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.
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4.89 from 72,738 reviews
I cannot recommend Jolene highly enough. From the first day she has provided a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for my daughter. It has been such a comfort knowing she is in such capable and caring hands.
Jolene truly goes above and beyond in everything she does. She regularly takes the children out on a variety of activities and ensures they are always happy, engaged and learning through play. Whether it’s outdoor adventures, creative tasks, or social outings, she puts in constant thought and effort into making each day fun, enriching, and developmentally beneficial.
My daughter has absolutely thrived in her care and looks forward to going each day — which speaks volumes in itself. Jolene’s warmth, dedication, and genuine passion for what she does shines through and it’s clear she cares deeply about the wellbeing and happiness of every child she looks after.
Reliable, professional, and incredibly kind, Jolene has made a huge positive impact on our family. I feel very lucky to have found her and would wholeheartedly recommend her to any parent looking for childminder. The best ❤️
To Whom it May Concern,
Our family has retained Joanna's services for over a year and a half now, since our daughter was a baby. It was a tremendously hard thing for me to do as a mother, to hand my child into the care of another. I spent significant time and energy interviewing and vetting childcare providers, never quite clicking or feeling at ease with them. Until I met Joanna.
Joanna has the depth of childcare experience, professionalism, genuine warmth and kindness and straightforward common sense that I had thought was an unrealistic ideal I had for a nanny.
She is utterly beloved by my child, which is of course, so very important to me. Underpinning that, Joanna nourishes my daughter's love of the outdoors, of books and being social. From nappy changes to potty training, Joanna has been there for her with boundless patience and diligence.
I can relax that worried mother part of me when I'm at work, knowing that Joanna is with my daughter. She sends me photos of her activities and fills me in on her day - her communication is always reassuringly comprehensive.
Joanna is always punctual, tidy, clean and conscientious. I always seem to have less on my to-do list when she has been here!
Above and beyond this, Joanna has been a companion to me in motherhood. From sound advice to heartfelt conversation, I feel I have benefitted from Joanna's presence as much as my daughter has. It has been an honest to goodness pleasure to have her in my home.
I wholeheartedly recommend Joanna to any parent looking for someone who will fit into your household and your child's life gently and seamlessly, but who will also elevate and bring joy to both.
I am happy to provide further conversation and detail if requested, via Joanna.
Kind regards,
Stephanie
Stephani
Brooke at Brooke's Home Nursery is an absolute ray of sunshine and someone that not only our twins look forward to seeing but us too. She is incredibly kind and thoughtful and always leaves us in awe with the creative and fun activities she has everyone doing. What we also love and appreciate is the amount of beautiful photos she captures of our girls and takes the time to upload to the app as soon as she is able to. Her setting is cosy and safe, with lots of educational resources on display, as well as copious age appropriate toys. We are very thankful for Brooke and most importantly, our girls love her!
I cannot express enough how grateful we are to have found Milly as our childminder! Our daughter started with her just after turning one and is now 2 ½, and we’re already trying to secure a place for our upcoming little one because there’s simply no way we’d send them anywhere else.
I’ll admit, I was incredibly worried about leaving our child in someone else’s care. We looked into many childminders, and Milly was the last one we met. On the way there, I told my husband, “What are we going to do if we don’t like this one?” Well, the moment we met Milly, we were smitten! She has truly been a godsend in our lives.
While friends discuss various challenges their children face at nurseries, including weekly injuries or incidents of being hit or bitten by others, a fellow 'Milly Mum' and I often share stories about how much better it is for our kids with Milly. While my daughter certainly falls over as toddlers do, we experience far fewer issues in Milly’s care, making it a much more positive environment.
Communication with Milly is excellent! We receive lovely photos and videos showing all the fun activities and learning experiences the little ones engage in. Her assistants are just as wonderful and supportive, contributing to the positive atmosphere.
As our arrangement is term-time only, Milly has been incredibly flexible and accommodating, often giving us extra days when we've really needed them. Originally, we had plans for our daughter to attend the nursery at the school where I work, where I receive a discount, when she turned 2. However, after seeing how much she loves Milly's care and the nurturing environment she provides, we decided to keep her for an extra year. During school holidays, when I ask my daughter what she wants to do, she often says, “Go to Milly’s!” She absolutely loves it there and enters excitedly every day.
I wholeheartedly recommend Milly to any parent. All my initial worries were unfounded, and I can’t imagine what we would have done without her. If you're considering a childminder, look no further—Milly is the best!
MrsB
From the very beginning, we knew we had found someone special. Choosing childcare is never easy, especially when your child has additional health needs, but this childminder has truly exceeded every expectation we could have had.
She has been looking after my daughter for over a year now, and the care she provides is nothing short of outstanding. My daughter has additional health needs, and she caters to them amazingly. She takes the time to understand her requirements fully and supports her with such patience, compassion, and professionalism. It gives me complete peace of mind knowing my daughter is in such capable and caring hands.
The activities she provides are varied and thoughtfully planned. The children enjoy a wonderful mix of indoor and outdoor experiences, including soft play trips, yoga sessions, visits to see Santa at Christmas, trips to the garden centre, nature walks, and plenty of creative crafting. Every day brings something engaging and enriching, helping the children learn, grow, and have fun.
The food she prepares is all homemade, healthy, nutritious, and varied. The children are provided with hot meals for lunch and different snacks each day, ensuring they are well-fed with balanced and wholesome options. It’s clear she puts a lot of care into planning meals that support their wellbeing.
She is also incredibly flexible and often helps with extra hours if needed, which has been such a support for our family. That level of understanding and willingness to help makes such a difference.
The children in her setting all get along so well, which is a true sign of the happy, nurturing environment she creates. The toys are regularly rotated and kept clean, keeping the space fresh, stimulating, and safe. She also has pets, including a lovely therapy dog, which the children absolutely adore and benefit from greatly.
Overall, I cannot recommend her highly enough. She provides a safe, caring, enriching, and joyful environment where children truly thrive. We feel incredibly lucky to have found her, and she has made a lasting positive impact on our daughter’s life.
Aimeej92
Vicky has babysat our 2 children several times now. We needed a babysitter for a number of weeks at very short notice, and she very promptly offered her services. She brings so much energy and immediately got along with the kids. She also got our 2-year-old to actually eat his dinner without fussing like he normally does. Thank you Vicky x
Both my kids have made major improvement’s since Natalie’s involvement they have settled so well with Natalie and always look forward to learning with her.
We are so happy with her teaching methods she makes it fun and has a lot of patience. I would highly recommend Natalie . AMAZING
We feel so grateful to have had Humayra caring for our three children (ages 7, 3, and newborn). She is warm, patient, and truly attentive to each child’s unique needs. She kept our 7-year-old engaged with creative and educational activities, matched our 3-year-old’s energy with fun, hands-on play, and cared for our newborn with incredible gentleness and love.
Humayra is dependable, safety-conscious, and communicates clearly, which gave us complete peace of mind. She creates a structured, positive, and nurturing environment, and we highly recommend her to any family looking for someone trustworthy and dedicated.
Christi
Daisy looked after my son from age 1 to 3, and he absolutely adored her. He’d light up every time he was seeing her and Rudy. She’s so warm, friendly, and calm; the days were full of fun, laughter, and zero stress.
He ate well, napped happily, and came home content every time. For me, it was such a relief knowing he was with someone who truly cared. I never once worried about how he was doing, Her communication was fantastic and she always sent updates and made everything feel easy.
The handover always felt seamless and never rushed.
She’s a fantastic Nanny. Thank you, Daisy!
Eloise
My 10-month-old son has been attending Danielle’s for the past two months, and I honestly couldn’t be happier with our experience. From the very beginning, Danielle settled him so quickly and naturally. As any parent knows, leaving your baby is a huge step, but she made the whole transition feel easy and reassuring. It’s clear how kind and loving she is, and how genuinely invested she is in the children she cares for. She is amazing with children — patient, nurturing, and so attentive to their individual needs. My son is always happy to see her, which says everything. Danielle is also a fantastic communicator. She keeps me updated, is always easy to talk to, and makes me feel completely comfortable discussing anything. Danielle is truly incredible at what she does. I feel so lucky that my son is in her care and would recommend her without hesitation to any parent looking for someone caring, trustworthy, and exceptional.
Mehwish has been absolutely wonderful with my children. From the very first day, she was warm, welcoming and genuinely caring. She takes the time to understand each child’s individual needs and ensures they feel safe, comfortable and happy in her care.
My kids truly enjoyed their time with her and always came home relaxed and cheerful, which gave me great peace of mind. It is clear that she doesn’t just “childmind”she really cares about the children she looks after.
I am very grateful for the support she provided. I highly recommend Mehwish to any parent looking for a kind, attentive and reliable
Vivian
Sana has been absolutely wonderful with my children. From the very first day, she was warm, welcoming and genuinely caring. She takes the time to understand each child’s individual needs and ensures they feel safe, comfortable and happy in her care.
My kids truly enjoyed their time with her and always came home relaxed and cheerful, which gave me great peace of mind. It is clear that she doesn’t just “childmind”, she really cares about the children she looks after.
I am very grateful for the support she provided and I would definitely use her services again in the future. I highly recommend Sana to any parent looking for a kind, attentive and reliable childminder.
Vivian
My experience at Little Oasis Nursery has been a positive one. The setting is warm, organised and child centred. Both of my children settled in quickly and continue to feel safe and valued.
The environment is calm and nurturing, with a strong focus on communication, creativity and emotional wellbeing.
Communication with parents is also always clear and professional.
I would happily recommend Little Oasis Nursery to any family looking for a caring and supportive childcare setting.
Five stars – I would give 10 if I could! Sophie is a truly down-to-earth and caring nanny. Her communication was excellent from start to finish, and the kids absolutely loved spending time with her. She made them feel comfortable, happy, and well looked after. I couldn’t recommend her more highly.
Rachel has been looking after my daughter since last September, when she was just 15 months old, and I honestly couldn’t ask for anyone better. She is incredibly caring and always pays attention to the little things. She even picked up on my daughter having an ear infection, which shows how attentive and experienced she is.
She keeps us updated all the time, which gives us so much peace of mind. My daughter clearly enjoys her time there. They go to toddler groups and do activities that have really helped her confidence and development.
I’m very grateful for the care Rachel gives to my daughter. Highly recommended.
Wida has become an absolutely essential part of the happy and healthy running of our home. From the very beginning, she has brought warmth, calm and deep professionalism into our family life.
She has built the most beautiful bond with our children — nurturing, playful, and instinctively attuned to their emotional and developmental needs. Wida doesn’t simply supervise; she truly invests in them. She thoughtfully plans age-appropriate activities, supports early learning with creativity and intention, and creates a rhythm to the day that feels both structured and joyful. Our children are safe, stimulated, and deeply cared for in her presence.
Beyond her natural warmth, Wida is exceptionally reliable, organised and proactive. She anticipates what needs doing without being asked, maintains a safe and tidy environment, and handles daily routines with ease. Her judgement is sound, her communication is clear and respectful, and she carries herself with professionalism at all times.
What sets Wida apart is her emotional intelligence. She brings patience, positivity and genuine care into our home every single day. She has supported not only our children, but our family as a whole — creating a sense of calm consistency that allows everything to run smoothly.
We trust her completely and feel incredibly fortunate to have her. Any family would be lucky to welcome Wida into their home.
Our child has been with Sarah for a little over a year now, and we could not be happier with the care she provides!
Her patience and seemingly bottomless enthusiasm has brought him out of his shell and helped build his confidence with others. We really value that Sarah takes him on adventures either to local attractions, playgroups, or for walks almost every session, which has helped to expand his horizons away from the safety net of mum and dad.
Communication is always fantastic, regular updates with pictures of their adventures, and always quick to respond to any queries.
Our little boy is certainly going to miss his time with Sarah, but she has helped him so much to get ready for the next step! Sarah is such a kind, fun, and caring person, and you can tell she genuinely enjoys getting to know the children and all of their little personalities. We could not have found a better person to provide the early years care we needed, and will always be grateful for the time and affection she has given our son.
Aniko has been looking after my daughter since April 2024, when she was only 10 months old, and I truly cannot recommend her highly enough.
She is a caring, professional and dedicated childminder who creates a warm, safe and nurturing environment. My daughter has always been very happy, well looked after and supported in her development. Aniko provides a lovely balance of learning, play and outdoor activities, and communication is excellent with regular updates and photos, which gives great peace of mind.
We feel very lucky to have found her, and I would confidently recommend her to any parent looking for outstanding childcare.
We moved to the area almost three months ago and started our son at OakGlen during what was quite a sensitive time for him. He was going through toilet training, adjusting to a new home, a new city, and suddenly everything around him was unfamiliar. As parents, we were naturally anxious about how he would cope , but we truly couldn’t have chosen a better nursery.
From day one, the team at OG have been incredibly caring, kind, and supportive. They made such a big effort to help him settle in and feel safe. We have seen such wonderful progression in him in such a short time, and that gives us enormous reassurance and happiness.
One thing we especially appreciate is the daily feedback. We are always informed about what he has been doing, how he has been feeling, what he has eaten, and the activities he has participated in. It makes us feel connected to his day and confident that he is in great hands.
The nursery provides a fantastic variety of food and snacks throughout the day, which is another big plus. The children are offered so many different activities, and I really love that they can choose what they would like to take part in based on their age group and interests.
I have also recently attended their coffee mornings where parents can join the children during activities. Seeing firsthand how much care, energy, and effort the staff put into looking after these energetic little ones was truly eye-opening. The level of dedication and organisation is impressive.
We are so grateful that we found Occlan. It has made such a positive difference for our son and for us as parents. A huge thank you to the whole team, we couldn’t be happier.
Mandana
