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.
Rating Distribution
4.89 from 72,724 reviews
I honestly couldn’t recommend Vanna enough 🤍
Leaving your baby with someone from such a young age is one of the hardest things as a parent. My daughter started with Vanna at just 9 months old, and as you can imagine I was so nervous; they’re so little at that age and need constant care, attention, and love.
Vanna came highly recommended to me, and I was told I’d love her within seconds… and that couldn’t have been more true.
She is genuinely one of the kindest, calmest, most nurturing people I’ve ever met. The way she speaks to the children is so soft and reassuring, and you can just feel how safe and cared for they are in her presence.
My daughter absolutely adores her. There was even a moment where I knocked on the door and she wanted to go straight to Vanna instead of me(!), and as a mum that says everything. That level of trust and comfort doesn’t happen unless someone is truly incredible.
They’re always out doing lovely activities and going to different places, and I get updates throughout the day which gives me so much reassurance. Vanna never minds messages, is always responsive and just takes everything in her stride, no matter how chaotic life with little ones can be!
I am very particular about who looks after my children (I wouldn’t even leave them with some friends!), so the fact that my daughter goes to Vanna four days a week and has done since she was so young says it all.
She is reliable, caring, patient, and honestly an absolute angel for what she does.
If you’re looking for someone to trust with your child, Vanna is that person. I recommend her all day, every day 🤍
Anthonia is a very reliable childcare provider. She attended to my two children during the two week half term. They were very excited to have Anthonia around, she took them out and prepared their lunch. She always on time. I will highly recommend anyone looking for a reliable childcare provider to reach out to Gentlestars 😊
Anthony
Amanda has worked for our family for 4 years, she helped our son develop into a wonderful boy from nursery all the way to Year 3. She deveoped a great relationship with our son where he felt, secure, safe and supported. She is very sociable and had wonderful conversations with our son which helped his vocabulary and social skills.
Amanda made sure she developed a genuine connection with our son, birthday and occasion were remembered and used a way of creating cards, she would even remember to bring small gifts back for our son which was wonderful and so generous.
She is kind, patient, and attentive, was always ensuring our son’s wellbeing and
happiness were her top priority. Whether helping with routines, engaging him in activities, or simply providing a caring presence, she consistently went above and
beyond.
We feel extremely fortunate to have had Amanda with us and cannot recommend
her highly enough to any future family. She would be a wonderful addition to any
household. We will carry maintaining a relationship with Amanda for babysitting on the weekend.
Our son was with Dawn for nearly a year, and during that time he always seemed happy, settled, and content in her care. Dawn also helped us with pick-ups and drop-offs, which was really useful, and something we checked with her multiple times to ensure she was happy to continue doing.
We really thought a lot of Dawn. Dawn then took three weeks off for personal reasons.. no issues there at all but on the weekend before she was due to return, she very suddenly terminated our contract, citing a breakdown in the relationship. This came as a complete shock to us, especially as our communication had always been friendly and positive—she would message about non-work-related things, and was even invited to our son’s christening.
The sudden termination left us without childcare at very short notice, which was extremely stressful and upsetting for our family. Dawn asked for £600 to cover the 4 weeks notice or we send Ezra to her for the 4 weeks & she will claim funding (we didn’t send him, see the next paragraph.) There was also a dispute over payment following this, as we did not agree with being asked to pay after the contract had been ended so abruptly. This has now been settled, but added further stress at an already difficult time.
Since leaving, I was approached by another parent who occasionally saw Dawn with the children at playgroups. She shared concerns, from one parent to another, that Dawn had previously terminated other contracts suddenly and mentioned instances where a child in her care was not comforted when upset and spoken to in a way that raised concern. While I cannot personally verify this, hearing this has been very upsetting and has made me question things further.
Overall, while our son appeared happy during his time there, the way the contract was suddenly terminated, the lack of prior communication, and the stress caused afterwards has left us feeling that the situation was handled unfairly. I would advise other parents to ensure they have clear agreements in place and to be aware that arrangements may change very quickly.
Florence is an exceptional childcare provider who goes above and beyond in every way. She is incredibly caring, warm, and family oriented, creating a safe and nurturing environment where children truly thrive. My daughter has been with her for the past 6 years, and the level of care and dedication she has shown throughout has been outstanding.
She is reliable, trustworthy, and deeply committed to the wellbeing and development of the children she looks after. It’s clear she genuinely loves what she does, and that shows in the strong, lasting relationships she builds with both children and parents. I have always had complete peace of mind knowing my daughter is in her care. I cannot recommend her highly enough. Thank you for providing such exceptional service and care over the years.
Rahma has been looking after my son (28 months) since he was only 10 months old, and I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better start for him. He’s been so happy in her care, and I’ve seen such a lovely change in his confidence and development. Her home feels really welcoming, and he always enjoys playing with the other children and all the different toys and activities. What really stands out to me is Rahma’s balance she’s warm and caring, but also firm when needed, which I really value. She keeps the children engaged with lots of fun activities, and he especially loves things like water play, drawing, and puzzles. It’s clear he feels comfortable and secure with her, which means everything to me as a parent. Rahma is also great at communicating. She builds a strong connection with the children and encourages kindness and good behaviour in a really natural way. I feel reassured knowing that if he’s ever upset or unwell, he’s in safe and caring hands.
I also really appreciate the daily updates knowing what he’s eaten, how he’s slept, and what he’s been up to helps me feel connected to his day. Overall, I’m genuinely so grateful for the care she’s given my son. She’s been a big part of his early years, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to other parents.
Nicole helps out on two mornings to give some variety and structure to our homeschooled daughter. She's done many arts and crafts and sat and played various board games. This has all helped her redevelop her resilience, patience and confidence that she seemed to had lost in a mainstream setting. Nicole also offers babysitting and pet setting. Thoroughly recommend her.
Asmau very careful person and has a lot of experience with working with children. My child was very happy when she there. Also, her place and garden very clean and tidy so my child can have more space to have fun. Asmau keeps me updated so i always feel peace in mind when im at
work . Highly recommended !!!
My son started with Rowan when he was just over a year, she has such a lovely home from home environment and he has flourished under her care. He was very reserved initially but with her gentle encouragement he now joins in all the groups and clubs they go to and plays well with the other children. I would recommend to anyone who wants that homey supportive feel as I was a bit anxious about my son going to a Nursery as he can be timid and feel it would overwhelm him, RowRow's is the best environment and he loves it so much. Rowan is one of the 3 people my son actively reaches for and runs to for hugs so I think that speaks volumes!
My two daughters have attended Clare’s lovely home before and after school since they were in reception. They are now in year 2 and 4 and love their “Clare days”.
Clare provides a warm and nurturing environment. The children are offered all sorts of different activities such as arts and crafts, games and lots of outdoor play. Clare always makes a great effort on the children’s birthdays which is a lovely added touch and shows how much she genuinely cares about the children she looks after.
I am incredibly grateful for the care and support Rabeya provided to my son and me during a very important time in our lives. When I made the decision to return to university as a single parent, I was naturally anxious about balancing my studies with my responsibilities as a mother. Rabeya made that transition not only possible, but smooth and reassuring.
Over the three years she cared for my son, she showed exceptional kindness, reliability, and genuine dedication. My son formed a strong bond with her and her family, which gave me great peace of mind. She provided a safe, warm, and relaxed environment where he felt comfortable and happy. She also went above and beyond by preparing meals, organising play activities, taking him to the park, and collecting him from school and bringing him to her home.
Thanks to Rabeya, I was able to focus on my university work without constant worry or compromise. Her support meant everything to us—she truly became our rock during that period, and I will always be grateful for her help.
I would recommend Rabeya without hesitation to any parent looking for a caring, trustworthy, and dependable childminder. She creates a nurturing environment where children can thrive, and her positive impact on my son’s life has been invaluabl
I enlisted Lisa for a weekend for some reinforcements to care for my 2.5 year old toddler and 10 week old baby. She was very prompt with responses and also very punctual. She picked up the children’s patterns and rhythm quickly and got stuck in. Very flexible moving between baby and toddler. Highly recommend and will definitely get her help again in the near future!
Sin Yee
Mahalia is reliable, kind, and clearly passionate about looking after the children in her care. It gives me real peace of mind knowing my daughter is so well looked after.
I would highly recommend Mahalia to any parents looking for a trustworthy and wonderful childminder.
Donna
Anees is a fabulous childminder who provides home cooked meals and plenty of activities (indoors and in her well-kitted garden) to keep little ones busy and learning. Anees has looked after my daughter from 10 months up to 3 and in school holidays, she now looks after my 1.5 Yr old son. She is so kind and an absolute amazing lady, we cannot recommend her highly enough.
My eldest child attended Claire's for 6 years, and my youngest is still there and has attended for 3 years. Claire is a very reliable, dedicated and experienced child carer. She is also very down to earth and approachable.
My kids loved attending. Highly recommended.
When I was looking for a childminder for my 1 year old daughter a went to see 4 of them. Sviatlana was by far the best!! Her setting is always so clean and everything is tidy. She is very caring , responsible and loving Childminder. She provides home cooked lunches and a lot of activities for a children. Sviatlana also keeps me posted about my daughter day. How she slept, eat ,played.. My daughter adores her and is always looking forward to see her. I couldn't wish for better childminder!!
Unfortunately, we are moving abroad but if I could, I would take Sveta with us 🥰🙂 Sveta will be truly missed by all our family!!❤️
Miss Charlene has been amazing with my son. She is kind, attentive and goes the extra mile to make sure he feels safe, happy and well looked after. It’s clear how much she genuinely cares and this has given me real peace of mind as a parent. I would happily recommend her without hesitation.
My daughter has been attending Clare's childminding service since September, and she really enjoys it. She loves the garden with the lovely selection of play equipment, and spending time in the garden is definitely a highlight for her. The arts and crafts are always a hit as well, and she enjoys bringing home her creations. Clare’s dogs are also popular with the kids, and my daughter looks forward to seeing them each day. The food is always good, and I really appreciate the thought Clare puts into celebrating birthdays – it’s a nice personal touch. When the weather's good, the trips to the playground are a great way for the kids to get some fresh air and have fun together. Clare is kind, patient, and has a good sense of humour, which makes my daughter feel comfortable and happy to go. Overall, I’m really happy with the care she provides, and I would 100% recommend her to other parents.
We moved our two sons to Carol, at the time they were 3.5 and 1, after moving to Walton-on-Thames. At first, we had our boys in a nursery-style preschool setting. The stress of that nursery setting, combined with the move, was far too much for our older son. He was unhappy and acting out both at home and at preschool. Carol has helped our whole family so much. I agree with the positive reviews, that the food is healthy and there are lots of excellent age-appropriate activities. More than that, though, I think she just really enjoys playing with children. We were away for a few days and you could tell she was really happy to see the children when we came back, and they could feel that she was glad to see them as well. If you are commuting through the station it couldn't be more convenient. We also just found her much better and easier to deal with then formal nurseries, you can just whatsapp if you need anything. We have no hesitation in recommending her.
I am incredibly grateful to have found Rujina as our childminder. From the very beginning, she has been warm, professional, and genuinely caring, creating a safe and nurturing environment for our child.
Rujina goes above and beyond to ensure the children in her care feel happy, engaged, and supported. She provides a great balance of structured activities and free play, helping with both learning and social development. It’s clear she has a natural connection with children, and our child absolutely loves spending time with her.
Communication has always been excellent
Rujina keeps us updated regularly, which gives us great peace of mind. We always feel confident that our child is in safe hands.
I would highly recommend Rujina to any parent looking for a reliable, kind, and dedicated childminder.
Anthony