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.
Our child has attended Timeless Montessori, run by Annabel, for nearly a year now, and we continue to be impressed by the quality of childcare provided.
From the beginning, Annabel was quick to demonstrate a deep understanding of education at Early Years. Her breadth of knowledge, passion for teaching, and emotional intelligence put her at the top of our list: we were very pleased to be able to secure a place, especially since we made contact with her after our initial first choice fell through. Ironically, we're very glad: the provision at Timeless Montessori is considerably better than what we had seen elsewhere. We we also provided with policies, safeguarding information, and all other statutory documentation in advance of agreeing a place, which added to the level of professionalism that continues to be upheld.
Annabel applies the early years curriculum in a tailored and targeted manner: she finds opportunities to support the development of our child's weaknesses, and enhance the development of their strengths. Our child has made considerable jumps in their personal, social, and emotional development, as well as their physical development, communication, and language skills.
We would not hesitate to recommend Annabel and Timeless Montessori, and do so within our social circle.
We were looking for a childminder for our daughter and finally found Naila .My daughter quickly settled with and her and happy with her service .Highly recommended.
As parents, leaving your child in someone else’s care is one of the biggest decisions you will ever make. We entrusted our daughter, Abi, to Phoebe when she was just over one year old, and it turned out to be one of the best decisions we have ever made. She spent almost two years in Phoebe’s care, and the impact this has had on her development is immeasurable.
Abi learned so many new skills, grew in confidence, and felt truly loved and secure. Phoebe, together with Akos and Esi, cared for her as if she were their own. Abi would genuinely not be the same little girl today without their patience, encouragement, and constant support.
One thing we will always treasure is the thousands of photos Phoebe shared with us, capturing Abi’s everyday moments, milestones, and happy memories. These pictures mean so much to us and are something we will keep forever as a reminder of this very special time in her life.
Every day we left Abi knowing she was safe, happy, and surrounded by warmth and kindness, which gave us complete peace of mind as parents. We will be forever grateful to Phoebe, as well as to Akos and Esi, for everything they have done for our daughter. We cannot recommend Phoebe highly enough to any parent looking for not just a childminder, but a second family for their child.
It’s with a mix of sadness and immense gratitude that we write this review, Noovi worked with our family for a full year until last December, and we’re already missing her dearly as she moves on to a full-time role.
I hired her when I was heavily pregnant and feeling overwhelmed about preparing for our new baby’s arrival. From day one, she was more than just a babysitter , she became my rock. When our little one arrived, she was there through every sleepless night, offering calm support, expert guidance on feeding, and ensuring both baby and I were cared for. Her patience, warmth, and practical knowledge made those tricky early weeks and months so much more manageable.
Every day we knew our baby was in the best possible hands, and her reliability and kindness gave us total peace of mind.
We can’t thank her enough for everything she’s done for our family, and we wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a caring, skilled, and trustworthy babysitter. We’ll miss her so much, but we’re thrilled to see her take this next step in her career!
We had our third child after a sizeable gap in November and were fortunate that Ellie had some time available to night nurse for us. Right from the start we were impressed by her no-nonsense and confident style, which combined first rate care and attention to our newborn’s needs with a healthy dose of advice thrown in for all sorts of situations. It’s a mark of how good Ellie is that she taught us things even though we had done this twice before! We would wholeheartedly recommend her for childcare - she’s a whizz with babies and interacted well with our older kids as well. If you see a gap in her schedule our advice is…take it!
AlanM
I have a 2-year-old daughter and a 3-year-old son and they have been going to Naila since I returned to work after maternity leave, Naila provides pick up and drop of which is ever so helpful she works with you and fits in with your family's schedule she also does overnight sleeps with the children when needed her services include collection drop off and school run which she also helps me with for my 9 year old at times my kids are feeds and well looked after nothing is ever tomuch for Naila i have no other family here in england but we are thankful we have naila and her family
So much appreciation i dont know how I could have gotten through the tough times without your help and support
leylo
We had both our children in Carmel's care from 2021 onwards. Her setting is wonderful; an absolutely ideal space for creativity, imaginative play, messy play, and quiet moments too. Carmel goes above and beyond to accommodate the children's needs, even installing a private area for younger children to use the potty!
Our children were so happy here that they would often ask to see Carmel on weekends and days when they weren't due to be there. A testament to the relationships she built with them. Our eldest child still adores her, despite having left her setting nearly 2 years ago (only to attend school).
Carmel communicated well throughout the day with updates and pictures. She would make necessary accommodations for the needs of the children, and would work alongside us when changes were needed or if we had concerns about anything. She is very knowledgeable and understands that children are all unique and need different approaches to things.
If we were to have another child, there would be no question that we would want Carmel to look after them. She has been like a second mum to them and we've never been more sure that our children are safe and well looked after in her care.
They learned so much from her, they were always out doing some kind of activity, whether it be at children's groups, at the allotment nearby, at the park or going on adventures further a field such as museums, soft play, or outside water play areas in the summer.
Carmel has helped our children become confident, inquisitive, and caring little people and we will be forever grateful for her. We could not recommend her more highly.
My son has been going to coleen for 16 months now and he absolutely loves going.
He's learned so much so quickly. Coleen is a kind women with a big heart, and will always try and help where she can.
Coleen has a large variety of toys, a well equipped garden and she does lots of arts and crafts with the children.
Our son went to ElElyon from 12months to 2.5 years. He loved it, as did we.
Phoebe, together with Esi and Akos create a truly loving, safe and caring environment.
We always felt comfortable leaving our son at ElElyon. He often ran up the street in the morning excited to see his little friends, and when he returned home demanded “I want to go back to Phoebes”!
Excellent communication throughout and updates on WhatsApp including photos of the fun day had by all.
Daily trips to Lloyd park, where the children go to the playground and wider park were full of smiles.
Back at the setting Phoebe always seemed to have a fun activity planned, and would pull out all the stops for special occasions. Santa Claus even came to visit!
We most appreciated the genuine connection and love for each of the children that Phoebe exhibited.
We would be delighted to send our next child to
ElElyon.
We highly recommend Anna who has looked after our son for over two years. From the start he settled in really easily, her setting has such a welcoming, home from home feel that made the transition really smooth for us all.
Anna does an amazing variety of activities with the children. They're out and about loads, which means our son got plenty of fresh air and experiences different things. Then in the afternoons, they do crafts and learning activities that tie in with where they've been, which is such a nice touch.
Our son has come on so much developmentally since being with Anna. Her knowledge and support have been incredible. He had some speech issues due to hearing problems, and she really helped us work on this with him which has made a big difference.
One thing we really value is that every week the children attend a playgroup with other childminders and their kids. So children get the benefit of Anna's small, homely setting during the week, but also get to socialise and play in bigger groups regularly.
We feel so lucky to have found Anna and would recommend her to anyone looking for childcare.
When I tell people about Valiant Champs, I describe Ms Titi as An Angel on Earth! My little one started going to VC at 7 months and it is the best decision my husband and myself made! I have never had to worry if my child is in good hands. She has helped us in the weaning process, she has helped in every developmental stage. Even as his mom , I have had to ask her questions on motherhood and she has allayed my fears about any worries I had.
The best thing she has done that melted our hearts was when our son was sick (not day care related) and we were on admission, she came to visit with gifts! That was the kindest thing ever.
Also throwing our son a party for his first birthday was so thoughtful! As a first time mom, you do not want to make a mistake picking a child minder and I’m so glad I was able to find Ms Titi on this platform!
I would choose her again and again!!!!
Thank you Valiant champs!!!
Hajar has been looking after our four children for two years. She is still picking up our little one two days a week and doing homework, and organising play. She is very reliable and communication is smooth and simple. She communicates in French with us all. I recommend her 100%.
Camille
We were in urgent need of a nanny for our 1.5 year old. We were on vacation when we talked to Ana and she seemed very interested for the job. Then on the day she was supposed to meet in person, she messaged me in the morning saying that she is not well. On asking, she said that she was not eager to take up the job as we were not ready to sign a contract - which is a LIE as I clearly said they we will talk in detail about the contract when we meet in person. Now we are in such a difficult situation to get a nanny over the weekend for our little one as we are both working and just back from our vacation.
People like Ana should be banned from this platform as this is a trusted platform where we as parents are looking for responsible and professional help for our little ones and not for people who don't care to communicate clearly.
I started taking my daughter to Bright Star, and honestly, her experience has been amazing. She has learned so much, and I’m extremely happy with the progress she’s made. Thank you for everything you do!
I found Gilly after a long search. From the moment I met her, she made me feel welcome, and my son immediately took to her. Gilly keeps me regularly updated throughout the day with photos and messages, which is very reassuring, and my son has settled in very quickly. Gilly is bubbly, friendly and full of enthusiasm for children, and it shows! She adds lots of lovely little personalised touches, such as animal pictures for each child's peg, and little placemats, and it really feels like a home from home.
I always feel I can ask her questions and nothing is too much trouble. When I first met Gilly made me a cup of tea and invited me into the playroom so my son and I could meet the other children. It really made such a difference as a first-time mum entrusting my child to someone else. I could see where he would be playing and the friends he would be making, and I felt I could get to know Gilly and her family.
Gilly has a paper folder filled with lovely reviews and organises her childcare services really well. She focuses on each child's development, choosing different learning activities each week and taking the kids out and about.
I would highly recommend Gilly- her kindness and passion for her job is evident.
Thank you Gilly!
Jess
Jess
Josh came and babysat my little one a few times now. My son took to him instantly and iv used him a few times. He's always punctual and very good with my little one.i was very nervous leaving my little one with someone new for the first time but Josh calmed my nerves and kept me updated with how my son was doing,will continue to ask Josh to babysit as hes trustworthy and my son and I trust him.
Hannah
Lisa was a wonderful start to daycare experience for our then 10 month old. He had no experience of being looked after by anyone except his mum and dad, but he soon settled in with Lisa. She is very warm and caring and also provides great stimulation for the kids. We really noticed our son's development during the time he was with her. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Lisa as a childminder.
Steph B
"Hey Fedra and team, just wanted to say a huge thank you for taking care of Matthew since he was just a 1 year old! 😊 I'm beyond happy, relieved, and grateful for everything you've done for him. It's such a blessing to know he's in a place where he's truly happy and loved, and it gives me so much peace of mind while I'm at work. And wow, the way he's picking up both Spanish and English is amazing! 🤩 Seriously, I couldn't recommend you guys more - 10 out of 10!"
Blankita
Helen is without a doubt the best childminder anybody could wish for!
From the day my son started with her she has been incredible. She does so many activities with her Little O's, making them very fun and engaging. My little boy is a big outdoor child and Helen has definitely helped him to learn to ride his balance bike.
There are not enough words to describe just how much of a special and amazing person Helen is.
We will all miss her very much xx
