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.
My little girl has been going here since she was 9 months old and she is absolutely thriving. She has the best relationship with all the staff who treat her like one of their own. I am always updated on her progress and she loves spending her days within the welcoming, home from home setting. I am so glad i chose Bumble bees, they go above and beyond and i never have to worry about dropping her off.
I had such a lovely experience with her! She was incredibly kind, friendly and professional with my children. They immediately felt comfortable around her and started chatting away as if they had known her for years! 🥰
She was also so warm and reassuring with me, and honestly made me feel like I was leaving my children with a sister rather than a babysitter. It was such a lovely feeling knowing they were in safe and caring hands.
I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy, professional and genuinely lovely babysitter. My children absolutely loved her! ❤️
Veve
Chloe has only been with us for three days (her first week!), and we already absolutely adore her.
She is incredibly dedicated, positive, easy-going, and takes her role very seriously. What really stood out to me is her initiative - before even starting, she’d researched our local area and has already come up with so many lovely ideas for my 9 month old, including taking her to the library after noticing how much she loves books. She clearly puts a lot of thought into how she can make her time with our daughter fun, engaging and enriching.
Our daughter took to Chloe immediately and is so happy in her care. She’s playful, gentle and patient, and you can tell she genuinely enjoys babies. Chloe has also proven to be very responsible, reliable with her communication and considerate of our routine.
She even gave it a go at doing my daughter’s hair (she has a little afro). It’s been lovely seeing how willing she is to get involved with everything.
I genuinely can’t say enough wonderful things about Chloe. We only wish we had more days to offer her at the moment, but we absolutely plan to keep her with our family for as long as possible. We’re so happy to have found her and already look forward to seeing her every week!
Petra
I was lucky enough to meet Gina at a local Toddler Group and got to see how amazing she was with the kids in her care. I was so happy that she had availability for my son who started at 10 months old and we haven't looked back! He is about to start school and has had an amazing time - over 4 years!!! - of being loved, encouraged, entertained and nurtured by Gina. She is a ray of sunshine and enthusiasm who really takes the time to get to know the children in her care. My son has benefited from so many wonderful experiences from regular play groups, a huge range of indoor activities and outdoor excursions as well a special days out to farms or soft plays. He has also made amazing friends with the other children who Gina looks after and all of this has helped to grow him into the joyful, enthusiastic, chatty confident child he is now. If you want your child to go to a home from home, with someone who cares for them and values them as an individual as much as you do, Gina is the one for you. I could not recommend her enough!!
Hester
My son Teddy was always incredibly happy at Tiny Treasures. Erum kept me updated on everything throughout the day, which gave me so much peace of mind. Teddy has some food allergies and intolerances, and Erum always prepared his meals exactly according to his diet — with so much care and attention.
Her garden is huge, beautifully set up, and full of activities the children absolutely love. It’s a very safe, nurturing environment where kids can explore and grow.
I truly can’t recommend Erum enough. She is an exceptional childminder, and we feel very lucky to have found her.🌟
Halina
My little boy has been with Nicci since 10 months old and is due to start reception next week , if I had the choice, honestly I would choose her all over again! The relationship and bond they have built over the past 3 years is the best, leaving your child is daunting but seeing his little face going in happy every morning gives you that reassurance and makes that worry go away. My little boy has a visual impairment and an eye condition, to say Nicci has gone above and beyond to help him excel and develop is an understatement. Her support for not only my little one but myself also has made a huge impact on these last few years, there is no better feeling than knowing your child has not only you but somebody else in their corner that strives for them to reach and exceed their full potential. Nicci has engaged openly with relevant support systems to help in any way she can, my other little boy attends now and again the experience is the same. Nicci communicates with us, offers advice and does so much with the children, we love seeing the pictures and videos of our children playing and exploring, people can have an opinion that a childminder may not have the resources that a nursery has but in the setting, the abundance of equipment, space and learning resources is endless. I can’t thank her enough for everything she has done, by far the best out there, in our family we all love her, not just the boys.
I put my son into childcare with Christine when starting a full time job, she was so lovely and accommodating. My son always had so much fun going there and felt like a member of the family. Gutted I had to take him out due to early education, but you won’t be disappointed if you choose Christine to care for you’re little ones 😊
Kasia is a lovely childminder. She has looked after my son since he was 1 and a half years old and still looks after him during school holidays. My son loves going to her and is always happy there.
She is kind, caring, and friendly. She always sends us photos during the day and keeps us updated about what the children are doing.
Kasia is very supportive and always ready to help. She gives good advice and shares her ideas when we need help with different situations.
We trust her completely and are very happy with the care she gives our son. I would highly recommend her to other parents.
Natalia
Sarah provided a home-from-home environment for my daughter, which gave her a more personal setting than a nursery. She regularly went out with the other children to different places and activities, which I felt was an important part of her experience.
Communication was consistent throughout the day, with updates about what they had been doing, any issues or concerns I needed to be aware of, and regular photographs. My daughter also took part in a range of activities including crafts, baking and gardening.
She formed a particularly close friendship with Sarah’s grandson and spoke fondly about the other children she spent time with. Overall, Sarah provided a varied and engaging environment, with plenty of opportunities for socialising, activities and outings.
my daughter attended Sarah’s from 7months to age four 2 days a week.
We feel incredibly lucky to have found Kasia.
Before coming to Kasia, Kira attended a larger nursery, and unfortunately she found the experience quite stressful. She struggled to settle, would cry a lot, and as parents it was difficult to see her so unhappy.
When we moved Kira to Kasia, the difference was remarkable. Kasia took the time to slowly build trust and develop a genuine relationship with her. She created such a warm, caring and safe environment where Kira could develop at her own pace. Over time, we watched our shy little girl grow into a confident, independent and active child.
One of the things I have always appreciated is how much Kasia involves the children in. She regularly shares photos and updates throughout the day, and I am constantly surprised by the variety of activities, outings and experiences she creates for them. You can see how much thought and effort goes into making every day interesting and engaging.
I would happily recommend Kasia to any family, but especially to parents whose child may benefit from a smaller, more personal environment and a little extra attention while they settle and build their confidence. Kasia has played a very important part in helping Kira grow and bloom, and we will always be grateful for the care, patience and encouragement she has given her.
Natalja
When we first came to see Chisi my son who is usually quite shy just went and started exploring. Chisi is extremely friendly and professional and I honestly couldn’t wish for a better childminder for my son.
He absolutely adores her and is so happy to go every morning. She also updates you on how your child’s day is going and if there is anything else that you need to know.
It is also extremely reassuring that she sends you a weekly recap of how your child is getting along.
So again would 100% recommend her if you want your little one to be in a safe and welcoming environment.
Kinga
We have been so happy with the care our son has received over the past three years, since he was just 10 months old. Sammy is flexible, helpful and incredibly kind, which has given us peace of mind and confidence knowing he is in such caring hands.
We are very happy with how our son has developed over the years and have already recommended her to friends and neighbours, who are also using her setting. We would highly recommend her to any family looking for a caring and reliable childminder.
Salvah was amazing from the moment we met her. I immediately felt that I could trust her with my children, especially my four-year-old. Although she was with us for only a short time, she made it truly memorable. She was kind, friendly and very attentive to my child’s needs.
Salwa travelled a long way to work with us and fulfilled the role wonderfully, which we really appreciated. She even helped with the dishes—such a thoughtful gesture that really stood out to me. Overall, we had an excellent experience with Salwa and would highly recommend her.
Chan
Louisa & Eric make a great duo. My child has been attending their setting for 2 years, from 1 years old, and they provide such a nurturing home-from-home environment. Every day there are fun activities and outings and my child even asks to go there at the weekend! I appreciate that they were both cooks, so he is fed well, and the setting is clean and homely, with a great shaded garden for hot days. Very pleased we found them.
Unfortunately, I found my experience with this childcare provider very disappointing. I was recommended her and contacted her to discuss my childcare needs, including the specific days and times I required support. We discussed what she could offer, and she said she would meet with us to discuss everything further, so we waited for this.
She later told me she would not be available from September due to a holiday, but would be available from October, which we were happy with. This was particularly important as I am postpartum and due to return to university in October, so I was relying on having childcare arranged in advance.
After waiting and believing we were moving forward, I was then told at the last minute that she had decided to take on another family, as their requirements suited her flexibility better, and that she was only available to us for one morning. I completely understand that childcare providers may choose arrangements that work best for them, but I feel it is unfair to lead families on when you are still waiting to meet other families and decide which arrangement suits you best.
If she was considering other options, this should have been communicated honestly from the beginning, allowing us to continue looking for alternatives rather than waiting and believing we had something arranged.
Being left to find alternative childcare at short notice has caused unnecessary stress, particularly as I am postpartum and preparing to return to university. Overall, I feel we were let down and that the situation could have been handled with much better communication and consideration.
Our daughter has spent just under two years with Petra, from 10 months to 2 years 7 months.
In that time, our daughter has absolutely flourished, growing in physical strength and confidence, finding her voice, developing a broad vocabulary, a solid understanding of relationships, feelings and boundaries, and an evident interest in reading, numbers, shapes and learning. And more importantly she has been happy and excited to see Petra and her friends every morning we’ve been.
Petra’s care, knowledge and communication have been second to none, and her setting has felt like a home from home. We have had total confidence in Petra from the start, knowing that our daughter is understood and looked after, and that we will receive all the information we need about her day.
We are so grateful to Petra for everything she has done for our daughter over the last two years, and truly couldn’t have asked for more.