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 72,626 reviews
Ana has been working with my 7 year old daughter for several months now and I can't recommend her enough - I have seen such an improvement in my daughter's confidence and Ana is just lovely with her. She is so encouraging and really focused so they cover a lot within the hour slot. Thank you so much Ana
My 13 month old baby started at Georgina's recently, I am so pleased I found her as I know my baby is taken such good care of with her.
Georgina sends me lots of photos throughout the day. I highly recommend Goeorgina's childcare services, couldn't do it without her. My baby has already settled in ever so well.
My daughter has been in Fabiana's setting for 8 months now and she loves going. She talks about Fabi and the other kids when away from the setting for a few days on holidays. Fabiana encourages play outside, has wonderful educational activities organised and makes delicious snacks for the kids. I took the time to find a great childminder and I am so happy we found Fabiana, she is truly the most well rounded childminder you could find.
Rhianna has been a part of our family for six years and I’m truly sad as I write this, knowing that come September she will have a less prominent role as my children’s third parent. I say ‘less prominent’ because my (nearly) seven year old son has promised to still pop in for tea at hers when he’s ‘a grownup’ and because both he and my (nearly) four year old daughter fully intend to visit in the school holidays. Apart from a brief settling in period (made significantly easier by Rhianna’s outstanding experience with children), both my kids have happily skipped off into her house every day and come out beaming with handfuls of artwork, baked goods or fantastic stories of their days out. I feel truly fortunate to have found Rhianna on here: From day one when I dropped off a very clingy 11 month old to year 3 when I dropped off a second clingy 11 month old to our sixth year preparations for school, not once has she dropped the ball. Her home-from-home setting is filled with love, kindness, fairness and consistency. The children love her to bits, willingly respect her rules (far more than they do mine!) and they respect and care for each other. Knowing that they have always been safe, happy and amazingly well educated has significantly lessened the worries of being a working Mum. I have never once felt my kids have lost out (despite spending 44 hours a week with Rhianna) – She has only enriched their little lives, nurtured them like her own and set them up so well for the big wide world of school. There is no doubt she has our children’s best interests at heart.
As a parent, I find Rhianna immensely organised and I am always struck with her ability to keep her policies, menus and lesson plans updated. We receive a termly lesson plan from her which details theme of the week and the planned activities for each day. This is immensely helpful in planning how to dress children (for example for muddy walks, music classes, playgroup, messy play, baking, the zoo or the beach). She is also top notch at updating us during the day: we will always receive a timely update on any illness or injuries (for example a grazed knee on the school run) and just the right number of photographs so we know what the children have been up to, including their important achievements. Rhianna’s organisation also helped both my children safely navigate a milk allergy. Rhianna has always worked as a team with my husband and me, always to the benefit of our children. We have a most thorough update at the door each evening and she has worked with us on behavioural issues and been an integral part in getting both children potty trained too, always ensuring the praise or rewards we were offering at home were continued into her setting.
Rhianna’s setting benefits from a small number of children which has meant my children have always felt comfortable and have developed some wonderful friendships. At the same time, it allows Rhianna to individualise her sessions to the children she has: My son went through a stage of being fascinated with buses – so she made sure he was able to have a bus ride into town. My daughter is very crafty, so she has plenty of time to exhibit her artistic talents. From the age of two and a half, she has held a pencil correctly and this is undoubtedly due to the encouragement Rhianna has provided. Earlier this year, she was desperate to write her name and Rhianna gently and patiently supported her in this. My son, conversely, was not remotely interested in crayons or writing, so Rhianna used her own creativity to ensure he was exposed to plenty of activities: playdough, threading and ‘tweezer games’ to strengthen his hand muscles in preparation for writing. In addition to the small group of regular attendees, the children get to meet with other children at play groups and combined childminder activities. My children have had experiences which will prepare them for life: learning to use zebra crossings during ‘Road Safety Week’, visiting the dentist and learning to brush teeth for ‘Oral Health’ or visiting the local Temple, attending the Gurdwara and learning about Black History Month to promote their understanding of diversity. Finally, Rhianna’s home is immaculate, her garden a safe, fun place to have daily outdoor time and her family members loving and kind to our children.
I truly believe we have had the best childminder and I cannot recommend her highly enough.
Jag has been an absolutely wonderful childminder for our family. She has looked after both of our children from the age of 6 months, and over the past five years we’ve seen just how dedicated, reliable, and caring she truly is.
She provides such a rich and engaging environment for the children, with regular trips to the library, park, museums, and a variety of social activities each week. At home, they enjoy baking and creative play, and we always receive daily updates and photos, which are so reassuring and lovely to see.
Most importantly, both of our children have always gone to Jag with genuine enthusiasm, which says everything. We are incredibly grateful for the care, attention, and warmth she has shown our family. We couldn’t recommend her highly enough. Elisabeth
This lady is absolutely lovely I needed last minute care for my boys and she took the job on! She has been nothing but kind and respectful and she even made me dinner ! As I was home late from the hospital she is so caring and I wouldn’t go elsewhere I 100% recommend Michelle is my go to and I’m so happy I met her on this app!
We've had such a wonderful experience with Jag. She has been absolutely brilliant with our daughter, and her development has come on so much since starting with her in January 25. There's a great focus on learning through play with daily outings to the park, libraries and playgroups. We are always kept updated with photos, messages and clear information about meals and how her day has been, which is so reassuring. Our daughter is happy, settled and has made some really lively friends. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to other families. Thanks for all your support Jag!
I am so glad we came across Tracy. She has been looking after our daughter since she was 9 months old, and I knew almost immediately that she was the right choice. Tracy is such a kind, caring, and attentive person, and our daughter warmed to her very quickly.
She always understood our daughter’s needs and kept us regularly updated on her development, which progressed really well under her care. We especially loved using the app, as we received daily photos and updates that gave us real peace of mind.
Unfortunately, due to relocating, we are no longer with Tracy, but she has truly been an asset to our family. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a nurturing and reliable childminder.
Vaishi
Rusna has cared for both of my children and I would highly recommend her!
Rusna began working with my family in 2020 when she would collect my Son from school and take him home with her for childminding. Rusna would do after school activities and give my son a healthy meal. My Son adored Rusna and always went to her with open arms. Rusna has most recently been childminding my Daughter both full days from a young age to now collecting her from school for after school childminding. My daughter also loves Rusna and is very happy in her care. What I love about Rusna is that she is very nurturing and caring to both my children. Rusna is calm, yet firm. Rusna has also been able to help out when I have needed last minute childminding which has been so helpful.
Rusna ensures the children in her care are safe, nurtured and also enjoy healthy, well balanced meals.
As a working parent, it gives me so much comfort to know we have a well loved Childminder as part of our family.
I would highly recommend Rusna to any family. Please do not hesitate to contact me directly for any further detailed information.
Anna
We have been with Georgina for the past two years, and I truly couldn’t recommend her more highly. From the beginning, she created a “home away from home” environment that made such a difference in helping my son settle quickly and feel at ease.
Georgina’s communication is excellent—she keeps you informed, involved, and reassured, which is very important to me as a parent. Her genuine care and emotional attentiveness have always stood out. She has a wonderful ability to make each child feel special, comfortable, and cared for.
I also really appreciate how she works in partnership with us as parents, ensuring that the values and manners we practise at home are consistently upheld in her setting. That level of consistency has been invaluable.
My son has formed lovely friendships, has a great routine, and always looks forward to the activities Georgina provides. She also takes a real interest in his individual interests, which has been lovely to see and has helped to build his confidence.
As my son prepares to start Reception this September, Georgina has worked with us to make sure he is school-ready. The support she’s given both practically and emotionally has made a huge difference, and I feel confident he is going into this next stage happy and prepared.
Coming from a not-so-great nursery experience, we feel lucky to have found her and to have her as our childminder.
As a mother of twins, finding the right childcare was especially important for me, and I’m really glad we found her. She understands their individual needs and personalities, which makes a big difference. My children feel comfortable with her, and I can see that they are happy in her care.
She is reliable, kind, and communicates well, keeping me updated when needed. Even on more challenging days, she remains calm and supportive. I would definitely recommend her to other parents, especially those who have more than one child, as she manages multiple children very well while still giving each of them attention.
Tugba
My daughter has been with Clare since October, she was our first look around and I knew instantly that this was the place for her. Clare’s childcare room is full of toys and is kept clean, our daughter’s social development and speech has thrived even more since being at Little Bears. Clare takes the children on days out and to plenty of groups. She goes above and beyond for the children she child minds. My daughter always comes home happy and most times doesn’t even want leave. I would recommend Clare to anyone who is looking for a child minder, she is the best in what she does and you can see she truly loves her job.
sky
We cannot speak highly enough about Tracey and Matt. Our little girl has been with them since she was 10 months old and I’ve never known her to come home with anything but a smile on her face. She loved her time with them and so did we. They offer a place of love and affection that should put any parent at ease. For us, they made everything so easy and helped out with things they didn’t have to. I can’t recommend Tracey and Matt any more, we’re just gutted our daughter couldn’t stay there forever. If you’re looking for a place to help your little one grow, develop and spend time with the most caring people, then look no further. Tracey’s calling it a home from home is spot it. It’s the best you could hope for, for your little one.
Tatyana has been caring for my son since 16months, she ensured he was well settled in and comfortable within her setting before him starting fully. She makes sure all the kids are all happy and has back to back activities for them to keep them engaged. My son is always happy to go in and fully trusts Tatyana . I’m very happy with the care she provides to my son.
We feel so lucky to have found Pauline. My son has been with her for two years now and absolutely loves the time he spends there each week. She has such a warm, calm manner which really puts both children and parents at ease. I love that they spend so much time outdoors and are always doing a variety of fun and engaging activities. It’s clear how much care and thought she puts into what she does. Archie looks forward to going each week. She really does go above and beyond for both me and my son.
My son absolutely loves the days he spends with Sophie and Pauline! He has come on leaps and bounds with his speech and language whilst being here, amongst other things. They are always there to give any advice if needed, he is now fully potty trained and I wouldn’t have been able to do it without their help and support. Any incidents are always reported straight away and the day to day activities are always posted on the app, which is great for my peace of mind and it’s always nice seeing what they get up to throughout the day. I would highly recommend Sophie’s little stars to everyone x
Susie has been looking after our daughter since she was 9 months old, and she is now almost 3. We are beyond impressed with Susie and feel incredibly lucky to have had her as our daughter’s childminder.
From the beginning, we wanted a “home-from-home” environment while our daughter was so young, and that is exactly what Susie has provided. She always plans engaging outdoor activities and fun trips, which our daughter absolutely loves.
One of the things that initially drew us to Susie was her enthusiasm for providing meals that are varied, balanced, and healthy - something she constantly delivers.
Most importantly, our little girl is so happy in Susie’s care and has made some wonderful friends. It’s clear to see that she feels comfortable, secure, and genuinely enjoys her time there. That peace of mind means everything to us.
We really couldn’t recommend Susie highly enough and if we ever have another child, we’ll definitely be back!