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 74,866 reviews
We have had a wonderful experience with Lakshmi. From the very beginning, she has been warm, caring and incredibly attentive to our child. It is such a relief as a parent to know that your child is in a safe, happy and nurturing environment when you’re not there.
She kept us updated, communicates really well and genuinely takes the time to understand our child’s needs and personality. Our child has become much more confident and settled, and it’s lovely to see how comfortable and happy she is with her.
We are extremely grateful for all the care, patience and effort she puts in every day. I would highly recommend Lakshmi to any parent looking for someone they can completely trust with their child.
I am so pleased we found Rachel for our daughter. My child thrived during her time with Rachel. Her speech, manners, balance, control, counting, sharing and behaviour on the whole, just blossomed. We are so sad that our time came to an end but we would wholeheartedly recommend Rachel (and have done) to anyone considering a childminder.
Caroline
We feel incredibly lucky to have found Andrea and Paul to look after our son. Myles has spent the last 2½ years with them, from the age of one, and has absolutely flourished in their care.
Andrea and Paul have created such a warm, loving and stimulating home for him. His days have been full of fun and adventure — from trips to Bushy Park and Mercedes-Benz World to woodland walks, puddle jumping and countless little activities at home. He has always been genuinely excited to spend the day with them.
Just as importantly, Andrea and Paul have been an enormous support to us as parents. They have been there through sleepless nights, tricky phases and all the usual ups and downs of toddlerhood, always with patience, understanding and good humour. We have trusted them completely and formed a very close relationship with them both.
They have played such an important part in Myles’ early years and have prepared him brilliantly for his transition to preschool. We will miss having them as part of his everyday life enormously and couldn’t be more grateful for all the love, care and experiences they have given him.
We couldn’t recommend Andrea more highly — any family would be incredibly lucky to have her looking after their child.
Fatema has taken amazing care of my daughter Rupa since she was 10 months old. She is kind, loving, and always keeps me updated with photos, foods which I really appreciate. Rupa loves her and I am glad to have Fatema to look after my daughter. I highly recommend Little stars childminding service !
Emma was professional, hardworking and caring. The most amazing thing about her was the time she took to get to know my children, their personalities, their likes and dislikes. She set clear boundaries which my children followed at all times which showed the respect they had for her.
I had a lovely relationship with Emma and I was always able to speak to her about her role and she always provided a listening ear. My children had such a special bond with Emma that they still talk about her now. (She hasn’t worked for us for the last let 5 years)
She always arranged a range of activities for my children that kept them engaged and happy. In her spare time she would always help around the house too.
I would highly recommend Emma.
Sarah
My son attended this childminding setting from the age of 4, while he was in Reception at primary school. He settled in really well and always enjoyed his time there.
The care provided was excellent, and I was very happy with the progress he made during his time there. He especially enjoyed the opportunity to play, learn and take part in different activities, both indoors and outdoors. She also helped him become more confident with trying new foods, which was something we really appreciated.
As a parent, I always felt that he was safe, well cared for and happy in the setting. He enjoyed interacting and playing with the other children, and it was clear that he was comfortable and enjoyed being there.
I would happily recommend the setting to other parents looking for a caring, safe and engaging environment for their child.
We cannot recommend Valya highly enough. She has been an absolutely wonderful nanny to our children, and saying goodbye has been incredibly difficult for all of us. Her time with our family has come to an end only because our children have now started school, otherwise, we would have been delighted to continue having her as part of our family.
From the very beginning, she has been exceptionally reliable, honest, trustworthy and dependable. We have always had complete peace of mind knowing that our children were in her care. She is punctual, responsible and incredibly conscientious, and we have always been able to rely on her without hesitation.
What makes her truly special, however, is the genuine love and affection she has for our children. She has cared for them as though they were her own, with enormous warmth, patience and kindness. She has been much more than a nanny to them, she has been a trusted and loving presence in their everyday lives, and they have formed a very special bond with her. We have always felt that their happiness, safety and wellbeing were genuinely her priority.
She is also exceptionally efficient and organised. She keeps everything beautifully clean and tidy, is proactive rather than needing to be asked to do things, and manages the many demands of family life with remarkable competence. She is someone who sees what needs doing and simply gets on with it.
Her flexibility has also been invaluable to us. She has always been accommodating when our plans or schedules have changed and has approached occasional additional requests with a positive and helpful attitude. She has made our lives considerably easier and has always been willing to go the extra mile when needed.
Most importantly, she is a person of wonderful character and integrity. We have trusted her completely with our children and our home, and we have never once had reason to question that trust.
She has become a very important part of our family, and we are genuinely sad that this chapter has come to an end. We feel extremely lucky to have had her looking after our children during such an important part of their early years.
Any family would be incredibly fortunate to have Valya looking after their children. We recommend her wholeheartedly and without reservation. She would be an exceptional nanny for any family, and we would be very happy to speak personally with anyone considering employing her.
I have used Amy a few times now as an ad hoc babysitter for my two children who are 5 and 1. She has such a caring nature and feel at ease when leaving my children in her care. I recieve regular check ins and always feel reassured that my children are experiencing the best care possible. Will continue using Amy when we need a babysitter. Thank you!
Amy has settled in our little girl beautifully. We feel unbelievably lucky to have found such a caring childminder. Amy takes our daughter out to a range of fun activities each day throughout the local area and shows great care. Amy also updates you through the day using the kinder app. It’s lovely to see pictures each day.
Marzena had sole charge of our 18 month old and also cared for our 4 year old who has additional needs. She is caring, patient and 100% trustworthy and reliable. She’s also an incredible cook and a pleasure to be around. Most importantly, our boys adored her. I would recommend Marzena without hesitation.
Jennifer
We couldn't have asked for a more caring, nurturing and trustworthy childminder. From day one, she provided a true home-from-home environment where our child felt safe, happy and loved.
One of our favourite memories is hearing about all the little games, cuddly-toy adventures and special moments they shared together, and knowing he was content enough to snuggle up on the sofa for his bottle as if he were at home.
Her warmth, patience and genuine interest in each child's personality shine through in everything she does. We always had complete confidence that our child was receiving exceptional care, and he absolutely loved his time with her. She played a huge role in helping him grow in confidence, develop socially and prepare for his next steps.
We will always be grateful for the wonderful start she gave him and would wholeheartedly recommend her to any family.
Belles
Susan was truly one of the best things that happened to our family. Our son has been with her for two years, almost every day, and we couldn’t have wished for a better childminder.
Susan is incredibly responsible, caring, and trustworthy. She has created such a warm, loving family environment with all the children in her care, and our son genuinely feels at home with her. She keeps us updated throughout the day and always gives us thoughtful feedback about how he has been.
From our very first meeting, it was clear that Sue genuinely loves what she does and is passionate about caring for children. Her experience, dedication, and lovely character really shine through in everything she does.
As a non-native English speaker myself, I am especially grateful for the impact Sue has had on our son’s language development. His English has improved so much during his time with her, and she has also taught him important values, kindness, and respect.
Sue is not just a childminder — she has become a very special and trusted part of our family. We feel incredibly lucky to have found her, and we wholeheartedly recommend her to any parent looking for someone caring, reliable, experienced, and genuinely wonderful. She really is the best!
Leaving your 9-month-old son in someone else’s care for the first time can be a little scary. I was wondering, Will my baby be okay? Will he be comfortable? Will he be cared for the way I would care for him?
This was how I felt, but my experience with mercy was honestly wonderful.
What meant the most to me was knowing that my baby was not simply being looked after, he was being genuinely cared for. This really made such a huge difference, and it was lovely to know that he was in an environment where he could feel safe, settled and nurtured.
As a parent, that peace of mind is priceless. Being able to go about my day knowing my 9-month-old was happy and in good hands made the whole experience so much easier.
I am genuinely grateful for the care and kindness shown to my baby and would happily recommend their service to other parents. If you are looking for someone you can trust with your little one, I would definitely recommend Qmfootprint. ❤️
Our son has completed his first week of settling in with Liz. At 9 months old, it was a massive transition for us, but Liz has been so reassuring and has made it less daunting. We can't fault the service she provides. Liz has made the return to work so much easier as she has got to know our family through multiple calls, a visit to her home, and a home visit. The communication has been excellent and she is very professional. She really knows what she's doing, and we are very grateful she will be looking after our little one.
Martyna was excellent with our daughter and was courteous and engaged really well with our 3 year old daughter.
She was incredibly flexible when we had to reschedule, is a very confident and kind person.
We would definitely be hiring her again and would recommend to anyone.
We had such a wonderful experience with Ana. She was absolutely brilliant with both my son and daughter. She was incredibly patient, kind and attentive, and the children took to her straight away.
She went above and beyond without even being asked. She helped my son with his homework, encouraged my daughter away from the TV and got them involved in reading, arts and crafts and outdoor play. What impressed me most was that my children didn’t even miss their iPads or the television — they were happily playing, creating and interacting together.
She was also fantastic at helping them settle down and play nicely together, which isn’t always easy with two children! She was so calm and patient throughout and even made sure everything was tidied up afterwards.
I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable, caring and engaging babysitter. We will definitely be using her again!
Patrice
My child is the happiest when attending Tiny Treasure, she is taken care of so much which helps me feel at ease. The team are very kind and supportive towards my daughters SEN needs, which again helps the worry. I would highly recommend them.
Zara
Abi provides amazing childcare, for our son loves her.
She nurtures him with fun activities but also helps with reading and school work.
Abi is always happy, welcoming and flexible to support our changing diaries.
We fully trust her and glad we found her.
Lisa
We had been fortunate to find Kajal to look after my son on adhoc basis on a very short notice. She's very kind and welcoming and my son just settled in from day 1. Though my son went to hers for a very short time; he'd been happy all days as he was engaged in a number of activities and play times. She also provides nutritious meals.
I would highly recommend Kajal for anyone looking for a childminder.
Sushma