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 73,997 reviews
There is no greater nursery than Miri’s. My youngest of 3 was the first to attend her nursery and we have been blown away by every aspect of the nursery. Miri is the kindest, warmest most incredible human who loves the children like her own. All of her staff are equally wonderful and caring. The nursery is calm, the children are calm and happy, my daughter has grown and developed so beautifully. They do the most creative sensory play every day, the home cooked meals are delicious, healthy and beautifully presented. We receive daily photographs of our children and Updates on their day. All the children love each other and I genuinely believe it’s because they are together in such a warm and loving environment. If you want a nursery that feels like home, is nurturing, genuinely cares about your child, gives them a fun outdoor (and indoor) childhood, send your child to Miri.
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Stacey has only been working with my daughter for a few weeks but already there is a huge change in her attitude and confidence with reading. Stacey gives her homework which she is able to do and my daughter is trying to read more and is enjoying being able to read things. We are already seeing an improvement in her ability.
Monika is not only an amazing childminder but also a wonderful friend. As a first time mum, I was incredibly nervous about leaving my baby with someone I didn'tknow. However, after our very first meeting, I knew she was a kind, caring, and trustworthy person.My baby has been with Monika for nearly a year now, and I honestly couldn't be happier. She has helped my little girl develop so much in such a short time and has created a safe, loving environment where she feels completely comfortable. My daughter gets so excited whenever she hears Monika's name, which says everything about the bond they've built.As a first time mum, I was also overwhelmed by how childcare worked, but Monika was always there to guide me. She gave me so much helpful advice, explained everything clearly, and made the whole experience much less stressful.
Every day, Monika kept me updated on what my daughter had been doing and eating, which gave me real peace of mind. She regularly takes the children onoutings where they can have fun, learn, and socialise. This has made such a difference for my daughter, who was initially shy and struggled to feel comfortable around other children. Thanks to Monika's patience and encouragement, she now loves being around other kids and has grown so much in confidence.I truly couldn't ask for a better childminder and wouldn't change Monika for the world. I feel incredibly lucky to have found her, and I would recommend her to anyone looking for someone who genuinely cares for children as if they were her own.
Nasima’s Childcare is truly amazing. Nasima and her assistants, Shumi and Mithu, have been absolutely fantastic. Both my son and daughter attended Nasima’s Childcare for two years, and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
At first, I was very worried about returning to work, but Nasima and her team made the transition so much easier. They kept me updated throughout the day with regular photos and messages, giving me complete peace of mind. Every time I collected my children, I knew they had been cared for with love and attention.
Thank you all so much for everything you have done for my children over the past two years. I can’t thank you enough and would wholeheartedly recommend Nasima’s Childcare to anyone looking for a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for their child.
The activities they provide are fantastic and encourage both fine and gross motor skills, as well as early maths and literacy development. They have an amazing range of resources both indoors and outdoors. They also supported my children through important milestones, including coming off bottle feeds, toilet training, and establishing healthy sleep routines.
We will always be grateful for the love, care, and dedication you have shown our family. Thank you again for everything!
We’ve been with our childminder since my daughter Maia was 5 and my son Ru was 3, and they’re now 10 and 7. I honestly couldn’t imagine them going anywhere else.
They absolutely love going every single time. They always come home full of stories about what they’ve been up to, whether it’s trips to the soft play, skate park or local parks, playing games, learning new things, or spending time with Dawid, who has become one of their best friends over the years. They still rave about her homemade Polish chicken soup too!
What I really appreciate is how professional she is. Everything is always clear and organised. She keeps contracts up to date and always gives me a paper copy covering things like child illness, what happens if she’s unwell, fees, holiday arrangements and everything else you need to know. I think everything is explained fairly and reasonably, so there are never any surprises.
She’s also really clear about school runs. She lets parents know exactly what time she needs to leave in the mornings so everyone can make sure children are dropped off on time. That’s completely reasonable to me because one family being late shouldn’t make other children late for school.
The biggest compliment I can give is that I trust her completely. Leaving your children with someone is one of the hardest things to do, but I’ve never had to worry. She’s cared for my children as they’ve grown up over the last five years, and they’ve been so happy and well looked after the entire time.
I genuinely wouldn’t trust anyone else with my kids. If you’re looking for someone who is kind, reliable, professional and truly cares about the children she looks after, I couldn’t recommend her highly enough. Thank you for everything you’ve done for our family over the years. ❤️
There truly aren’t enough words to express how grateful we are for Jade and everything she has done for our family. From the very first day my son walked through her door, we knew we’d found someone incredibly special. Leaving your child with someone else is one of the hardest things a parent can do, but Jade made that transition feel effortless with her warmth, kindness and genuine love for the children she cares for.
My son absolutely adores his time with Jade, and it’s been such a privilege to watch him grow into the confident, happy and caring little boy he is today. Every day is filled with fun, laughter, learning and exciting adventures. The thought and care Jade puts into every activity is incredible, and it’s so clear that she pours her heart into everything she does.
What makes Jade stand out is the little things. The attention to detail, the nurturing environment she creates, the updates that make us smile throughout the day, and the way she always goes the extra mile—not because she has to, but because she genuinely cares. My son isn’t just looked after; he’s loved, encouraged and celebrated for exactly who he is.
Jade has become so much more than my son’s childminder. She has been a huge part of his early years and has given him memories, experiences and opportunities that we will always be thankful for. Knowing he is safe, happy and so well cared for gives us complete peace of mind every single day.
There is a reason Jade has a waiting list, and after experiencing the exceptional care she provides, it’s impossible to be surprised. She doesn’t simply offer childcare; she creates a home from home where children feel safe, valued and loved, and where parents know their little ones are in the very best hands.
Jade, thank you for loving my son as though he were one of your own, for helping him grow, for making him smile every single day, and for giving us the greatest gift a parent could ask for—the confidence that our little boy is happy, safe and truly cherished when he’s with you.
We will always be grateful for everything you’ve done for our family. We couldn’t recommend Jade more highly.
If I could not send my son to school and keep him with Jade forever, this would be my choice 10000%
We honestly couldn't have wished for a better childminder for our little girl.
Jenny has looked after Matilda since she was just 6 months old, and now, after around three and a half wonderful years, she's ready to start school. Looking back, we feel so grateful for everything Jenny, Andy and their family have done for her.
From day one, Matilda has absolutely loved going every single day. She adores Jenny, Andy and their children, and it has truly been a home away from home. Knowing she was somewhere she felt so safe, loved and happy gave us complete peace of mind.
The care and experiences they provide are second to none. From delicious home-cooked, healthy meals to exciting days out at the forest, playgrounds, Lego land , sealife and so many other adventures, every day has been filled with fun, learning and new experiences.
Jenny and Andy are incredibly approachable, caring and professional. In all the years Matilda has been with them, we've never had a single issue. Their communication has always been excellent, and we've always felt like part of their extended family.
They've played such a huge part in Matilda's early years and have helped shape the amazing little girl she is today - confident, clever, kind and so happy. She is more than ready for her next adventure at school, and we know that's thanks in no small part to the love, care and encouragement she's received from Jenny and her family.
We can never thank you all enough for everything you've done, but a very special thank you to Jenny. You've been such an important part of Matilda's journey, and we'll always be so grateful. We would recommend you to anyone looking for a caring, loving and dedicated childminder.
I cant thank Nish enough for how well she looked after my daughter. Arabella started with Nish at 9 months old, and as she was my first child, it was really scary to leave her with someone i didn't know. However from the minute i walked in to Nish’s i felt so comfortable, i instantly knew this was the place for Arabella, and she continued to go there right up until she started school. Arabella loved every minute of going there, never any tears when i dropped her off, she would literally skip in and sometime not even staying good bye to me 😂. I am forever grateful that i found Nish, i would highly recommend her to anyone.
Sara
Where to begin. My son has been on quite a journey, from starting with Immy at the age of 6 months old to sadly leaving her behind to start his journey in reception at a Specialist school.
Immy has been there every step of the way, from those first referalls all the way through to helping with EHCP applications, working alongside speech and occupational therapists, taking on extra qualifications to better her knowledge of SEND needs...the list is endless and this woman is like gold dust!
Anyone thinking of Immy for childcare has come to the right place. Whether your child has SEN or not, they will be looked after and nutured to the highest standard. Her home from home is the perfect setting, with meticulous planning to be fully inclusive of all children. The many activities she plans are amazing, with regular visits from Spanish teachers, Reading Fairy and Boogiemites..the list goes on!
Her home cooked food is another thing to praise, I am often left jealous by what my son has been offered!
Not only will your child be in the best place, but as a parent or carer you will also be seen. Nothing is too much trouble for Immy and she always strives to help in any way that she can, answering any questions or signposting to other places. As a SEN parent, I am not sure what I would have done without her over these years and she will be sadly missed by my family.
Emma is an absolutely fantastic childminder—caring, diligent, and truly dedicated to the children in her care. She has been wonderful in supporting our son with his development milestones, which meant the world to us during his early years.
We loved receiving her daily diary updates and photo logs, as it gave us such a lovely window into his day and how happy he was. Communication has always been brilliant; Emma is always available for a chat and has gone above and beyond to accommodate any requests we’ve had. She also plans the most wonderful, seasonally themed activities throughout the year to keep the children engaged and learning.
We couldn't recommend Emma highly enough to anyone looking for an exceptional childminder!
Sam has cared for both of my children from toddlers all the way through to school. With my eldest son he had previously attended a day nursery and I could really appreciate the difference in him being in a home from home environment. She was an attentive, caring and nurturing extended part of our family who both my children loved going to. There were always plenty of outings and structured activities and great communication which I really appreciated. On leaving my daughter was given a book with all her adventures in, she is now 7 and still pulls it out regularly to reminisce of her fun times at Sam’s!! . I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to anybody.
Our son's been with Nesh and her team for nearly three years now. I have nothing but great things to say.
From the monent we met Nesh, we knew that we had made the right decision. We knew that he'd be happy in her childcare setting.
Nesh and her team have worked wonders with him. They've helped him become more sociable, his speech, his fine motor skills just to name a few. They were instrumental in making the breakthrough with potty training.
The frequent trips to Willows Farm, soft play, parks and playgroups are things that our son raves about. He absolutely loves them.
The range of toys, books and other learning materials are superb. The expansive garden which he loves being out and about in. It really is for him his favourite place. He looks forward to what he calls his "Nesh Days".
We love getting the daily notes detailing what he's been up to along with all the delicious food he's eaten make us smile. The photos always showing him with a huge smile playing with his friends reaffirm that we definitely made the right decision.
Nesh and her team have a genuine love for the children they look after. You see it with the annual graduation extravaganza barbeque they arrange. It's honestly such a beautiful event.
I would recommend Nesh's setting to anyone. I cannot thank her enough for what she's done with our son.
Awful experience in the short 4 months we have used this service for my 2 year old.
On meeting with this childminder it was clear she only cared about the money, she blackmailed me into taking a space because I was desperate by saying I could only have it if I paid over the summer holidays when it had been advertised as term time. She said if I wasn’t able to pay she would offer it to another parent. I am a primary school teacher and we had been without childcare for 4 months.
When my daughter started numerous red flags appeared. No communication. We would go days without any updates about my daughter. She told me the printer was broken, I suggested a text. She also refused to take her to toddler groups or socialise with other children, even when provided with a list of free ones in the area. She does not plan any learning activities for the children or plan for their needs. I could not tell you in the 4 months what my child had learnt or was working on or any targets. The pictures depicted her playing with baby toys far too young for her age and stage. My daughter was there from 7.30-5.30 and only had 2 nappy changes also in that time. When we asked could she have a nap at her normal time instead of sleeping until 4pm we were met with an attitude. Infact any concern was met with an attitude. My daughter was with another toddler and two babies which I feel is a lot for one person.
My daughter has a visual impairment and an allergy and I have never seen any paperwork supporting. When I asked for this I was given a piece of paper to sign saying I saw it in April when i hadn’t. I asked for an e copy and she said she count accomodate that - because of the way I could track the documents date of creation as she hadn’t done it. Meaning my daughters needs had been neglected. When I said do you not see how serious this is my daughter has a visual impairment she rolled her eyes. I had never seen any paperwork or planning or progress for my daughter in 4 months. She held the pieces of paper infront of me and refused to hand them over until I’d signed the paper.
She complained every pick up about my daughter (she’s 2). Wrote unpleasant messages about her and notes on her communication sheet (when we got one). On more than one occasion she left at 8.05 am (my daughter starts at 8) to pick up other children , leaving me without childcare for 45 minutes-1hr. Not to mention those poor children who were driven around for the first hour of their days. I work an hour away from my house and when my daughter was unwell I was ridiculed for not coming “ASAP” when I was there as soon as I could be on more than one occasion.
The worst was when we reduced our days from 2 to 4. This was originally agreed to and then made up a lie saying she was stopping childminding as she was going back to uni. When confronted she admitted it was because of the drop in money. She then tried to say it was because of our lateness (we had a drop off period between 7.30-8 which we paid an extra £10 a day for) which she had never flagged with us as an issue. Echoing our concerns about communication and trying to cover up for mistakes. This to me shows a major lack of care for my child or their relationship as she only wanted her if we were paying more money. In must also add on her last day she didn’t even get a goodbye or good luck or anything. She didn’t even care that she was visibly upset.
She also wanted payments made into a personal bank account and made us feel AWFUL for using tax free childcare, like second class citizens but is advertising it here as if it is okay.
We also noticed a racial element of discrimination against my daughter which I will not go into here for her dignity.
She does not care about your children, she does not have the patience for them or care about their development or wellbeing. She only cares about the money. I have reported her to numerous agencies and hopefully she is reviewed as a child care provider with the scma. I must also add that due to a data breach the care inspectorate phoned her instead of me to discuss my complaint and when asked was she my name she said yes. They were concerned perhaps this had been for malicious reasons to obtain information.
Definitely not the home from home service/extension of a family a childminder should be. The way myself and my daughters dad have also been spoken to infront of my daughter and the way she’s been spoken about infront of her to us is nothing next to unprofessional.
There are amazing other childminders in the area!! Please avoid!! I wish I had gone with my gut instinct on the first meeting.
Aimee
I couldn’t recommend her enough. She is incredibly loving, caring and attentive, and you can really see how much she genuinely cares about the children she looks after.
What I love most is the amount of one-to-one attention my child receives. She takes the time to really get to know each child individually, understanding their personality, needs and interests. My child always feels loved, comfortable and settled in her care, which gives me so much peace of mind as a parent.
She provides a lovely, clean and safe home-from-home environment, with lots of fun and engaging activities that encourage learning and development. She is patient, nurturing and always attentive to the children's needs.
It is such a lovely feeling knowing that when I leave my child with her, they are not only being looked after but are receiving genuine love, affection and individual attention. I feel completely confident and reassured leaving my child in her care and would highly recommend her to any parent especially because my son struggle to settle in new environments and around new people but he was able to settle very quick and this is because of the calm environment that he was in. I as a parent am also very happy with the level of support and reassurance I get as I’m always getting nice updates on the app which allows me to check in on my little one while I’m at work and yes that always put a smile on my face.
Caroline is a fantastic childminder for our family. Our child settled in immediately and is always happy and excited to go. He is with Caroline this entire summer holidays ( 3 /4days a week ).We love receiving daily updates and photos, and it is clear how much care and thought goes into the activities, healthy snacks, and outings. We always feel complete peace of mind knowing our child is safe and well-looked after. Highly recommended!
Cindy is a lovely, welcoming but very professional individual. My son has additional needs and i had to leave him with a sitter for the first time which I was terrified about. She gave me so much reassurance, regular updates through the day including photos and the environment in which she childminds is clean, safe and has resources such as toys which is lovely . She is thorough with details before, during and after the service and would definitely use her services again.
She has looked after my two children, aged seven and three, and we have always had such a lovely experience with her. She is warm, caring, patient, and very attentive to both of their needs.
My children always felt happy, safe, and comfortable with her, which gave me great peace of mind. I could leave them in her care feeling relaxed and confident, knowing they were being well looked after.
She is kind, trustworthy, and wonderful with children of different ages. I would happily recommend her to any family looking for a caring and reliable childcare provider.