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 75,404 reviews
I honestly cannot recommend Ashleigh, the lovely owner of Tinyplay House, enough! She is one of the kindest, most caring women with the most beautiful soul, and I feel so lucky that my little boy is in her care.
My son has been with Ashleigh for a few months now, and in that time, I have seen his confidence and communication develop in leaps and bounds. It is truly amazing to see how much he has grown already! Ashleigh genuinely cares for him as if he were her own and puts so much thought and effort into supporting his individual development, helping him learn, grow, and reach each new milestone.
Her communication with parents is absolutely fantastic. She keeps me updated every step of the way, sharing regular progress updates, lots of lovely pictures, and detailed descriptions of what my little boy has been getting up to throughout the day. It is so reassuring as a mum to know that he is happy, loved, learning, and being so well cared for while I’m not with him.
Something else that makes Ashleigh so special is the support she gives me as a mum, too. She is understanding, reassuring, and genuinely supportive, which means more than words can say. You can tell that she puts her whole heart into what she does, and her passion for the children in her care shines through in everything.
Tinyplay House is so much more than just childcare; it is a place where children are nurtured, encouraged, supported, and loved. I am so grateful to Ashleigh for everything she does for my little boy and for the positive impact she has already had on his life.
If you are looking for a childminder who will treat your child like family, support their development, keep you informed, and give you that reassurance as a parent, I honestly couldn’t recommend Ashleigh and Tinyplay House enough.
Thank you, Ashleigh, for being such a wonderful person and for taking such beautiful care of my little boy. We appreciate you more than you know! ❤️
Kaci
We booked this babysitter (which we would not have done as her communications were very poor) and she did not show up. Caused a massive amount of inconvenience and she has not had the decency ti get back to us. She also wants paying in cash only. No bank transfer which is very odd indeed. Avoid!!
Audrey
Seyedeh is an absolute blessing! She has been looking after my twin boys, and they adore her so much. Managing twins is no small feat, but Seyedeh makes it look easy with her warm, patient, and incredibly accommodating nature. She goes above and beyond to make sure they are happy, safe, and well cared for. I am so grateful to have found a childminder who treats my boys like family. I highly recommend her to any parent looking for exceptional childcare!
Ilaria along with her assistants provided a lovely caring environment for my child. This was the first time my child had attended any type of setting and she supported her to settle and really become part of the family. Ilaria was very accommodating to my needs and the attention to detail was outstanding. A lovely seeting with lots of opportunities for fun and learning. Ilaria kept me updated throughout the day too. My child loved their days out to various places. A real family setting.
Sarah looked after our newborn daughter for the first couple of months of her life. She was amazing from the get go, a complete pro with babies and made us as new parents feel very reassured. She is super professional and kind and helped us settle into life as a family of three. We are so grateful for all of her wisdom and helpful tips and tricks. Would highly reccomend Sarah, we would have been lost without her help!
Sasha
There are so many things that set Anna apart - Anna is truly a rare find in the world of childcare.
1. She is highly personable and approachable, to parents and children alike. She has a clear natural ability to interact with kids and make them feel safe and cared for. You get the sense that she really knows, and loves your child. She also has an ease about her that makes her a pleasure to interact with.
2. Her home is set up so children are a part of it vs separate from it. She truly integrates the kids in her care into her family, and she became an extension of ours in return.
3. Anna is out and about daily. Going out is not a treat - it's a norm, and the children thrive on the adventure, the outdoor time, and the socialisation in public places.
4. Her cooking is (apparently) fantastic. My little one never comes home hungry and eats a variety of fresh, real food.
5. Anna offers highly personalised and adaptable care. She accommodates the reality of frazzled working parents exceptionally well and is prepared for things like forgotten nappies, or waterproof gear - which is immensely helpful.
Anna became a huge part of our support network and "village" in the UK, and the impact she's had on my 'impossible to settle' son has been huge. He walks in happily and easily, and truly loves his time there.
The peace of mind that comes from knowing your child is happy and loved is unmatched with Anna.
I can't recommend her highly enough.
Noelani
We’ve had Nes with us for several months now, and I honestly couldn’t be happier with her. The way she connected with our daughter so quickly was something I never expected, especially after such a long time trying to find the right person for her.
Nes joined us during a particularly challenging stage, when our daughter was going through separation anxiety and didn’t want anyone coming too close to her. I thought it would take weeks, if not months, for them to build a bond, but it happened almost immediately. I could hardly believe it after all the time and attempts we’d spent looking for the right person.
It’s such a joy to see how happy our daughter is with Nes, how much fun they have together, and how comfortable and secure she feels around her.
Another thing I really appreciate is that Nes is always there for us, even when our little one is unwell. She never hesitates to come in and care for her when she’s sick or teething. Those difficult days can be exhausting, but Nes’s kind nature, patience and genuine care make everything so much easier for our daughter.
Finding someone you can truly trust with your child is priceless, and I feel incredibly lucky that we found Nes. She has been such a wonderful addition to our family, and I couldn’t recommend her more highly to anyone looking for a loving, caring and reliable nanny for their little one.
Vass
We honestly couldn’t recommend Penny highly enough. She looked after our daughter, Millie, from the age of 8 months until she was 2 years old, one full 10-hour day a week, and she was absolutely wonderful.
Penny was always reliable, caring and responsible. She made sure Millie’s days were filled with a lovely balance of fun, educational activities and little adventures. It was so reassuring knowing Millie was in such safe, capable and loving hands. Having Penny able to drive Millie out and about in her own car, with her own car seat, was also a huge bonus and made life so much easier.
Penny has a lovely way with children. She is firm but fair, setting clear boundaries and helping children understand that there are rules to follow, all while making sure they feel loved, happy and cared for.
Most importantly, Millie absolutely adored her. Penny became such a special part of our lives, and although we moved away from the area, we have stayed in regular contact over the years. Millie is now 5, and whenever we return to Portsmouth to visit family, one of the things she looks forward to most is going to see her beloved Nanny Penny!
We feel incredibly lucky to have found her and would recommend her without hesitation to any family looking for a wonderful nanny.
Our little girl started with Soodi in September this year. We had first attempted nursery but soon realised after the first week of settling in that it wasn’t an environment we and our daughter was comfortable with. Soodi was very accommodating and understanding and made a settling in programme specific to the needs of our daughter. It was a gradual process and over time our daughter has settled in comfortably and is extremely happy there. She now smiles and waves goodbye at the gate. Soodi’s approach is very loving, caring and nurturing and she showers our daughter and the rest of the kids in her care with so much love. Her setting is immaculate - clean, comfortable and lots of outside space for the kids. Soodi plans lots of fun activities to help the kids learn with weekly themes and we get daily updates through videos and pictures. They also frequently go to local parks or the library. We are extremely grateful to have found Soodi - she is a blessing and can’t recommend her enough! We have peace of mind knowing our little girl is in safe hands and enjoying her day.
I have trusted Becky to look after my two little girls, and she is the only person outside of my family I have ever felt comfortable leaving them with. I think that alone speaks volumes about how wonderful she is!
Becky is genuinely one of a kind – warm, friendly, caring and kind, always smiling and bursting with brilliant ideas to keep little ones happy, engaged and entertained.
She has such a lovely, natural way with children, and it’s clear how much she genuinely enjoys what she does.
I honestly cannot recommend her highly enough. Any family would be incredibly lucky to have Becky looking after their little ones. She’s an absolute gem! ❤️
Ellie B
Brenda came to us to help with my 11 month old boy
Me and my partner were sleep deprived and also running out of things to do to make my son sleep longer
She came to visit us, spend some time with our family and she really took time to understand our family dynamics and our baby personality before she gave us a plan
I was skeptical about letting him self soothe how we all my worries and doubts went away as in first time in 11 months my baby slept for a stretch of 5 hours
3 weeks into sleep training now he sleeps 7 to 7
Brenda advice definitely helped our family situation a lot it also gave me back some time to spend with my older son who was missing out due to all sleeping issues my baby was having
My best advice to any parents working with Brenda is please trust her advice she knows what’s she is doing have faith in her and you will see the results
We had such a lovely experience! Despite contacting her at very short notice, she was incredibly accommodating and made both children (aged 5 and 2) feel comfortable straight away. She has a lovely, welcoming home with a great interactive play area for the kids.
The best part was that as soon as we picked them up, the 5 yr old asked if she could go back again tomorrow! 😂 That says it all really. Would definitely recommend!
My son has been attending 3 birds for the past two years and has loved every minute. All of the staff there are kind, welcoming and fantastic carers for young children. The setting is like home from home. Both Imen and Karima are fantastic carers and think of everything! The food is fantastic and each day packed with activities and an outdoor experiences. I have been so happy to leave my son in their care and I couldn’t recommend the nursery or minders more highly.
Becky was my daughter’s childminder from age 6 months to 12 years old. Becky’s interaction with my daughter enabled her to flourish and she was always stimulated and kept active. She took her on little adventures daily and encouraged her to enjoy nature whilst educating her. We always knew our daughter would have a great day in Becky’s company and enjoy being around other children. Becky was a very important part of my daughters childhood and allowed us to relax at work.
As a nervous mum of a very sensitive little girl I had to find the right person for my daughter. Beth immediately won her over (not easy) and has looked after her for almost 18 months now.
Whilst having Beth Ive never once been worried about my daughter, she gets amazing food, wonderful days out, love and care every single day as well as learning plenty of practical things in the run up to preschool. My daugter runs in every morning happy as Larry and comes home telling me such wonderful things about her day.
I could not want anything more and im so hoping she will have space for my new baby when the time comes.
Char17
My son has settled in so well, and I’m so happy with the care he receives. She plans lovely activities that help him learn and become more independent, and he has so much fun at the children’s centre. I never have to worry about his nappy being changed or if he's been fed. I really appreciate the regular updates throughout the day. We’re very grateful for everything she does!
Our little boy has been attending Syeda's nursery since he was 11 months old, and she has helped us immensely with every aspect of his time there.
All the transitions from baby to toddlerhood were so much easier with her help and guidance. Her professionalism and genuine care for the children are what makes her setting so special.
Above all of that, Syeda's setting is well-organized, and her team consists of brilliantly experienced carers.
Our boy has built a wonderful bond with them, and saying goodbye next year is going to be very hard.
We highly recommend Syeda and her team!
Gabriela
Kasia has been absolutely wonderful with our little girl. ❤️
She is always so happy at her place, and I was never worried about her while at work because I knew she was in safe and loving hands. I truly appreciate all the love, care and kindness Kasia has shown her. The daily photos and updates always made me smile and feel connected to her day.
We are really sad to leave, and I honestly wish our circumstances were different so she could stay with Kasia for longer.
Thank you, Kasia, for making our little girl feel so happy and loved.
I would wholeheartedly recommend her to any parent looking for a kind, trustworthy and caring childminder. ❤️