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.
Well where do I begin about this fabulous setting and the Amazing Sarah. My daughter attended from the age of 6 months till 3 Years old. The love and care she received was outstanding! The bond between Sarah and my little one was wonderful to the point my daughter who is 7 still talks about Sarah and points out her house everytime we pass. Sarah goes above and beyond to create a fun, nurturing and a home from home environment. I would absolutely recommend Playtime care to anyone wanting a safe, secure and loving environment for their most cherished, it really is like a little family.
From a mum who has never left her child before this was scary for me, but from the moment I spoke with Sandy I felt at ease. My daughter settled within the first week! I can text throughout the day, I get regular updates at work, photo’s and general communication is spot on. Sandy and Chloe go above and beyond. Couldn't recommend them enough
We feel so fortunate to have found Ana. Our 8month baby has been with Ana 5days a week for a month now. His face lights up with a big smile as soon as we arrive at her front door.
Ana provides a safe environment and helps Luca with his development milestones. Luca has a dairy intolerance and Ana creates a weekly healthy and nutritious menu that meets his needs. She also sends us photos of what they’re up to throughout the day.
Would not hesitate to recommend Ana.
Shehla has been great with my two boys who have really enjoyed their time with her. She is kind and very reliable.
Ayla
Sarah came highly recommended, and from the moment we met her, I knew she was the perfect childminder for us.
Harry absolutely loves going – he’s always excited to see Sarah and the friends he’s made there. They’re always out and about doing fun activities, and I love that he settles in so happily with no tears at drop-off. I honestly couldn’t recommend Sarah enough – she’s fantastic! She loves the children she cares for and that shines!
Emma worked with our almost 2yr for 5 days afternoons a week for 1 month. We appreciated her calm spirit and creative activity ideas. Emma was always willing to hear our concerns and change the plan if we requested it. We found Emma to be trustworthy and adaptable - always finding something to do to be helpful, even if our daughter was sleeping - such as hanging the washing, washing the dishes, and general tidying of the house. When we were in a bind, Emma stepped in and supported our family when we needed it.
Kristie
Playtime care is well truly amazing. My little boy absolutely loves Sarah. He goes in happy and comes out even happier and most of the time he doesn’t want to come home he’s having that much with Sarah. The bond Tommy and sarah have is incredible. Knowing they have such a good bond makes me happy.
Sarah is always going out each day to different types of activities such as play groups, the park and Tommys most favourite one the zoo. Sarah knows what each child is interested in and will always do activities around there favourite things.
Tommy has been going to Sarah since he was 10 months old. Tommy has come on leaps and bounds since starting playtime care. From walking, to feeding him self, to talking and to becoming a good little boy. The best thing about Sarah is if you need any advice or help she’s is willing to help.
The love and care Sarah provides to Tommy is wonderful. She treats the children as they are her own. Sarah has gone out of her way and got the children their wash bags personalised. It’s the little things that matter and Sarah loves to make it special for each and every child.
When it comes to birthday and occasion. Sarah goes over the top for them. She makes sure each and every family member gets a card and a present. Which she makes with the child and it’s the little things that matter.
Sarah will always work along side of you and this is what I love as we work together as a team. The communication with Sarah is excellent as she is so easy to get along with and if she has any problems she will tell you straight away. Sarah will alway send you update, photos, their updates and what they’ve had for dinner.
I honestly couldn’t recommend playtime care enough. I wouldn’t want anyone else to look after Tommy. He’s developing into a smart and caring little boy because of the time and effort you put in. We would well and truly be lost without you. Thank you for being you and doing everything you do 😊
Lynne has looked after my twins for the past couple of months. We unfortunately have had to change our childcare due to moving house. Lynne has provided a welcoming and nurturing home environment for my twins. She always provides plenty of activities for them to do and prioritises fresh air and getting outside. Her communication is fantastic, we get updates on meals, nappy changes, photos of activities that they have done that day. Lynne’s attitude is warm, caring and approachable. I couldn’t recommend her enough.
Nadine
Ellie is such a wonderful support. Really experienced and incredibly passionate. I was nervous about hiring a night nanny as I’d never done it before but as soon as I spoke to Ellie I felt at ease and she had great references. Really reliable and quick on communication. And absolutely adores babies. Even my 2 year old immediately bonded with her and he’s a tricky one to crack!
I can recommend Anda highly! I was pleased with my experience with her as she created a warm and nurturing environment for my daughter filled with engaging activities that encouraged her creativity and development. Her thoughtful approach to childcare gave me peace of mind and I felt confident leaving my daughter in her care. She always came home happy and excited after spending time with Anda.
We feel so lucky to have found Alice. Her setting is really home from home! Alice has created such a warm, welcoming space where our son feels safe, happy and is truly cared for.
Each day is filled with fun, learning, and creativity, whether it’s crafts or stories in the purpose built ‘class room’, outdoor play, or adventures in the woods/local parks there’s always something fun and exciting to do.
Our son is thriving under her care, so many people have commented how well he speaks for his age. And it’s clear how much thought and love she puts into everything she does.
It’s such a relief to know our little one is in such capable and caring hands, and we couldn’t recommend Alice and her team more highly!
We feel so lucky to have found Caron. From the very first day, she has created a warm, safe, and welcoming environment where our children have truly thrived. Her home is nurturing, well-organised, and filled with engaging activities that support both learning and play.
Communication is always excellent, we know what our children are doing throughout the day, from fun creative projects to outdoor adventures, as well as what they’ve eaten and how they’ve rested. It’s reassuring to know our children are not only cared for but truly loved and supported.
I left my youngest with Caron from 9 months old and she loved it so much that we pulled our 3 year old out of preschool for a day so that she could attend a day with Caron too! When I pull up outside her house the girls get giddy with excitement to get inside - From the amazing day trips to her wonderful allotment Caron’s childminding is truly unmatched!
Rose
Lolly looked after our daughter from the age of one for a number of years during her time at a nursery setting. Lolly is a fun, kind and caring individual, who always provided the most detailed updates on our daughter’s day. Lolly is conscientious and would invest time in getting to know our daughter and us, so that we felt like our daughter was getting the best possible care.
We could not recommend Lolly enough.
We are so grateful to have found Srini. She has looked after both our boys for 6 and 4 years respectively and has been absolutely wonderful. From the very beginning, she made them feel safe, happy, and excited to spend time with her.
Our son started at Srini around the age of 18 months. Prior to that, he was attending a local nursery one day a week (paid full day, as per their requirements but stayed for about 4 h). We did this because he would have gain automatic place in the next stage nursery which was fully booked. It had outstanding reviews and was oversubscribed. Although, there is no need to talk about the nursery, I think it is important to get the whole picture, as it wasn’t in our intention to find a childminder. Needless to say that the things didn’t go great at the outstanding nursery. I used to drop him to nursery on Friday at 10 in perfect health, collected him at 15:00 poorly, cold, dirty and upset with 4 wet and dirty changes (already), still wet and dirty, hungry and tired. He was allowed to play by himself outside with cold water in the winter unsupervised. He would be unwell for the whole week and sometimes for 10 days after. So, in a month he would attend about 2 half days. Work was impossible and communication with the young staff at the nursery was one way. Funnily enough, on the last day one person (she looked about 16 to me) asked me to explain the mark on my son’s bum (implying some wrong doings in my household). It was a birth mark that they did not notice in the 6 months my son attended (on and off). I felt helpless. I was furious and should have been more vocal about my complains, but it was in vain.
In my long research, (while in bed with my always unwell son, with temperature or cough), I found Srini within less than mile to me. I begged her to give us a chance, since she was full at the time. Soon enough a place was available. I did explain that George gets sick all the time and that we see a doctor about twice a month. We started gradually from one day per week to at some point full time. And OMG, I got my life back.
From day one, my son was fine. The following day, he pushed by me and went inside. I had mixed feelings. How the same child that was continuously unwell was doing amazingly? Srini is not just a childminder. She has experience, she cares about her children and parents alike. She cooks for them (seriously, no need for soggy packed lunches). Can I say that my son went from strength to strength. Communication amazing. George came out of his shell. She sent me videos of him singing on the microphone. She always celebrated their birthdays.
She took my children: bowling, zoo, trick or treat. She is amazing and is the picture of patience. I learnt so much from her. We all love her and wish she will be there forever to support our community. She can teach a thing or two about caring for children. She even throws pool parties for the kids in the summer. How cool is that? The kids learnt manners, songs, nevertheless to have fun and to enjoy a cup of tea and biscuits 😊
Srini provides a nurturing and caring environment while also encouraging learning and play. The boys always came home full of stories about the fun activities they’d done, and it was clear they were thriving under her care.
What we especially appreciated was and is her attention to details, her flexibility, great communication, healthy meals, creative activities, patience. It really gave us peace of mind knowing our children were so well looked after. Did she take care of them? 100% I always collected them in good health, good spirits and full of beans and amazingly clean.
We couldn’t recommend Srini more highly — she is truly wonderful, and we feel very lucky to have had her care for our children. She is an important member of the Loughton community. Every experienced teacher and parent in the area knows and respect her. Does she deserve a 5 star rating? 6 will do her justice, but then again, we need to follow the rules.
We’ve been incredibly lucky to have Karina & Ervin looking after our child. From the very beginning, she created a warm, safe, and nurturing environment that helped our little one feel comfortable and happy. Her communication is excellent – we always feel informed about our child’s day, activities, and progress.
They go above and beyond with creative play, outdoor time, and learning activities that are both fun and educational. Our child has developed so much socially and emotionally under her care. It’s clear she genuinely loves what she does, and it shows in the way she interacts with the children.
We couldn’t be more grateful and would highly recommend Karina to any parent looking for a caring and professional childminder.
I am delighted to provide a reference for Yasmin, who was a wonderful nanny to my two children. Yasmin worked with us until my daughter started school, and during that time, she became an integral part of our family.
Yasmin is kind, playful, and incredibly creative. She has a natural ability to engage children, making every day fun and enriching. She is also thoughtful and considerate, always attentive to the needs of both the children and the household. My children absolutely adored her, and it was clear that she genuinely cared for them.
I cannot recommend Yasmin highly enough. She is reliable, warm, and truly exceptional at what she does. Any family would be lucky to have her.
