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 75,092 reviews
We have had such a wonderful experience with Christine and I couldn’t recommend her enough. From the very beginning, she has been so warm, caring and welcoming, and we have always felt completely comfortable leaving Ezhil and Kayal in her care.
Kayal has settled in so well, and I really feel that Christine has supported her beautifully throughout the settling-in process. She has been patient, understanding and attentive to Kayal’s individual needs, which has made the transition so much easier for both Kayal and us as parents.
Communication with Christine has always been excellent. She keeps us updated throughout the day, shares how the children have been getting on, and is always happy to communicate with us if there is anything we need to discuss. We have always felt listened to and reassured, and we really appreciate the care and effort she puts into keeping us informed.
It is genuinely sad that we will be leaving, but unfortunately this is due to our family relocating. Otherwise, we would have been very happy to continue with Christine. She has been such an important part of the children’s routine, and we are very grateful for all the care, kindness and support she has given them.
I would highly recommend Christine to any family looking for a caring, reliable and supportive childminder. We have been very happy with the care she has provided and feel very lucky to have found her
Torie has been absolutely amazing with my three girls (8 years old and 2-year-old twins). My children love her and I do too! She has shown them so much patience, warmth and genuine care. They can certainly be quite a handful but Torie handled everything with such professionalism, calmness and kindness. I felt completely comfortable knowing they were in her care. I would highly recommend her to any family looking for a caring, reliable and trustworthy nanny.
We consider ourselves so lucky to have found Fanny. She looked after our baby for 9 months and I couldn't be happier with the care she received. Fanny is kind, warm, patient, flexible and fun. She has great communication skills, her home is welcoming and filled with toys that our daughter enjoyed. Our daughter made tons of progress while going to Fanny's, she even learned to go to sleep by herself, which is huge. She absolutely loved going to Fanny's and still asks to see her all the time. I trusted Fanny just like she was family. Thank you so much Fanny. We will miss you!
Marine
As a first time mum I was hesitant of putting my daughter into nursery so I started exploring childminders and am so glad I found Lulu! My daughter started at 11 months old and has absolutely thrived. Lulu has shown an immense level of care and attention to all the children but especially for the new ones settling in. She updates me as regularly as I need and quickly made us all feel comfortable with the process as first time parents. Without a doubt having Lulu has made my return to work process alot less stressful, and I know everyday my daughter is having a great time there and even if she is feeling off, I already have so much trust they know exactly what to do. 1000% reccomend!
Unfortunately, I was disappointed with my experience. I was not provided with written terms and conditions or made aware of a 24-hour cancellation policy when I started using the childcare service. This policy was only raised later when I requested money to be returned. I would strongly recommend that parents make sure they receive and understand all terms and cancellation policies in writing before using the service.
Linda Fe
My daughter started with Carmen and Marta's at 12 months until 3 years old. Her little brother recently started there, aged 11 months. Carmen and Marta have been consistently excellent - providing warm, loving care built around the changing needs of our children and family.
We felt my daughter gained so much being there: new experiences and socialisation, but also strong relationships with the childminders. As a baby she was always cautious with strangers, so it was wonderful to see her quickly develop trust and affection for Carmen and Marta, and to see her needs met with such warmth and genuine concern for her wellbeing. Carmen and Marta have been consistently kind, patient and above all warm - helping us ride out tricky toddler patches with good humour and kindness, and supporting my daughter become the confident child she is today.
We really appreciate the small-but-not-too-small setting, which is a real strength. In particular:
- The presence of more than one childminder gives us confidence on reliability, but the small number of adults allows for consistency of care, and for the children to build really strong bonds and be known as an individual.
- It wasn't overwhelming for her as a baby, but there were several children to form a core social circle as she got older and started having friends rather than just companions - it's wonderful seeing my daughter head into her 'big school' nursery class holding the hands of her friends from C+M.
- There's really good, individual support on developmental milestones, for example around potty training. But also there were often other children at similar stages or just a little further ahead on the journey which means my daughter could also learn from her peers.
- The mix of ages (babies to 3 year olds) worked brilliantly. When she was a baby, my daughter loved having the big kids to play with, and when she graduated to being a 'big kid' herself, she learned to be kind and look out for the little ones in turn.
We also really valued the individualised support that responded so well to where we were as a family. This included things like support preparing my daughter for the arrival of her baby brother and for her eventual transition out of the setting, but also things like flexibility on our days as we managed the changing demands of pregnancy and a newborn, and kindness and understanding for us as parents as we navigated the milestone of leaving our baby for the first time.
We are so pleased our second child is now just starting his time there, so we will be part of the Carmen and Marta family for some time to come.
From the day we went to view their setting, we knew we had found the right place for our little girl. The warmth of the welcome, the calm, homely atmosphere and the obvious care they put into everything made it an easy decision. The planning and thoughtfulness that goes into each day's activities is amazing, and we can already see her developing beautifully in their care. She adores them both and is usually so excited at drop-off.
They made the transition from being at home to being in their care completely seamless. As a parent returning to work, I can't thank them enough for how much that put my mind at ease. Knowing she is so well looked after, cuddled when she needs it and encouraged when she's ready to explore, has made all the difference.
Andy and Irrah are wonderful at keeping us in the loop, with regular updates through the day, lots of photos and a detailed care diary. We feel involved in her day.
Her days are full of learning through play, fresh air, outdoor exploring and plenty of fun. Their routine shows real experience and works so well with the little ones.
What stands out most is how genuinely they care. She is treated as an individual, not just one of the children, and it shows in her confidence and how happy she is. They are professional, reliable and kind.
We are so grateful to have found them and would recommend them without hesitation. We feel incredibly lucky to have them looking after our little girl. Thank you both for everything you do.
Nina and her team provide the kind of childcare that can allow you to get on with what you need to do, knowing your little one is safe and well looked after. Immediately after visiting Nina's setting, I knew that she was the right choice for us. Although there are more children than a traditional childminder, making the setting more similar to a nursery in some ways, the environment maintains a home-feel. There are no harsh bright lights, and the space is immaculately clean, which meant a great deal to us as a family. There is a lovely mixing of different ages - some very small babies all the way up to school age, meaning children can form relationships and bonds with others outside their peer group, which our little boy found very nurturing, especially as we have been awaiting our next child. Nina is also great with grandparents and other caregivers. Each time my mum came to do pick up, Nina was warm and friendly, expressing interest in everyone who uses her services. She has a radiant smile that makes you feel good! Her daughter and her husband, and the two assistants, are equally accommodating and sweet. The Christmas party Nina planned was amazing and she is great with birthdays. So many memories were made with her, and we will miss her very much. She is someone you can trust like you would a family member. Thank you Nina!
Cora
Donna has been caring for my children for years. She is a mum herself and knows what my children need. She is kind, caring, flexible and considerate. My two children love having Donna babysit them and she always provides a warm positive attitude. Nothing is ever too much trouble. We are lucky to have found a caring person that we can trust our children's safety with.
Caroline
We feel so lucky to have found Caz! Our daughter has been going to her for the past 3 months, and in that time we’ve seen such a lovely difference in her development and confidence.
She is happy to go, and it’s clear how comfortable and settled she feels there. She has built such a lovely bond with Caz in a relatively short time, which is a real testament to how caring, warm and nurturing she is.
Knowing that our daughter is so happy, well cared for and enjoying herself gives us such peace of mind. We couldn’t be happier with Caz and would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a childminder!
My child’s time with Dammie has been amazing and enriching she loves attending and is excited every week . Dammie has created a beautiful environment for the children my child has been going for weeks now and I have absolutely no complaints . I’d reccommend any parent wholeheartedly to send there child here. My child’s development has increased significantly the children are taken out and go on trips too ! I’m very happy my child and other children have access to such an incredible provider . Most importantly behind safety is how my child feels and she adores Dammie and being with the other children! She has no complaints and neither do i .
Our daughter has been with Okio for nearly three years and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Okio is engaging, patient, reliable and flexible, and provides a safe and nurturing environment for the children in her care.
As first time parents, we felt immediately at ease with Okio’s experience during the settling in period when our daughter was 9 months old and throughout her time with Okio, our daughter made wonderful friends and developed quickly.
Our daughter is always excited to spend the day with Okio; she loves the playgroups they go to, the different excursions and activities they do, and, of course, the delicious homemade food that Okio provides! We are always so impressed with the level of organisation and thought that Okio gives to each day that our daughter is with her.
Okio is a childminder that genuinely cares about children and their development. We recommend her to everyone we know and we feel very lucky to have found her 😊
I honestly feel like Colette has been God-sent to us. She’s so caring, reliable and flexible, and my daughter is really happy with her.
Colette is always organising different activities for the children and regularly sends us pictures and updates, which I absolutely love. She also pays attention to the little things, like making sure my daughter comes home in clean clothes.
I’m naturally a very nervous parent when my child isn’t with me, but with Colette I can actually go to work and feel at peace knowing my daughter is safe, happy and well looked after.
Colette is not only a childminder, she is my village.
I want to use this review to personally thank you for everything you are doing for Ella and my family. I'm so thankful I've found you.
Nancy Allwright was our care provider for our two sons. Nancy has good communication skills with both our sons and us parents. Nancy is honest, reliable and flexible, and if we need to change hours, she is always accommodating. Nancy always knows that the child's welfare is paramount above anything else. If the child were sick or hurt themselves, she would call to inform us. Nancy is friendly to both of our sons; they are both fond of her and enjoy spending time with Abbie (Nancy's daughter). Our older son is very shy and nervous, and our youngest son has hearing problems, but both children thrived being in Nancy's care and were very happy to be with her. Nancy has all the skills and qualities of an excellent childminder, and we know our children were secure and safe when being cared for by her.
We had a wonderful experience with Lenka and couldn’t recommend her highly enough. She was punctual and reliable, communicated clearly, and kept me regularly updated throughout the day, which provided great peace of mind.
She was fantastic with my 6-year-old, keeping him engaged with fun and age-appropriate activities and making sure he had a lovely, enjoyable day. She also prepared meals for him and handled his bedtime routine wonderfully, creating a calm and consistent end to the evening.
Lenka is caring, responsible, attentive, and genuinely went above and beyond. I am very grateful for how dependable and thoughtful she was, and my son had a great time with her. We would happily have her babysit again!
Brienne
I had such a positive experience with Lena and would happily recommend her to other parents.
Today was the first time my 7-month-old daughter had been cared for on her own by someone outside our family, so I was quite nervous about it. Before the booking, I contacted Lena and she was very thoughtful and reassuring from the beginning. She arranged a video call with me to understand my daughter’s routine, personality and needs, and also suggested a settle session beforehand. This gave my daughter a chance to get used to her, and gave us the opportunity to get to know each other before the actual childcare session.
Today, Lena looked after my daughter and took her out for some play time. She kept me updated and sent me photos while they were out, which really helped me feel reassured and know that my daughter was happy and well looked after. It was lovely to see how well they were getting along, and I could genuinely tell from my daughter’s expressions and reactions that she was comfortable with Lena and enjoyed spending time with her.
I was also really impressed by how well prepared Lena was. She had brought different things to keep a baby entertained, including music and toys, and clearly put thought into making the time enjoyable and engaging for her.
Most importantly, I felt that Lena was calm, caring, attentive and trustworthy. As a parent, being able to feel comfortable leaving your baby with someone else is incredibly important, and Lena gave me that confidence.
I’m very happy with the experience and would definitely contact Lena again whenever I need childcare in the future. Thank you so much, Lena!
I wouldn't recommend this childminder. I chose her partly because of her many positive reviews, so I was very disappointed by our experience.
My child started with settling-in sessions in August and began attending regularly in September. Before we started, we mutually agreed to give each other at least four weeks' notice, which is also stated in her own policy. Recently I gave written notice that my child would be moving to nursery in mid-November, well over four weeks away. Instead of giving us the same notice, she messaged on a Sunday afternoon to say my child could no longer attend from the next day and that her place would go to someone else. This left us with less than a day to find alternative childcare.
Earlier, while in her care, my child tripped and split her lip, which was bleeding and swollen. I wasn't contacted at the time, only told at collection, and I wasn't given any accident form.
Parents should be aware that her policies may not always be followed.
We are so glad to have found Sumera to be our son's childminder! She is kind, considerate and caring, and is very engaged with our son. She works with him hands-on through a variety of activities every day, taking into account his learning and capabilities while encouraging him to try new things. These activities include baking, painting, colouring, messy play, outdoor play, trips to the park and walks around the neighborhood.
As our son is naturally very curious and enjoys learning, Sumera draws on her previous experience as a teaching assistant by providing our son with learning materials and activities to support his development and he comes home excitedly talking about things that he has learned such as the 'red words', spellings, number bonds etc. We also get regular updates on how he is working towards his developmental milestones.
It is very clear to us that our son enjoys spending time with her. He often goes running to her home, excitedly talking about how he is looking forward to activities such as colouring and baking. At the same time, she recognises when he needs some downtime and provides him with a safe and comfortable space to rest when he is tired.
Our son is also well fed each day with a variety of meals, and during the hottest part of the summer she made sure he was provided with plenty of cool drinks and kept comfortable.
We are very happy with the care she provides and would definitely recommend her to other parents.
We enrolled our son with Kasia when he was 10 months old. Born during the Covid lockdown, he initially found it hard to settle, but thanks to Kasia’s patient, persistent care and warm encouragement, he soon felt secure and happy. We watched a beautiful transformation from a shy baby into an independent, confident little boy who embraced new places and routines with ease. He absolutely loved going to Kasia’s home each day.
Kasia planned her days thoughtfully, balancing stimulating activities with calm time, and she consistently offered healthy, varied meals and snacks. The learning opportunities she created—sensory play, outdoor exploration, stories, and age-appropriate crafts—supported his speech, social skills, and physical development. We were especially impressed by her clear communication and regular updates (photos, notes, and check-ins), which made us feel involved and reassured.
Beyond caring for our son, Kasia was a trusted partner to us as parents. She shared practical advice on routines, sleep, eating, and gentle behaviour strategies, always respecting our preferences and working together on consistency between home and childcare. Her home was welcoming, safe, and well-organised, with a lovely outdoor space that our son adored. She promoted kindness, manners, and independence in a nurturing way, and it showed in how confidently he played with other children and tackled new challenges.
We were deeply grateful for the love, professionalism, and dedication Kasia brought every day. We couldn’t have asked for a better start for our son, and we recommended her wholeheartedly to any family looking for a caring, reliable, and development-focused childminder.