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 72,702 reviews
Ruth cared for our son from the age of 10 months until he started preschool at 3½, and we couldn’t have asked for a better childminder. Her knowledge, professionalism, and genuine care truly stood out from the start. She strikes a perfect balance between warmth and discipline, creating a nurturing yet structured environment where children can thrive.
She regularly organised outings to places like Willows Farm, as well as local parks and playgroups, giving the children plenty of opportunities to learn and explore. Ruth also guided us through key milestones—most notably leading the way with potty training when our son was ready, which made a huge difference for us.
We’re incredibly grateful for everything she’s done and would wholeheartedly recommend her.
We cannot recommend Sherife highly enough. Our son has been attending her setting since he was 9 months old, and now at 2.5, he has truly blossomed under her care. Sherife has a wonderful gift for managing children of different ages, ensuring that each child receives the specific encouragement they need to hit their developmental milestones.
Our son absolutely thrives on the variety she provides, especially the constant outdoor play and the creative sensory table activities that keep him engaged and curious. An extra bonus is the incredible home-cooked food; he genuinely loves her meals, which gives us such peace of mind. Sherife provides a warm, nurturing, and stimulating environment that feels like a second home. We feel incredibly lucky to have found such a dedicated and professional childminder.
Anja
She listens carefully to parents’ preferences and communicates warmly and friendly with the children. She knows well babies and toddles as mum, has a lot of experience. She pays close attention to nutrition and health, making sure to provide them with very healthy meals. Highly recommend!
Anna Gye
Our son has been with Steph since he was 20 months old, and we couldn’t be happier with the care he’s received. From the very beginning, she created a warm, calm environment that helped him settle in quickly, which made a big difference to us as parents.
Steph is patient, attentive, and genuinely invested in the children she looks after. We’ve seen a real boost in his confidence, communication, and social skills over time. He comes home happy, chatty, and clearly enjoys his days, which says a lot.
What we especially appreciate is the balance she keeps between structured activities and free play, as well as the time spent outdoors. It feels like a home-from-home setting rather than anything too rigid.
Communication has always been clear and consistent, and we feel well-informed about his day and development. It’s reassuring to know he’s in a safe and caring environment where he’s known as an individual.
We’re really grateful for the role she’s played in his early years and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to other families.
Michaela
Michaela was the nanny to our 1 year old son for over 1.5 years until he was ready for nursery. She is very experienced, completely reliable and super organised! She has a very gentle but firm approach and is able to organise various activities. Would totally recommend her.
Aspasia has been with us from October 2025 and has been wonderful. She has been professional kind and the way she manages everything is highly commendable. Our children love her and she takes care of them with a lot of affection. She communicates and balances everything very well. She is qualified totally which reflects on her activities and she can organise things really well. I would highly recommended her. Thanks Aspasia for your wonderful efforts for everything.
SamCam
We have had an excellent experience with Stephanie, and we feel very lucky to have found her. Our son has been with her for nearly a year now, starting when he was just one year old, and the way he settled in so quickly really reassured us that we had made the right choice.
From the very beginning, Stephanie created a warm, caring, and welcoming environment where our son felt safe and comfortable. As parents, that was the most important thing for us, and she has consistently provided that sense of security. It’s clear that she genuinely cares for the children she looks after and treats them with kindness and patience.
Stephanie regularly takes the children out to activities and to the park, which our son absolutely loves. We’ve seen him grow in confidence and enjoy being active and social. Every day he comes home happy, which speaks volumes about the care and attention he receives.Communication has also been excellent. Stephanie keeps us updated and is always approachable and supportive. Knowing that our son is safe, happy, and well looked after gives us complete peace of mind.
We are truly grateful for everything Stephanie has done for our family, and we would highly recommend her to any parent looking for a trustworthy, professional,caring childminder.
I would like to express my sincere appreciation for Zainab and the incredible impact she has had on my son’s development. She has been an amazing teacher—supportive, patient, and truly dedicated to helping him grow.
Under her guidance, my son has not only improved academically but has also developed into a kind, well-behaved, and confident young boy. Zainab consistently goes above and beyond by providing extra support and enriching his learning beyond the standard curriculum, which has made a noticeable difference.
What stands out the most is how much my son enjoys being in her class. He feels comfortable, happy, and motivated to learn every day, which speaks volumes about the positive environment she creates.
We are incredibly grateful for her hard work, commitment, and genuine care. She is truly a wonderful teacher, and any student would be lucky to have her.
Jenna looked after our 4 month old while we attended a wedding in Cornwall and she was great. It was our first time leaving him so I felt quite nervous but she immediately put me at ease with her confident approach. She kept in touch throughout the evening with updates which was reassuring as a nervous first time mum! I wouldn’t hesitate to book Jenna again if we’re ever back in Cornwall.
Anna
Honestly, Shay has been amazing for us. Our contract has come to an end for now because I’ve paused work, but I couldn’t not leave a review because of how much of an impact she’s had.
My son still asks me almost every day if he can go to Shay’s, which says everything. He genuinely sees her like family.
Before Shay, he was in nursery and mornings were really hard — lots of tears at drop-off and just a stressful start to the day. As soon as he started going to Shay’s, everything changed. Drop-offs became so much easier and the tears reduced massively. He was happy, comfortable, and clearly felt safe there.
As a parent, that kind of peace of mind is priceless. Shay is warm, caring, and just has a natural way with children.
I’d 100% recommend her to anyone — she’s honestly been a game changer for us.
We had a very difficult time trying to settle our child with other childminders and nurseries, so we were naturally worried. Soma gave him personal attention, showed real patience, and took the time to understand his needs.
Thanks to her care and support, he gradually settled in and now he is very happy. It has been such a relief to see him feel comfortable, safe, and excited in her care.
Soma has been kind, understanding, and very dedicated throughout the whole process. We are so grateful for everything she has done, and I would highly recommend her to any parent looking for a caring and supportive childminder.
Francis
We have been incredibly fortunate to have had Antoinette with our family for the past year. She is exceptionally reliable, consistently punctual, and completely trustworthy; qualities that have given us real peace of mind.
Beyond this, she is warm, friendly, and has built a lovely relationship with our toddler, who loves her. It’s clear she genuinely cares about his happiness and wellbeing, and values the time she spends with him.
She is fantastic at getting him out and about, regularly going to local playgroups and playgrounds, which has been great for his social development and energy levels.
She is always thinking about the next stages, introducing age-appropriate activities that support learning. She also has many useful suggestions for easy toddler friendly adaptations to the house. She puts real thought into how she engages our son and ensures he is stimulated and nurtured.
Antoinette is thoughtful, attentive, and a true professional. She has been a huge part of our son’s growth over the past year and our journey as new parents, and we feel incredibly lucky to have had her. She would be an asset to any household, and we would recommend her without hesitation.
Thank you for the detailed report on Timi’s progress as well as all the care and support.
Timi bonded well with Mel, as she understood him and how to mange him.
Timi always looked forward to going with Mel every morning,
They went to various parks, kids group, and he enjoyed every bit of it.
His needs were considered and not neglected or over looked.
Mel sends daily updates including pictures of activities, food eaten, all relevant care in the day, to help busy parents have an overview of their child's day
TIMi has now moved on to Nursery and still asks in the morning if he was going to Mel's setting.
My son is picky with food, but would still get his preference of food for him.
Lovechil
Maddy and her lovely 6 year old daughter Violet have been coming a few times a week for a combination of homeschool help, and after school pick ups. She’s also had the children some holidays - taking them across London to places on public transport such as parks, the library, museums. Maddy is reliable and consistent, she can hold boundaries with the children, and has good communication with me about what she and the children have been doing, such as craft activities, playing with toys and reading. My children love her because she’s funny and engaging. Her daughter is a brilliant addition and the children all play well together.
Miss Minna is a phenomenal tutor. I only wish she came into our lives sooner. She has boosted my daughter's maths confidence in ways that I can't even quantify. Minna is patient, kind and nurturing. She encourages my daughter to simply try which was always a hurdle for her, and now she's approaching her SATs with a positive attitude.
Even though my daughter is starting secondary school in September, I think Miss Minna is stuck with us for a good while yet!
James has been an excellent maths tutor for my daughter, providing focused SATs preparation in a way that is both engaging and enjoyable. His patient and fun teaching style has really helped build her confidence, and it’s been great to see her not only improve but also genuinely look forward to her lessons. Most importantly, his approach delivers real results. I would highly recommend James to anyone looking for a supportive and effective tutor.
My daughter has been going here since she was 1 years old and shes nearly 3 years old, she loves it here! I felt hesitant to take my daughter to a childminder at first untill I met Natasha and shes made me feel so comfortable, Natasha is very nuturing and has great communication skills. It is a very homley environment and my daughter loves Natasha and enjoys the activities and food there too! Thank You Natasha for having us, were so blessed to have you!