tiney Reviews 

I felt I gained less from this year than last. It was less engaging and inspiring but maybe the content just wasn't as useful for myself but may have helped others.

Good and useful

I am a newly registered childminder with tiney, I was going to apply straight to Ofsted until right at the last minute I investigated tiney.

They are amazing! The support help and assistance by the company has been amazing! I’ve had tests and visit from other childminders which had been amazing! They have given me advice and confidence! I honestly couldn’t advise this company anymore! For anyone who is thinking of joining I will strongly advise it!
At first the fee put me off but they are worth every penny! Always with quick response and always so possible and productive!

All hail tiney!!

As a new registered childminder, my experience trainee and setting up my home have been nothing short of amazing. The clarity and support from training, to registration visits, to post registration paper works have been reassuring. I am glad I am a part of an organised structure as new business owner 🙌

What I really like about tiney is the way everyone member of staff is willing to help and find solution to every question. My adviser is ever ready to reply my text messages each time and that makes me feel more confident thereby making my dream of becoming a childminder a reality.

My grandson attends Tiney and I'm really impressed on how his speech has come along. I feel content that he is.looked after very well. Maybe the meals could be tweeked abit but overall I would recommend to others.

Very informative

I've been collaborating with Tiney running their Dance and Fitness INSET sessions for the last 8 months and the company is fantastic. It's amazing and so positive that they have such a focus on physical and mental wellbeing as this is so important for children and their health and development. The quality and engagement of the childminders I've worked with is also very high. A brilliant company. Highly recommend working with and for Tiney.

My Adviser was very supportive and helpful.

As a tiney childminder, I really value their partnership ethos. From day one, as a trainee, I've felt fully supported and heard. The joining fee is definitely worth the money to me as I have access to excellent CPD, safeguarding and SEND support, several weekly webinars, a lovely book club and much much more, all on the tiney app. I love the fact that I can open the tiney app, look through the CPD videos and choose what I'd like to learn. I can't recommend tiney enough.

Absolutely loved the cpd course tonight and loved the fact Claire bought he personal experience into the course tonight I gave a real insight into other learning perspectives. I have a Send child and there’s not enough support out there ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Awful childminder. Very neglectful to the children, unfriendly and unhygienic. No clue how they can look after children. Don't ever use them. The website has no option to complain and save others the bad experience we have had. Just a no!

My experience with tiney has been brilliant all the way. From the first time I contacted tiney inquiring about being a childminder they have been so helpful and encouraging me when needed the most. The support system is brilliant. I would really recommend tiney to anyone who is interested.

Absolutely amazing service start to finish! I wasn’t sure if I wanted to start as I was worried about not getting any clients but Poppy my advisor was very helpful and filled me with confidence. They were very quick to reply to any questions and I fully qualified and was up and running within 1 month, now 1 month on, I am nearly fully booked. Can not fault them in any way shape or form.

I’ve just passed my registration with Tiney, and I couldn’t be happier with the support I’ve received throughout the process. From the very beginning, the team has been incredibly helpful, guiding me step by step and always being available to answer my questions. The training was well-structured and informative, giving me the confidence to start my childminding journey.

What stands out the most is how supportive and encouraging the Tiney team has been. They truly want you to succeed and are there every step of the way. The platform is also easy to use, making the process smooth and stress-free.

I’m so excited to start my business, and I know I have a great team behind me. If you’re thinking about becoming a childminder, I highly recommend Tiney!

I love working with Tiney. They are not perfect but they have given me the chance to speak with them about the areas I think they could improve and I feel they are working towards achieving this. They are super friendly and supportive, there is ample training opportunities and resources to use. As a newbie to the sector I couldn't imagine a better Agency to work with than Tiney.

Tiney requires experienced childminders to earn money while they take a share of the profit. However, on their advertisements and website, they have mentioned that no experience is needed and that unexperienced individuals are welcome.

In my case, I paid £300 in Tiney fees, along with the costs for my and my husband's DBS checks (twice), my medical report, and my first aid training. For my theory call, I took half a day off work, and I also had to attend a video call for my registration.

Before my home visit, my adviser told me to book a video call to get advice on any necessary changes before the visit. During the video call, my husband was with me for support. When discussing my home setup, the adviser asked about our boiler and heater. Since we had recently moved into our new house, my husband was more familiar with these things, so I asked if he could explain them. She said, "Okay, that's fine," so we assumed she was advising us.

I also have knowledge about safeguarding, but during that video call, I was nervous. So, I asked the adviser if my husband could explain the electrical appliances, and she said, "Absolutely fine." My husband even clearly said, "Please advise us—if any changes are needed, we will do them."

However, the result was shocking. I was disqualified, and the reason given was that I lacked safeguarding knowledge and that my husband was more active than me. We thought the video call was meant to provide guidance, but instead, they directly disqualified me.

I requested another chance, as we had already spent a lot of money. I also asked if I would have to pay again if I reapplied after a few months. She said they would discuss it after six months, which I found very unfair.

Additionally, we spent money on online resources to prepare for this process, and they are still with me, but I can't return them.

So please, don't join Tiney.

My 18month old son has been attending Little Pickles Tiney Home Nursery with Karis for a few weeks now and he has settled in so well. His confidence has flourished and has learnt even more words and gestures. Karis’ regular updates on the app are fantastic and he always looks so happy and doing something fun. We are very pleased to have chosen Little Pickles. Thank you so much

My child is now part of their family, i can see a flash smile when i m dropping him.

I had a great experience registering with Tiney as a childminder. The process was well-structured, and the team provided excellent support at every stage. From the initial application to the theory call and final setup, I felt guided and well-informed.

The resources and training materials were thorough and easy to follow, making the transition into childminding smooth. The team was always responsive and ready to help with any questions I had along the way.

Overall, I’m very happy with Tiney and would highly recommend them to anyone looking to start their childminding journey!