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 75,494 reviews
I chose Paola after receiving multiple recommendations from local mums and when I visited her place in July, I really liked the atmosphere and people I met. We decided to trust her style and admitted my child for an October start. The settling in period was for one week, 1-2 hours max a day and by the end of the week she said she didn’t feel like he would settle so we would need to extend the settling in period which we agreed to, so then the next week we did 3 hours a day and then she recommended extending it again. He caught something from his time there and was unwell the following week, towards the end she called us in 30 minutes earlier than pick up and said she didn’t believe he could settle in and they did not have the resources to spend anymore time on 20 month old, then proceeded with terminating the contract. It was an absolute shock to the system, considering he was making some progress and also was unwell the week she made her decision. I felt the care providers did not adjust and offer the correct services required for a child who may have needed a bit more attention. Leaving us with no childcare in the end and a feeling of rejection that our child wouldn’t settle in. It was the complete opposite of what we experienced when we met her in July, we trusted that the service we would receive would do all that they can to help care and make the necessary means to help a child settle in. It’s a troubling time for any child but unfortunately it was quite disappointing to have had this experience as a parent.
Samar
We have had a really lovely experience with Sarah. She is very reliable and trustworthy. She made us feel completely comfortable leaving our child in her care, and our little one was happy and well looked after. Would highly recommend her to any family looking for a reliable and caring babysitter. We will definitely be using her again! ❤️
AKSchildcare is an absolute gem of a nanny. She provided incredibly high-impact care for my daughters, bringing an irreplaceable blend of warmth, energy, and genuine dedication into our home. She didn't just look after them; she truly invested in their happiness and development.
Her passion for her work shines through in everything she does. She even went the extra mile by spending her own personal money to surprise them with a thoughtful treat—a selfless gesture that speaks volumes about her generous heart.
Her impact is long-lasting; even now, my daughters constantly ask for her and miss her dearly. If you are looking for a reliable, nurturing, and extraordinary nanny in Lewisham, I cannot recommend her highly enough. She is simply the best!
James
We couldn’t be happier with Zahra! She has been coming to us for a week now and already treats our daughter like her own. From feeding her to settling her down for naps, everything she does is with so much care and warmth. She even stepped in on short notice over the weekend when we had to go out. Zahra is genuinely lovely, incredibly reliable, and has brought so much peace of mind to our family. We highly recommend her to anyone looking for an exceptional nanny!
Aditi
Michelle looked after my little boy for 2 years. She was amazing from start to finish. She always put so much thought and effort into every activity and I always felt that my son was really well cared for and I could trust her completely. She has amazing communication always letting us know of any issues as well as sharing updates and very cute photos. My little boy absolutely loved going to Michelle’s, he had so much fun every day and I always felt she really went above and beyond with the children and it was such home from home environment. Nothing ever felt like too much trouble and she catered to each child’s needs, characters and interests, especially my sons love of sharks. I really couldn’t recommend her enough to anyone ❤️
Our daughter has been going to Sarah since she was 10 months old, she’s now almost 3 and a half and she adores Sarah! Our newest addition will also be going to Sarahs as of January too. It’s like a home away from home and our three year old is absolutely thriving. The children are always out exploring, learning and socialising. Sarah is so kind and thoughtful, you can genuinely tell she really loves her job.
GeorgiaH
Basia helped us with our 3 year old over the summer doing nursery drop offs and pick ups while I was in a cast recovering from a broken leg. She was reliable, totally unflappable and our daughter enjoyed spending time with her. She still babysits for us and we are happy to recommend her.
We hired Johanna to come in the evenings and help through the night and she made the transition from one child to two so much easier. Johanna supported our family for the first two weeks after the birth of our second child, who joined a 2.5-year-old at home. She was such a help and so lovely that we had her back several times when my husband was away for the week in America. I can’t recommend her highly enough.
She brings real hospital and birth centre experience, and that shows. She was pivotal in helping me navigate the move from one child to two, and gave me great tips on breastfeeding my second, which was quite different from my first. She also shared her expert knowledge of baby massage, which led to some lovely bonding time.
She was brilliant with our older daughter too, making sure she felt included rather than pushed aside by the new arrival. When bedtimes were difficult and my toddler wouldn’t settle, Johanna helped us through them, and she got us through the baby's witching hour as well. I honestly couldn’t have managed without her.
The nights were where she made the biggest difference. She was calm, kind and never intrusive, and being able to hand over so I could rest and recover made everything easier.
We now count Johanna as a friend, and I’d book her again in a heartbeat.
### Excellent, reassuring and supportive childminder
We couldn't have asked for a better childminder for our son, who has been in her care since he was just 6 months old.
As first-time parents, leaving our little boy in someone else's care was naturally a big step, but we were made to feel completely reassured and supported from the very beginning. The communication has always been excellent, with regular updates, photographs and reassurance that have helped us feel involved in his day and confident that he is happy and well cared for.
She provides such a warm, nurturing and welcoming environment, and it has been lovely to see our son grow in confidence, develop and thrive in her care.
What has really stood out is not just the wonderful care she provides for our son, but also the kindness, understanding and support she has shown us as parents, particularly while navigating parenthood for the first time.
We are incredibly grateful for everything she has done and wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to any family looking for a caring, reliable and genuinely supportive childminder.
My little one has been going to Kyree for around 4 months now. As an early years practitioner myself, I had a high standard of who I wanted her to be with. Kyree made me feel content and happy about returning to work knowing Sophia would be attending. Her caring and nurturing approach allowed Sophia to settle almost instantly with settling sessions. There are many childminders in my area and I chose to go a little further as I loved Kyree’s environment and experiences she offered the little ones. Her weekly outings, experiences and learning is something I look forward to seeing. She really has put my mind at ease knowing she’s having the best fun with her friends as well as being surrounding with love and care 🐝💛
Fantastic with my 2 little ones.
Really down to earth and understand.
Brilliant at updating during the day and sending pictures.
Kids go out every day!
They adore Katherine and get excited about going to her.
My little boy is 2 1/2 and possibly neurodivergent and he has come on leaps and bounds since being here.
My daughter is 1 and is also doing amazing with her.
Shelly has looked after all 3 of my children over a period of 10 years. She is everything we could have hoped for! Her days are packed full of activities and trips for the little ones to go and explore and learn. They always come home with little crafts they made and with stories to tell! Even now, a few months after leaving the setting, they regularly shout "We've been there with Shelly!" whenever we're out and about! Trips to Legoland, Sealife, National Trusts, the zoo, Blackpool... meals and treats out... the list goes on! Shelly goes above and beyond to help with the children's journey of discovery. She is also very flexible, with great communication. I can't recommend her enough! It was a very emotional goodbye when my last 2 left for school. Shelly and her family have provided a home from home and I'm so grateful for all the love and care she has shown my children over the years.
You will be so missed, Shelly!!
lucieled
I was disappointed, particularly due to inconsistent communication and policies around emergency medication and how sudden increases in my toddler’s temperature were handled.
I was also advised not to bring my child in because they had fallen asleep after breakfast at home, which is difficult to accommodate as a full-time working parent. My DS slept off once and was not in the habit of sleeping off after breakfast. This was inflexible.
Additionally, I have had to arrange alternative childcare at short notice due to the childminder being unwell.
For a full time working parent, I felt that reliable and consistent childcare is essential. Uncertainty around policies, terms of service and availability creates stress, disrupts work commitments and makes it difficult to plan with confidence.
Amazing Childminder – Couldn't Recommend Her Enough! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Serpil is absolutely amazing! She looked after my son Gene from the age of 1 to 4, and I honestly couldn't have asked for a better childminder.
Gene was with her from 8am to 6pm, and in all those years, I never had a single issue or worry. He was always so well looked after, well fed, happy and cared for. It was such a relief knowing he was in safe, loving hands every day.
Serpil didn't just look after Gene, she helped him learn, grow and develop so much over the years. He was always happy going to her, and that says everything!
She is kind, reliable, caring and genuinely amazing with children. I will always be grateful for everything she did for Gene. I couldn't recommend her highly enough!
Fatema has been amazing! We have used here service several times when we go to London for meetings. She has been great from the start. Very friendly and professional. She keeps us posted on our 2 and 4 years old. Thank you so much for your continuous support.
I honestly cannot recommend Trina highly enough. As a mum, I was incredibly nervous about putting George into childcare for the first time. My intention was for Trina to be a stepping stone towards nursery, helping George get used to being around other children and spending time away from me. Little did I know just how much she would come to mean to both of us.
From the moment I met Trina, I knew she was the right person. Her kindness, gentle and reassuring nature, and the immediate love and warmth she showed George put me at ease straight away, even when he was feeling nervous himself.
Throughout his time with her, I was constantly kept updated with lovely photos and messages, and I always knew he was happy, settled and cared for. Trina made me feel so comfortable that I genuinely reached a point where I would sometimes forget George was even at childcare!
Towards the end, collecting him became a challenge in itself, as he would quite literally shut the door in my face and run off because he didn’t want to leave! I think that says absolutely everything about how happy he was there.
Trina is clearly so passionate about what she does, and the love, patience and dedication she puts into caring for the children is second to none. I will always be grateful for the reassurance she gave me as a first-time mum and, most importantly, for the wonderful care she gave George. We couldn’t have asked for anyone better.
Savannah