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 72,274 reviews
Alix is absolutely incredible with my 2 children. She has Bradley 4 days a week all day and she blows me away every day with the variety of activities, snacks and outings that she offers. My daughter goes to Alix before and after school and has grown a lovely relationship with Alix, her husband and daughter. Both my children love her and her family and are always so excited to go.
Alix has become more than just a ‘childminder’ she’s become a friend.
We couldn’t ask for anyone better to keep our children safe, cared for and happy.
We get regular updates throughout the day with pictures of what our children are up to, what they’ve eaten and toileting.
Thankyou Alix, your amazing
Molly
My little girl has just turned 2 and has been with Liz since she was 9 months old. I can honestly say Liz is the most incredible childminder who shows such a deep care words the children she minds. My daughter LOVES going to Liz and being in a surrounding that’s homely, friendly, clean, fun and all around amazing. She runs to the door every morning, goes inside and shuts the door on me because she is so excited for her day ahead. Liz also logs everything on Tapestry so I can see what she has been up to with her days and what she eats etc. Liz also takes time each morning/pick up to talk to parents and to make that effort with us also is warming. I honestly couldn’t recommend a better childminder and feel like Liz is now apart of the family.
Jo is an outstanding childminder. She has looked after our 2 year old at short notice with so much care and thoughtfulness. Jo consistently went above and beyond from the very beginning to make our son feel at home, happy and safe with her at her home. Jo also made us feel very confident that our son was being well looked after and supporting his development. Jo was an excellent communicator with ourselves about how our son was doing on a daily basis and quick to let us know if there were any issues or concerns. Jo puts in an incredible amount of effort into activities for the children to make it personal and engaging for them. It is clear at the end of the day how much son our son has enjoyed his time with Jo. He is always smiling at the end of the day and is talking about her on his way home. We are so grateful that we were lucky enough to have Jo care for our son at such short notice when we were in need of childcare.
I was so apprehensive about putting my son into childcare, but since starting at Park Farm Kids, he has absolutely loved it. He settled in almost instantly, which was such a reassurance. My son has come on so much, especially with his talking and manners, and it’s amazing to see the progress he’s made. It’s a happy, clean environment, and they do so many lovely activities with him — he always comes home with creations he’s made, which I love. The daily updates are such a reassurance and really make me feel involved in his day. I’m so happy I found Park Farm Kids — I feel completely comfortable and confident leaving my son with them.
I decided on a childminder for my daughter and I am so glad I came across Lauren. From the very first session my daughter settled straight away which has been an absolute weight lifted from my shoulders as she usually doesn’t take well to new people. Her welcoming presence and the calming nature she shows to the children is so lovely and you can tell how much she loves and takes pride in her job. She home cooks all of the meals and the snacks are always healthy and nutritious and the home is always lovely and clean. I love seeing my little girls face smiley and full of joy when she is with Lauren. Thank you so so much for the care you provide I couldn’t have chose a better person to look after my child.
I honestly couldn’t ask for a better childminder for my children. From day one, she has gone above and beyond to make them feel safe, loved, and completely at home. She treats them with so much care, patience, and kindness, and it really shows in how happy and settled they are with her.
She provides a warm, nurturing environment where the children are encouraged to learn, play, and grow, while also feeling secure and supported. Her routines, activities, and attention to each child’s individual needs are amazing, and I always have total peace of mind knowing my children are in the best hands.
Not only is she incredibly reliable and professional, but she genuinely cares about the children as if they were her own. I feel so lucky to have someone I trust completely looking after my children, and I cannot recommend her highly enough to any parent looking for exceptional childcare.
From our very first meeting, I felt reassured about choosing Annalisa as my daughter’s childminder. My daughter was immediately happy to see her, which was a huge relief — especially after our previous experience where my daughter cried every day and didn’t want to attend.
Annalisa creates a warm, caring, and positive environment. She takes the children out regularly, encourages learning, and provides daily updates about their progress. We can truly see how much effort she puts into helping the children learn and grow.
She teaches important life skills such as changing clothes, following a regular timetable, and developing good daily habits — like taking off shoes, hanging coats properly, and keeping things in their place. My daughter has also learned good manners, improved her language, and speaks more politely and gently.
Annalisa also focuses on social skills, teaching the children how to share, play together, and be kind to one another. She plays with them, keeps them engaged, and sends lovely photos that capture special and memorable moments.
Most importantly, Annalisa cares for my daughter as if she were her own child. I feel confident, grateful, and happy knowing my daughter is in such loving and capable hands. I highly recommend her.
This was my first time ever using childminding service but I needed chilcare for returning to work after maternity leave. I didn't know what to expect, but Charlotte has been amazing with easing both me and my son into this. She has been caring for him for 4 months now and she has been amazing, he loves coming to Charlotte's which is lovely. Its great to see his development coming along and updates on how he's doing on the tapestry app. I would highly recommend Charlotte to any other parent's for childcare of their child.
carleen
Mary is an excellent childcare provider. She is patient, attentive, and genuinely cares about the children she works with. She creates a safe, calm, and engaging environment, and she is great at keeping routines while still making the day fun. Communication is clear and reliable, which makes a big difference for parents. I would confidently recommend Mary to any family looking for someone dependable and kind to care for their children.
Pippa became an incredibly valued and trusted pillar in our home and in our family’s day-to-day life. She was responsible for two young boys in a nanny share arrangement, caring for them from the ages of 9 months and 12 months through to 21 months and 24 months respectively. Throughout this period, she demonstrated a deep, intuitive understanding of both children and was exceptionally attuned to their individual cues, needs, and emotions.
She consistently met the children with warmth, openness, and reassurance, while managing competing priorities with impressive calm and ease. One of Pippa’s greatest strengths was her ability to remain grounded and composed in all situations. She earned the children’s trust and respect naturally and always returned that respect to them in equal measure. Her calm presence and thoughtful approach resulted in confident, positive responses from the children, even during transitions or challenging moments.
Pippa placed strong emphasis on narration, communication, and consent, clearly explaining what was happening and what would happen next. This approach was invaluable in supporting the children’s confidence, emotional security, and autonomy. The children grew noticeably in confidence and capability and transitioned happily to and from Pippa’s care. They thrived on routine, which Pippa fostered with great consistency and care.
During the winter months, when both children experienced periods of illness, Pippa was agile, responsive, and deeply supportive. She adjusted plans and pacing seamlessly to prioritise their wellbeing, always ensuring they felt safe, comforted, and understood.
Pippa planned enriching, age-appropriate outings, managed meals and naps with precision, and brought creativity and initiative into the home — including rotating toys to keep the children engaged and stimulated. We deeply appreciated the regular photos and updates she shared, which brought us enormous reassurance and peace of mind throughout the day.
Above all, Pippa responded to the children’s physical and emotional needs with love, confidence, and an impressive depth of knowledge of early childhood development. Her leadership, judgement, and care were exceptional. There was no one we trusted more with our children, and we felt incredibly fortunate to have had her as such a central part of our family’s life.
Sofia helped us out hugely when our regular childminder had to take some time off. Both our boys (3 years & 13 months at the time) settled quickly into her homely setting. They enjoyed different local outings most days to rhyme time, parks and soft play and they even learnt some Spanish! Sofia is a fun, energetic & caring childminder, she is a brilliant cook and would have the boys eating delicious varied meals that usually they would refuse at home. The children in her care (and their families) become part of her family and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her.
Claire looked after our daughter from just before she turned one until just after her second birthday and starting preschool, and quite honestly we couldn’t have managed that stage of life without her. She was absolutely wonderful with our daughter, who was always so happy and content in her care. Their days were filled with trips to the park, crafting, and so many thoughtful, age-appropriate activities that were clearly planned with love and care.
Claire also supported us as a family, she helped me feel completely at ease leaving my daughter and returning to work, which is something I will always be grateful for. She was kind, and always willing to help around the house wherever she could. We feel incredibly lucky to have had her as part of our lives and would recommend her without hesitation.
Making the decision to choose a childminder for my baby was one of the most difficult and stressful decisions a mother can make.
I was pregnant at the time, I had seen a few childminders and was really loosing hope, I couldn’t imagine leaving my baby with any of them, not that there was anything worrying about them or their setting, but it just didn’t feel right!
Until, I met Adriana at her home! Instantly I knew this was a home from home, her setting was impeccable, she was warm and welcoming, her family that I had the pleasure to meet were kind, polite and I could just feel this was the right environment for my baby.
During my pregnancy we kept in touch and Adriana was so kind to come and meet the baby when he was born.
We started to build a relationship and trust way before the 1st day I left my baby with her at just 5 months old.
When that day came, I was so relaxed as I knew he would be looked after just like I would. But Adriana knew what I was feeling, I will never forget she game me a big hug and said don’t worry he will be fine and I will send you lots of pictures - and that made the whole experience perfect to be shown such kindness. He is now 22 months old and absolutely thriving.
We feel incredibly lucky to have found such a wonderful childminder. From the very beginning, it was clear how caring, patient, and genuinely passionate Adriana is about looking after children.
Every day, our child is welcomed into a safe, nurturing, and happy environment where he is encouraged to learn, play, and grow. The activities are always thoughtful and age-appropriate, and it’s lovely to see how much effort goes into supporting each child’s individual needs and personality.
Communication has been excellent throughout — we’re always kept informed and reassured, and it’s obvious how much love and attention is given to the children. I absolutely love to see the pictures she sends daily of his activities that day, the happiness on his face in every picture fills my heart with joy. The pictures and art work he brings home even at such a young age shows how involved he is with all activities.
We get a thorough update each day, it’s not a rushed get away at the end of the day, I feel fully informed at all times. Adriana is extremely flexible with every aspect of his care and daily routine, even taking calls after hours if we need to discuss any thing that we need to work on together. Adriana ensures she works with the parents to address any challenges and ensures the routines are kept the same as possible.
I would wholeheartedly recommend Adriana to any parent looking for someone trustworthy, warm, professional and truly exceptional.
Our child is happy, settled, and thriving, and we have complete peace of mind knowing they are so well looked after. We couldn’t recommend them highly enough.
Adriana has become like extended family, not just a childminder.
My only concern now is my son leaving her to go to school, but we still have some time, I can’t imagine him leaving her!
Helena
Shahrin has taken the best care of my two children with high levels needs because of autism, delayed development, learning difficulties ad PICA. She has kept them safe and happy at her home and I could always count on her and trust her with my children. She is very accommodating and flexible and a very good human being.
Rufran has been simply amazing with my two little girls aged 9 months and 3.5 years old. They both really enjoy spending time with her, playing imaginative games, laughing with each other, and the toddler really miss her when she goes home everyday. Her kind, gentle and friendly demeanour is highly appreciated and serves a good role model for my daughters. I have used her regularly for the past few weeks 5 days a week and she is always punctual and communicative. Highly recommended!
I honestly cannot recommend Nina enough! My little one struggled at nursery, and needed a more settled environment. When we met Nina she worked with us to ensure my little girl and I both felt comfortable. She reassured me with daily photos and a diary, which I loved to read. Childcare is such a big choice and I feel like Nina is part of the family, my LG loves going there now and I love to see what she has learnt each day. You can tell Nina genuinely cares for the little ones, and they love her too! It takes a wonderful soul to do what she does and I cannot thank her enough.
I have known Zi for 6 months now since my child joined her care and this has been the best decision I have ever made. She loves our kids like her own and she treats all of them the same. She is their 2nd mum and she loves to see all of them progress in life. Everyday is full of fun at her house and my daughter always looking forward to go there. She has learnt so much within the 6 months and she improved in everything. They support the children with potty training and my baby was able to complete this within 2 weeks, all because of their support towards each child. She is very flexible and works very well with parents. She always has time to chat in case you have any concern. I trust Zi with my child and every time I drop her I just feel at peace knowing my baby is in good safe hands and care. Thank you so much Zi and to all your staff.
Prossy
Marie took care of my 11 month old daughter when I was returning to work. She provides regular updates of what my daughter does throughout the day. My daughter engages in lots of amazing activities and goes out everyday which she really enjoys. She has a very clean and child friendly setting.Marie is very flexible, kind and genuinely loves what she does. I highly recommend Marie.
Lucy and Lisa at Little Willows are fantastic! It is a purpose built barn with a real homely, clean feel. My daughter has become very confident since being here and she is more than happy to greet Lucy in the morning with the biggest smile. My daughter knows her routine very well and treats Little Willows like a second home which is exactly what we wanted, as it shows how nurturing Lucy is and how safe she feels. The care really is outstanding. Lucy really takes the time to get to know the children and their families, taking a genuine interest in anyone who walks through the door. If you’re lucky enough to get a space at Little Willows, I promise you won’t be disappointed by the care your child receives. Lucy and Lisa are a fantastic duo that bounce off each other to create a happy and bubbly environment for children to thrive and achieve their milestones. Even after a long day Lucy is still smiling while telling me all about the day detailing what they’ve all been up to and my daughter always comes home so happy. Communication is fantastic and Lucy is never hesitant to answer any queries we have. We always receive lovely pictures of our daughter. I couldn’t ask for more fantastic people to support my daughter in her early years!
