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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4.89 from 73,156 reviews
Our child joined Sarah at 13 months after we were looking for a gentle, nurturing, home-from-home environment. They settled and bonded with Sarah immediately, and have since loved arriving each day, and always coming home with a smile.
They have formed lovely friendships with the other children, and we really enjoy hearing about the daily adventures they share together. Sarah takes great care in supporting each child’s development and is attentive to their individual progress and emerging skills.
She provides a calm, caring, and loving environment, with a wonderful range of creative activities that reflect the seasons, alongside plenty of daily opportunities for outdoor play.
We are very grateful for the ongoing nurturing care that Sarah provides.
Teresa has looked after both my girls now. I would highly recommend her - she is warm and loving and both my girls adored her. She has a lovely community and attends lots of toddler groups, so the girls are well socialised, confident and smart. Thank you Teresa!
Jennifer
Harj is punctual, reliable and highly professional which makes everything run smoothly and gives us real peace of mind. She engages really well with our son, who genuinely enjoys spending time with her and is always happy in her care.
We also really appreciate the extra effort she puts in—she has cooked delicious Indian food and always keeps the kitchen clean and tidy. It’s clear she takes pride in what she does.
We would definitely recommend her to any family looking for a caring and trustworthy childminder.
We couldn’t have asked for a better childminder for our son. He attended for almost three years, and throughout that time he was consistently happy, settled, and excited to go each day—which says everything. From the very beginning, we felt completely at ease knowing he was in such a caring and environment. Our son formed a wonderful bond with Alison and has so many lovely memories from his time there. We are incredibly grateful for the care and dedication shown over the years, and we would wholeheartedly recommend Alison to any parent looking for a trustworthy and loving environment for their child.
Janet has looked after all 3 of my children but especially my youngest who has been cared for by Janet for 7 years and sees her as family. Janet provides a safe and structured environment where all the children and their parents feel happy and confident to be there. She has a varied itinerary of activities catering for all ages making sure they are stimulated, occupied and having fun. She has a beautiful garden and play house for the children to use and she feeds all of them every single day on a rotating menu ensuring they always have a hot balanced meal. My 10 year old has told me she wants to go to Aunty Janet's forever which is the best testament to how happy the children she looks after feel in her home. I know in the future when she reflects on her childhood some of her happiest memories will be the time she spent at peace of mind, interacting, playing and learning with her peers.
Our daughter is developmentally delayed in areas of speech, social interaction and struggles with emotional regulation mainly: these challenges became more evident when she joined a mainstream school in September. The school couldn't meet most of her needs and have been attending there on part time basis only (not more than 2hrs/day at most) and we needed a trusted childminder to get the extra support and cover more hours in order for us parents to work. It was such a difficult and stressful time trusting a stranger to take care of our child. However we were very lucky to have found Muna who has the experience and expertise working with children who needed the extra support in communication, social and other independence skills. Since January 2026 our daughter has been going to her and we are noticing lots of positive changes: the emotional dysregulation we were witnessing before has dramatically improved, her verbal communication in general is improving, with more interest in copying words and also emerging independent and social skills. Muna is passionate, caring and knowledgeable in areas of SEND and highly recommend her to parents! Thank you for all that you do and being on this journey with us in supporting Medina!
Medina's parents (M & T)
Munit
Pinyan has been my son’s childminder since he was 9 months old, right up until he recently started nursery, and I can confidently say she has provided exceptional care. He has grown, learned, and thrived so much in her setting. He was always happy, settled quickly, and was truly well looked after. I loved that she took him to playgroups, days out, and made sure he enjoyed good home‑cooked meals.
She also cared for my older son, who was 6 at the time, doing school drop‑offs and pick‑ups and even taking him to activities when needed.
My children were never bored — Pinyan always had something planned, from outings to a variety of engaging activities suited for both of them.
She is incredibly accommodating, even with short‑notice requests, and her setting is clean, organised, and filled with thoughtful learning and play opportunities that help children grow, socialise, and feel at home.
Thank you, Pinyan, for everything you’ve done for my children. I couldn’t recommend you enough.
I feel very lucky to have found Ladybird. She provides a warm, safe, and nurturing environment, and my child has grown so much in confidence and happiness since starting with her.
The activities are engaging and fun, and communication is always excellent, which gives me real peace of mind.
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Ladybird to any parent looking for a caring and reliable childminder
Jose has been babysitting our 10-month-old daughter for two months now, and we couldn’t be happier. Our daughter is always smiling when she’s with her! Jose is incredibly active, constantly taking her on outings and organizing wonderful themed days. We love seeing the little crafts she brings home and appreciate the consistent updates on upcoming activities. Plus, Jose’s two children are wonderful with our daughter. We trust her implicitly and highly recommend her!"
Booked Lisa to babysit our kids really last minute and she was absolutely amazing from start to finish. We had never had a babysitter before and she made us feel so safe, confident and at ease leaving our kids with her. Really kind and quick at responding. She asked questions, which was helpful as it was hard to think of all the info we had to give her, and made sure we were happy with how she would respond to our 4 month old baby through the night. On the night she was bang on time and so relaxed and confident with everything that she made us feel so comfortable. We’ll be happy to have her look after our kids again and would definitely recommend her as she was amazing!
Sarah
I can highly recommend Lesia, she has cared for my Granddaughters for 6 months- one being 20 months old, attending full time & 5 year old attending after school & holidays.
The children have thrived in Lesia’s care, she certainly goes above & beyond!
Whether it’s craft making, baking, singing/dancing, educational or sensory play, playing at the local park or going to feed the ducks, birds & seeing the squirrels.
Both children love their time with Lesia & not to mention her lovely food.
Peace of Mind Childcare provided wrap around childcare for my daughter. My daughter loved her time there, she participated in some really lovely activities. Janet really does go above and beyond and her professionalism is second to none.
Electra
Kellie cared for our 8 month old son for 12 hours at a wedding in March 2026. Kellie is professional, friendly and wonderful with children. The communication in the lead up to the wedding and on the day of the wedding was fantastic. This was the first time our baby was in the care of a non family member or friend and it was so important to us that we felt comfortable with who he was being cared by. We could enjoy our evening knowing our son was safe, happy and cared for by Kellie.
Kellie made sure our son was fed his bottles as well as lunch and dinner, ensured his nappies were regularly changed as needed and played with him interactively. Kellie also facilitated his afternoon nap and then successfully completed the bed time routine and sat in our room with our son whilst he slept and until we came up to bed. This was all done on site at the wedding venue and we were able to see our son whenever we we wanted (although we happily left them to it for most of the day knowing how content our son was).
My daughter attended Little Chestnuts from age 18 months up until age 3. From the very beginning, the setting created a warm, nurturing, and stimulating environment where my daughter truly thrived.
One of the most remarkable aspects of Little Chestnuts is the variety of enriching experiences provided. My daughter was regularly engaged in creative, educational, and outdoor activities that supported her curiosity and love of learning. It was clear that every activity was thoughtfully planned to support the children’s development while still being fun and engaging.
During her time at Little Chestnuts, my daughter’s development progressed beautifully. We saw significant growth in her confidence, communication skills, and social abilities, as well as in her physical development. Through a wide range of activities, she developed strong motor skills, improving her coordination, balance, and overall physical confidence. We also saw lovely early learning milestones, such as beginning to recognise her own name, which was a wonderful reflection of the supportive and engaging environment provided. The setting has a wonderful way of supporting each child as an individual, encouraging them to explore, ask questions, and develop at their own pace.
A particular strength of Little Chestnuts is how independence is fostered. My daughter was gently encouraged to take on age-appropriate responsibilities, such as helping with small tasks around the setting, tidying up after activities, and making simple choices throughout the day. She also developed excellent self-care skills, including managing her own belongings, washing her hands independently, and becoming confident in getting herself dressed and ready for different activities. These skills were nurtured with patience and encouragement, helping her build confidence and a strong sense of capability that has carried forward into her next stage of education.
Communication has always been excellent. The setting consistently kept us informed about daily activities, progress, and any important updates. Clear, open, and professional communication gave us complete confidence and peace of mind.
The setting itself is extremely well organised and managed. It is safe, welcoming, and thoughtfully structured, which creates a calm and secure environment for the children. The professionalism behind Little Chestnuts shines through in every aspect.
What truly sets Little Chestnuts apart are the special, thoughtful touches throughout the year. Whether celebrating holidays, milestones, or seasonal events, meaningful and sentimental experiences are created that the children (and parents) cherish. These moments made my daughter’s time there even more memorable.
Most importantly, my daughter absolutely loved attending Little Chestnuts. She formed strong friendships, felt completely at ease, and was always excited to go. As a parent, there is nothing more reassuring than knowing your child is happy, safe, and genuinely cared for.
I cannot recommend Little Chestnuts highly enough. The setting has had a lasting, positive impact on my daughter’s early years, and we are incredibly grateful for the care, dedication, and love provided.
Habibe is looking after my twins on weekends and sometimes during the week.
She is so warm, flexible, and wonderful with children! She always kept them engaged with fun and creative activities, making pancakes, going shopping, etc and they truly loved spending time with her. We felt very lucky to have her support our family.
Thank you 🧡
Inna
Holly has been our nanny for the past two years, and quite simply, she has been incredible.
From day one, Holly has become part of our family. She is the most fun, loving, kind and caring person, and our children absolutely adore her, as do I. She brings so much warmth, energy and positivity into our home, and we feel so lucky to have had her in our lives.
Holly is also the most reliable person I have ever met. In two years, she has not taken a single sick day, even during the early weeks of her pregnancy when she was feeling unwell, she continued to show up with the same dedication and commitment (something that truly speaks volumes about her character).
She has a natural ability to connect with children of all ages, making every day fun, engaging and safe. I have always had complete trust in Holly, knowing that my children are not only well cared for, but genuinely happy in her presence.
Anyone would be incredibly lucky to have Holly as their nanny. She is one of a kind, and we will miss her more than words can say.
Kim
We had a wonderful experience with Grace. She showed incredible warmth and natural instinct with children. From the very first moment, she formed an instant connection with our 3-year-old son, which made me feel at ease while I worked from home.
She looked after him for four days in a row and each day she was fun and engaging with my son. Whether it was playing football and tennis in the garden, building train tracks, racing cars, or helping him with his workbooks, she always followed his interests and made everything enjoyable. She took the time to help him learn his alphabet and practice letters and numbers in a way that kept him excited and motivated. Tidying up toys was also part of the routine, so that was very helpful.
What stood out most was the genuine bond they developed. Our son was sad every time Grace had to leave, and he’s still asking when she’s coming back!
My daughter has absolutely loved her time in Steph’s care. We came to Steph for a 7 month interim period before my daughter starts a forest school setting closer to our home. Steph provides a home from home and my daughter thrived in the nurturing and educational environment she provides. Steph is excellent at communicating with parents, is a kind, warm and genuine person and you can see how much the children adore and trust her. I couldn’t recommend her highly enough, the effort and enthusiasm she puts in to all the activities she creates for the children is unmatched. My daughter is going to really miss her.
Jade has had both of my children since December and its been such an amazing experience! They both absolutely love Jade and her family and cant wait to go every week. The activities are always creative & engaging and the meals are great aswell. Cannot reccomend enough!!!