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.
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4.89 from 72,716 reviews
Yash watched over my son of 7 months. He was immediately comfortable to be taken care of by her. She cared, played and engaged with him for the whole session. She made us feel relieved that he was in good care. Would definitely be getting back in touch with her for more nannying.
Anas
This review is not out of malice but real experience. Everyone can decide if it's worth to deal with. Personally I wouldn't not recommend now, because the communication from Edith is not polite, professional, but abrupt, takes very long, then you get 1 line with no greeting and not getting all response you asked for so you know if you can ask her again closer to time. When you sometime confirm to her you agree, she won't say thank you, that's OK, see you then, but often no response or just okay. I have known Edith from around covid year and all was great and she really cared to respond better. Since recently I wanted occasional weekend eve/overnight care, her attitude changed. So from last year Oct 25 I msged her on WhatsApp no response, so msged on childcare here. On Feb 26 she responded she had account issues. I tried not to argue. I used her service 1 after that. As UC needs invoice, I told her to send after the care. I chased 4x to be finally correct. Since then I wanted to use more and was always honest. I was let down by my friend, couldn't once come to her, apologised, but promised will give her more work soon. After a week I contacted her recently asking for 2 dates in the same month. I had to chase the response again. Finally one day around 3am she responded with no greeting about one of dates. I questioned if she is around for the other date. She said she didn't say as she wasn't sure. I said she should have said she isn't sure. Then she clearly stated she doesn't have time sometimes to read long msgs. Sorry but I am not you Edith to write 1 line. If I need a care I will say hello how are you and thank you at the end out of respect, I need to specify date, time and it it's 3 to 5 lines. It takes less than a minute to read thst and respond. So since you don't have time to respond, I don't have time to give you job Edith and my money since you cannot communicate properly and with respect like to customer. I would normally wait a day for response, which I think is more than reasonable. If you are too busy, better to refuse rather than doing a favour to respond. It's unprofessional and only breaks trust. FYI, I blocked you as I cannot deal with your arrogance. Please do better as it is a shame. Do not be offended, just take responsibility. You can't treat customers for granted then expect they will be running after you. I have no issues with care, my daughter was OK but your communication has become bad. Treat people like you want to be treated. More money you earn doesnt mean you cannot be consistently professional. Thanks.
Sylwia
We are so grateful to have found Stella! She creates a warm, safe and fun environment where our child thrives. Her creativity, patience and care are truly remarkable. Stella goes above and beyond making sure our child is engaged, happy and learning every day. Communication is always open and we feel confident knowing our little one is in such capable hands. We couldn’t ask for a better childminder and wholeheartedly recommend her!
Peace
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We were with Steph for 7.5 wonderful years, and I honestly cannot recommend her highly enough. She has been so much more than a childminder to our family - she has been a huge, positive part of my daughter’s childhood and development.
My daughter wanted to share this message herself:
“Steph, I miss you so so so so so so so much!!!! ❤️❤️🥰🥰 You’re the best childminder I have ever had. I think about you every day. I don’t know if you remember, but the grey teddy bear from Poundland was from the last trip we went on there, and I sleep with it every single night. I love it so so so so so so so much!!!!!!! Steph, you helped raise me. You and Julien were like a father figure in my life and helped raise me to be a better person. I miss you so much. Love you Steph!!! 🥰🥰🥰❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
– Ada”
As a parent, I can only echo how special Steph has been to us. She created such a warm, safe, loving, and nurturing environment where my daughter always felt happy, secure, and genuinely cared for. Steph goes above and beyond in every way — she doesn’t just look after children, she builds meaningful bonds with them and helps shape them into confident, kind, and happy young people.
The fact that even after 4 years since we moved away, my daughter still treasures those memories, keeps mementos from their outings, and speaks about Steph with so much love says everything about the care, dedication, and kindness she shows every child she looks after.
Steph and Julien became like extended family to us, and we will always be incredibly grateful for the love, guidance, patience, and support they gave during such an important part of our daughter’s life. Any family would be beyond lucky to have Steph as their childminder.
Pauline has been looking after my son for three years and my daughter for almost two, and in that time she has become so much more than a childcare provider, she has become a trusted, steady, and genuinely cherished part of our children’s lives.
When my son was experiencing delayed development, we spent a long period not knowing why, navigating assessments, uncertainty, and eventually his diagnosis. Throughout all of this, she was a constant source of support. She understood him, advocated for him, and adapted for him in ways that went far beyond what anyone could reasonably expect. She has been instrumental in his progress, not just academically, but emotionally and socially.
She has endlessly found ways for him to participate in every learning and play activity, no matter how big or small the challenge. She never treated his differences as barriers. Instead, she treated them as opportunities to find new approaches, new ideas, and new ways for him to shine.
Both of my children go to her happily and come home just as happily. They talk about her setting with great affection and refer to it as their home.
We feel incredibly lucky to have found someone who cares for our children with such patience, warmth, and heart. She has played a huge role in shaping their early years, and we are endlessly grateful for everything she has done, and continues to do!
RPatel
Jojo helped us for a few nights during the early weeks and she was a huge support during this time. She is professional, responsive, warm and reassuring. She also supported us with a suggested routine which included helpful tips to support better sleep. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Jojo!
I had my kids (a 6-year-old and a 3-year-old) with Iuliana for about 3 days when we had to move houses. They spend more than 10 hours per day with her. I was very impressed with her caring skills and nurturing approach. I have seen her good heart and commitment to develop her own kids as a parent. She uses the same approach with all children she cares for. I trust her, and I will definitely choose her again for her services. With lots of appreciation, thank you, Iuliana. I truly value your knowledge and caring personality.
We were so lucky to find Nausheen. As first-time parents, leaving our 15 month old with someone new was nerve-wrecking, but Nausheen immediately put us at ease.
Nausheen is incredibly reliable, always on time, and communicates clearly.
Beyond just watching our baby, Nausheen engages in fun activities, reads books, and cleans our boy’s toys / books away before leaving for the day.
We highly recommend Nausheen to anyone looking for a trustworthy and caring babysitter.
Aqib
Soma was absolutely wonderful with my daughter. We urgently needed childcare when our previous childminder no longer had availability, and Soma stepped in at just the right time, making the transition incredibly smooth.
Her home is warm, welcoming, clean, and spacious, and my daughter genuinely loved going there, she would happily walk in every day.
Thank you, Soma, for your support when we truly needed it. You are kind, caring, and exceptional at what you do. I would highly recommend you to anyone looking for a trustworthy childminder.
Ruth cared for our son from the age of 10 months until he started preschool at 3½, and we couldn’t have asked for a better childminder. Her knowledge, professionalism, and genuine care truly stood out from the start. She strikes a perfect balance between warmth and discipline, creating a nurturing yet structured environment where children can thrive.
She regularly organised outings to places like Willows Farm, as well as local parks and playgroups, giving the children plenty of opportunities to learn and explore. Ruth also guided us through key milestones—most notably leading the way with potty training when our son was ready, which made a huge difference for us.
We’re incredibly grateful for everything she’s done and would wholeheartedly recommend her.
We cannot recommend Sherife highly enough. Our son has been attending her setting since he was 9 months old, and now at 2.5, he has truly blossomed under her care. Sherife has a wonderful gift for managing children of different ages, ensuring that each child receives the specific encouragement they need to hit their developmental milestones.
Our son absolutely thrives on the variety she provides, especially the constant outdoor play and the creative sensory table activities that keep him engaged and curious. An extra bonus is the incredible home-cooked food; he genuinely loves her meals, which gives us such peace of mind. Sherife provides a warm, nurturing, and stimulating environment that feels like a second home. We feel incredibly lucky to have found such a dedicated and professional childminder.
Anja
She listens carefully to parents’ preferences and communicates warmly and friendly with the children. She knows well babies and toddles as mum, has a lot of experience. She pays close attention to nutrition and health, making sure to provide them with very healthy meals. Highly recommend!
Anna Gye
We had a lovely experience with Ella. She came out with us and was absolutely brilliant with my little boy from the start. She was calm, attentive, and really engaging with him, which made me feel completely at ease.
It’s clear she has a natural way with children, she was kind, patient, and knew exactly how to keep him happy and entertained. I really appreciated how comfortable and relaxed she made both of us feel.
Our son has been with Steph since he was 20 months old, and we couldn’t be happier with the care he’s received. From the very beginning, she created a warm, calm environment that helped him settle in quickly, which made a big difference to us as parents.
Steph is patient, attentive, and genuinely invested in the children she looks after. We’ve seen a real boost in his confidence, communication, and social skills over time. He comes home happy, chatty, and clearly enjoys his days, which says a lot.
What we especially appreciate is the balance she keeps between structured activities and free play, as well as the time spent outdoors. It feels like a home-from-home setting rather than anything too rigid.
Communication has always been clear and consistent, and we feel well-informed about his day and development. It’s reassuring to know he’s in a safe and caring environment where he’s known as an individual.
We’re really grateful for the role she’s played in his early years and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to other families.
Michaela