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 73,503 reviews
Our first born went to Annies and still does for some after school care (he’s 7!)
Now, our youngest goes to Annie every week and we can honestly say she is the most amazing carer for our children. We are so lucky to have found Annie & couldn’t recommend her enough!!!
As a nursery teacher, I have high expectations when it comes to early years education, and I can honestly say that Maissa exceeds them all.
Both of my children have been in Maissa’s care over the past five years, and I have watched them flourish every single day. They have grown into confident, happy, kind and independent children in a nurturing environment where they are genuinely loved and respected.
From the moment you arrive each morning, Maissa welcomes every child and parent with a warm smile. Her enthusiasm, kindness and passion for childcare are evident in everything she does, creating a calm, safe and happy environment where children feel secure and excited to learn.
The learning opportunities she provides are exceptional. She even carefully plans Montessori inspired activities, sensory play, creative experiences, outdoor learning and educational outings that are tailored to each child’s individual interests, abilities and developmental stage. Every activity has a purpose and encourages children to become confident, curious and independent learners.
Communication with parents is outstanding. Throughout the day, Maissa shares regular photos and videos, keeping us informed and reassured that our children are happy, engaged and thriving. As a parent, this level of communication is invaluable.
Another aspect that deserves recognition is the delicious home cooked meals she prepares. She regularly shares photos of the food she serves, and over the past five years I have been fortunate enough to taste many of her dishes myself. They are always fresh, nutritious, varied and absolutely delicious. It is clear that she places great importance on children’s health and wellbeing.
Before joining Maissa, my eldest child attended both a nursery and another childminder. I can honestly say that Maissa is on another level. The quality of care, education, attention to detail and genuine love she gives every child is exceptional.
Her Outstanding Ofsted judgement comes as no surprise to me. As an early years professional myself, I recognise the high standards she consistently maintains. Outstanding is not simply awarded,it reflects the quality of care, teaching, safeguarding, relationships and outcomes that inspectors witnessed, all of which we have experienced as a family every day.
I did and i would recommend Maissa without hesitation to any family looking for exceptional childcare. She treats every child as an individual, builds strong partnerships with parents, provides outstanding learning opportunities, and creates a loving environment where children truly flourish. We feel incredibly fortunate to have found her, and I cannot thank her enough for everything she has done for our family.
I highly recommend Chizzic. After months of struggling to find suitable childcare for my grandson who has SEN, I found Chizzic who provides a warm, safe, and caring environment where children feel happy, valued, and supported. She is reliable, professional, and always plans fun, engaging activities that encourage learning and development. Communication is excellent, and it’s reassuring to know my child is so well cared for. I couldn’t be happier with the care she provides and would confidently recommend her to other families.
Vanessa
Both of my children attended Nikki’s setting, and they absolutely loved their time with her. She regularly took them outdoors, and they especially enjoyed playing on the trampoline and exploring new activities. Nikki helped my son become more confident, open up, and learn new skills. We always had complete confidence that our children were safe, happy, and well cared for. Nikki is a trustworthy, caring, and amazing childminder, and I would happily recommend her to any parent.
Unfortunately I was contacted by Denise saying she could be a 'good fit' for our family.
After a 2 week trial we welcomed you into our home. You met our children, learned their routines, their personalities, their needs. You accepted the job, committed to us, and we trusted you.
The two things I emphasised the most when I met you: PLEASE honesty and transparency.
Once the trial was over and you were supposed to officially start with us came the excuses — last‑minute cancellations, week‑long disappearances, delayed replies, stories that never added up. And finally, silence.
You didn’t just waste our time. You hurt our children who had opened their hearts to you.
Caring for kids is not a casual hobby. It’s a responsibility that shapes their sense of safety and trust.
We now have to rebuild that trust — because of your choices.
Please rethink your path. This work is not for you.
Only send your children here if you like headaches. Changed her hours and gave us little time to look elsewhere then terminated our contract 30 minutes before we were due to drop our child off leaving us confused and having to take unpaid leave all because we looked for another childminder. Child has made little to no progress in this setting as she only focuses on dress up and painting her house. Constantly drives around to drop numerous children off as a result our child was only potty trained at home with us and was frequently having accidents due to being stuck in a car all day.
Our son has been with Sinead since the start of her childminding business. When we were looking for a childminder, we were new to the area and first time parents. We were nervous about finding a childminder and unsure about the kind of person we would leave our son with. I met Sinead and immediately felt at ease. I was reassured by her kind demeanour, previous experience as a primary school teacher, and most importantly that she is a mother to two kids.
This initial reassuring feeling has been reinforced every time that our son has stayed with Sinead. We feel he is truly minded and an extension of her family. Sinead organises day trips, brings the kids to play groups, and she arranges enrichment activities in her home. We have seen our son develop his fine and gross motor skills, and his social development has been impressive. He loves playing with her children and also the new kids that attend for childminding. He also eats a varied diet at her house, and we get daily updates on his food, sleep and activities.
All in all, we are devastated that we're moving away and sad for our son who will miss going to his second home.
Sophia is kind, thoughtful and reliable. She is always on time with interesting and varied activities to do. She's also very adaptable to our needs and we don't know what we'd do without her! Our kids absolutely love her and sit at the doorstep until it's time for her to arrive. Would recommended her to anyone.
Catherine
I cannot thank Esther enough! I feel incredibly lucky to have found her. I sensed her warmth and kindness from our very first meeting, and after speaking with her, I knew I had made the perfect choice.
As a new mom, I had plenty of doubts and fears about entrusting my child to a stranger (any parent would understand), but right from the start, Esther provided wonderful care and support, ensuring a smooth settling-in process for both my child and us. She has a huge heart; she is always available when you need her, offering full support—and I mean support for the *parent*, too!
Esther genuinely cares about all the children in her care; she has created a wonderful space where they can grow, learn, play, and feel right at home. Daily activities are carefully selected and tailored to the season and upcoming holidays. Importantly, my son learns through play, which significantly supports his development and ability to absorb new information. When I’m at work, I never worry about my son; I know for a fact he is in excellent hands. I hope that in the future, my son continues to be surrounded by such wonderful people and receives such loving care.
Another highlight is the variety of fresh, homemade meals that my son loves—kudos to Esther for that! The children get involved in baking cookies and other kitchen activities. Fun fact: my three-year-old even carries his own dishes to the sink (it was absolutely heartwarming!)
Daily communication is also a key element—specifically, detailed updates on my son’s day (what he ate, the day's main theme, what he learned), all accompanied by photos.
Our experience with Esther was fantastic; it was wonderful to watch my son grow and gain confidence. I couldn't imagine a better place than the one Esther has created. Once again, a huge thank you to the entire team—you are truly exceptional in the wonderful work you do!
Charlie has settled with Jess and the other children quicker and better than we could have expected considering previous childcare experiences, Charlie has grown in confidence, developed his sounds, his all round communicating in a short space of time. Jess provides advice away her setting and provides us easy access to any extra information we may need, it the perfection example of how this should be good, Charlie has made new friends and is even asking if it’s Monday yet so he can go again, the trips out are constant and varied and care is taken into his diet, hygiene and we appreciate all of this. Jess is providing a premium service and clearly loves the children aswell as the job. A brilliant lady and Charlie agrees. We are gutted it will end.
I have been taking my 14 month old boy to Reena for the last 4 month now. As a first time mum it has been an absolutely relief to have Reena as a my boys childminder. Anyone will know that leaving your baby can make you feel very anxious. Reena has made this part of our journey very easy. My boy settled in great at 9 months and enjoys seeing Reena to the point that he does not want to come home. Having someone you can rely on to provide a safe and happy environment for your child is the best feeling and I could not have started this journey with anyone else.
Cannot recommend her highly enough. Well structured education combined with regular fun activities. Communication is great, ready for all weathers, flexibility is there if we need it and our daughter always wants to go. We get daily video updates of what they do, I wish my life was as fun as their's!
We thoroughly recommend Elle as a local Nanny. Elle has worked with us for almost 5 years. She started with us when our oldest had just turned one years old, and has remained working with us through the births of our two younger children.
Elle is wonderful with the children. She is playful, warm, thoughtful and truly cares for them. She has always gone out of her way to meet their needs and make their time with her as enjoyable as possible. From big days out, to toddler groups, to activity set ups at home, the kids adore her. As they’ve gotten older she has adapted to school runs and extra curricular activities to fit around our routine. Elle has become like an extra member of the family and we love having her in our home.
Elle helps the children to socialise, thinks about ways to encourage their development while recognising their individual differences and has always communicated with us as parents to make sure we feel reassured and involved in every activity.
Elle has always been happy to be flexible and has been on hand to help out when we’ve needed it. She is consistent and trustworthy and we always feel confident that the children are safe with her.
Any family would be fortunate to work with Elle and we would recommend her without hesitation.
JWdward
Elle has been an absolutely wonderful nanny for our family. She is caring, reliable, and genuinely invested in our child’s happiness and development. Elle is always punctual, professional, and brings a calm, positive energy that makes us feel completely at ease. She creates engaging activities, encourages learning through play, and builds a fantastic bond with our children. We couldn’t be happier with the care she provides and would highly recommend her to any family looking for a trustworthy and nurturing nanny.
We couldn’t recommend our nanny Elle more highly. She is caring, reliable, trustworthy and truly passionate about childcare. She goes above and beyond every day, creating a fun, safe and nurturing environment where our children have thrived.
Our children absolutely adore her, and we have complete peace of mind knowing they’re in such capable hands. She has become a valued part of our family, and any family would be incredibly lucky to have her.
We feel incredibly fortunate to have had Amanda and Peter care for both of our children. After the wonderful experience we had when our eldest was with them, there was never any doubt that we wanted Keira to benefit from the same outstanding care, attention and support.
Amanda and Peter provide so much more than childcare; they create a nurturing, safe and stimulating environment where children can truly thrive. Keira has loved every moment spent with them, and it has been a joy to watch her grow in confidence, independence and curiosity under their guidance.
The care they provide is always professional, thoughtful and tailored to each child's individual needs. They genuinely invest in the children they look after, helping them develop socially, emotionally and academically through a wide range of engaging activities and experiences.
One of the things we have appreciated most is the way they supported both of our children through so many important milestones. From developing confidence and communication skills to encouraging independence, friendships and a love of learning, Amanda and Peter were there every step of the way. They celebrated achievements with us, nurtured our children through challenges and provided the encouragement and reassurance they needed to flourish.
As parents, one of the greatest compliments we can pay Amanda and Peter is that they have helped prepare both of our children exceptionally well for school. They have given them a fantastic foundation, building their confidence and helping them develop the key skills they need for the next stage of their education.
Knowing that both of our children have been looked after by Amanda and Peter throughout their early years gives us enormous peace of mind and gratitude. They have played such an important role in our children's development and have become a very special part of our family's journey.
We cannot thank Amanda and Peter enough for the care, dedication and kindness they have shown to both of our children. We would wholeheartedly recommend them to any family looking for exceptional childcare.
While we are excited for Keira's next chapter at school, we are genuinely sad that our family's time with Amanda and Peter has come to an end. They have been such an important part of both our children's early years and our family life, and they will always hold a very special place in our hearts. We will miss seeing them, but we will remain incredibly grateful for everything they have done to help our children grow, achieve important milestones and thrive. Thank you, Amanda and Peter, for everything.
Kathy has been with us since the very first day we brought our late preterm twins home from the hospital, and she has been absolutely invaluable. Her experience and natural ability with newborns have given us so much confidence and support. She has been wonderful with our twins!
Annie has been the most amazing childminder for a daughter Charlotte. She works from a home from home setting which is well set up but her processes are excellent. She provides tapestry update with photos every day, tracks Charlottes development against the early years framework daily and is super communicative and flexible. My daughter cries when she can't go to Annie's and all the team that help are just so lovely and positive. Despite being in a home setting the children are always doing something new and visiting exciting places and taken swimming etc. It's the best of a professional nursery setting with the love and warmth of a home and the chance to do lots of outings and build confidence. We are so grateful for the whole team!
Annie has looked after our daughter since she was 1. She is extremely reliable and we have always felt very secure leaving our daughter with her. She finds fun groups and activities to go to, and our daughter loves spending time with her and is pleased to see her each time she arrives! We would definitely recommend Annie to other families.
Mary