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 daughter has been going to Leda full time since September '23 and loves being there. Leda has created a fantastic setting full of fun and love, it is very much a home from home. The children enjoy every minute of being there. Leda provides healthy meals and does crafts/takes the children to the park nearby and lots of other fun activities. Leda is always really flexible and makes life very easy for working parents. I feel so happy leaving my daughter in her care and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a childminder.
Claire has been looking after my 2 girls for 2 years. She has been amazing with them, they always spend lots of time outside come rain or shine as well as lots of time being creative with crafts and painting etc.
My girls are always excited to spend time with Claire and feel comfortable in her home. I would highly recommend Claire ♥️
Charley
Yashfa has been several times to babysit for out 7-month-old boy. Always punctual and reliable, she is very at ease around babies and I felt very happy leaving my son with her. I have always found the house in order and the baby in a good mood when I return. I am very happy to recommend her!
Our daughter started with Amanda when she was 8 months old and it has been the best decision we ever made. Amanda is so much more than a childminder! She takes the children out every day and is fully focussed on them when she is with them - constantly talking, singing and interacting with them. She has stretched our daughter in the perfect way whilst upholding a safe and nurturing, homely environment. She has played a huge part in our daughter’s brilliant development with both her language and understanding, but I also know that going to Amanda’s is something my daughter looks forward to every single day. She is also an absolute pleasure to deal with as a parent. Thank you Amanda, we will miss you when our little girl starts nursery school! And to any future parents out there, I cannot recommend Amanda highly enough!
CDLB
Vicki has been an absolute blessing for our family. Her reliability and helpfulness have made balancing work and family life much easier. My sons adore her, and I've seen how happy and content they are in her care. Vicki even went above and beyond by staying overnight when I had to travel for work, and I returned to a calm and happy home. I highly recommend Vicki to anyone seeking a trustworthy and caring childminder in the area.
My son has been with Chiara since he was 11months until he is nearly three. I have only good things to say, she was always dedicated and lovely with him and reassuring to me as a parent.
They do a range of different activities and trips at the same time as she sticks to healthy routines. She provides a variety of meals that my son loves and makes sure there is time to feedback at the end of each day.
We are truly gutted that my son’s time with Chiara is coming to an end and I would 100% recommend her to any parents looking for a lovely, hard working and dedicated childminder for their kids.
I’ve known Hannah since my son was 18 months old, my son immediately liked her and eased my anxiety of leaving my son with someone else for the very first time. She played and engaged my son in activities that he happily followed and Hannah’s patience is admirable in challenging situations, she really knows how to adapt to any situation and does it with calm and understanding. Always reliable. My son is over 5 years old now, so Hannah has helped us out throughout the years and I am very grateful and lucky to have found her, she has been amazing and the best person to care for our son and his needs 😊
Anita
Our son has been with Michelle for a year and a half and there has never been a day when he did not want to go to hers. She is a highly competent childminder and very experienced with children. Thanks to her wealth of experience, she is always there for advice on things like toilet training, teething, etc.
She is proactive and has a very clear idea about what she wants to do and what activities suit the children in her care. Their day involves a good balance of activities and socialisation but also ‘down time' in a home environment playing with lots of toys. She keeps them busy by taking them to local playgroups in the mornings on most days of the week, to local parks, occasionally to soft play, and once a week they’ve been going to a toddler dance class. In the afternoons they get to play at her house, and once it is warmer outside, they get to spend lots of time in her well-equipped garden. She sets up some lovely tuff tray activities for them, and they also do a lot of arts & crafts activities, for example finger painting activities to celebrate holidays/important dates throughout the year.
We are regularly being kept up to date with photos so we can see what they are doing, which we value.
She encourages the children to try and do things independently, and we are very pleased she is doing a wonderful job at getting them to eat lots of different types of fruit every day - thanks to her, our son now actively asks for fruit whenever we go to the supermarket!
She has been very thoughtful in acknowledging special days like the kids' birthdays and holidays.
Knowing that our son is happy and being well cared for is such a fantastic support. We would highly recommend Michelle to anyone looking for a competent, reliable, caring childminder in the area.
Miranda has been a wonderful helping hand for over a year for my homeschooled children. She was able to teach arts, and primary school curriculum Mathematics and English. She is very good with kids, talented and well organised! Every lesson was tailored made according to the specific needs of the child.
Highly recommend her as a tutor or a nanny, your kids will love her!
Emmanuel
Thank you so much Nailah for your services. My boy has adapted so well and thoroughly enjoys seeing you after school. You’ve made the process super easy and hassle free for me and I don’t have a single worry now that I’m back at work x
Zakeya
We recently moved from South Africa and was struggling to find a place for our two and a half year old son who was struggling with seperation anxiety. Lizzy and Debbie accepted us immediately and have helped our transition process from our son being home with me most of the time to me going back to work full time in a new country. Lizzy and Debbie helped us and are still helping me every day to settle Alexander. I will be forever grateful for what smiley kids have done for us and our son. Take it from a paranoid, overprotective mother.
Arina
Riva is an exceptional babysitter! My child adores her, and I'm consistently impressed by her care and reliability. She's stayed with us on multiple occasions, including overnight stay, and always goes above and beyond to keep my child happy and engaged. I highly recommend her to any parent in need of a trustworthy caregiver. Thanks, Riva, for your outstanding service!
Lynsey has been an occasional babysitter for my 9 year old son since Dec 2023. She is very well qualified, competent and dedicated and gives my son a really engaging and fulfilling time wether at our home or hers. She is calm, punctual, reliable, kind, creative and my son now asks when he's going to see Lynsey again as he always has such a good time in her care. My babysitting needs are ad hoc but Lynsey always gets back to me promptly and always finds time to accommodate our needs wether its an evening weekend or a couple of hours in the daytime during the week. I'd highly recommend her services.
LS1
Tara looked after my son whilst I was studying. I was so incredibly nervous at first, leaving my son. He'd been with me every day and night since birth! But instantly, I was reassured. I felt such a warm presence from Tara, her family, and her home since day one. Tara helped both me and my son settle quickly and comfortably. It was great knowing he was being greatly cared for so I could continue my studies without any worries.
Being a student, flexibility is really great. Tara was honestly brilliant with my extra study days so I could get most of my work completed. Throughout the days, she would update me with pictures and let me know how he was getting on, which was lovely and certainly put me at ease.
As a first time mum sometimes I felt quite like I didn't know what i was doing but Tara supported me, she gave me a lot of advice and tips and really helped a lot with sleep training, and trying to encourage his eating! The communication was so easy and straightforward. I have loved knowing my son is eating well, playing with her lovely daughters or doing different activities; play group, swimming, the park so I know he is regularly out and about having fun.
Since being with Tara, I've seen such a change and improvement in my sons development, his talking especially, and I know that the way Tara engages with the little ones has really played a part in that. I would 10000% recommend Tara to anyone looking for flexible and brilliant care for their child.
I also really appreciated Taras' help with proofreading my work in her spare time! A massive help. And being really accommodating and understanding during my rough days in my second pregnancy. Honestly, my son and I will miss you and your family! You've all been so kind, and I know Mason misses you all already. It's been such a pleasure to have gotten to know you, and I appreciate all that you have done. I hope to stay in touch!
Hayley
Kerry has looked after all three of my children. She has built up an amazing bond with all three individually and they thoroughly enjoy spending time in the setting. They all partake in age appropriate activities and Kerry is great at supporting all the children’s needs. Kerry has always had great communication and has always been reliable which has made it easier for me as a parent. I will continue to rely on Kerry to provide childcare services for my children until they are all grown, I cannot recommend her enough.
