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.
Rating Distribution
4.9 from 74,055 reviews
Tay and Cee are wonderful. Both of our children were in the best possible hands at Growing Seeds. Our son Arlo in particular, who joined when he was 20 months and just flourished. He ran in with a big smile on his face every day and just had so much fun, whilst surprising us every week with his development. I couldn’t recommend this setting highly enough.
Highly recommend Little Feet Big Steps. My son started when he was almost 1 and has just left having turned 3, it’s the best thing we did putting him in a lovely small setting like this rather than a nursery. Charlotte and Robyn do lots of different activities with the children each day and are super caring and loving. Charlotte always thinks of the extra touches and makes every occasion special for them. They always took such good care of our son and we were always happy he was well looked after and having a nice time.
Abi has been a wonderful nanny for our two children over the last 2 and half years. She started with us when our youngest was 7 months and has been incredible from day one. Our eldest is now nearly 5 and she has helped her navigate her first year at school very well. She has handled all aspects of childcare from weaning, to potty training and now helping with homework. She is always punctual, reliable and professional and very accommodating with any requests we have needed. We sadly don’t need her services (although she will remain a firm friend of the family!) as our youngest is ready for preschool but would recommend her most highly.
cthomps
Aliya took care of our child who has severe autism (non-verbal). We were very happy with Aliya’s service as we had a wedding to attend and would not have been able to attend without her help. What’s important was to see our child happy when we returned home which indicates to us he was well looked after by Aliya.
When Aliya first arrived she was so kind to introduce herself to our son that he adapted so quickly like his known her for ages.
Also, Aliya responded back quickly to my messages and reassured me that our son was ok which was a relief.
Thank you so much Aliya we were very happy that you bonded so well with our child and will definitely be calling for your service again xx
So so helpful with working with me about a schedule that was ever changing. My daughter absolutely loved Kaz and has been playing the games they played together for the last two days. Really helpful on taking away my anxieties around leaving my daughter for the first time. 10000% recommend
We couldn’t recommend Hannah more highly. She has been tutoring our Year 2 (7-year-old) in English and Maths weekly and the difference in both confidence and enjoyment has been fantastic.
Hannah is reliable, well prepared, and makes each session fun and engaging. Our child looks forward to the lessons, and we’ve had lots of positive feedback about how her confidence has grown. She has a lovely way of building confidence while keeping learning enjoyable.
We’re so grateful for all her support and would happily recommend her to anyone looking for an excellent tutor.
NatalieR
She is indeed the best person to trust your children with in Middleton. ❤️
Just a few weeks after my son started going there, I noticed so many positive changes in him, especially with reading books, becoming more independent, and developing his confidence.
I’m genuinely impressed with the impact she has had on him so far. I highly recommend her to any parent looking for someone caring, patient, and dedicated to their child’s development. ❤️
Damilola
Nicky has been an absolute treasure for my family and has looked after both of my children. My youngest has been with Nicky since she was just over 12 months old and has recently left to start primary school in September. My oldest is 18 years old and still has very fond memories of Nicky and that is a testament to who she is and what she does to provide love, stability and support to the children in her care. Nicky goes above and beyond for the children and provides lots of fun activities for them. Nicky really helped my daughter with potty training and getting her ready for big school. Nicky provided daily updates on my daughter’s activities as well as detailing food intake, sleep and how their mood was throughout the day.
My youngest adores Nicky and loved going to ‘Nicky’s house’ and absolutely thrived there. Nicky’s love, commitment and care helped shape my children in to the amazing people they are and I cannot thank her enough for that.
Choosing Nicky to look after my babies was the best decision I made. You won’t regret it either.
My daughter received such genuine warm and nurturing care. She developed real social skills interacting with other children in a small setting. She enjoyed frequent enriching day trips out with Geraldine. My daughter’s confidence and her self expression has developed in Geraldine’s nurturing and positive environment. Highly recommended.
EMcM
I cannot praise Ewa enough! I was so nervous for my little one to go to a childminders as it’s my first. But Ewa reassured me and kept me updated all the time. My daughter absolutely loves it with Ewa and the amazing activities she does the for kids. The effort she puts in, is amazing! You can see Ewa really loves doing this with the children and making it fun for them all the time.
I’m so glad I found Ewa, as I was really starting to debate going back to work. But now I know my daughters loves it and enjoys her time there I am so happy.
Pooja started with us as our full-time nanny and housekeeper when our son was 2.5, and stuck with us through his whole transition into nursery — she made it so much easier than it could have been.
She was always punctual and totally trustworthy, so we never had to think twice. But honestly, what made her so special was how nurturing and caring she was with our son. He really loves her.
We also went through a rough patch with some big life changes, and Pooja was such a steady, calming presence through it all. She gave our son a real safe space when things felt chaotic, and that meant everything to us.
We're so grateful for the care and love she gave our family. Any family lucky enough to get her is in great hands.
We couldn’t have asked for a better childminder for our little one than Ayesha. She has looked after our 18-month-old over the past nine months, and from the very beginning she has been incredibly warm, kind and caring.
She created such a safe, happy and nurturing environment, and it is obvious how much she genuinely cares about all the children she looks after. Our son was always excited to see her each day, which gave us complete peace of mind.
We’ve seen so much growth in our child during this time, from increased confidence to learning new skills, and we’re so grateful for the love, patience and encouragement she showed every day. We can’t thank Ayesha enough for everything she has done for our family and would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy, caring and dedicated childminder.
After searching around for childcare for a while, I finally found Jess and I am so glad that I did!
My daughter is due to be Starting with Jess in December. I was so anxious about returning to work so soon after having my daughter, but after I met with Jess I left feeling so reassured.
Jess provides a safe, home from home environment with plenty of toys and activities to keep the children she cares for entertained. I also love the fact that there are regular outings planned, as well as lots of contact so we can see what our daughter is getting up to during her day at the childminders!
Although Jess is new to childminding, after seeing how she is with her own children and how welcoming, understanding and kind Jess is I decided that everyone deserves a chance and I am so glad that I chose her! It really doesn’t matter how experienced you are, I think it’s all about the setting you’re providing and hers is outstanding!
Can’t wait for my daughter to join you Jess xx
My son has been with sarah for over a year now and he loves it that much he never wants to come home when settling him in he cried at first when leaving him and now he cries to stay when I go to collect him.Sarah is amazing with the children my son has learnt so much already including to be kind ,caring and sharing.Ive never had any issues or problems in any area I myself dont want him to leave wish I could keep him with sarah forever.
We couldn't be happier with the care Roisin has provided over the past three years. Our son has been attending three afternoons a week after school, as well as during the school holidays, and he genuinely loves going.
As parents, there is nothing more reassuring than dropping your child off somewhere they are excited to be. Roisin creates a warm, caring and fun environment, and it's obvious that she really gets to know the children as individuals. It's equally clear that she has a great relationship with our son, and he absolutely adores her.
We also really appreciate the effort she puts into organising fun activities and days out during the holidays, which our son always comes home talking about with great excitement. He has made wonderful memories there and always looks forward to his next visit.
Roisin is reliable, kind, professional and genuinely passionate about what she does. We feel incredibly fortunate to have found her and wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to any family looking for an outstanding childminder. Five stars are thoroughly deserved!
I’ve been using Ali a while now on a weekend and some evenings
We have 4 children and two have autism and can become very high needs sometimes Ali is good and very confident in what she does and our kids really enjoy her coming
This is our first time in finding a baby sitter we are so glad we found Ali
120% recommendations to anyone
My daughter began her care with Hayat when she was 16 months old. They built such a beautiful bond, which made the whole experience even more rewarding to witness. The only reason we left was that we moved to a different area, making the journey too far. Otherwise, she would have absolutely continued under Hayat’s care.
From the very beginning, communication was excellent. I was kept updated on my daughter’s day, any struggles, milestones, and achievements. Hayat always made sure to tell me whenever she reached a new milestone or learnt something new, and she constantly encouraged her development. She grew so much during this year, and I truly believe Hayat played a big part in that.
One example of this was my daughter’s walking journey. She started walking quite late, and Hayat got her a walker, kept me updated on her progress, and encouraged her every step of the way. Now I have a little toddler who runs everywhere. She also fully supported my wish to raise my daughter bilingually by providing books and games in my language, which meant so
much to me.
Throughout our time with her, I found Hayat to be incredibly helpful and flexible. Although she had a structured routine for all the children, she always did her best to accommodate us whenever she could. During our final month, while we were moving house, she even picked my daughter up and dropped her off each day, which made a very stressful time so much easier.
A wonderful part of my daughter's time there was the variety of experiences she had. Practically every day, she visited a different stay-and-play, giving her plenty of opportunities to socialise with other children and enjoy a range of activities. During the warmer months, they also went to farms, zoos, splash parks, and other outings. I loved knowing that she regularly got out, explored, and had so many enriching experiences.
What stood out most was how warm, caring, and genuinely invested Hayat was in every child. My daughter was welcomed with cuddles and encouragement, and I was always kept informed if she was having an off day, just as her achievements were celebrated. Hayat also surprised my daughter with thoughtful little gifts from time to time, which she absolutely loved (and
so did I!).
Beyond the care she provided, Hayat also gave my daughter the structure and boundaries children need to thrive and knew when to be firm when necessary. My daughter absolutely loved her and grew so much in confidence while in her care. I feel incredibly lucky to have had Hayat as such an important part of my daughter’s early years, and I couldn’t recommend her more
highly.
We have had a wonderful experience with Ali. She is kind, caring, and gentle with our newborn, giving us complete peace of mind. She is reliable, attentive, and treats our baby with genuine warmth and affection. We are very grateful for her help and would happily recommend her to any family. We look forward to having her help us again in the future.
We couldn't choose better childminder. I would highly recommend Dolly to everyone who is looking for reliable, helpful and friendly person. Our son really likes to spend a time with her. We are receiving photos and updates few times a day. We are grateful for everything what Dolly is doing for our son and us. She is trustworthy !