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 boy has been going to this nursery and he absolutely loves it I highly recommend Michelle and the team they all have smiles at all times and respect you and others my little boy with miss you all Thankyou for everything.
Hannah
My son has been looked after by Silvana for the last two months and we couldn’t be happier with the care and attention she gives him. Silvana’s calm and kind energy suits him perfectly. He seems to be very happy when he is with her, and is always in a good mood when I collect him. Silvana helps him with his development, encouraging him to crawl and hold himself up, she is extremely positive and we have been so pleased with his progress.
He loves to be outside so Silvana’s garden is a huge benefit as well as being so close to Clapham Common, takes him out everyday, which he really enjoys. Silvana sends thorough updates of the day through the app, explaining the days activities and his meals etc. Along with photos, in which, my son always looks so happy! He is provided with a great selection of meals, and she has helped him learn how to feed himself with a spoon and fork.
Overall I would highly recommend tiny steps as a childcare setting, I can’t thank them enough for being so kind to my little boy!
My son has been going to Sarah’s for 8 months and he has thrived there, his speech has come on so much and his understanding of things is so much better. He has made lovely friends who he talks about everyday. Sarah sends us daily photos of what they’ve been up to all day and my son talks about her all the time and can’t wait to go back. We’re now starting school nursery so unfortunately we have to leave sarah but she will always be my number 1 choice for any future children. Thank you for everything Sarah! X
Anna has been a wonderful babysitter for our daughter Klara, who is 2.5 years old. Anna lives nearby and has been incredibly reliable. She not only looks after Klara but also helps her develop and perfect her skills. Klara always goes to Anna's with a smile on her face and comes back just as happy. There is great communication between us, and we feel fully informed about everything. Klara attends three times a week, but even when there are any changes to the schedule, Anna is always flexible and accommodating. We highly recommend her!
I was impressed with the service my son received from Georgia. She provided detailed and regular updates during the day and when I pick him up, from what he has eaten to different activities they have been up to. All the updates and pictures showed how happy and busy my son was enjoying his day out. She takes him to the playgroups, She introduced new activities to him in her setting, like painting which he hasn't tried at home. Her care for my son has been first class. Georgia no wards to thank her for her caring heart and patience. It is just natural for her. She is a blessing to me.
Julie is such an wonderful childcare provider - the best decision we made for our family!
Dash thrived under Julie's care and we felt confident knowing he was being so well looked after.
We were constantly kept upto date with pictures and drawings Dash bought home, along with talls of their adventures. Julie helped shape him into a confident, prepared little boy ready for school.
We can't thank her enough for being there and for helping him grow into the lovely little boy he is now xxx
Samantha was welcoming and supportive from the moment we introduced her to our daughter. My daughter absolutely thrived with Samantha and her wonderful team. She was so excited when it was a ‘Mamfa (Samantha) Day’ and I could tell she was so happy being there. I was astounded how much Samantha managed to pack into each day, taking the children on some fabulous days out and doing lots of cute activities with them and keepsakes to take home. It made me feel so happy knowing my daughter was being truely taken care of when I was working but really enjoying herself and learning at the same time. I’m super grateful to Samantha and her team for that, and look forward to my daughter rejoining her childcare soon.
Reema has been our childminder to our 14 month old son for a couple of months now and we’re so glad we found her! She has such a lovely, professional setting with lots of toys and activities for the children to enjoy and always takes them out and about too. Reema is such a lovely person, it’s obvious to see she genuinely cares so much about the children and supporting their learning and development, as well as being a great support to us parents. She will send photos of our son and updates during the day so we always know he’s happy, eating delicious, nutritious food, learning new things and generally in great hands. When we had a week off due to illness she was checking in to make sure we were ok, for my birthday and Christmas she made special cards and paintings for us with the children which will be treasured as well as lovely gifts, and she has been a great help with applying for the Government childcare funding. She really goes the extra mile to make sure everyone is happy and well looked after. Any child (and parent!) who has the opportunity to be in Reema’s care is very lucky.
She was dismissive of our children's needs, criticizing their eating habits and emotional responses. She also displayed unprofessional behavior.
It became evident that Karen was emotionally immature and ill-equipped to handle the demands of caring for children with special needs. She seemed to use the position to fulfill her own emotional needs rather than focusing on the well-being of our children.
She expressed enthusiasm for the job, and willing to learn about disabilities but didn't read up before hand or take in information from the 4 tester sessions. She used to call my daughter outbursts paddy's.
Karen quit after only two weeks of working with our children. This was far too short a time to establish a meaningful bond. She initially gave a month's notice until January 1st but then quit unexpectedly on December 13th, breaking her written agreement. She blamed her mental and physical health issues on our children's special needs.
Having her leave in a rapid way made my oldest upset and thought she had done something wrong. I had to reassure her on a number of occasions that is was a Karen problem not my daughters. She said she didn't even say goodbye.
Karen was unable to control and protect the safety of two small children outside of a pram. She blamed the children for her inability to manage two non-verbal toddlers.
When she gave us two days notice of her not returning Monday. She blamed it on my boys disabilities. Karen on many occasions said my children were destroying her mental and physical health.
She showed me reviews on the day I met her but I should of asked for ways of connecting references. As it was not provided. Which is my fault.
Positives
She was able to clean up after food she cooked for the children.
Laundry tasks
Turn up and finish on time only 1 time she was late.
Likes dogs.
Is able to do bed bath time.
Jeffery
Vee has really good communication skills. She made my first experience of using a childminder smooth. My son settled with her naturally and he’s given me positive feedback on his experience with Vee. She pays attention to detail and is reliable. Maintains a positive atmosphere in her home. Has structured resources for activities and homework.
Sharon
Munira has looked after my daughter for over 13 years, starting from a very young age. I therefore can wholeheartedly say that she is the best person to take care of your child. Providing care during term-time and holidays, Munira’s timetable was flexible, being able to accommodate my working hours to take care of my daughter. Munira is always caring and thoughtful, doing everything she can to entertain all the children under her care, whether that be organising trips, games or activities to create core memories. She was always on time, never being late to school drop off or pick up and going out of her way to do everything she can to be helpful and accommodating. My daughter’s language skills were fostered under Munira’s care and she has grown up to be a kind and respectful girl, no doubt thanks to the influence of Munira and her extremely generous family. I have never doubted my child’s safety under the care of Munira, my daughter always came home smiling, laughing and well-fed with the delicious home-made meals that she was served. Thanks to Munira, my daughter hit all her developmental milestones early and has been thoroughly supported in her educational journey, resulting in her securing a place in a grammar school. Munira has become a second family to my daughter, supporting her in every way possible and certainly being the best childminder that one could ask for.
Outstanding childminder!
Tina and the team go above and beyond. We couldn't ask for anywhere better for our son to go. The variety of activities he does in his 3 days there is amazing and he loves going and seeing all his friends. We have chose to keep my son there instead of sending him to nursery and they work through the curriculum there, and they set homework in preparation for school which has been extra support in anything he may have struggled with in setting. They have even shown him basic house jobs like sorting socks, washing up etc which has been amazing and loves helping around the house.
Tina has also been an extra support with any odd questions may have had I.e. sleep regression and shared her knowledge with what she has done.
Love the quality and variety of home cooked food she provides. Exactly to the needs of the children and so nice to see not the standard nuggets etc each week.
If ever a concern about my son, Tina is always on hand to talk too and couldn't ask for more.
We literally cannot praise Hollie enough. From the time that she walked through our front door and met our little ones she was a huge hit both with them and us! She is kind and caring and so very authentic. She is exceptionally child led and had the most amazing level of understanding with both our children. Our youngest being just under 2 was reaching the boundary pushing stage and Hollie dealt with him in a fantastic manner, providing him with understanding for his age, coupled with positive reinforcement; whilst showing a holistic approach. We absolutely loved the time that Hollie spent with our family and would recommend her so many times over. We hope that our timings align again in the future to work with Hollie as she was a great addition to our family!
Gemma
We could not recommend Theresa enough! Theresa was recommended to me by a mum of a little boy Theresa looked after previously, and we are so happy to have found her, we feel very lucky. Theresa has built a lovely bond with my little girl who is always so excited to see her in the mornings. Theresa takes our daughter out every day to the local play groups, and parks, and she sends photos of her day, surrounded by other children her age and smiling! Our daughter has thrived and become such a confident little girl because of this. I found the process of looking for a Childminder so tough, but as soon as I met Theresa I just knew she was right for my little girl. Theresa made our busy lives easier knowing she is so well looked after. Theresa is thorough with paperwork, and clear on what is required of us, and also clear on what she provides.
Nicola
Penny is a wonderful, kind, patient, considered and warm nanny who is able to meet each of my young people where they are at and hold safe, comforting space for them as they needed. She is reliable and flexible to work around our needs. She has been a trusted help to our family and I am very grateful to her.
czs
My son was with Reka for over 3 years. I initially went with Reka because she is clearly intelligent and very knowledgeable about caring for children but she was also receptive to using cloth nappies, which I was using with my son.
Through the years, I found Reka to be very trustworthy. She grew to be an extension of my own family, which I have appreciated immensely being a migrant to the UK. She holds firm boundaries, which I think is healthy, but she also works with families and is flexible.
Educationally, it was clear my son progressed exceptionally well in Reka’s care and that he had opportunities to expand his world and how he looks at the world. He learned about holidays and cultural practices that were not our own, and he was able to visit places like farms and soft plays, as well as tons of stay and play groups.
Reka’s setting was the perfect balance between a small, protected environment and a space where my son was appropriately challenged and could grow and explore the world.
My son is now in reception and has adjusted beautifully. He is also excelling educationally. Much of this I put down to his care and education with Reka. If I had the opportunity again, every time I would choose Reka.
Deena
My son attended childcare with Meegen and her team for 2 years and we received excellent care and have been extremely happy. Her team have been amazing and my son has learnt so much over the 2 years. He knows everybody’s names and seems very happy each morning walking in saying hello to all of his friends and staff. I am sad to see him leave, and he will miss the staff and setting very much. It’s an excellent transition to big nursery as it has a nursery feel with a home environment as there are more children than the smaller childminders.
Communication was excellent and Meegen always responds quickly to any questions. Drop off and pick ups were always very easy and smooth which is great when you are rushing off to work!
Thank you all very much again we will miss you!
