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 73,815 reviews
Our son has been in Naomi's care for nearly 2 years. Nay helped him settled in quickly with her warm and calm approach. Naomi also put lots of effort in children's development through games, role plays, visiting groups, parks and other places.
Nay has been flexible and accommodating when we had changes in work schedules. She also regularly sends updates and photos. We feel very lucky to have found her and highly recommend Naomi!
Tatjana
We call her “The Pro”. Olivia has helped us tens, maybe hundreds of times now, over the years on an ad hoc basis. That has included night stays looking after both our pre-school boys while both parents have been out late, as well as responsive and engaging care for our boys in a variety of situations during daytimes and evenings. A great communicator, highly experienced, and calm, friendly and thoughtful always. Highly recommended!
I highly recommend Nargis and her team. They are amazing with the children and create such a warm and supportive environment.
My son, Oscar, has been with Nargis for over a year, and he has made incredible progress with his communication and phonics. We are a bilingual family, so English was not his first language. Since joining Nargis, he has become fluent and very confident in English, and he has learned so many new skills along the way. He loves the food and all the activities.
He has also made lots of friends, and it's been wonderful to see him grow in confidence and enjoy going every day. We are so grateful for the care, support, and dedication that Nargis and her team have shown him. Thank you so much.
Andreea T
Andreea
Sue has been an amazing help to our little family. We have one 2 year old boy who was comfortable with her straight away. Sue is friendly, engaging and clearly loves caring for children. She interacts with our boy in a fair and fun way and he is happy in her care.
Having to find a babysitter for the first time was a little daunting for us but Sue has quickly put us at ease. She visited our home and spent some time with us as a family before childminding our boy. She is flexible, trustworthy, and a genuinely nice lady.
Kristy
I don’t know where to start - Gemma is just amazing.
Choosing someone to look after your child, your most precious possession is such a hard and scary task.
The thought of leaving your child with someone and trusting them is huge. As soon as we viewed Gemmas setting we felt at home. I am soo pleased we found her! I feel lucky in fact!!
My daughter has been there for just over a year now and she is absolutely thriving.
She has learnt so much a perfect mix of learning and fun!
Gemma is so warm and kind, nothing is too much and you can see how much effort and detail she puts into everything she does!
My daughter adores her, they have a special bond and so do we!
I hope Gemma knows how special she is to us and hope we stay in each others lives even after!
My son attended this setting for more than a year. Never had any issues. My son always happy., had many different activities, played in the garden with water and different toys. Never complained about the food. Happy and really positive childminder.
If I’ll ever need a childminder I know who to contact.
Thank you so much for take such a good care after Aun.
As a parent, my child’s safety, care, and emotional wellbeing are my highest priorities, and leaving a child at such a young age can be extremely difficult. From the very beginning, this setting has provided reassurance, consistency, and a nurturing environment that feels like a home away from home.
The childminders, particularly Muskan, Nani Naghma, and Iqra, consistently demonstrate a high standard of care. They build strong, trusting relationships with both children and parents and maintain regular communication, keeping me informed and reassured throughout the day.
My child is very attached to me, however he is happy and confident attending the setting and willingly goes to Muskan, which clearly reflects the secure attachment, warmth, and trust they have established. This demonstrates how well his emotional needs are understood and met.
I have complete confidence in the care provided and would highly recommend this setting to other parents seeking a safe, caring, and supportive environment for their child.
Roisin was childminder for my daughter for 4 years, since she was a baby until she went into P1. As soon as I met her I knew my baby would be safe in her care. My daughter thrived in her care and loved every moment she was there. Her initial settling in period she shed some tears (as you would expect) but Roisin reassured me and kept me up to date about how she was doing.
During the 4 years my daughter went to Roisin’s, she had the best time. There was always a fun adventure to go on, creative days when the weather wasn’t great and lots of fun days in the garden. My daughter adores Roisin and all her family, making herself right at home and part of the family alongside Roisin’s 3 daughters. It was her home from home.
I would highly recommend Roisin to anyone looking for a special, kind and caring professional to look after their child. I cannot rate Roisin highly enough, she is brilliant. I can say she goes above and beyond for the children in her care and was easy to speak to and her along with. My daughter is lucky enough to still get to spend time with Roisin during the school holidays and I am grateful and fortunate that this is the case. She is the best!
Natalie has been an amazing childminder, and I couldn’t be happier with the care she provides. She is highly observant, loving, and genuinely attentive to my baby’s individual needs. In less than a month, she has become my baby’s safe space, which has given me so much peace of mind. I’ve also noticed a wonderful improvement in my baby’s interactions and confidence since being in her care. Natalie is so lovely, welcoming, and creates a warm, nurturing environment where children can thrive. Thank you, Natalie, for your kindness, dedication, and the exceptional care you give every day.
Blessing
Penny is passionate, reliable, loving, caring, very thoughtful and honest. Her communication and organisation skills are second to none and this is essential when you have a very busy life.
She is always updating her setting, finding new ways to teach though play, organising amazing days out, all without loosing focus on every child’s age and need.
My husband and I are extremely grateful to Penny for looking after our children for the past 4 years all together, because above all, we know that when Thomas and Sofia are in her care, they are loved and safe and as parents we cannot ask for more.
Gabry
I’m so glad I found Yolanda she’s kind , caring and attentive to your child’s needs and yours as well , her home has all the toys in the world and looks child friendly and clean and presentable , she also does a great job with my son and cares for him well she’s a great children’s provider and I’m so glad I chose her ! :)
Candice
Sarah has been looking after our little Jeremy since spring this year and saying that she is fantastic is an understatement! You can tell she really loves the children she looks after.
She has been incredibly patient with our son who was struggling with his naps, and she has adapted gracefully to the language barrier challenge. Jeremy's vocabulary has increased dramatically!
Our son is thriving there and he does not look back when we drop him off.
Her communication skills are second to none, as a first time parent I have learned so much from her and am really grateful for her reassurance. She has a wealth of knowledge and experience with children and is very generous with sharing it.
Her garden is well looked after with so many different activities for the kids and she puts a lot of thoughts into arranging activities for the children she looks after.
Thank you for everything you do Sarah!
Paloma is fantastic, she’s cared for our son for nearly a year and we couldn’t be happier with the level of care she gives.They go to playgroups, parks or local museums all before lunchtime and she offers educational play in the afternoons. Our son is a lot more confident now that he’s had more one on one focused care with Paloma, she’s very caring and kind and this reflects in how happy our son is to be in her care. We highly recommended!
emily
We cannot thank S+K enough for everything they have done for our son since he started with them at just one years old. As he gets ready to leave for school in September, we are feeling so grateful for the incredible impact they have had on his life and the person he is becoming. They have been so much more than someone who cares for him during the day — they have been a huge part of his early years, helping to shape his confidence, independence, kindness, and personality. We have trusted them completely with his care from day one, and that peace of mind is something we will always be thankful for. What makes them truly special is that they don’t just care about the child in their setting; they care about the whole family. They support, listen, and go above and beyond in everything they do. The love, patience, effort, and dedication they show every day is clear, and it means more than words can say. Leaving for school will be a huge milestone, and while we are excited for the next chapter, we will always appreciate the amazing foundation they have given our son. We feel incredibly lucky that they have been such an important part of his childhood.
Thank you for everything you do — we couldn’t recommend you highly enough.
Our son started at Cheeky Chops when he was just over a year old and attended three days a week until he started school. We honestly couldn't have asked for a more wonderful childminder.
From our very first settling-in session, we knew we had made the right choice. Sheila encouraged me to stay and spend time seeing what his days would be like, and our son was so happy and comfortable that he didn't want to leave. That gave us so much reassurance knowing he was going to be spending his days somewhere he already felt happy and comfortable.
Sheila’s home is such a lovely setting for children. It is calm, cosy, bright, very clean and organised, while still feeling like a normal family home rather than a nursery. The children have a lovely open space to play, with space for crafts, role play, dressing up and imaginative play. Everything is thoughtfully organised and easily accessible, and the children are encouraged to help tidy away after themselves, which helps build their independence. The garden is also a safe and lovely space for outdoor play.
Sheila creates such a warm and caring environment where the children really feel part of the family. Our son always felt comfortable and happy there, and both Sheila and her daughter Lily were wonderful at comforting him whenever he needed it. Lily became one of his best friends.
Sheila was also brilliant at following our routines at home. She supported us with things like naps and potty training by keeping things consistent with what we were doing, which made such a difference. She understood that every child is different and never forced things, but gently encouraged them in a way that worked for each child.
Sheila also kept us involved in his days by sharing photos of activities and trips, and always took the time at pick-up to tell us what he had been doing and how his day had been.
Sheila provided so many opportunities for the children to learn and explore through activities such as crafts, baking, outdoor play, walks and trips to the park. She also encouraged their independence and helped prepare them so well for school through everyday routines and learning new skills.
Even though he attended another setting during the week, Cheeky Chops was always the place he was most excited to go. He would even ask to see Sheila at weekends! Almost a year after leaving, he still talks about Sheila and asks when he can see her again, which really shows the special bond they built.
As parents, trusting someone with your child is a huge decision, and we trusted Sheila completely. Knowing our son was safe, happy and genuinely excited to go there gave us complete peace of mind.
We feel incredibly lucky to have found Cheeky Chops. Sheila has been such an important part of our son's early years and we will always be grateful for everything she has done for him. We cannot recommend her highly enough.
Our son was with Gill for 2 years and we were heartbroken to say goodbye. Gill was born to do this job - she fills the kids' days with fun and wonder. They have a lovely weekly schedule going to do signing classes, playgroups and other activities and days out but it is at home where Gill's creativity really shines through and the kids have the best time learning and playing indoors or out in the garden. I would highly recommend Gill to anyone looking for a caring, creative and dedicated childminder to entrust their kids to. She is just incredible. Can't thank her and her family enough.
Afterdita has been our nanny since January, and I couldn’t be happier with the care she provides for my son, who is now 19 months old. She is kind, reliable, and genuinely cares about his wellbeing.
She always makes sure he finishes his meals and is extremely careful while he is eating, paying close attention to ensure he doesn’t choke. She also takes him to the playground, where she keeps a close eye on him at all times, making sure he plays safely and doesn’t hurt himself. She regularly sends me photos and videos while they’re out, which gives me real peace of mind and lets me see that he is happy, safe, and well looked after.
What I appreciate most is that she is fully engaged with him throughout the entire day. She doesn’t just supervise him—she plays with him, talks to him, encourages his development, and keeps him entertained. He absolutely loves spending time with her. She also has an incredible way of settling him for his nap and is able to get him to sleep in ways that I can’t even manage myself.
Afterdita is warm, patient, and treats my son as if he were her own grandson. The love, care, and attention she gives him are truly special, and he is always happy and comfortable in her company.
She is also very flexible, always willing to help when needed, and always leaves the play area clean and tidy at the end of the day, which I really appreciate.
Over the past months, she has become part of our family, and that’s exactly how I treat her. I trust her completely with my son, and I am incredibly grateful for everything she does.
I would wholeheartedly recommend Afterdita to any family looking for a trustworthy, loving, dedicated, and attentive nanny. Any child would be lucky to have her.
Aleks
Our Daughter - Nelly has been with Penny for the last 2 and a half years.
From the get go Penny has treated Nelly like one of her own, as she does all the children in her setting!
We was anxious to send Nelly into childcare with Nelly having hyper mobility We was concerned she’d be pushed into meeting milestones when she was already delayed in crawling and walking, Penny listened to us and worked with us to ensure Nelly was supported.
Penny’s communication with us has been outstanding, we’ve been reassured from the very first day and sends updates during the days on how Nelly has been.
As parents we are privileged to have found an AMAZING childminder like Penny! Penny ensures the children always have fun and takes them on fun days out as well as home from home activities.
As Nelly approaches her final weeks with Penny we cannot thank her enough for all the support and learning she has given to Nelly which she will carry with her as she starts school! We know Nelly will miss Penny as will we! Penny is an amazing childminder and I’d recommend her to anyone who asks!
Nadeesha has a loving and patient approach with the children she looks after. She really listens and pays attention, and you can see that she genuinely cares about each of them.
When we first started, Nadeesha was accommodating and reassuring with helping our son (and me, a first time mum!) settle and transition to leaving him in childcare.
She was gentle and patient with his naps - and is so skilled with babies and toddlers!
She always keeps us up to date with pictures and messages throughout the day, which I’m so grateful for.
Now it’s been over a year and my son loves going to “Nadee’s house” to have fun.
He looks forward to seeing Nadeesha, Iromi, his little friends and also her lovely daughters when they are around too!
Nadeesha has a playful and fun-loving approach, you can see how much joy she has as the children enjoy themselves! She also prepares engaging and stimulating play-based activities to build fine motor skills, emotional intelligence, personal skills and so much more. They take every opportunity that the weather allows for the children to play outdoors in nature too which in great.
I am so grateful we found Nadee’s Tiney home for our son. My son feels safe, loved and valued and I think that is why he has also learnt so much while having fun!