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.
My son started with Nikki when he was 18 months old and warmed to her immediately. He had never been away from family before but he created a strong bond with Nikki straight away.
He has now been with Nikki for over a year and has drastically grown in confidence and we attribute a lot of his growth to her incredibly loving and nurturing environment. The activities and outings are age appropriate, stimulating and thoughtfully planned.
Nikki is a truly wonderful childminder and treats the children as her own. We feel so fortunate to have found her and we are so grateful for the care and love she has given our son. We truly feel she is the best out there.
My son has been with Sylvia for the past two years. She has been so kind, caring and patient and has made him feel safe, happy and loved every day. We are grateful to her for being such an important part of his early years. We have seen him grow and develop so much, and we will always be grateful to Sylvia for the love, care, and memories she has given him. I highly recommend her to any parent looking for a wonderful childminder. Thank you for all you’ve done for us
Sabrina has been looking after my 11 year old daughter on an ad hoc basis since June 2026. My daughter has very much enjoyed her time with Sabrina and has been stimulated by the activities they do together.
Sabrina has always been able to accommodate our needs and has been completely reliable. I can highly recommend Sabrina for childcare.
I honestly don’t think words can fully express how grateful we are to Jodi and Abbie.
They’ve been looking after my daughter since the end of March, when she was just 15 months old. From the very beginning, Jodi was incredibly supportive, arranging several settling in sessions to make sure the transition was as gentle and positive as possible. As a parent, leaving your child with someone new can be daunting, but Jodi made us both feel completely at ease and gave my daughter the time, patience and reassurance she needed to build her confidence.
In such a short space of time they’ve become like extended family to us. The love, care and support they show every single day is something I will always be thankful for.
The difference we’ve seen in our daughter is incredible. She has absolutely flourished in their care. She comes home every day full of happiness, confidence and excitement, and in the mornings she’s trying to put her own clothes on so she can get out of the door, all while excitedly saying “Abi” or “Jodi.” As a parent, there’s no greater reassurance than knowing your child genuinely loves where they’re going.
Having Ralph and Stan 🥺 has been such a wonderful part of her journey too. In those early days they were a real source of comfort for her, and they’ve helped nurture such a beautiful love and empathy for animals that continues to grow. Now she has not only her favourite dogs, but so many little friends there too.
Jodi and Abbie are everything you could hope for in childminders. They’re kind, patient, supportive and always do their best to be flexible whenever they can. They fill the children’s days with adventures, outings and opportunities to learn through play, and it’s so lovely seeing all the memories they create together.
Knowing our daughter is so loved, so well cared for and so genuinely happy means the world to us. We trust Jodi and Abbie completely, and I honestly couldn’t imagine anyone better to care for her.
If you’re looking for childminders who will love, nurture and care for your child as if they were one of their own, I couldn’t recommend Jodi’s Childminding Stars highly enough. Thank you both for everything you do, you’ve made such a positive difference to our family, and we’ll always be so grateful 💕
kloe
Our daughter had been going to Yvonne for just over 2 years & we can only describe her as exceptional.
Her warm and kind approach to every child is heartwarming, she knows every child’s individual needs & personalities and tailors her approach to this.
She ensures that she creates a safe environment so they feel comfortable and provides educational & fun activities to support development. Every time our daughter comes home she is excited to show us what she created and learned.
The set up she has is beautifully thought out, clean and and there is so much variety for the children.
Yvonne also listens to you as a parent and we trust her completely. She has been truly amazing.
We cannot express how grateful we are and honestly can’t recommend her enough. She is fabulous. Our little one is now moving on to preschool and will miss her so much. Anyone looking for a childminder we cannot recommend her enough.
Katie is such a lovely person, and both my son and I warmed to her straight away. She is incredibly kind and attentive to the children in her care and always goes above and beyond to ensure they have enjoyable, purposeful days, often taking them out to explore the local area.
She is also very proactive in supporting developmental goals and creating consistency between her setting, other childcare settings and home. Oscar is always happy to see Katie, and I feel completely confident leaving him in her care. Her communication is excellent, and it’s clear how genuinely invested she is in his happiness and development. I’m so happy we found her!
Unfortunately, my experience with Illy ended with significant concerns, and I would advise parents to complete all appropriate checks before employment begins.
Illy contacted me through Childcare.co.uk after I advertised for temporary childcare assistance. We discussed the role, my need for practical assistance because of my physical disability, and agreed her hourly rate directly. I personally paid for approximately 17 hours during the period in which she provided childcare/assistance to me and my baby. I therefore disagree with her response stating that I did not employ or pay her.
My experience initially started very positively. However, during subsequent days I repeatedly had to ask Illy to provide practical assistance despite her knowing that physical support with my toddler was an important reason I had engaged her. For example, when my toddler was running and I physically could not run after him, I had to specifically ask her to follow him and remain close to him.
On another occasion, while my baby was having nappy-free time in the park, he urinated on the picnic mat. Illy placed wipes/tissues over the urine but left me to clean it myself despite knowing about my physical limitations. She told me that she was very “OCD”, and I was disappointed by the lack of practical assistance in circumstances where this was part of the support I had engaged her to provide.
My most significant concern related to my baby's existing severe nappy rash. Illy was aware of the rash from her first day working with me, and I specifically asked her to support regular nappy-free time while caring for my baby during the following days when I could not be there. I was already concerned about the severity of the rash and wanted to prevent it from becoming worse.
Approximately a week later, when I saw my baby again, I asked Illy about the days during which she had been caring for him alongside his father. Illy told me that she had not provided him with nappy-free time and had not seen it being provided during those days. When I saw my baby that day, the rash appeared considerably worse to me and subsequently required medical assessment and treatment.
A doctor subsequently diagnosed my baby with a bacterial infection and prescribed medication. Seeing the condition of his skin and knowing that he required medical treatment, that tasted extremely horrible, was extremely upsetting for me as his mother.
I want to be clear that I am not claiming that Illy caused my baby's medical condition. My concern is that she knew about an existing significant rash and had specifically been asked to support the care I had requested for it, but subsequently confirmed to me that the requested nappy-free time had not been provided during the days in question.
I also experienced difficulties completing the appropriate employment checks. I had not been able to inspect Illy's DBS certificate before the arrangement ended, and I experienced difficulties obtaining the documentation/ID I requested in order to complete the appropriate Right to Work check.
Ultimately, these matters caused me to lose confidence in the arrangement and I terminated it.
I strongly disagree with Illy's allegation that I did not employ or pay her. She contacted me through this platform, I interviewed her, we agreed the role and rate directly, she provided childcare/assistance to me and my baby, and I personally paid for approximately 17 hours of her services.
I also strongly dispute Illy's characterisation of my conduct as harassment. I do not accept that allegation or her account of the circumstances. I have retained contemporaneous communications and other evidence supporting my account of what occurred. Given the private circumstances involved, I do not consider it appropriate to set out those details publicly, but I am able to provide the relevant evidence to the appropriate authorities if required.
This review is limited to my genuine personal experience of engaging, paying for and receiving childcare/assistance services from Illy. I recommend that parents independently verify identity, Right to Work status, DBS status, references and any relevant qualifications before employing any childcare provider.
Nazima has been the best caregiver for my child. She takes excellent care of the little ones and even helps my child practice speaking and reading. She truly loves children; I can see how happy my daughter is whenever I drop her off and pick her up—honestly, she never wants to leave because she has so much fun. Nazima provides plenty of space for the kids to run and play, both indoors and outdoors. Most importantly, she keeps me updated throughout the day on what my daughter is doing and learning, which gives me great peace of mind while I’m away. I am truly grateful and highly recommend her if you are looking for a caregiver—Nazima is wonderful. (I also want to thank everyone in her household; her family loves children, and I can personally vouch for the 100% safety of the environment.)
ning
We feel incredibly lucky to have found Karolina and her wonderful childcare setting. Our son started with her when he was just under a year old, and as a first-time mum, I was understandably nervous about leaving my baby. Karolina immediately put me at ease and gave us complete confidence that he was safe, happy and genuinely cared for.
Throughout his time there, including when he was unwell, Karolina always made us feel that he was being looked after as one of her own. Her care, warmth and dedication are truly special.
The setting itself is amazing. The outdoor space, lovingly tended by her husband, is unlike anything else we have seen. The children have wonderful opportunities to explore and spend time outdoors, including regular access to the forest, which Karolina is incredibly passionate about. She creates such a rich and stimulating environment, with crafts and activities that change with the seasons and reflect the children’s interests. She is also very passionate about languages, which is another lovely part of the experience.
Karolina always listened to us carefully and followed our preferences to a T. She has a strong sense of community and looks after her families with true hospitality. Even her lovely children show this attribute when they welcome you to their house!
We are absolutely gutted that we no longer live close enough to continue with Karolina. If we had stayed nearby, there is no question that our second child would have gone to her too. It is easy to understand why she has so many families who return with their siblings and stay with her for years.
We will miss Karolina very much. Whoever is lucky enough to discover her setting next is very, very lucky. We couldn’t recommend her highly enough.
Georgie
I have been incredibly fortunate to have Lisa care for both of my boys from 10 months old. My eldest is now 8, and my youngest, Albert, is 3. Due to a change in work plans, we are unfortunately having to leave Lisa's care.
Lisa and her wonderful family have been part of our lives for 8 years, and I will miss her terribly. She has always treated the boys as her own and created a true home-from-home environment that Albert has absolutely adored. Every day brings exciting adventures—whether it's trips to engaging playgroups, outdoor forest school sessions, or park explorations. The boys have thrived under her care.
Lisa provides delicious homemade meals, a fantastic range of toys, and reads regularly to the children. Her nurturing approach has given them such a strong foundation.
As a mother who values reassurance, I cannot praise Lisa's communication enough. She sends photos and updates throughout the day, which has given me complete peace of mind while at work.
You genuinely won't find better care than Lisa. I highly, highly recommend her!
My son has been attending Abi’s setting since he was 12 months old (and now he is 4)and Abi has created a second home for him. She is caring and children treat her as part of a family. My son is always smiling when he goes there for the day and is happy when I pick him up, telling me all about the activities they did during the day. Abi has a garden with lots of outdoor toys, which my son really enjoys and during summer it comes very handy.
I would recommend Abi to anyone looking for a warm and inviting environment for their child.
Magda
My daughter started at 6 months, is now 3yrs+ and doing very well.
Fabulous setting, wonderful staff and top notch service.
The experience has been fantastic, my daughter gets upset when it's pick up time- shows how well she loves the setting.
Ms. Dee is just so nice, accommodating and understanding.
200% recommendation!!!
Every single morning, he runs straight into their arms that tells you everything you need to know. He’s even learned their names before some of our own family members’, which shows just how much he adores them!
What makes them so special is the individual love and attention each child gets, in a small, close-knit setting rather than being one of many in a big nursery. He’s still out and about on adventures, learning motor and social skills, and building lovely friendships just with so much more warmth and connection along the way.
The communication is wonderful too! photos, videos and updates throughout the day that let us feel part of Taio’s world even while we’re at work.
Debby and Allan genuinely feel like an extension of our family, and we feel so lucky to have found them.
Keturah
We feel so fortunate that Annie was our little Jaxon’s childminder for four years, we couldn’t have ever hoped for anyone better. Annie has nurtured and supported Jaxon through his early years and helped him feel safe to learn, grow and develop. He absolutely adores her and loved his days with Annie and his friends and all their adventures on days out but also the days at Annie’s with endless painting, playing, games and even baking. Annie helped Jaxons confidence bloom and she took a genuine interest in him and it’s clear she really loves her job - she has a kind and calm nature which makes her seem just like magic with the children. Will always recommend Annie to anyone looking for a childminder in the area, I truly believe she is the absolute best!
Linda has been looking after Charlie for the last 2 years, and she has always been so kind, dependable and professional. From the start, Linda have made a lovely, safe and happy place for Charlie to grow and play.
Linda’s welcoming home made Charlie feel at ease straight away, especially having a golf club to play with just made his day. Her calm approach and gentleness made us feel reassured very quickly.
Talking to us as parents has been great. We always knew what our child was up to, and if there were any worries, which made us feel really good about the care Charlie was getting.
We are so thankful for all the care, hard work and support Linda has given our family. We would recommend them to anyone who is looking for a caring, trustworthy and very good childminder. We are sure they will be a wonderful help to any children and families they work with.
Thanks Linda, you’ve been amazing.
My daughter attended Nanny K's setting for 4 years, from when she'd just turned 1 till she started school, and I couldn't be happier with the care and attention she received. Nanny K's setting offers excellent facilities - she uses a dedicated room and conservatory for the childminding, as well as the garden. The setting offers a wide range of activities to develop a range of skills at different ages, including a huge selection of toys and games, arts and crafts, role-play activities, as well as physical development (swings, slides, mats and soft play, bikes...). The children also have regular opportunities to explore the outdoor space and try out gardening and learn about nature. As a working parent, I also appreciated Nanny K's flexibility in terms of additional days at short notice.
Overall, I couldn't recommend Nanny K more to anyone looking for a caring, reliable and experienced childminder.
SarkaP
I cannot recommend Paige highly enough. She has been looking after my granddaughter since she was just 5 months old, and we have been so happy with the care and attention she has given her.
She is reliable, trustworthy and patient, and it is clear that she genuinely loves children. She has always made sure my granddaughter feels safe, happy and cared for, and we have complete confidence in leaving her in her care.
It has been nice to see the bond they have developed, and we truly appreciate the love, patience and dedication she has shown.
I would highly recommend her as a nanny to any family looking for someone caring, dependable and trustworthy. Any child would be lucky to have her looking after them.
Shelley shorties is an amazing nursery, after my son first started in a different nursery we didn’t have a very good experience then we found Shelley and her family and it’s just like there your family. You can see how much they love the children and care for them. I’ve never felt so confident and relaxed when dropping my little boy off. My little boy always goes in smiling and happy to be there. I was at the point where I was ready to give up work because I was so nervous about leaving him but then I found Shelley. 1000% recommend. We appreciate you all thank you for your hard work and amazing service. You all go above and beyond ❤️🩵