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 75,191 reviews
Mandy is a wonderful childminder, warm, kind, proactive and on top of everything. She is a real support to our family and has helped my two year old transition with care. I know she is in safe hands there and although my daughter was initially hesitant because she had never been to any form of childcare before, she has settled relatively quickly. She has also helped support with her in depth knowledge of child development and made acute observations some which I hadn't picked up on. I knew as soon as I met Mandy this was the right place. They take them out to lots of activities and her setting is a home from home. Very glad to have gone with her over a nursery. They have a jam packed syllabus and I have noticed lots of positive changes in my daughter already. Thank you also to Marina, Mandy's colleague who my daughter obviously feels safe and supported by. Very highly recommend this home from home.
Alessana
My little girl is now 3 years old and has been with Claire since she was just 1, and I honestly couldn’t have wished for a better childminder! 🥰 Claire is so caring, loving and dedicated, and it’s clear how much she genuinely loves what she does. She treats my little girl as if she were her own family, and that means more to me than words can say. ❤️
Teddie has learnt so much since being with Claire, grown in confidence and had so many happy, fun experiences along the way. I’m so so grateful for all the time, effort and love Claire puts into helping her grow into the little girl she has become. The peace of mind I get from dropping her off somewhere that feels like a home from home, knowing I can trust Claire 100%, is priceless! She really is one in a million! We feel so lucky to have found her and couldn’t recommend her enough! 💕 PS dread the day she leaves, it’s going to be an emotional one!
Absolutely amazing babysitter! She is kind, caring, reliable and very trustworthy. We have had her for over 2 years . She has a natural way with children and makes them feel comfortable, happy and safe. She is patient, attentive and responsible, and always goes above and beyond to make sure the children are well looked after. I would highly recommend her to any family looking for a dependable and genuinely lovely babysitter!
I loved working with Maria from the get go. She was very responsive and was very easy to communicate and agree on babysitting for our son 30 mins after i posted a job!
She followed up with dbs check and passport copy and cv!
She was punctual-and our son warmed up to her so fast! You can really tell she has loads of experience working with babies and children! Very kind, gentle and fun to be around, Filip definitely loved her company and was super comfortable with Maria.
I would recommend her 1000%, next time we need babysitter, I will contact her again without any doubt!
Thank you very much Maria once again, we were very lucky to have found you!
Bojana
My twins spent the best 4 years with Sophie. From just 7 months old until the day they started school; Sophie provided exceptional care for them. She helped with the weaning process, learning to walk, and talk and even toilet training. Sophies was like a home from home. They enjoyed learning, crafts, story time & trips out. Nothing was ever any trouble and I trusted Sophie to care for them and keep them safe. Sophie is kind, caring, friendly & professional and her home is warm, welcoming and very clean. I highly recommend Sophie to anyone looking for a childminder x
Our daughter was at Shafia’s setting for a year and she thrived while she was there. Shafia and Abdul provide excellent care. They are very warm and have excellent relationships with the children in the setting. Our daughter was always happy to go in and settled quickly. She learnt a lot in the setting, made good relationships with the other children and developed brilliantly while she was in their care. They are lovely, warm people who really enjoy what they do. We are so pleased that our daughter was cared for by Shafia and Abdul and would highly recommend them to anyone.
Komal has been caring for our daughter for just over a year, since she was in reception. She goes to Komal after school and we have also used summer holiday care.
I can't fault the care that Komal provides. Our daughter loves going. Activities provided are educational and fun, and often linked to school topics. There is always story time (and regular library visits), with outdoor games and lots of crafts. There are no screens (very important for us). The food is homemade, and children are encouraged to try new things. The setting is clean and tidy, with lots of toys/games/resources.
Komal takes the time to get to know each child as an individual. We have seen our daughter blossom in her care and would absolutely recommend Komal to other parents looking for childcare. She accommodated our request regarding a car seat, and is always responsive to communication.
I honestly couldn’t recommend Sue and Jess highly enough.
They provide such a warm, loving and safe environment and it is clear how much they genuinely care about the children - the love and attention they give them is so reassuring, and honestly means the world.
Sue and Jess always go above and beyond wherever they can to meet our needs as working parents, as well as my daughter’s needs, and it’s so clear to see how much my daughter has developed in her skills and confidence since being with Sue and Jess.
My daughter is genuinely so happy and excited to go to Sue and Jess in the mornings, drop offs are never an issue, which speaks volumes in itself. They do so many fun things with the children- my daughter has been with them for a year and half and it is no wonder she still loves going there.
They are both worth their weight in gold, and we feel incredibly lucky to have them as our daughter’s childminders.
Jade
I honestly cannot recommend Natalie enough! From start to finish, the whole experience was absolutely fantastic. Natalie was incredibly flexible, accommodating and understanding, which made the entire process so much easier and stress-free for me.
Natalie’s home was absolutely lovely, spotlessly clean, welcoming and beautifully maintained, which immediately put my mind at ease knowing my children would be in such a comfortable environment.
Most importantly, my children had an amazing time! They felt happy, comfortable and well looked after, which is everything you could possibly want as a parent.
It’s such a relief to find someone you can trust with your children, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. My children are already looking forward to their next visit, which speaks volumes!
Five stars all around! I would highly recommend Natalie to any parent looking for reliable, caring and accommodating childcare. ❤️
Chax3
I put my daughter who is 2 years old with Olivia after she had been at a private nursery for 10 months. I wanted a more homely setting for her and thought it would best suit us. I was very anxious about this change & Olivia made me feel such ease through the whole process and nothing was ever too much. My daughter absolutely loves it with her and asks to go back as soon as she is home! We get regular updates throughout the day and photos which was very important for me & is happy to adapt to any requirements and requests we make for her. All we wanted was somewhere our daughter would thrive and be comfortable and livs little learners does just that!!!
I first sent my eldest daughter to Sophie around four years ago, and she absolutely thrived in her care. She learned so much through play and fun activities, including numbers and colours, and loved spending time with Sophie and the other children. She always felt comfortable, happy and at home, and it truly felt like a second home for her.
When I had my second daughter, there was never any doubt that she would also go to Sophie when I returned to work. Now, over 12 months later, my youngest absolutely adores going to Sophie’s!
My youngest has a nut allergy, and I feel completely confident that she is safe and well cared for, both at the setting and when they go out and about. Sophie has also been amazing at supporting my now two-year-old with her speech, helping her develop and giving her extra support wherever needed.
Sophie is such a kind and caring person who genuinely loves what she does. She treats every child with so much love, patience and compassion, and it really shows in the happy relationships she builds with them. She also sends regular updates throughout the day, which is always lovely to receive and gives me real peace of mind.
The children enjoy lots of lovely activities, including walks, trips to the park, toddler groups and so much more. Sophie creates such a warm, fun and nurturing environment where the children can learn, grow and feel safe.
I honestly couldn’t recommend Sophie highly enough to anyone looking for childcare. Having trusted her with both of my girls has been such a positive experience, and I’m so grateful for the care, love and support she gives them. ❤️
Our daughter started with Kathy when she was 8 months old and she’s now about to turn 3 (and is going nowhere!) Kathy has been a home away from home for our daughter, she’s fostered her independence, helped her conquer new things, given her huge confidence, and has been a loving presence in her life, she just adores Kathy. Kathy been a huge comfort to us parents too, always so responsive and helpful and the daily photos make us feel so connected to what’s going on. We really couldn’t be happier or recommend her more!
We couldn't be happier with the care that Gemma provides for our little boy.
From day one, she's been welcoming, friendly and professional, and it's clear how much she cares about the children she looks after. Our son is so happy and settled in her care, which as parents is the most important thing we could ask for.
We've always found Gemma to be approachable, accommodating and easy to communicate with. She's created a lovely, safe and nurturing environment, and we have complete confidence in the care she provides.
We also appreciate that childminders have families and personal responsibilities of their own, and sometimes unexpected circumstances arise that are completely outside their control. In our experience, Gemma has always had the children's best interests at heart, and we've found her to be very dedicated to her work. We think it's important that rare unforeseen difficulties don't overshadow the consistently excellent care she provides.
Finding someone you can wholeheartedly trust with your child isn't easy, but we feel very fortunate to have found Gemma. She's been absolutely brilliant with our son, and we're incredibly grateful for the care, kindness and attention she gives him.
We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Gemma to other families looking for a caring, trustworthy and dedicated childminder.
My little girl has attended Vikki’s Little Vikings for just over a year and a half now, and we couldn’t love it more! She settled in so well, as it’s such a lovely, home from home environment.
Vikki, Gemma, Claire and Jen are absolutely amazing at what they do, and it’s so clear how much love, care and effort they put into all of the children. My little girl is always made to feel so welcome, and it’s lovely knowing she’s somewhere she feels safe, happy and comfortable while we’re apart. She goes in with a huge smile on her face every time.
There are always so many lovely activities and experiences for the children, and I love seeing how much she has grown in confidence and developed during her time there. We honestly couldn’t ask for a better childminder and I would recommend Vikki to anyone looking for a caring, supportive and home from home setting. We feel so lucky to have found her! ❤️
It’s hard to put into words just how wonderful Kathy is and how much she means to our family. ❤️
Over the years, she has been so much more than a childminder to Lily. She has been a constant source of love, encouragement and support, helping her through countless milestones and playing such a special part in the little person she is becoming.
Kathy genuinely cares about Lily’s happiness, confidence and development, and the patience, kindness and dedication she shows are second to none.
We will always be grateful for the role she has played in Lily’s early years. Any family would be incredibly lucky to have her!
Hugo
We had our daughter Betsy signed up for a local nursery but a neighbour gave us a passionate recommendation to send her to Neeta as their daughter had been with her for several years. It was the best advice we could have received.
As she was my first, it was an overwhelming experience leaving her in the care of someone we didn't initially know. Reassuring messages and pictures of her helped settle my fears; in those early days I felt that Neeta was taking as good care of me as my daughter!
From starting with Neeta as baby to the boisterous toddler she is now, Neeta has nurtured and developed Betsy in every aspect of her well-being, including her speech, walking, toilet training, nutrition, health as well as helping and allowing her to find her voice and individuality.
One aspect about the care provided that we love is that there are different age groups playing together; when Betsy was a baby she watched the older children, then played with them and experienced their care for her. Now she is the one helping the littler children, which I feel really has helped teach her kindness and empathy in very natural way.
The range of topics they learn about is wonderful; we receive a weekly summary along with a collage of pictures which we look at and talk about when she is home. Neeta's house and garden are wonderfully set up with the children at the heart of everything.
Neeta always goes above and beyond for the children and for us as a family. It's clear that they feel happy and loved and anyone who has had the pleasure of sending their children to Neeta will know that the praise in the reviews is heartfelt. Neeta and Zoran feel more like family to us and we will miss them desperately when we move away from the area.
Neeta provided Betsy with the most wonderful start in one of the most important stages in her life, and we will forever be grateful for the love and support they have provided to Betsy and us as a family.
I highly recommend Miss Emma! She is absolutely wonderful, caring, patient, and professional. She creates a warm, safe, and loving environment where children feel happy and comfortable.
My daughter absolutely loves going there! She is always so happy and excited, and she keeps asking me when she can go to Miss Emma’s again. That says everything about how much she enjoys her time there and how special Miss Emma is!
It’s such a lovely feeling knowing that my daughter is happy, safe, and well looked after. I couldn’t be happier with the care she provides. Thank you so much, Miss Emma, for everything you do! ❤️