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
4.89 from 72,128 reviews
Belén started working with our family when my little one was only 3 months old and he liked her from the first moment. She has been part of our family since and took charge of all the main care duties such as of bottle feeding, weaning, sleep routines and activities. She is a fully reliable person and I always felt very comfortable leaving my little one with her, she is a lovely presence to have around and I would strongly recommend her!
Val
We are so grateful to have found such a wonderful childminder. They provided a safe, caring, and nurturing environment where our child felt happy and secure. My son always looked forward to being picked up by Rayhana and always came home with a smile on his face.
We would highly recommend them to any parent looking for reliable, loving childcare.
We absolutely love Tuba and couldn’t be happier with the care she provides. Our daughter has been with her since she was a baby and has grown so much in confidence, speech, and mobility skills to name a few. Tuba has such a warm and kind approach and is wonderfully creative, making learning fun through play. We especially love how she regularly gets the children outdoors exploring nature and provides lovely, nutritious seasonal meals.
She’s fantastic at including children of all ages and truly understands each child’s individual needs. We fully trust Tuba’s judgement and really value her support, flexibility, and reassurance. Our daughter loves being there. It truly feels like a second home 😊
Elise looked after my daughter for 6 months (aged 18 months - 2 years), she was my daughter’s first childcare provider & she was perfect. Elise is so gentle, kind & tender, she made my daughter’s settling in period seamless. Elise provided wholesome home cooked lunches & explored so much outside & sensory play with my daughter. Thank you Elise, we miss you ❤️
Beth has looked after my daughter (aged 2) for the last 5 months & it has been amazing. My daughter is like a member of her family now (we all are). My daughter goes on many outings & has learnt so many things. She is jumping over her mile stones & is thriving in Beth’s care. My daughter is happy to attend, eats well, sleeps well & is making many friends. I cannot recommend her enough.
I cannot recommend Kim highly enough. She is truly part of the family and was absolutely fantastic when looking after my daughter. She is caring, patient, and incredibly trustworthy, and my daughter felt completely comfortable and happy in her care. It gave me real peace of mind knowing she was being looked after by someone so kind, attentive, and reliable. Kim always kept us updated with daily pictures, took the kids out to museums, parks, farms and everyday they learnt something new.
We are extremely grateful for everything she has done and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to anyone. We have also put our youngest daughter on Kims waiting list! Thats how incredible she is!!
I cannot put into words how grateful I am for the care Grayson has received over the years. He has been with Heathers childminding since he was just 6 weeks old, and from the very beginning she has treated him with so much love, patience, and understanding.
Heather has always taken the time to truly see Grayson for who he is, recognising and supporting his SEN needs with compassion, sensitivity, and professionalism. Her ability to adapt, nurture, and advocate for him has made such a positive difference to his development and confidence. Grayson has always felt safe, accepted, and valued in her care.
The environment she provides is warm, calm, and nurturing, and it is clear how much thought and effort goes into supporting each child as an individual. I have seen Grayson grow, learn, and thrive thanks to the consistency, reassurance, and genuine care he received and still receives every day.
Heather goes above and beyond everyday to care for each child and caters for each child. Grayson isn’t an easy child to look after as he has additional needs but she has been fantastic and I couldn’t have been the mother I am now without her love support and guidance.
Leaving your child with someone from such a young age is never easy, but I have always had complete trust and peace of mind knowing Grayson is not only cared for, but truly loved. I will always be thankful for the role Heather has played in Grayson’s life and can’t recommend her enough.
DAJ
My son Eric who is just under 3 loves going to Miss Rachel and Miss Bhara. He always runs in with a huge smile and comes home looking happy and content. I am provided with daily updates which is great and it always looks like he is having such fun. I was super impressed on my first visit with the setting and with them both and immediately asked if they could look after my son when I was working. He has also come on leaps and bounds in their presence with his speech. I normally pack him a lunch but one day my food shop didn't arrive and I had to ask Miss Rachel at last minute if she could sort food for him and it was no problem at all. I am very pleased.
We feel incredibly lucky to have found Julia. Our daughter has been with her since she was one year old, and from the very beginning she has been so happy and settled in her care.
Julia creates a warm, nurturing, and fun environment. She plans lots of lovely activities for the children and regularly takes them out to explore and experience new things. There is always something engaging and thoughtful going on.
Most importantly, our daughter absolutely loves going to Julia’s. She is happy, confident, and clearly feels safe and cared for, which means the world to us. Julia genuinely cares about the children and plays such a positive role in their early years.
We couldn’t recommend Julia highly enough.
My daughter has been going to Erica's for nearly 10 years now. She absolutely loves being there as Erica is such a kindhearted, caring, lovely and compassionate childminder. Couldn't have asked for any better, I highly recommend her. You can see how much she loves and cares about all the kids she looks after. She has tons of activities to do with all of her children, and makes every day engaging. There isn't a better childminder I could find, even if I tried.
Debbie and Paul have looked after my son for more than 2 years, and family before that. Their experience means they have seen it all before, will used to growing children. Good communication means we always are in the loop. Our new baby will be going soon too, probably no better sign.
Nicola has been looking after my two children for two years and has been caring, reliable, and very supportive. As a student nurse, having flexible and dependable childcare is essential, and her close proximity to Hillingdon Hospital has been a huge help during my placements. My children are always happy, they love going there, and have built a lovely bond with both Nicola and her children. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for an excellent childminder.
Zara has been an absolutely wonderful tutor for my daughter. She is incredibly friendly, kind, and patient, and immediately built a lovely relationship with her. Zara is exceptionally well organised and always puts so much thought into planning her lessons, which are engaging, fun, and perfectly suited to my daughter’s needs. She regularly keeps us updated on progress and uses the school’s curriculum to prepare my daughter for upcoming lessons in class, helping her to feel confident and ready to learn and truly maximise her progress. My daughter genuinely looks forward to Zara coming round each week and always finishes her sessions feeling proud of what she has achieved. We have seen such a positive difference in both her confidence and learning, and it’s clear Zara is passionate about what she does and really cares about her pupils. I cannot recommend her highly enough.
Our son has been with Sarah now for over a year and Sarah has been amazing. Her communication is great and Tommy always goes in with a smile and barely looks back.
Sarah is always looking at developmental goals for individuals and ties fun activities into each season. I really couldn’t be happier with our choice of childcare and will be sending our next child to Sarah too.
Childminder wouldn’t look after my child. I was referred by many friends and really would have loved her to have looked after my child. She set up a meeting had my hopes up as my child is SEN and struggles with people. She told me to wait a weekend to think it over and then got in touch on the Monday with excuses. I asked many times since then and still was told no she was to full. Obviously childminders take new children on all the time. So I have no idea why she was so funny about looking after my child. Made me feel really horrible.
Our baby started at Small Oaks when he was one year old, and from the very first viewing I was incredibly impressed. I was looking for a very specific setting – forest school values, small class sizes, healthy food, plenty of outdoor play, days out and Small Oaks ticked every box.
When Theo started, we felt so supported. We received constant updates and photos, and Kate and the team would often reply within five minutes. As a nervous first-time mum, this made such a difference and really put me at ease.
Now, he walks straight in with a smile on his face, and the changes we’ve seen in him have been amazing. Within just one month at Small Oaks, he was feeding himself independently with a spoon at only 13 months old. He absolutely loves singing nursery rhymes, and at 16 months he can sing The Wheels on the Bus, Wind the Bobbin Up and more, complete with all the actions. He constantly surprises us with his knowledge and understanding of so many things.
A moment that truly amazed us was counting with him and hearing him join in at just 16 months old. It was such a proud, unexpected moment and a real testament to the learning and encouragement he receives at Small Oaks.
Kate and the entire team are truly passionate about early years education, and it shines through in everything they do. We feel incredibly lucky that our baby attends a nursery that feels like a home from home and is so perfectly aligned with our values as a family.
Daniella
