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.
Malaika has looked after my 3 month old baby whilst myself and husband have gone out.
I was very nervous to leave my little one as have never used a baby sitter before by Maliaka showed all her documentation on request and also came over to meet myself, baby and 2 year old. My 2 year old really liked her and the baby didn't cry so thats as good as to be expected with the baby!
We would recommend Malaika she will make you feel at ease and is punctual and reliable.
No issues or concerns, she took great care of my baby evie and is very in tune to their needs. Will definitely be using her again đ
Nalan took wonderful care of our 15 month old daughter for a month before we left UK. Her impact is best described by our daughter crying when Nalan would leave at the end of the day. We were in a chaotic period of life and her calm and experienced demeanour really helped bring order to our chaos. We would highly recommend Nalan for those who are seeking a nanny who knows what needs to be done without being asked, and finding a way to build a friendship with a shy little girl.
My daughter (Z) has been cared for by Nicky since she was around 10 months old till now (20 months) Quite quickly it was clear that Nicky and Z formed a close bond and I felt happy to leave Z with her from the beginning. I can tell that Z feels safe and happy to be left with Nicky and has positive associations around Nicky and her home.
Nicky has always been very communicative, mostly via whatsapp which suits me very well whilst at work, she sends lots of pictures and updates which I really appreciate.
Nicky goes out with the children nearly every day which I really like and feel she is getting a broad range of experiences outside and in different fun environments. Nicky also meets up regularly with other childminders and their children which again gives Z the experience of being in a larger group of mixed age children which I feel has been great for her development.
Nicky has made my transition from maternity leave into work very easy and I will be forever grateful for that as I know for lots of parents it can be a very difficult time. I have always felt very happy that Z is being well cared for and haven't felt anxious at all about leaving Z in her care. I completely trust that Nicky is providing Z with the care she needs, but also providing an enriching environment for her to thrive in.
Magda has been looking after my son (currently 20 months old) since May 2025 on a full time basis. We have loved having Magda as our nanny. She has been an important part of our family during this time and has built a strong bond with our son. He is always excited to see her in the mornings and to spend his days with her. She takes him out on different walks each day and plans different activities for play at home. She cooks him healthy meals and snacks and also assists with anything that needs doing around the house where possible - this has been incredibly useful to us. Magda not only cares for the children she looks after but also for the whole family. We have been very grateful for everything she has done for us.
KBez
Megan has been very attentive to the needs of my daughter and my daughter has thoroughly enjoyed all the time they spent together. (About a year+ ). Arranging childcare was always easy and Megan was particularly good at communicating her availability clearly. She was always puncutal and very reliable as well.
Can strongly recommend her for childcare because it was always straightforward and the high quality of care always met 100% of our needs.
Ryan
Our daughter being with Belen is one of the best things to happen to us as a family. She started at just one years old in July 2025 and we couldnât be happier. Belen always goes the extra mile to offer a welcoming, fun and explorative setting as well as offering flexibility for us as parents. Every day with Belen is different, whether itâs a scavenger hunt outside, arts and crafts activities or a trip to the library or playgroups and our daughter could not be happier. She is so excited to go there four days a week, and is often sad to leave. Thank you Belen for providing a safe and fun environment for our littles. X
Abbiep21
We will always be incredibly grateful to have had Sam care for our daughter for almost five years. From the very start, it was clear how deeply she cares about the children she looks after. She created such a calm, loving and secure environment where our daughter truly thrived and felt completely at home, from day one.
The creativity and joy she brought to each day was amazing. Our daughter had the best time doing arts and crafts and imaginative play, and it was so special to see how proud and excited she was to show us what sheâd made, or talk about her day. Sam makes it all a learning experience unlike a lot of other providers.
As parents, we felt so supported. Communication was excellent, and we were always kept fully up to date, which gave us huge reassurance. Sam was also incredibly flexible and itâs part of the reason that we stayed with her for such a long time. She was also absolutely brilliant with our daughterâs allergies, always attentive, careful and thoughtful. Sam consistently was able to raise challenges (even before we noticed them!) and that really helped us feel that our daughter was in the safest possible hands.
What really sets Sam apart though is the perfect balance she has between being warm and caring while also setting clear, gentle boundaries. This has set our daughter up beautifully for nursery and eventually school, giving her confidence, independence and a love of learning.
We truly couldnât recommend her highly enough and wouldnât hesitate for a second to send any future children to her. She has had such a positive and lasting impact on our family, and we will always be thankful for everything sheâs done for both our daughter and ourselves đ©·
We had an absolutely wonderful experience with Damaris while she cared for our 1-year-old. From day one, she was warm, attentive, and incredibly caring, which immediately put us at ease. She built a genuine bond with our baby and was always patient, loving, and engaged. Her attention to detail and understanding of our childâs needs made the entire experience stress-free for us as parents. Damaris really helped me when I needed it most. We felt completely confident leaving our baby in Damarisâs care and are so grateful for the positive impact she had on our family. I would highly recommend her to any family looking for a trustworthy and compassionate caregiver. We hope to see her soon :)
In short, I felt like I have left my daughter with a family member only. I worked without any worry after leaving her with Garima .
Manu
Catriona has been an absolute blessing to our family. She has been caring for my daughter since she was just over one month old, and the bond they have built is truly special. My daughter is now six months old and such a happy, content baby who clearly enjoys her nannyâs company.
Catriona not only takes wonderful care of my daughterâs physical needs, but is also deeply attentive to her emotional well-being. She is patient, nurturing, and genuinely invested in her happiness and development. Leaving my baby to return to work was an incredibly tough decision for me, but Catriona made that transition so much easier. Knowing my daughter is in such loving and capable hands gives me complete peace of mind. I cannot recommend her highly enough.
Mrs Y has been my daughters tutor for over a year. She has taken my daughter from being behind in school to being on track. Her teacher has been really impressed with her progress.
I have seen my daughters confidence grow in maths and her writing has also significantly improved.
I couldn't recommend Mrs Y enough. She is super encouraging as well as providing loads of tips and resources for us. So we, as parents could also help excel her learning.
My son was looked after by Dawn for 2 years. He thrived under her care and grew in so much confidence. The first thing I noticed about Dawn, during one of our initial visits, was her sense of fun when playing with the children. My son was always outside in the garden during the summer, which he loved, attended childminding groups, toddler groups, bookbug and more. Dawn is very friendly and approachable and I would highly recommend her childminding service.
Tiffany has been wonderful since she started looking after my son and picking him up from school. She is very professional, and my son absolutely loves her. She has a calm, caring nature and is great at keeping him relaxed and settled. We are very happy with her.
sandra
Sophie is a fantastic childminder! My son started with her when he was 10 months old. I immediately trusted her and I loved her home environment. I thought this was perfect for Oakley. Oakley had the best time with Sophie! Sophie is very calm and friendly which I really liked. He progressed lots and he enjoyed every minute. He settled in really well and never any problems with going and coming home. Always very happy.
I highly recommend Sophie and her services.
I was very satisfied with Marziyehâs work in my home. She is responsible, detail oriented, and highly trustworthy. She carried out her duties with care and patience, always behaving in a professional and respectful manner.
Marziyeh was punctual, well organised, and created a calm and positive environment in the house. I would confidently recommend her as a member of staff, and I would be happy to work with her again in the future.â„ïžđș
My little one has been going to Kirsty since he was 1. I was extremely nervous and needed somewhere to feel like a home away from home. Instantly got this feel from Kirsty, and have had 0 issues at all. My little one is turning 3 this year and he absolutely loves going to Kirstyâs! She has supported us through potty training, behaviour issues and any concerns we may have regarding my little one. She is extremely proffesional, however has that down to earth approachable personality to make it feel so comfortable. Communication is brilliant. Couldnât recommend this place enough! đ
Our experience with the nursery at St Clements Close in Gravesend has been extremely disappointing, and I feel other parents should be aware before making a decision.
We joined in November, and although I provided the 30âhours government funding code within a couple of weeks, the nursery later claimed the funding âwas not in place,â and I had to pay out of pocket to cover the shortfall.
My son turned 2 in December, and when he returned in Januaryâafter the nursery had already collected the termâs fundingâstaff suddenly began raising concerns about his behaviour. They described him as âvery activeâ and even suggested he might have ADHD, despite the fact that he has no such diagnosis. From my perspective, his only âissueâ was having the kind of high energy levels many toddlers have. It increasingly felt as though the nursery expected every child to behave perfectly at all times, and could not cope when they didnât.
When I raised a health and safety concern at one point, the response from the owner was not to address the issue, but to suggest I consider a different setting if I wasnât comfortable. That reaction alone was troubling.
There were also practical issues around care. For example, when I dropped my child off at 8:13 a.m. and asked that he be given breakfast, the staff responded that they would âsee what they can do.â My son had also begun losing weight, and the only things he consistently seemed to be given were tomato rings and cheese strings.
One incident was especially upsetting: I witnessed a staff member pushing my son multiple times as he tried to reâenter a room they were cleaning before closing. When I brought this to the ownerâs attention, she denied that anything had happenedâeven though she was not present at the time. Shortly afterward, I received a message saying that my son was being expelled from the nursery. They offered to refund my deposit, despite having already collected government funding for the full term.
I am writing this review because the nursery has denied any wrongdoing, and based on my experience, I am not convinced that they are equipped to support children who have higher energy levels or any kind of additional needs.
If your toddler is not the âperfectly behavedâ child they seem to expect, I would not recommend this nursery.
