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 75,487 reviews
I was disappointed, particularly due to inconsistent communication and policies around emergency medication and how sudden increases in my toddler’s temperature were handled.
I was also advised not to bring my child in because they had fallen asleep after breakfast at home, which is difficult to accommodate as a full-time working parent. My DS slept off once and was not in the habit of sleeping off after breakfast. This was inflexible.
Additionally, I have had to arrange alternative childcare at short notice due to the childminder being unwell.
For a full time working parent, I felt that reliable and consistent childcare is essential. Uncertainty around policies, terms of service and availability creates stress, disrupts work commitments and makes it difficult to plan with confidence.
Amazing Childminder – Couldn't Recommend Her Enough! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Serpil is absolutely amazing! She looked after my son Gene from the age of 1 to 4, and I honestly couldn't have asked for a better childminder.
Gene was with her from 8am to 6pm, and in all those years, I never had a single issue or worry. He was always so well looked after, well fed, happy and cared for. It was such a relief knowing he was in safe, loving hands every day.
Serpil didn't just look after Gene, she helped him learn, grow and develop so much over the years. He was always happy going to her, and that says everything!
She is kind, reliable, caring and genuinely amazing with children. I will always be grateful for everything she did for Gene. I couldn't recommend her highly enough!
Fatema has been amazing! We have used here service several times when we go to London for meetings. She has been great from the start. Very friendly and professional. She keeps us posted on our 2 and 4 years old. Thank you so much for your continuous support.
I honestly cannot recommend Trina highly enough. As a mum, I was incredibly nervous about putting George into childcare for the first time. My intention was for Trina to be a stepping stone towards nursery, helping George get used to being around other children and spending time away from me. Little did I know just how much she would come to mean to both of us.
From the moment I met Trina, I knew she was the right person. Her kindness, gentle and reassuring nature, and the immediate love and warmth she showed George put me at ease straight away, even when he was feeling nervous himself.
Throughout his time with her, I was constantly kept updated with lovely photos and messages, and I always knew he was happy, settled and cared for. Trina made me feel so comfortable that I genuinely reached a point where I would sometimes forget George was even at childcare!
Towards the end, collecting him became a challenge in itself, as he would quite literally shut the door in my face and run off because he didn’t want to leave! I think that says absolutely everything about how happy he was there.
Trina is clearly so passionate about what she does, and the love, patience and dedication she puts into caring for the children is second to none. I will always be grateful for the reassurance she gave me as a first-time mum and, most importantly, for the wonderful care she gave George. We couldn’t have asked for anyone better.
Savannah
Getting my 2 boys sorted, registered and booked in was easy. She sent me everything I needed quickly and managed to even book my older one in on short notice a lot of the time. Very organised.
Really helpful,kind and my boys had a fab time.
We honestly couldn’t have wished for a better childminder for Reigan. From day one, she has been so much more than just a childminder. She has been like a second mum to him, caring for him, nurturing him and making sure he always feels loved, safe and supported.
She has given him so many wonderful experiences, taking him on all sorts of adventures, from zoos and farms to museums and countless other activities. We have loved knowing that he wasn’t just being looked after, but was out exploring the world, learning new things, making memories and having the best time along the way.
She has also been there to support him through all his important milestones, encouraging him every step of the way and celebrating every little achievement. Nothing has ever been too much trouble, and the love, patience, dedication and genuine care she puts into what she does shines through in everything.
People like her are genuinely hard to come by. She is an absolute gem, and we feel incredibly lucky that Reigan has had someone so special playing such an important role in his early years.
It’s going to be so difficult saying goodbye, and we will miss her more than words can say. Thank you for everything you have done for Reigan and for treating him as though he were one of your own. We will always be grateful, and he will always have such lovely memories of his time with you. ❤️
Kim had my little one before her maternity, and I can honestly say she made my 3 year old what he is today.
Before going to Kim’s, Rory struggled with a lot. Being at home with me constantly, and never having really left me, his confidence, learning and social skills completly changed and grew - he is now the most social and clever boy I know!
The care Kim also put into the children everyday was outstanding, she says in her welcome pack that she will treat your child how she would treat her own, and this couldn’t be more right.
Kim provided not only my son, but my family comfort.
If I ever have more children, I would always send them to Kim.
P.s the trips!! Oh my goodness! From meeting the gruffalo, to soft plays, to book bug session, it never ended, the children are so lucky.
Becca looked after my 2 children aged 1 & 3 while we were on holiday. She has an easy and natural way with young children and gives her undivided attention. She is fun and imaginative and even brought some handmade toys for the children to use outside. I would definitely recommend Becca if you need a babysitter.
Andrea was an absolute star with our 18m old son, when she looked after him for.12 hours whilst we went to a wedding.
It was the first time we had left him that long and the first time anyone else would put him to bed - and we were stuck in a hotel room with no fridge for milk and few familiar things. We also had no real knowledge of the area or how it might work at the hotel for food etc but Andrea was just an absolute hero and took it all in her stride. She made a plan to take him to the aquarium for the day and get him hot food whilst out. He had so much fun and she was so engaged with him from the moment she met him - grabbing his attention with some fun toys she had brought. She communicated brilliantly with us the whole time (as I asked for loads of updates!) letting us know whenever they were driving between places, where they were all the time and loads of pics of him just having the best time! It was so much easier to relax and enjoy the day knowing someone so professional, thorough and caring was looking after him. Andrea asked loads of questions, (we met for a video call beforehand), but was then so helpful in shaping the plan and making it all work for us all! He was a bit of a challenge to switch off at the end of the day and go to sleep not having seen Mummy and Daddy, and in a strange place - a big ask of a little one and I was fully expecting one of us to have to go home then. But Andrea was totally on it, got him all ready for bed, read a million books and then wrapped him up warm to drop off in the buggy, which worked a treat, and he was peacefully tucked up in bed then by the time we got home! Receiving a pic of him soundly asleep as we hit the dancefloor was the best feeling ever, Ill remember that for a long time! I couldn't recommend her enough.
Thank you!
Zoe
I had a similar issue as the review above. Chloe seemed very nice in our communication and then when she was due to meet me to discuss the nanny position I was looking to fill, alongside some babysitting needs, she has an issue with her car and then ultimately didn’t end up coming, or following up later that evening or in the following days to rearrange.
Astrid80
We count ourselves so lucky that we found Emmy. We are both freelance and never have a regular schedule, yet Emmy is always willing to help us and cares for our daughter no matter the time, night or day! Emmy is a complete angel and our daughter loves her - our daughter has found it tricky to bond with adults but Emmy is amazing and our daughter has the best time adventuring with her. We can’t recommend Emmy highly enough!
Rennie has cared for my daughter for over a year. She is calm, kind and loving. She has helped my daughter with her speech development, potty training and becoming more independent.
My daughter was a very shy babying has grown so much in confidence. she's proud to put her own shoes and jacket on, and even when she's home, she's always asking for Aunty Rennie.
I'm so grateful for the care my daughter receives and would highly recommend Rennie and her team.
I was supposed to meet Chloe prior to taking her on as our first babysitter. Chloe wasn’t great at replying to messages but I wasn’t too bothered about that. However, when it came to the day we were supposed to be meeting she never showed up, never responded to my message checking in, and still hasn’t messaged me since.
Really disappointing as we were looking forward to meeting her and felt she was exactly who we were looking for.
Sophia
Carla is an absolute professional and has provided great care for my two children, getting to know their personalities and adapting well according. As noted she brings her baby, who is calm and lovely, and it causes no issues during the time with my children. Would recommend Carla anytime.
We needed to find someone at short notice to look after our 2- and 7-year old girls over the summer holidays while we were moving house. The girls loved being with Sam from the moment they walked through her door. She just seems to be able to build an immediate rapport with children. Good communication, easy to deal with and the girls were well looked after.
samokat
We have Nidhi taking care of our 3 month old baby twice a week. She is great with our baby. The baby settles well with her on day one and seems to enjoy playing with her and being held by her. Nidhi is great with sharing childcare tips, which is very helpful as in a first time mom. She also helps us with light household chores and cooking, which we so much appreciate. She is warm and easy to communicate. Would recommend to others who are looking for a nanny.
Joyce
We’ve had Nes looking after our daughter 2–3 days a week since she was just 2 months old, so she started caring for her at a very young age. We interviewed and tried a few nannies, and Nes was the only one our daughter really settled with.
Nes has a very gentle and caring approach. She sings to our baby, plays with her and reads her books. You can really tell that she genuinely cares about her.
She is also very professional and responsible. She keeps us updated if she is unwell and makes sure she has fully recovered before coming back. She has also given us useful advice when our baby had a temperature or a blocked nose. She took great care of our daughter when she had a temperature after her vaccinations.
Nes helps with all the day-to-day baby care, including feeding, changing nappies, putting her down for naps, washing baby clothes and keeping the baby’s room tidy.
Most importantly, we trust Nes and feel completely comfortable leaving our daughter in her care.
We originally hoped to have Nes look after our daughter full-time when we returned to work, but unfortunately our family circumstances changed and we couldn’t go ahead with that plan.
Overall, we’ve had a really good experience with Nes. She’s caring, reliable and professional, and we’d happily recommend her to other families.