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.
Anisha is just great. She looked after my 3 year old multiple times over several weeks and was very nurturing and caring. Anisha has a gentle way with little ones, ensuring they're always safe and happy. I'd definitely recommend her to any parent looking for help with childcare!
Laian
Paint the rainbow is amazing! My children love it, always beaming smile at drop off and never want to leave! Shiree and Chanel are so lovely, full of cuddles and laughter. Shiree is so organised and attentive, planning daily fun activities, educational circle time and the most delicious home cooked meals. Overall the childcare is wonderful. The staff accommodate for each child’s needs and varying personalities whilst providing parents with regular updates. I feel very fortunate to have found Paint the Rainbow and would recommend to any parents!
Alice
I am very happy with Rashi Childminder. My child is 6 years old, and this was his first time going to a childminder during the school holidays. At first, it was difficult, but now I am completely stress-free because he loves going to Rashi’s place.
In my opinion, Rashi is the best at looking after children. She is kind, patient, and very professional. My child always felt safe and comfortable, and I could see real progress in his confidence and learning.
Communication was excellent. I was always kept informed about daily activities and received photos and videos showing how much my child was enjoying his time. I would highly recommend Rashi to any parent looking for a reliable and caring childminder.
As a first time mom, I was so nervous leaving my son, but Carla and Luis made me feel at ease from the very first settling in day. They have a brilliant set up with lots of toys and activities for the children to enjoys, and a very safe environment. Great home cooked meals/ snacks and always flexible and accommodating. Great communication with regular updates with pictures and videos everyday. They cared for Jackson as if their own. Jackson loved them and enjoyed everyday with them. You cannot get any better!
We unfortunately moved house and out of the area and that is the only reason we had to move Jackson otherwise we would have stayed until he was ready for school. Truly felt like home from home and I will be forever grateful for their care. I would recommend 100% without a doubt.
I can't express enough how grateful we are for the exceptional care that Ellie has provided for our family. From the very first time we met, Ellie put us at ease with her warm personality and natural ability to connect with our children. She has been a constant source of joy for our kids.
Whether it's preparing fun or educational activities, ensuring our children stay on a routine, or providing thoughtful updates throughout the day, she consistently exceeds our expectations. She doesn't just watch over our kids; she’s a positive role model, helping them grow, learn, and develop in meaningful ways.
We couldn’t be more grateful for the care and love she gives our three children. I wholeheartedly recommend her to any family looking for a warm, caring, and reliable nanny or babysitter. She is a gem!
Derek
Thank you for being the best child minder ever
You don't understand how happy I feel you having him and seeing how happy he is to be with you.
Love seeing all the activities you do with him and teaching him Portuguese
He's looking forward to seeing you this week after the Christmas holiday
Steve
My son was in this childminder’s care for approximately five months, from the last week of July 2025 until 19 December 2025.
During this time, we were repeatedly asked to collect our son early or keep him at home for several days for unclear or inconsistent reasons. On multiple occasions, minor issues such as a slightly soiled nappy were treated as serious concerns and used as a reason to send him home. This caused us significant stress, especially as the health concerns raised by the childminder were later confirmed by medical professionals to be unfounded.
I was also uncomfortable with the way the childminder spoke about other children in her care. She frequently criticised them to me, saying they cried too much, used dummies excessively, or that their parents “didn’t care.” This felt unprofessional and inappropriate.
Financially, we paid a £1,000 deposit. At the end of the arrangement, £250 of this deposit was owed back to us, in addition to £50 for a day she cancelled childcare at very short notice. On our son’s final day, she messaged at 5:00am to say she was unwell and could not care for him, but refused to refund the day, referring to her contract terms. We dispute this, particularly as she now claims no signed contract was returned, despite us being confident we did return it in paper form.
We paid in full for all care provided. For December 2025, she cared for our son for 15 days (three weeks), which cost £750. Despite proper notice being given on 19 November 2025 that we would be ending care on 19 December 2025, she has refused to return the remaining £300 owed to us (£250 deposit balance + £50 cancelled day).
After raising our dissatisfaction with the service and mentioning that we would leave an honest review, we were blocked and all communication was cut off.
Based on our experience, I strongly advise parents to read the contract very carefully, especially regarding deposits, notice periods, and what happens if the childminder cancels care. Clarify everything in writing and keep copies of all signed documents and payments.
Unfortunately, our experience did not match the caring and professional image initially presented.
In my partner's words, "Kelly is a godsend". I read a recent review that described Kelly as an extended member of the family and that is exactly how it feels. Our daughter started with Kelly at only 7 months old and had been with Kelly for nearly 2 years until we moved outside of London. We are heartbroken that we had to say "goodbye" to Kelly and her wonderful family. However, we hope to keep in contact and we will miss seeing her almost daily.
From day one of contact Kelly was professional and friendly. Upon first meeting it was clear that Kelly exuded warmth and kindness, her home was clean and cosy filled to the brim with different toys and activities for little ones. As first time parents, Kelly took the time to walk us through the process, funding and contracts, expectations, EYFS framework and showed us all her documents. We were nervous of course, but within a week of our daughter starting with Kelly we felt reassured... and now nearly 2 years later, we know we made the right choice!
Our daughter has THRIVED under Kelly's care. Kelly goes above and beyond for all the children she looks after. From activities and play in the home to support their learning and development to going out into the community and exploring. Not only did Kelly extend warmth and care to our daughter, but to us as parents. Kelly is great at communication and updated us via Whatsapp along with pictures of our daughter doing various activities and smiling. Kelly supported us as parents and with Kelly's 20+ years of experience professionally and as a mum herself, we were always keen to take any advice and guidance Kelly had to offer. We worked so well together. All the effort, love and care Kelly has poured into our daughter will never be forgotten.
Kelly, you will always be a part of our daughter's story. Thank you and your wonderful children for opening up your home and hearts to our little girl.
We cannot recommend Kelly enough. She has all the qualities and experience you can wish for as a childminder.
Tamsyn
We really couldn’t ask for more from a childminder. From day one our son has been happy and comfortable with Estelle. He smiles with delight when we mention her name at home and when he sets off for her house on a Monday morning. It’s heartwarming how happy he is on his days with her and that he will no doubt have wonderful adventures in nature or cultural visits in central London. Estelle involves the children in the practicalities of the day too - shopping for lunch at the local butcher, preparing healthy fresh meals, tidying the kitchen and brushing their own teeth. Our son comes home looking bright and well each day. Estelle speaks French and English so already at the age of 3 our son has some understanding of a second language. Estelle provides a rich, nurturing, respectful and fun environment and we know how extremely lucky we are to have found her.
We are extremely grateful to have found Seda as our maternity nurse. She has been a very special member of our family over the Christmas period. From the very beginning, she has been highly professional, reliable, and genuinely caring. As first-time parents, having someone with her experience and calm confidence has given us tremendous peace of mind.
Our baby is now three months old, and it is heart-warming to see how he smiles at her every morning when she arrives, which speaks volumes about the bond and trust she has built with him. Seda’s background working in a NICU unit made us feel completely secure, especially when we needed to step out knowing our baby was in expert hands.
Seda consistently goes above and beyond in her work. She is always attentive and proactive, whether that means ensuring proper tummy time, engaging our baby in developmental activities, or keeping his nursing and care area organised and clean.
She is warm, dedicated, and truly exceptional. We would recommend Seda without hesitation to any family looking for a highly skilled, compassionate, and trustworthy maternity nurse.
Renee
Gosia has been absolutely amazing for both me and my son. From the very beginning, she helped me feel calm, reassured, and able to trust someone with my child, which was something I really struggled with as a mum. Her kindness, patience, and understanding made such a big difference to my confidence and peace of mind.
She not only cared for my son but also supported me as a mother, helping me see that it is okay to take time for myself without feeling guilty. This support meant more to me than I can express.
Although my son could sometimes be a little moody, he truly loved being with Gosia. He learned so much during his time with her, became more independent, and grew comfortable being away from me for a few hours. I am incredibly grateful for the care, warmth, and encouragement she gave us both and would highly recommend her to any parent looking for a loving and supportive childminder. <3
Victoria has been looking after my three-year-old son for the last two years and I’ve seen such a great improvement in how he interacts with other children. He never wants to leave her setting and whenever I drop him there and pick him up, he has the biggest smile on his face. She really is one in a million.
We couldn’t be happier with the care our son has received with Mahalah. He has been with her since September and she has been absolutely amazing. From the very beginning she showed such empathy and understanding towards my emotions around handing my little boy over at such a young age, which made the transition so much easier. She has made him feel truly welcomed, safe, and well cared for, always accommodating his needs as a young baby. Her communication is excellent and reassuring, and it gives us real peace of mind knowing he is in such caring hands.
CassieS
It is with the highest regard that we write this review for Karolina, who was our nanny from March 2020 to December 2022.
Karolina joined us to look after our one year old son as I returned back to full-time work after 12 months maternity leave. She also helped provide wrap-around care for our then three and a half year old son too.
What we didn’t realise when we hired Karolina, is that she would join just as the world shifted in March 2020, and we suddenly found ourselves navigating Covid and the intense demands of lockdown together. Our professional relationship with Karolina very quickly transitioned into a lasting personal friendship, and she became an indispensable part of our family during one of the most challenging, yet formative periods. We felt incredibly lucky to have found her!
In uncertain times, Karolina’s calm presence was a constant source of support and stability. She is exceptionally efficient, organised and has impeccable time management skills, ensuring a smooth-running household even in chaos!
Throughout her time with us, Karolina expertly guided us through various transitions with the boys including breastfeeding, sleep routines, teething and our eldest’s move from nursery to ‘big school.’
Karolina balances her deeply kind and compassionate nature with an effective ability to set and maintain necessary boundaries. This ensured the boys felt both nurtured and secure in a structured environment.
Karolina knows Stoke Newington and Hackney extremely well with knowledge of a variety of classes and all the kid’s hotspots. Come rain or shine, she ensured the boys had lots of time outdoors. She is very well known in the area and is very highly sought after—rightfully so.
A decision for me to take a career break to spend more time with the boys meant we no longer needed Karolina. We were very sad to see her go. Although, in many ways, she never left! We are still friends with Karolina and her lovely son, Bruno; and we still see them regularly for catch-ups, play dates, sleepover’s and special celebrations (birthdays, Halloween etc).
Karolina will always be a part of our lives going forward. She is a rare gem, and we cannot recommend her highly enough. Any family would be incredibly fortunate to have her as their nanny.
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Claire is absolutely amazing. She drops my daughter at school a few mornings a week and my daughter is always happy to see Claire. She is always approachable, professional and provides a variety of activities for my daughter to do before school. Claire goes above and beyond and has even spent her free time organising treats for the children she looks after. Would definitely recommend Claire to all.
We were lucky enough to find Liz after struggling for years to get our 2.5yr old son to sleep through the night, or at least to stop waking every three hours...! The wakes were so regular that we were taking turns to sleep on his floor.
We got Liz to stay at ours for three nights, she based herself in a spare room, monitored all the wakings and guided me on how best to respond each time. My son is incredibly strong willed and persistent, he tried every trick in the book multiple times to get me to cuddle him to sleep, but Liz's agile methodology and encouragement eventually paid off - he now sleeps through pretty much every night.
After the in person sessions Liz gave us an extraordinary amount of additional help by text, to iron out the issues and prevent any relapses.
Liz is wonderfully kind, caring and trustworthy person, and her bespoke approach is very effective. We're very grateful to her for all the help and the outcome that we got to.
Marta has been an amazing childminder for our family and I honestly don’t know what we’d do without her. From the very first settling-in session, she made my child feel safe, welcome and excited to come back. Her home is warm, clean and organised, with lots of activities planned each day – from crafts and baking to outdoor play and local trips. Marta’s communication is excellent; she always lets us know how the day has gone and shares little updates and photos, which really puts my mind at ease. I’ve noticed a huge difference in my child’s confidence, speech and social skills since starting with her. She is reliable, flexible when we’ve needed extra help, and clearly loves what she does. I would highly recommend Marta to any parent looking for a caring, trustworthy and professional childminder.
