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 couldn’t be happier with our new childminder! After a not-so-great experience with our first childminder terminating our agreement after 3.5 weeks, finding someone as caring, reliable, and attentive as Emma has been such a relief. As a first-time mum returning to work, finding the right fit was incredibly important and naturally came with some stress, but Emma has completely put my mind at ease. From day one, she’s made our child feel comfortable and happy, and we’ve noticed such a positive difference. Her communication is excellent, she goes above and beyond to keep us updated with videos of what he gets up to, and it’s clear she genuinely loves what she does. We finally feel at ease knowing our little one is in safe, nurturing hands. Highly recommend!
I had a confirmed place with this child minder for January as one of their current families said they were leaving. This was confirmed for months. When I then contacted about a visit, I was told that family had changed their mind and I no longer had a place, unsure if she only mentioned this to me as I had contacted her. This left me with no child care and having to hunt last minute. Surely if you have agreed a place with someone they have the place, the family who changed their mind should have had to hunt for a new place. Very unprofessional, be warned.
Maria, started with Erica since she was 10 months old until she turned 3.5 yrs. Her contribution to Maria's early development was truly at the highest level. She created a safe, nurturing, and incredibly enriching environment where she absolutely thrived!
Through the various activities and outings she planned, we watched Maria grow and flourish, truly "like a flower." She developed so many essential skills and a genuine love for learning and exploration.
Most importantly, Maria was always so happy to be in her setting. Knowing she was spending her days in a place filled with warmth, fun, and genuine care gave us immense peace of mind!!! Thank you Erica for your love and hard work!!! We miss you so much 🥹
We transitioned our son to Krishna's setting after two years at a nursery. Despite continuous efforts, he never settled at the nursery. The moment we switched to Krishna, everything changed. The difference was instant and our son settled immediately.
Krishna provides a loving, structured, and genuinely caring environment. It truly feels like a "home away from home". She is dedicated, always engaging the children with thoughtful activities.
We love that she perfectly balances indoor and outdoor activities, ensuring the kids are constantly learning, exploring, and moving.
We are grateful to have found Krishna. We recommend her without hesitation.
Leaving this review to say a huge thank you. She has been wonderful with my daughter — nurturing, patient and so dedicated. My daughter has learned more with her than she did at school and her confidence has improved massively. You can see she genuinely wants the children to progress and always gives her best. We couldn’t be more grateful. Highly recommended !
She responded promptly and took excellent care of my child. She ensured my child’s diapers were changed on time and kept me regularly updated on her well-being throughout the day. I felt that my child was safe and well looked after. The environment was clean, nurturing, and conducive to her comfort and development. I would highly recommend her childcare services to other parents.
I can’t recommend Kellie enough! She’s been absolutely amazing with my son. She’s always going above and beyond. He loves spending time with her, and she’s kind, patient, and genuinely cares about each child she looks after. She creates such a loving, safe, and homely environment where my son is thriving. Truly the best childminder i could ask for!
What really stands out is how much thought and care Kellie puts into everything she does. She takes the children out every day to different places — soft play, playgroups, libraries, forrest school and other educational trips — so they’re constantly learning and exploring new things in fun, hands-on ways.
Kellie has also been amazing at helping my son get ready for school next year, encouraging his independence, confidence, and social skills. I can already see how much he’s grown since being with her.
My son is really going to miss her when he moves on to school — she’s made such a special impact on him, and he’ll always have the happiest memories of his time with her!
We’ve been so lucky to have Liyanna caring for our baby since he was 10 months old (he’s almost 12 months), and I honestly can’t say enough good things about her. From the very first day, she brought such warmth, love, and calm energy into our home. She immediately put me at ease — I feel completely comfortable leaving my baby with her, which as any parent knows, is everything.
Liyanna is so caring and playful with our son — always coming up with fun activities, singing nursery songs, and finding little ways to make playtime educational. He absolutely adores her! It’s clear she loves what she does, and that warmth really shows in how happy and settled he is with her.
What really stands out is how Liyanna goes above and beyond. She does batch cooking for our son (and sometimes even makes extra for us — such a treat!), and always leaves everything tidy and spotless. It genuinely feels like she takes care of us parents too, not just our baby.
Liyanna also so professional and reliable — always punctual, transparent about her availability, and super easy to communicate with on WhatsApp. I never have to worry; she keeps me updated and is very open and honest.
Having Liyanna with us has been such a gift — she’s given me real peace of mind and a sense of sanity knowing our little one is in the best hands. I can’t recommend her enough. Any family would be so lucky to have her!
We met Luknute for the first time recently, and both my son and I liked her straight away. She has a calm and gentle presence, which made my little one feel comfortable very quickly. Everything went smoothly, and we’ve decided to continue with her. Highly recommend.
chiara
I’m so incredibly grateful to have found Ashleigh and Ray. My little girl started with them when she was just 7 months old, and as a slightly neurotic new mum, I really struggled with going back to work. Ashleigh made that transition so much easier for both of us.
My daughter (now 15 months) has had so many of her “firsts” at Ashleigh’s, sitting up, crawling, standing, and now walking! All such huge milestones. Ashleigh also helped guide us through the switch from formula to solids. I’ve turned to her so many times for advice and reassurance, and it’s been amazing having someone so caring and supportive to lean on.
My daughter gets to enjoy so many lovely activities, walks in the park, picnics, feeding the ducks, soft play groups, and plenty of time in Ashleigh and Ray’s beautiful garden. It’s the perfect mix for indoor and outdoor fun.
It’s also been really lovely having Ray as part of the setting, it’s so nice for the children to have a positive male presence around, and you can see how much they all adore him.
Ashleigh and Ray’s family have honestly become an extension of ours 💛✨
Striving Stars tuition has been a wonderful support for my daughter through the 11+, which, despite dyslexia and autism spectrum challenges, she recently passed with flying colours.
We have been delighted with Striving Stars’ sensitive and flexible approach, and will be continuing supportive tuition beyond the 11+. Thanks so much!
Katie is an amazing and caring babysitter. She is currently helping us with our 5 year old P1 afterschool. She is a very reliable and responsible individual. I always get updates from her when she is on her way, when she arrives, and once our girl has arrived home. She ensures our autistic girl follows her routine, changing jammies, using the toilet, eating a snack, etc. Katie neatly folding her school uniform (don't get me wrong, my husband still can't do it.. lol). While I am at work, I also get pictures and updates on what they are up to. It is highly recommended that you consider her if you need someone reliable and who is able to provide good service and peace for you.
Angela
We live abroad and had to return to the UK for a funeral. It is always daunting to leave your children with a carer you have met online, but I felt instantly at ease with Maria, whom my boys took to immediately.
Our twin 5-year olds had a wonderful day with Maria, who arrived with bags of fun activities to entertain them. My boys have a lot of energy and can be quite a handful, but she is a natural with children and had no problem entertaining them whilst always being professional and in control.
They really enjoyed themselves at soft play and then painting and crafting, whilst I felt entirely confident and relaxed whilst they were in her care. I will absolutely be contacting Maria next time we return!
Skye has been unbelievable. I used to take my daughter to a nursery and wouldn't think twice about taking her anywhere other than Skye's. She's so attentive to my daughter's and the other children's needs focusing on their learning progression in sensory and speaking skills, motor skills. Providing a nurturing environment where the children all get along and have fun while learning.
Skye keeps all the parents updated about everything from naps, lunches, adventurous days out, health and wellbeing, what they learnt new that day; and always responds as fast as possible.
I can not fault her in anyway, and wouldn't recommend anyone else.
As with many first-time parents, I was torn between choosing a nursery or a childminder, as I wanted to make the best decision for my child’s development. I initially planned to go with a nursery, but my first choice was full so I chose Kelie. And thank God I did. The love and care my son receives, even just at collection time, is second to none and plain to see.
He absolutely loves his daily outings to soft play, parks, and playgroups, where Kelie meets with other local childminders so the children can interact and build social skills. I’ve seen so much development in him, and I truly believe the one on one attention he gets from Kelie has played a huge part in that.
I couldn’t recommend her highly enough and feel so grateful to have her in my son’s life.
I feel so incredibly lucky to have found Kelie. She has been looking after my son since he was just 7 months old, and I can honestly say she’s been nothing short of amazing. The care, love, and attention she provides go far beyond what I could have ever hoped for.
Under her guidance, my son has developed well beyond his years — from his learning and manners to his understanding of his own cultural background and that of others. Kelie also makes him feel truly valued, heard, and welcomed every single day. She encourages an awareness and appreciation of the wider world, helping him grow into a kind, curious, and confident little person.
Kelie and the children don’t just learn indoors — they explore the world around them, getting out locally to discover new experiences and build a real sense of well-rounded character.
Every time I collect my son, he doesn’t want to leave — and that alone speaks volumes about how happy and secure he feels in her care. Kelie goes above and beyond every single day, and I am endlessly grateful for the nurturing environment she provides.
I couldn’t recommend her highly enough — she’s an absolute gem, and we’re so thankful to have her in our lives.
