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.
We had never heard of a wedding nanny before our photographer recommended us Kellie. To which we did debate on having, as we had family willing to help out, but we knew we wouldn’t fully relax.
From start to finish Kellie has been so thorough, professional, patient, kind, caring, warm the list goes on. A few months before the wedding, Kellie travelled far to our home to meet us and go through any questions we had. From the moment we met Kellie she was so relaxed, easy to talk too and put our minds at ease straight away.
On the morning of our wedding, Kellie was quick to be on hand to help with anything I needed. She assisted with making sure bottles were clean and milk was ready on hand. As I breastfeed, Kellie was great in communicating when Evelyn would need a feed and if I would want to breastfeed or give a bottle and I so appreciated this. Although she was only there to take care of Evelyn, she was so lovely and kind to my niece and took both Evelyn and my niece for a walk around the venue to get away from the busy environment the morning of. Before the ceremony, Kellie made sure that Evelyn was dressed and ready to walk down the aisle with my sister.
After the ceremony, Kellie gave me assistance with breastfeeding and helped me with my dress. With so much going on after the ceremony, we could really relax knowing that Evelyn had someone to keep her safe and take her away from a busy environment to have naps and some down time. To which Kellie did a lot of throughout the day.
Kellie made sure that Evelyn had all that she needed throughout the day and kept everything running smoothly - from plenty of nappy changes, comfort, feeds, fresh air and involvement throughout the day. She made notes of this to send us which is so thoughtful and reassuring. She even thought of the little things that I handing thought of.
We hired Kellie for 24 hours which involved an overnight stay. Before taking Evelyn to bed for the evening she made sure to communicate that if there was any issues or Evelyn wasn’t tired she would join back at the wedding. However, by no surprise there was no issues at all. Evelyn was clearly comfortable and relaxed with Kellie. Kellie made sure to bring Evelyn to me in the morning to breastfeed and then take her for fresh air whilst we got ready for the morning before leaving the venue. She was happy to go above and beyond.
Having Kellie there on our day was one of the best decisions we made. She made such a difference to our day/night and I can’t thank her enough. So many of our guests commented on how lovely she was and that they could see how relaxed we were having her there. which again just shows that our decision to have a nanny was the best one. She is incredible, we can’t recommend her more!
Doina has been our nanny for the past 8 months, picking up my children from school, taking them to activities and cooking them meals. She has also been putting them to bed and stayed with them overnight when needed. From the first day my children felt comfortable with her. Doina is reliant and instantly became a part of our family. She is warm hearted and loves children, always playing with them, dancing, singing and giving them baths. She is also an amazing cook and got my children to try new foods and they now love many different vegetables. Her homemade chicken schnitzels, bolognese, risotto and greens beans are my children’s favorites!
I cannot recommend her enough.
MarisaBC
I honestly could not wish for better people to care for and love my little boy like Annmarie and Daz do, and lovely little Storm!
My boy has been enjoying his days of fun and learning there for nearly two years, and every single time I pick him up, he has a big smile on his face and he’s so excited to tell me how much fun he’s had! On days he doesn’t go, he asks to go and see Annmarie and Daz, and if we drive past the end of their road, he’s waving and shouting hello to them! He absolutely adores them!
The level of support, help, and guidance has been unmatched with him having previous speech delay, and he has progressed so much in all areas since being with them. His confidence has gone through the roof too which shows just how much thought, care, attention, and love goes into every single day.
He has made some lovely bonds with his friends there too and absolutely loves the adventures they go on, as well as all the fun and fabulous activities they do day to day. I just love seeing all his observations and I am always a little jealous of how much he does! Everything is so well thought out!
I genuinely can not even begin to cover how valuable Annmarie and Daz are to us, and any child who has these tremendously special people in their lives is truly blessed.
I’ll never be able to express just how thankful I am to have found such exceptional, wonderful, caring, kind, and wholesome people to be a part of my boy’s journey! ❤️
She is my child's ideal babysitter, and I am thrilled with her professionalism and services. She is also ideal for overnight sitting and emergencies. Every time I have to leave for work, she takes great care of my son. It's amazing that she has been a caregiver for the family for the last 2.5 years. She is the ideal babysitter for any parent.
My husband needs to spend about two months in Cambridge every year, so we always try to plan our visit during the children's school holidays in India. We first enrolled our daughters with Dhani Ma'am in 2024, returned in 2025, and once again in 2026.
Over the years, Cambridge has become a second home for our girls, now aged 5 and 3. They absolutely love going to Dhani Ma'am and genuinely miss her whenever we are away.
Dhani Ma'am made our stay in Cambridge so much easier and more enjoyable. The activities, meals, outdoor play, and daily routines were all thoughtfully planned and perfectly suited for the children.
What touched us the most was seeing how excited the girls were every evening for the next day. They would wake up eager to go, which speaks volumes about the comfort, care, warmth, and love they felt in her presence.
We are truly grateful for the nurturing environment she has created and for the wonderful memories our children have made with her over the years.
Our boys have been going to Sara’s since they were both 9 months old (one nearly 14 and one 10 yrs). From being there full days before starting school to before and after with Sara doing the school run. With working full time I wanted the boys to have somewhere safe and homely that they could go and this is why is continued when they started school as I felt it would be better for them than staying at after school clubs (especially if there were issues at school). Sara has consistently provided them and all the other children in her care with a safe space to learn and grow into themselves. She has provided so many experiences and learning opportunities over the years, more than I would have been able to offer them. I truly believe their time spent with Sara before starting at school prepared them for being at school full time.
One thing Sara loves is a celebration - you can bet any Calender event will be celebrated & my favourite celebration will always be the little graduation party she does for those going into full time education setting.
Due to the boys ages and with both being at high school this year we have made the decision to stop sending them but they will forever hold the memories made with Sara and look back on these with smiles and happy hearts.
Marcia is so wonderful, kind, caring & instantly feels like part of the family. She provides the most beautiful care for our children & they all adore her. I have never met someone as great as Marcia is with children. I felt I could instantly trust her to care for my children. She fits into our house perfectly. We all love Marcia.
Emily is such a safe pair of hands for your children, she exudes kindness and warmth and has always looked after our girls beautifully. I would highly recommend Emily for any babysitting jobs - she is my go to if we ever go out. She's fun and the girls love it when she comes round, you couldn't ask for a better sitter.
We’ve had a horrendous experience with this provider, albeit we have come away feeling like we dodged a bullet.
We first visited when I was pregnant and we were blown away by the setting. It’s incredible in terms of facilities. We were so happy to have secured places for our twins.
Fast forward to a couple of months before the twins were due to start, and we received an email from the childminder asking us to come back for a further visit to “build a relationship” ahead of the girls starting. We of course agreed. There was some back and forth trying to find a suitable date and time that worked for everyone and, at one point, we didn’t respond for a week over half term. This wasn’t intentional, life was simply busy.
When we did reply, agreeing to the suggested date, we received an email from the male owner stating that taking over a week to respond was not how he did business. He also said they had “reservations” about us and that it was therefore essential that we meet. Given that the couple had only met us once, I was left unsure what those reservations could have been. He went on to say, “We just don’t feel an initial working relationship has started to develop and this is something we both consider essential.”
I wasn’t aware it had been our responsibility to build a relationship with them prior to our girls starting. He signed off his email with the following - “if you still wish to place the twins with us may I suggest you come back with some times and dates that may fit both of our schedules.”
We were extremely upset by this exchange and were left feeling that the girls’ places could potentially be withdrawn despite having already been confirmed in writing. It totally undermined our confidence in the arrangement and ultimately we decided that we could not move forward with the setting.
We were devastated and left in an awful situation with no alternative childcare just six weeks before my return to work.
As a same-sex family, the experience unfortunately left us questioning whether there may have been any element of bias in how we were treated. We have no way of knowing whether that was the case, but it added another layer of distress to an already upsetting situation.
My advice would be to proceed with caution. Our experience left us feeling that prospective parents are being assessed against standards that are not clearly communicated, and that a place may not feel as secure as you might expect even after being confirmed.
We booked Kellie at the last minute for our wedding, and looking back, it was one of the best decisions we made. From the moment she arrived, she was amazing with our little boy. He had the best day and always looked so happy, comfortable, and content in her care, which meant the world to us.
One of our favourite memories from the day was having our little boy join us for part of our first dance. Kellie made that moment happen seamlessly, bringing him over at just the right time and helping create a memory that we’ll cherish forever. It was such a special part of our day, and we’re so grateful for her thoughtfulness and support.
Having Kellie there allowed us to fully relax and enjoy every moment of our wedding, knowing our son was safe, happy, and having just as much fun as we were. She went above and beyond throughout the day, and her calm, caring nature made such a difference.
We can’t thank Kellie enough for helping make our wedding day so perfect. We would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a professional, kind, and genuinely wonderful nanny.
Kate is a great babysitter. She works at a nursery and has a 2 year old so we felt completely comfortable that she could deal with anything. She is extremely reliable, a great communicator and professional - she even had us fill out a (simple) form so she had the necessary information about our daughter.
Wendy has been looking after our daughter since she was one year old, and she has been wonderful from the very beginning. Nothing is ever too much trouble for her, and she has always been incredibly accommodating and supportive.
Our daughter is always happy in Wendy's care and has learned so much during her time with her. We have seen tremendous progress in her learning and development, which is a testament to Wendy's dedication and care.
Knowing that our daughter is happy, safe, and well looked after gives us complete peace of mind. We couldn't be happier with the care and support Wendy provides and would highly recommend her.
Victoria
We just moved from India to the UK with our 2 year old toddler and we expected to have a lot of trouble settling in, but Koko really helped us in this difficult time, taking care of the baby, thus helping us to divert our minds to setup our home, take care of office work. Also, she is an excellent cook which was an additional benefit we never thought we needed until she offered to help. We had excellent food everyday both in lunch and dinner. Overall it was more than worth the time and money we shared. Would highly recommend. Also understanding baby needs and also setting some boundaries really helped us and she also taught us some parenting techniques which we as a first time parents did not have.
Amanda is amazing both my kids have attended since around 9 month old oldest now been 13. My youngest still goes on morning and is a sen child, Amanda is brilliant with him having patience calmness and structure for him to be able regulate himself. My eldest still goes in holidays to say hello. Amanda treats all her kids with fairness and respect and will go up and beyond for any of them. I work full time early starts (6 o clock drop off) and she is more then accommodating. She is supportive and caring towards all kids and parents if support is needed! I would not send my children to anyone else.
We couldn’t recommend Kellie and Naomi more. They were absolutely wonderful - so warm, calm and caring. It gave us such peace of mind knowing the babies were so well looked after, which meant we could properly relax and enjoy the day. We’re so grateful and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for wedding childcare 🤍
We were delighted with the care Tessa provided for our two autistic boys during my brother's wedding. She was warm, patient, and attentive, taking the time to understand their individual needs and helping them feel comfortable and secure throughout the day.
Her calm and caring approach allowed us to relax and enjoy our day, knowing our children were in safe and capable hands. We would highly recommend her to any family, especially those looking for someone experienced, compassionate, and reliable.
Choosing Aarthi to look after my son was one of the best decisions we made. She has cared for him since he was just 15 months old, and over the years she has become so much more than a childminder to our family.
From the very beginning, she created a warm, loving environment where my son felt safe, happy, and valued. When he first started going to her, she would cuddle him until he was calm and settled, which meant so much to us as parents. Her home truly became his second home. She is one of the kindest and most compassionate people I have met, and the genuine care and affection she shows every child is something very special.
Watching the bond they have built over the years has been wonderful. She has supported his growth, celebrated his milestones, and always been there with patience, encouragement, and a smile. My son often talks about Aarthi and clearly loves being around her daughters and shares special bond with them too. Knowing that he was spending his days with someone who cared for him so deeply gave me complete peace of mind.
We will always be grateful for the love, dedication, and support she has given our son and our family. She has played such an important role in his early years, and we couldn't have asked for a better person to care for him. What a blessing it has been to have her as part of our lives.
Poonam