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 71,696 reviews
Willaston Preschool has a special place in our hearts, our two children are flourishing here. Each and every member of staff here go above and beyond to enable the children to thrive. The wonderful ladies at preschool have such a gift of being able to recognise each child’s individual strengths, abilities, needs and being able to build on that and give children the confidence they need to grow. The difference I have seen in my eldest from starting preschool to entering his last year before school is absolutely incredible - I wholeheartedly believe that what has been sown into him at this setting is a huge part of the reason he has advanced in his learning and confidence as much as he has. Both our boys look forward to each day here and have so much fun. I am so so grateful to everyone at preschool and will certainly shed a tear when my eldest progresses to big school. This really is a special place ❤️
I was desperate for a nanny. Alison began nice, she always made sure the children were on time for school, however after a few months my children reported that she tried to push my son into her car after he had resisted to go home after school. She apologised to my son and I saying that it wasn’t a push but rather a ‘gentle nude’.A few months after she had an accident in her car with my children on board, instead of calling me straight away she proceeded to take my children to their after school club and then texted me! When I spoke to her about it she apologised again stating she was probably in shock, and didn’t think to call me straight away. Again, foolishly, I accepted her apology.
Gradually, I began to see changes in my son’s behaviour, he was becoming very confrontational with her whilst at home ( I have cctv in my home for the safety of my children),i couldn’t put my finger on it, but I knew this was out of character for him. So, I began to reduce the time she spent with them.
It all came to a head at the beginning of this week, I politely queried an invoice and Alison became very angry, sent me a barrage of texts even whilst I was at work. I asked for us to speak face to face, but due to her and my commitments the only time that could be arranged was Saturday or Monday. Among the messages Alison declared that my children were ‘bickering’ in her car that morning. I spoke to my children about it, they honestly recounted the incident. I then asked about the response of Alison, they told me that she shouted at them, when I asked how many times this had happened, they stated that it’s only about 5 times she has NOT shouted at them, to the point they no longer wanted her to be their childminder, and /she only shouted at them in her car away from my cameras and from the public/witnesses. I was shocked, hurt, angry and sad for my children. I reiterated to them, no matter what they had done, no-one is allowed to shout at them. I’m sure every parent knows the effect of shouting at a child, it causes anxiety, fear, aggression; it’s psychological abuse. I’m currently seeking counselling for my children.
I DO NOT recommend this nanny,
Pearl
My son has been in Kirsty’s care for four months, and I’ve never felt more at ease leaving him. He absolutely loves going. When searching Kirsty was the only childminder who offered a home visit, which immediately made me feel confident and comfortable.
Kirsty's setting is always clean, organised, and full of engaging indoor and outdoor activities. She also takes the children out regularly to soft play, playgroups, and other places to explore, something my little boy enjoys so much.
Kirsty is fantastic with the children and is a lovely, reliable person. Her communication is excellent, and she provides regular updates throughout the day, which is hugely reassuring. I’m extremely happy with the care she provides my son and would highly recommend her.
Our childcare journey has come to an end after using Sophie and Daisies and Dinosaurs over the last 6 years. During covid era and after with young 3 girls a separate times, finding Sophie was the best thing we ever did.
We looked at nurseries, and other child minders but no one seemed to offer the perfect home from home environment as well as the early years experience that Sophie had. All of our girls attended up to the age of 3, 3 days a week and they thrived. All of them ready and excited to start the preschool attached to the school they would then attend.
Sophie has created the most caring environment in her home and now has a team who follow suit. Could not recommend them more highly. My girls love them and Sophie’s home, we will miss them and be forever grateful that they were able to support our girls with best possible start in their early years.
LeighA
Rosemary came very highly recommended. She is honest, genuinely caring and is a wealth of knowledge and expertise! We struggled for months with feeding our baby who was less than 0.4th percentile and a big time bottle refuser. The stress was through the roof but Rosemary guided us through virtually and reassured me and my husband that we were on the right path. As she said, our daughter did eventually pick it up and is now a thriving bottle drinker!
Yolanda at Brown Lillies has been incredible with our little one. She creates a calm, happy environment where kids feel safe, engaged and truly cared for. Communication is always easy and honest, and it shows how much she loves what she does. Our child looks forward to every visit, and we feel completely at ease knowing they’re in such capable hands. Highly recommended.
Amie has been an exceptional nanny for our family. From the moment she joined us, Amie has demonstrated the highest level of professionalism, reliability, and care.
She is consistently punctual, organised, and proactive, making the day-to-day flow in our household effortless. Amie’s warm and personable nature has made her an instant favourite with our children, who absolutely adore her. She creates a safe and nurturing environment and has a wonderful ability to engage our children in ways that support their development and confidence.
What sets Amie apart is the way she consistently goes above and beyond - whether that’s staying a little later when needed, helping with small tasks without being asked, or bringing a sense of calm and positivity to even the busiest of days. We have complete trust in her judgement and her ability to handle any situation with integrity and care.
Amie has been nothing short of outstanding, and we feel incredibly lucky to have had her as part of our family. We recommend her wholeheartedly and without reservation.
Paul
My son utilizes Durreys child care services during school holidays he is a six year old boy that never ate vegetables and was such a fussy eater . Since joining puddle ducks childcare he’s taste buds have enhanced thanks to Durreys lovely cooking skills he eats vegetables and drinks Milk even his skin looks alot better. His vocabulary has improved and thanks to the curriculum his knowledge has grown. They learn about so many different topics at Durreys e.g the solar system, how to grow herbs, flowers the importance of plants and trees. His behavior and mannerisms have also improved. Most importantly Durrey is such a lovely kind patient and caring person who looks after not only the children but cares about us as the parents too. This is the best childcare setting I have experienced and I can go to work with ease knowing my son is in loving capable hands. Thank you Durrey for all you do for us🤩
I can’t say enough wonderful things about our childminder. From the moment my child walks through the door, they are welcomed with warmth, patience, and genuine care. Every day is filled with fun activities, learning opportunities, and thoughtful routines that make my child feel safe, happy, and excited to return.
One thing that always stands out is how clean, organised, and well-maintained her home is. You can tell she takes great pride in creating a safe, hygienic and comfortable space for the children.
We feel incredibly lucky to have found her, and I couldn’t recommend her more highly.
I spent a lot of time visiting nurseries in the area before choosing Abi Nursery for my nine-month-old daughter, and it was the only one that really stood out.
Many of the nurseries I visited felt quite similar — some had very little outdoor space, some had no proper garden at all, and a few were in buildings with limited natural light. In several places, the baby room felt like an afterthought rather than a space genuinely designed for very young children.
Abi Nursery felt different straight away. It’s new, modern, and calm, with a Scandinavian feel that’s very intentional and well thought through, especially for babies. The baby room is light, nurturing, and designed with children’s needs in mind.
The garden was a huge factor for me. After seeing so many nurseries that don’t have proper gardens and sometimes have to take children out to parks along busy roads, it was a relief to find a nursery that has everything on-site. Abi’s garden has real trees, a bit of muddy area for the children to explore, and so much outdoor activity space. Plus, they’ve put safety surfacing under the grass, so it’s all designed with child safety in mind.
I met Abi herself during our visit, and she was incredibly knowledgeable and reassuring. It’s clear that safety and security are a top priority for her, and that the whole nursery has been designed with children’s wellbeing at the centre and they cook all their own food on-site and have a great kitchen.
Most importantly, my daughter has settled in wonderfully. She’s happy, has made new little friends, and I get daily updates on her progress through the Blossom app, which I really appreciate.
If you’re looking at nurseries locally, I’d really encourage you to go and visit Abi Nursery and see the difference for yourself. You’ll honestly feel it as soon as you walk in.
Nancy has been with our family for nearly 3 years, and we truly could not have asked for a better nanny. She joined us when our girls were tiny, and the bond she built with them is amazing. She was our second nanny, and I know I will compare every nanny after to her.
She played a huge role in helping our oldest grow in confidence with her phonics, she knows everyone at the school and helps with all sides of childcare. The bond between my children and her is wonderful.
Beyond her care for the children, she has been a joy to have in our home. Warm, always reliable, positive and more organised than me!
We are only ending our contract because we are moving out of the area. Any family would be lucky to have her. We couldn’t have asked for more.
Megthmps
Bianca is an incredible nanny. My daughter (2), who is slow to warm up to new people, refers to Bianca as her 'best friend' and tells us how much she loves her. Bianca is fun, creative, knowledgeable, safe, and patient. Bianca loves to take my daughter out to fun activities (park, library, toddler group, etc), but she is equally as fun for a cozy day in. My daughter literally dances when she hears the doorbell ring because she knows that she will have a wonderful day with Bianca. We are incredibly grateful for the time that they have spent together.
Bianca is not just incredible with my daughter-- she is punctual, communicative, and friendly with us. There is no one that we trust with our daughter more.
Lucie is truly a wonderful person. She has been looking after my son for just a few months—since he started full-time school—and he absolutely adores her. He enjoys every moment at her home and loves her so much that he even wants to visit her on weekends!
She is an exceptional childminder: calm, caring, and genuinely loving with the children. From the first moment I met Lucie, I knew she was the right choice. Her kindness, constant positivity, and the way she communicates with the children are truly special.
She also takes the children outdoors regularly, which my little boy enjoys a lot. I couldn't be happier with the care she provides.
Katerina
Our son has been under the care of Sherife and her team for over 2 years. Her warm, nurturing and creative setting has made our son thrive and we were very sad to leave as he started pre-school in September. We couldn’t have chosen a better setting! For anyone looking for childcare, look no further, this is definitely one you will never have to worry if your child is in safe hands. Thank you Sherife, Elis and everyone at Stayfun Childcare.
We’ve had Lynne babysitting for us for some months now and I would say she’s a very good lady and we are glad to have her.Our little girl is always happy and excited to see Lynne,she’s an amazing lady and we don’t worry about anything when she’s with our little one because we know that our baby is in good and safe hands.
Catherin
I was extremely disappointed with my experience. I booked childcare in advance, only for the childminder to cancel at the last minute because she accepted another booking. I tried to be flexible and even asked if she could come for a shorter time, which she initially agreed to, but then changed her mind again. I also offered to reschedule my meeting so she could come after her other booking, but she simply declined without offering any solution.
This level of unreliability is unacceptable, especially when parents depend on confirmed childcare to attend important appointments. Unfortunately, based on my experience, I would not recommend her services to anyone who needs dependable and professional childcare support.
Helen cared for my child for 4 years, her warm and friendly approach within her family home was exactly what we were looking for. My son always enjoyed going to her house, they always went out and did lots of exciting trips as well as lots of home play and learning. I was always amazed at the amount my son learnt and i really trusted Helens approach with him and the other children. Her experience really shines through and her Outstanding Ofsted rating is spot on.
I highly recommend Helen to anyone- she really is brilliant!
Debbie provided an oasis full of activities and engagement, I was blown away with the variety of opportunities she offered my son who was sadly only with her for a short period due to us moving. Actually cried when we had to leave as a strong bond had been secured only after 3 months. Debbie is an absolute gold dust of a child minder if you are lucky enough to get her. Don’t think we will find anyone to replace her quite the same. Her house is FULL of the best toys, always clean, spacious and she can cater for many different interests. My son particularly enjoyed her variety of trains and playing outside on the different cars and sandpit and outside toys. She is so calm and capable which I think comes from all her years of experience.
clare
Charlotte has been childminding for my daughter since she was around 10 months.
I knew instantly upon meeting Charlotte, that my daughter would be in safe hands. Charlotte is kind and exceptional with children of all
ages.
Charlotte offers a home from home environment with lots of space and a beautiful garden for the children to enjoy.
I am forever grateful that I found Charlotte and that my daughter has been lucky enough to be cared for by such a wonderful human.
Thankyou Charlotte for everything xx
