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 74,303 reviews
Katie is such a lovely person, and both my son and I warmed to her straight away. She is incredibly kind and attentive to the children in her care and always goes above and beyond to ensure they have enjoyable, purposeful days, often taking them out to explore the local area.
She is also very proactive in supporting developmental goals and creating consistency between her setting, other childcare settings and home. Oscar is always happy to see Katie, and I feel completely confident leaving him in her care. Her communication is excellent, and it’s clear how genuinely invested she is in his happiness and development. I’m so happy we found her!
Unfortunately, my experience with this nanny ended with serious concerns and I would advise parents to carry out all checks before allowing her to care for their children.
During the recruitment/employment process, I experienced difficulties obtaining the documentation necessary for me to complete and retain the appropriate Right to Work record. I was also told that a DBS certificate was being obtained, but I had not been able to inspect the certificate before the arrangement broke down. All of this happened in only one week she was with us.
More concerningly, I experienced significant inconsistencies between information communicated to me and information I subsequently became aware had been communicated to others.
Because my child's father and I are separated, she spent only around three days working directly alongside me and spent considerably more of her working time at the father's home. I had been open with her from the beginning about our complex family circumstances, including that allegations of domestic abuse involving the father had been reported to the police and that Children's Services were involved.
My personal experience was that she was extremely friendly, supportive and understanding towards me when we first met, but after spending considerably more time with the father, I noticed a significant change in her communication, attitude and behaviour towards me. Given how much information she had been given about the circumstances, I found that change particularly concerning.
Events on the final day left me sufficiently concerned that I ended my involvement with her and informed my child's father that I did not consent to her continuing as our nanny.
Because of the circumstances that arose, I have raised my safeguarding concerns with the relevant professionals, including Children's Services, and the police have also been made aware of the circumstances and her details.
I would strongly recommend that any parent considering employing her independently verifies her identity, Right to Work documentation, DBS status and references before employment begins.
I am also asking Childcare.co.uk to review this matter and independently verify the documentation and professional qualifications listed or represented on her profile, including any psychology qualifications she states she holds. Where someone is being entrusted with the care of children, I believe appropriate identity, safeguarding and professional credentials should be capable of independent verification. Ultimately, children's safety must come first.
Nazima has been the best caregiver for my child. She takes excellent care of the little ones and even helps my child practice speaking and reading. She truly loves children; I can see how happy my daughter is whenever I drop her off and pick her up—honestly, she never wants to leave because she has so much fun. Nazima provides plenty of space for the kids to run and play, both indoors and outdoors. Most importantly, she keeps me updated throughout the day on what my daughter is doing and learning, which gives me great peace of mind while I’m away. I am truly grateful and highly recommend her if you are looking for a caregiver—Nazima is wonderful. (I also want to thank everyone in her household; her family loves children, and I can personally vouch for the 100% safety of the environment.)
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We feel incredibly lucky to have found Karolina and her wonderful childcare setting. Our son started with her when he was just under a year old, and as a first-time mum, I was understandably nervous about leaving my baby. Karolina immediately put me at ease and gave us complete confidence that he was safe, happy and genuinely cared for.
Throughout his time there, including when he was unwell, Karolina always made us feel that he was being looked after as one of her own. Her care, warmth and dedication are truly special.
The setting itself is amazing. The outdoor space, lovingly tended by her husband, is unlike anything else we have seen. The children have wonderful opportunities to explore and spend time outdoors, including regular access to the forest, which Karolina is incredibly passionate about. She creates such a rich and stimulating environment, with crafts and activities that change with the seasons and reflect the children’s interests. She is also very passionate about languages, which is another lovely part of the experience.
Karolina always listened to us carefully and followed our preferences to a T. She has a strong sense of community and looks after her families with true hospitality. Even her lovely children show this attribute when they welcome you to their house!
We are absolutely gutted that we no longer live close enough to continue with Karolina. If we had stayed nearby, there is no question that our second child would have gone to her too. It is easy to understand why she has so many families who return with their siblings and stay with her for years.
We will miss Karolina very much. Whoever is lucky enough to discover her setting next is very, very lucky. We couldn’t recommend her highly enough.
Georgie
I have been incredibly fortunate to have Lisa care for both of my boys from 10 months old. My eldest is now 8, and my youngest, Albert, is 3. Due to a change in work plans, we are unfortunately having to leave Lisa's care.
Lisa and her wonderful family have been part of our lives for 8 years, and I will miss her terribly. She has always treated the boys as her own and created a true home-from-home environment that Albert has absolutely adored. Every day brings exciting adventures—whether it's trips to engaging playgroups, outdoor forest school sessions, or park explorations. The boys have thrived under her care.
Lisa provides delicious homemade meals, a fantastic range of toys, and reads regularly to the children. Her nurturing approach has given them such a strong foundation.
As a mother who values reassurance, I cannot praise Lisa's communication enough. She sends photos and updates throughout the day, which has given me complete peace of mind while at work.
You genuinely won't find better care than Lisa. I highly, highly recommend her!
My son has been attending Abi’s setting since he was 12 months old (and now he is 4)and Abi has created a second home for him. She is caring and children treat her as part of a family. My son is always smiling when he goes there for the day and is happy when I pick him up, telling me all about the activities they did during the day. Abi has a garden with lots of outdoor toys, which my son really enjoys and during summer it comes very handy.
I would recommend Abi to anyone looking for a warm and inviting environment for their child.
Magda
My daughter started at 6 months, is now 3yrs+ and doing very well.
Fabulous setting, wonderful staff and top notch service.
The experience has been fantastic, my daughter gets upset when it's pick up time- shows how well she loves the setting.
Ms. Dee is just so nice, accommodating and understanding.
200% recommendation!!!
Every single morning, he runs straight into their arms that tells you everything you need to know. He’s even learned their names before some of our own family members’, which shows just how much he adores them!
What makes them so special is the individual love and attention each child gets, in a small, close-knit setting rather than being one of many in a big nursery. He’s still out and about on adventures, learning motor and social skills, and building lovely friendships just with so much more warmth and connection along the way.
The communication is wonderful too! photos, videos and updates throughout the day that let us feel part of Taio’s world even while we’re at work.
Debby and Allan genuinely feel like an extension of our family, and we feel so lucky to have found them.
Keturah
We feel so fortunate that Annie was our little Jaxon’s childminder for four years, we couldn’t have ever hoped for anyone better. Annie has nurtured and supported Jaxon through his early years and helped him feel safe to learn, grow and develop. He absolutely adores her and loved his days with Annie and his friends and all their adventures on days out but also the days at Annie’s with endless painting, playing, games and even baking. Annie helped Jaxons confidence bloom and she took a genuine interest in him and it’s clear she really loves her job - she has a kind and calm nature which makes her seem just like magic with the children. Will always recommend Annie to anyone looking for a childminder in the area, I truly believe she is the absolute best!
Linda has been looking after Charlie for the last 2 years, and she has always been so kind, dependable and professional. From the start, Linda have made a lovely, safe and happy place for Charlie to grow and play.
Linda’s welcoming home made Charlie feel at ease straight away, especially having a golf club to play with just made his day. Her calm approach and gentleness made us feel reassured very quickly.
Talking to us as parents has been great. We always knew what our child was up to, and if there were any worries, which made us feel really good about the care Charlie was getting.
We are so thankful for all the care, hard work and support Linda has given our family. We would recommend them to anyone who is looking for a caring, trustworthy and very good childminder. We are sure they will be a wonderful help to any children and families they work with.
Thanks Linda, you’ve been amazing.
My daughter attended Nanny K's setting for 4 years, from when she'd just turned 1 till she started school, and I couldn't be happier with the care and attention she received. Nanny K's setting offers excellent facilities - she uses a dedicated room and conservatory for the childminding, as well as the garden. The setting offers a wide range of activities to develop a range of skills at different ages, including a huge selection of toys and games, arts and crafts, role-play activities, as well as physical development (swings, slides, mats and soft play, bikes...). The children also have regular opportunities to explore the outdoor space and try out gardening and learn about nature. As a working parent, I also appreciated Nanny K's flexibility in terms of additional days at short notice.
Overall, I couldn't recommend Nanny K more to anyone looking for a caring, reliable and experienced childminder.
SarkaP
I cannot recommend Paige highly enough. She has been looking after my granddaughter since she was just 5 months old, and we have been so happy with the care and attention she has given her.
She is reliable, trustworthy and patient, and it is clear that she genuinely loves children. She has always made sure my granddaughter feels safe, happy and cared for, and we have complete confidence in leaving her in her care.
It has been nice to see the bond they have developed, and we truly appreciate the love, patience and dedication she has shown.
I would highly recommend her as a nanny to any family looking for someone caring, dependable and trustworthy. Any child would be lucky to have her looking after them.
Shelley shorties is an amazing nursery, after my son first started in a different nursery we didn’t have a very good experience then we found Shelley and her family and it’s just like there your family. You can see how much they love the children and care for them. I’ve never felt so confident and relaxed when dropping my little boy off. My little boy always goes in smiling and happy to be there. I was at the point where I was ready to give up work because I was so nervous about leaving him but then I found Shelley. 1000% recommend. We appreciate you all thank you for your hard work and amazing service. You all go above and beyond ❤️🩵
Alida is one of the most kind- hearted childminders you will ever meet.
Everything she does is with love and passion for children.
My daughter felt safe, comfortable and most of all she had fun with Alida.
Daily trips to local parks and playcentres, interaction with children from all ages.
A wide variety of activities ranging from messy play to cooking, arts and crafts.
I cannot reccommend Alida enough.
Any child who is looked after by Alida is a lucky one:)
She is loving, warm, patient, and took care of my son very well. I am impressed by her involvement in various activities with children and the attention she gives to everything she does. Also my son every time I found him very happy and didn't even want to leave her house because he wanted to play more. I recommend her with all confidence, she is the best babysitter and childminder. Her children are adorable and friendly too. Anyone can go and leave their children in her care with all confidence.
Georgian
luella started with rebecca from a young age and i was heartbroken when she had to leave. rebecca was always accommodating and supportive for not only luella but her family too. luella made so much progress under rebecca’s supervision and id definitely recommend her to anyone who’s searching!!
Amazing babysitter — highly recommended! She looked after my children for two days and was absolutely wonderful. She was professional, caring and kept me updated throughout, which gave me so much peace of mind. My children loved her and were so happy in her care. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a kind, reliable and trustworthy babysitter. ❤️
Veve
Gemma became so much more than a childminder to us — she truly became a part of our family. From the very beginning, she treated my daughter with the same love, care and compassion that she gives to her own daughters, and as a parent, there is honestly nothing more you could ask for.
My daughter was given so many wonderful experiences and opportunities during her time with Gemma, but more importantly, she was somewhere she felt completely safe, loved and valued. Gemma has had such a positive influence on her life and has played such a special part in some of her most formative years.
Entrusting someone else with your child is such a huge thing, but I never had to question whether my daughter was being cared for, comforted or loved when she was with Gemma. She went above and beyond in ways I will never forget, not only for my daughter but for me too.
We were incredibly lucky to have found her, and I will forever be grateful for everything she did for us. She will always hold a very special place in our lives and in my daughter’s childhood. ❤️
Ramona has looked after both of our children and treated them with such love and care, like they’re her own. We have had very positive experiences at MonaCare. Both our children settled very quickly, they enjoyed attending her setting, and bonded quickly with Ramona and her assistants.
Ramona puts a lot of effort into the daily activities she organises for the children, from messy and water play, to baking and trips to the playground. She also arranges bigger occasions like a Christmas party and a summer sports day, where parents are invited and she always puts on a lovely spread of food. Her graduation ceremonies are a real highlight though, from the individual praise she gives each child to their leaving gifts. She also organises birthday parties for each child.
It’s clear she cares a lot about her job and takes a lot of pride in what she does. Would highly recommend if you’re looking for a kind, caring, and fun childminder.
Ben has been our childminder since September 2025, our daughter attends 3 days a week.
Ben is welcoming, attentive and kind in his practice and his provision reflects this. Ben has a lovely routine for the children which enables their independence and this has been reflected in our home.
Transition, was one of the best I have ever been involved in! It was smooth and Ben had taken the time to really get to know each child and a few 'get to know me' days. By day 3 it was like our daughter had never not been there! Relationships are at the heart of what Ben does best, allowing her to feel settled or to notice if she is not 100%. This offers us peace of mind and knowing she is in the best hands.
Ben provides healthy, home cooked meals, often picked from the allotment.
They are constantly out and about, always on an adventure! Being outside is very important to us and Ben always ensures they are in sun cream, hats or wet weather clothing so they can enjoy the activities to the maximum. Ben speaks to the children in such a nurturing and respectful manner and we often hear this wonderful way in his voice notes.
We are kept updated throughout the day of all the wonderful things our daughter gets up to through photos or voice messages which are wonderful to receive on your break in a working day!
Ben goes above and beyond and has supported us as first time parents in ways we will be forever grateful. Offering tips, strategies or just some reassurance balancing work and parent life.
Our daughter has had so many wonderful opportunities available to her to come out of her comfort zone which has shaped her personality and built her confidence. We plan to keep her hear as long as we possibly can!