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 75,318 reviews
We hired Ellie to help care for our 5-month old son. All of us - and especially our son - were delighted and are so excited to continue working for her! She is punctual, asks excellent questions, does her homework (we sent her a care guide), knows our son and his needs intuitively, takes excellent notes, and is also a wonderful, cheery person. We are so grateful that she is willing to commute from Banbury to Oxford. She is definitely the most professional babysitter we have had the pleasure of working with.
tessyou
Thank you so far for the care you and your family show to our boy, we are very cautious and nervous parents and needed someone that would put us at ease while he is away from us. He thoroughly enjoys himself with everyone in your family Jasmin, the fact he speaks about each member and given them cute nicknames gives us certainty he is being looked after really well. Thank you Jasmin for being flexible with your timings and days and keeping our boy occupied throughout his day. You have given us confidence and peace of mind that we needed. :)
Alicia was not just a nanny to us, but a part of our family. Our boys were so safe and happy in her care. She nurtured their interests in fitness and creativity and ensured that their after school time was full of purpose and joy. We all have so much love for Alicia; we wholeheartedly recommend her!
Beatrice
We honestly couldn’t recommend Muddy Bugs highly enough. From the very beginning, Kerri made J and M feel like part of her family, providing them with so much love, care and happiness.
She goes above and beyond in everything she does, creating a wonderful environment where the children can explore, learn, play and make the most amazing memories, particularly through her love of nature and the outdoors.
What has meant so much to us as parents is the genuine care and dedication Kerri has shown to our children. She took the time to learn about J’s medical condition and understand how best to manage his needs, giving us complete peace of mind that he was in safe, knowledgeable and caring hands.
Both children have been so loved, supported and nurtured, and we will always be grateful for everything Kerri has done for our family. Choosing someone to care for your children is such a big decision, but with Kerri, we always knew they were receiving the very best care.
Any family would be incredibly lucky to have their children attend Muddy Bugs. Kerri is truly one in a million, and we cannot thank her enough for the love, dedication and wonderful memories she has given J and M. ❤️
We are so grateful to have Kimmy with us.
She has been with us 6 months and counting! From the beginning, the initial discussions and until now, she has been great.
Communication is clear, she genuinely cares more than the role requires, our son loves her and she feels like part of the family.
In addition to being great with our son, she is always willing to help with anything around the house and other errands.
We really enjoy and appreciate her. Love you Kimmy!! Xx
Sophie jumped right in with our 4 year old. You can tell she has a lot of experience with children. Very play-based and present. Followed our instructions perfectly. No reservations recommending her. My daughter said she was going to miss Sophie multiple times even though we only used her for a short time during our visit in Bath!
Gemma
I feel incredibly fortunate to have Madeeha and Mohsin caring for my son Zavi. Every day he arrives happy and leaves even happier. They welcome him with toys ready, communicate clearly throughout the day, and keep his dad I reassured with photos and updates. His dietary needs are handled thoughtfully, and we leave for work without worry.
Madeeha and Mohsin are wonderfully warm and attentive, and it genuinely comforts us knowing he’s with them. They don’t just watch him, they really engage with him, taking him out to parks and soft play, so he’s always stimulated and genuinely happy. They also make sure his normal routine is respected, which shows how carefully they think about what makes him secure. He’s not just supervised, he’s known and understood.
Kristy has been a wonderful carer for our 2.5 year old daughter. She has always arrived on time, been professional, provided me with references, dbs checks etc. My daughter loves spending time with her. Kristy creates a fun learning environment. Every week she brings new books for my daughter to go through with her and she never tires of doing puzzles, building with blocks and putting together the train set. I completely trust her to take my daughter out to the playground and other activities. she is a delight to have around and I would highly recommend her to any families with young children.
Lauren
Ashish has been an excellent private tutor for my child. He is patient, friendly, and explains concepts clearly in a way that makes learning easier and more enjoyable. I have noticed a positive improvement in my child's confidence and understanding of the subjects. He is professional, supportive, and genuinely cares about his students' progress. I would highly recommend Ashish to any parent looking for a dedicated and reliable tutor.
My son had the greatest time with Anittha and Lesley for a year and a half... Anittha is a really genuine, caring and loving person and I always felt completely safe leaving my son with her. She has played a huge part in his development into a polite and sweet young boy. He made some incredible friends there and learned a lot. He still speaks about Anittha and Lesley all the time, he adores them. They managed to get vegetables in him every day... always a huge variety of fruits and things (which nurseries often make savings on!!)... and they even managed to brush his hair and trim his nails which was always a big trauma at home! Also having already been through a couple of nurseries before going to Lesley and Anittha, the most amazing difference for us was how much more relaxed it all felt. If we needed an extra day they could often fit us in last minute.. communication was quick and easy, there weren't tons of rules that the children or parents had to abide by - just easy, consistent reliable childcare. Thank you!
louisel
My son had the greatest time with Lesley for a year and a half... she's a really genuine, caring and loving person and I always felt completely safe leaving my son with her. She has played a huge part in his development into a polite and sweet young boy. He made some incredible friends there and learned a lot. He still speaks about Lesley and her house all the time, he adores her. She managed to get vegetables in him every day... always a huge variety of fruits and things (which nurseries often make savings on!!)... and she even managed to brush his hair and trim his nails which was always a big trauma at home! Also having already been through a couple of nurseries before going to Lesleys, the most amazing difference for us was how much more relaxed it all felt. If we needed an extra day she could often fit us in last minute.. communication was quick and easy, there weren't tons of rules that the children or parents had to abide by - just easy, consistent reliable childcare. Also so close to the park you can zip to the playground afterwards. Win win.
louisel
Our 2 year old daughter started at Minu a little over a year ago. She took a long time to settle, but Minu patiently guided her (and us) through the mornings. Even during the more difficult settling period, she was fine as soon as the door closed. These days she is happy to go every day, and comes home full of energy and stories, and some mornings she wakes up and says "I like to go to Minu". She picks a flower every morning for Minu :)
Minu has always keeps us well informed about how our daughter is doing, and provides varied activities for the children. Minu also provides the flexible and reliable support we need as working parents. It's rare to find a childminder working five days a week, and providing delicious meals, which in turn let's us spend more quality time with our daughter after work.
The setting is also great, the large flat has a rear and front garden, as well as a huge communal garden enclosed by the neighbouring buildings, allowing plenty of outside play time.
Childminder setting closed due to Lorraine moving areas however several parent asked to be updated once they had seen the house on the market and there was no updates until suddenly we were given 4 weeks notice to find alternative childcare. Notice was given to parents when completion date had clearly been agreed. The last week of the business being open removal men were going in to the setting where the children were and parents were not notified . Children also came home very upset and distressed as they had to watch there toys being packed away with no explaination . The last 4 weeks there was no comms with parent or concerns from Lorraine if we had found new childcare and took no interest in the children. Handover emails and daily comms had incorrect children’s names on and our new nursery is still waiting for the funding to be handed over by Lorraine.
Staff were made redundant at the same time and lied to which is the second time this has happened with this business.
Parent have been left with finding new settings last minute due to the way this has been handled with a huge impact on the children feel very unsettled with all the instant change which they were not prepared for and instead watching out the windows at there toys being packed away.
Lou has been such a special and invaluable part of our lives since 2021. She has cared for both my children over the years and has become so much more than a childminder; she is truly an extension of our family. My children absolutely adore her, and we feel incredibly lucky to have her in our lives.
Lou is kind, patient, supportive and incredibly understanding. She has experience with SEN and takes the time to understand each child’s individual needs, making sure they always feel safe, happy and cared for. Her home-from-home environment has been especially important for my daughter, who struggled with after-school clubs. Lou was so accommodating and made the transition much easier for us all.
Trusting someone else with your children is a huge decision, but Lou’s warm, welcoming and genuine nature put me at ease from the very beginning. She is reliable, trustworthy and always goes above and beyond, from celebrating birthdays to capturing those precious little moments. It’s clear how much love and thought she puts into everything she does.
Now, with my children aged 10 and 7, Lou continues to provide wraparound care and remains such an important part of our lives. I will forever be grateful for the consistency, reassurance and love she has given our family. Over the years, our relationship has naturally grown into a lovely friendship, because Lou genuinely has a heart of gold.
If you’re looking for someone who will truly care for your child as an individual, with endless patience, experience, reliability and a genuine passion for what she does, then Lou is your lady!
Thank you for everything, Lou, and for being so much more than a childminder to us. You have made such a difference to our family, and we really are so lucky to have you! ❤️
I honestly cannot recommend her enough! She is absolutely outstanding and goes above and beyond for our family in every possible way. She has been incredible with our son’s development, always supporting him, encouraging him and making sure his needs are met, especially when it comes to managing his allergies. Knowing our children are in such safe, loving and caring hands means the absolute world to us.
She has become so much more than just our childminder; she is a true friend and such a special part of our family. She even came to our wedding and looked after both of our children, and honestly, we couldn’t have had the amazing day we did without her. It meant so much to us to know our children were happy, settled and being cared for by someone we completely trust, allowing us to enjoy every moment of our special day.
We will be forever grateful for everything she does for us and our children. The love, care, dedication and support she gives are truly second to none. Finding someone you trust with your most precious little people is priceless, and we genuinely couldn’t ask for anyone better.
The best childminder ever, and we feel so lucky to have her in our lives! If you’re looking for someone who treats your children like their own, genuinely cares about their happiness and development, and will always go that extra mile, look no further. We recommend her a million times over! ❤️
Sarah is one of the best we've ever had. She is a genuinely nice person with a heart to help out and support not just your child but also the family. She'd play with her, she'd sort her out for the evening and feed her too, tidy the house, all this without being asked.
We are ever so grateful to have had her with our 5 year old. Her positive influence has had a huge impact on her and us too.
Absolutely recommend Sarah, she's like Mary Poppins, try her.
Renol
I would highly recommend my childminder to anyone looking for someone caring, reliable, and trustworthy to look after their children. She takes great care of my daughter and also makes sure my son gets to school safely and on time.
after. I really appreciate all her help, kindness, and support, and I’m very grateful for everything she does
Jazmine
