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 72,958 reviews
We cannot recommend Nancy highly enough. Our two children have been with her for over two years, and she has been an incredibly important part of our family during that time.
Nancy provides such a caring, nurturing, and stimulating environment, with a wonderful range of activities for the children. Our children have loved everything from trips to the allotment to water plants and learn about nature, to arts and crafts and other creative activities. Every day brings something new and exciting.
She has always gone above and beyond in every aspect of her role. She has supported us through important milestones such as potty training, attended our children's birthday parties, and genuinely cares about the children she looks after. Her flexibility has also been invaluable, often accommodating extra days when we've needed them.
Communication is excellent, and we always love receiving photos and updates at the end of the day, which gives us a real insight into what the children have been doing and the fun they've had.
Most importantly, our children have been happy, settled, and loved in her care. It is clear that childcare is not just a job for Nancy – she truly invests in every child she looks after and treats them as individuals.
We are moving away and are incredibly sad that we won't be with Nancy anymore. We feel very lucky to have found her and will always be grateful for the care, support, and kindness she has shown our family. We would recommend her without hesitation to anyone looking for an exceptional childminder.
We feel so lucky to have found Auntie SJ. From the very beginning, Auntie SJ has treated our child like part of the family, providing a warm, loving, and caring environment where they feel happy, safe, and valued.
It has been wonderful to see how much our child has grown in confidence and always come home with a smile, excited to tell us about the activities they’ve enjoyed and the friends they’ve spent time with.
We cannot thank Auntie SJ enough for everything she does and would wholeheartedly recommend her to any parent looking for a trustworthy and exceptional childminder.
My 2-year-old daughter started here five months ago, after moving from another childminder where she was withdrawn and anxious. Rahma honestly couldn't have been a better choice. My daughter settled so quickly in this calm and kind environment, where Rahma and her assistant create a gentle and attentive atmosphere. It's just the right size, providing a spacious and beautiful setting for a fairly small group, but enough socialising opportunity to let my daughter relax and thrive. Rahma concentrates on the kids, and making sure they're happy and fulfilled. My daughter's social skills and engagement have made such progress, she is talking so much, and if she cries now it's because she has to leave or won't be going that day. "Rahma house?" is often her hopeful request when we head out in the car. Rahma offers flexible hours and is so generous and responsive to messages. We get lovely photos regularly and doorstep updates about the day. I feel constantly lucky we have found Rahma to care for our daughter.
Maryam has been an absolute lifesaver. She has been a nanny to my 18month old and I couldnt be happier. She is reliable, even at the last minute she goes the extra mile and helps out. My whole family, kids and elders love her food, she is an amazing cook. My son absolutely adores her and my daughter wishes she could stay home with her instead of school! She has become a part of the family. Would recommend her 100%.
Shahreen
We couldn't be happier with our childminder! She is absolutely amazing, caring, patient, and incredibly dedicated to the children she looks after. Our daughter, who is almost 2 years old, absolutely adores her and is always excited to go to her house.
From day one, she made us feel completely comfortable and confident that our daughter was in the best hands. She provides a warm, safe, and loving environment where children can learn, play, and develop. We have seen our daughter grow in confidence, social skills, and independence thanks to the wonderful activities and support she receives every day.
Communication is excellent, and we always receive updates about our daughter's day, which gives us great peace of mind. It is clear that she genuinely cares about every child and treats them like family.
We highly recommend her to any parent looking for a trustworthy, professional, and loving childminder. She has become such an important part of our daughter's life, and we are truly grateful for everything she does❤️❤️❤️
I cannot recommend Luknute highly enough. She cared for my son for a week live-in and from the very first day I had complete peace of mind — she is warm, calm, utterly reliable and genuinely kind. My son was happy, settled and safe in her care, and she has a natural gift for keeping children engaged with thoughtful, creative activities rather than screens. She stepped in to help our family at a very difficult time, at short notice, and handled everything with maturity, discretion and real professionalism. Her communication is excellent — she kept me updated throughout and I always knew my son was in the best possible hands. Her current DBS check, paediatric first‑aid training and early‑years qualifications gave me confidence from the outset, but it is her warmth and dependability that truly set her apart. Any family would be fortunate to have her. Thank you, Luknute — we are very grateful.
Geraldine has been warm, engaging and generally amazing with our daughter Annabel who joined her full time at 11 months old. Geraldine is extremely attentive and supportive of Annabel’s needs, ensuring everything is done at her pace whilst also pushing her when she can see she is ready. Annabel has a delicious menu of home cooked food provided by Geraldine and goes on lovely trips out which she enjoys enormously.
We cannot believe the development Annabel has made. She very happily waves us off every day and has formed an amazing bond with Geraldine which is very reassuring as first time parents!
Would time and again recommend Geraldine to other prospective parents.
Victoria
I cannot recommend Tracy highly enough. She has been our childminder for around five years now, caring for both of my children, and they have loved every moment spent with her.
From day one, Tracy has provided a safe, nurturing and welcoming environment where my children have always felt happy, settled and cared for. She is incredibly kind, patient and thoughtful, and genuinely treats the children as if they were her own. It is clear how much she cares about each child and their individual needs.
Tracy always goes above and beyond, whether that’s planning fun and engaging activities, supporting their development, or simply being a reliable and reassuring presence in their lives. She keeps parents updated with photos, messages and regular communication, which has always given me complete peace of mind while my children are in her care.
Over the years, I have watched both of my children grow in confidence, independence and social skills, and Tracy has played a huge part in that. They have built such a special relationship with her and are always excited to see her.
Finding someone you trust completely with your children is priceless, and Tracy is exactly that person. We have been incredibly lucky to have her as part of our lives for so many years.
As my youngest gets ready to leave for school, I know she will miss Tracy enormously but honestly, it won’t just be my child who misses her. I will too. She has been such an important part of our family’s journey, and we will always be grateful for everything she has done for us.
Claims to have all these references and checks but our experience was nothing but horrendous. Disappeared on the third day saying she's going for a break and then never back and instead demanded money. We had to do most of the nanny work for her or watch her to a half job by just calling out the child's name. Wouldn't clean up after the child saying it's the hotels job. Just a lame excuse to not care for someone's child.
Aarthi has been taking care of my son Dominic since he was 1 year and 10 months old, and I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better childminder. She treated him like part of her own family, always showing him so much love, patience, and care.
Dominic was always happy and comfortable with her, which gave me great peace of mind as a parent. Aarthi created a safe, warm, and caring environment where he could learn, play, and grow with confidence.
Because of the amazing experience we had with her, our daughter Chloe is now going there as well. That alone says how much trust and appreciation we have for Aarthi and the care she provides.
I am truly grateful for everything she has done for our family, and I would highly recommend her to any parent looking for someone trustworthy, kind, and dedicated.
Cosmina
We cannot recommend Little Wellies highly enough. They cared for our son from just 8 months old right through until he started school and have also continued supporting us with school pick-ups and drop-offs.
From day one, they created a real home-from-home environment where he felt safe, happy and loved. The continuity of care and family-friendly approach made such a positive difference to both him and us as parents.
What stands out most is the incredible bond they built with our son and our family. His confidence, happiness and positive attitude are a reflection of the amazing care, encouragement and support he received.
Little Wellies also made learning fun and engaging, helping him develop educationally through creative activities, play and encouragement every day. It was wonderful to see how much he learned while always enjoying himself.
We are so grateful for everything they have done over the years and would wholeheartedly recommend them to any family looking for caring, reliable and truly exceptional childcare.
Nazima has been looking after my child for the past 2 years now, and I must say, I am very glad that I picked her to be a child minder to my daughter Zunairah. Nazima and my daughter has built a very close relationship and she always sends me updates of what my little one is doing through the day, there’s always stimulating activities and toys provided and my child sometimes doesn’t even want to leave!, Nazima has been the most helpful of all considering I am from south London with little to no support system In west London as a single parent. I have a very deep trust with her and recommend her services greatly. The price per hour is so low and for us single parents this really helps especially with the quality of childcare being provided it’s almost criminal to not contact Nazima for childcare. Very happy and still using her services and my child is 4.
Luzita looked after our now 2 year old for over a year. She's an extremely reliable, loving and caring childminder. Our son had no difficulty settling in and has loved his time at Luzita's. They get to visit the local park, play groups and spend significant time outdoors in every weather. Our son is always very eager to go to Luzita's as he enjoys his time there. She communicates well and keeps us informed. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable loving childminder or babysitter.
Zeynep
We cannot recommend Paula and Shining Stars highly enough. Choosing someone to care for your child is one of the biggest decisions you make as a parent, and from the moment Luca started with her, we knew we had found someone truly special.
The progress Luca has made during his time in her care has been incredible. He has grown so much in confidence, communication, physical development and learning. Watching him flourish over the last couple of years has been wonderful, and we know that so much of that is down to the nurturing, supportive and stimulating environment she provides every day.
Paula's Curiosity Approach-inspired setting is nothing short of inspirational. The thought, creativity and care that go into creating engaging educational experiences for the children are remarkable. The resources are beautifully presented, carefully planned and constantly evolving to spark children's curiosity, imagination and love of learning. It is clear how much time and dedication she invests in ensuring every child has meaningful opportunities to explore and develop.
Alongside this, the children enjoy delicious healthy home-cooked meals, and the atmosphere she creates is warm, welcoming and full of genuine care. She strikes the perfect balance between professionalism and affection, creating a home-from-home environment where children feel safe, valued and happy.
Communication has always been exceptional. The daily updates and photographs shared through the app give wonderful insight into the children's days, while her Instagram page and monthly newsletters showcase the fantastic activities and learning opportunities she provides including outings to the local parks, forest and library. Regular progress reports have also helped us understand and celebrate Luca's development every step of the way.
Paula has always been flexible, approachable and supportive, and we have felt completely confident leaving Luca in her care. Knowing he was happy, loved and thriving made returning to work as a teacher following maternity leave so much easier.
As Luca prepares to leave for school, we feel incredibly grateful for everything she has done for him and our family. We are so sad to be saying goodbye, and she will be hugely missed. The positive impact she has had on Luca's early years will stay with him for a very long time.
Thank you for everything. We couldn't have wished for a better start to Luca's learning journey. Carly and Sean
Amanda babysat for my children recently, she was very polite, punctual and friendly. The children really enjoyed spending time with her and felt very comfortable. I came home to a calm house and everyone in bed. I would be happy to recommend Amanda to others :)
Happy has been caring for my son for several months now, and I honestly cannot recommend her highly enough. From the first day, she built a beautiful bond with him through her kindness, patience, and naturally caring nature.
She is incredibly attentive, trustworthy, and experienced, always making sure my son is safe, happy, and well cared for. Whether at home, outdoors, or during nursery pick-ups and drop-offs, she handles everything calmly and professionally. Her years of childcare experience truly show in the way she understands children and responds to their needs with such warmth and confidence.
What I appreciate most about Happy is the genuine love and positive energy she brings every day. She is cheerful, respectful, reliable, and always goes above and beyond to help. My son absolutely loves spending time with her, and as a parent there is no better feeling than knowing your child is in such safe and loving hands.
Happy has become someone our family trusts completely, and I would wholeheartedly recommend her to any family looking for a dedicated, compassionate, and outstanding nanny
Cristina
We started our son full time with Michaela when he was just 10 months old, following a recommendation from close friends - and it’s one of the best decisions we’ve made.
From the very first settling-in sessions, Michaela made the transition feel genuinely effortless. She has a natural warmth and calm that put both our son and us at ease, and I was able to return to work with real confidence knowing he was happy and in safe hands.
The impact on his development has been remarkable. His vocabulary grows week on week, and he regularly surprises us with new words and phrases. Michaela keeps him engaged with a lovely range of activities -trips to the library, local parks and playgroups as well as art’s & crafts - and we treasure the photos and videos she sends throughout the week. It gives such wonderful peace of mind to see him thriving.
Most of all, our son absolutely adores her. Michaela has become so much more than a childminder to our family -she feels like a true extension of our parenting bubble, someone we trust completely with the person we love most. We couldn’t recommend her more highly.
Harriet
Leaving your 9-month-old with someone else for the first time is honestly so hard but from day one Adrienne and Paul made the whole transition so much easier for us.
I was incredibly nervous about returning to work and leaving my little boy so young, but Adrienne instantly put me at ease. In the beginning there were a few tears at drop-off (from both of us) but that phase only lasted a couple of weeks. Now he happily waves us goodbye from Adrienne’s arms.
The updates we receive every single day are amazing. We get pictures, videos, updates on what he’s eaten, how much he’s eaten, and how much he’s slept and at what times.
I genuinely couldn’t recommend Tiny Treasures enough. Going from spending every day together during maternity leave to returning to work was such a huge change for me, but knowing my son is with people who care for him so well has made all the difference.
He’s made his first little friends there, and it’s been amazing watching his confidence and development grow so much.
We truly feel so lucky to have found Adrienne and Paul.
We would like to thank you so much.
Gill has been my daughter’s childminder for the last two years. After reaching out and then speaking to gill on the phone, to meeting her, I knew my daughter would be in safe capable hands. It just felt right!
My two-year-old is generally excited to see her 3 days a week, we even kept gill on after moving 30 minutiae away as we were so happy with the care she gives.
Gill gives childminders a good name, we are truly lucky to have her.
She will be truly missed when my daughter moves on.
Her set up is fantastic!
After speaking to a lot of my friends and listening to their childcare experiences with others, I truly believe I hit the jackpot with Gill!
Annie