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.
Unfortunately, I found my experience with this childcare provider very disappointing. I was recommended her and contacted her to discuss my childcare needs, including the specific days and times I required support. We discussed what she could offer, and she said she would meet with us to discuss everything further, so we waited for this.
She later told me she would not be available from September due to a holiday, but would be available from October, which we were happy with. This was particularly important as I am postpartum and due to return to university in October, so I was relying on having childcare arranged in advance.
After waiting and believing we were moving forward, I was then told at the last minute that she had decided to take on another family, as their requirements suited her flexibility better, and that she was only available to us for one morning. I completely understand that childcare providers may choose arrangements that work best for them, but I feel it is unfair to lead families on when you are still waiting to meet other families and decide which arrangement suits you best.
If she was considering other options, this should have been communicated honestly from the beginning, allowing us to continue looking for alternatives rather than waiting and believing we had something arranged.
Being left to find alternative childcare at short notice has caused unnecessary stress, particularly as I am postpartum and preparing to return to university. Overall, I feel we were let down and that the situation could have been handled with much better communication and consideration.
Our daughter has spent just under two years with Petra, from 10 months to 2 years 7 months.
In that time, our daughter has absolutely flourished, growing in physical strength and confidence, finding her voice, developing a broad vocabulary, a solid understanding of relationships, feelings and boundaries, and an evident interest in reading, numbers, shapes and learning. And more importantly she has been happy and excited to see Petra and her friends every morning we’ve been.
Petra’s care, knowledge and communication have been second to none, and her setting has felt like a home from home. We have had total confidence in Petra from the start, knowing that our daughter is understood and looked after, and that we will receive all the information we need about her day.
We are so grateful to Petra for everything she has done for our daughter over the last two years, and truly couldn’t have asked for more.
We have a 10-month old and were visiting the UK for the summer. Jen spent approximately a month with us, and since day 1 she managed to connect with the baby and build a connection. She quickly got accustomed to the way we like things being done, and got acclaimed with all our gadgets and tools. She took care of everything related to our little one, from his clothes, pacifiers / bottles, feeding, and more. She was extremely flexible as well with us, as on some days we’d go out to London or Windsor, and would spend more time than anticipated, she was always accommodating and always had let us know ahead of time if she has any prior arrangements.
Highly recommend Jen to anybody looking for a nanny, she knows her stuff and has got a wonderful personality !
My daughter has been with Gemma since April 2026 and is thriving. She started at 11 months and her eating and physical development has really come on since being with Gemma.
The best thing about Gemma is she really loves the children she cares for and they are so well nurtured in her setting.
Gemma takes her out on lots of different outings and structures the days at home really well to ensure they are getting lots of different types of stimulation and development opportunities.
Plus her communication is excellent - seeing her updates pop up on my phone whilst I’m at work with lots of gorgeous photos helps me feel much better about being back at work.
I couldn’t recommend her more
Victoria
My little boy absolutely loves it here! Staff are so kind and you can tell they really put their all into it. You are always kept informed throughout the day which puts your mind at ease and the lengths they all go to ensuring little ones are happy and excited to go is amazing. So glad I chose Bumblebees 🐝🖤
Chloe
My oldest started with Nelly in August 2022 when he was just 9 months old, and I will always speak highly of the care and support she has given our family. Nelly has been exceptional with both of my children, and we are incredibly grateful for the role she has played in their development.
My oldest developed a genuine love of reading in her setting and now reads above his age level. Nelly has also been instrumental in helping both children become confident, expressive and respectful.
My youngest was initially shy, and Nelly supported him so gently as he began to come out of his shell. She never pressured him or tried to rush the process. Instead, she gave him the space, encouragement and reassurance he needed to build his confidence at his own pace.
She regularly takes them on outings, introduces them to new experiences and encourages them to explore their interests and abilities. What I particularly appreciate is the way she allows each child to develop as an individual while still teaching them kindness, confidence and respect for others.
She has had such a positive influence on our children, and we are very grateful for everything she has done for them. We would recommend Nelly without hesitation to any family looking for someone who will genuinely care for, encourage and invest in their children. She will always have our highest recommendation.
We cannot recommend Maninder and Marvellous Minds highly enough. Our daughter was with Maninder from 11 months old until she was two and a half, and it truly became a home away from home for her. From the very beginning, it was obvious how much love, care and thought Maninder puts into every child. Our daughter absolutely adored going each day, formed wonderful friendships, and always came home happy, curious and full of stories about her adventures.
The progress she made during her time with Maninder was remarkable. She flourished socially, emotionally and intellectually, developing into a kind, confident, inquisitive little girl with a real love of books, nature and learning. We always felt she was being encouraged as an individual while receiving the warmth and security every young child needs. As parents, there is no greater reassurance than knowing your child is loved and thriving, and that’s exactly what Maninder and her wonderful family gave us. We only wish we could have sent our son there too, but sadly we moved out of East Dulwich. We will always be incredibly grateful for everything Maninder did for our family.
JS76
I took my son to Shaista when he was only six months old, and I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better childminder. Shaista is incredibly loving, caring and nurturing, and she provides such a warm and welcoming environment for children.
My son developed a lovely bond with her very quickly, and now he is the happiest little boy whenever I take him there. It gives me so much peace of mind knowing that he is happy, safe and so well cared for.
I cannot recommend Shaista highly enough. She is truly wonderful at what she does, and I feel very lucky to have found her.
Shree renders top-tier childcare. She's cool, calm and highly professional. Our child has been with her since he was about six months old (he sees her as his second mum). He's almost 5 years old now and starting school next month (September). The experience as a whole has been absolutely wonderful. I have never met anyone as peaceful, patient and flexible as this childminder. Her support team (mum, husband and grown-up children) are also very welcoming, friendly and helpful. Together, they have provided a safe, clean and incredibly welcoming environment for our child all these years. They have also maintained an excellent balance of fun, structured outdoor outings and educational activities for him, and we are very grateful. If you are looking for a registered childminder who treats children like family, while maintaining highest professional standards, look no further!
Gabby is fantastic, she has a great setting with a lovely play room. She’s welcoming and friendly and my 3.5 year old settled instantly with her (his first time in childcare away from family).
She provides great care, lovely updates on the app throughout the day and has even got my boy to try eating stuff that I’ve never been able to. He’s really enjoyed his time with Gabby and can’t wait to return in the next school holidays. He’s enjoyed the time indoors and out in the community with her. She does great activities and also trips out.
Thank you Gabby, so pleased we found you and that he settled so well and quickly with you.
We absolutely love having her babysit our girls! She is amazing, reliable, trustworthy, and so much fun. The girls absolutely adore her and always look forward to seeing her. We feel completely comfortable knowing they are in such caring and capable hands. We couldn’t recommend her more!
When we first met Kim with our 1-year-old daughter, she took to her instantly. We'd already visited several other providers, but this was the clearest signal our little one had given us — and it put our minds completely at ease about returning to work.
Now, as our daughter heads into pre-reception, she's genuinely excited for this next step. That confidence is down to Kim and Ray. Preparing a child so well that they're ready — even eager — to move on is exactly what the best teachers do, even knowing it means saying goodbye.
Kim cares for each child with real intention, understanding their individual needs and abilities. My daughter has always been a fussy eater, and Kim's patient, thoughtful approach made a real difference there. Beyond that, the curriculum she and Ray have built genuinely supports both motor skills and cognitive development — you can see the care that's gone into it.
We couldn't recommend them more highly!
Nicola and her family are brilliant, my daughter was in her care for almost 2 years. My daughter thoroughly enjoyed her Tuesday’s at Nikki’s, she was always so excited to see her friends and talked non stop about Laura. It was lovely to hear what my daughter had been doing in the day on the many adventures they went on, including the park and library. Nikki is very thorough and great at communicating. The setting is warm, welcoming and safe. My daughter had the best time. We thank you so so much highly recommend.
Gemma has been looking after my daughter since she was 1 years old, she’s now 3 years old and her development has outshined my expectations since she started with Gemma. Not only do I find Gemma very easy to communicate with she’s very flexible and always happy to help. Couldn’t recommend her more!
Sandra
Israel was lovely with my children from the start, and every time he comes over, he cooks fantastic Brazilian food tailored to the children's dietary needs. You can genuinely tell how much he loves his work and working with children—he is completely lovely, and I recommend him without a second thought. I only have wonderful things to say about him!
Kasia is an amazing childminder who treats your child as one of her own. Billie was always excited as soon as we would arrive.
My daughter can be a very shy girl who would cry if someone even looked at her. Kasia has given her so much more confidence in herself which has been lovely to watch.
She is so focused on doing so many different activities which are always brilliant.
Thank you so much for making Billie’s time with you truly amazing.
Charmain
Whenever I need to, I occasionally book Israel to look after my children, and the experience is always wonderful. He is extremely caring and attentive, and you can instantly tell how much he genuinely loves children. My kids absolutely adore him and always look forward to when he comes over. Honestly, if I could, I would hire him to look after them every single day of the week! I only have high praise for his professionalism, patience, and the complete reassurance he gives us as parents. I cannot recommend him highly enough to any family.
We couldn’t be happier with the care our son received from his childminder. She is absolutely wonderful—caring, kind, patient and incredibly attentive to his needs. He always felt happy, safe and well looked after in her care.
She created such a warm and welcoming environment, and it was clear how much she genuinely cared about his happiness and development. We always felt completely reassured knowing he was with her.
We would highly recommend her to any parent looking for a trustworthy, caring and dedicated childminder. We are extremely grateful for everything she has done for our son and couldn’t recommend her highly enough! ❤️
