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 75,527 reviews
We were very lucky to find Tracey who has cared for our son Tristan for over a year, and was able to start with us at fairly short notice - really appreciate her flexibility and good humour!
She has a very well kept home and huge garden to for the kids to play in. We receive daily updates on WhatsApp on what activities they've been doing and outings they have had, and what's on the menu for lunch (all healthy homecooked food). Tracey is always prompt and helpful replying to messages and on the phone.
Tristan has come on leaps and bounds with Tracey and grown into an avid reader and little adventurer. At drop-off he strides confidently into her hallway! We've found his time with Tracey has been invaluable - both beginning as our primary daycare for the week and then staggered with starting nursery. We're so grateful for all Tracey has done and would highly recommend her to other parents!
I have been leaving my son in Susan’s care since he was just one year old, and it has been one of the best decisions I have ever made.
My son feels completely at home with her and is always so happy to go. He settled in so well and has developed a lovely bond with Susan.
She communicates exceptionally well with parents and provides daily updates and summaries, which give me great peace of mind and reassurance.
Leaving your child with someone for the first time can be a very daunting and emotional decision for any parent. However, Susan has made the whole experience so much easier. I couldn't recommend her enough. I am truly grateful to have her!
We cannot speak highly enough of Nicola. She looks after all 3 of our children (aged 5, 3 & 1) and is quite simply fantastic. Our kids love her (they are disappointed to leave because they have so much fun at her house), the rest of her family are lovely and our kids have a great relationship with Nicolas own 3 children and she is so flexible and helpful always willing to go the extra mile to help us.
She really has the children's best interest at heart, she works incredibly hard to give them a great experience - things like walking to school, playing outside, in the holidays there is a trip out at least 3 days per week - sometimes more, toddler groups, fun days, bike riding, soft play, the park! And the best part - when other parents are panicking about what to do with their kids in the holidays and booking expensive holiday camps....I don't have to worry...Nicola has it covered!
She is kind and understanding and has guided us through many steps of parenthood with professionalism and kindness - things like understanding early years funding, applying to primary school, potty training, weaning, settling the children in when they start as a baby.
She has so much experience but is also very respectful of our wishes as parents - if we ask her to do something in a certain way e.g getting the baby longer naps she will always work with us to accommodate our wishes.
If you choose Nicola for your children you won't regret it!
We had a wonderful experience with Evie and are incredibly grateful for the love, care and attention she gave to our son. He thoroughly enjoyed spending time with her and felt comfortable with her from the very beginning, which put us at ease as parents. We especially appreciated how much time they spent reading books together, as well as the lovely trips to the park and nursery visits that she organised. He really enjoyed every moment, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Thank you, Evie, for making him feel so happy and comfortable!
We would definitely reach out again if we need help in the future and would happily recommend you to other parents
I was very satisfied with the care she provided for our daughter. She was calm, patient, and creative with her, and my daughter was very happy throughout. She is also a trustworthy, composed, patient, and attentive person. We are pleased with her work and efforts in every respect, and we thank her for her support.
Soheil
Lorraine has been looking after our eldest since 2022, and our youngest joined her in 2024 as well. Both of our children simply love Lorraine, and they are always so happy when she picks them up from school to spend the afternoon with her and their friends.
What has really impressed me over the years is how well Lorraine knows each of them as individuals. She cares for them deeply, and knowing our children are with Lorraine gives us such peace of mind while we're at work. She helps them grow with wonderful values and supports their social skills both within the group and out in the wider community.
Our children also love the food Lorraine cooks them and most of those meals are in their favourites' list.
We couldn't ask for a better childminder!
Thank you so much for looking after my son, he looked very happy and was kept busy, and was updated as it was his first time will definitely use the service again
I cannot recommend Dreamers Daycare enough! ❤️
My little boy was always so happy there. Every time I rang the doorbell, he couldn’t wait to go inside and be with them. They became like a second family to him, and he absolutely loved them!
They treated him with so much love, kindness and care, always making sure he felt safe, happy and comfortable. As a mum, seeing your child so excited to go to nursery is the greatest reassurance.
Thank you for everything you have done for him. We will always be grateful for the love and wonderful care you gave him. You will always hold a special place in our hearts! ❤️
Elle is a truly excellent childminder. She is professional, communicative, warm, and nurturing, and most importantly, my daughter absolutely loves her.
Elle was really flexible with a settling in period, taking my daughter for a few hours at a time to help ease her in. That really helped, so when it was time to send her for a full day, we all felt really comfortable. Now there are days when she doesn’t want to leave.
Elle sets up days full of activities. They are always going to play groups, stay and plays, the playground, and sometimes even farther afield to the zoo!
I really like that Elle checks in with how we feel about certain things and how we want her to handle situations. It makes our situation feel really collaborative.
I really trust Elle and highly recommend her. She feels like part of the family, especially when my daughter asks for her even on days she doesn’t see her.
April
We have been working with Rhiannon for the past few weeks, and I couldn't be happier to have found her. She is incredibly reliable, always punctual, and, most importantly, the children absolutely adore her.
I have a four-year-old son and a five-month-old baby, and they have both taken to her so well. They feel completely comfortable and happy in her care, which means so much to me as a mum.
As a mother of two young children, I rely on Rhiannon's help almost every evening, particularly with bedtime, as my husband often works long hours. Having someone as dependable, caring and trustworthy as her makes such a huge difference to our family, and I am incredibly grateful for her support.
I honestly cannot relate to the negative review at all. Our experience with Rhiannon has been nothing but positive. We feel very lucky to have her and are really looking forward to continuing to work with her!
Iva
Sarah has been taking care of our daughter since she was 11 months old, and she is now coming up to three. From the very beginning, Sarah has provided a warm, caring, and nurturing environment where our daughter has flourished.
Our daughter absolutely loves going to Sarah's, and it has been wonderful to watch her grow in confidence and develop so much during her time there. She has built lovely relationships with both Sarah and the other children, and it's clear how much she enjoys being there.
Sarah provides a fantastic balance of fun and learning, with a wide variety of activities planned each week. We are always impressed by her professionalism, dedication, and genuine care for all the children she looks after.
We receive regular updates on our daughter's progress and love seeing the wonderful activities she takes part in. Knowing that she is happy, safe, and so well cared for gives us complete peace of mind.
My partner and I feel incredibly fortunate to have found such a wonderful childminder, and we would highly recommend Sarah to any family looking for exceptional childcare.
My eldest girl started with Lorraine for afterschool pick-ups in 2023. New to the area we were looking for a reliable, flexible and nurturing Childminder who could provide a home away from home. Lorraine has provided just that and was our first choice when we welcomed our little boy in 2023. He began full-time with Lorraine in 2024. He loves going and happily waves me goodbye at the door. He has thrived in the small setting, whilst also enjoying socialising at the playgroups they attend. He has now begun preschool and teachers have commented on how well prepared he was for the setting. Credit to Lorraine for getting him ready for more independence and soon, reception.
My daughter, now in year 2, still enjoys Lorraine’s meals over mine :)
Highly recommend her and very grateful we found her so quickly after our move to the area.
lwong
Kind & patience
She was so lovely, kind and caring with my baby boy ( he got his 1 year old in her setting) and also with my 6 year old daughter with the pick up and drop off school runs
She sweet , always smiling and loving I highly appreciate her
Thank you my lovely 💕
My little boy is with Hollie and loves her! I receive regular updates and communication, he always eats well and comes home beaming after his day and even asks of her over the weekends which fills me with confidence that he’s enjoying his time with her. Plenty of activities and a good rotation for him. She’s kind and understanding and pays attention to the little things. Can’t recommend enough ☺️
Sally Ann has been absolutely brilliant. She has helped out with looking after my two young children at my mum’s house on several occasions, often at quite short notice, and has been a real help.
She is very friendly, reliable and accommodating, and is great with the children. She also gets on really well with my mum and has been a great support to her too.
I’m really grateful for all her help and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Sally Ann.
Lexi looked after our 6 month old daughter on Sunday and was fab! .She put my husband and I straight at ease leaving our baby with her who was grizzly while teething. We had hourly updates and came back to a very happy baby. Would highly recommend Lexi! Thanks so much
Our son is currently with Hollie and is just the loveliest person, and we honestly couldn’t be happier with how she is with our son. She’s so calm, gentle and patient with him, and you can tell how much he absolutely adores her. It makes us so happy seeing how comfortable and settled he is in her company. As a parent, there’s nothing more reassuring than knowing your child is being cared for by someone who makes them feel so safe, happy and loved. We’re so grateful to Hollie for being so wonderful with our little boy. ❤️
I was due to come off maternity leave and start a new job my son was just over 10 months old when he started with Kerrie as soon as a met Kerrie i had a good feeling about her she just has a really kind and caring demeanor. She made the process so easy and has been so reassuring and accomodating throughout! I could not of picked a better childminder she is so caring and informative if I have a worry about my son when dropping him off in the morning she sends me updates through out the day so i know he's OK. She really has made the choice to go back to work so much easier knowing he is safe and having fun at her home away from home style of childminding. She takes him on outings to the duck pond and to baby rhyme time and does so many activities with him at her home also... I would definitely recommend Kerries childminding I am so happy I've found such a good childminder that my son smiles at when she opens the door.
Mahima has been part of our family on and off over the past three years. During this time, she has cared for our children from the ages of 2 and 4, while also helping us around the house on a daily basis.
We found Mahima through Childcare, and we have never looked back. She is one of those rare people who genuinely makes family life easier. She arrives ahead of time for every school and nursery pick-up, knows the children's schedules better than we do, and brings her electric smile, warmth and positivity to every single day.
Her standout qualities, beyond her incredible reliability, are her attentiveness and the care she takes over the children's safety and wellbeing. We never have to worry when the children are with Mahima. We know they are in safe, loving and capable hands.
She is wonderful with the children, incredibly helpful around the house and always willing to go the extra mile. Most importantly, the children absolutely adore her, and she has become a very special part of our family.
We feel incredibly lucky to have found Mahima and are sad to see her go as she is moving houses. We would be happy to provide a phone reference if the next lucky family is considering adding her to their lives.
Richa El
