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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4.9 from 75,347 reviews
Chridesa was an excellent childminder for my daughter. I was impressed from our very first meeting, as she was polite, friendly and very welcoming towards children.
My daughter was extremely happy in her care and really enjoyed spending time with her. She even wanted to go back to Chridesa whenever another opportunity came up in the future!
Chris didn't just look after the children at home; she also took them to paid soft play sessions at the Listen Centre in Maghera, which made the experience even more enjoyable for my daughter.
Overall, I would rate her 10/10 without hesitation. My daughter had a wonderful time and we were able to go to work feeling relaxed and reassured, knowing she was in safe and caring hands. I would highly recommend Chridesa to any parent looking for a reliable, friendly, and caring childminder.
We were having conversations over WA as she shared her number. I was enquiring before confirmation of job and also waiting for my appointment. In between she said she is withdrawing the interest and she was continuing texting while I was bz with my other things. She suddenly withdrawn interest and blocked. Very funny, impatient.
Sanchita
I really struggled to go back to work full-time and leave my little girl into the hands of someone else. Lara was beyond a God-send in those first few months. She gave me regular updates, wonderful reassurance, lots of photos, and organised amazing activities daily for everyone in her care, which gave my worried heart some much needed peace. My little girl has grown so much in her time with Lara. She's so much more expressive, so sociable, isn't afraid of dogs anymore, and has been picking up on wonderful manners that I know we (shamefully!) didn't show her first and have come straight from Lara!
We will miss her very much. She also has the most gorgeous set-up for activities and days of learning and fun. Whether the kids stay home or go out, there's always an interactive activity and lots of play. Most photos I get of my daughter she is playing with others, laughing, and running around in Lara's garden, even picking up the courage to go down the slide with a bit of encouragement from the other children. Her set-up is better than most nurseries we visited, and to top it all, she is the calmest and kindest person. The perfect character to be dealing with little beings with big feelings. I felt at such peace with her, I know she's looked after my girl in the best possible way, even when she was teething and grumpy, Lara has always been kind, warm, compassionate, and loving.
Lara will always have a special place in our hearts, we really couldn't recommend her more. Thank you for everything!
It is difficult to put into words just how wonderful Maheen is and how much she means to our family. She previously look after our eldest daughter, now seven, and currently looks after our youngest, who is three. Both our girls absolutely adore her and her family, and so do we. We truly consider her part of our family! We couldn’t feel more confident and happy entrusting our children to her care.
Maheen has given both our girls the most wonderful start in life. She combines the highest standards of professionalism with an incredibly warm, loving and nurturing home-from-home environment. She is kind, patient, thoughtful and fully committed to the children in her care. Above all, we have always felt that our girls are completely safe, secure, loved and listened to.
What makes Maheen so exceptional is how much more she offers beyond this. She has a wonderful philosophy towards early childhood, recognising the importance of play and allowing children to be children. She has created an outstanding setting in her home, full of opportunities for child-led, imaginative and creative play and learning. She strikes a perfect balance between providing stimulating, enriching experiences and giving children the freedom, space and downtime they need.
One of the things that particularly drew us to Maheen was her love of nature and the outdoors, something she has instilled in both our daughters. She goes above and beyond to provide an extraordinary variety of experiences and days out – from farms, beaches, parks and National Trust properties, to animal encounters, library visits and playgroups. Her activities are thoughtfully planned to spark curiosity and encourage exploration. She places great importance on fresh air, physical activity and creativity, making every week wonderfully varied and enriching.
Maheen is also an exceptional cook. She prepares delicious, nutritious, home-cooked meals and encourages the children to explore different foods and flavours. Mealtimes are happy, sociable occasions, and she supports the children in developing independence and good table manners.
This thoughtful approach extends to every aspect of their development. Whether supporting potty training, encouraging them to put on their own shoes and coats, or helping them learn to share with their friends, Maheen is always patient, encouraging and supportive.
Equally importantly, she nurtures their emotional development, kindness, friendships and social skills. Her setting offers the security of a close-knit little group of children, while she also regularly meets with other childminders to give them opportunities to play and socialise in larger groups. Our eldest daughter often still fondly talks about the friends she made and her time at Maheen’s.
Maheen is a wonderful role model. She teaches kindness, consideration and respect not just through words but through her actions and the warmth she demonstrates every day. At the same time, she is firm but fair, sets clear and consistent boundaries, and has high expectations for behaviour.
Maheen doesn’t simply look after children – she invests in them, celebrates their achievements, supports them when they find things more difficult, takes pride in their progress, and genuinely cares. She has helped shape both our girls into the happy, confident and kind children we believe them to be.
We honestly cannot recommend Maheen highly enough. She is an outstanding childminder, and we feel incredibly lucky that both our girls have her in their lives.
We feel incredibly lucky to have found Laura! Our son has been in her care for around a year and we honestly couldn’t have wished for a better childminder.
Laura has created such a warm, loving and welcoming environment where children feel happy, safe and valued. Her patience, kindness and dedication are truly wonderful. We are so grateful for all the fantastic activities, educational experiences and lovely outings she organises. It has been amazing to watch our son grow in confidence, learn new skills and develop so much during his time with her.
Most importantly, he absolutely loves going to Laura’s and always looks forward to spending time there, which says everything!
Sadly, our time with Laura is coming to an end as our son is getting ready for the next chapter of his education. We are genuinely so sad to leave such a wonderful place, but we will always be grateful for the happy memories and the amazing start she has given him.
Thank you, Laura, for everything you have done for our little boy. You have made such a positive difference in his early years, and we couldn’t recommend you highly enough! ❤️
Anna
We feel so incredibly lucky to have found such a wonderful childminder! My son has been with her for a year now, and I couldn’t be happier with the care, love and support she gives him. He is so happy in her care and has made amazing progress over the past year, which is a real testament to how fantastic she is.
She is caring, loving, enthusiastic, creative and incredibly flexible. She always goes above and beyond to make sure the children are happy, engaged and thriving. Her communication is brilliant, and it gives me such peace of mind knowing that my son is in such safe, nurturing and loving hands.
It’s clear how much passion and dedication she puts into what she does, and I honestly couldn’t ask for a better person to look after my son. Finding someone you can trust completely with your child is priceless, and I’m so grateful we found her. I would wholeheartedly recommend her to any parent looking for a truly amazing childminder!
Honestly couldn’t recommend Katarina enough! ❤️ She is such a caring, reliable and dedicated childminder who genuinely loves what she does.
My son has been with Katarina since he was just 12 months old, and I couldn’t be happier with the care she provides. She spends so much quality time with the children, taking them to parks, playgroups, farms and lots of other exciting places where they can learn, explore and have fun.
Since being with Katarina, my son has developed so quickly in so many ways. He has made lovely little friends, become more confident and learned to enjoy all kinds of food. Mealtimes are no longer a struggle, which is such a relief as a mum!
What means the most to me is the special bond they have built. My son absolutely adores Katarina and gets so excited about going to her. She has become like a second mum to him, and knowing that he is happy, loved and so well cared for gives me such peace of mind.
Finding someone you can trust with your child is one of the most important decisions you make as a parent, and I feel incredibly lucky to have found Katarina.
I recommend her 100% to any parent looking for a loving, trustworthy and wonderful childminder. Your child will be in the safest and most caring hands. Thank you, Katarina, for everything you do for my little boy! ❤️
If I could give more than 5 stars I would, Jackie is the best there is. I have 2 daughters, my first started at 11 months up until she started school this year & my 18m old is currently in her care.
I am a very anxious person leaving my children, but with Jackie the anxiety went away. Both of my girls adore her and it’s easy to see why, the love and care she shows them is so much more than a parent can ask for. My youngest daughter still gets upset when I leave her but when we turn up to Jackie’s house she throws her arms out and waves me goodbye which is something she doesn’t even do with family.
Jackie takes them all different places and teaches them more than you can imagine, my eldest is thriving in school and I put most of that down to the way Jackie teaches, cares and prioritises the children in her care.
I will be forever grateful to Jackie for everything she has done and continues to do for my girls.
I always recommend her to anyone looking for childcare because other is no where I feel safer leaving my children and every parent should get to experience that!
Thank you for all you do for the children and caring and loving them like your own!
You really are one of a kind & our family is lucky to have you in our children’s lives! X
Cecile is an amazing babysitter.
We asked her to babysit for two nights in Brighton. Reliable and good communication. My daughter said she was extremely fun and kind. They made handbags together! Would definitely recommend and will ask Cecile to babysit again next time we are in Brighton.
We have been so blessed to have Caroline come in to our lives. We have been using Caroline on an adhoc basis for a few years now. Our 3 year old and 5 year old absolutely adore her. She is very proactive with the kids, always doing crafts and taking them out on walks. She really takes the time to interact with the kids especially building Lego with our son. The kids love spending time with her and are always very excited when I tell them they will be seeing her. As I work freelance sometimes I message her very last minute to book in and she is always very flexible. I would recommend Caroline 1000%.
We chose Vikki’s for our daughter off the back of a recommendation from a neighbour whose children had attended years before, and I’m so glad we did! Vikki and her team have created such a gorgeous environment for the children, and our daughter has loved it from day one.
It’s lovely doing drop off to such a homely place that feels so welcoming and safe, and seeing our little girl coming out at pick up with big smiles after enjoying her time there.
Vikki, Gemma, Claire and Jenn keep the children busy with lots of fun activities, and it’s great reading the updates at the end of each day. Rocco the tortoise is a big hit, and we love how much time is spent outdoors in the garden on nice days. Vikki and her team go to lots of effort to mark special occasions, with sports days, teddy bear picnics and recently the Halloween party. Our daughter has got some really lovely memories from them!
We really couldn’t recommend Vikki’s Little Vikings highly enough. It’s clear how much they care about the children, their development and wellbeing and I couldn’t think of a nicer place for our daughter to spend time whilst we’re working ❤️.
An absolutely wonderful childminder I couldn't recommend Natalie more highly!
Finding someone you trust to care for your child is one of the biggest decisions you make as a parent, and I honestly couldn't be more grateful that we found Natalie.
Natalie is so much more than a childminder. She provides a warm, loving, safe and nurturing environment where children can feel completely comfortable being themselves, learn, grow and thrive. Knowing that Fergus is being cared for by someone who genuinely cares about his happiness and wellbeing means the absolute world to me.
It is so clear that Natalie puts her heart into what she does. She understands that every child is different, takes the time to get to know them as individuals, and creates an environment where they feel valued, supported and loved. As a parent, there is no greater reassurance than knowing your little one is happy, settled and in such safe hands.
I will always be grateful for the care, patience and kindness Natalie shows Fergus, and for the peace of mind she gives me as his mum. The role she plays in his life is so important, and I don't think childminders always get enough recognition for just how much of a difference they make to children and their families.
I would recommend Natalie to any parent looking for someone they can truly trust with their most precious little person. We feel incredibly lucky to have her as part of Fergus's world, and I couldn't speak more highly of her.
Thank you, Natalie, for everything you do. You are worth your weight in gold!
We could not ask for a more supportive, attentive, and caring childminder than Mrs Sheila. From day one, they took the time to truly understand our family’s needs, routines, and values. Our child looks forward to going every single day and comes home happy.
Having a childminder who is not only a fantastic educator and caregiver but also a genuine partner to parents has given us complete peace of mind. We are endlessly grateful for everything they do for our family
I would highly recommend her services as she has been amazing at accommodating our specific requests.
Dawn goes above and beyond all you could ask for or want in a childminder. She actively caters for every need my daughter has and lifestyle phase our family has been in - from helping to prepare her for the arrival of a sibling to preparing her in the morning for me to pick her up to go to the dentist. My daughter has grown in such confidence and learnt so much since she joined dawns setting. The setting is always kept extremely clean and Dawn is always adding new toys to stimulate the children. Dawn also continually develops herself professionally keeping up to date with all standards and new procedures - I feel so confident that my daughter is in safe hands when she attends dawns setting. Dawn also goes out of her way to send photo and written updates all throughout the day. Finally my daughter also adores her dogs and I think they really add to the setting by building the children’s confidence with dogs.
Alexsdur
Emmy helped us with our son from 4 pm till midnight when we needed to go to London for a concert. Our 6 years old son got very well straight away with her, she is very easy to communicate and respectful to family rules and values which is very important. They played some games(she also brought some games with her), they had dinner together and she put him to bed. She managed to put him to bed 30 min earlier and even persuaded him to brushing teeth( our usual struggle). So 5 ⭐️🫶!
Anzhela
We cannot recommend Rebecca enough! Our son started attending her setting when he was 14 months old, and the positive impact on his development has been incredible to witness. He has learned Makaton, his English vocabulary has expanded remarkably, and they have created wonderful, highly creative artwork—enough to put on an exhibition!
He loves harvesting fruits and vegetables from her garden, and messy play is his absolute favorite; Rebecca provides endless, wonderful opportunities and spaces for him to explore. The variety of toys and creative activities she offers is simply fantastic. It honestly makes you want to be a child all over again! ❤️
Unfortunately, we are leaving the country soon, and the hardest part of leaving is knowing that Atlas will have to say goodbye to Rebecca. She is truly exceptional, and any family would be lucky to have her.
Goztek1
Aga is the most wonderful babysitter. I have three children, each of whom is very different. I was so worried that no one would be able to babysit my energetic and wild son. But Aga has a special touch and is able to level with him so well. He actually cries when she leaves and asks for her to come back. I was amazed with her patience and understanding as he can be very difficult at times. My shy 5 year old loves her, and my 15 month old is so comfortable with her! Aga has a special gift for communicating with children and I can’t recommend her enough.
Helena