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 73,528 reviews
Tally has been fantastic. Although my childcare requirements changed and I needed someone who could also help with school runs, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her. She has always been punctual, reliable, and extremely trustworthy. She also provides regular updates, which gives real peace of mind. It's been a pleasure having her support our family.
Akin
It’s hard to put into words just how grateful we are for the love, care and support you’ve given Kayaan. Yesterday was his last day with you, and we already know how much we’re going to miss you.
From the very beginning, you made us feel completely at ease. You created such a warm, safe and nurturing environment where Kayaan was able to grow, learn and thrive. It was clear every single day how much genuine care, patience and affection you have for the children you look after.
Watching Kayaan become so happy and confident in your care gave us complete peace of mind. We always knew he was in the best hands, and that meant the world to us.
Thank you for everything you’ve done—for all the cuddles, encouragement, fun activities, and the love you’ve shown him. You’ve been such an important part of his early years, and we’ll always be grateful for the positive impact you’ve had on his life.
We couldn’t recommend you highly enough to any family looking for an exceptional childminder. We wish you all the very best, and we know you’ll continue to make such a difference to so many other children and their families.
Thameena
My daughter started at about 14 months old, having never really been left with anyone except parents. I was prepared for it to take months for her to settle in, but thanks to Sharon and the team, she was no longer crying at drop off within a couple of days!
My daughter clearly loves the setting. Every day she runs in as soon as someone opens the gate to her, and doesn't look back to me once. That really proves to me that she feels safe and happy at Tiddytots.
Staff have listened and been responsive whenever I have had a query or feedback. Staff are always smiley and professional at the gate. I trust the staff.
I looked around lots of other big nurseries and small childminders before finding Tiddytots. Tiddytots really is the best of both worlds - a good mix of children as you would find in a big provision, but the high adult to child ratio, great cleanliness and personal feel of a smaller childminder. Staff and children have been consistent (unlike high turnover elsewhere) and so my daughter has made good relationships with practitioners and peers.
I would really recommend Tiddytots.
Karla has been babysitting our son (nearly 2) for a couple of hours on weekends regularly for the last few months and we’ve been extremely happy. Our son can be quite anxious with new people but Karla has done a fantastic job of bonding with him, going at his pace and engaging him in gentle, fun activities. He quickly warmed up to being taken on trips out to the park and giggles away when she is here. Karla is reliable, experienced and has a lovely way with children - we would very much recommend her to other families.
Susannah
We couldn't recommend Jane more highly. She has been with our daughter, Leonor since she was 3 months old (she's now 18 months) and the two of them have a wonderful friendship.
Leonor adores Jane and gets so excited to see her again every Monday after the weekend! Jane's focus on child-led care and outdoors whenever possible has meant that Leonor has had a really fun and enriching first year with her. We look forward to seeing Jane's blow-by-blow accounts of the day complete with a photo diary every afternoon before we pick Leonor up. It's a real privilege to leave your child knowing that she is going to have the best day she possibly could.
Jane is very creative, extremely patient and has an excellent sense of humour - she's always finding new activities and ways to make Leonor laugh. Jane encourages the development of Leonor’s particular personality while helping her build confidence and resilience in unfamiliar surroundings eg playgroups and music classes.
Beyond this Jane continues to be an amazing support for us as parents while we manage work & life alongside our main priority.
Unreliable childminder. Tells you how to parent, asks what your child eats because they are “obese” - yes, yes she said this.
Reports you if you “forget” anything. When actually it’s failed communication between staff members because nothing was forgotten.
Very self righteous and thinks her way is the only way. Very arrogant, loud, too full on with children.
If your child likes to sit down with their toys instead of dancing it’s a MASSIVE deal.
Very poor intellect. Doesn’t understand that not every child is the same.
She will make you feel a failure.
Our son was with Sam from around 10 months old until he was two and a half, when we moved out of London, and we couldn't have asked for a better start to his childcare experience. He was comfortable in her care right from the very first days, which said a lot about how warm and settling her home environment was.
Sam was always in tune with his needs and quick to notice if something was off, even small things we might have missed ourselves. Her communication was excellent throughout — we got regular updates on his day, his moods, what he'd eaten, and how he was developing, so we never felt out of the loop.
He loved going to Sam's and built genuine friendships with the other children in her care. She kept the days varied and engaging with crafts and activities at home, alongside regular outings to local parks, play groups, and even the zoo. Looking back, we feel so lucky to have found her for those early years, and we'd recommend her without hesitation to any family looking for a childminder who genuinely cares.
My son has been with Claire for 6 months now and we have been so pleased with the care he receives. He’s grown in confidence so much and it’s so heartwarming to see him reaching out for them in the morning at drop off. Even with the larger numbers than the average childminder setting, it still feels very intimate and personal and I love that my son gets to interact with more children.
Jess has cared for our little one (LO) from 10 months to 3.5 years old, leaving to head to pre-school. She’s been an extension to our family & LO has loved his time with her, excelling with learning & very confident with others. She’s given him an amazing start in life & helped lay the foundations he’ll continue to build on. Thank you
Yasmin looked after our two children for a year. She was very warm and friendly and interacted loads with the kids. She had a lovely open manner and was patient. She picked them both up from primary school gave them tea played with them and then made sure everything was tidied away. A very trustworthy person.
Juliet has just recently joined our family as a nanny/babysitter. From our first meeting, Juliet impressed us with her professionalism and enthusiasm. Our two daughters have warmed to her very quickly. She demonstrates a genuine eagerness to engage with the girls, regularly taking them out to the park and enjoying creative activities together.
She has provided valuable advice, helping us address some of the sleep routine challenges we were experiencing. She also assists with light housework, meal preparation and bathtime.
Juliet has consistently worked around her own family commitments to support us, demonstrating her dedication, willingness and flexibility. She is trustworthy, capable, and genuinely invested in the wellbeing of our children, and we have no hesitation in recommending Juliet.
We couldn't have asked for a better childminder for our daughter. From the very beginning, they made her feel safe, happy, and loved.
When Emma first started, she didn't speak any English at all. Thanks to their incredible patience, care, and dedication, she has learned so much. She is now confident speaking English, has developed wonderful social skills, and has learned so many new things that have prepared her for school.
Emma is starting school this September, and we truly believe that the amazing support and encouragement she received has given her the best possible start. She always looked forward to going, which gave us great peace of mind knowing she was happy and well cared for.
We are so grateful for everything they have done for our family and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a caring, professional, and nurturing childminder. Thank you for helping Emma grow into such a confident and happy little girl!
I cannot recommend Purnima and her setting highly enough. She cared for my son from the age of 1 year and 2 months until he turned 3, throughout that time she provided such a loving, safe, and nurturing environment for him.
From the very beginning, she made me feel completely at ease (and I had been to see many other Childminders). Our son settled in quickly thanks to her patience, warmth, and genuine care. It was clear every day how much attention she gave to his emotional wellbeing, development, and happiness and this also reflected on all the other children she cares for.
Over the time he was with her, we saw him grow so much in confidence, communication (as he was only a Spanish speaker when he started), social skills, and independence. She always kept us updated on his progress and activities, and we truly appreciated the effort she put into creating fun, educational, and engaging experiences for him.
What stood out most was how caring Purnima and everyone within her setting are. I always knew my son was in safe hands and being looked after as if he was part of the family. He absolutely loved spending time within her setting which gave us enormous peace of mind as parents.
Until this day he still mentions her and misses his friends.
We are incredibly grateful for everything she done for us over the last two years, and we will always look back on this period with appreciation. Any family would be lucky to have her care for their child.
We couldn’t be happier with Roisin. She always goes above and beyond to support our family. When my husband was injured and couldn’t drive, she kindly picked up and dropped off our daughter, which was a huge help.
She has also been amazing with our daughter’s potty training. Thanks to her friendly dogs and cat, our daughter has learned to be gentle and confident around animals. Her garden is full of fun activities, and she takes the children to the park, woodlands, and museums to explore new things.
Our daughter loves spending time with her and always comes home happy. We highly recommend her!
Becky has been looking after my son since he was 7 months old, he's now nearly 4! Becky keeps communication during the day with photos and updates. Regular days out to zoo, farms and playgroups. My son has come on leaps and bounds since being in beckys setting. He is always coming home with pieces of arts/crafts. Will be gutted when he leaves, wouldn't trust anybody else! He is always excited to see becky!
Choosing Sonia as our childminder has been one of the best decisions we’ve made for our son.
From the very beginning, my little boy settled in so well with Sonia and has absolutely adored her ever since. He genuinely looks forward to the days he’s with her, and on weekends he’ll often wake up asking if he’s going to see “Son Son” today! That alone says everything about the bond they’ve built.
One of the main reasons my partner and I chose Sonia was because of the amazing outings and adventures she plans for the children. As our son is very outgoing and loves exploring, this was incredibly important to us. Sonia provides so many opportunities for visual learning and fun through real-life experiences. They’ve visited country parks, farms, music sessions at the library, National Trust sites, playgroups, and enjoyed playdates with other childminders and their little ones. Every day is filled with something exciting and educational.
Sonia has also been fantastic with communication. We receive regular updates, photos, and details about everything they’ve been doing throughout the day. At pick-up, she always takes the time to discuss how the day has gone and anything we need to know, which has always given us great reassurance.
The impact Sonia has had on Cashel’s development has been incredible. His speech, confidence, social skills, and love of learning have all flourished under her care. She has such a wonderful way of understanding him and encouraging him to grow, and it really shows. We constantly receive compliments on how clearly he speaks and how confident he is.
As a first-time mum returning to full-time work, leaving my baby was one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do. But Sonia made that transition so much easier. From day one, she gave me complete peace of mind. Knowing how much she genuinely cares for kids and seeing the beautiful relationship my son built meant I never had to worry while I was at work.
I honestly couldn’t recommend Sonia more highly. Any family who chooses her will be incredibly lucky. My son talks non-stop about his “Son Son,” their adventures, and especially their car rides singing together. Those are memories he’ll treasure.
Thank you, Sonia, for everything you’ve done for him from when he was a baby right through to preschool. We will always be so grateful for the love, care, patience, and dedication you’ve shown our little boy. You’ve played such an important part in his early years, and we’ll never forget it.
Our little one has gone to Natalie's since he was about 15 months old, and from the start Natalie has been so warm, kind hearted, caring and patient with him. And so helpful, communicative and reassuring with us as parents too. The kids make true connections with her, as she is so naturally gentle and nurturing, as well as creative when it comes to taking them on nature walks, to the farm, or simply just painting, crafting or playing in her setting which is fully geared towards the kids. She also offers lovely food options too, and has been super accommodating of our little one's pickiness! She is incredibly experienced and so intuitive, and we feel very, very lucky to have found her. We would recommend her in a heartbeat for your little ones too.
RhiV
Paige has been the most amazing childminder we could have ever hoped for. From the very beginning, she made us feel completely comfortable, and it was obvious how much she genuinely cares for every child she looks after.
Our daughter absolutely loves going to Paige's and always comes home happy with the biggest smile on her face. We've seen such a positive difference in her confidence, independence, and development, and we know that's down to the fun, loving, and nurturing environment Paige creates.
Paige always keeps us updated with photos, messages, which gives us so much reassurance. Knowing our daughter is safe, happy, and genuinely loved while she's there means everything to us.
Paige goes above and beyond every single day. She's patient, kind, caring, and so dedicated to helping every child thrive. It's clear she treats every child as if they were her own. Her lovely son, Lenny, is just as wonderful such a kind, gentle, and caring little boy who has been a fantastic friend and role model.
We honestly couldn't recommend Paige highly enough. Any family lucky enough to have their child in her care will quickly see just how special she is. Thank you, Paige, for everything you've done for our daughter we're so grateful for the love, care, and support you've given her (and us).
Ursula has been looking after our 5 year old boys for a year. She has been fantastic! Ursula has been incredible in engaging him in play, supporting with his reading and writing skills and providing a caring and supportive environment. Always going an extra mile, always on time. We couldnt have asked for a better nanny
Jurga