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
4.9 from 74,220 reviews
Fiona has looked after both of our children from when they were babies through to the age of almost four, and we honestly couldn’t recommend her highly enough.
Our children have always absolutely loved going to Fiona’s, and it has been such a huge weight off our minds knowing they are being cared for by someone who genuinely loves what she does. Fiona has always provided such a warm, nurturing and happy environment, and we have always felt completely confident that our children are safe, happy and well cared for when they are with her.
She has been incredibly supportive to us as parents over the years too. Nothing is ever too much trouble, and she has always been kind, understanding and flexible when we’ve needed it. She has been a constant source of reassurance and support, particularly during those early years when having someone you completely trust with your children means everything.
Most importantly, both of our children have formed such lovely bonds with Fiona and have always been excited to go to her. We feel incredibly lucky to have found her and will be very sad when our childcare journey with her comes to an end. Fiona is a truly wonderful childminder and we would recommend her wholeheartedly to any family.
Nsimba was wonderful with our children from the very first meeting. She was warm, caring, and quickly built a great connection, making us feel comfortable and reassured. She was punctual, professional, and kept us updated throughout the day. We are very happy with our experience and would highly recommend her to other families.
Monika
We honestly couldn’t recommend Laura (and Rob) highly enough. They have been looking after our daughter since she was just four months old, and now, nearly four years later, she has become such a special and important part of our lives. They truly are our daughter’s second home - her home away from home.
Leaving your baby with someone for the first time is such a huge milestone as a parent, but from the very beginning we knew she was in the best possible hands. Laura has always been incredibly loving, caring and nurturing, and has given our daughter such individual attention and affection. The one-to-one care and smaller, homely environment have been wonderful for her, and we have loved watching her grow and flourish in such a warm and supportive setting.
Over the years, Laura has been there for so many of our daughter’s little milestones and big moments. She has helped her grow from a tiny baby into the happy, confident, funny and independent little girl she is today. It is clear that she genuinely cares about the children she looks after, gets to know them as individuals and takes great pride in helping them develop and thrive.
She has also always been incredibly flexible, understanding and supportive of us as parents. We have always felt that we could communicate openly with her and that she would do everything she could to support our family. That level of trust is priceless when someone is looking after your child.
Our daughter is now almost four and still absolutely loves going. She talks about her days there with such happiness, and we know that when she starts school, she is going to miss her, the other children and her little home away from home enormously. In many ways, it feels like the end of such a special chapter for us.
But we feel incredibly lucky that it isn’t quite goodbye. Her baby sister is due to arrive soon and will also be going to the Laura and Rob’s. There is no greater testament to how much we trust them than choosing them again for our second daughter. We are confident that they will give her the same love, care, attention and encouragement, and we can’t wait to see our youngest grow and flourish in the same environment.
We have recommended Laura to friends and family with children countless times, and we will continue to do so without hesitation. Finding someone you completely trust with your child is such a special thing, and we feel incredibly fortunate that we found her nearly four years ago.
Thank you for everything you have done for our daughter and for our family. We genuinely couldn’t have wished for a better person to care for her during these precious early years. We couldn’t recommend her highly enough.
Jessy C
Hilarry was amazing today, she looked after both of my children without enough time to settle in (my fault!). She adapted quickly and she met my children’s needs almost immediately and she was able to pick up on their cues easily despite never having met them before. She also completed chores around the house which was above and beyond my expectations as I struggle to do it all myself with 2 under 2. I hope to employ her to look after my children moreso in the future, she has my full confidence and trust.
I have just finished 5 wonderful years with Mandy. My daughter started with her when she was just over a year old back in 2021 and was with her all the way up to starting preschool. My son has now just finished with Mandy after starting with her from 9 months old and I could not speak more highly of her.
It truly is a home away from home. Both my children ended up calling her Nana Mandy because of the wonderful nurturing care she provides. They both think of her as part of our family.
Mandy also provided such an extension of learning for both of my two children. Their language, creativity and social skills have been developed so beautifully in her care and they have both thrived, completely ready for their next steps into a school based more traditional learning environment.
I cannot thank Mandy enough for the wonderful start she provided both my children and the security that it brought knowing they were in such good hands.
Thank you so much for the last 5 years Mandy!
KaraC
Our big girl went to nursery but as we’d moved to a different part of the city, we’d decided to try Debbie and Allen for our youngest. We’d had multiple recommendations from friends so it seemed like the right thing to do and we haven’t been disappointed.
Our little one has developed a super close relationship with both Debbie and Allen and we love that she’s always out and about discovering new places and experiencing new things. Be warned: confidence and walking ability are impressive!
We love that she’s in a group of mixed age kids and seems to have really bonded with her peers.
Recently, our little one was a little off colour on an outing but Debbie and Allen were so vigilant and caring. They quickly picked up something was wrong, monitored the situation and kept in touch the entire time so we could make plans to get her to see the right people. She was totally fine - but couldn’t commend their vigilance enough.
Their experience and passion is really evident in the relationships they build with the kids and the families they work with.
We’ve recommended them to several friends who also have signed up!
It’s also super handy having the pick up/drop off option. It really helps our family with the flow of our day.
Our big girl went to nursery but as we’d moved to a different part of the city, we’d decided to try Debbie and Allen for our youngest. We’d had multiple recommendations from friends so it seemed like the right thing to do and we haven’t been disappointed.
Our little one has developed a super close relationship with both Debbie and Allen and we love that she’s always out and about discovering new places and experiencing new things. Be warned: confidence and walking ability are impressive!
We love that she’s in a group of mixed age kids and seems to have really bonded with her peers.
Recently, our little one was a little off colour on an outing but Debbie and Allen were so vigilant and caring. They quickly picked up something was wrong, monitored the situation and kept in touch the entire time so we could make plans to get her to see the right people. She was totally fine - but couldn’t commend their vigilance enough.
Their experience and passion is really evident in the relationships they build with the kids and the families they work with.
We’ve recommended them to several friends who also have signed up!
It’s also super handy having the pick up/drop off option. It really helps our family with the flow of our day.
She is such a kind, caring and trustworthy childminder. The thing I love most is how naturally comfortable children seem to feel around her — even when meeting her for the first time, my children took to her straight away.
She is patient, attentive and genuinely enjoys being around children, which really shows in the way she interacts with them. I always feel reassured knowing they’re in safe and caring hands. She is also great at keeping me updated throughout the day whenever I ask, which gives me that extra peace of mind.
I would like to take a moment to express how truly grateful I am for all the love, care, and support you have given my son over the past two years.
From the very beginning, we have felt so lucky to have him surrounded by such a wonderful and caring team. Knowing that he was in a safe, happy, and nurturing environment gave us so much peace of mind as parents.
Thank you for every smile, every kind word, every lesson, and for all the little things you have done that have made such a big difference in his life. We have seen him grow, learn, become more confident, and develop so many beautiful skills during his time with you.
You have an amazing team, and it is clear how much passion and dedication you put into what you do. We will always remember these two years with great affection and gratitude.
Thank you for being such an important part of his early years and for helping him grow into the happy little boy he is today. We will truly miss you all and will always be grateful for everything you have done for our family. ❤️
Vilena has worked in our family for 3.5 years. We had 2 children, aged 1&2, when she started. We now have 3 children. She is so caring and kind and we know the children are safe in her care. Even as they’ve got older, they love the time they spend with her. They often come back from trips out telling us about what they’ve learned about flowers or other aspects of nature.
She’s excellent at all stages of childhood (our eldest is now 6) and is highly knowledge about baby stages and weaning, as well as engaging the older ones in games or activities. Unfortunately a change in our own personal finances has meant she cannot continue working with us otherwise we would have loved her to stay. We would happily give references if anyone wants to speak to us. Our family will miss her
We have had a wonderful experience with this provider. They have been caring, patient and understanding of my child’s individual needs. They regularly took the children on lovely days out to parks and forests, giving my child opportunities to explore, enjoy nature and build confidence. We noticed a real positive change in my child’s confidence and happiness. They also provided healthy, nutritious meals and always made sure the children were well cared for. We are very grateful for the kindness, care and effort they put into supporting our child, and we would highly recommend them.
My little boy loves his time at Little Home Learners. I was apprehensive to leave him at first as he was quite young but it became clear quickly that he was in excellent hands and well-stimulated and looked after. They keep me in the loop and maintain excellent communication.
Our son started at Pegah’s childminding setting when he was just six and a half months old. It was incredibly difficult for us to leave him at such a young age, but we very quickly felt that we could completely trust Pegah and her team.
Every morning, our son is genuinely delighted to arrive at their door, which says everything. It is such a warm, caring and child-centred environment where children are encouraged to explore, learn and thrive at their own pace.
We always love receiving the photos at the end of the day and seeing everything they have been up to. There is so much thought, creativity and care behind the activities they organise, and it is clear that a lot of effort goes into making each day interesting, engaging and enjoyable for the children.
We visited several childminders before choosing Pegah, and for us, it quickly became obvious that this was the right place for our son. We could not be happier with our decision and feel incredibly lucky to have found such a wonderful setting.
Thank you, Pegah, for everything you do and for taking such wonderful care of our little boy. We could not recommend you highly enough!
Lou
We honestly couldn’t recommend Debby and Allan enough. From start to finish, they have been absolutely fantastic.
Communication has always been brilliant — clear, open and honest, which made such a difference to us as parents. They are incredibly confident in what they do, and that really comes across, making you feel completely at ease knowing your child is in such capable hands.
The settling-in sessions were great, and the communication throughout that process was excellent. We always felt kept in the loop and supported, which made the whole transition so much easier.
One of the biggest things we loved was the amount of outings and experiences they provide. The children get to do and see so much, and for us, that is a real asset. They are constantly out exploring, learning and having fun rather than just being in the same environment every day. Debby and Allan are also so fun and engaging with the children, and it’s obvious how much they genuinely enjoy what they do.
Leni was always talking about Debby and Allan — even at the weekends! She was so happy to see them at drop-off and genuinely looked forward to going. As a parent, I honestly think that’s all you can wish for. Knowing your child is happy, excited to go and has such a lovely bond with the people looking after them is priceless.
Of course, there are always little wobbles along the way, but what we really appreciated was that Debby and Allan were never afraid to have honest conversations about what was going on. They worked with us to understand things and find the best way forward, which made us feel like we were genuinely working together as a team.
I’ve always found the mum guilt that comes with going back to work after having children really difficult, but seeing the regular updates, photos and videos — and most importantly, seeing Leni’s happy face — made it so much more bearable. It gave us such reassurance that she was having a wonderful time and being so well cared for.
We are incredibly grateful for everything Debby and Allan have done and would recommend them to anyone looking for a childminder. They have been absolutely brilliant, and we couldn’t have wished for a better experience.
Tash
We honestly couldn’t recommend Debby and Allan enough. From start to finish, they have been absolutely fantastic.
Communication has always been brilliant — clear, open and honest, which made such a difference to us as parents. They are incredibly confident in what they do, and that really comes across, making you feel completely at ease knowing your child is in such capable hands.
The settling-in sessions were great, and the communication throughout that process was excellent. We always felt kept in the loop and supported, which made the whole transition so much easier.
One of the biggest things we loved was the amount of outings and experiences they provide. The children get to do and see so much, and for us, that is a real asset. They are constantly out exploring, learning and having fun rather than just being in the same environment every day. Debby and Allan are also so fun and engaging with the children, and it’s obvious how much they genuinely enjoy what they do.
Leni was always talking about Debby and Allan — even at the weekends! She was so happy to see them at drop-off and genuinely looked forward to going. As a parent, I honestly think that’s all you can wish for. Knowing your child is happy, excited to go and has such a lovely bond with the people looking after them is priceless.
Of course, there are always little wobbles along the way, but what we really appreciated was that Debby and Allan were never afraid to have honest conversations about what was going on. They worked with us to understand things and find the best way forward, which made us feel like we were genuinely working together as a team.
I’ve always found the mum guilt that comes with going back to work after having children really difficult, but seeing the regular updates, photos and videos — and most importantly, seeing Leni’s happy face — made it so much more bearable. It gave us such reassurance that she was having a wonderful time and being so well cared for.
We are incredibly grateful for everything Debby and Allan have done and would recommend them to anyone looking for a childminder. They have been absolutely brilliant, and we couldn’t have wished for a better experience.
Tash
My family were unfortunate enough to come across Karen.
We were left so concerned following a string of unexplained incidents and safeguarding issues that we have since reported her to ofsted to investigate.
My child had a large mysterious bruise that was unexplained. It certainly wasn't there at drop off.
I was lied to about the wearabouts of my child. Karen deems it acceptable to take young children out for a walk in the blistering heat without adequate sun shade and then lied to me about it.
I raised concerns that my child wasn't made to feel welcome by others in the setting and I certainly saw a different side to Karen who became very rude and defensive.
How ironic that according to your profile you claim to have completed a number of courses. Yet struggle to get the basics of childminding right.
Looking at the other scathing review it's apparent I'm not the only parent left with serious concerns!
She was so kind, caring, and patient with our little one. Our child felt comfortable with her straight away, and we felt completely at ease knowing they were in such good hands. Reliable, trustworthy, and genuinely lovely. We’d definitely recommend her and would happily have her babysit again! 🌸 💗💗
Leia
Nisa is very reliable, hardworking, kind, and truly passionate about what she does. My son has learned so much since he started with Nisa, and we are incredibly grateful for all the care, support, and effort she has given him. 😊
Thank you so much, Nisa, for everything you have done for my little one. We truly appreciate all your hard work and dedication. I wish you all the very best for your future and hope you achieve everything you wish for.
Yousif will definitely miss you so much! ❤️😊
