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 71,941 reviews
We highly recommend Anna who has looked after our son for over two years. From the start he settled in really easily, her setting has such a welcoming, home from home feel that made the transition really smooth for us all.
Anna does an amazing variety of activities with the children. They're out and about loads, which means our son got plenty of fresh air and experiences different things. Then in the afternoons, they do crafts and learning activities that tie in with where they've been, which is such a nice touch.
Our son has come on so much developmentally since being with Anna. Her knowledge and support have been incredible. He had some speech issues due to hearing problems, and she really helped us work on this with him which has made a big difference.
One thing we really value is that every week the children attend a playgroup with other childminders and their kids. So children get the benefit of Anna's small, homely setting during the week, but also get to socialise and play in bigger groups regularly.
We feel so lucky to have found Anna and would recommend her to anyone looking for childcare.
When I tell people about Valiant Champs, I describe Ms Titi as An Angel on Earth! My little one started going to VC at 7 months and it is the best decision my husband and myself made! I have never had to worry if my child is in good hands. She has helped us in the weaning process, she has helped in every developmental stage. Even as his mom , I have had to ask her questions on motherhood and she has allayed my fears about any worries I had.
The best thing she has done that melted our hearts was when our son was sick (not day care related) and we were on admission, she came to visit with gifts! That was the kindest thing ever.
Also throwing our son a party for his first birthday was so thoughtful! As a first time mom, you do not want to make a mistake picking a child minder and I’m so glad I was able to find Ms Titi on this platform!
I would choose her again and again!!!!
Thank you Valiant champs!!!
Hajar has been looking after our four children for two years. She is still picking up our little one two days a week and doing homework, and organising play. She is very reliable and communication is smooth and simple. She communicates in French with us all. I recommend her 100%.
Camille
We were in urgent need of a nanny for our 1.5 year old. We were on vacation when we talked to Ana and she seemed very interested for the job. Then on the day she was supposed to meet in person, she messaged me in the morning saying that she is not well. On asking, she said that she was not eager to take up the job as we were not ready to sign a contract - which is a LIE as I clearly said they we will talk in detail about the contract when we meet in person. Now we are in such a difficult situation to get a nanny over the weekend for our little one as we are both working and just back from our vacation.
People like Ana should be banned from this platform as this is a trusted platform where we as parents are looking for responsible and professional help for our little ones and not for people who don't care to communicate clearly.
I started taking my daughter to Bright Star, and honestly, her experience has been amazing. She has learned so much, and I’m extremely happy with the progress she’s made. Thank you for everything you do!
I found Gilly after a long search. From the moment I met her, she made me feel welcome, and my son immediately took to her. Gilly keeps me regularly updated throughout the day with photos and messages, which is very reassuring, and my son has settled in very quickly. Gilly is bubbly, friendly and full of enthusiasm for children, and it shows! She adds lots of lovely little personalised touches, such as animal pictures for each child's peg, and little placemats, and it really feels like a home from home.
I always feel I can ask her questions and nothing is too much trouble. When I first met Gilly made me a cup of tea and invited me into the playroom so my son and I could meet the other children. It really made such a difference as a first-time mum entrusting my child to someone else. I could see where he would be playing and the friends he would be making, and I felt I could get to know Gilly and her family.
Gilly has a paper folder filled with lovely reviews and organises her childcare services really well. She focuses on each child's development, choosing different learning activities each week and taking the kids out and about.
I would highly recommend Gilly- her kindness and passion for her job is evident.
Thank you Gilly!
Jess
Jess
Josh came and babysat my little one a few times now. My son took to him instantly and iv used him a few times. He's always punctual and very good with my little one.i was very nervous leaving my little one with someone new for the first time but Josh calmed my nerves and kept me updated with how my son was doing,will continue to ask Josh to babysit as hes trustworthy and my son and I trust him.
Hannah
Lisa was a wonderful start to daycare experience for our then 10 month old. He had no experience of being looked after by anyone except his mum and dad, but he soon settled in with Lisa. She is very warm and caring and also provides great stimulation for the kids. We really noticed our son's development during the time he was with her. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Lisa as a childminder.
Steph B
"Hey Fedra and team, just wanted to say a huge thank you for taking care of Matthew since he was just a 1 year old! 😊 I'm beyond happy, relieved, and grateful for everything you've done for him. It's such a blessing to know he's in a place where he's truly happy and loved, and it gives me so much peace of mind while I'm at work. And wow, the way he's picking up both Spanish and English is amazing! 🤩 Seriously, I couldn't recommend you guys more - 10 out of 10!"
Blankita
Helen is without a doubt the best childminder anybody could wish for!
From the day my son started with her she has been incredible. She does so many activities with her Little O's, making them very fun and engaging. My little boy is a big outdoor child and Helen has definitely helped him to learn to ride his balance bike.
There are not enough words to describe just how much of a special and amazing person Helen is.
We will all miss her very much xx
We couldn’t be happier with the care our childminder provides. From the very beginning, she has shown warmth, professionalism, and genuine dedication to the children. Our little ones feel safe, happy, and well cared for every day. She plans engaging and age-appropriate activities that support their learning and independence. Communication is excellent, and we are always kept informed and reassured. Her home is a clean, safe, and welcoming environment. It’s clear she has a lot of experience and truly loves what she does. We would highly recommend her to any family looking for high-quality, trustworthy childcare.
I contacted this childminder regarding short-term care and asked about using government funded childcare hours, which are designed to follow the child between providers.
I was told that funded hours could not be used for a short period and that I would need to pay privately instead. After I politely shared official guidance explaining that funding can be split between providers, communication stopped.
Shortly afterwards, I was unable to view or contact this profile while logged in, although it still appears publicly when logged out, which suggests I may have been blocked rather than the issue being discussed.
I would advise other parents to double-check funding arrangements in writing and ensure providers are comfortable and familiar with government childcare funding before making plans.
We have a one year old son who Ben has been looking after since September 2025 for two days per week. Our son has been very happy with Ben who has given him a really positive experience and great development opportunities. Ben goes out of his way to check how our son is, to update us about what our son is doing with Ben including what books he is reading, and Ben gives us regular updates and photographs of what our son is doing when under the care of Ben.
Ben makes effort to understand specific details about the children who are in his care such as favourite foods, words they are learning, pets they have, etc and he makes sure to talk to the children about these things to help them feel more at home, comfortable and supported.
Ben speaks to children rightly so as he would when greeting an adult and makes sure that they know how important and valued they are. From the second we drop our son off with Ben he is immediately made welcome and he settles in very quickly. Ben takes time to explain things to children in detail in a very articulate and patient manner and if a child asks him a question when he’s speaking with somebody else, he will explain that he will come back to the child to continue the conversation once he has finished his conversation with this other person, then he does this.
I was apprehensive about having somebody other than a parent or grandparent looking after my son at a young age (1 year old) but from speaking with Ben, receiving updates from Ben and seeing how Ben and our son interact put me at ease very quickly. We moved across the country so have had to change childcare providers, however if we were staying in Norfolk/Suffolk (or if Ben was to move to Yorkshire!!) we would definitely continue using him for childcare. We will miss Ben and our son still talks fondly about all of the exciting things he has done and learned at Ben’s. I genuinely feel that Ben has helped accelerate our son’s learning and his social development.
Ben has a good set up at home for the children and he makes sure to arrange regular day trips to keep the children engaged and well rounded.
For anyone reading this, I whole heartedly recommend Ben.
We feel incredibly lucky to have found Adriana during our time in Leeds. From the very beginning, she showed genuine warmth, patience and attentiveness towards our daughter, Lumi. She took time to observe Lumi’s personality, emotions and preferences, and always responded to her with sensitivity and kindness.
What touched us most was how thoughtful Adriana was beyond day-to-day care. She noticed what Lumi loved and what comforted her, and even the gifts she prepared were perfectly chosen based on Lumi’s interests — it was clear they were selected with real care. Lumi absolutely loved them and still talks about them.
Adriana provides a warm, safe and nurturing environment where children feel secure and valued. Even though our time with her was short, it was a truly positive experience and one we will always remember fondly. We would wholeheartedly recommend Adriana to any family.
Ivy
We are so glad to have Mahsa taking care of our daughter since she was 2 years old. Mahsa is so loving and patient. We are so impressed by the care and love she has been providing to the kids, the diligence she has to create the most safe, warm, cozy environment, the creativity she has to design all the learning activities and materials.
My daughter was so clingy and reluctant to leave me at the beginning. However, just after a short period of time, with Mahsa’s love and care, she was so excited to going to Mahsa’s setting every day. We are also so impressed to see all her development, including language, personal and physical skills, academic knowledge.
We appreciate all the communications with Mahsa. She provides daily feedback and photos so we have full understanding about the day. There are regular observation reports so we are aware of our daughter’s development. She is so flexible and helpful in the child care arrangement which helps us a lot as being full time workings parents. We cannot imagine the day without her support.
To anyone who is looking for a caring and reliable childminder, Mahsa is highly recommended!
Our 21 month old son Caden has been at Valiant Champs since July 2025 and we're very happy with Tititlayo and her assistant. Caden loves going there every morning and I can see he's well taken care of. He sleeps great there too whereas he never napped at the nursery where he was before.
They do a lot of activities with them and I really appreciate that they have a book for each child where they write what they have done, how their day was, when they have peed pooped and what they've had for lunch snack and dinner.
On top of that, they're extremely reliable and so far there has not been one day when they couldn't take Caden, and it's easy to communicate with Titilayo. I also like that, because they are two, they have a little group of children that Caden can interact with. I really recommend her and her assistant.
I am writing to share our positive experiences with Lidia as our childminder.
We first discovered Lidia in 2024 while searching for a childminder for our daughter, who was two years old at that time. She was struggling to adjust to a nursery environment and was quite unhappy. From the moment she began with Lidia, we noticed a significant improvement; our daughter was much happier and more comfortable.
Lidia played a pivotal role in our daughter's development, particularly in addressing her communication skills. Recognising the delays she faced, Lidia worked diligently to support her and foster her growth, for which we are immensely grateful.
Now, our youngest daughter, who is one year old, has just started with Lidia in 2025, and we are delighted to report that she too is thriving in Lidia's care.
We wholeheartedly recommend Lidia for her dedication and effectiveness in supporting children's development.
Annie and her team Vicky and Amanda are amazing. Our daughter has been with them for almost 18 months. They have helped her development immeasurably and show true love and care for her. We feel truly comfortable leaving her in their care and on pick up on most days she doesn't want to come home. I can't speak highly enough about the environment Annie has created for all the kids.
Shona was absolutely fantastic looking after my little girls and my two nieces whilst us parents attended a family wedding. The childcare was from 11.30 to 21:00 , the children absolutely adored being with Shona. She kept us parents up to date with what they were up to, and kept them entertained. I would highly recommend Shona, and on our next trip to Scotland will always reach out to Shona to see if she has availability to watch my little girl. I can't thank Shona enough for making what was a worry (leaving my little one with someone else) into a truly lovely experience.
I have been using Andrea’s childcare services since April 2025, when my daughter was just five months old. She is now 13 months old and absolutely adores Andrea. She settled in far better than I could have ever imagined — in fact, there are days when she doesn’t want to leave.
Andrea keeps me fully informed each day about how my daughter is doing, what she has eaten and drunk, and regularly sends photos, which is very reassuring. My daughter also comes home with lots of lovely crafts, which we really cherish.
Although I travel around 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours each day for drop-off and pick-up, it is completely worth it. My daughter is happy, well cared for, and I have total peace of mind knowing she is in such capable and loving hands.
