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.
Honestly, can't believe how lucky we got finding Shona. She is the most peasant, upbeat, and most importantly caring babysitter we've had the pleasure to hire.
A big thing about Shona, is she is genuine, she cares and puts our son AJ first at everything she does with us. She's always ensuring AJ is having fun, fed, changed and always engages us for questions and feedback.
AJ's eyes light up when he see's her and is always giggling, running about and playing with Shona, we feel he's in good, safe hands with her.
Shona is also very friendly and engaging with us the parents too, personally I feel she is part of the family now.
If you need any more information, please do not hesitate to reach out to me.
Shona is 1 in a million!
Zohra has looked after our 18 months son over the last months and I couldn’t be happier to have found her! You can tell how much Zohra cares about the children and really treats them like family. He is always in such a great mood when I pick him up and I can tell he’s been having the best time.
Zohra is also great at communicating. It was my first time leaving my son and I felt so safe leaving him in her care. She was very reinsuring and honest. I really trust her and I did not worry.
I initially got Zohra’s details through a friend whose kids had been going to Zohra’s for years and I can see why. I felt her warmth from our first contact on the phone and really recommend her to anyone looking for a childminder.
We have been lucky enough to have Rachael look after our 3 year old daughter for around two years now. Georgia is so happy to visit her every week and we never cease to be amazed by the variety of activities, trips and learning experiences Rachael provides for her. Nothing is ever too much trouble and Georgia truly sees it as a home from home. Her development, confidence and social skills have really icnreased and we know Rachael has had a key role in this. She truly cares for and loves all the children she looks after and treats them as individuals, it never feels like a business, just a friend looking after your child as if they were their own. Rachael always takes time to introduce Georgia to new things and cultures and we truly appreciate the great start she is providing our daughter to be a happy, well rounded person.
I could not recommend Theresa enough. I have noticed positive changes in my son since he has been with Theresa. I know that he is in safe hands and enjoys his time with her. Theresa will send updates throughout the day, showing the activities they have been up to. There are plenty of toys for the children to play with and activities that Theresa does with them throughout the day. I would 100% recommend, Theresa is a lovely lady who loves what she does and this shows by the environment for the children.
Sharon is a great childminder. She has looked after my little girl since she was 7 months old. She is calm, patient and understanding. Her home is absolutely immaculate, and has a wide variety of toys and activities for children of all ages. My little girl often brings home pictures , paintings and crafts made with Sharon, they are absolutely wonderful and lovely keepsakes. Both myself and my partner work full time and we feel totally at ease knowing our daughter is safe and well taken care of while we are at work. Sharon prepares a wide range of different home cooked and nutritious meals &snacks for the children, these always go down a treat with my daughter. We recently moved areas and we still continue to use Sharon’s childcare services even though it is quite a drive from our new house & work locations due to how settled our daughter is. I would definitely recommend Sharon’s childcare services to other parents who are seeking a local childminder
Ruby worked with my son for a year doing after school pick ups. She was an excellent nanny to him. Kind, patient, and fun. Ruby is very reliable and professional. She flagged to me things which were important eg with his behaviour. Oscar had a lot of fun with Ruby and always enjoyed the surprise of what might be in her craft bag that she used to bring along !
We miss Ruby a lot. But hope that London is all you hoped for and more x
Janice is absolutely amazing at what she does. I had contacted her for babysitting for my 1 year old daughter and in the first meet itself she made us feel so comfortable that I could trust her with my baby. She has a very calm presence and she takes care of all her needs very well. I highly recommend her for your babysitting needs.
Vipra
Our daughter has just come to the end of almost 9 months with Yasmin and we highly recommend her warm, safe and homely environment for any family seeking a childminder for their baby.
Our daughter joined at 14 months old, and as a BF baby with no experience of childcare, it was a challenging change for us all but Yasmin's supportive approach to a long settling in period for us was brilliant. We also had challenges with our daughter napping but Yasmin worked with us to follow a plan to ensure consistency at home and at hers, meaning Freya eventually started doing 2 hour naps - unheard of at home! Our daughter now loves going every morning, it's going to be a bitter sweet end to this year.
She has developed so much in terms of independence, play, movement and speech, she isn't the same baby as when she started, all supported by Peek & Plays hands-on approach.
Yasmin's childcare assistant, Naureen also provides wonderful supportive care for all the children at the setting and Freya speaks about her often when she is at home.
The setting is clean and has a big variety of activities for children of different ages (baby to toddler) to enjoy, as well as a very child friendly garden space for getting outside.
Kathryn
Our little boy attended The Little Pixies from the age of one until almost three, and he absolutely loved his time there. There was never a day when he didn’t want to go in, and he was always happy and settled when we collected him. We’ve never had such a positive experience with a nursery and only wish we’d known about Debbie and The Little Pixies when our daughter was younger, as her experience elsewhere was very different. We would wholeheartedly recommend The Little Pixies to any parent looking for a caring, nurturing setting.
Karen
Our daughter has been attending for 5 years now, starting around 1 year old through until school, and now in school holidays. Little Rocks has been a home from home for Isabella, but with the professional care, structure, learning and development activities that are so important. We didn't want a large nursery, we wanted a smaller more attentive setting, where our daughter could form real bonds and be happy and comfortable. She always came home happy, usually having enjoyed a trip or a visit, followed by different activities. Everything was always tailored for her age. Most of all we never had a single worry, or concern, leaving our daughter in Helens care. Highly recommended.
I have used Ruth now for well over a decade and can whole-heartedly recommend her as a childminder. Her setting is safe, friendly, fun, educational and comfortable. Ruth herself is brilliant with the children and always treats them as unique individuals. She is compassionate and always strives to be top of her game through offering best practice policies and keeping ahead of any changing childcare guidelines. Her term time (for little ones) and holiday agendas (for all) are varied and exciting for the children and my kids always begged me to go there as often as they could! She always has a great mix of indoor and outdoor activities planned and there is always an important learning aspect to each event - often with appropriate arts and crafts follow-up afterwards. Everything is always so well thought through. In my son’s words: ‘she is funny, kind, playful, always happy and always has brilliant ideas for activities and I really love her’. I think that really says it all! Fully recommend her. Best childminder ever! Xx
Natalie is absolutely amazing! I was so nervous to place my daughter with a childminder having never done this with my first daughter, but Natalie put me in such ease and was always transparent. She eased Ayla in from 10 months old and has had her until now, age 3.5! Ayla loves going to Nat Nats house and oh my gosh, she has come such a long way. Natalie helped me with so many mile stones i.e. taking Ayla off the dummy, potty training, food and just helping Ayla become more independent. Ayla enjoyed going on her daily trips and Natalie would always send me pictures of their activities! Im so grateful because now I have such amazing pictures of Ayla to share with her when she's old enough! Natalie has created a warm, nurturing and adventurous environment for all the children and they become such good friends with eachother. I couldn't recommend Natalie enough, we will truly miss her as a family. If ever I have another one, I'll be right back at Nat Nats lol.
Thank you so much Natalie, its been an absolute pleasure. Please keep in touch. Sadia xx
Highly recommend Shona. We have no family living close and always struggle to get a night out but was always hesitant leaving my 3 kids under the age of 6 with someone we didn't know. Shona turned up to our house the first time with a bag of books and instantly interacted with my kids. I knew instantly i needn't worry as she was amazing with my kids and they loved her. Have used her a few times so my husband and I can get a break to go for dinner and get some time together and it's nice to go out knowing my kids are well looked after and safe. Shona was always communicating with us when we were out reassuring us that everything was OK. She is very professional and friendly and wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for a childcare 😊
I found Khadija through childcare.co.uk, and discovering her felt like a miracle for our family and our newborn. As a first-time mum, I can’t overstate how much her support meant to me. She’s incredibly experienced, patient, and reassuring—she taught me so much and helped me feel confident caring for my son.
Khadija is exceptionally reliable and trustworthy; I was completely comfortable leaving my baby in her care. She’s punctual, responsible, and has a truly kind, warm spirit. We feel very lucky to have found her and couldn’t recommend her more highly.
My little girl started with Little Pixies when she was 9 months old, it was a big transition for us but made all the easier by Debbie’s warm and open nature. She quickly settled and has had a brilliant three years there. Little Pixies soon became an extended family for us and my little one has become so confident and independent. As well as a lovely home setting, Little Pixies often go for walks and bus trips exploring Norwich, local attractions and parks which provides fantastic opportunities for learning and play. Debbie goes the extra mile and you know that she truly loves all her mindees. Would recommend.
My daughter, Esmé, has been in Jill’s care since December 2023, starting when she was just one year old. From the beginning, Jill has made the transition so easy and reassuring. She is incredibly kind, caring, and highly knowledgeable about child development. She stays up to date with the latest recommendations regarding children’s health and safety, which gives me real peace of mind.
One of the things I appreciate most is how well Jill communicates throughout the day. She keeps me updated on Esmé’s little adventures, what she’s been learning and playing, and even how well she has eaten. These updates made such a difference, especially when Esmé was so young, and continue to make me feel at ease knowing she is thriving and happy.
Jill has played a huge part in Esmé’s development and growth. She takes her out every day, giving her plenty of opportunities to interact with other children, which has helped her grow in confidence in social settings. Through carefully thought-out age-appropriate activities, Esmé learns not only about nature and the world around her but also emotional literacy and ways to express herself. Jill also encourages Esmé to develop independence – from putting on her own shoes and coat to counting numbers and learning the alphabet – all of which are building blocks that will help her thrive in reception. These experiences are shaping Esmé into a well-rounded little individual who I know will step into school with eagerness and confidence.
Esmé feels so comfortable in Jill’s care and truly enjoys her time there. She often talks fondly about her days and the fun she has with both Jill and her friends. It’s clear that Jill creates a nurturing, enriching space where children can flourish.
I feel very fortunate to have found Jill. She is highly trustworthy, goes above and beyond every day, and I would wholeheartedly recommend her to any parent looking for a childminder who combines professionalism with genuine warmth and care. Nicole Coppin
Ellen is a fantastic teacher and always puts the needs of the children first. She is patient, kind, quickly builds positive relationships and strives to achieve the best for every single child in her care.
Ellen is excellent at tailoring activities to individual needs and works with families and stake holders to ensure consistency at all times.
Children love being around Ellen and she is happy and enthusiastic!
Kelly15
