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 69,348 reviews
Paris came round and made a great impression but before starting, refused to have an enhanced DBS carried out, despite me offering to pay for this. She also refused to provide details for two references or names, providing one email address only, who could have been anyone. I’m not saying Paris has anything to hide but when working directly with children, an enhanced DBS check is standard practice and the refusal to have this, despite it being of no personal cost to her, is very concerning to me. A real shame as she did seem lovely when we met.
Amy Jayn
I have struggled with my son for a long time which has changed since we had Summer she is amazing with him he has come on so well in a short time Summer knows exactly how to get him to understand and learn she also brings a friendly fun approach highly recommended 🤩 my son actually looks forward to learning now thanks to Summer 🤩
Liza has been looking after my little girl for the past 6months now and I will tell you she is one of the best childminder ever. She ensure my daughter is well fed, engage with her in activities and even singing aswell. My daughter started to do head, shoulders, knees and toes just at 15months old. She is always excited to go to Liza and meeting other children also. Liza is just the best of all the childminders I have used.
We feel very lucky to have found Alex and Mi Casa for our son when he was a quiet little 1 year old (and I was a very anxious mummy)! Our boy has thrived over the last 3 years in the nurturing, adventure filled setting, growing in confidence and skill from the get go. Her ethos matches our own, allowing him the freedom to explore his interests with encouragement yet making sure he is safe and cared for at all times. For me, Mi Casa has provided the absolute best of both worlds for early years childcare. As a childminder, Alex provides a caring home from home atmosphere, such as dinners cooked with love, and even making us home made gifts with the children (I’m still using my gorgeous body scrub from Mother’s Day!). That being said, Mi Casa benefits from a purpose built playroom separate to her home, and a fantastic zoned garden for learning, playing and interacting that is larger than many nurseries in the area. The children also frequent the local community garden close by where they have their own patch to maintain and enjoy. I am so happy to see my son’s love for the outdoors grow! Alex has a purpose to each activity they do, and follows the EYFS curriculum, along with incorporating the Spanish language into their day. Each morning I put my son in to Alex’s care, I know he is building necessary skills for learning, but is also cherished as an individual, whilst growing strong morals of care, kindness and confidence.
We are so grateful for Alex and the exceptional care she provides, and I couldn’t recommend Mi Casa enough.
Lottie looked after our 7 month old at Rookery Hall while we attended my sister’s wedding. My husband and I were both in the bridal party so had lots to do in the morning and the day. Lottie was utterly amazing! It was the first time we left Poppy with someone and Lottie was perfect. We had a FaceTime beforehand, communication in the build up and then pictures and updates throughout the day and night. They went swimming onsite and walks around the grounds. Lottie even got Poppy dressed in her wedding outfit to walk down the aisle with me! This was all in 31 degrees heat. I just wish Lottie lived near to us in London and would recommend her to anyone who needs a babysitter!
my daughter looooves Zena @edenlight! she hates when i pick her up and can't wait to go back the next day. I am so please with how you treat my daughter like she is your own and it shows in her love for you zena. I have also notice a lot of improvement in her speech her numbers and phonics too. Thank you so much for the peach of mind knowing my daughter is in great hands.
My wife and I reached out to Chrisy to look after our 5yo boy and 2yo girl while we attended a wedding. Travelling from Australia, we wanted to ensure the kids felt comfortable with Chrisy, so we booked her for two consecutive days so the kids felt comfortable.
Moreover, our son has severe anaphylaxis, so we wanted to make sure we felt comfortable and that he was safe while we were attending the wedding.
Chrisy was amazing at communicating, responding quickly and reassuring us of her first aid competencies and ability to manage a medical emergency if required. Having kids of her own, she understood the reason for our request for care on both the Friday and Saturday and kindly made herself available to meet the kids on the Friday. For the Saturday, she arrived at exactly the organised time and was incredible at communicating how the kids were going and again once they were asleep.
The kids loved her and she was a delight to meet, and both my wife and I would definitely recommend Chrisy to anyone looking for a professional, kind and caring babysitter!
My son started with Shanice when he was about 10months old (he’s now nearly 3) and I am so pleased we trusted her to look after him. He was born prematurely so I was anxious about leaving him alone but Shanice gave me all the reassurance I needed. Shanice is always punctual, kind, informative, safe and my son adores her. She always has something planned for them and updates us with pictures regularly.
We had the absolute honour of having Parvish care for our son, Suleiman, from November 2023 onwards — and I can say with all sincerity, she is a rare gem in the world of childcare. What she provided went far beyond a service — it was love, warmth, and family.
From day one, Parvish welcomed our little one with gentleness, consistency, and joy. Her home became his safe space — a nurturing, well-structured environment where Suleiman not only felt secure but thrived. She understood his needs intuitively, treated him with the patience of a mother, and taught him with the care of an educator who truly loves what she does.
Every detail, from the way she greeted him to how she supported his development and emotional wellbeing, was handled with the utmost professionalism and genuine affection. She went above and beyond — every single day. It gave us immense peace of mind knowing our son was in such compassionate and capable hands.
Her husband, Yunus, also played a beautiful role, offering quiet, consistent kindness and warmth that added to the loving family atmosphere. Together, they created a second home for Suleiman — something we will forever be grateful for.
Even as Suleiman transitions to nursery, we are keeping ties with Parvish because that bond can’t be replaced. She will always hold a special place in our hearts, and we truly consider her part of our extended family.
If you are a parent looking for someone who will treat your child with genuine love, respect, and the highest level of care — someone who creates a home where children feel valued, protected, and happy — look no further. Parvish is, without exaggeration, the best decision we made for our son’s early years.
We are endlessly thankful.
— Ambreen, Arfaan & Suleiman
Amrine
I found Sam when I was going back to work when my youngest was 10 months old. The idea of putting my tiny baby in a nursery was filling me with dread, I wanted her to spend her time away from me in a place where she would be adored the way she is at home. From the moment we met Sam she instantly made us feel like family. She is one of the most warming, kind-hearted and energetic women I have ever met. I couldn’t have asked for more. When we drop her off to Sam’s house it feels like we’re leaving her with family and she clearly loves our daughter very much. Sam’s family are amazing too and our daughter has taken a real shine to them all. Thank you Sam for everything you do and looking after our daughter so amazingly.
We feel so lucky to have had Magda’s care for our son over the past year. From the very beginning, she created a safe, loving, and fun environment that helped him thrive.
Her home is beautifully set up for children — from the welcoming extension filled with toys and creative play areas, to the well-maintained garden where the children can safely enjoy the fresh air. Everything is spotlessly clean, thoughtfully organised, and clearly designed with little ones in mind.
She provides balanced, homemade meals that our son always enjoyed, and we appreciated how she would always let us know if he didn’t want to eat something on occasion. Her communication was excellent — we were always well informed, with daily updates and photos showing all the lovely activities, trips, and garden play. It gave us so much peace of mind to see how happy and engaged he was.
She has also been incredibly accommodating and flexible with hours, always understanding and supportive when anything came up.
What stands out most is her genuinely caring and nurturing personality. She builds real relationships with the children in her care, and our son truly loved going to her each week. We’re sad to be moving on, but so grateful for everything she has done — and we really hope our paths will cross again in the future.
Thank you for giving our child a happy, loving start!
I have 3 children: Aged 6, 4 and 3.
All children have been with Cheryl since they were 6 months old. They enjoy attending and always tell me about what they have been doing - whether that is attending toddler group, taking a small trip on a bus or staying at her home and playing games. Her home is warm and inviting and provides my children with a home away from home. Cheryl has always supported with any documentation I need to fill out for childcare support or is a reminder for when I need to complete Nursery/School applications.
I couldn’t recommend a better child minder! Thank you Cheryl for your support over the last 6 years!
My son had never attended a preschool or nursery so I was naturally apprehensive about him starting anywhere. Observing how warmly the staff interacted with children, honestly relieved my anxieties. Each staff member; Nihan, Dawn, Nuzhat, Leena, Pam and Sabrina are professional and kind to children and parents.
There are opportunities to review a child’s progress through a formal parent’s meeting and of course, their open-door and approachable culture.
Personally, i noted marked improvement with my son’s willingness to interact with others and social skills. He was able to describe the varied activities he undertook throughout the day and spoke fondly of the friendships he made.
The curriculum and correspondence from the playgroup is coherent and well structured. I felt the themes per term were appropriate and in line with my son’s interests and learning level.
Gants Hill Playgroup is a close knit and friendly environment where my son thrived. I look forward to send my next child to the nursery!
Kind regards,
Taby
I honestly don't know what we'd have done if we hadn't come across Kate at Sunshine and Rainbows. We feel completely at ease when our little girl is with Kate, we get regular updates throughout each day and on all photos she looks so happy and content. Kate takes the children on lovely days out and provides them with lots of new and exciting experiences! A particular highlight was the recent arrival of caterpillars and watching them safely grow into butterflies. We love the family feel of Sunshine and Rainbows and thank our lucky stars we found Kate!
