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.
Overall, I am quite satisfied with the daily communication about Jamie's activities and progress. It's reassuring to stay updated on what Jamie is learning and experiencing each day. I appreciate receiving updates both verbally and through messages, as this gives me a comprehensive view of Jamie's day.
I think the variety of activities you provide is commendable. There seems to be a good range of options that keep Jamie engaged and interested. Additionally, I feel that these activities align well with Jamie's developmental needs, fostering both curiosity and growth.
Lastly, the atmosphere in your setting is welcoming and safe, which is important for both Jamie and me as a parent. It's great to know that Jamie is in a nurturing environment.
Thank you for your dedication and the care you provide.
Karolina
Our son joined Michelle near 2 years ago and I couldn’t ask for anyone better to look after him. Michelle is caring and friendly. Our son has gained and learnt so much since attending. She goes above and beyond for the children she looks after, nothing is ever to much . We are sad our time is coming to a end but with her support our son is now ready for school..
The communication between Michelle and parents is excellent an you never feel like you’ve missed a thing :)
My daughter and I love this nursery. The atmosphere of the whole nursery is so light and cozy that feels like you’re just at home that made my little one very comfortable. The staffs were all lovely and communicates well with me and keep my little one with lots of fun activities.
Claudine
Our son has been going to Louise's for almost a year and it's been a great experience for him and us. We know he feels safe there as he has always napped there since day one (and he's used to contact naps, so we didn't expect him to settle in so easily). Overall, he loves going and has plenty of fun, and personalised care, and Louise keeps us informed throughout the day with photos. She's been more accommodating than other local nurseries for the days we wanted our son to go (1 at first, 2 since January), and we're really grateful for it.
Lucie
Lauren's first position as a sole charge, full time nanny was with us and she was absolutely fantastic. She has huge amounts of energy and is extremely reliable and honest. Lauren worked for us for about 7 months (it was a maternity cover position) and our children even now still have very fond memories of her. She was always happy to help and learn new things and fitted into our family perfectly. She loves playing with children, helping them with homework, going on trips and doing arts and crafts. However, she is also very willing to cook for the children, tidy up after the children and do children's washing etc. I can't rate Lauren highly enough. This was just brilliant.
We honestly couldn’t recommend Aunty Wendy enough. Aunty Wendy currently looks after both our children and it’s such a relief to know they are being so well looked after whilst we’re at work. Every day they come home happy, clean and well fed. They have so much fun that some days they don’t even want to leave! Aunty Wendy does lots of great activities with them and never forgets a special occasion. Communication is faultless and we get regular updates about how they’re doing. It really does feel like you’re leaving your babies with family - we feel so lucky to have found her. Thank you Aunty Wendy!
My son started at this nursery earlier this month, and I couldn’t be happier with our experience so far. He’s really enjoying his time there and is quickly adjusting to the daily routine. The staff have been incredibly patient and supportive, both with him and with us as first-time parents. It’s clear they truly care about each child’s individual needs.
The rooms are bright, spacious, and thoughtfully designed, creating a warm and welcoming environment. One of the highlights is the beautiful outdoor area, which provides plenty of space for exploration and play. The activities are both fun and engaging, offering a great balance of learning and playtime.
We feel so lucky to have found a nursery that provides such a nurturing and positive atmosphere. It’s comforting to know that our son is in such capable hands, and we're excited to see him continue to grow and thrive here. Highly recommend! ☺️
Regiane
We had Kati as an ad-hoc babysitter during a short visit to Cambridge, and she was a real help to our family. Over three days, she assisted my wife in looking after our two young children (aged 4 and 6), and made things run much more smoothly.
Kati was kind, easy to be around, and quickly built a nice rapport with the kids – they really enjoyed spending time with her. She was thoughtful and hands-on, which gave us some welcome breathing room during our stay.
We’re grateful for her help and would happily recommend her to others looking for a caring and reliable babysitter.
Annette was extremely warm and welcoming to us and in particular to our baby. Her setting is fantastic, clean and well equipped. Annette addressed all of our questions before we even asked them. Any questions we did ask she was happy to answer.
Clare
We couldn’t be happier with Gentle Hands! Our child absolutely loves going there and has formed such a warm, genuine bond with both Tashande and Sachia. From day one, they have been so caring, considerate, and welcoming — it’s been such a comfort as parents to know she is in such good hands. She struggled to settle initially, being away from her parents, but Gentle Hands were always warm and support and went through extra mile to help her - and it has really paid off.
The environment at Gentle Hands is truly special. All the children seem genuinely happy and get along so well — it feels like a little community of friends. There’s such a calm and content atmosphere, with none of the typical squabbles you might expect. It's clear that the care and attention the team gives each child makes a real difference.
Since joining, our daughter's development has come on leaps and bounds. Gentle Hands puts so much thought into stimulating, engaging play and activities, always tailored to aid growth and learning. We also love the thoughtful touch of sending home new toys and books for the weekends — it’s such an easy and wonderful way to introduce her to new experiences.
It has been amazing to watch our daughter flourish in confidence under their care. We are so grateful to Gentle Hands for the nurturing environment they create — it truly feels like an extension of home. We can’t recommend them highly enough!
We had a wonderful experience with Samaira. She was very good with our son, Mathias, who instantly took a liking to her. She made him feel comfortable and happy from the start. Throughout the time she cared for him, she provided regular and detailed updates, which gave us great peace of mind. Her communication was excellent, and it was clear she genuinely cared for Mathias’s well-being. She handled everything with warmth, professionalism, and attention to detail. We were very happy with her care and would not hesitate to book her again. Highly recommended!
Moyo
We’ve been incredibly lucky to have Verity as our childminder. From the very beginning, she has shown warmth, professionalism, and a genuine love for children. Our four daughters immediately felt comfortable and looked forward to every visit. They adore her.
What stands out most is her patience, attentiveness, and ability to connect with children of different ages and personalities. We truly feel at ease knowing our child is in such caring hands.
Highly recommend Verity to any family looking for someone trustworthy, kind, and dedicated.
Joanne has been our nanny for the last year and she has been truly amazing.
We moved back home after being abroad for a few years and Jo helped us to navigate the transition, our then 4 year old daughter spent the summer with Jo before starting school in September, they had lots of fun on outings and Jo is fantastic at setting up exciting activities. My daughter loves spending time with her. We then had our little boy in September and Joanne was able to help our daughter with this big change and also help support me with our new son. Joanne is so knowledgeable and natural with newborns, I felt very supported and safe with her at such a vulnerable time and she not only cared for my son but also for me, providing meals and helping around the house.
Jo is typically responsible for things like drop off and pick ups at school, weekly activities such as swimming lessons for our daughter or play dates and meal times. She does the laundry for the children, as well as wardrobe organisation. During holidays, Jo puts together exciting days for my daughter.
With our son, now 7 months old, Joanne is helping support our sleep journey with her sleep training techniques and is responsible for him whenever Im not feeding. They play and have fun together and he adores her, now that he is weaning she has also prepared food in advance for us and is supporting us through this new stage.
Joanne is reliable, diligent, organised and very professional but what is most important to us is that both our children love her as part of the family and we are very sad to be relocating and losing Jo. Any family would be incredibly lucky to have her!
Rosie
Wendy is absolutely wonderful! My little one adores her, and loves Nanny (Lorraine) too. She is always excited to see them and doesn’t always want to come home!
It is a beautiful setting and very much a little family environment. My daughter gets to do a wide variety of activities and has so much fun.
We have been thrilled with the quality of childcare Wendy provides and she is such a lovely person. Any child would be lucky to attend this setting.
We are extremely pleased with the care our child receives from Tarin. She created a warm, safe, and stimulating environment that has helped our child grow in confidence and curiosity.
She provides great sources of activity for your children's needs and development she always takes them out.
We appreciate the regular updates on our child’s activities, meals, and developmental milestones. It’s clear that Tarin genuinely cares and puts great effort into providing a nurturing and educational experience. Our child is always excited to go and comes home happy and full of stories.
We’ve noticed significant progress in their social skills, language development, and independence. We trust Tarin completely and are grateful for the peace of mind this brings us as working parents.
Thank you for the incredible care and dedication. We feel lucky to have found such a wonderful childminder!
I write this review with two hats on, both as a mother and a professional working as a senior clinician in children’s mental health services.
As a first time mum, I was apprehensive about starting my journey to look for childcare support for our toddler son. I booked to meet Antoinette for an interview, having met with other individuals from this site, and the quality of care Antoinette provides gave her the real edge.
She immediately bonded with our son, and I noted her careful care and attention to supporting his needs from a developmental and wellbeing perspective. Indeed, she is skilled in shaping behaviour, applying boundaries and using a strengths based approach which is fun and interactive for children.
From a professional perspective, safeguarding is a high priority. I am assured that our son is safe with Antoinette and she has demonstrated an in depth knowledge of protective care.
Antoinette has been very reliable and has developed a very good rapport with our son. I look forward to continuing working with her and would highly recommend.
hannahr
Kristina has been supporting our family with childcare for two years, with our two youngest children. The childcare she provides is fantastic - she promotes learning through play, makes homemade hot nutritious meals, is aware of and supports normal childhood development, and communicates well with parents to ensure we are on the same page. Our children have been so content and happy with Kristina - they quickly settled into a secure and loving caregiver/child relationship. We are amazed at how much basic literacy (numbers and letters) our 3 yo knows! Kristina incorporates other life activities such as baking and crafting into learning, teaching the children about following directions and creating. When her family acquired a puppy, she turned it into a safe and fun way to learn about animals, and taking care of other living creatures.
Kristina is an all star caregiver. She is skilled in her craft, but most of all, she loves the children in her care as if they were her own. Any children lucky enough to be at Giggles and Scribbles with Kristina will get reliable and safe childcare, a stimulating and happy environment for learning, and a caregiver who loves them. We are sad to see Kristina leave Hatfield!
