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.
Choosing a childminder was a really tough experience for me. So many out there, all promising the earth. We met Sarah and instantly knew she was the one. Sarah is kind, caring, loving but professional. She treats the children like they are her own family, and I felt such a sense of love that I knew she was the right choice for my 2 boys.
Sarah looked after my boys from age 1 up until they left last year to go to pre-school, they talk about her all the time. Sarah is flexible, she always did her best to support me (changing hours at work etc) and made the whole 'leaving your children with a stranger' less scary, she was a second Mum. Her children are caring and formed great relationships with my boys, just a second family, someone I really trusted. Updates everyday, celebrating milestones together, she's brilliant and I would whole heartedly recommend her. Sarah, we miss you very much, thank you for everything, for shaping the Lads and helping make them who they are today, confident, clever little lads ready to take on school! xx
I feel that I can say with certainty that we could not have found anyone better than Emma.
I have sat here for a while trying to start this review and think of what Emma does best, but truly I think she does all of it outstandingly. Emma is very reliable and in the 3 years of being with Emma not once has she left us hanging at short notice, if at all. Emma's home is extremely clean and tidy with tonnes of fun and educational toys which are always being updated. They also spend a lot of time outside, come rain or shine, which I really think is important for children; and I have to say, my children never come home messy!
Emma's food is always praised by my daughter, and Emma has managed to get her eating things that blow my mind; "mummy, my favourite lunch is sardines on toast" - can you imagine!!! And on pick up I always get a full menu run down which makes my mouth water!
It's really clear that Emma nurtures a lovely relationship between the children too which by virtue permeates through to the parents. I really love the little community of us parents that Emma has built because as we all know it starts at home. On days when my girls are not with Emma, I regularly see her in action at a playgroup, and I can confirm she really is super woman.
My daughters communication and vocabulary as well as all the marquee and milestone events through those important early years (such as fine and gross motor skills etc etc) have been undoubtedly improved from Emma's input. Emma has the patience of a saint and really stuck by us with potty training which I was so grateful for.
When we were initially looking for a childminder, we were looking for almost an extension to our family unit as we don't have our families nearby, and Emma has absolutely met that brief. She has been so kind and helpful to us and I don't think we could have got through some of our trials without Emma's support when it comes to our girls; even if we haven't had to utilise it, its been a huge peace of mind. I trust Emma wholeheartedly, and upon dropping off I always walk away knowing that my children are safe and happy.
If Emma didn't already do enough, she makes events throughout the year extra special, including Halloween and Christmas. Those are events I really look forward to at Emma's regardless of my children!! She breeds a lovely sense of community which I think is very important for children to see.
On a personal level, I also really enjoy Emma's company. She is very personable, easy to talk to and a cracking sense of humour; which I think is really important as discussing childcare and development can be tricky, and it never is with Emma.
It will be a sad day when both of my girls have gotten older and started school and we won't see Emma any more; I'm wondering if she could look after me!
I could go on and on and I would be very happy to speak directly to any prospective parents if they have any questions, as you really are getting the very best.
MegBL
Our son has been cared for by Bianca after school since September 2025. He bonded with her immediately and absolutely loves spending time at her home — he’s constantly asking when he can go back! They spend plenty of time outdoors, and he always enjoys the delicious meals she prepares. In fact, he’s even asked if Bianca could come to our house to cook because he likes her food so much!
Bianca is gentle, kind, and incredibly easy to communicate with. We trust her completely and wholeheartedly recommend her.
We truly couldn’t have asked for a more caring and wonderful place for our son. From the moment he started, it was clear how much love, patience, and dedication goes into looking after the children at Cheeky Cherubs. Our son has grown so much in confidence and happiness, and he absolutely loves going each day. Knowing he is in such a warm, safe, and nurturing environment gives us complete peace of mind as parents. It really feels like a home away from home for him.
Everyday is different for our little one , there’s always fun , educational activities planned and Krishna is always so attentive to what my son requires.( Krishna also offers a halal meal which is quite hard to find in other nurseries/settings.)
We are so grateful for the kindness, support, and genuine care shown to our little boy. We feel incredibly lucky to have found Krishna I would not change it in any way. We couldn’t recommend this setting more highly.
5 stars!!!!
Beth has been an absolutely fantastic childminder for our children. Her home is beautiful and provides such a warm, welcoming environment that truly feels like a home from home. She creates a brilliant balance of open-ended play and thoughtful learning, often planning weekly themes around the seasons or events like World Book Day and Easter, as well as her own ideas like “Space” “The Ocean” or “People who help us”, which keeps things fun and engaging for the children. We also really appreciate the regular photos and updates showing what they’ve been up to during the day. The children often go out on trips to parks, garden centres and other local places and they always come home happy with plenty of stories to tell. Beth’s background as an early years teacher really shines through in the way she naturally weaves learning and new skills into everyday activities. Her own children are also wonderful with ours, which adds to that extended family feel. We feel incredibly lucky to have found her and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her.
Zahra has been a great help in caring for my baby girl while I returned to work following Mat leave. She looked after her exactly the way I would, kept her fed and also helped in her development. Most of the time I didn’t even have to tell her what to do and she would take the initiative herself. She has been like a family and truly Godsend. Cannot recommend more.
Jacky took care of my little one on an ad hoc basis from my home. She was super flexible on timing and was reliable for the most part. My little one gave her a bit of a rough ride with separation anxiety which didn’t seem to faze her either.
Unfortunately she did leave quit over text for another position which was stressful and left me scrabbling for help at 48 hours notice. She also would not undertake baby associated tasks e.g wash up bottles / plates of food ready prepped for my daughter meaning I’d have to wash up after work.
Victoria
Lucia is a pearl.
She's now caring of our son for more than a year when he was 4 month old.
I couldn't be happier, and wish I could keep her forever and for me only, but kids deserve her as much as parents.
She's devoted, reliable, loving, secure, funny too, i know I can count on her.
She understands mum's stress, always send a little message and pictures for me to feel safe and relax.
She's part of family in a certain way.
At the beginning he wasn't happy to see us leave, but now he is waiting for her as soon as he knows she'll be coming, always happy to show new toys, and he says goodbye to us like,: "No stress mom we'll have a great time".
She always managed to make him sleep even when he requires breastfeeding.
I think he loves you... this is it
Jennifer
Dee has looked after both of my children including having my youngest daughter 4 days per week from age 8 months until she went to school. Dee is very caring and develops an excellent relationship with the children she cares for. She also has a great sense of humour which the children really warm to.
Dee still cares for both my children on an ad hoc basis and she is also great with my eldest who is now 11 with additional needs.
Dee is a trustworthy, practical, caring and fun
Childminder who the children love. She is very reliable also which is important when both parents work.
I am writing to provide my highest recommendation for Maria Jamieson, whom I employed as a nanny and early childhood educator for my daughter from the age of 9 months until she turned 3 years old.
I can say without hesitation that Maria is exceptional. She brings more than 25 years of experience in childcare and early childhood education, and this depth of knowledge is evident in everything she does. Her understanding of child development, learning through play, emotional regulation, and age-appropriate stimulation is extensive and instinctively applied.
During her time with our family, Maria created thoughtful, engaging, and developmentally rich games and activities tailored specifically to my daughter’s stage of growth. These were not generic activities, but carefully designed experiences that supported cognitive, emotional, and social development. As a result, my child is noticeably advanced for her age, and I credit this directly to the care, creativity, and educational approach that Maria consistently provided.
Beyond her professional expertise, Maria comes from a loving family and has a strong personal background that clearly informs her calm, nurturing, and respectful manner with children. She formed a secure, trusting bond with my daughter while maintaining appropriate boundaries and structure, which gave me complete confidence in her care.
Maria is reliable, conscientious, deeply caring, and passionate about supporting children to thrive. I would employ her again without hesitation and recommend her wholeheartedly to any family seeking a highly experienced, knowledgeable, and dedicated nanny.
Please feel free to contact me should you require any further information.
Kelly
I am delighted to provide this reference for Alice McKenzie, who has worked as a nanny for my family for the past nine years.
Alice began caring for our eldest child when he was just nine months old and has supported our family ever since. During this time, she has provided full end-to-end care for our two children, who are now aged eight and nine. Alice has been responsible for all aspects of their daily routines during working hours, including organising diaries, planning meals and dinner rotas, arranging playdates, and taking the children to a variety of activities.
Alice is a natural with children and has developed a warm, loving, and trusting relationship with both of them. She is proactive and confident in taking initiative, often organising activities and managing the children’s schedules independently. Her reliability and ability to self-start have made her an invaluable part of our household.
She has also always been flexible and supportive when we have needed extra help, particularly when the children have been unwell. Alice has consistently shown genuine care, patience, and commitment to their wellbeing.
Over the years Alice has become very much part of our family. She was also with us during my pregnancy with my youngest daughter and has been her nanny since she was born. She will be very much missed by all of us.
Alice is leaving us only because she is moving further away, making it impractical for her to continue working with our family. I cannot recommend her highly enough. She would be an exceptional nanny for families with children of all ages, from newborns through to older children. What stands out most is Alice's trustworthness and discretion which is an asset to her.
Any family would be incredibly fortunate to have Alice caring for their children.
We just wanted to say how grateful we are for everything Tinzar does for our boys. It’s such a comfort knowing they’re in such a caring, patient and positive environment.
They always come home happy and exited to tell us how the day went, which really shows how much they enjoy their time.
We really appreciate the effort Tinzar put into keeping them engaged, safe, and supported.
Thank you for treating them with so much kindness and care – it truly means a lot to our family.
Cami helped me care for my 8-month-old twins during a 10-hour shift and was excellent throughout. She arrived punctually, was confident and assertive in a very reassuring way, and showed great initiative without needing direction. She was caring, calm with the babies, and genuinely helpful in managing the day. I would happily have her back again.
Charlott
Alice provides a warm, safe, and nurturing environment for children. My daughter enjoys every day with her and has developed so well in such a short time. Alice is attentive, caring, and very supportive. We couldn’t be happier and would highly recommend her childcare.
Kay has babysat our daughter and then our sons for several years now and there's no one I trust more to look after our kids. From the moment they met, my daughter loved Kay. She has a wonderful way with kids and is one of those people that really gets kids. She's also so reliable and her communication is spot on. Unfortunately we're too tired and disorganised to go out more often, but no matter how long it's been, the kids are completely relaxed with Kay.
We cannot recommend Sarah highly enough. Our son has been in her care since he was 11 months old, and seeing how much he has flourished under her guidance is a joy. She provides a warm, stimulating, and incredibly nurturing environment that truly feels like a home away from home.
Sarah is professional, reliable, has extensive qualifications in childcare, and her passion for her work is truly palpable. If you are looking for someone who will truly care for your child as an individual, look no further!
We have had a very positive experience with JShalom Day Nursery. Julianna is caring, patient, and genuinely interested in the children’s development and wellbeing. From the first day, she made my son feel welcome and comfortable, which really gave us peace of mind as parents.
The environment is clean, safe, and well organised, and communication with the nursery has always been clear and professional. It’s obvious that the team put a lot of effort into creating a warm and supportive atmosphere for the children.
I’m very happy with the care provided and would definitely recommend JShalom Day Nursery to other parents looking for a reliable and friendly nursery.
