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 75,498 reviews
Jojo was fantastic. We had her for the first 8 weeks to support overnight and before long our little girl was sleeping up to 7hrs without waking. Jojo’s guidance, support and maternal nature made those early days so much easier and helped us get into good sleep habits early - particularly remember the first night when I had a complete meltdown and she just gave me a huge hug! Only stopped because she was already booked with another family but would recommend in a heartbeat.
Fouzia has been looking after our daughter since she was not even one year old, right up until she was three and a half, and I honestly couldn't have wished for a better person to care for her during such important early years. From the very beginning, Fouzia made us feel completely at ease, and over the years she has become so much more than a childminder to us.
She has always treated our daughter as if she were one of her own, with so much love, patience and genuine care. Her home is absolutely wonderful and thoughtfully set up for children, with a dedicated playroom full of an incredible range of toys, books, learning resources and activities. It is clear how much thought, effort and passion she puts into creating an environment where children can learn, develop and have fun.
What really sets Fouzia apart is her dedication to the children's learning and development. She plans lessons and activities every week, carries out learning assessments and provides regular feedback on each child's progress, including areas they can continue to work on. She is always thinking of new and exciting places to take the children and different experiences to give them. You can really see that childcare is something she puts her heart into, rather than simply a job.
Communication has always been excellent. She keeps us updated, shares feedback about our daughter's day and makes sure we are aware of her achievements, progress and anything we can support her with at home. She has also always taken such lovely care of her, making sure she is clean, comfortable, happy and well looked after.
One of the loveliest things to come from our time with Fouzia is the special bond she has created between the children and their families. Even after moving on, we have continued to meet up with other mums and children who attended her setting. The friendships and connections that have continued beyond childcare really show just how special the environment she creates is.
Leaving your child in someone else's care is never an easy decision, but Fouzia made that decision one of the best we ever made. Our daughter has grown, learned and reached so many milestones under her care, and we will always be grateful for the part Fouzia has played in her early years.
I would recommend Fouzia without hesitation to any parent looking for a loving, nurturing and educational environment for their child. She really is one of a kind, and any family lucky enough to have her care for their little one will understand just how special she is. Thank you for everything, Fouzia. We will always be grateful!
Ayesha
I was so happy with the care my first child received that when I had my second baby, I didn't think twice about choosing the same provider again. It's lovely knowing my children are in safe, caring and loving hands. I would happily recommend them to other parents.
I honestly couldn’t recommend Monkey Nuts highly enough! A real home from home, where children are welcomed into such a warm, loving and nurturing environment.
It’s such a wonderful feeling knowing your child is not only safe and well cared for, but genuinely happy, settled and treated like part of the family.
The care, kindness and attention given to each child is second to none, with a lovely balance of fun, learning and encouragement. Nothing ever feels like too much trouble, and the communication and reassurance for parents is fantastic.
A truly special setting, and one I would wholeheartedly recommend to any parent looking for somewhere their little one will be loved, supported and thrive.
Isla started working with our family 2 years ago looking after our 10 month old twin boys. To say that she has become an integral part of our family would be an understatement.
Isla is responsible, organised, proactive, diligent and hugely supportive. But above that, she is kind, caring and patient to our boys. They absolutely adore her, and frequently name her in their top favourite people that they love.
When she's in our home, she does whatever the boys need, while keeping firm boundaries we've agreed on. Always calm and always consistent. She's communicative, adaptable and always goes the extra mile to leave our home and our boys calm. She'd take them out on activities, and spend time reading and playing with them.
She brought such help, support and warmth into our family at a time when we were adjusting to a new town, and really needing childcare. She's been there consistently on days when we've had her booked in, and helped out ad hoc when we've needed extra hands.
Having Isla in our lives, and looking after our boys has given us so much more than just childcare when we needed it. Although our boys are now at nursery full time, we continue to bring Isla into our lives, because we (and they), just can't imagine life without her.
I cannot recommend Isla enough if you are looking for childcare.
Holly has been babysitting for us for the past 18 months. Our (now) 3 and 6 year old boys love her and are always so excited when she is coming to visit. Holly has an aura of calmness and kindness that just puts everyone at ease from the minute she arrives. She brings games, toys or books to enjoy with the boys which adds to the fun. Holly remembers the boy’s routines and ask for any changes since the last visit. Nothing is too much trouble for Holly, she is so supportive and helpful and offers to help with reading, baths, meals, whatever is necessary and as a busy mum that is so appreciated. I feel so fortunate to have found Holly on here, being able to go out with my husband and know my boys are safe and happy at home has made such a difference to our lives. We couldn’t recommend any more highly!
We first met Vanesa as nanny for a week a few years ago before our full time nanny was able to start helping us looking after our 6 months old to bridge the gap and Vanesa was amazing. She is good at communications with us throughout and would offer to help with other house work when our baby was taking naps.
A few years on now, we recently had our second child and needed help here and there. Vanesa was the first person we thought of and contacted for help. Once again, she helped us with exactly what we needed. We would not hesitate to recommend her to any families.
We couldn’t recommend Lisa highly enough. She looked after our children for a weekend as our proxy parent nanny, giving my wife and me the opportunity to enjoy our first weekend away together in many, many years.
Having someone you trust completely to look after your children is priceless, and Lisa gave us exactly that peace of mind. The kids were in fantastic hands, were clearly well cared for, and we were able to properly relax knowing they were safe, happy and looked after. All 4 kids happily waved us off and that made us feel relaxed from the get-go.
Lisa originally came highly recommended by friends of ours, and we can absolutely see why. She was brilliant from start to finish, and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to other families.
In fact, we’re already hoping to book Lisa again soon for our next little getaway. Thank you, Lisa, for giving us the chance to recharge and enjoy some much-needed time together as a couple!
Dadberks
I highly recommend Claire, who has cared for my daughter since she was 10 months old. Throughout this time, she's provided a safe, nurturing and stimulating home from home environment with plenty of outdoor activities both at home and locally as well as further afield.
From the very beginning, Claire has shown genuine care, patience and demonstrable experience. My daughter has formed a wonderful bond with her and looks forward to attending. I have seen significant growth in my child's confidence, social skills and independence during her time in Claire's care.
I have complete confidence that my daughter is happy, well cared for, and encouraged to learn and develop. I would not hesitate to recommend Claire to any family looking for a caring, reliable, honest and dedicated childminder.
Filiz has been an absolute Godsend to our family. She has cared for both my children, and I honestly couldn't speak more highly of her. She is one of those genuinely special people who goes above and beyond her role as a childminder. Warm, affectionate, nurturing and incredibly responsive to the children's individual needs, she has created an environment where my children have always felt happy, secure and, most importantly, truly loved.
My eldest has recently moved on to preschool, but still misses Filiz terribly, which I think says everything about the bond she has built with the children. She has become so much more than a childminder to us; she genuinely feels like an extended member of our family.
Filiz puts so much thought and effort into making the children's days enjoyable and stimulating. She regularly takes them out to playgroups, parks, soft play and playdates, giving them plenty of opportunities to explore, socialise and develop. At home, she has a wonderful playroom and a beautiful garden, both of which are clearly thoughtfully set up with the children's needs, interests and development in mind.
As a healthcare professional, I am particularly conscious of safeguarding and the importance of knowing that children are in safe, responsible hands. With Filiz, I have complete peace of mind. I know my children are not only safe, but are being cared for with genuine affection, attentiveness and consideration. She takes a real interest in their development, encourages them at every stage and provides lovely, detailed daily feedback so that we always know how their day has been.
It is rare to find someone you can trust so completely with your children. We feel incredibly fortunate to have found Filiz, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. She has made such a positive difference to our children's early years, and we will always be grateful for the love and care she has given and continues to give
Our son was very attached to us at 11 months, and it took him a while to get used to not having us around. Bella was caring and attentive throughout, and she helped us all get through that transition. She truly transformed our son: he became more sociable with other children and was well prepared for nursery.
She also cooks great food and has created a wonderful environment for the children to grow in. It’s cosy, kind and creative. The other children and their families are all lovely, and so are her assistants.
Bella is a loving and caring childminder who genuinely looks after each of the children in her care. We can’t recommend her highly enough.
Paola
Both me and my husband can’t recommend Sarah enough. We were very lucky to find Oakwood Childminding, as our last childminder retired and she had set a very high standard! After viewing a few childminders I instantly felt reassured after visiting Sarah. My little girl loved going each day and never wanted to leave. Sarah makes the children’s stays a home from home experience and she goes above and beyond to ensure they are entertained and thriving. Always educating them and ensuring they are learning through play.
Knowing my daughter was safe and thoroughly enjoying her days with Sarah and the other children made my return to work a lot easier.
We honestly couldn’t recommend Pam highly enough. She has looked after our son since he was just 10 months old and has been such a wonderful part of his life.
She provides a warm, loving and nurturing environment where he has always felt safe, happy and cared for. As parents, we’ve always had complete peace of mind knowing he is in such capable hands. Pam supported us with his milestones, walking, and potty training. Pam would take our son to a local playgroup each week, trips to the parks and he would come home with different seasonal crafts. We received a learning journal from Pam, which was lovely to look back on.
We’re incredibly grateful for the care, patience and dedication she has shown over the years. She has played a huge part in his early childhood and we couldn’t have wished for anyone better to look after him. Truly outstanding childcare!
Katie has been absolutely amazing with our 7-month-old, and we couldn’t recommend her more highly! She is always coming up with lovely activities, whether that’s swimming, walking the dog or even taking our little one along to a birthday party. She fits in so naturally with our lifestyle and is fantastic at understanding and adapting to the baby’s needs. She is friendly, flexible, reliable and so easy to arrange bookings with, making the whole experience completely stress-free. We feel very lucky to have found her and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a wonderful nanny or sitter!
Laura
My daughter has been going to Sarah since she was 9 months old and, even now that she has started school, she still goes to Sarah during the school holidays. Sarah has become such a special person in my daughter's life and has always been, without a doubt, one of her favourite people!
Sarah is amazing at what she does and has played such a huge part in my daughter's early years, not only providing the most wonderful care but also supporting her learning and development. They are always off on fun adventures, trips and doing exciting activities.
The setting is fantastic and has everything the children could ever need, including a big garden with lots of amazing equipment.
I feel so lucky to have found Sarah and I couldn't recommend her highly enough! ❤️
Sally cared for my daughter from the age of 1 for about 2.5 years before she moved onto preschool, and we couldn’t have asked for a more nurturing, caring and responsible childminder.
Sally always made sure my daughter felt safe and happy. She was incredibly patient, attentive and thoughtful, and it was clear how much she genuinely cared about the children in her care. I always felt completely reassured knowing my daughter was in such safe and loving hands.
My partner and I are so grateful for everything Sally has done over those couple of years and for the wonderful care she gave our little girl. She played such an important part in her early years. From the fun activities set up throughout the day, to the day trips out, there was never a dull day!
We would wholeheartedly recommend Sally to any family looking for a trustworthy, caring and dedicated childminder.
Juliette
Helen was an absolute lifesaver for our family! She started as our night nanny when my son was 6 weeks old and suffering from severe colic, completely saving us from sleep deprivation.
She was incredibly punctual, a joy to chat with, and answered all of our questions with a wealth of knowledge. Helen helped us establish an excellent routine for our baby. By the time our son turned three months old, he was able to sleep through the night without bottle feedings. It was amazing when new parents to see such a positive change so quickly!
I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Helen for a future role. She would be a tremendous help to any family with a young baby!
Our one-year-old spent time away from us for the first time today, in Eunice’s care. He was incredibly well looked after and seemed very happy and settled throughout. Eunice is fantastic! We couldn’t have asked for better care and will definitely be using her services again. Highly recommended!
Omar
Dawn came to help our daughter with her first baby from August to September this year. She instigated our grand daughter into a routine from day one and gave welcome advice and support in getting everyone on track. We nicknamed Dawn 'The Brain' as we just could not think straight and Dawn would provide the answer or the remedy and helped so much with confidence in those early days of a new life being introduced into a busy household.
Our little grand daughter is in a very reliable routine, thanks to Dawn, which has helped everyone so much adapt to life with a new member of the family. My daughter especially benefitted from being able to ask Dawn every question under the sun to help her get started on her journey of being a mother. We would not hesitate to refer Dawn to another expectant Mum.