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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 73,134 reviews
I am writing to wholeheartedly recommend my childminder, Tracey, who has been caring for my daughter since January 2025, when she was 13 months old. As we are now moving away from London, I unfortunately have to say goodbye to Tracey, which absolutely breaks my heart — but it also means another child will have the wonderful opportunity to be in her care.
When my daughter first started, she experienced some separation anxiety, but Tracey worked closely with me to gently and patiently overcome this. As a single mum, I truly valued Tracey’s kindness, patience, and unwavering support during this transition. Thanks to her warm and nurturing approach, my daughter quickly settled and has been very happy and confident in her care ever since.
Tracey provides a safe, stimulating, and fun environment, offering the children a wide variety of enriching experiences. My daughter has enjoyed regular playdates with other childminding friends, visits to local playgroups, parks, and soft play sessions, as well as fantastic outings further afield, including trips to the London Zoo, the London Aquarium, Hampton Court Palace, Chessington World of Adventures, and Garson’s Pick Your Own Fruit Farm, to name just a few. These activities have given her invaluable opportunities to explore, learn, and develop her social skills in exciting and meaningful ways.
A huge bonus is that Tracey works alongside her fantastic daughter, Megan, who is a childcare assistant and is utterly adored by the children. They are an amazing team together, both incredibly caring, loving, nurturing, and also great fun to be around! They are very active and always out and about with the children, whether it’s having lunch in the park and feeding the ducks, visiting lavender fields in the summer, heading to a pumpkin patch for Halloween, or going to see Santa in December — alongside all the wonderful arts and crafts activities they do throughout the year. Having two adults for a maximum of five children also provides an extra level of attention, reassurance, and care for every child.
Tracey is reliable, thoughtful, and genuinely dedicated to the children she looks after. She has been a tremendous support to both my daughter and me, and I have always felt completely confident knowing my daughter is safe, happy, and thriving with her.
Tracey and Megan have truly provided a home away from home for my daughter, and for me as a mother, they have been an invaluable treasure to find. I will miss them both — and their entire family — enormously. I would wholeheartedly recommend Tracey to any parent looking for a trustworthy, loving, and exceptional childminder.
We could not have asked for a better experience with Catriona.
Quick response to our job, she was more than willing to come for a interview.
She was confident, professional and got on brilliantly with our child.
Sent through all her checks and details which put us at ease and was really receptive to our needs.
Could not recommend her enough and will definitely be requesting her services in the future.
Raza has been looking after my daughter for several months now and my daughter really likes her. My daughter looks forward to playing with Raza each time she comes. I feel safe to leave my daughter with Raza as she is very gentle, kind and enjoys playing with children. Whenever she takes my daughter out, she does a risk assessment and makes sure to follow health and safety guidlines. She also plans her days with my daughter to make sure to include a variety of activities like the playground, the children centre sessions, reading books or chosing different type of toys. One can see that she has a lot of experience in looking after children, which she can back up with knowledge from professional training.
When my daughter is asleep, Raza is always open to help with general housework, which she completes to my full satisfaction.
I cannot recommend her ennough as a babysitter, nanny, childminder or household help.
Ann looked after our two sons spanning five years and we could not have been luckier to have found her. She is highly experienced, knowledgeable, has a genuine love for children and is a wonderful person. She prioritises fresh air, activities, home cooked lunches and allows the children to thrive in her care, developing their language and motor skills, supporting each milestone and going above and beyond to nurture each individual child. Beyond this, she is incredibly reliable and makes the whole family feel supported. Our children thrived in Ann’s care and we learnt so much from her. Leaving Ann was the hardest part of moving house! An amazing childminder.
FranR
After having a bad previous experience, I was so pleasantly surprised to have found Gosia. You can tell how much our little boy loves her, and he has from the start. He always has so much fun with her, and every week comes back with lots of crafts. She always takes them out - either to playgroups or play grounds or even the zoo!
You can tell how much she cares for the children, and the positive impact she makes on them.
Thank you Gosia
I cannot believe what I have just read!
Is this the same child minder that my child with special /medical needs attend?
This is my story experience.
It was so difficult finding a place for my daughter with all the complications and difficulties she has, unable to sit, crawl stand, eat, respiratory issues NG feed, name it she had it. Disheartened was an understatement.
She was 10 months old.
I took her there just to see how she would react and wow she took to Sophia unlike anyone or anywhere else.
This gave me confidence as I watch the interaction. She told me she will be fine and explained her plan for her going forward.
We left with me feeling overjoyed and she smiling.
Yes, she caught colds but like any developing child and her with poor immune system I accept ed it for what it was.
She has thrived, she enjoys going there and miss it when she is not.
The staff there have worked so hard in giving her the care and support needed. From being unable to sit to now standing, crawling, speaking like a parrot. Using her arms to help feeding herself.
I can’t give them enough credit for all they have been and is doing for her. Without their support I would have been lost.
Sophia especially has supported and pointed me in the direction for help and support for her at home while she sought it for her during her care within her establishment.
Excellent support and care is an understatement.
Where I can honestly comment overall I provide them with her food and she is always fed unless she says no of which I am promptly informed.
Woopie
We cannot recommend Seb highly enough. Our daughter has been with her since she was just 1 year old.
During this time Seb has been absolutely exceptional.
Seb is incredibly knowledgeable, experienced, and genuinely passionate about childcare. Our daughter is very active, and Seb always knows exactly how to engage her, support her, and manage her energy in a positive and caring way. She understands children so well and tailors her approach to each child’s personality and needs.
Since being with Seb, our daughter has grown so much in confidence, independence, and development. We always feel completely at ease knowing she is in such safe, nurturing, and capable hands. Seb creates a warm, structured, and stimulating environment where children truly thrive.
She is without doubt the best childminder we could have hoped for, and we are extremely grateful for the care and dedication she shows every single day.
Sol
My daughter was with Ann for two years and she absolutely thrived with her (it was only because we moved that we had to change providers). It was more like giving her to a trusted family member. Ann goes above and beyond doing endless activities that develop their language and fine motor skills etc as well as outings to farms, parks, softplay, drop in centres etc with the children under her care.
My daughter felt safe and secure with Ann and really developed her confidence. At every milestone e.g., potty training we felt supported.
She cooks home cooked healthy meals and is extremely reliable, communicative, energetic and caring. I couldn't recommend her highly enough.
I did not want to leave a negative review, however after my experience I feel it is important to share, particularly for parents of children with additional or complex needs.
My son has significant medical and developmental needs, including a history of stroke, swallowing difficulties requiring thickened feeds, and airway conditions that require careful monitoring, especially when he is unwell. I made this clear prior to him attending, as consistency, communication, and attention to detail are essential for his safety and wellbeing.
I initially attended a short trial session and then enrolled him the following day. From the beginning of his first full day, I did not feel reassured. I was not greeted by the childminder directly, and instead an assistant collected my son from the front door. I was not invited into the setting, and the interaction felt very rushed. I was not asked detailed questions about his needs, routine, feeding requirements, or how to manage his condition. Given the level of care he requires, I would have expected a much more thorough introduction and handover. Instead, I found myself quickly explaining important information at the door, including his feeding and use of thickener.
During the day, communication was limited. I was contacted regarding his milk, however this highlighted to me that there had not been a proper opportunity to go through his feeding routine and requirements in detail beforehand. With a more thorough initial discussion, this confusion could have been avoided.
When I came to collect my son, he was handed over by a different staff member. There was no proactive or structured handover provided. When I asked about his day, I was told that she was not sure as she had only just come on shift and that I should contact the childminder directly. I found myself having to ask multiple questions just to get basic information. For a child with additional needs, I would expect a clear and informed handover at collection, and this was not provided.
I also experienced several issues with organisation and the handling of my son’s belongings. Items were not returned as expected, including feeding items and personal belongings. I had to request that staff go back and check for missing items. One dummy that was eventually returned to me was visibly unclean, with debris on it, and I had to ask for it to be washed before it could be given back. This raised concerns for me regarding hygiene and overall attention to detail. Another dummy was not located at all.
In addition, my son had been asleep for a significant portion of the session (approximately two hours) and was not offered his planned meal upon waking, despite this being included. As a result, he returned home hungry, which was not in line with the routine I had communicated.
For example, I received a message stating that he was not drinking his milk, but without any additional context or reassurance around how this would be managed. As a parent of a child with additional needs, I would have expected a more supportive and reassuring approach in communication.
Following his attendance, my son became unwell shortly afterwards. While I understand that illnesses can be picked up from many environments, this added to my overall concerns, particularly given the hygiene and organisational issues I experienced during his time at the setting.
Overall, the experience felt disorganised, rushed, and lacking in clear communication from the outset. I appreciate that settling-in periods can take time, however I believe that basic standards such as proper handover, organisation, hygiene, and communication should be consistent from day one. For children with additional needs, these are essential requirements, not optional.
To be fair, the provider did process my refund promptly and handled the cancellation professionally.
While this setting may be suitable for some families, based on my experience it did not provide the level of communication, organisation, and attention to detail that my child requires. I also felt the childminder was a bit more money driven than actually cared for my son. This was my experience. And it’s sad it put a bad taste in my mouth.
Karyn has looked after our toddler a few days a week for the past year and has been remarkably reliable and professional. The most important thing for us is that our child is always happy and settled in her care. It certainly helps that Karyn is fit and healthy, as she has no trouble keeping up with a very active toddler. We would highly recommend her to any family looking for a trustworthy and energetic nanny.
She is a very lovely welcoming lady. Outstanding service looking after my 2 boys, 1 being Sen too..
Very efficient & gave best efforts.
Lovely to meet her and welcome her into my family home, would recommend & defo be using her service again. Gave updates throughout to let me know how the boys were
Rachael
I wish I could give more than 5 stars for Jo.
Jo took over care of my daughter from 11 months old with a plan of me returning to work when she was 1 year old.
Jo instantly put my mind at ease (1st time mum nerves!) and provided in depth and detailed updates with photos. This continued for the 3 years my daughter attended Jo's setting. I knew I could message and check in any time of the day.
Jo was much more than a childminder to our family. Due to sudden changes within our household, Jo was able to accommodate further hours when needed.
My daughter loved her time with Jo, getting to go out into the community every day and attended groups, library sessions or day trips.
Jo provided a photo book to my daughter when she left and we still regularly look at this and talk about her time.
Jo still checks in with us and always wants to check on the progress of my daughter now she is in school.
I would recommend Jo to any family looking to choose a childminder over a nursery setting.
I can't thank Jo enough for everything she did for our family.
We had the absolute pleasure of having our wedding nanny join us on 26th March, and I honestly can’t recommend her highly enough. She arrived at 11am to care for my daughter and nephew, and from the moment she stepped in, everything felt effortless.
She was amazing with the children—warm, attentive, and completely in tune with their needs—which allowed us to relax and fully enjoy our special day. Knowing they were in such safe and caring hands made all the difference.
What really stood out was how naturally she blended in with our family and guests. She was so lovely, professional, and approachable, and it truly felt like she was part of the celebration rather than just providing a service.
We’re so grateful she was there—she made the whole day run smoothly and stress-free. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for childcare at their wedding or special event.
Millie has been a great help to us over the last few months. She is kind, caring and keeps our 3 year old engaged for hours with her creativity. She makes sure that whilst she around she changes him should he require a change, without being told. She’s dependable, timely and has been flexible when it came to staying a bit later than originally requested.
Kayleigh is helping me with my 3 year old daughter. She is reliable, approachable and adorable. My daughter likes her so much and always excited to see her. Her approach to my daughter is excellent. I will continue to ask Kayleigh's help as Babysitter because her service is amazing.
Karen was looking after my son for almost 6 years, and she was nothing else but great support for my family. She was always on time, flexible, professional and always happy to assist. Karen was mainly scheduled in the mornings, to look after my son before school, but when asked to stay overnight, or during the half terms she would always try to accommodate and help me and my family out. When she was with my son throughout the day Karen would always looked for any activities/interesting places to visit to make my son day exciting and busy. I would recommend Karen to every busy parents.
Kamila
Me and my husband are absolutely amazed of the childcare Alberta provides to all the kids. Our 3 years old daughter is under Alberta's care 6 hours per day and I can't express how satisfied we are with our child development progress and how happy our daughter is with her childminder. In our busy life we so appreciate and we're very grateful we can leave our girl with a clear conscience for most of the day under Alberta's care who pays attention so much to every child. She takes care of them with love and respect and at the same time she is consistent and teaches children good manners. Communication is very good. At pick's up time she describes all they have done through the day, how much of their lunch they ate ect..
I'm very impressed of creativity and all the ideas to keep children engagement. Thank you for your dedication and best care for our Pola.
Alex & Jack
Alex
We have been sending our 2 year old to Nichola for about 6 months and she settled in extremely well. She always enjoys the days she goes to Nichola's. Nichola regularly takes her out for day trips and fun activities. We couldn't recommend Nichola highly enough. Our daughter's speech and development has come on leaps and bounds. Nichola really encourages her and gives us excellent feedback on how she is doing on a daily basis.
Over the last three years Carly has cared for our two children, two days a week, offering a consistently calm, nurturing and stimulating environment where they have been truly happy and settled.
Our youngest started pre-school aged 3, moving into wrap around support through nursery and school.
Carly provides a safe, engaging space with range of toys, activities, plus access to outside yard, organised fun trips and healthy dinners.
Any conflicts between the children quickly resolved. Carly is great at communicating and we felt so grateful to have had such a reliable and caring childminder to support our family.
Carly is a superstar.