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 74,966 reviews
I really like that Marzena provides a wide variety of activities for the children, many of which take place outdoors. I especially appreciate this because, nowadays, children often spend more time indoors than outside, so I think it is really important for them to have plenty of opportunities to enjoy fresh air, play and explore outdoors.
She also prepares tasty and healthy meals for the children, which I really appreciate.
The setting is always clean, welcoming and pleasant, even though the children have plenty of opportunities to enjoy messy and creative play.
Another thing I really appreciate is that Marzena sends photos every day showing the children’s activities. The photos don’t just show what the children are doing, but you can also see how happy they are and how much they enjoy the activities. It is really lovely to see them having fun and enjoying their time together.
I also really appreciate Marzena’s attitude towards the children. She is both professional and friendly, and it is easy to see how much care, passion and dedication she puts into her work. You can genuinely see that she puts her heart into what she does and really cares about the children’s happiness and wellbeing.
I've known Radia for 8 years she has looked after my daughters in her previous role. When she left the nursery to take on her new role i just had to send my daughter to be with her as Radia is such a natural not only with children she is very much as great with parents. She builds a genuine loving caring passionate raport with each individual family as a whole. I would not want or trust my children with anyone as much as I do with Radia, she is very much second mum and home for my twins currently and they love Radia dearly so much so at one point they wouldn't come to me at home time and that is saying something. Forever greatful for her and the care she has given my children.
I couldn’t have asked for better!
I had Parvish looking after my daughter for just over 1 year, and it’s been a great pleasure. From day one, Parvish has been so kind, calm and caring. My daughter was always excited and happy to go in.
Parvish gave so much more than just looking after my daughter.
There’s always fun things to do — stories, crafts, outdoor play, and she really took the time to get to know what my daughter liked and needed. She kept me updated every day with little messages and photos, which meant I never had to worry while I was at work, it was such a relief. Even now my daughter says I want to go to nani’s (that’s what my daughter use to call Parvish), my daughter felt very comfortable with Parvish.
My daughter has come on so well with their confidence, talking and social skills. Parvish is reliable, flexible, and always keeps everything clean and safe. You can tell she truly loves what she does.
If you’re looking for a childminder, I couldn’t recommend Parvish highly enough.
Thank you for everything!
Sonia is absolutely amazing! My son got comfortable with her within a couple of minutes and wouldn't want to leave her at the end of 5 hours block. 😊
She kept me posted with videos which was a massive peace of mind and reassurance whilst i was at work. Also her daughter has been amazing and kept my son engaged in activities. Giggles and laughs, you can't ask for more. I'd highly recommend her.
Nav
I honestly couldn’t be happier with Polly and the care she provides. My son previously attended another childminder setting and, unfortunately, he wasn’t always as settled. Since starting with Polly, we have noticed such a lovely and positive change in him. He is genuinely happy, looks forward to going in, and comes home happy and content. As a parent, seeing that difference means absolutely everything.
As a primary school teacher myself, I feel I can naturally recognise when someone genuinely has children’s best interests at heart, and this is something that really stands out with Polly. You can tell she has a wealth of previous nursery experience, and she has brought all of that knowledge and experience into her own setting. It really shows in the activities she plans, the experiences she provides and the way she creates such a warm, stimulating and nurturing environment for the children.
One of the things I particularly love about Polly’s setting is how much she offers the children. There are so many opportunities to learn, explore, create and have fun, things you might typically see with a nursery setting, but all within her own home. It feels like she has created the best of both worlds.
Most importantly, my son is happy. The change in him since starting with Polly has been so lovely to see, and I feel completely reassured knowing he is somewhere he enjoys being and while also receiving such personal and attentive care.
Polly genuinely goes above and beyond, and it is clear how passionate she is about what she does. I feel very lucky to have found her and would highly recommend her to any parent looking for a caring, professional and dedicated childminder.
I had very high hopes for Ellie and was so disappointed when she cancelled the first two appointments (albeit it was for legitimate medical reasons) then failed to show up the time we had arranged after confirming that morning! I hope she is okay, but I am very disappointed.
tessyou
Ebs has been fantastic, helping with school pick-ups and looking after my son. He really enjoyed spending time with her. She is punctual, reliable, caring, and easy to communicate with. I would definitely recommend Ebs to anyone looking for a trustworthy babysitter.
Pauline
Patience’s childcare setting is so wonderful and so inviting. My children love spending time here, they warm to Patience and her environment so quickly. There are many toys and interaction activities for the children to engage in which is great play and learning. Patience is kind, warming, she is flexible and you can clearly see her experience as a nurse that displays through in her child care setting and is always in kept in great condition. I would definitely recommend this setting for any parents looking for a kind care warm environment as it also mimics a real nursery and you instantly feel safe and well looked after. We are grateful to have met Patience.
We couldn’t recommend Jacqueline highly enough. She looked after our son for several years before he started school, and choosing her was one of the best decisions we made.
We specifically chose Jacqueline over a traditional nursery setting because of how much time she spends outdoors. The children go on amazing little adventures, explore new places, meet other children and experience so much of the world around them. They are constantly learning and developing, but in a way that feels like fun and play rather than “learning”.
Our son absolutely loved his time with Jacqueline and came home with so many stories about the things they had been doing. She creates such a lovely, nurturing environment where the children feel safe, happy and encouraged to be curious.
It gave us huge peace of mind knowing he was spending his early years having such varied experiences, getting plenty of fresh air and making wonderful memories. We’re so grateful for everything Jacqueline did for him and would wholeheartedly recommend her to any parent looking for a caring, adventurous and genuinely fantastic childminder.
I came across Sabina Begum’s profile when I urgently needed someone to care for my two babies, both under three and still learning to talk, while I attended an appointment.For context, I had NEVER left my babies without me. They had always been with me, and I genuinely didn’t know how I was going to leave them with someone else.
During my first phone call with Beena, I actually had a good cry! She was incredibly calm and reassuring and invited us to her home beforehand so we could meet her and the babies could become familiar with her. Her quiet, cosy home immediately put my mind and mummy heart at ease.
Beena is extremely professional and takes safeguarding and consent seriously. She showed us her up-to-date DBS and relevant documentation, including DBS documentation for anyone who might assist her or be present. She had consent forms covering even the smallest details of my babies’ care, including permission to take photographs to send privately to us.
On the day, my babies had freshly made pancakes from scratch and homemade chicken and potato curry with rice — which one of them still remembers as “yellow chicken”! Beena sent us photos and updates throughout, which meant so much to me.
Most importantly, my babies were safe, happy, well-fed and cared for with genuine warmth. Considering they had literally never been left without their mummy before, that meant everything.
I would not think twice about leaving my babies with Sabina Begum again. She is as professional as they come, but beyond that, she is simply a beautiful soul. I genuinely wish I could put my children in her full-time care! For now, I’m a SAHM who wants her babies home until she finally has to return to work — and when that day comes, I hope Beena has space for us!
zmommy
I took my daughter to Geri from the age of one for almost two years, and I was very happy with the care she provided.
Geri was amazing at looking after my daughter and always kept me updated throughout the day. She sent me lots of photos, told me about the activities they had done and the books they had read, and kept me informed about the developmental milestones my daughter was achieving.
Geri created a true home-from-home environment. She provided homemade food and had a personal, caring and nurturing approach with the children. I always felt that my daughter was cared for and given lots of attention.
Geri also provided fantastic outings and new experiences. The children went somewhere different every day, including trips to the seaside, playgrounds and museums. It was wonderful knowing that my daughter was not only being looked after but also having fun, exploring, learning and experiencing new things every day.
I highly recommend Geri as a childminder. She is caring and dedicated. We were very lucky to have found her.
Anna
We went to England for the summer and Lottie and Jon have been looking after our French son called Yloann. I was really impressed as only after a couple of days, Yloann ‘felt at home’. Jon and Lottie organised wonderful team activities, outdoors but also musical as Jon is a musicien. Yloann acquired so many new skills during his stay. I strongly recommend Lottie and Jon, a wonderful couple. Kathy
Kathy V
Our son has been going to Pam since he started Reception, and he is now in Year 6. Over the years, her home has genuinely become like a second home to him, and he always enjoys going there.
Pam is so much more than just a childminder to us, she is our support network. We don’t have much support elsewhere, so knowing that our son is safe, happy and cared for by someone we completely trust means everything to us.
Pam always goes above and beyond for the children. She arranges special days and celebrations, takes them to the park and to feed the ducks, and will often treat them on a Friday after they’ve had a great week. She provides meals and snacks and always makes sure our son is happy and comfortable in her care.
She is caring, compassionate and incredibly attentive. Whatever the circumstances, she always makes sure our boy feels safe and supported, whether that is walking to and from school, helping him with his schoolwork or supporting his general development and confidence.
Pam has also always been extremely flexible. If my husband or I ever need to change or swap a day, she does everything she can to support us, which has made such a difference to our family.
Since being with Pam, our son has been supported throughout his education and development and has come on leaps and bounds. Pam also completes a journal with the children, which is a lovely way for parents to see what they have been doing and the memories they have made during their time with her.
Her prices have always been extremely reasonable and offer amazing value for the level of care and service she provides. Her home is always clean and welcoming, and her Ofsted inspections consistently reflect the care, attention and commitment she gives to the development of every child in her care.
Nothing is ever too much trouble for Pam. She goes above and beyond every single day, and without her support over all these years, we genuinely don’t know where we would be.
We couldn’t recommend Pam highly enough. Any family would be incredibly lucky to have her caring for their child, just as we have been.
We never write reviews but this a review that we really wanted to share. From day one Vickie became an integral part of our household. It was an extremely complicated situation with one of our twins still in NICU and the other one at home, and our 5 year old daughter navigating her first year of reception. One of our boys remained in NICU for an extended period and we had to navigate between the hospital and home, with Vicky being the key to making this work and making this feel as smooth and easy as it could get. Although we had a daughter before she was able to help in so many ways with caring for newborns. To name a few (it’s a long list!) her help with breastfeeding, sleeping, nutrition for both babies and parents.. Vickie cared and adapted every day to our needs, and exceeded any possible expectations we might have. She had a great balance of knowing when to guide us and when to support in our way of doing things. She is a true expert in every meaning of the word and her bedside manners are truly exceptional. My wife and I are still so greatful for being there in our toughest moments and giving our boys the best start in life. This review could go on for days, but I would say that straight from the heart that hiring Vickie is without a doubt the best decision we have ever made.
TwinBoys
Our son has been with Carrie since he was 1 year old, and we cannot recommend her highly enough. From the very beginning, she completely calmed our nerves as new parents and made a genuine effort to get to know us as a family.What sets Carrie apart is her deeply collaborative approach. She knows our son so well and has been a constant source of support and guidance through all the usual parenting struggles. She is a vital part of our "village," and we are so grateful for the care, warmth, and expertise she provides.We trust her implicitly and will absolutely be enrolling our next child with her too. If you are looking for a childcare provider who truly cares and partners with you in raising your child, Carrie is the absolute best!
Amanda
I was a little apprehensive at first as my son attended both a nursery and pre school. However, my daughter has been going to Terri for a couple of years now and I can honestly say it has been the best.
It doesn’t feel like child care, it is much more special. My daughter has had lots of exciting experiences with Terri such as trips to the park, out for walks and visits other local places. It is lovely to receive pictures during my working day of my daughter enjoying her time with Terri and her friends.
I would 100% recommend Terri’s Tots to others.
