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.
Our daughter has been looked after by Elaine for 4 years, and the whole experience has been fantastic. She is always so happy to be going to Elaine's which really helps us know that she has a great time. She provides such a happy home from home. The variety of activities is fantastic, whether at home or out visiting toddler groups, parks, soft plays. Our daughter always has a fun and varied week. Elaine has always provided amazing age appropriate educational activities. Our daughter is always learning new things which is fantastic. We are so lucky to have found Elaine and will be so sad when we start school. We receive a diary and photos daily so always know exactly what they've done. Elaine has always been so supportive with changes to routine, naps, potty training, whatever it may be. We always know our daughter gets the best care.
Jordan helped out for 3 weeks in March and was fantastic. She quickly created a great bond with my 3.5yr old and 6 month old. She came up with fabulous activities for the 3.5yr old, allowing him to set the pace, encouraging his creativity. Would highly recommend her. Thank you Jordan
Natalie has looked after our little boy since he was 9 months old, he absolutely loves going there & is thriving - I couldn’t ask for anything more.
Our little boy greets Natalie in the mornings with the biggest smile & puts his arms out to reach for her, which for a mother is such a lovely thing to see, knowing your baby is in a happy environment everyday.
Natalie sends me updates throughout the day & photos, which I love.
Natalie is always doing different activities with the children, painting, playing outside, water tables, reading, singing with actions, outdoor walks - just to name a few.
There are so many lovely toys and books for all the children to play with, with new toys frequently being added.
Meal times & naps have gone so smoothly since day 1, we consider ourselves super lucky that our little boy is in Natalie’s care.
Both of my nieces were looked after by Natalie, they are now 8 & 10 years old - Natalie came highly recommended & i don’t know what we would do without her.
I’m quite shocked and disappointed by this maternity nurse. We had agreed that I would call, however I wasn’t able to do so at the exact time due to work and caring for my baby—both of which can be unpredictable, as I would expect a maternity nurse to understand.
I messaged as soon as I could and apologised for not being able to call at the agreed time, so to be called “unprofessional” and then blocked is frankly insulting and feels completely unwarranted. Communication should be met with a reasonable level of understanding, especially in these circumstances.
I would have expected far more professionalism and flexibility.
Roxana
Our son started with Nat when he was 10 months old. He settled really quickly and we had the comfort of a personal what’s app group, where we get lots of pictures and updates on his day. He has recently turned into a cheeky 2 year old and is always excited to go.
You can see the bond Nat has with all of the children on drop off and pick up and it has a real homely feel. Nat is always buying new toys to fit with their needs and interests and you can see her passion through the activities she sets up. She is flexible with our son’s needs and supported him through his potty training journey and as a busy mum herself understands the importance of the little details such as going to the toilet before he leaves to go home.
We are really pleased that we found Nat and grateful for all the love she has shown our son.
I honestly can’t put into words how amazing 3 Little Birds Tiny Nursery Home is. There is truly nobody else I trust more than these incredible ladies to take care of my babies—they care for them as if they were their own.
The environment is so warm, loving, and full of happiness. The staff are always kind, positive, and genuinely dedicated to the children. You can feel the care the moment you walk in. And on top of that, they’re amazing cooks—my children have always been so well looked after in every way.
My first son attended until he was three, and now my second son has been there since he was just nine months old—he’s now two and a half—and I couldn’t be happier. Seeing how comfortable, happy, and well cared for they both are gives me complete peace of mind.
There is truly nowhere else I would rather have my children. I’m so grateful for everything they do every single day. 💛
Awaz
My daughter immediately connected with Rachel and wanted to do alllll the things, a great early indicator. Speaking to Rachel, great care is taken to check and adhere to rules and routines, making me confident my daughter is in good hands. Rachel is also punctual and professional, whilst still being friendly and engaging. We are very happy to have found her.
Diana
Siobhan worked as a nanny housekeeper for us in a temporary role and a subsequent permanent role. She is organised and efficient and is able to use her own initiative. She was fun and energetic with the children, organising many outings and activities. She was flexible with hours and completely reliable. I would recommend her for nanny, housekeeper or PA roles.
She brings a warm, patient presence, comforting children with gentle communication and attentive care.
She follows routines, ensures safety, and keeps kids engaged with age-appropriate activities.
She’s reliable and available when needed, communicating clearly with parents about goals and progress.
And most important my child loves her... She makes her happy
Pooja looked after my 4-year-old son during his Easter school holidays, and I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better experience. From day one, he felt completely comfortable—he didn’t cry once, which says everything about how warm and welcoming the environment is.
She creates a lovely balance between fun and learning, with plenty of toys and engaging activities that kept him happy and stimulated throughout. It really felt like a home-from-home setting, and her family are just as kind and caring, which made a big difference.
It’s such a relief as a parent to know your child is safe, happy, and well cared for. My son is already looking forward to going back during the May holidays, which speaks volumes!
I would highly recommend Pooja to any parents in the Manchester/Salford area looking for a reliable, nurturing, and friendly childminder—especially if you want your child to feel truly at ease.
Edivalda
We were very lucky to have such an amazing babysitter while living in the UK. She cared for our 4-year-old and our 6-year-old with special needs with great patience, kindness, and professionalism.
She built a strong bond with both children and supported our older child’s needs with real understanding and compassion. She was always available when we needed her, and thanks to her, we were able to spend quality time together and build a stronger family bond.
Reliable, flexible, and genuinely caring—we highly recommend her to any family.
Claudia
I was very worried about leaving my daughter when she was 6 months old to go back to work but Carol made it all so easy. She is fun and outgoing and made her home so open to us.
Her and my daughter got on amazingly and I couldn’t have asked for anyone better. My daughter has been with Carol for 3 years now.
Carol takes the children to the farm, the zoo, water parks and even when the weather isn’t great, has her own play house at the back of her house. She taught my daughter to become a confident walker and a very happy talker!
Carol is caring, helpful and my daughter adores her.
As a first time mom I was super nervous about leaving my baby, however Tatyana has been so excellent, so professional and warming that any apprehensions I had, have gone!
She cares so much about the children, their development and of course fun! Each day they are given fun filled educated activities to help them understand our world better. Super creative sessions for them, I love seeing what my son has made and later comes home with!
The setting is exceptionally clean, everything is organised which gives me so much peace as a mum! She even makes the children such thought through food for the children.
She has learnt my little boy so well, his needs, his likes and dislikes which is so comforting. He loves going to the nursery.
Tatyana’s communication is exceptional, we are always updated with things happening at the nursery, events, topics they are learning about - she really is a great great childminder! Highly recommended
Charlotte is a brilliant childminder, who's taken great care of, and nurtured our two children.
She has a brilliant way with the little ones in her care, creating a friendly, loving and exciting environment. Both our girls were immediately comfortable and happy with her in her lovely home setting. My youngest comes back full of excitement every day, talking about what she's learned and their activities.
Charlotte is laid back, flexible and helpful, and an absolute pleasure to deal with. Her support has really allowed our children to thrive and helped us navigate the early years of parenting. Highly reocmmend.
Vanessa worked with our family on and off for around four years, and we feel incredibly lucky to have had her supporting us during that time.
She cared for our daughter during busy periods and provided consistent, reliable help with day-to-day routines. Vanessa has a very calm and reassuring presence, which made a huge difference in our home. She was always patient, attentive, and genuinely engaged, creating a safe and positive environment for our child.
One thing we particularly valued was her ability to connect on a deeper level. With her background and natural empathy, she handled situations thoughtfully and with maturity. Our daughter felt comfortable with her from the beginning, which speaks volumes.
As I am Portuguese, it was important to me that my daughter continued to have exposure to the language. Vanessa supported this naturally in her interactions, which I really appreciated.
We also have a cat, and Vanessa was very comfortable around it and helped care for it when needed, which was an added bonus for our family.
She was always punctual, trustworthy, and easy to communicate with. We felt completely at ease leaving our daughter in her care.
We only stopped working with Vanessa because we relocated to Ireland last October, as my wife is originally from there. Otherwise, we would have continued working with her without hesitation.
I would highly recommend Vanessa to any family looking for someone dependable, kind, and genuinely invested in children’s wellbeing and development.
We’ve had a really positive experience with Ana as our baby’s first childminder. We started sending our daughter at 9 months old, and naturally she was quite nervous during the first week. However, with Ana’s warm and attentive care, she has settled in well and is now clearly enjoying her time there.
It’s been lovely to see her becoming more comfortable and starting to interact happily with the other children. Ana is very responsive and keeps us regularly updated on how our baby is getting on throughout the day, which is incredibly reassuring.
We also really appreciate how open and collaborative Ana is—she takes the time to understand our baby’s individual needs and works with us to support her development. Overall, we feel very confident and happy with the care provided.😊
We have been using Cheryl for a few months now. My daughter was 10 months when she started and I was really nervous to be leaving her for the first time. We visited many childminders and I am so pleased we decided to go with Cheryl, my daughter goes in with open arms in the morning and always comes home a very happy girl. Cheryl provides updates and photos throughout the day which is really lovely and definitely makes leaving her so much easier. I am so happy with how she has settled in and that’s all down to the care Cheryl has given. No question was ever too much and being a first time mum leaving their baby I got all the reassurance I felt I needed. Thank you for continuing to do such a great job xx
Jessica
She was nice in the beginning but rejected my son because of his special needs. Its been almost two years now and I still feel sad/broken about that. My son attended less than two weeks at her setting. I saw the body language and discussions.
I decided to start searching on this platform again not knowing she already informed few minders about me. Two different minders replied to ask why I'm changing settings so soon. I wonder how they knew, then I discovered she told the local minders about me which I found weird, unkind and unnecessary. I explained the situation to a lovely minder who advised me on how to navigate my situation. She could have just communicated that and not just rejected and not keeping things confidential. I'm so glad my son is getting all the help and support he required since that time. Some things just never go away.