Stayplay's Reviews
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Parents highly praise this childminder for providing exceptional care in a warm, clean, and stimulating home environment. Children are reported to settle quickly and thrive under the childminder's nurturing approach. Parents appreciate the structured activities, healthy meals, and regular updates on their child's progress. The childminder is described as experienced, professional, and genuinely caring, with many citing significant developmental improvements in their children.
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Below are the latest reviews for Stayplay. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk members and not of Childcare.co.uk. Parents must carry out their own checks and references on childcare providers to ensure that they are completely happy before enaging in the use of their services.
My 3yo daughter loves this childcare, she plays with lots of toys and activitiesand learns manners and communication with other children. The facility is reallynew and clean, and teachers are really kind for her and tell me what happens in the day.
by Shigeru on 27/10/2023
Response by Stayplay on 28/10/2023:
Many thanks for your lovely feedback.
Can't thank Azita enough.. my 2 year old boys attended the nursery throughout the summer when I needed some additional childcare and they absolutely love it. They settled in very quickly and are absolutely thriving there. There are many activities for the children to get involved with and it keeps them occupied throughout the day... the boys never want to leave!
by charbee on 11/08/2022
Response by Stayplay on 11/08/2022:
many thanks for your lovely review. 😍
Hi..my little girl loves this nursery.Our daughter has found settling in straight forward process and the staff have been great, really going out of their way to support her Every member of staff cares about all of the children and it's a home from home for them.
My daughter is very happy going there and we never had any issues, any queries are resolved promptly.Would recommend to prospective parents.
by Magda on 02/12/2020
I'm extremely happy on how my daughter has settle down she is very happy to go to the nursery everyday . She is learning to speak more frequently and understanding
I'm very happy with the stuff and the nursery is the best place l have find!
by IsaRC93 on 15/03/2020
We are very happy to have found this place for our daughter! She is learning a lot.
It’s really a nice place and staff as well!
We recommend 🤗
by Pauline on 12/03/2020
Azita is very kind ,patient and very efficient person. I am very pleased to find someone like her to take care of my baby. I can’t recommend her highly enough. She’s warm and affectionate with the children and supportive to parents. My son was initially very difficult as he was very attached to me but now he is having best time with Azita.
by prav on 23/09/2019
I sent my son to Azita’s place when I had to return back to work from maternity leave, and since the beginning, she has made the transition very easy for both my son and us, the parents. She genuinely cares about the well being of all the children in her setting and makes sure each child gets individual attention as needed. Her setting also has a nice, homely feel which makes the children feel right at home. I never have to worry about my son while at work as I trust Azita to look after him well - he loves it so much there that sometimes it seems like he doesn’t want to leave!!
by nbar on 25/06/2019
We are very pleased with the childcare my son receives with Azita and her family. It is a family run business which I really like as the carers really know the children and are loving towards them all.
It is also nice to know he is in a home setting where my son loves playing with Azita's boy who is very kind to him. There are fish for the children to see and an outdoor area to play in when the weather is good. My son enjoys the food at the childminder - which is great as he is a very fussy eater at home .
The house is very conveniently located for public transport which is really good when commuting to and from work. Also the available hours from 07.30 to 6.30pm offer good flexibility for the working parent!
by LOUISE on 24/04/2019
My son love, love, loves Azita and her staff, she is simply wonderful. My son has been with her for about a year now and he loves his time there. The first few weeks (for any new parent) are very hard for any new parent to leave your baby with someone new (hard for your baby too) but Azita made this process so smooth and comfortable, now my son can't wait to get there - he literally beams as soon as I park his pram, all the staff there are wonderful and comment on how much my son entertains them and she provides plenty of updates on his development and photos of him enjoying his time there, its such a hard decision finding a childminder/nursery for your child so I am so glad we found this place it is a goldmine for us. Azita is really sweet as well and caring, it gives my partner and I a lot of peace of mind to know the people taking care of our child really care for him. It is quite a small and intimate setting as well, so I know that my son is getting the care and attention he really needs- at the same time, I can see him grow and learn to become really social as he is around enough kids around his age that is really shows when we take him out to new places that he can interact with other toddlers really well, hopefully this carries on into his school age.
In summary, it is so nice to have the peace of mind that your child is with someone who genuinely cares for them and manages him (for all his eccentricities) really well, through the hard times (teething etc...) and good. I am so glad we found Azita and would recommend her to anyone in a heartbeat. My son loves her & her staff too.
by jparent on 05/04/2019
Azita is really really good at taking care of the little ones!The whole team is lovely and hard working, the environment
of her home is happy, friendly and clean. I am very happy with the level of attention and care each kid receives, and even if my boy has been with her just for a couple of months, I can already see improvements and progress.
by Ramona on 03/03/2019
We are so happy that we found Anita, is someone who is passionate about children, very professional and helpful. She provides such a good care and advised us when it is need it.My daughter gets so excited when she is at Azita's that she never wants to leave. We really recommend her.
by Gabriela on 04/01/2019
We found Azita at a very critical time when we moved and uprooted our whole life. As a working mother of 2 children i wanted the best childcare for my girls - who were at an oustanding nursery in Canary Wharf- and I couldn't be happier. Azita is extremely professional, warm, kind hearted, hard working. She took my girls in immediately and due to our circumstances I couldn't do a settling period. She catered for my children to help them settle like a mother and helped me go through the process like a sister. Her premises is cleaner, brighter, happier and better equipped than many outstanding nurseries I've seen. her staff is very tightnit with low turnover - unlike many nurseries which really used to bother me.
She is so warm and gave both my girls special attention through a very difficult settling period (one who is very shy and one who is very clingy). She was very responsive to any special requests I had (which were quite a few!). My daughters have thrived. Morevoer, when we were going through a very rough time personally she (and her whole family) was so supportive that I could trust her like family. She and her staff are organised, hard working and what i love most about her is that her nursery is a (very happy and bubbly) second home to my girls. We have to move again and I am heartbroken that my girls will not be with her. More over, the location of her nursery is ideal.
by Rumi on 03/01/2019
I am very happy with the setting, very suited for children, they do loads of activies which im happy with. The staff is lovely, caring and reliable. My son has improved since he’s been going there as he has special needs.
by Parent on 01/01/2019
I am so happy with the level of care and the professional service I receive from Azita’s setting. I am always kept well informed about my child’s progress and he has never been happier. He is progressing and developing very well in the setting so I recommend it to anyone who is looking for a perfect childcare setting with a home from home environment. Thank you so much
by Parent on 01/01/2019
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by Parent on 19/12/2018
Whilst being a home-from-home, the environment that azita creates is also one of fun, learning, play and creativity. The house is immaculate, safe, secure and spacious, with a big garden for plenty of outdoor play when the weather permits. Her setting is like nursery. I will recommend her any time
by Parent on 17/12/2018
i was so strict about my baby nursery and i tried afew places but when i saw azita, she was so kind lovely and the most thing i loved about her was she cared about babies alot like her own child, at the first time when i left barsam (my son) with azita, she told me alot about him, she was so worry when my son didnt talk alot, the place is so clean and have alot of playing toys for babies, very kind and caring staff. My baby also really love azita and this is what i really care about, last thing is the food which is fresh and home made and i like this because i know some places prepare foods which are not homemade( from my own experience) .
by Parent on 06/12/2018
I am really happy to find azitaa.it is amazing place with amazing staff. The place is incredibley clean that is very important for me.Azita is really helpful and professional and help my son to settle. She update me with photo and information . Highly recommend.
by Naji on 26/11/2018
I am ever so pleased and thankful of Azita for taking such a good care of my son . Since I brought my toddler to her lovely , friendly, trustable, creative and fun environment he has learned how to communicate with other kids. He has learned so much and shares such good timing at Azita’s place with other staff and kids. I could not be any happier and relax minded as I am now that I know how Azita is caring for my son and providing such good service to him and other children . I highly recommend her to every one .
Thank you for all your care and kindness Azita
by Samantha on 12/10/2018
I would strongly recommend Azita.
My son has progressed so much in the last month and despite having issues with integrating with other children he was made to feel very welcome.
I would say its also serves as a nursury and tbe programmes for children are outstanding.
I have see the food provided to children and although my son is a fussy eater he seems to really enjoy the meals provided.
Overall outstanding.
by Parent on 12/10/2018
Azita is so great with my little one and was so good with him during his settling in period. friendly, approachable and professional and great child care professional. friendly and nurturing environment I would highly recommend!
by Misha on 12/10/2018
As soon as I come to Azita's house I new this is the place where I can leve my daughter.The house is very clean and tide which is very important for me.Staff friendly,and helpfull.My daugter got use to it a new place now and she is happy in there.Azita is a very warm,nice and lovely person.Always update me with all the information about ma child.I feel relax to go to work and school to know my daughter is in a safe environment.I can very strongly recomend Azita.
Magda
by Parent on 03/10/2018
Amazing place amazing staff. Azita she is a perfect childminder she improve all the children's and babies. Victoria she is so happy with alla of them. All the acrivities was very improtant. Amazing food, very clean place. I recomade it 100%
by Malvina on 01/10/2018
I visited a few childminders before meeting Azita and as soon as I walked into her home I knew that I wanted her to look after my baby when I went back to work. She is so friendly, kind, professional and she works in a partnership with the parents to make sure that all the kids in her care are always happy. My baby girl started doing settling in at 5 months old and she is now there full time and absolutely loves it! Azita cooks delicious meals for all the kids and her home is always clean and tidy.
I recommend Azita to everyone I meet.
Charlotte
by Charlott on 29/09/2018
My son goes to Azita’s place from last month and I’m so happy to have found her. My son is just over 2 years old and I can already see improvements in him and he is very happy when he is at Azita’s. With the arrival of our 2nd child Azita and her assistants have been very helpful and flexible in pickups and drop offs. I would highly recommend her, thank you Azita.
by Parisa on 13/08/2018
Azita is brilliant, she was very reassuring when when I had to go back to work. She’s very flexible with drop offs and pick ups; which makes life as a working mum a lot easier. My son has only been going to her for a short time but he has already started to settle well with Azita, her kind and caring manner is so indearing and I can’t recommend her enough.
Thank you Azita :)
by Parent on 07/08/2018
The first thing that caught my attention when i first visited Azita's home was how tidy and clean it was. This is important for all kids but especially the babies and toddlers. The kids were all very happy playing and doing different things. My daughter settled in very quickly, is happy and always looks forward to going to Azita's. Thank you very much Azita for your care and support, you have been very understanding. And please extend my gratitude to all your lovely assistants, you are all doing a fantastic job. Xxx
by tammyfak on 17/07/2018
Azita has been minding my baby for a few months now and I had originally sent him to a nursery but I am so glad I came across this lovely setting she has. It has all the benefits of a nursery same activities toys and also sociable for the baby but in a more personal way which I love. All the kids all seem so settled and my boy settled with her very quickly, she is brilliant with kids and I don't have that worry at all like I used to, she regularly updates you if you are worried to let you know how your baby is doing just fine and the location also is very convenient right by the underground. Azita is always smiling with the kids and her co workers also they are so friendly accommodating and I am very pleased with their service I couldn't ask for a better childminder to be honest. Very happy, I highly recommend her as a child minder.
by Bridin12 on 18/06/2018
Azita is a great and polite person who loves the children.She is very profesional women and nows very well how to look after.My son Nathan fills very comfortable with her.He start smiling on the second day when a leave him to her for full day.He is only 1.3 months old...so this is the best place for our children and I highly recommend Azita.
Thank you soo much :)
Vanessa
by Parent on 09/06/2018
For your kind, warm and loving approach since the beginning, for your valuable insight, and for your helpful and resourceful guidance in regards to our little Victoria. We are very happy indeed to have met you and to know our 2 year old can play, eat, explore, develop and grow in the most loving and safe environment. As to use few words to describe our experience with Azita, those with be, professional, caring, supportive and excellent. Me and my husband are so grateful, thank you!
by Parent on 06/06/2018
my 17 month old son has been going to Azita for about a month now. I was very anxious about leaving him with a childminder as he has never been away from me and my husband. Azita put me at ease from the very beginning reassuring me noah would be fine. I know he can be a handful at home but Azita seems to be able to work her magic on him, even getting him to sleep in the room with the other children which I never thought would happen as he's not a great sleeper!! Azita keeps us updated regularly with pictures etc which helps to put my mind at ease knowing he is happy and been well looked after. Azita is very flexible and accommodating. noah settled in after the first day without very much fuss. We really couldn't have asked for a better childminder. she is amazing.
by rebecca on 22/05/2018
My baby girl has been with Azita for a few months now and she loves it! Azita is very warm, great communicator and her house is super clean with so much activities. She keeps me up to date with my baby progress and is really on top of things! I could not recommend enough! Very happy.
by Mfamily on 16/05/2018
I can’t express how thankful I am for finding Azita.
Leaving your child for the first time is a very stressful and vulnerable time. After visiting many childcare settings, I had almost lost hope of feeling at ease leaving my daughter with someone else. However, after going to see Azita, I felt it was right and that I would feel comfortable leaving her there.
Azita and her lovely family opened up their home and heart for my daughter, always making her feel happy and loved. My daughter has only been with Azita for 3 months but I can see that she is thriving in her second home with her new friends; whenever leaving her and picking her up she has a smile on her face.
The house is always clean and have large areas for the children to play with a variety of age appropriate toys and books. Azita has over 20 years’ experience within childcare. Together with her experienced assistant Ese, they are doing stimulating activities with the children every day adjusted according to the age of the child.
What has been of great value to me is that Azita always respects my specific requests of things that are important to me in the care for my daughter. She never judges or interferes with each parents wishes and choices for their child, but will always be there to offer guidance and help if asked.
I could not recommend her enough!
Ester
by Parent on 11/05/2018
My daughter has been with Azita for some time now and I can honestly hand on my heart say she is one of the most caring people I have ever met my daughters learnt a lot from her. Her home is lovely and clean the environment is amazing thank you guys! Denise :)
by Parent on 04/05/2018
Azita is amazing with children. She has been really helpful with my son and he loves being with her. He is always happy when I pick him up, he has a great time there!
Azita’s place is perfect for kids, it is clean and there are lots of toys for all ages.
Her smile assures me in the morning that my son is in the best care!
by Muci on 18/04/2018
Azita is a very warm and caring childminder. She has been great with taking the time to get to know my son and is always open to offering good advice around his care. I can confidently say I am at ease knowing that my son is being well taken care of each time he is with her. Would certainly recommend her.
by Parent on 15/04/2018
Azita has a heart for children and is amazing to them. You just can tell all the children there love her so much, including my daughter. Azita is very caring, down to earth, professional and minds the children the way I would mind my dear daughter. My daughter likes going to Azita’s house and plays happily there. Azita is also very good at feeding my child, helping her to walk, or cuddling her for a nap.
After just 3days of settling, my daughter gets on well with not only Azita but also Azita’s family members. They show her around the house (which feels more homely than a nursery), and they play with her even. On top of that, the setting is fabulous. Lots of educational toys, books and sensory toys for my child to explore.
I cant recommend Azita enough. I am so happy to find her because my daughter is so happy at Azita’s house.
by anne162 on 27/03/2018
Her place is amazing, well converted place for children.
My children were happy, relaxed to be there, and nicely played.
She cares about children and parents, is always very polite, always tries her best to build good relationship.
Nothing to complain really!!
by chie on 27/03/2018
We are very happy with Azita's child minding services. Our son who takes a while to come out of his shell has adapted really well and he loves going there which gives him a place outside school to play with kids near his age. He is in general a picky eater, but he seems to be eating more variety of food at her place. She also readily agreed to take him to his tuition class in the evenings which has been a tremendous help, thus freeing up his weekend time for other activities.
by RESMI on 22/03/2018
Always clean, friendly, welcoming family setting.
Daughter had settled in so well after becoming unhappy at nursery setting.
She loves going to Azita and sometimes doesn't want to leave at end of the day.
Lots of great activities for the children.
Cooks fresh food daily, very well thought out and takes into considerations all dietary requirements.
Best experience I had with childcare and I can also see how happy my daughter is too.
by Gili Kim on 12/02/2018
My Son Loves Going To Azita, She Takes Very Good Care Of Him. Azita Is Very Helpful & Very Understanding!
by Temitayo on 07/02/2018
Azita is a true blessing for my family, she provided my daughter with a second home. We are extremely grateful for the exceptional care she gives to my daughter. I cannot thank her enough❤ My daughter was quick to settle right from day one and is always happy to go there. I love the fact that she is eating healthy, fresh food and is growing in a warm friendly environment. Azita is very experienced in all aspects of childcare, including knowledge of the EYFS curriculum. She is professional, caring, kind and considerate, always goes the extra mile to make children and parents as comfortable as possible. Her calming, loving and kind nature allows kids to settle into her environment very quickly. She has an enormous amount of patience for all children and seems to use this patience in a positive way that allowed my child to grow and be disciplined. She takes great pride and care over her work and it's clear that she genuinely loves her time with the children. I am soon planning to send my younger daughter to her place. I would highly recommend Azita to anyone looking for excellent quality, dependable childcare.
by Parent on 29/01/2018
My son is been looked after by Azita and it gives me a lot of satisfaction and peace of mind knowing my little boy is so happy and so well looked after. Azita is a very caring lady and gives lots of love and attention to all children and they all love her so much I can see every day when I take my son. I couldn't ask for a better person to look after my boy.
Thank you Azita for your love and patience with Aiden.
by Parent on 19/01/2018
Azita is a very gentle and caring childminder.
She is professional yet flexible too.
by jogumbo on 09/01/2018
My son is 3,5 years old and for a year now Azita looks after him .
He loves her !!!
And me too!!! ;-)
She is clean , organized, patient and knows her job very well!
She looks after my son like I would , always take care of every single child and his/her own needs.
Her place is clean , tidy and cozy with full of toys , activities and ❤️ Love!
It is like a mini nursery.
I’m very satisfied with her service , that even if she is a bit far from my home and I could choose another childminder closer I still choose her .
Azita is The Best !!!
by Maria on 08/01/2018
Welcoming family, beautiful home with lovely playe rooms, suportive and nice person. My son really enjoy to spend time with you and feels like being at home. You are trustworthy and it is significant for all parents. Azita you are the best!
by Parent on 13/12/2017
Azita is kind and caring with a positive upbeat personality. She has years of experience looking after children and this shows as she has a confident and comfortable manner with the children. All her certificates and qualifications are up to date. She is polite and teaches the children to be the same. She provides a range of educational games and activities for the children which they enjoy. She provides you with a daily update and honest feedback about your child which helps you as a parent with your child’s progression. She has a lovely family who are also hands on with the children and help out when necessary. The children all seem happy whenever I’ve dropped off/pick up my child. Overall very happy!
by maryam on 28/11/2017
Azita is a very good childminder...she looks after my kid from last few months onwards.Her house is very clean and tidy.She is very flexible and calm.she knows how to handle children.strongly reccomend Azita.I dontknow how to thank God for giving us Azita.She is slways accessible in phone.
by Twinkle on 19/11/2017
Azita has been looking after my daughter for a couple of months now, and my daughter is very happy there. She was 14 months old when she first went to Azita and she didn't like being separated from me at all. However in a very short space of time she was quite happy to be left with Azita and enjoys her days there very much. Azita is a very caring person and takes a personal interest in the children that she looks after. She provides a caring and stimulating environment and the children there seem very happy, confident and secure. I'd definitely recommend Azita.
by Lesley on 14/11/2017
I just recently moved to the area and I was struggling to find a suitable childminder for my 3yr old son. By God's grace I managed to find Azita. From the first time i met her till now she has always been a very kind caring women and interacts very well with my son. I love the fact that her days are structured and I'm well aware of what the theme of the week is; that the kids will be learning and she keeps me updated in regards to how my son is doing which is very reassuring. Additionally, what makes her perfect setting is the fact that she has an online system where each parent can see their child's progress and online confidentially in the form of report, images and many more. which is rather ideal as at any point in time i can just log on to the app on my phone or laptop and see my sons progress.
Not only has she been amazing with my son, she has shown me the same kindness. Each day i pick my son up, I love to see how happy he is at her setting and the amount of toys and wide range of activities she has for all the kids is amazing. My son never stops talking about her toys and all the fun things they have done, even sometimes refusing to leave her setting as he is having such a great time.
She is very considerate and takes all your concerns and suggestions on board which is great, because it feels more like a partnership that you have with her as she has been working with me for the better development of my son. Compared to other childminders who do not take anything into consideration and just take your money and watch over your child.
I would HIGHLY recommend Azita!!!!!!
by Parent on 01/11/2017
I don't think 5 stars is enough for Azita ! First of all i am so grateful that she was the first childminder i looked into and didn't need to look for any other childminder. The very first time i met her i felt really good about her , my son warmed up to her very quickly which was so nice to see. Her home was spotless ! it had all the facilities you expect to see in a nursery but better because its lovely and intimate.i loved the fact that she has 20+ years experience in childcare and that she is also a mother. As a mother you always wonder how your child will interact with someone else other than yourself, and i was definitely assured by Azita straight away that i had nothing to worry about. One thing i absolutely love about Azita is her unique relationship with each child, i feel that it is very important because every child is different and has different needs. Azita adapts so well to all the children she looks after. I am currently still studying and first time mom and another thing i admire about Azita is her little mom tips to help better my ways of raising my son and i am so grateful because as a first time you are constantly learning about your child. Azita has helped wean my son unto solid foods which i struggle with ! so as you can imagine it feels so good knowing my son is fed well, and learning to enjoy different foods. My first week, i was so nervous leaving my son for a whole day, but Azita is amazing at keeping you updated despite how busy her day gets , she ensured that i didn't have anything to worry about. She constantly sends pictures of my son playing, eating, sleeping and interacting with other children. My son has only been going to Azita for 1 month and once a week and i never worry when i leave him with her. Absolutely brilliant Childminder !!!
by Monalisa on 01/11/2017
I don't even know where to start with not only Azita, but her family. This is my first child and first general experience with caregivers and I honestly am so grateful to have come across Azita. She is perfect in every sense. My sons general development and social skills have developed drastically since being with her and by the second day he was waving me goodbye and excited to be with her. As a family, Azita's family are so caring, warm and welcoming. They take the time to get to know you and build close bonds with the children as well as keeping you very updated on what they are doing through out the day. She provides honest feedback and is so organised, I hardly ever have to worry about keeping up. She and her family accommodate the children in every sense and they are all so well mannered. You can immediately judge her mothering and caregiving skills by how wonderful of a character her son is, my little one adores him. I'll definitely be keeping her for myself ;-) and I highly highly recommend if you're a nervous wreck when it comes to who you trust to influence your children's lives and ultimately, who they become in life based on these initial experiences. I could honestly sit here and write for hours, but I think all you need is one day with her to fall in love. Super super super pleased, to us she is like a part of the family already.
by charleig on 10/10/2017
Azita has been looking out my older boy since he was 2yo and used to attend the nursery she was working for. She always stood up from the other members of staff , always very loving and caring and showing so much knowledge about childcare and specially about my son's needs.
Last month I had an emergency childcare and I knew I could count with Azita. She looked after my two sons amazing well, keeping me posted during the day and they boys were super happy when I got to her house to pick them up.
I can't recommend Azita enough. She's trustable, loving, caring and the most important point they children love her.
Thanks Azita for everything!
by Elaine on 02/07/2017
Azita is just an amazing childminder... She knows so much about child development and concentrate on that on so many levels. Before I found her my son Ty (2 and half yrs old) was such a crying baby. It was hard to make him happy in nursery as he needs "home environment". I always knew he was a bit different from other children and was so worry that he will stay this shy forever :( however after the first day in Azita's care I picked up completely different boy :) smiling, happy ready to tell me he had great time, didn't cry once and was very well looked after. Azita knew exactly how to help him and how to make him comfy. And every now and then she had send me a little msg to tell me how he was doing. That was very sweet.
She teach the children all they need in their own age group, play with them, take them out and she cook for the children every day fresh food and her house is super clean. Very friendly and very focus and dedicated... I believe I have found the best care & support for my son in Azita and she made me feel like she loves him just like her own kids.
With all the experiences that she has I will definitely keep my child in her care until he's ready for school. I know he is in great hands!
One VERY HAPPY MUM X
by Parent on 16/06/2017