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.
Tina was absolutely wonderful with my son Adam. From the first moment she was very kind, patient and caring. She made him feel comfortable and safe, and even took him to the park to play. She also sent me pictures which made me feel very reassured while I was away. Adam was happy with her and I could see she truly cares about the children she looks after. I highly recommend Tina to any parent looking for a reliable and loving childminder.
Anissa
My daughter has been going to butterfly’s for just over one year and she absolutely loves it. She is a super timid little girl and they support all of her needs and put so much effort into learning about her and are always so attentive to her. She has the bestest time here 4 days a week and it’s been so lovely watching her in such a fun and calming environment. I was a very nervous mum when she was due to start childminders at the age of one and wasn’t sure if I wanted to send her at all but Andrea reassured me all the time and always keeps us updated with what my daughter is up to during the day and this has carried on every day she’s been there for a year. My only regret is not sending my daughter sooner. My son will be joining at nine months old and I have nothing but confidence that he will have the most amazing time and is in the safest hands. It really is a lovely home from home environment. Not too strict just loving, fun and caring. I love the amount of outdoor play they have and how they are aloud to be creative and messy and do their own thing without being stopped (unless it’s unsafe of course haha). Butterfly’s definitely has the children’s interests at heart and I’m so grateful both my baby’s get to go here! Thankyou butterfly’s
We cannot recommend Saskia highly enough. Our daughter spent nearly a year in her care (starting from age 18 months), and the progress she made in that time was remarkable. Saskia is far more than a childminder; she is a dedicated educator who cares deeply about the children she looks after.
Creative & Educational Environment
What sets Saskia apart is her incredible creativity and effort. She constantly transformed her home to keep things exciting—whether it was building a pirate ship in the living room, setting up a grocery store, or creating a “science lab.” She put immense thought into educational activities tailored to the children's specific needs, even doing independent research outside of working hours to support our daughter’s growth and wellbeing.
Holistic Development
Our daughter thrived across all dimensions under Saskia's care:
● Academics & Language: Saskia made learning numbers fun, inventing games like spotting digits on buses, buildings, and license plates. Our daughter really enjoyed this and kept on playing them with us. She also made amazing progress in her language skills, as Saskia encouraged her to express herself and constantly taught her new words and expressions.
● Social Skills: By taking the children to various playgroups and organizing playdates, Saskia taught them how to interact beautifully with others. She built a wonderful group dynamic where the children learned to be kind to one another.
● Enrichment & Nature: They spent a lot of time outside exploring the nearby park to learn about plants and animals, alongside carefully chosen trips to museums, art galleries, and exhibitions. Saskia is incredibly knowledgeable about the arts and shares her passion for them with the children.
● Creativity: A huge variety of arts activities—painting, handicrafts, and Play-Doh—strengthened our daughter's fine motor skills and imagination.
Professionalism & Peace of Mind Saskia always put safety first. She is incredibly responsible and kept us updated throughout the day or during pick-up. We always had the feeling our daughter was in the best possible hands.
The two of them formed a very special bond; our daughter was always happy at drop-off and clearly enjoyed every moment of her time there. We feel Saskia has prepared her perfectly for her next steps at nursery.
We strongly recommend Saskia to any parent looking for a caring, responsible, and proactive childminder.
Saritha was wonderful with our 15-month old daughter. Saritha has been caring, calm, conscientious and highly attentive to our daughter’s needs. She has a particular gift for teaching - our daughter always learns something new from her when she spends time with Saritha, e.g. new songs, recognising colours, or pointing to objects in books. I highly recommend Saritha as a nanny.
Had such a good experience from the start, Honor has been so informative with everything including how to apply. We were also offered numerous settling sessions to help our son settle, this helped massively for the transition.
We were worried about nap and meal times but it has all improved so much since my son joined Honors daycare. We get regular updates which l look so forward to receiving especially as a first time mum back at work. There is nothing more daunting than knowing your child is unsettled and you're away from them. Thankfully we don't have to worry about that as our son has the best time with Honor and his friends. She keeps the children interacted all day long with various activities and trips.
Very much looking forward to what's in store the rest of the year and hopefully extending our son's hours with her. Couldn't recommend her more!
Myself and my husband had a wonderful experience with Kaya and are very grateful for the care given to my son. He really enjoyed spending time with her and felt comfortable right away, which made us feel very at ease as parents. Kaya also took him around for park and nursery visits and he really enjoyed them.
Thank you again for taking such good care of him. We would definitely reach out again if we need help in the future and would happily recommend you to other parents. 😊
Belinda has cared for my children on many occasions over the last ten years.
Her setting is home from home. Very child focused and she spends quality time with each child working with them on their strengths and building confidence too.
Belinda home cooks and has the children involved in baking and cooking which my children loved.
My children get on really well with the whole family and enjoy their time spent there.
I attended a job interview in Sittingbourne with my child and was fortunate to meet Lynda. From the moment we arrived, she was incredibly kind, welcoming, and attentive. She listened patiently to my concerns and went above and beyond by kindly caring for my child while I attended my interview.
Lynda showed genuine warmth, respect, and a wonderful attention to detail. She was playful and engaging with my child, which made the whole experience much easier and more reassuring for me. Her support meant a great deal at an important moment, and I truly appreciated her kindness and professionalism.
Lynda is truly one of a kind, and I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone.
Fran is a superstar childminder and we are so happy to have found her. Our 2 year old, Leo, previously went to nursery and got a bit overwhelmed by the setting and wasn't enjoying himself. He's now been with Fran for the last 4-5 months and it's a completely different experience. He's happy going in, happy coming out, and happy in his photos. Fran is a Tiney-registered childminder so we get all the updates via their app - just like the nursery. Our experience with Fran couldn't have been better. She takes the children out on so many trips - butterfly farm, mudclubs, museums, parks. Her home is also a wonderful hub of learning and activities. Would highly recommend!
I was very worried when return to work was nearing. I messaged Hayley out of the blue, from a recommnedation from a friend who uses Hayley's childcare services. Hayley instantly said come over for a viewing and went to see them in their natural setting. My little one was only 9 months old and was so skeptical of her going to a setting so early. But on first visit(viewing) the other children was so welcoming. And was so excited to see a baby. Hayley was so welcoming, her tone and persona was so soft and gentle. Just knew she would be a perfect match for me and my little one. Hayley sister Shannon also works alongside her which they are a fantastic twosome as they are both really alike. My little one has enjoyed every day for the last 5 months and since her starting her talking has excelled. She is made some amazing friends and at only 14 months currently, she blows kisses when she leaves and high fives the other children. Never had tears at the door when attending however we have had relucutantness to want to leave,when its home time and runs back in 🤣🥹 this just shows how much she loves being there. Going from a mum that used nurserys can honestly say minders are the way forward and hayley and shannon are the ticket to a happy healthy child that is loved just as much as you do !! 🥰 just thank them dearly for taking and caring for my little girl !
Jemma
Our 1 year old baby was only with Sam for a couple of months, but she was such an amazing find. She is a highly professional and experienced childcare provider, and Nina settled in straight away and was always thrilled to go into her home. Sam took Nina on lovely day trips to farms and parks, and always provided updates of activities and logged all key information. We wish we could continue with Sam as she was everything we had hoped for. I highly recommend her!
We cannot recommend Carmel high enough. Our kids feel home and loved with her for many years and we hipe many years to come. She does amazing activities in and outdoors and we would not know what to do without her! Amazing childminder, babysitter, after school pick up-helper and human being.
Elizabeth has been supporting my SEN daughter with additional learning as a private tutor.
I truly believe I’m lucky to have found Elizabeth, who offers guidance and learning support for my daughter. I admire how passionate and professional you are during your sessions with my daughter.
My daughter is always looking forward to her sessions with you. I still don't know how you were able to get her to focus on continuous learning for 2 hours straight.
As a mother, I'm now even more hopeful about my child's learning and development.
'My 2-year-old has been going to Blissfulnest childminders for about 3 months now, and I am very satisfied.
My daughter has settled in really well, and I know she is taken care of. My daughter seems to be very happy too, e.g., if she refuses eating breakfast, then I gently warn her 🫣 that this is the condition in which she can go to Jenea & Lily... 🫣 and it always works well! 😆
Jenea provides a really nice, bright, and airy setting with lots of toys for the children. She is warm and friendly, with great communication skills, and updates me at the end of each session face-to-face and daily with the app she uses to communicate with parents. I love the fact she takes my daughter to lots of playgroups too.'
Georgina is a very caring and dedicated lady who has provided so much love, care, and adventure for my one-year-old. She is extremely active and attentive to his needs, and she supported both of us greatly during the transition when I returned to work.
She has been incredibly accommodating and always willing to go above and beyond to help, which we have truly appreciated.
Georgina provides a wide range of age-appropriate toys and activities, making great use of indoor, outdoor, and community experiences.
I always feel reassured knowing that my son is in safe hands, being well cared for while having lots of fun.
Our daughter started with Inayah and Artan when she was 10 months old. We spent a wonderful year with them. Every morning she was excited to see them, and the photos we received always showed her biggest smiles. She would happily sing and call their names, right up until the moment she fell asleep. Even her clothes coming home covered in dirt and paint always made us smile — it was proof that she had another wonderful, fun-filled day.
We can confidently say that our daughter had the very best start, thanks to Inayah and Artan.
We eventually had to leave the UK for work, but Inayah and Artan were actually the reason we tried so hard to extend our stay. Even though many things would have been easier for us back in Japan, it was incredibly hard to leave such an amazing childcare environment.
Inayah and Artan observe each child very carefully. They notice signs of new development early and gently encourage children to develop at the right time for them. Their approach is not simply based on textbooks — it’s their dedication, warmth, and deep understanding of children that allowed our daughter to grow at her own pace.
She learned baby signs very early on and began speaking English remarkably well for her age, despite coming from a Japanese-only home environment. Now about 90% of her vocabulary is English, and she adds new words almost every day.
Thqey also show great respect for different languages and cultures. They even learned a few Japanese words for our daughter. In fact, she never said “Arigato” at home — she learned it from Artan!
The activities Inayah plans are always thoughtful and creative. We still can’t believe how she makes it fun and different every single day. Everything is perfectly designed for the children’s developmental stage and often tailored to their current interests — whether it was bubbles, climbing, farm animals, or Elsa.
And their garden is truly a dreamland for children. Our daughter always had the best time playing there.
She eats extremely well there too, and is completely obsessed with anything Inayah cooks.
They truly value their partnership with parents too. The team communicates with us daily and offers thoughtful guidance on how we can support our daughter’s development at home as she reaches new milestones. They also kindly organise garden play sessions for parents, giving us the wonderful opportunity to watch our daughter happily playing and thriving.
Their daughters, Asiyah and Zainab, have been the most wonderful big-sister figures to our daughter. They are so kind, patient and caring with her, teaching her new words and songs along the way. Our daughter adores them and will miss them very much.
We feel incredibly lucky that our daughter had her first year of childcare with Inayah and Artan. We couldn’t have asked for a better start.
We are incredibly grateful for Charmain’s patience, understanding and gentle approach with our 4 year old son. She takes the time to learn what works for him, follow his pace and celebrate every small step. Their sessions are engaging and thoughtfully adapted to his needs. We have seen such positive progress, and we couldn’t ask for a better tutor.
Sarah started looking after my daughter when she was 11 months old. I was very nervous to leave her but Sarah has been so brilliant with her and she arrives with a smile every day.
Sarah keeps me updated on what she has been doing each day, visiting the library, toddler groups etc and my daughter has been learning so much. Sarah also updates me with her progress and development and advises each term how she has progressed and what they will be working on next.
Sarah has developed a lovely relationship with my daughter and it is clear to see how happy she is in her care. I feel very lucky to have found Sarah and would highly recommend her to anyone.
I feel like the stars aligned when we found Belinda to look after my little boy! He had been attending a nursery since he was 9 months old but he was so unhappy there. We moved him to Belinda just before his first birthday and he settled in so quickly. Since being with Belinda, I don’t actually dread the days I have to work anymore! We get regular text updates throughout the day and love to see all of the pictures of what they get up to.
My son adores going to Belinda’s house and he’s developed so much. He loves going to the park and playing with Belinda’s puppy. When we get there in a morning, he runs straight off to start playing now without even saying goodbye because he is so excited! My eldest is devastated he has to go to school because he sees how much fun his brother has and wants to go and join in.
Belinda is such a kind and caring person and she has been incredibly supportive of our family during a very difficult period. She has completely put me at ease after being quite anxious to leave my little one. I am so grateful that we found her.
Laura
