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.
We feel so lucky to have found Natasha. She has looked after our daughter for the past nine months, and we could not have asked for a more caring, reliable, and nurturing childminder.
In that time, our daughter has thrived in every way — from her social skills and confidence to her curiosity and independence. It’s been wonderful to see how much she has developed, and we know a big part of that is thanks to the supportive, engaging environment that Natasha creates.
Our daughter always came home happy, full of stories, and excited to go back. It gave us such peace of mind to know she was safe, loved, and stimulated whilst there.
We couldn’t recommend her highly enough to anyone looking for someone truly special to care for their child.
Abi, looked after our son for almost 2 years at which point we had to remove him from her care.
We trusted Abi whole heartedly with our son with the impression of her putting his needs first.
Unfortunately we had been contacted by multiple parents informing me of Abi’s dislike to our son and a few other still in her care.
She discussed our finances with other families at local groups and at one point went on to explain she was only continuing with him as she had no other work, ‘better the devil you know’.
When asked not to allow him to nap late in the afternoon she continued to do so meaning bedtimes were a challenge.
We have since changed childcare providers, and passed on our views to Abi who again unprofessionally denied and blocked us rather than an apology.
This review is honest and factual for any parents looking for a childminder.
My daughter attended Shiyin’s nursery for 8 months and had a truly wonderful experience. She settled in quickly and always looked forward to her time there, especially being with her new friends. Shiyin creates such a warm, encouraging environment where children learn naturally through play, including being gently introduced to Mandarin. It has been amazing to watch my daughter’s confidence grow, especially in how she cares for and supports her younger peers. I’ve been consistently impressed by the level of thought and attentiveness Shiyin puts into planning activities, with engaging monthly themes that spark curiosity and joy. I would highly recommend Shiyin’s nursery to any parent looking for a nurturing, stimulating, and caring place for their child to thrive.
R Arthur
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Marie is Simply Exceptional – The Best Decision I Made for My Son
As a single mum, finding the right childcare for my son Teddy was one of the most important — and daunting — decisions I’ve had to make. After trying nursery, I quickly realised it just wasn’t the right fit for him. It felt busy, impersonal, and Teddy often came home overwhelmed and unsettled. I knew I had to find something better — and that’s when we found Marie.
From the very beginning, Marie has been incredible. The change in Teddy since he’s been in her care has been nothing short of amazing. He’s happier, calmer, and more confident. Every morning he’s genuinely excited to go to Marie’s — and as a mum, that means everything to me.
What makes Marie so special is the way she creates a warm, loving, home-from-home environment. She treats Teddy like family, and gives him the kind of personalised care and attention that nursery simply couldn’t offer. She understands him — his personality, his routines, and his little quirks — and she supports him in a way that feels deeply thoughtful and truly nurturing.
Marie puts so much heart into everything she does. Whether it’s outdoor play, creative crafts, learning activities, or days out at the farm or zoo, she makes every day feel special for Teddy. I get regular updates, photos, and stories that show just how much he’s thriving in her care.
As a single parent, it’s hard to put into words how much peace of mind Marie has given me. Knowing that Teddy is safe, happy, and loved when he’s with her is the greatest gift I could ask for.
Choosing Marie instead of going back to nursery was the best decision I’ve ever made for my son — and I can’t recommend her enough. She’s an absolute gem, and we’re so lucky to have her in our lives.
Rosie
I cannot speak highly enough of Claire. She has looked after my son, Otis, since he was just 9 months old, and from day one, I knew he was in the safest and most loving hands.
As a parent, leaving your child with someone else can be incredibly daunting, but Claire made that transition so much easier with her warmth, care, and genuine passion for what she does.
She creates a nurturing, fun, and engaging environment where Otis has absolutely thrived. From creative play and outdoor adventures to learning new skills and building confidence, every day is full of love and laughter. She truly treats the children like her own, and it shows in the way Otis runs up her driveway without hesitation.
Her communication is excellent. She always keeps us updated with how Otis is doing, what he’s been up to, and any little milestones he reaches along the way. We get sent pictures of how much fun he is having without us!
It's clear how much thought and effort she puts into every aspect of her care. We feel so lucky to have found her.
I honestly could not have asked for a better person to help care for and shape Otis in these early, important years.
We used Ami's Nanny services for both our little girls over the last 4 years or so, and sometimes for babysitting too. She would always get to ours on time with a smile, make the girls' breakfasts, then take our eldest to school before coming back to look after our youngest at home. Sometimes we would drop our youngest off at Ami's house for the day instead, where she played with Ami's son and then refused to leave when we came to pick her up! This variation was good for us and Ami was happy to make it work. Her rates are also very fair and excellent value for money.
My girls absolutely adore Ami and always look forward to seeing her. She was able to make a close connection with them from her first interview, which is an impressive talent to have. What strikes me is how professional Ami is, how kind and attentive she is with the girls, keeping them laughing, playing with their toys and even going out to the park or softplay. Disciplining is quick and effective too. It's even the little touches like emptying the dishwasher or folding the throws on the sofa, she really is the full package and we still can't believe our luck in finding her on here. Honestly we couldn't recommend Ami enough and know she will make another family very happy!
Carole has looked after my little boy from 9 months old, to him leaving for school in September 2025. I honestly couldnt have asked for a better childminder. Carole has become such an important part of his life (and ours too) so much so she has the name "Nanna Carole" which I'm sure will stick for my little boy forever! From day one Carole created such a warm and loving environment, which totally put my son and both of us as parents at ease.
Carole treats every child with such patience and kindness and it really shows in how confident and settled they are in her setting. My little boy thrived with her, from learning his first words, taking his first steps and learning how to write his name, Carole literally encouraged him every step of the way! Every day is full of fun activities, from playgroups, forest school or trips to the airport for plane watching.. she always goes above and beyond to make sure the children are engaged and happy.
Caroles communication is great. We had a watsapp group where we received photos and updates throughout the day, a childcare diary keeping us up to date on anything else thats happened that day (toileting, food, sun cream etc).
Now my sons ready to leave for school, hes so confident and ready to take this next step to "big school" - and thats down to the amazing start that Carole has given him. As a family we definitely feel lucky to have had Carole as our childminder and I couldnt reccomend her highly enough to anyone else looking for someone to take care of their child. You will definitely be in the best hands! Thank you Carole!
Katie was the first formal childcare we ever used for our daughter and she has been a huge part of her growth & development over the last 2 years. She treated our daughter like her own & kept her brain stimulated during her sessions with outdoor play, indoor play with other kids, reading & drawing.
She will be missed by all of us especially our daughter and I cannot recommend her enough.
Sermed
Kat was the childminder for our DS from January 2025 to July 2025. In July 2025, a parent at a softplay made a complaint about Kat’s conduct towards our 17 month-old DS. Footage from the softplay was then assessed by the police, Ofsted and social services who deemed Kat’s conduct to be wilful neglect. Based on the reports and the CCTV footage, Kat’s Ofsted registration was suspended in July 2025. The CCTV footage from the softplay showed our DS in distress, being ignored by Kat for an extended period (approx 20 minutes) while crying. Our DS then climbed on equipment that was unsuitable for his age to be unsupervised on, and then fell off from a height onto his head - Kat ignored this, or was simply not paying attention. He then cried in a very distressed state for a further period (approx 10 minutes) and Kat did not tend to him. Two older children then came and started to hit him repeatedly on the head with wooden toys, further adding to his distress. Again, Kat did not pay any care or attention to our son. At this point a parent at the softplay stepped in and made Kat intervene, and subsequently made the complaint about Kat’s behaviour. This is all documented by CCTV. There are wider reports that this neglectful behaviour was reflective of Kat’s usual approach to our DS at different venues over the period he was in her care. The GP advised that we may never know what potential damage has been done to our son’s wellbeing and development by Kat’s neglect. Kat’s response to this incident was to send me email links, attempting to evidence that childminders do not need to pick up or comfort children or babies in distress. If Kat is somehow allowed to work with children in the future, based on our experience and the CCTV footage, I would ask that you consider our experience and make your decision accordingly.
I am really grateful to have had Rebecca caring for my son over the past few weeks. She is warm, patient, and attentive, and it is obvious how much she enjoys working with children. She kept my son engaged with fun, age-appropriate activities, while also supporting his daily routines and development.
She is dependable, trustworthy, and communicates clearly, which gave me confidence and reassurance. Beyond her professionalism, she is extremely friendly and just an amazing person overall.
I wholeheartedly recommend Rebecca to any family looking for a loving, reliable, and dedicated caregiver.
Ral
I have a 3 year old boy currently attending day care at Dawn's place for 6 months now and it's been absolutely flawless. Dawn's been taking great care of the babies, and keep them well looked after, entertained and fed. My boy has gains lots of friends and vocabulary skills greatly improved since he began the nursery at Dawn's.
Recommended without reservation.
Tianyi
The thought of having to find a childminder was very daunting but from our first contact Hayley put both my child and I at ease.
My child was very anxious but settled very quickly and in the end didn't want to leave as she was having so much fun!
Hayley is very reliable, a great communicator and very nurturing.
I would thoroughly recommend Hayley, 100%!
Both my children (age 1 & 3) have been at the nursery since April, and we have always been very happy with the care and support provided. Both my children have formed strong bonds with the practitioners, and my 1 year old gets excited every time we arrive at nursery. My 3 year old has always struggled separating from me on arrival at nurseries, but the staff here are very comforting and supportive of this. They have also identified and acted quickly with regards to sensory issues my 3 year old has.
It’s a really lovely, small, home from home like nursery, and everyone is very welcoming and accommodating.
Would highly recommend the nursery.
My son has been with Louise just over 2 years! I couldn’t recommend Louise enough. My little boy has so much fun and has learnt so much. Louise is his favourite place to go
Sarah
I absolutely LOVE this nursery!
As someone who works in the industry (with a different company) it was a big decision to not send my child to the company I work for and reap the employee benefits, however I'm so grateful I went with my gut and what I thought was best for my child.
N&G have seen my child through most of her first year of life now and have had such a huge positive impact. They're supportive to me and my partner as first time parents, guide my daughter in every area and are just overwhelmingly a lovely bunch of practitioners.
The immediate excitement on my daughters face when I drop her off to nursery says it all - basically leaping from my arms to start her day! The on site chef has been very understanding of our dietary needs and goes out of his way to prepare alternative dish options for my child made to suit her needs specifically! The practitioners have helped support us in areas of her sleep, eating and "kind hands".
They are so attentive as a whole, we get picture updates at a minimum twice a week with live updates of her day every day, the instant chat function to the nursery on their app means I can always check in, ask questions or advice.
Bottom line - incredible nursery, supportive to parents and children alike, would recommend to anyone looking for a nursery.
Claire went above all expectations with my little boy making him feel valued,loved and comfortable every day. Having a child with an SEN can be challenging but we where helped every step of the way!
If you want a safe environment where your child will thrive mentally, emotionally and academically this is the place for you!
Nothing short of incredible, my boy has now left to start at a specialist setting but my next baby will be starting in a years time and I already am excited to see his progress with Claire.
A huge thankyou from myself and Tom.
We honestly couldn’t be happier with Nurture and Grow Childcare. Our little one has been here for two years, and it has been such a wonderful place for them to learn, grow, and feel supported every single day.
The environment is so warm and welcoming, it's of work was done earlier in the year to update the space and the garden and you can tell how much thought and care goes into making it a safe, happy space for the children. The food provided is fantastic too, healthy, varied, and something our child always looks forward to. Special mention to Cheff Charlie who does an amazing job!
What really makes the nursery so special are the relationships. Our child absolutely loves the practitioners and has built such lovely bonds with them. Helen feels like part of the family, she knows our child so well, and the support and care she gives is beyond anything we could have hoped for.
We’ve also seen how much our child has developed with their guidance. Their confidence, independence, and learning have all flourished thanks to the encouragement and dedication of the staff.
We are so grateful to the whole team at Nurture and Grow — it really is a place where children can thrive.
My son went to the nursery for a full year. He enjoyed spending time with Carmon and Ellie from the nursery more than my wife and I. They looked after time just like their own child and identified his SLT requirements and helped us all the way through to his transition to school. He was very sad to graduate and i would 100% recommend this place.
GauravM
Our kids love it when Miri looks after them, she always makes them laugh! She is great with the 3 kids (ages 2, 7 and 9), happy to help with any part of their routine, and they feel very comfortable with her. She is quick to respond, reliable, and organised. We have no problem recommending her to other families.
