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 71,981 reviews
Funhouse is so much more than a childcare setting. It’s a warm, bustling home where a little family of children of all ages come together everyday. To play, be creative, learn and most importantly be totally themselves.
Stephen is a consummate professional who cares about the welfare of each child beyond what any nursery setting possibly could. (In our opinion) anything from sleep, illness, mood, or just what a fastidious toddler fancies to eat that day! Whatever the ‘thing is’ however big or small Stephen and his team strive to help.
Our son is 3 and has been attending Fun House (or as its fondly known ‘Jean and Stephens’) for 2 years. We firmly believe that our bright, kind and bold son has become the child he is, partly because of the way he is treated by Stephen and his team. With a kindness, a reassuring firmness and level of respect that only someone who truly understands children and their development could offer.
Our second son will be joining the crew in the Spring. The feeling of reassurance I have to know that he will be attending a safe and positive setting has made the weeks leading up to the end of my maternity leave and the handover so much easier to come to terms with.
I’d love for them to be the best kept secret in St Albans, but if you’re looking for a childminder in St Albans this is the one to get in touch with!
LC36
My son has been with Liz for the last three months after he started in October, at just 9 months old. I was incredibly anxious about putting my son into a childcare setting at such a long age, but Liz made the transition back to work from maternity leave both smooth and stress-free, as I know my little one is in an environment where he is cared for and thriving. Liz is incredibly communicative and provides detailed logs of my sons days and activities, along with pictures, which are always lovely to see. My son is incredibly happy with Liz - he beams with excitement when we show up at the door each morning.
It is very clear how much Liz cares for each child she looks after and how passionate she is about her work, this is reflected in just how happy my son is to be there each day.
Libby
Moving my little girl from a nursery setting to a childminder was the best decision i could have made. From the very beginning Holly house made my little girls transition so easy and was handled with such care, patience, and understanding that it instantly put me at ease.
I couldn’t be happier with the care my little girl has received. From day one, the warmth, patience, and genuine love shown everyday have been nothing but outstanding. Me and my little girl feel safe, valued, and she is so excited to go each day, which speaks volumes.
The environment is always welcoming, stimulating, and perfectly suited to support learning through play. Activities are thoughtfully planned, encouraging creativity, confidence, and development, while routines provide a reassuring sense of structure. This has helped my little girl not only develop with Holly’s house childminding but also at home.
Communication is excellent — I am always kept informed and feel completely involved in my little girls progress. Most importantly, she is thriving: happy, confident, and created friends.
Finding someone you trust completely with your child is priceless, and i truly feel I’ve found a gem. Seeing my little girl come home smiling, happy and talking about her day is priceless. I would recommend Holly without hesitation to any parent looking for exceptional care. 💖 absolutely fantastic
Both my children go to Mary, one being 3 and the other just turned 1 and she is amazing with them both. My eldest rushes in ready to play and my little one practically leaps out my arms to her. It’s so reassuring know they are safe and having fun as well as Mary giving regular updates throughout the day. I truly don’t think there’s anywhere better for my children to be and I would highly recommend. They’re forever out on adventures, seeing other children or going to groups, Mary really does care about children and their development
charlie
Our son started here last year he took to Dee as soon as they meet. We felt so comfortable leaving never having any issues at drop off. He tells he’s had such a great day every time also what he has learned in that day. Dee is very professional and one of the nicest people we have met. Couldn’t wish for a better childminder.
Dee is so very professional in her approach but yet so child led, my little one has come on leaps and bounds and it’s all down to the educational play.
Dee is easy to deal with, a great communicator and I feel so reassured that my little one is so happy in her company.
It’s hard sending your little one anywhere and I am so pleased I choose Dee!
Modestine came to me as a post-natal doula - she was exceptional and helped me a lot in my postpartum journey. She provided me lot of emotional support and helped with overall
Household activities. Modestine’s constant encouragement significantly improved my breastfeeding. She is highly professional and open in her communications. She made notes of my entire postpartum journey which I absolutely cherish now. I was very impressed with her doula work so I hired her as a nanny for my baby. Modestine quickly made strong connection with my baby and looked after her very well, helping with her milestones, feeding and keeping her properly stimulated. My daughter and I both miss her and hope she can work with us again in future. Modestine is natural with babies , she is kind and affectionate. I cannot recommend her enough.
My son has been attending Suzy’s home for nearly two years, since he was just 11 months old, and I truly couldn’t have wished for a better “home away from home” for him. Suzy has a natural warmth with children, who clearly adore her. She takes exceptional care of their wellbeing and makes the effort to really know each child, thoughtfully responding to their individual needs.
Suzy is incredibly reliable; although I’m sure she must get unwell from time to time, in almost two years she has always been open, which we have hugely appreciated while juggling busy jobs. She provides wonderful, nutritious meals and plans well-structured days that include visits to local places of interest.
I couldn’t have asked for better care for my son and am extremely grateful to Suzy for looking after him so beautifully. I would not hesitate to recommend her.
We are extremely happy with shilpa and her team. She is professional, caring, and clearly very experienced. We receive daily updates, which is very reassuring, and she has a great team who all work well together. she provides homemade fresh meals. She is very creative and always keeps the children engaged with fun and stimulating activities. My son has become noticeably more confident within just a few days of joining, which speaks volumes about the supportive and nurturing environment she provides. I would highly recommend her to any parent
As a friend, Kim has taken care of our children over the past 12 years . She has provided a nurturing, safe and engaging environment, supporting our children's learning and development through a range of age-appropriate activities and outdoor play. I would 100% recommend her to care for your children, you couldn't ask for a nicer, more accommodating and caring person than Kim!
Ben has been looking after our son, who is now 20 months old, since September 2025 full time, and we honestly couldn’t be happier with the care he has provided.
From the very beginning, Ben put us completely at ease. Leaving your child with someone else at such a young age can feel daunting, but Ben’s calm, thoughtful and professional approach reassured us very quickly. Our son settled in almost immediately and has always been genuinely happy and excited to go.
Ben is fantastic at communicating with parents. He regularly keeps us updated on what our son has been doing, what books he’s enjoying, what he’s learning and how his day has gone, often with photos as well. He really takes the time to understand each child as an individual — their interests, favourite foods, words they’re learning and little details about home life — which helps the children feel comfortable, secure and valued.
We have seen a real improvement in our son’s confidence, communication and social development, and we genuinely feel Ben has played a big part in this. He offers a wide range of engaging activities, both at home and on regular outings which my son really enjoys.
We highly highly recommend Ben to anyone looking for childminders.
I would recommend Sonia to friends and family, or anyone who is looking for a capable, kind and calm child minder to look after their little ones. It have been over 1 year since my daughter is in Sonia s care and we had a very positive experience so far. My daughter likes Sonia a lot, speaks about her at home all the time and looks at her with admiration. My daughter has developed very nicely, made friends, has good cognitive progression and her communication skills improve by the day. Overall , we very happy with Sonia 😊
Livia
My daughter came to Penny from 2023 - 2025 when she started at Preschool. We absolutely loved sending her there. She took on all sorts of fun activities, creating crafts and coming home with lots of stories of fun things she had done. Penny provided structured feedback on her development that really reassured us that she was providing structured play and activities aimed at children's development. My daughter made friends with the other children there and adored Penny and her family. Penny is very warm and friendly, treats the kids with so much care and knows so much about every child that comes to her. I couldn't recommend her enough.
My daughter is almost 2 and has been with Liz for about 8 months. Since joining Little Explorers, her confidence has grown and she has progressed so much. She was very quiet and shy when she first joined, but now she gets excited to go and happily waves me goodbye with a big smile, which is so reassuring.
Liz keeps us updated daily with what she’s been up to, what she’s eaten and how she’s slept, plus weekly photos and a rundown of their week. The children do a great mix of indoor and outdoor activities, and it’s clear how much care and effort Liz puts in. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Little Explorers to anyone looking for a childminder - Liz has been fantastic with my little girl!
Toni looked after my daughter for 2 years like a member of her own family. From the moment I met Toni, I knew she was the right child minder for us. Toni is very organised and professional, personalising her care to suit each child. Toni arranges regular trips out as well as spending quality time providing educational and creative activities. My daughter thrived in her care. We have a similar approach to raising children and we are very grateful to the solid foundation Toni has helped to provide. We have much to treasure (art work, diaries and photos) when we look back on this special time in our daughter‘s life.
Mrs B
Was recommended Taian as a maternity nurse through a friend. I had given birth to twins and knew it would be a struggle to get rest and adjust to life in a now six person household with a plan C-section. Taian came over made suggestions for the nursery before twins were born and worked with us for the first three months. We did a mixture of day and night shifts to help get adjusted and to give me a break.. boy is she strong! Taian completed multiple 24 hour shift on days when I was struggling, sometimes last minute. It was the care and reassurance that the whole family needed to get the through. She gave knowledgeable advice on breastfeeding troubleshooting, good sleep hygiene and recommended a number of things to improve life of twins. The older children really bonded with her she made a good effort to make us all feel at ease. Away from maternity nursing and we have booked her forsome ad hoc Nanny/babysitting and it's a joy to have her in the home. We are really lucky to have found her and as a family formed a great bond. Even when visibly tired always working with a smile, such a calming nurturing individual. Taian prepared some really tasty meals for us and is a well rounded skilled Lady! Thank you we are very grateful xx
Naima looks after our daughter who is a toddler.
Picking a childminder is difficult, but Naima made us feel very comfortable during after our initial conversation. She is very personable and approachable, and has a great rapport with our daughter. As busy parents we have found it helpful that she has been proactive in guiding us through the early stages; making recommendations around transitioning from formula to cows milk, reduction of dummy use, suitable footwear to assist toddling, and setting periodic goals for our daughter for each term.
Naima is extremely organised and uses the Baby’s Days app to keep us updated on our daughter regularly. The photos we receive of our daughter happily playing are often the highlight of our day and offers us a lot of reassurance.
We would highly recommend Naima to other parents - finding a good fit for your child and someone who is also organised on the paperwork and administrative side is tremendously helpful.
My little girl has been going to Danielle for nearly 3 years and she just loves going.
Danielle has introduced my daughter to so many new experiences, has helped my daughter become a independent young girl with manners, respect and a outgoing adventurous personality.
I can't recommend Danielle enough as a childminder, not only does she have the relevant experience and qualifications but she has a genuine passion for encouraging and nurturing children.
At first, I was unsure about what type of childcare I wanted to pursue for my child. Then Gilly messaged me and invited me to do a tour of her setting and get to know her. From the start, Gilly made me feel comfortable and answered any questions I had. As someone from an ethnic background, Gilly is very adaptable to making sure my child knows their culture and celebrates any holidays that we would at home. She showed me all the sensory toys available and the curriculum that all the children will be learning. Shes skilled in sign language and does exercise with the children too which made me really happy to hear as she goes above and beyond for the children she cares for. I’m really grateful I found Gilly and I’m looking forward to my child to be cared by her. I feel comfortable knowing my child will be cared for in a home like setting with someone who genuinely cares about children, their development and their well being. Thank you Gilly.
