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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4.89 from 71,789 reviews
My daughter felt very comfortable around her. She is professional, reliable, and always on time. Communication has been excellent—she’s helpful, responsive, and attentive to my daughter’s needs. I would definitely recommend her. She is very friendly and welcoming.
We are so happy to be connected with Reha for our newborn. Reha was calm patient and reliable for our 2.5 month old baby. She is professional and we appreciate her being on time all the time ! With us she helped our baby bottle feed, bath, put to sleep, and did activity time with him. She was able to read baby cues and comfort him when upset. Thank you Reha !
Anna has been an absolutely amazing childminder for our family. My daughter has been with her for over a year and is still attending, and from day one Anna has been kind, caring, welcoming, and incredibly supportive.
She provides a warm, safe, and nurturing environment, with lots of engaging activities, outings, and even trips. My daughter continues to learn so much during her time with Anna, especially through arts and crafts, creative play, music, and dancing. It’s wonderful to see her confidence and skills grow.
Anna is trustworthy, dedicated, and very flexible, which is such a reassurance for working parents. Seeing my daughter leave with a smile and say, “I’ll be back tomorrow,” truly shows how safe and happy she feels in Anna’s care.
We have complete peace of mind knowing our child is in such good hands, and that’s why we are planning to send our son to Anna as well. I genuinely believe she deserves the highest rating for her outstanding care and commitment.
Highly recommended.
The moment we met Julia me and my partner immediately knew we had found the perfect childminder for our son, we both just felt comfortable and a ease straight away and I am a very good judge of character and this was someone I knew off the bat I could trust with my child. So we was happy to wait for a place.
To make things even better she has the experience, qualifications, and a history as a professional looking after children.
From day 1 Theo never cried on drop offs and aways wanted to stay longer he was clearly happy, engaged and never wanted to leave most days he would have so much fun he would skip naps.
Julia was also Great at providing daily feedback via whats app regarding food play
And activities coupled with images showing vast variations of play scenarios set up. Its no wonder Theo did not want to leave!
Also we value and care deeply about our childs diet and food we feel the home cooked meals made with love she provided a was amazing this is truly a home from home for any child and any who can get a place for there child here has stuck gold.
We were lucky enough to have Jo as a night nurse for 12 weeks and, honestly, we couldn’t have asked for anyone better. She was wonderful with our son and it was hugely reassuring to know that we had such a sound and experienced source of advice on tap.
As an illustration of the fantastic support she gave me and my husband, one night when our son was unwell and we had to rush to A&E, Jo came with us without hesitation. Having her there was a great comfort at what was really quite a a stressful time and it showed just how much she truly cares. But she was also ready to discuss how our son had been each day, to help us understand his development and to make helpful suggestions as to how to care for him best.
Jo is warm, knowledgeable, and completely dedicated. We feel so lucky to have had her help and would recommend her to any family looking for someone they can trust completely.
Florence
We couldn’t be happier with the care our son receives. Char is incredibly flexible and always goes above and beyond to accommodate our family’s needs, which gives us real peace of mind as busy working parents.
The activities provided are fantastic and thoughtfully planned to support physical, social, and language development. Our son is always engaged, learning through play, and coming home excited to share what they’ve done. The home environment is lively, welcoming, and well-organised, with a great variety of toys and resources that keep children stimulated and happy. It truly feels like a safe, nurturing space where children can thrive, grow in confidence, and enjoy themselves.
Anna is an absolutely brilliant childminder and we couldn’t be happier with the care she provides. Our son is now 21 months old and has been with Anna since he was just 6 months old. Although I have three children, this was the first time I had used a childminder. I chose Anna after receiving lots of positive recommendations from different people, and I am so glad I did.
Anna is a very caring and kind person who truly puts the children first. She offers a wide range of activities, and it’s clear how much effort she puts into making each day enjoyable and stimulating. I am always confident that my son’s days with Anna are happy ones.
Since being in Anna’s care, my son has developed incredibly well. His speech in particular has come on so much, which I believe is down to the nurturing and engaging environment Anna provides. I feel completely at ease knowing my child is safe, well cared for and happy. I would highly recommend Anna to any parent looking for an excellent childminder
I felt so releived leaving our one year old with Magda after the first welcome meeting.
Magda did not only seemed only to be highly professional, but took extra care and effort to make Lora feel supercomfortable by bringing her a cod and extra toys for Lora!
Magda has a lovely, trustworthy and giving type of personality, I feel very lucky she was available for us.
Kata
Vicky had been childminder for a number or years to my two young sons. Both boys tried nursery in their early years and couldn’t settle. Vicky is above and beyond what any nursery setting has to offer. She’s kind, empathetic, high energy and has a love for the outdoors and creative play. Over the many years my boys have been with Vicky not once have I had to worry about them. Not only does her home offer an environment for play and rest it’s also a safe place where children can explore and be their true selves. Vicky is the sweetest soul and children (and parents) love her. Her values are grounded and she offers such a wholesome approach to childcare. She’s a natural with children and from the bottom of my heart feel nothing but gratitude in knowing that she has played a significant role in the development of my two boys- and she continues to do so. She’s a wonderful role model and any one who has children would be lucky to secure her as their childminder. She’s one in a million and we can’t thank her enough for all she does.
Hannah
Brought my kid in healthy and she came back sick after being given unknown food and food I didn't give permission for or was even told beforehand. I provided a packed lunch so I don't know why she was given any other lunch!!! Her last day and it's definitely and axt of manipulation since she's rude and angry that im.pulling her out although gave her full notice pf 4 weeks ans still paid. She's unprofessional and will change the times last minute, always on holiday and costing me my job!! Doesn't guve a f#@ck and has no actual plans for the kids ans jjst entertains different friends around your kids ??? She was even sorry and tried to cover it with lies. Making a full Ofsted report. I've never had to do this before until this one. Very disappointing and worri3d about my daughters sickness. She did say she didn't want to go back as well. She sends no updates ot photos now I've chosen to move her elsewhere too. Very rude woman. And had Hugh hopes.
We have sent both our little ones to Laura, and have had the privilege of knowing her for over 3 years. We honestly couldn’t have asked for a more kind, caring, and nurturing person to support our children in their early years. Laura creates a calm, warm, Montessori-based environment where children are truly seen and supported as individuals. The days are filled with so many wonderful experiences — walks in the woods, trips on buses, visits to the library, baking and all sorts of creative play, along with fun, engaging Spanish lessons.
What stands out most is Laura herself. She is incredibly thoughtful, patient, and genuinely wonderful with children. Our kids have flourished under her care, growing in confidence, curiosity, and independence, and they absolutely adore her. We feel incredibly lucky to have had Laura play such a special role in our children’s lives - thank you Laura!
My twin girls have been going to Anna since September, and I honestly cannot recommend her enough. They settled in extremely quickly, which was such a relief, and I’m amazed each week by how much they have done. From the photos Anna shares and the way the girls run in excited to see her, it’s clear how much fun they have and how happy they are in her care.
It’s very clear that Anna’s teaching skills have been thoughtfully adapted to childminding. The girls are learning so much through engaging, age-appropriate activities, and I’m constantly impressed by the progress they’re making.
Anna’s onboarding process was very detailed and meticulous, which gave me great comfort and confidence from the very beginning. I always feel reassured knowing my girls are in such capable, caring hands.
I would happily have my girls with Anna every day if I needed to.
Heather has been an absolutely fantastic childminder to both our children. One was with her for 3+ years, and the other has recently started.
The children are always happy to go to her and love telling us everything they’ve been up to when they get home, including outings to farms, parks, soft plays and playgroups. She’s great at doing crafts with the children and helped our daughter to write her own name before she was even 4. She has also developed her numeracy in a fun way so she enjoys practicing counting and recognising written numbers.
Heather has taught our girls to be polite, kind and confident, and placed emphasis on healthy habits (e.g. eating fresh food before snack-type items, going to the dentist, washing hands etc.).
We have greatly valued her support and advice to us as parents with things like eating/weaning, sleep, eczema, toilet training and emotional issues. She is always easy to get hold of and great on communication.
I would recommend Heather to anyone, our girls love her!
We are incredibly grateful to have Gloria as our son Vikram’s childminder. Vikram has been attending Gloria’s daycare since January, and it has been an absolutely wonderful experience for him and for us as parents.
From the very beginning, Vikram has been so happy and comfortable at Gloria’s place. He truly enjoys staying there, playing, and learning in a caring and nurturing environment. We have seen amazing progress in him during this time — he has started eating independently and is slowly beginning to speak, which makes us extremely proud and happy.
Gloria has been a huge helping hand to both me and my spouse. Her patience, dedication, and genuine care for Vikram mean more to us than words can express. We honestly cannot imagine this journey without her support.
We are very, very happy and thankful to Gloria, and we highly recommend her to any parent looking for a loving, trustworthy, and supportive childminder for their child.
Our 20 month old thought Fay was amazing. Excellent babysitting, great communication, lovely rapport AND a Welsh speaker 🏴 . Handled play, meal times, getting ready, bed and bath. We could not be happier with how our months with Fay went, and were so sad to say goodbye! Fully recommended ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
CPCTAP
I originally wrote the letter below when Clare was visited by Ofsted. Part 1 was written after my daughter had been with Clare for just three months. But before posting it, I felt compelled to write a Part 2 — as she has been with Clare for 7 months and because the first version simply didn’t do her enough justice.
I apologies if it’s a long read, but I have a lot to say. Clare has had a profound impact on our daughter and our family, and I want to make sure that’s reflected properly.
Part 1
I spent a lot of time searching online to find the right fit for my daughter. I visited several homes, often leaving uncertain, feeling they weren't quite the right environment for my child. I was looking for someone who would truly engage with her, take her out to explore, and have enough fun resources at home to keep her entertained—especially during the many rainy days we get here in the UK.
When my wife and I visited Claire’s home, it was instantly clear that this was a special place. Claire first showed us the playroom, full of games, toys, and opportunities for messy play. She immediately engaged with our daughter Lana, who was teething at the time, offering her a toy and receiving a cheeky smile in return. It was a lovely first interaction that set the tone for everything that followed.
Claire’s home includes a well-maintained, secure garden perfect for little explorers, and a large, cozy living space where children can wind down and relax. As we sat at Claire’s dining table reviewing her credentials, I turned to my wife and said without hesitation that we would love for Claire to care for Lana.
Claire guided us through the necessary steps for childcare support and explained how everything works. Although she doesn’t officially provide meals, she kindly offered to give Lana breakfast since our mornings would start early. That same weekend, Claire went above and beyond, dropping off safety information and contracts at our home, asking about Lana’s dietary needs, and even picking up some little treats specifically for her. This thoughtful gesture was unexpected and deeply appreciated.
On Lana’s first day, I was a nervous wreck and told Claire I’d be working from home in case she needed anything. Claire sent us lovely pictures of Lana smiling and playing throughout the day. Yes, there were some tears—after all, it was her first day—but Claire and Rosie-Mae comforted her and kept her happy.
That evening, after picking up my wife from the station, we stopped by Claire’s house to thank her. We were impressed to see her already cleaning and preparing for the next day. It reassured us that Lana was in a safe and hygienic environment.
The next day went even better. Lana was more engaged, and once again, we received lots of lovely photos. That evening, Claire reached out about Lana’s short naps and suggested we work together on a solution. I joked with my wife that it felt like our first parents’ evening. Claire had already noticed so much and was eager to help us work through it.
She told us not to worry and reassured me—something I really needed. I’d been concerned about whether Lana would settle in, especially while teething, and whether Claire would continue to want to look after her. Claire quickly put my mind at ease, saying she loved having Lana and that we’d get through it together.
That evening, Claire told us she had purchased a baby swing to help Lana sleep—since she loves being rocked to sleep at home, usually by her mum. I offered to contribute to the cost, but Claire wouldn’t hear of it. The next day, Lana had a great day, ate all her food, and slept for over an hour in the swing. I was amazed and even bought the same one for home.
The only “negative” I could mention is my jealousy—Claire got to see Lana’s first crawl! But even then, she sent us a video, which meant the world to us.
To summaries, Claire and Rosie-Mae are incredible. They treat the children with so much love and care, as if they were their own. We are beyond grateful that Claire agreed to be our childminder. I genuinely couldn’t recommend her highly enough. I know it won’t be long before Lana is calling her “Auntie Claire” and not wanting to come home!
Part 2
From the moment our daughter joined Clare’s care, we knew we had found someone truly special. Clare isn’t just a childminder—she’s a nurturing, creative, and deeply thoughtful person who treats every child as if they were her own. Her dedication shines through in everything she does, and we feel incredibly fortunate to have her in our lives.
What sets Clare apart is the genuine love and attention she gives to each child. The one-to-one care she provides has made a huge difference in our daughter’s development and happiness. Clare takes the time to understand each child’s personality, interests, and needs, creating a safe and stimulating environment where they can thrive emotionally, socially, and intellectually.
Every day is an adventure with Clare. She plans a rich variety of activities that are both fun and educational—whether it’s crafting, sensory play, or learning through stories and songs. She also organizes wonderful outings to parks, playgrounds, and seasonal events like pumpkin picking, Halloween parties, and Christmas celebrations. These experiences have given our daughter so many joyful memories and helped her build confidence and curiosity about the world.
Clare’s thoughtfulness goes far beyond the basics. She bought our daughter a Minnie Mouse sleeping bag to make nap time more comforting, and she regularly sends us photos and videos throughout the day. These updates mean the world to us—they give us peace of mind and allow us to share in the little moments that make up her day. It’s clear that Clare takes great pride in her work and genuinely enjoys seeing the children grow and flourish.
Her home is warm, welcoming, and perfectly set up for little ones to explore and feel safe. Clare has created a space that feels like a second home, and our daughter settled in quickly thanks to the calm, loving atmosphere she provides.
We’ve seen such positive changes in our daughter since she started with Clare—her language has blossomed, she’s more independent, and she’s always excited to go in the morning. It’s a testament to the care, structure, and affection Clare offers every single day.
We wholeheartedly recommend Clare to any parent looking for exceptional childcare. She is a rare gem—professional, kind, and endlessly creative. We’re so grateful for everything she’s done for our daughter and for the trust and support she’s given us as parents. Clare has made a lasting impact on our family, and we couldn’t imagine a better person to care for our little one.
As full-time working parents of two young children, including a four-year-old son currently going through the ADHD diagnostic process, our family has been navigating a very overwhelming season. When my son moved to a reduced school schedule, we needed support quickly, and finding her was nothing short of a godsend.
From the very beginning, Tessa has brought a rare combination of warmth, professionalism and deep intuitive understanding. She has been an emotional anchor for my son: endlessly kind, patient and compassionate, with a natural ability to support and manage the classic characteristics of neurodivergence. He feels safe with her, understood by her, and genuinely enjoys his time with her. We are confident he is safe, well cared for and supported. As parents, that means everything.
Practically speaking, as a nanny, Tessa is exceptional. She is creative, punctual and dependable. She seamlessly incorporates his homework (letter and sound work primarily) into everyday activities, making learning feel natural and engaging rather than forced. She also thoughtfully follows clinical and professional guidance around behavioural strategies, always with consistency and care. Between our work at home, his work with clinicians and Tessa's work during the afternoons, I can definitely see improvement and a happier boy. I also appreciate how she would interrogate staff at pick up to ensure we had a full picture of his day.
In a period of life that has felt heavy and complex, her presence has brought calm, stability and trust into our home. I cannot overstate how valuable her work has been—not just as a nanny, but as a true support to our family.
Any family would be incredibly lucky to work with her and we will miss her very much when her next family finds her. Thank you!
MeghanF
MamiSofi is such a lovely, warm-hearted childminder. She always has activities or outings planned, my daughter has thoroughly enjoyed her time with her and will miss her loads! This was my 1st time using a childminder and i honestly can't reccommend her enough.
