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.
Karyn looks after our toddler a few days a week for the last few months and she is really great with her and so professional. She is kind, compassionate and caring and as first time parents she gave us some good tips that help the development of our little one. She is trustworthy and flexible - we recommend for any family needing someone for their little ones!
Moyo
Our daughter has been with Showmiya for alnost 3 months now, and we couldn't be happier with how things have gone.
From the very beginning, our daughter settled far more quickly than we ever expected. She has always been very attached to myself, her father and grandmother, so I was naturally quite anxious about how she would cope being away from us. To our surprise, she settled within just a few days and now genuinely looks forward to going each morning.
One of the things we love most is how warm and homely the setting feels. Having both Showmiya and Umama there creates a real family atmosphere, and I think that has played a huge part in helping her feel so comfortable and secure. It feels much more like an extension of home than a childcare setting, which has been wonderful for both my daughter and us as parents.
The bond she has formed with Showmiya and Umama has been lovely to see. She talks about them at home, is always excited to see them, and has clearly developed a strong sense of trust and security in their care.
We've seen her confidence and independence continue to grow since starting. She's learning new things all the time, her language is developing even further, and she's becoming more willing to do things for herself. We also love hearing about the activities she takes part in during the day.
One thing that has been particularly lovely this summer is seeing how much she has enjoyed the gardening activities. She comes home excitedly talking about the fruit and vegetables they are growing and loves spending time outside in the garden.
Most importantly, we have complete confidence in Showmiyas care. It's obvious how much she genuinely cares about the children and works hard to make sure they are happy, safe, and well looked after. As a parent, there is nothing more reassuring than knowing your child is somewhere they feel loved, secure, and excited to be.
We feel very fortunate to have found Showmiya and Umama and would happily recommend her to other families.
Rachel is truly brilliant. She has looked after all three of our children and she has been nothing short of exceptional, particularly with our youngest who is with Rachel four days a week. Rachel takes the children out most days, in all weathers, and the progress in our youngest child’s speech and physical development has soared through the plethora of activities and outings Rachel takes her on. Before meeting Rachel, my husband and I were wary to use a childminder after an awful experience with one we had previously used but Rachel was very understanding, offering reassurance and regular updates and she has treated our children like an extension of her own family. Rachel really engages with all the children in her care and it’s abundantly clear how much the children enjoy being in her company. We greatly value Rachel and her gentle and nurturing approach to looking after our children and she really is nothing short of outstanding.
Heather
My daughter has stayed overnight at Montessori Genius several times, and the experience has always been fantastic. She feels safe, happy, and comfortable, and I have complete peace of mind knowing she is being cared for by such kind and professional people. The setting is nurturing, communication is excellent, and my daughter always comes home smiling. I highly recommend Montessori Genius for overnight childcare.
My daughter has been going to Lisa for nearly 2 years now.
She started when she was 10 months old.
We couldn’t be happier with the care our daughter has received. Lisa has been absolutely amazing since day one. She is kind, reliable, and genuinely caring in everything she does. She has created such a safe, welcoming, and fun environment that our daughter has truly thrived in.
It’s clear how much thought and effort goes into each day, from engaging activities to supporting our daughter’s development and confidence. Communication has always been excellent, and we’ve felt completely at ease knowing she is in such capable hands.
We feel very lucky to have found someone so trustworthy and nurturing, and we would wholeheartedly recommend her to any parent looking for outstanding childcare.
Shamima has been a fantastic childminder for my son. She understands his special needs very well and provides excellent care and support. My son has settled in wonderfully, gets along well with her children and the other children in her care, and is always happy to attend. I would highly recommend her.
We have used Lindsey for around 4 years in the East Ayrshire Area for babysitting, including 3 nights overnight at our wedding. Amazing with ours and other family children who were staying with us, took children out and about to local attractions.
Also has spent time weekly with My ASN 4 year old, over a year working on Communication, language, helping us with visuals. It has made such a difference before going to school. Could not say enough good things, punctual, good communication and very flexible.
I had a great experience with Bridie. She was very attentive and caught on to our child’s needs immediately. She managed dinner and the bedtime routine perfectly, ensuring my 21-month-old was safe and settled. I’ll definitely be using her services again and would recommend her to others
Jess
Caterina is the most important member of the family . She had been with us for 7 years, of which 6 full time and 1 part-time now that the kids go to school. She has been a responsible and reliable and very loving nanny, almost a grandmother to our children. She is the best investment we have done for our kids , cooks well and has 4 grown up kids of her own ( of which 2 twins ) so she knows all kind of drills
Gloria G
Our son has been with Carol and Billy for nearly three years now, and we honestly cannot recommend them enough. From day one, their home has felt like a second home to him – warm, welcoming, and full of love and care.
What really sets Carol and Billy apart is how thoughtfully they plan activities and outings. They don’t just supervise the children; they actively engage with them, taking them out to different places and making every day fun and interesting. We’ve visited many childcare settings over the years, but the level of genuine love, patience, and understanding that Carol and Billy show towards the children is truly special.
Our son is always happy to go there, and as parents, we find that peace of mind priceless. Every morning when I drop our son off, I feel complete peace of mind – it’s just like leaving him with family. We feel incredibly lucky to have found them. If you’re looking for childminders who will treat your child like family, look no further.
MrsAdoue
Vivian has been with my kids and family since March this year, she's my 1st babysitter and yet on the very first day my baby warmed up to her and she's cared immensely for both my kids since. She's trustworthy, dependable and absolutely disciplined and teaches my kids the same qualities. My baby's is reaching her growth milestones so quickly and smoothly with her. Her respectful management of all activities and tasks around our schedule is really remarkable and she's extremely supportive.
I'm really thankful that we have her.
Thank you so much Vivian!
Bianca cared for our daughter from the age of 8 to 14 months and was fantastic throughout.
She was brilliant at keeping her engaged with a wide range of activities, including arts and crafts, messy play and taking her to stay&play and parks around our area. Bianca was also very helpful with naps and routines.
Personality-wise, Bianca is kind, patient, calm and was very good at communicating with us. She is also very experienced. As first-time parents, we particularly appreciated that she was always happy to share advice when asked, and was reliable - we were very worried about going back to full-time work, but Bianca made that process so much easier for us.
We would highly recommend her to any family, especially new parents looking for a caring, knowledgeable and dependable nanny.
My little boy has been going to Lucy for a year now and he absolutely loves it! Going back to work when he was 9 months old was difficult but Lucy made me feel like her home was a home from home and sent me pictures everyday and gave him cuddles all day. I couldn’t have gone back to work without Lucy. Her care is turning my little one into the most amazing child. Thank you xxx
Sarah was taking care of my 7 months baby for 3 days when I attended a summer school in Musselburgh. She was very reliable, skillful, honest, and respectful. She has a lot experience with babies and young children. She is also very adaptive and full of ideas to calm my baby when she kept crying. I am so grateful that my baby was being cared by such a lovely girl :) thank you so much Sarah. Highly recommended. I wish you a successful study and career ahead!! (note: for the food review, I prepared food by myself, but Sarah fed my baby well and tried several ways til my baby ate the provided food. She has experience making solid food for children too :)).
anzahira
We were introduced to Aarthi through a friend's recommendation, and from our very first visit, we felt confident in choosing her setting. Her home is bright, welcoming, and provides excellent indoor and outdoor spaces for children to learn and play.
Aarthi is professional, caring, and genuinely treats every child as her own. She provides a structured routine, encourages independence at each child's pace, and ensures children receive a healthy, balanced diet.
Our daughter, Riya, joined Aarthi's setting at the age of two. She was initially quite shy, but within days she had settled in and was excited to attend. Under Aarthi's care, Riya developed confidence, independence, and many essential skills that prepared her well for starting school. Aarthi does an excellent job of supporting children's development and helping them meet Early Years milestones.
We are incredibly grateful for the care and support Aarthi has provided to our family. We wholeheartedly recommend her to any parent looking for a nurturing, professional, and trustworthy childminder.