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 love Maria. Truly the best childminder we could have wished for. She helped us hugely when she took on my first daughter through Covid when our previous childminder could not do it and it was the best thing that could have happened. She helped her develop lots of skills, and become more confident in herself and with others. Maria then took on my second daughter at 6 months just as my older daughter was starting school and continued to have her throughout the school holidays. Both my girls adore Maria as do we. She is so caring and loving and does so much with the children in her care. She always gets them out of the house and has them exploring new things, learning and teaching as she goes. Maria is very understanding and always willing to help out where she can. My girls still talk of her often and really miss seeing her. She really treated them like one of her own and we will be forever grateful ❤️
From the moment you meet Jess she instantly puts you at ease. She has a warm, calm and loving presence.
Both my children are always so excited to go to Jess' and without fail have an amazing time.
We love hearing about all the fun things they have done whether it is baking, playing games or dancing and more, all of which Jess will incorporate learning concepts into which is fantastic.
We could not recommend Jess enough as a childminder and we are so very grateful for everything she does.
My husband and I cannot recommend Gilly Bees daycare enough! The care and devotion that my little Felicity- Rose gets is fantastic. We feel so happy and safe leaving her in the trusted care of Gilly and Crisse.
Our daughter has come on in leaps and bounds since attending Gilly Bees at the age of ten months and it’s beautiful to see.
Gilly and Crisse always plan fun, educational activities for all of the children in their care and treat them as though they are family.
A wonderful childminder’s that will not disappoint!
Thank you Gilly Bee’s! :)
Our daughter has been going to Lorena and Jim for a year now and we can’t recommend them highly enough. Varied activities that she absolutely loves. Updates during the day and healthy meals. She is developing so well and Lorena and Jim play a significant part in this.
We used Nat to babysit our six month old baby for a family wedding near Guildford. Nat was super professional and friendly and put us completely at ease for the run up and whole day. She looked after our daughter for nine hours covering play, naps and bed and our daughter loved spending time with her. Highly recommend!
I am very pleased with the care and attention that Ayesha gave to my daughter. My daughter was with Ayesha from the age of 14 months - 3 years old. Ayesha was always kind and loving, with great ideas about how myself and my husband could support our daughter. She served lots of different types of food, and was happy to take my daughter out and about for fun activities. She also sent us lots of lovely photos of what they were up to. My daughter was always very happy to be left in Ayesha's care and they had a great relationship.
CharL
Trudy and Andy are fantastic I've knows them over 7 years now as my 2 boys came her when there were little, Arthur now 8 he did 4 years with them and Charlie who is now 4 he did 3 years here.. now my littlest had now started at 10 months old, everything they do is just perfect, they care for the children so much!! Amazing setting so much room for the children to play and learn, Amazing communication keeping you upto date how your little ones is doing I can not fault them ❤️. . I would 100% recommend
thank you for everything you do
I wouldn't trust anyone else with my childern 🥰❣️
Our little boy joined Sonia just before his first Birthday and did between 3 and 5 days childcare with her until he was 3.5 - at which point he joined the nursery of the school he will go to next year. He loved his time at Sonias and he attention to detail and his happiness was evident - seeing him hug her goodbye saying 'I love you Sonia' is all the evidence a parent needs of an amazing environment. The arts, crafts, trips out, walks by the river (as well as his favourite - playtime in the garden all combined to make an amazing experience.
Even though he is now at school, he goes to Sonia on an ad-hoc basis when we need cover or support, and you can see the excitement when he finds out he's going to see her.
Couldn't recommend her enough - and happy to speak to any parents considering her.
ArthurH
We highly recommend Sarah_Andy_Martin childminders, who cared for our child from 6 months to 3 years. She provided a warm, inclusive, and nurturing environment where our child was happy, settled, and clearly loved.
They gave us complete peace of mind as parents, knowing our child was safe and well cared for every day. The only reason we moved on was because our child had outgrown the setting and was ready to transition to preschool in preparation for school.
We are extremely grateful for their care and would recommend her without hesitation.
We couldn’t be happier with the care our two toddlers received. Anisa was warm, patient, and incredibly professional. she understood their routines, handled smoothly, and always kept them engaged with age-appropriate activities. Most importantly, our children felt safe, happy, and comfortable with her, which gave me complete peace of mind. She communicated clearly, was punctual, and treated our home and family with respect. We highly recommend her to any family looking for a caring, reliable, and experienced babysitter
A huge thanks to Gilly (and Crisse) for treating our daughter with a high standard of professionalism, education and care. The combination of indoor and outdoor activities and visiting many attractions has been incredible. It really does leave a positive impression on us all. So, keep up the excellent work. Well done xxx
My daughter was with Maria (soc) up until last year when we moved away from the area and still now she asks to see her and tells me stories of things they did together. She misses her very much and this shows how good she was. She was very flexible, always gave them healthy, nutritious meals and snacks. I felt happy and comfortable leaving my daughter with her. :)
We were so very pleased to find Katie and highly recommend her for childcare.
She feels like a very safe, experienced, skilled and caring pair of hands to look after our children. Katie is really gifted at what she does. She very quickly and intuitively got a sense of both our children's individual characters and connected and engaged with them and their needs. She instantly made us all feel at ease with her warmth and friendliness. We felt very confident leaving our children in her care.
We are so lucky to have Gilly & Crisse as the amazing childminders for our daughter. Viewing lots of places there was never an instinct of “love this setting” until I walked into Gilly’s home. Seeing the children playing so relaxed and happy in an obviously warm environment made it the place I wanted. And since Lily started it’s been obvious that it was the right choice. They’ve been amazing at settling her in and supporting her with her language development in particular. We can leave her there and know she’s safe and cared for with the same security as when we leave her with family. They do so many activities, and go so many places, it’s helped her come on leaps and bounds. We’re so glad we got a space with them!!
We've been with Vera for almost a year now, since my daughter was 14 months old, and it's been great to see my daughter adapting well once settled in as I headed back to work full-time. I was anxious at first since my daughter had separation anxiety and doesn't sleep well at night, but I can see that Vera really cares about the children in her care and works on building a trusting relationship with them. It's been a pleasure watching my daughter learn new things and enjoy her time together with her little peers.
Vera's setting is very clean and welcoming, and feels like a cosy home from home. She has been very mindful and accommodating of any allergies; my daughter seems to enjoy her meals and has become a better eater, and there are always a variety of indoor and outdoor activities at home, including excursions to the local park and library etc. and getting fresh air in rain or shine. Vera is communicative with any updates, she provides useful feedback, advice and reassurance if there are any concerns and it gives me peace to know that my daughter is safe and seems to be thriving in her care.
Our daughter has been with Hayley and Jan for over a year now, and I'm so glad we found them. My daughter was upset when away from her parents when she was young; however, Hayley and Jan were so patient with her, and now she loves going there every day and gets excited to go in the morning. We get updates throughout the day on how she is doing, along with pictures/videos, which certainly put you at ease. I know our daughter loves being there and gets plenty of snuggles when she needs them!
Georgia
Both of my children have been to Vicki, my son from the age of 1, and then a few years later my daughter. My husband and I are delighted that we found her. She has been fantastic with both of them. It is always a difficult time when your child first goes to childcare, but Vicki made the process so easy for all of us, with regular updates in a private Whatsapp chat, and regular photos so we could see what they had been up to. Vicki provides a range of activities for the children, from arts and crafts to baking, gardening, and yoga. She takes the children outside every day, and lets them experience different weathers and temperatures, and seasonal activities. She takes them to different places like the library, cafes, and toddler groups. My children always came home with exciting stories to tell. Thank you Vicki, you have been wonderful!
