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.
Rating Distribution
4.9 from 74,967 reviews
We are so deeply sad to leave Ramani following our move away from Croydon. I truly cannot recommend her highly enough! From day one, she created such a warm, clean, and welcoming homely atmosphere.
My son absolutely loved going to Ramani's house every single day—he was always so happy, energetic, and eager to walk through her door. It gave us complete peace of mind knowing he was in such a positive, nurturing, and safe environment.
On top of her incredible care, the meals Ramani provided were outstanding—always fresh, clean, and packed with high-quality protein to keep his energy up throughout the day.
We will miss her immensely, and if you are looking for a childminder in Croydon who will truly care for your child like family, look no further than Ramani. We are so grateful for everything she has done for our family!
My son started going to Miss Kavitha when he was just 8 months old, and from the very beginning, she along cared for him as though he were her own child.
I still remember meeting Aunty Kavitha for the first time. Her positivity and warmth were so welcoming, and I immediately felt that I could trust her with my little one. I had my fair share of worries, and on several occasions I was concerned about my son’s development. Aunty was always so reassuring, patient and encouraging, reminding me that every child develops at their own pace and that he would be okay. Her reassurance gave me so much comfort during those moments.
Over time, aunty has become so much more than a childminder to us - she has genuinely become family. We affectionately call her “Aunty”, and that says everything about the special bond she has built with our son and with all of us.
Knowing that my son is happy, loved, cared for and safe when he is with her has been priceless. She has played such an important role in his early years, and we will always be grateful for the love, patience and care she has given him.
Thank you, Aunty Kavitha and everyone there, for being such a wonderful part of our son’s life and our family. We couldn’t have asked for anyone better to care for our little boy. ❤️
I feel so lucky we stumbled across Lee on our search for a childminder. Lee provides a stable, fun, and educational setting and my son absolutely adores him. They have lots of outside time, gardening and looking after the chickens.
Jude has come such a long way since being with Lee, and he has thrived in this smaller, more personal setting. I have such trust in Lee, when my son is with him I don’t need to worry about a thing! Highly recommend Lee as a childminder, we couldn’t be happier :)
Catriona
Firuja has been looking after our baby girl since 9months old till date (She will be 2years in October 2026). Firuja is very flexible, friendly and always communicate really well when required. Her place is tidy and comfortable for kids to play, which was why we chose her despite other options we had at the beginning. I definitely recommend her to anyone looking for her service.
Nadia has been looking after my son since he was 8 months old. He is now nearly 3 and about to start pre-school so we very (very) sadly have to say goodbye.
Nadia is one of the kindest, calmest & most patient people I have ever met (even with toddlers!). She has an absolute heart of gold and has been such an incredible, warm, supportive caregiver to my son. She is very adaptive and flexible, catering to his every need (and to ours!)
Even my daughter who is 4 and only sees Nadia at pick up and drop-off time absolutely loves her. Nadia is such a bright, happy, positive, calm influence, we will be so sad not to see her so often but she will definitely be in our lives for good!
I cannot recommend Nadia highly enough. She understands and listens to parents' needs, is the most loving and caring adult to small children and goes above and beyond to ensure our little ones feel loved and safe. Whoever gets her next, you are a lucky family!
Jess D
Our children (1B, 3G) absolutely adore Veronika. She provides such wonderful care and we couldn’t be happier.
She ensures the children have a variety of activities and attend local groups. She is great with communication and sends updates/pictures throughout the day. She really understands child development and meets our children's needs.
We feel extremely blessed to have her in our lives. Couldn’t recommend her enough.
EMILY
We arranged with Gemma to take our son in the January to start on the September. We had a number of setaling in sessions Cancled but we was ok as she was a “professional”
The Sunday before my partner was due back work after 13 months we got a text cancelling the child care that weeks my partner had to take unpaid leave.
Through the whole experience communcicaton was pore would text canceling then ghost you for days at a time then had the audacity to say chasing her for answers was causing her strees.
We understand she had family problems but the way she was treating us was causing us a lot of stress
I can not reccomend Millie Moos enough! I was very nervous finding someone to care for my daughter but through recommendation, I found Sarah & Mandy. As soon as I met the ladies I felt at ease and the nerves soon disappeared about leaving my daughter. They both do a brilliant job with all the children and its clear they care so much about them all. My daughter has come on heeps since joining, from her talking, to her numbers, letters, her manners and even trying new foods. I feel like I can always speak to both Sarah & Mandy if I need any advice. I get daily check ins/photos on what my daughter is upto that day and weekly progress at the end of the week. Millie moos is also so so clean. Just the perfect place for the little ones, thank you so much, we would be lost without u xx
We honestly couldn’t be happier with the care our 16-month-old has received since starting with Gemma in July. From the very beginning, she has made us feel completely comfortable and reassured that our little one is in the best possible hands.
She goes above and beyond to make every day fun, exciting and full of new experiences. She does lots of different activities with her, helping her learn, explore and develop while making sure she has lots of fun along the way. We especially love that she takes her out on lovely days out to places such as farms and parks, giving her the opportunity to explore the world around her and enjoy lots of fresh air and new experiences.
We also really appreciate the regular updates and all the lovely pictures we receive throughout the day. It means so much being able to see what she’s been getting up to and seeing her happy little face enjoying herself.
It’s clear how much care, patience and effort she puts into looking after the children, and we feel so lucky to have found someone who genuinely cares about our little girl. She has settled in so well and absolutely loves going, which gives us such peace of mind.
We would highly recommend her to any parent looking for a kind, caring and trustworthy childminder. We couldn’t ask for anyone better to look after our little girl.
I honestly don’t think I could put into words how grateful I am to Princess and the setting for everything they have done for my daughter.
My daughter started when she was just 12 months old, which was such a big step for us. As a mum, leaving your baby in someone else’s care for the first time can feel very emotional and worrying, but the settling-in week was so gentle and comfortable. Princess made sure my daughter felt safe, happy and loved, and that gave me the reassurance I needed.
Princess has genuinely played such a special role in my daughter’s life and development. What makes her stand out is that her care feels completely genuine. You can see the love, patience and kindness she has towards the children. It isn’t just about looking after them — she really gets to know them, encourages them and celebrates their little milestones.
One moment that will always stay with me is watching my daughter learn to walk. Princess supported and encouraged her throughout that stage, helping her build the confidence to take those steps independently. Seeing my daughter become such a confident little walker with Princess’s encouragement was incredibly special for me as her mum.
There is also so much joy in the setting. Princess plays music for the children and encourages them to dance and express themselves, creating an environment where they feel comfortable being themselves. There are arts and crafts, forest play and so many different activities that allow the children to explore, learn and develop their independence.
And the artwork! My daughter has come home so proud of the things she has made — from her jellyfish to her rainbow — and she is always so excited to show me. There is something really special about seeing a little piece of artwork your child has created themselves and knowing they have been encouraged to be creative and independent.
The food deserves a special mention too. The lunches honestly look like gourmet meals! They are healthy, nutritious and freshly made from scratch, and my daughter has enjoyed every single dish. Knowing she is being given such lovely, wholesome meals while she is there gives me another level of reassurance.
The setting is also incredibly clean and hygienic, which is especially important when caring for babies and young children.
Princess’s communication has always been gentle, caring and reassuring. As a parent, knowing that you can communicate openly and be kept reassured makes such a difference. I have never felt like my daughter is simply “at childcare” — I feel like she is somewhere where she is genuinely known, cared for and encouraged.
Looking back at how much my daughter has grown since she started at just 12 months old makes me emotional. She has developed her confidence, independence, creativity and physical skills, and Princess has been such an important part of that journey.
I will always be grateful that my daughter had Princess during such an important stage of her early life. She has given her so much encouragement, love and confidence, and as a mum, that means more to me than I can say.
Thank you, Princess, for caring for my daughter as genuinely as you do. ❤️
I have regularly used Toni over the last 10 years to mind my three children before and after school, and I am happy to say that she has surpassed my expectations about what a child minder is capable of.
She quickly developed an understanding with each of my children, spotting and addressing each of their individual and complex needs. This resulted in a welcoming, calm and relaxed environment were, not only did I feel safe in trusting her with the well-being of my children, but my children actually looked forward to their time with her in their 'second home'.
Her teaching experience also came as invaluable resource if my children struggled with their homework, allowing her to support their learning, and encouraging further development.
After having a bad experience with a previous child minder, I cannot stress enough how lucky my wife and I are to have found Toni, and I know you will feel the same once you meet her too.
Yoli has been looking after our daughter for almost two years now. Since the first day, we have always felt Yoli's kindness and positivity. She is an incredible person, her professionalism and knowledge is impressive! And the connection between our daughter and Yoli happened so quickly (between Yoli and me as well! 😀).
Our little one always seems so happy with Yoli and talks about her with such excitement.
The setting is very clean, and there's a great variety of foods.
Yoli always takes the time to update us on our daughter's day and notices the little things that make such a difference. We always feel supported and understood.
We are so grateful to have found Yoli <3 She is absolute treasure and we can't recommend her enough!
We love you, Yoli!
Scarlett has been looking after our daughter for almost two years now.
Since the first day, we have never had any doubt that our little one would be well taken care of.
Scarlett is really kind, very patient and so understanding. We love her so much we dread the day our daughter will have to leave to go to school.
Setting is very clean, there's great variety of food, and we always receive all the support and advice we need.
Scarlett notices every little detail about our daughter and feeds it back to us.
We couldn't love her more! 100 stars!
Marzena looked after our three kids when they were 5, 4 and 1 year old and she is an excellent nanny. She is caring and forms a lovely bond with the children, they immediately felt at ease and safe with her, loved having her around and had wonderful days with her. She managed my older kids nursery and school runs and then spent time with the youngest, taking her to a variety of play dates and classes. She was always proactive in suggesting activities and made sure my daughter had interactions with other kids and plenty of outside play. She is also an excellent cook - from home made fish cakes, to lasagnes and meatballs - the kids adored her food. She’s super aware of nutrition and makes sure they eat a balanced diet. You can tell Marzena has a nursery background - she knows all the things to look out for, when they are unwell, cranky or in the midst of a tantrum. Marzena has endless energy and passion for the kids - from playing football with my oldest, to offering plenty of cuddles for my middle one to entertaining my youngest - she’s a fantastic person to have around your children. She’s also lovely to have around the house - she’s punctual and reliable, always in touch if needed and very independent in running the kids days. She will be a wonderful nanny for the next family.
Anna
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My daughter has been cared for by Pam since she was 10 months old, and she is now three and a half. She attends Monday to Thursday, 8am–5pm, and I genuinely couldn't be happier with the care, love and attention she has received over the past three and a half years.
Pam has been so much more than someone who simply looks after my daughter while I'm at work. She has supported me as a parent, helped me build confidence, guided us through weaning and has always been there with sensible, caring advice whenever my daughter has been unwell. She has supported us through things such as constipation, dietary changes and administering medication when needed. I have always felt that my daughter's individual needs are understood and genuinely matter.
My daughter absolutely loves going to Pam's. She has a wonderful relationship with Pam and her husband and genuinely sees them as an additional set of grandparents. That means an enormous amount to me because, above everything else, I wanted my daughter to feel safe, secure, loved and at home.
Pam's home is exceptionally clean, warm and homely. It never feels institutional or like a nursery; it feels like a real home, which was exactly what I wanted when my daughter was 10 months old. She has a fantastic selection of toys and regularly rotates them, which keeps things fresh and interesting for the children while also keeping the space organised and uncluttered.
I also want to clarify two points mentioned in another recent review because I was personally present during the settling-in session referred to.
Regarding the clothing, the child arrived without a spare change of clothes and subsequently wore some of my daughter's clothes. I was there at the time and was completely comfortable with this. The parent also thanked us for lending the clothes and later returned them. I have also been in situations where my daughter has unexpectedly needed spare clothes, so I know these things happen.
I was also present during the settling-in session and did not see the cleaner being left responsible for supervising the child. The cleaner had been cleaning and had finished, while I was there, and Pam was caring for the children. I therefore wanted to clarify that this was not what I witnessed.
I can only speak from my own experience, and mine has been overwhelmingly positive. After three and a half years, I have never had a concern about the standard of care my daughter receives. Quite the opposite — I have enormous trust in Pam and feel incredibly lucky that we found her.
Pam has helped my daughter grow into the happy, confident little girl she is today, while also supporting me as a parent along the way. She now also drops my daughter off at preschool and collects her, which has been incredibly helpful.
Choosing childcare is a huge decision, and I know how difficult it can feel to leave your child with someone for the first time. I would wholeheartedly recommend Pam to any parent looking for a caring, trustworthy and genuinely homely childcare environment.
After three and a half years, I have absolutely no hesitation in giving Pam five stars. She has been a fantastic part of my daughter's life and of ours as a family, and I am extremely grateful for everything she has done for us.
Our daughter was looked after by Sally three days a week from age 1-3yrs, she had a wonderful experience with Sally and is now transitioning well to a busier nursery setting. We feel very lucky to have found Sally and cannot recommend her highly enough.
Sally provides a great combination of home-from-home care for little ones, alongside learning and development activities, daily outings, and social interaction with a small group of other children. Sally is warm and caring and developed a strong bond with our daughter, she is also very calm and professional and offers a depth of experience in looking after babies and toddlers. Our daughter loved going to Sally’s and benefited from having a reliable routine, while Sally remained responsive to her individual and changing needs as she grew.
We always felt completely happy and reassured leaving our daughter in Sally's care and enjoyed the daily updates and photos. Thank you Sally we are grateful for you!
You will not find a better childminder than Jen! On hearing my daughter’s first childminder was closing its doors I panicked. She had been there since she was 4 months old and I had planned on her staying until she was of school age. I needn’t have worried at all. I was recommended Jen by a friend and we were fortunate that she had availability.
From day one Jen made my daughter, and our family, feel comfortable and supported. She opened her home and family to ours and will go above and beyond for the children in her care. A day with Jen isn’t just childcare, it’s adventure, learning, exploring, challenging, calming and fun. From the extra curricular activities to the delicious home cooked meals, my daughter loved every moment as a Little Owl and Jen will always remain such an important person our lives.
If you’re reading this and looking for a childminder, you’ve absolutely struck gold with this one. We certainly did.
