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 75,505 reviews
I would definitely recommend Lorena! ❤️ My daughter has been going to her setting for nearly 4 months now, and she is always so happy there.
Lorena and her assistant Jim are both lovely, caring and really good with the children. I love the way they run the setting and all the activities they organise to help the little ones learn and develop.
It’s such a lovely feeling knowing my daughter is happy and well looked after while we’re at work.
We’re really happy with Lorena and Jim, and so glad we found them! ❤️😊
Kyi
I highly recommend Shabana(Hanifa Syed) as a nanny. She helped care for my toddler and newborn twins, providing both overnight care and some daytime support. She was caring, patient, attentive and very supportive throughout.
She has a lovely way with children, especially my toddler. She enjoys singing with the children and takes the time to engage with them, including taking my toddler to the park for outdoor activities.
She was also very hands-on with the newborn twins, assisting with bottle feeding, burping, settling them and ensuring they were comfortable and well cared for throughout the night.
She is warm, gentle, dependable and genuinely good with children. I would happily recommend her to any family looking for a trustworthy, caring and attentive nanny.
Hailey
Our kids have been with Lorraine since 2022 and she has always been amazing. We have never had any problems with her and our kids love her so much. They go to playgroup every day, but Lorraine also stimulates them at home, doing activities, dancing, singing and playing. She is very loving and caring and she is not afraid of having very small kids. She is just the best!
Tania welcomed my son with open arms. Initially cried on his first days cause he was not used. Tania reassured me he will be fine.after a few checkins my son was the one knocking on Tania’s door . She is amazing with kids .Her place is very neat well organised .a place you will want your child to be. Communicates well with parents ,gives you updates as well.
For the whole period of time that Haifa came around, I had peace of mind knowing that my 4 year old was in good hands. He always asked about her on the days she wasn’t coming in, and didn’t want her to leave on the days she did; that was proof enough for me to trust her. I would one hundred percent recommend the services she has got to offer!
Yina
My daughter absolutely adores Paula and the time she had with her before starting school full time. Paula offers a range of activities with learning in mind as well as free play. The children in her care become friends and even if in different year groups, they look out for each other at school and care greatly for one another. My daughter was always happy and content and Paula is extremely reliable, kind, consistent and professional. Paperwork for my daughters development and well being was completed and a learning journal created for her time there. A round up of my daughters day was provided at collection time with a run down of what she had eaten (yummy home cooked food!) and how she had enjoyed her day, often with my daughter not wanting to leave!
Although my daughter is now at school full time, Paula remains on the contact list for after school pick up if I am working or as an emergency care!
If you want that home away from home childminder who cares for your child in a kind but professional way, Paula is your pick!
We cannot recommend Ryan & Anja highly enough. They are such wonderful, kind people and provided an incredibly nurturing environment for our son.
We loved that our son wasn't spending his days in a single room, but instead in a beautiful warm home complete with pets, a garden, a kitchen and an upstairs space to sleep in. We also loved that he had regular outings, often daily, to explore the world around him. This included local toddler groups, playgrounds, errands to the shops and even trips to the zoo! We also loved that compared to a nursery he was in a smaller group of children and could form genuine bonds with them, playing together and enjoying crafts, books and songs.
Ryan & Anja's communication was excellent and it brought massive smiles to our faces to see photos of the adventures our son was getting up to throughout the day. We loved reading the diary entries in the evenings, including funny anecdotes that helped us feel part of his day. Ryan & Anja were also incredibly understanding when our job situation changed and we had to stop using their services earlier than originally planned. One of our genuine biggest sadnesses about leaving London is that our son won't get longer with Ryan & Anja! They are a fantastic team, and if anyone is looking for a childminder, they don't need to think twice before choosing HGLA.
Amelia was absolutely wonderful with my daughter. I had an unexpected hospital appointment and Amelia kindly stepped in to look after her at short notice. We weren’t sure how long we would be, but she was so understanding and more than happy to be flexible.
It really meant so much to have someone so kind, reliable and accommodating when we needed help the most. I can’t thank Amelia enough for making a stressful situation that little bit easier. I would highly recommend her!
My daughter has been with Marie for a few months now. I was very worried about finding a childminder with all the bad stories you here and fear of just not knowing. I really wanted to go back to work but I didn’t want to leave my child somewhere I had no peace of mind just for the sake of it. Marie understood this.
From the start she was patient, she explained everything and sends me regular updates everyday showing me what my child is doing. She shows genuine care for my child and is very gentle yet stern with her, which is the perfect type of discipline I was looking for. She is very loving and is able to look after multiple kids at once, my daughter now considers the other kids here friends and Marie is the biggest part to play in this. She decorates her house for different occasions and makes your child feel special on birthdays. Marie has honestly been a God send for my family and we really appreciate her commitment to her role.
I am beyond grateful to Felicity for the consistent love and care she has given to my boy. I visited 3 other childminders in Chingford but didn’t feel satisfied after the initial visit, with Felicity there was an instant rapport. She is everything you would want as a childminder, she takes her job seriously, is professional but ultimately is a warm and nurturing person who is dedicated to caring for little ones. My son has settled very quickly and very much enjoys his time with Felicity plus her excellent cooking. I am eternally grateful ❤️
Alison has been an absolute treasure to our family over the past three years. She has been so much more than a childminder to our two little ones; she has become a special part of their childhood and our family.
From the very beginning, she has created such a warm, loving and safe environment for our children. Her kindness, patience, warmth and genuine love for what she does shine through in everything. We have always known our children were in the safest, most caring hands, and that peace of mind is truly priceless.
She has been there for countless cuddles, laughs, adventures and special moments, helping to shape some of our children’s happiest early memories. We feel incredibly lucky that our paths crossed and couldn’t have asked for anyone better to care for our little ones.
Alison, thank you for everything you have given our family. You will always hold a very special place in our hearts, and we will miss you more than words can say.
We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend you to any family looking for someone truly exceptional to care for their children.
Nicolle
Elle is such a wonderful childminder to our daughter. She is a complete natural with children and our daughter bonded with her very quickly. She is extremely nurturing and warm and builds trust with the children quickly. I like that Elle keeps small ratios with the children so child gets a lot of attention and support. She provided lots of exciting activities when in her care and takes her to different classes and play groups too, providing us updates on her care and development. My daughter always looks forward to her days with Elle and goes to her each day with our stretched arms which is all you can ask. Thank you for all you have done for her, Elle!
I honestly couldn’t recommend Claire enough! My daughter has been going to Claire for over two years and has had the most amazing time. Claire is so thoughtful, caring and absolutely brilliant with the children. She always goes above and beyond, putting so much love and effort into everything she does. It’s so lovely knowing my daughter is somewhere she is happy, safe and so well looked after. I feel very lucky to have found her!
Foz has been so amazing with my two children. They are so happy to go to her in the morning and after school. she spends time with them plays with them! I couldn’t fault her! She has been so flexible and helped me at last minute when I needed. She provides such a safe calm and loving environment.
Very disappointed with my experience with this childminder. After discovering a severe, raw and red rash around my 3-year-old daughter’s private area, we had to take her to A&E.
When I raised my concerns, instead of reassurance and understanding, I felt she became defensive and offended. It's become messy. She then reported my husband and me to social services over alleged communication concerns, which I felt was retaliatory after I questioned my daughter’s care.
To make matters worse, after withdrawing our daughter due to concerns about her wellbeing, she demanded over £1,000 in notice fees!
As a parent, I should be able to question my child’s care without feeling intimidated or punished for speaking up. A very upsetting experience, and sadly, I would not recommend this childminder.