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 74,293 reviews
We engaged Paula to sleep-train our son and can honestly say it worked faster than we dared hope. We had tried and failed at this ourselves more than once, so our expectations were modest. Paula was very kind but firm, drew on genuine experience, and had things sorted within days rather than the weeks we had braced for. The knock-on effects have been the real prize: consistent bedtimes, a much happier child in the daytime, and evenings we now actually get to enjoy as a family, and as a couple. Cannot recommend her highly enough.
I honestly couldn’t recommend Shamim enough. She has been absolutely wonderful with my daughter and has helped her grow in so many ways. The confidence and independence my daughter has developed since being with Shamim has been incredible to see.
Shamim has created such a warm, loving and very homely atmosphere. My daughter absolutely loves being there and talks non-stop about Shamim’s home and everything she gets up to there. It really has become like a second home to her, which as a parent is such a lovely feeling. Knowing she is happy, settled and genuinely loves going there gives me complete peace of mind.
Shamim has always encouraged her, supported her and gently helped her become more confident and independent, while making her feel safe and cared for. The difference in her confidence is something that genuinely stands out to me, and I know a huge part of that is down to Shamim’s patience, care and encouragement.
We are honestly so sad that my daughter will be moving on to nursery, as she has formed such a lovely bond with Shamim and has been so happy in her care. Thankfully, she will still be seeing Shamim regularly, and she is even excited about coming back during the school holidays! I think that says everything about how much she loves being there.
Shamim has gone above and beyond, and I’m so grateful for everything she has done for my daughter. It’s not just the childcare — it’s the positive impact she has had on her confidence, independence and happiness. We really couldn’t have asked for anyone better and would wholeheartedly recommend Shamim to any parent looking for someone who genuinely cares about the children in her care. ❤️
We are incredibly grateful to Lulu for the wonderful care and support she provided to our son. She was always professional, caring and attentive, and it was clear that she genuinely cared about his wellbeing and happiness. Knowing he was in such good hands gave us great peace of mind.
Communication could occasionally have been a little more consistent, but overall we were very happy with the experience. Our son was happy and settled in Lulu’s care, and we truly appreciate everything she did for him. We would happily recommend Lulu to other families looking for a caring and reliable childminder.
Marzia
We’ve been incredibly lucky to have Saiqa as our childminder. She first started looking after our daughter when she was just over a year old, and now, 10 years later, she’s also caring for our 2-year-old son.
Over the years, Saiqa has become our go-to childminder. Our children have always been happy, safe, and genuinely cared for in her hands. She goes above and beyond, and it’s clear how much she loves what she does.
She’s also been an absolute lifesaver whenever we’ve needed childcare at short notice or in an emergency. Whenever she’s available, she’s always willing to help, and that support has meant so much to our family.
After all these years, Saiqa feels more like family than just a childminder. We trust her completely, and we can’t recommend her highly enough to anyone looking for someone kind, reliable, caring, and dependable to look after their children.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 150% Recommend! Such a Wonderful Childminder!
I am so incredibly pleased and grateful for the almost year my son has spent with her. When he first came, he couldn’t speak, couldn’t express himself, and could barely do anything on his own. Since he stepped through her door, God has been so good every bit of progress has been amazing to see.
She is such a lovely, God-fearing woman with a truly kind heart. You can see she cares deeply for every child. Not once have I picked him up and found him unhappy or unkempt every single day he is clean, neat, and looked after so well. She is endlessly supportive, has so many wonderful resources and ways to help the children grow, learn, and thrive. The change in my son is just wonderful.
It honestly makes me sad that he’s leaving now, but I will definitely come back to visit she feels like family. If you’re looking for a safe, loving, wonderful place for your child, do not hesitate. I recommend her 150%you won’t find better care. Thank you so much for everything! ❤️
Gundega is fantastic! from the start the communication was excellent, clear and organised. Our son loved going to Gundegas and she provided outstanding learning resources, he learned so much about the natural world and was always full of stories about the latest learning. He learned to write his name at 3 and grew in independence with physical tasks such as getting dressed and brushing his teeth. Our son also loved the food and came back talking about healthy eating. Once I picked him up from school and he insisted on going to Gundegas for some chicken soup! He built great relationships with Gundegas children and he will miss it there.
Paris
Lizzie took care of my 2 year old whilst I was away from home with her on work. She was very reliable, always on time and kept my toddler very well engaged through the days. She developed a quick bond. We will certainly look to book Lizzie again if we are back in the area. Thank you Lizzie.
We feel incredibly lucky to have found Inayah and Artan. We had to relocate to London temporarily for a couple of months and, with very little notice, found ourselves desperately searching for childcare for our two-year-old son. Fortunately, Inayah happened to have a vacancy and was willing to accommodate us despite knowing that our arrangement would only be short term.
From the very beginning, the experience exceeded anything we could have hoped for. It took no more than a single day for our son to feel completely comfortable with Inayah, Artan and their lovely daughters. Very quickly, it stopped feeling like we were simply leaving him with a childminder and instead felt as though he had become part of their family.
The level of care they provide is excellent. The children are taken regularly to a wonderful community garden, where they have plenty of opportunities to explore, play and develop their cognitive and motor skills in a natural and engaging environment. It was clear that a great deal of thought went into giving the children experiences that were both fun and enriching.
Inayah also cooks for the children, which was another lovely part of the experience. Our son tends to be a fussy eater at home, yet he always seemed very happy with the food there and clearly enjoyed mealtimes.
What stood out most, however, was the genuine warmth of the whole family. It is very clear that childcare is not simply a job for Inayah and Artan, but something they genuinely care about. Their daughters are equally lovely and treated our son almost as though he were their own younger brother. Seeing how happy, secure and included he felt with all of them was incredibly special.
Looking back, it is quite remarkable how perfectly everything fell into place, particularly given how urgently and unexpectedly we needed childcare. The only sad part is that our time with them was so short. In fact, that is probably the only downside of finding such fantastic childcare for a temporary stay: having to say goodbye!
We would not hesitate to recommend Inayah and Artan to any family. Anyone fortunate enough to have their child cared for by them can feel confident that they will be looked after with genuine warmth, attention and affection.
Saki
Both of my children attended Dragonflies childcare and they both loved Lisa and her family. They were part of Dragonflies crew for the last few years and Lisa was like their second mum. They love her and will miss her very much going into their next adventures.
No day was ever the same, they went to lots of trips and had themed play days. My older boy enjoyed playing football in the garden and couldn't wait for the days when they went into the garden cabin. There is plenty of space inside and out. My picky eater loves Lisa's food and I was very happy with the healthy options that was on offer.
They both flourished and were well taken care of.
Also, I will always remember and appreciate all the lovely gifts for mothers and fathers days, the lovely thoughtful presents children got for Christmas and Easter.
I would not hesitate to recommend Lisa and I do think that it was the best decision to send them to a childminder instead of nursery.
Deborah reached out promptly after we enquired about her nanny services. We arranged a meeting, and she immediately connected with my son. He was going through a real “stranger danger” phase at the time, but for some reason, he took to Deborah almost instantly!
She was kind, caring and respectful, and always kept me updated on their activities, which gave me great peace of mind. It’s a pity our time together was cut short due to circumstances beyond Deborah’s control, as she was truly a pleasure to work with.
Thank you, Deborah, for taking such wonderful care of our son and treating him as though he were your own. I would have no hesitation in recommending her to other families. I have no doubt that our paths will cross again!
Happy has been looking after our baby boy the last 6 months. She started when he was 7 months old and build such a wonderful relationship with him and our family. Happy is incredibly professional but also compassionate, our boy is very cuddly and needs lots of affection and Happy is the sweetest with him. Above all that, she is incredibly reliable and flexible. Eternally grateful to have had her working with my family as I transitioned back to work. Absolute best, we are sad our time has come to an end (for now :))
Sarah regularly cared for our daughter on an ongoing basis, between May 2025 and May 2026. During this period, Sarah contributed significantly to the development and education of our daughter, providing a safe, welcoming and nurturing childcare environment to very high standards, in a home-from-home setting.
Our daughter always looked forward to her childcare sessions and enjoyed them enormously. Sarah worked consistently hard to provide new and engaging experiences for our daughter, planning learning activities around nature, wildlife, and social and emotional enrichment.
As a parent, it was wonderful to see our child’s speech, skills and confidence grow during her formative early years with Sarah.
Sarah demonstrated a high level of professionalism, communicating clearly and effectively with us, and the children, throughout. She regularly shared photographs and detailed updates about our daughter while in her care, as well as helpful briefings, operational information and general updates which were useful as a parent. Her attention to detail, creativity, and dedication to delivering quality childcare makes her an incredibly valuable asset in local early years provision.
Based on our entirely positive experience, we highly recommend Sarah for anyone in the area looking for trusted, reliable childcare.
Siobhan
Bridget was very engaging and supportive with both of my children and embraced them straight away. She took the time to get to know them individually and understand their different needs, while also sharing a little about herself which made us all feel comfortable. She got stuck into activities with them straight away and shared some helpful tips along the way. Communication was great throughout, and you can really tell that Bridget genuinely loves what she does and thrives in working with children. Overall, we had a really lovely experience and I would definitely recommend her to other families.
My children started with Charlotte this year and they couldn't be happier. Charlotte is very professional, caring and has excellent communication. I love the updates I receive from how my children have spent their days with Charlotte. Highly recommend Charlotte and very grateful to have her as my children's Childminder.
Sandrine is always on time and has never let us down. She provided babysitting for our 3 children, one of whom has SEN. Sandrine is very friendly and the children felt at ease right away. She is very proactive and lets us know her availibility in advance which makes it so much easier to plan.
Charlotte has been looking after my children for over 4 years, and I honestly couldn’t recommend her highly enough. She is incredibly reliable and has always gone above and beyond for our family, especially during times when we’ve had family emergencies and really needed her support.
My children absolutely love going to Charlotte’s. They always have so much fun, while I have complete peace of mind knowing they are safe, happy and very well cared for. Charlotte has become someone we can truly trust and rely on, and we are so grateful for everything she has done for our family over the years.
Charlotte provided childcare for both of my children for over two years, and I couldn’t recommend her highly enough. She is excellent, friendly, caring, and always took the time to listen to any concerns I had. She would then make sure she provided extra support in those areas and always kept me updated.
It has been wonderful to see how much my children have developed whilst in her care. They were always so happy to be there, which gave me complete peace of mind knowing they were safe, happy, and well cared for.
Charlotte has been fantastic with both of my children and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a kind, reliable, and dedicated childcare provider.
We have been incredibly fortunate to have had Charlotte look after our youngest child before he transitioned into full-time school. Across our experience with raising two children, we have employed three different childminders in total, and Charlotte was by a wide margin the absolute best.
Her home features top-quality facilities that provide a safe, clean, and highly stimulating environment for children. The care she delivers is deeply supportive, balancing emotional well-being with excellent early-learning activities that gave our son a wonderful head start.
The standard of nutrition in her setting is also exemplary. The meals she prepares are superb, offering an incredible variety of healthy, fresh food that often left me wishing I could eat alongside them!
In addition to the indoor environment, Charlotte places a fantastic emphasis on playtime and outdoor adventures. She frequently takes the children to local parks and recreational areas. A brilliant highlight of her service is that trips to premium local attractions, including Puxton Park, are fully included as part of her childcare package.
We cannot recommend Charlotte highly enough. She sets the gold standard for childminding, and any family would be incredibly fortunate to secure a place for their child in her care.
My 2 year old joined Yvette in January and he has come on leaps and bounds. His speech is now amazing. He’s so confident and sociable, as she’s always out with the children. She always has activities planned every day. My 4 year old started with her for the last term and he has absolutely loved it. She has been doing learning activities with him and I get him ready for school. Her home is lovely, my children love going there. She’s very flexible and easy going. She always sends updates during the day. Highly recommend!
