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
4.89 from 72,369 reviews
Ana has been a fantastic tutor for our Year 1 son. She is patient, calm and really understands how to engage young children in a way that builds confidence and enjoyment in learning. He looks forward to his sessions and has made clear progress, particularly in his reading and phonics. Ana adapts her approach to suit his needs, keeps lessons structured but fun, and always explains things clearly. We’ve been so pleased with the support she’s given and would highly recommend her to other parents looking for a reliable and caring tutor.
I’m so happy with this setting, my daughter has developed her speech so much since joining including her knowledge for numbers, alphabets, weather, understanding of emotions and so much more! She is so happy to attend the setting and looks forward to seeing the friends she has made there and my heart is at ease knowing she’s being looked and cared after.
Becky has been fantastic with our two children. She is consistently punctual, professional, and follows everything we ask in regard to routines and expectations. One of our children is autistic, and Becky supports them with patience, understanding, and a calm, reassuring approach that makes a real difference.
Our daughter absolutely lights up when Becky arrives and always looks forward to playing with her. It’s clear she genuinely enjoys spending time with the children, and they feel the same about her.
We feel very lucky to have found Becky and would happily recommend her to any family looking for someone trustworthy, kind, and dependable.
Our child started with Leah at the age of 2 in September 2025, and we honestly couldn’t have asked for a better start. The amount he has learned and grown in such a short space of time has been amazing to see — from his confidence and communication to his social skills and independence. Leah is kind, patient, and incredibly nurturing, and it’s so clear how much she genuinely cares for the children she looks after. He is always happy, settled, and excited to go, which gives us complete peace of mind. We love Leah’s approach to exploring the children’s interests. We feel incredibly lucky to have Leah looking after him and would recommend her without hesitation to any parent.
Over a year ago, I reached out to Kate and her team when I found out I was pregnant with my third child — a complete surprise, and much sooner than we had expected. With my second child only 18 months old at the time, we suddenly needed childcare for two little ones, and quickly.
Having used a mainstream nursery for years with my son (now 6) and daughter, I knew exactly what I didn’t want to compromise on. Making the decision to leave was incredibly hard — they had been such a big part of our lives.
When I came across The Wonder Years, it honestly felt too good to be true: a nursery that offers everything I valued in a mainstream setting, yet is genuinely affordable.
We’ve now been here for four months, and I truly wish we had found them sooner. My daughter has gone from clinging to me at drop-off to running in excitedly, chatting about her friends and enjoying her time at nursery. She is spoilt for choice with a wonderful range of activities and educational outings — and not to mention the annual nativity, which was absolutely adorable! It’s clear how much thought and love goes into everything they do.
If you’re considering The Wonder Years… this is your sign to choose them now.
Over a year ago, I reached out to Kate when I found out I was pregnant with my third child — a complete surprise, and much sooner than we had expected. With my second child only 18 months old at the time, we suddenly needed childcare for two little ones, and quickly.
Having used a mainstream nursery for years with my son (now 6) and daughter, I knew exactly what I didn’t want to compromise on. Making the decision to leave them was incredibly hard — they had been such a big part of our lives.
When I came across Kate, it honestly felt too good to be true: a childminder who looks after babies, toddlers and preschoolers, provides hot meals, organises trips, and is genuinely affordable.
We’ve now been with Kate for four months, and I truly wish we had found her sooner. I cannot begin to describe the amount of effort, organisation and care she puts into making each day — and each month — exciting, nurturing and educational for the children.
From fantastic activities to educational outings, and not to mention the annual nativity (which was absolutely adorable!), it’s clear how much thought and love goes into everything she does.
If you’re considering Kate… this is your sign to choose her now.
Happy Hearts Home is truly exceptional. They are caring, professional and dedicated to every child. The environment is safe, nurturing and full of fun, with lots of age-appropriate activities that support learning, creativity and confidence.
Communication is excellent and it’s so reassuring to receive regular updates and follow our child’s day. Most importantly, our child is genuinely happy and settled, which is all we could wish for.
We are incredibly lucky to have found Happy Hearts Home Childminder and would highly recommend them to any parent looking for a loving, reliable, and high-quality childcare setting.
We’ve had such a wonderful experience with Shannon and feel very confident in the care she provides for our daughter. She creates a calm, emotionally supportive environment where the children feel safe, understood, and valued. It’s clear how much care and attention she gives to each child’s wellbeing, helping them build confidence, independence, and strong emotional foundations. Debbie who works alongside Shannon, complements her in every way and our daughter adores both of them.
A real highlight is the time spent outdoors. She prioritises outdoor play and activities away from the home, giving the children lots of opportunities to explore, be active, and connect with the world around them. Our daughter comes home happy and full of stories about her day. She is a patient, nurturing role model, and we’re incredibly grateful for the warm, balanced care she provides - along with heaps of fun and learning. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to other families.
Our little boy has grown and developed in every way since starting with Leah. He absolutely adores her - as do we, she feels like part of our family now. Leah’s knowledge and experience shows in her daily activities and her guidance for us as parents is always very welcomed. We are incredibly grateful for Leah!
We feel incredibly lucky to have found Grace. She is truly child-centred and provides exceptional care for our daughter in her warm, welcoming home. Grace puts so much thought and love into creating fun, engaging, and meaningful learning experiences. She prioritises outdoor time as much as possible and runs forest school which our daughter adores.
Our daughter is very happy, settled, and excited to be there, which speaks volumes about the safe and nurturing environment Grace, and her assistants, provide. She is a fantastic role model — kind, patient, and genuinely invested in each child’s development and wellbeing. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Grace to anyone.
I am writing this review to warn other parents about a very serious incident involving deliberate dishonesty about my child's welfare. On 29 January 2026, this childminder sent me a photograph claiming to show my 11 months old son sleeping that day to reassure me he had settled. When I noticed it looked identical to a photo from his first nap day (14 January), I questioned her and she lied, denying it was the old photo. I then requested another photo to check on my son’s welfare. She responded by sending the SAME photo vertically flipped to make it appear he had moved in his sleep. When I discovered this digital manipulation and went to collect him immediately, I could hear him crying in the background. This means she was not only lying to me repeatedly but also hiding the fact that my child was distressed. A childminder who will deliberately deceive parents with fake photos and lie when challenged cannot be trusted with anyone's child. I have terminated the placement immediately and reported this to Ofsted and the Local Authority as a safeguarding concern. If she is willing to manipulate photos and lie about something as basic as nap time, what else might she conceal from parents? Please consider this very carefully before entrusting your children to her care.
We are so happy we chose Sonata as our childminder. She is kind, reliable, patient, and very caring towards the children. With a picky eater, I was concerned at first, but I needn't have worried; she always goes the extra mile to make sure my son eats something.
Sports days are a favourite, and it is lovely to see the smiling faces enjoying the outdoors as much as possible.
Riley has really settled in, and we love the visits to the park, local library, and the fields. I have no hesitation in recommending Sonata to anyone looking for a childminder.
We have been using Suneetha for about 7 months, and she has been great with our 8-year-old son. It’s often hard to find someone who strikes the right balance for older children, but Suneetha does a great job. She provides a safe, fun, respectful and loving environment where he feels like one of the family.
She is very reliable, communicative, flexible with the days and hours, and goes above and beyond — such as with school homework and helping us with emergencies and family activities.
Suneetha ensures the children have a nutritious snacks/meals, that they learn and interact nicely and politely with eachother.
My son also has great fun with Suneetha's husband who is now a registered childminder, much to the children's delight.
Most importantly, my son genuinely looks forward to going there. We couldn’t ask for better peace of mind!
Delphine
My little boy absolutely loves attending, he is so well looked after and always does such fun & different activities. Sonata and her family are so kind and genuinely care about all the children. Sonata is great with communication and it is so nice to get updates throughout the day including what he has eaten.
My daughter no longer attends as she is at school & she misses it so much!
My daughter has been going to Natalie since September and loves going. Natalie does so much with her, going out to the park, to play group and also doing crafts, lots of playing and learning. We couldn't be happier. We receive lots of photos and updates throughout the day which is great.
It's so hard to find anyone else like Cassie. My boy is so happy there, he has made friends, he is always coming home with new bits of Art, he eats well, there is so much opportunity for free play, they go out, he is learning independence, his language is exceeding for his age and communication from Cassie is so good. I often get pictures of my boy playing and having fun which is super reassuring to know he is happy and well. I am sad to leave and I know my boy will be too. Thank you Cassie!
Karen has been our childminder for our daughter from a very young age. She has truely had a massively positive impact on the special girl our daughter is today. Karen treats every child as an individual and incorporates learning into fun tasks. A massive part for us was finding somebody we trust and would have time to invest into her not just sit and watch her and we could not have asked for better. Karen sends you updates from their day and gives books and learning to complete at home from themes they have been focusing on ie Christmas. From 9 months to 4 years old, Karen has been a key part of our daughter’s upbringing and you would be truly lucky to have her in your child’s story.
