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 74,966 reviews
I honestly couldn’t be happier with Polly and the care she provides. My son previously attended another childminder setting and, unfortunately, he wasn’t always as settled. Since starting with Polly, we have noticed such a lovely and positive change in him. He is genuinely happy, looks forward to going in, and comes home happy and content. As a parent, seeing that difference means absolutely everything.
As a primary school teacher myself, I feel I can naturally recognise when someone genuinely has children’s best interests at heart, and this is something that really stands out with Polly. You can tell she has a wealth of previous nursery experience, and she has brought all of that knowledge and experience into her own setting. It really shows in the activities she plans, the experiences she provides and the way she creates such a warm, stimulating and nurturing environment for the children.
One of the things I particularly love about Polly’s setting is how much she offers the children. There are so many opportunities to learn, explore, create and have fun, things you might typically see with a nursery setting, but all within her own home. It feels like she has created the best of both worlds.
Most importantly, my son is happy. The change in him since starting with Polly has been so lovely to see, and I feel completely reassured knowing he is somewhere he enjoys being and while also receiving such personal and attentive care.
Polly genuinely goes above and beyond, and it is clear how passionate she is about what she does. I feel very lucky to have found her and would highly recommend her to any parent looking for a caring, professional and dedicated childminder.
I had very high hopes for Ellie and was so disappointed when she cancelled the first two appointments (albeit it was for legitimate medical reasons) then failed to show up the time we had arranged after confirming that morning! I hope she is okay, but I am very disappointed.
tessyou
Ebs has been fantastic, helping with school pick-ups and looking after my son. He really enjoyed spending time with her. She is punctual, reliable, caring, and easy to communicate with. I would definitely recommend Ebs to anyone looking for a trustworthy babysitter.
Pauline
Patience’s childcare setting is so wonderful and so inviting. My children love spending time here, they warm to Patience and her environment so quickly. There are many toys and interaction activities for the children to engage in which is great play and learning. Patience is kind, warming, she is flexible and you can clearly see her experience as a nurse that displays through in her child care setting and is always in kept in great condition. I would definitely recommend this setting for any parents looking for a kind care warm environment as it also mimics a real nursery and you instantly feel safe and well looked after. We are grateful to have met Patience.
We couldn’t recommend Jacqueline highly enough. She looked after our son for several years before he started school, and choosing her was one of the best decisions we made.
We specifically chose Jacqueline over a traditional nursery setting because of how much time she spends outdoors. The children go on amazing little adventures, explore new places, meet other children and experience so much of the world around them. They are constantly learning and developing, but in a way that feels like fun and play rather than “learning”.
Our son absolutely loved his time with Jacqueline and came home with so many stories about the things they had been doing. She creates such a lovely, nurturing environment where the children feel safe, happy and encouraged to be curious.
It gave us huge peace of mind knowing he was spending his early years having such varied experiences, getting plenty of fresh air and making wonderful memories. We’re so grateful for everything Jacqueline did for him and would wholeheartedly recommend her to any parent looking for a caring, adventurous and genuinely fantastic childminder.
I came across Sabina Begum’s profile when I urgently needed someone to care for my two babies, both under three and still learning to talk, while I attended an appointment.For context, I had NEVER left my babies without me. They had always been with me, and I genuinely didn’t know how I was going to leave them with someone else.
During my first phone call with Beena, I actually had a good cry! She was incredibly calm and reassuring and invited us to her home beforehand so we could meet her and the babies could become familiar with her. Her quiet, cosy home immediately put my mind and mummy heart at ease.
Beena is extremely professional and takes safeguarding and consent seriously. She showed us her up-to-date DBS and relevant documentation, including DBS documentation for anyone who might assist her or be present. She had consent forms covering even the smallest details of my babies’ care, including permission to take photographs to send privately to us.
On the day, my babies had freshly made pancakes from scratch and homemade chicken and potato curry with rice — which one of them still remembers as “yellow chicken”! Beena sent us photos and updates throughout, which meant so much to me.
Most importantly, my babies were safe, happy, well-fed and cared for with genuine warmth. Considering they had literally never been left without their mummy before, that meant everything.
I would not think twice about leaving my babies with Sabina Begum again. She is as professional as they come, but beyond that, she is simply a beautiful soul. I genuinely wish I could put my children in her full-time care! For now, I’m a SAHM who wants her babies home until she finally has to return to work — and when that day comes, I hope Beena has space for us!
zmommy
I took my daughter to Geri from the age of one for almost two years, and I was very happy with the care she provided.
Geri was amazing at looking after my daughter and always kept me updated throughout the day. She sent me lots of photos, told me about the activities they had done and the books they had read, and kept me informed about the developmental milestones my daughter was achieving.
Geri created a true home-from-home environment. She provided homemade food and had a personal, caring and nurturing approach with the children. I always felt that my daughter was cared for and given lots of attention.
Geri also provided fantastic outings and new experiences. The children went somewhere different every day, including trips to the seaside, playgrounds and museums. It was wonderful knowing that my daughter was not only being looked after but also having fun, exploring, learning and experiencing new things every day.
I highly recommend Geri as a childminder. She is caring and dedicated. We were very lucky to have found her.
Anna
We went to England for the summer and Lottie and Jon have been looking after our French son called Yloann. I was really impressed as only after a couple of days, Yloann ‘felt at home’. Jon and Lottie organised wonderful team activities, outdoors but also musical as Jon is a musicien. Yloann acquired so many new skills during his stay. I strongly recommend Lottie and Jon, a wonderful couple. Kathy
Kathy V
Our son has been going to Pam since he started Reception, and he is now in Year 6. Over the years, her home has genuinely become like a second home to him, and he always enjoys going there.
Pam is so much more than just a childminder to us, she is our support network. We don’t have much support elsewhere, so knowing that our son is safe, happy and cared for by someone we completely trust means everything to us.
Pam always goes above and beyond for the children. She arranges special days and celebrations, takes them to the park and to feed the ducks, and will often treat them on a Friday after they’ve had a great week. She provides meals and snacks and always makes sure our son is happy and comfortable in her care.
She is caring, compassionate and incredibly attentive. Whatever the circumstances, she always makes sure our boy feels safe and supported, whether that is walking to and from school, helping him with his schoolwork or supporting his general development and confidence.
Pam has also always been extremely flexible. If my husband or I ever need to change or swap a day, she does everything she can to support us, which has made such a difference to our family.
Since being with Pam, our son has been supported throughout his education and development and has come on leaps and bounds. Pam also completes a journal with the children, which is a lovely way for parents to see what they have been doing and the memories they have made during their time with her.
Her prices have always been extremely reasonable and offer amazing value for the level of care and service she provides. Her home is always clean and welcoming, and her Ofsted inspections consistently reflect the care, attention and commitment she gives to the development of every child in her care.
Nothing is ever too much trouble for Pam. She goes above and beyond every single day, and without her support over all these years, we genuinely don’t know where we would be.
We couldn’t recommend Pam highly enough. Any family would be incredibly lucky to have her caring for their child, just as we have been.
We never write reviews but this a review that we really wanted to share. From day one Vickie became an integral part of our household. It was an extremely complicated situation with one of our twins still in NICU and the other one at home, and our 5 year old daughter navigating her first year of reception. One of our boys remained in NICU for an extended period and we had to navigate between the hospital and home, with Vicky being the key to making this work and making this feel as smooth and easy as it could get. Although we had a daughter before she was able to help in so many ways with caring for newborns. To name a few (it’s a long list!) her help with breastfeeding, sleeping, nutrition for both babies and parents.. Vickie cared and adapted every day to our needs, and exceeded any possible expectations we might have. She had a great balance of knowing when to guide us and when to support in our way of doing things. She is a true expert in every meaning of the word and her bedside manners are truly exceptional. My wife and I are still so greatful for being there in our toughest moments and giving our boys the best start in life. This review could go on for days, but I would say that straight from the heart that hiring Vickie is without a doubt the best decision we have ever made.
TwinBoys
Our son has been with Carrie since he was 1 year old, and we cannot recommend her highly enough. From the very beginning, she completely calmed our nerves as new parents and made a genuine effort to get to know us as a family.What sets Carrie apart is her deeply collaborative approach. She knows our son so well and has been a constant source of support and guidance through all the usual parenting struggles. She is a vital part of our "village," and we are so grateful for the care, warmth, and expertise she provides.We trust her implicitly and will absolutely be enrolling our next child with her too. If you are looking for a childcare provider who truly cares and partners with you in raising your child, Carrie is the absolute best!
Amanda
I was a little apprehensive at first as my son attended both a nursery and pre school. However, my daughter has been going to Terri for a couple of years now and I can honestly say it has been the best.
It doesn’t feel like child care, it is much more special. My daughter has had lots of exciting experiences with Terri such as trips to the park, out for walks and visits other local places. It is lovely to receive pictures during my working day of my daughter enjoying her time with Terri and her friends.
I would 100% recommend Terri’s Tots to others.
We feel incredibly lucky to have had Pam look after our daughter from before she was one until now that she started Reception. She has been so much more than just a childminder and has played such a special part in our daughter’s early years.
Being away from our support system and without family nearby, having someone like Pam who we could completely trust made such a beautiful difference in our life. She has always been caring, kind, understanding and genuinely interested in our daughter and her development. I always knew she was in safe hands and, most importantly, that she was truly loved and cared for.
Pam has also been such a support to me. She has always encouraged me in the things I’ve been doing and shown a genuine interest in my life. She has always been incredibly understanding too. Whether I needed to drop my daughter off a little earlier or was unexpectedly late because something had gone wrong, she never made me feel guilty or uncomfortable. She was always fair, compassionate and understanding.
She has always been extremely professional and honest. She never asked for anything beyond her agreed daily rate, which was £37 a day (everything included) and was incredibly reasonable with her fees compared with many other childminders. Despite this, the level of care she provided was exceptional. From trips to the park, feeding the ducks and getting special treats each Friday to celebrate a good week. She did it all.
The food and snacks she provided were amazing and top quality (I honestly never once had to send extra food along.)
She also made every special occasion feel special, whether it was a birthday, Christmas or Easter. Pam always put so much thought into making these days memorable for all the children.
One of the most thoughtful things she gave us in the end was a beautiful journal documenting our daughter’s time with her, including her progress, special memories and all the little moments they shared. It is something we will treasure and will be so lovely for our daughter to look back on one day.
Pam has such a good heart and genuinely cares about the children in her care. You can see that she takes pride in what she does and really wants the children to be happy, confident and well looked after.
It is difficult to put into words how grateful we are for everything Pam has done for our daughter and for us over the years. She has given our little girl such a happy, loving and memorable start to life, and we will always be thankful for that.
We would recommend Pam without hesitation to any parent looking for a kind, trustworthy, professional and genuinely caring childminder. ❤️
Annelize
Tessa has been a brilliant childminder to our little girl, who has recently moved onto pre school. Tessa offers a truly home-from-home setting and my little girl loved it from day one. The care really is exceptional with so much attention to detail.
We love that Tessa is always out and about with the children - from going on nature walks, to library singing groups, the milk shed, playgrounds and supermarkets. Everything is a learning experience and the children all love being part of the family.
Every day my daughter brought home a new art and craft activity, related to the topic they were learning about.
The toys and games are always very inventive and tailored to children’s interests.
Tessa is incredibly responsive to the children’s needs and builds close bonds - our daughter ran in eagerly every day and came home happy. Never stopped chatting (both with Tessa and when she got home). We really liked how kind and caring Tessa is with babies - we noticed she bought a sling for a little one who was a bit unsettled. Really impressed by this.
She really listens to parents too and regularly asks for feedback which creates an open relationship and opportunity for conversation. We would unreservedly recommend her and are so glad we found her for our family - and indeed have another one starting with her soon!
Claire is amazing! She looked after my daughter who had a speech delay and even made out time to visit her special nursery to learn ways to best support her. My daughter so much enjoyed her time there and always looked forward to going.
My son is currently with her and absolutely loves her too. She is so good with children; caring, patient, and truly passionate about what she does. We couldn't have asked for a better childminder. Highly recommend.
Amy
Michelle was the most amazing childminder for my son, he was there from 14 months old until 3 years (only left her as we moved away!). He learned so much and made great friends. Michelle always took the children out to fun places such and got them outside as much as possible
