive. Every single one of my children has
built a unique, loving bond with her. She
treats them like family, and the peace of
mind knowing my little ones are safe, happy,
and cherished every day is priceless.
If you are looking for a childminder who is
dependable, deeply caring, and exceptional
at what she does, look no further. We cannot
recommend her highly enough- five stars
isn't enough!
I honestly cannot recommend Stashia enough. She is such a loving, caring and hardworking childminder, and it is clear from the moment you meet her that caring for children is not just a job to her it is something she genuinely has a passion for.
Stashia has such a warm and nurturing nature, and she makes children feel safe, comfortable, loved and valued. She treats every child with kindness, patience and understanding, and you can truly see how much she cares about their happiness and wellbeing. She has a wonderful way of making children feel at ease, and it is lovely to see how quickly they build a trusting and loving relationship with her.
Finding Rowena was an absolute joy. I like her approach and I felt truly at peace to leave my 2 with her. Her setting is great. Absolutely lovely amount of space for the children to have a great time.
I appreciate how understanding and patient she was with my youngest slow settling in process.
Ms PA