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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4.9 from 74,952 reviews
You will not find a better childminder than Jen! On hearing my daughter’s first childminder was closing its doors I panicked. She had been there since she was 4 months old and I had planned on her staying until she was of school age. I needn’t have worried at all. I was recommended Jen by a friend and we were fortunate that she had availability.
From day one Jen made my daughter, and our family, feel comfortable and supported. She opened her home and family to ours and will go above and beyond for the children in her care. A day with Jen isn’t just childcare, it’s adventure, learning, exploring, challenging, calming and fun. From the extra curricular activities to the delicious home cooked meals, my daughter loved every moment as a Little Owl and Jen will always remain such an important person our lives.
If you’re reading this and looking for a childminder, you’ve absolutely struck gold with this one. We certainly did.
Heidi looked after my three children as our after school nanny for around a year and I could not recommend her highly enough. She was reliable, always punctual, great with the kids (and especially handy when it came to homework and making them listen to her and actually do it!) and very helpful around the house. We still use her for babysitting and it's always a delight to see her.
Sarah
Celma and her amazing team have created such a warm, nurturing, fun and creative environment for children. Our first son started with her aged 11 months until he left to go to school this summer and we could not have wished for a happier place to send him every day. Now our second son is there and thriving too.
Celma puts so much care into everything she does, from the delicious, healthy food she cooks (both our boys always eat their vegetables for her so much better than at home!), the games they play, and there's always music, dancing and fun.
Thanks to Celma's care, dedication and communication with us, we have always felt 100% confident that no matter what - through teething, sniffles, settling in wobbles - our boys were in a safe, caring environment with people who are amazing at what they do and really care.
Celma is always happy to chat through any issues or incidents and give advice from her many years of experience.
We feel so lucky to have found her and her wonderful carers Patricia and Diana, their support and care for our sons have made our first 4 years of parenting so far a lot easier!
I cannot recommend Jenny highly enough! ⭐ She has looked after my son since he was just 5 months old, and she has been like family to us. From those early days with a tiny baby to the happy, confident little boy he is now — she has nurtured him with so much love, care, and patience every single day.
Jenny provides a warm, safe, and stimulating home-from-home environment. She’s always kept us updated, shared photos, and supported his development beautifully. As a parent, there is no greater peace of mind than knowing your child is loved and cherished when you’re apart. Thank you for everything — we will miss you so much! 💛
Maria was wonderful from when she first messaged about my request for childcare. Not having any family living near us meant that I was nervous about having somebody new come look after my 7 and 5 year old. Maria instantly put me at ease, providing her DBS check and further information without any hesitation. Leading up to the night, she maintained contact which helped me feel even more comfortable. She arrived 5 minutes early, and instantly I could tell she was a warm and kind person. She wanted to know about the kids schedule and the kids fell in love with her straight away. So much so, they are demanding I arrange for her to come back. Thanks Maria for all your care and kindness!
Rhyanna
Jo is amazing! My boys face beams when we get out the car and he sees where we are. Jo is so knowledgeable and supportive we feel so lucky to have her supporting our boy. You can see how much she cares for every child's growth and happiness! The updates are fantastic whether through the day or on collection. Id recommend her to anyone x
Penny
Our son joined this childminder's care at just 1 year old and stayed with her for 2.5 wonderful years, during which she truly nurtured him and helped him grow. Her communication was excellent throughout — we received regular progress updates along with lots of pictures, so we always felt included in his day and could see just how much he was thriving. He took part in a great range of indoor and outdoor activities, and she was brilliant at encouraging his independence, teaching him things like tying his shoelaces and putting his coat on by himself. We watched his personality blossom under her care, and she played such a big part in shaping the happy, confident little boy we're so proud of today. There really aren't enough words to express our gratitude to her and her team. Leaving was bittersweet — we were so sad to close this chapter of our son's journey, but we are forever grateful for everything she did for him, and we can't recommend her highly enough. We wish her all the best in continuing the amazing work she does.
joanne
Our son was with Emily and her family from approximately 9 months to 3 years old. In this time he has developed into a happy little boy who is resilient, confident and charismatic, and this is in no small part due to Emily’s care and attention.
Over the last couple of years we have seen Emily and her family of an extension of our own, and it has been great seeing our son develop and grow in both confidence and life skills as a result of being around Emily, her husband, and her children.
She keeps children engaged and active through a variety of activities which children find fun whilst also learning valuable skills. It is greatly appreciated that our son always came home tired and happy at the end of the day! Emily supplemented this by keeping us well informed of our son’s development as well as his day to day activities, ensuring we are connected and aware of how he was doing and what he was working on. Emily is extremely personable and it has also been really beneficial tapping into her lived experience as both a parent and childminder to assist us in helping our son develop and flourish both in the learning environment and at home. She has not only helped our son, but has aided us in being more confident as parents.
We are extremely grateful to have come across Emily and her lovely family, and are sad to be leaving her care to move on to preparing our son for school. He still asks about her even though he has recently left, however the biggest credit to her is that in his new setting he has received glowing feedback from staff for how easily and quickly he has adapted, settled in and created new relationships - Emily has played a crucial role in enabling this by building his confidence and aiding his development by creating a home away from home where he can safely test his skills and learn.
We would not hesitate in recommending Emily and her family to others. She has given our son a great foundation in life to build upon.
I’m very happy with the care and support my daughter has received from her childminder. She is caring, patient and attentive, and I feel confident knowing that my daughter is in a safe and welcoming environment.
My daughter is happy to attend, and it’s lovely to see her becoming more confident and developing new skills. I really appreciate the communication and the effort made to make her feel comfortable and supported.
Thank you for all your hard work, care and dedication. I would definitely recommend this childminder to other parents. ❤️
When Chamila met our children she instantly put them at ease with her warm and attentive nature. She genuinely took an interest in getting to know them creating a friendly and trusting atmosphere from the outset. Her focus on our children and rapid connection were a huge relief allowing us to relax whilst being away without feeling anxious at all. We’re very glad to have meet such a caring and experienced babysitter that we can intrust in the care of our 1 year old son and 4 year old daughter. Thank you Chamila for your support during our times of need! Xx
We feel incredibly lucky to have found such a wonderful childcare provider for our daughter. Jenna creates a truly nurturing, loving and stimulating environment where our daughter is able to flourish, grow in confidence and develop at her own pace. The home from home setting provides her with a sense of comfort, security and belonging, while the variety of outdoor activities and experiences gives her so many opportunities to explore, learn and have fun. It is clear that she genuinely knows and understands our daughter as an individual, encouraging her interests and celebrating her little achievements along the way. Knowing that she is cared for in such a warm, supportive and enriching environment gives us complete peace of mind, and we can see how happy and settled she is in her care.
Soonu, Harj and Damini provide a wonderful environment for the children. Both my daughters have been looked after Soonu and team who provide a warm and loving home from home environment. They have structured day with organised activities which follows the early years framework. I love that they work like a team which means they operate a setting like a small nursery and my daughters gets to interact with a larger group of children and 3 different grown ups. They take the children out regularly to the park, cafes and explore the local community. Warm home cooked lunch and snacks are a bonus and one less thing for me to worry about. We have no family near us and Soonu, Harj and Damini have been our village when we’ve needed them. Thank you for everything you’ve all done for both my girls.
I want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart for the care and attention you have given my child.
My daughter has settled well and enjoyed everyday going to Jane & Geoffrey’s.
The setting is bright, and colorful with a nice garden and a variety of toys
All the food is homemade and my daughter was always pleased with her meals. She always had a fun time while she was there and she still looks forward to seeing Jane & Geoffrey again one day soon for a visit.
Thanks again!
It is very difficult to put into words how grateful we are for everything Kristine has done for Joel and for our family.
From the very beginning, she became much more than just a childminder to us. She genuinely felt like part of the family. The care, patience, kindness and attention she gave Joel always made us feel completely comfortable and confident leaving him in her care.
One of the things we noticed most was the incredibly positive influence she had on him. Joel would often come home calmer, happier and more settled than when he arrived. Kristine has such a naturally calm and caring way with children, and that had a wonderful effect on his behaviour, confidence and development.
She also puts so much effort into making sure the children are active, learning and enjoying themselves. She organises lots of different activities, takes them to events, groups, outings and places where they can interact with other children, explore new environments and develop their social skills. You can clearly see that she genuinely cares about helping every child grow, learn and become more confident.
For us as parents, knowing that Joel was somewhere safe, happy, loved and being encouraged to develop every day was absolutely priceless.
Kristine is a truly special person and an amazing childminder. We will always be thankful for the role she played in Joel’s early years and for all the wonderful memories and positive influence she gave him.
We would recommend Kristine without hesitation to any family looking for someone they can genuinely trust with their child.
Mahya was great with my autistic son. She followed his lead through play, engaged really well with him despite his limited communication skills, and made sure his needs were met. She has a gentle, calm approach, which I think is hugely important when working with children with SEN. I’m really glad I came across her and will definitely be using her again!
We honestly couldn’t recommend Yvonne enough. She looks after our 2-year-old son, and from the very beginning she has made him feel safe, loved and completely at home. Communication is so easy & we know we can talk to Yvonne about anything.
My son has allergies, so finding someone who is knowledgeable, confident and careful when it comes to managing them was really important to us. Yvonne has been amazing in this respect and has always made us feel reassured that he is in safe hands.
In just three months, our son has learnt and developed so much. When he first started with Yvonne, he could only say a few words, and now he’s starting to string words and little sentences together. It’s been so lovely to see his confidence grow, and we know that the fun, engaging and nurturing environment Yvonne provides has played such a huge part in that.
He has so much fun at Yvonne’s house and genuinely looks forward to going. Most importantly, he feels safe, happy and cared for, which means the world to us as parents.
Yvonne is one of the kindest, most caring, patient and loving people, and we feel incredibly lucky to have her looking after our baby. We couldn’t recommend her highly enough! ❤️