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 72,797 reviews
Cheryl is amazing! She has looked after my son for the last 7 years and my daughter for the last 5 years. Both my husband and I work long hours and wouldn't be able to do so without Cheryl's support. I know that when I drop my children off in the morning that they will be safe and happy until I come and pick them up in the evening. Cheryl picks up from school clubs, take the little ones to play groups, etc. Her house is such a happy place. She puts out amazing activities every day to engage everyone. She is organised, kind and very flexible. I would recommend her every time!
Choosing Casey was definitely more than the right decision for our little one. What makes her special is that she’s not just looking after children – she’s a guide who helps them explore the world. She’s incredibly active and energetic, with a real drive to take children out to discover new things. She gives my daughter so much that we can’t provide.
The most impressive thing is how much she values outdoor activities – she takes the children out almost every day. For example, they go to parks, the library, and baby groups (with playing, crafts, cooking, painting, singing, dancing, etc.). She also takes them to National Trust sites and the beach, even though they’re quite far away. I believe it’s her genuine passion for this work that makes her go the extra mile.
Another thing we love is that she sends out a weekly newsletter, each week with a different learning and development theme. She’s the one who plans well and gets things done.
And for the practical things parents care about: she’s very professional, communicates with us promptly, and sends daily updates on our daughter. Her home is very spacious, clean and tidy, and all the toys are clean and look new. She really puts a lot into this job – energy, time, money, you name it. We feel so, so lucky to have her!
Mia has been looking after my son for approximately a year now and provides a fantastic service. She is professional, reliable, and the setting is always clean, safe, and welcoming. Most importantly, my child loves going there!
The communication is great, and I love receiving updates on his progress.
A brilliant childminder who we feel very lucky to have found.
Dirichi
James helped with our daughter only 12 weeks before her 11+ exams, whilst she is a bright child anyways, 11+ exams are different to what is taught in state school curriculum in y5/6. My daughter gained more confidence in her self and James also made her lessons enjoyable and engaging that she always felt 1hr was too short! I will be using James again nearer the time for my other two children and his teaching is exceptional! Just for information, my daughter got a place in every independent school she applied to in newcastle (on bursary and scholar awards) and has chosen to accept RGS newcastle! Thanks James
Saleha, or “Lala” as my two toddlers call her, is a brilliant, thoughtful childminder who we have trusted with our two little girls since they were both roughly 6 months old. They love the time they spend with her and enjoy playing with the other kids in her care during the afternoons. She’s created a loving and safe environment and we are grateful for everything she does for our girls.
I used this childcare provider for my pair of boys for many months between 2025 and 2026. Princess is reliable, punctual, and both my boys love her. I will definitely book Princess for my employment related childcare needs in the future, and would recommend her excellent organisation skills and child care to others.
Karina is super professional, always punctual and such a warm disposition. My 14 month old twins and 5 year old absolutely love her. She is a godsend at bedtimes helping to settle them all down. I feel very safe and secure leaving my babies with Karina as I know they are in great hands.
Relaanjo
My wife and I were understandably very anxious about hiring a babysitter for our first son, but from the moment we met Amy for an interview, our minds were immediately put at ease. She has such a lovely, intuitive, and caring way with our son, and it’s clear she is truly passionate about looking after children.
We were blown away by her professionalism, experience, and proactiveness. Amy is always engaging with our son, supporting his development, and planning fun, stimulating activities such as baby groups, walks, and swimming.
She also takes a very thoughtful and supportive approach with us as parents, offering valuable advice as we navigate early parenthood. Amy goes above and beyond—she keeps detailed, up-to-date logs of their day together, occasionally picks up helpful items for the baby, and even takes care of small bits of cleaning and tidying, which makes a huge difference to us as two full-time working parents.
Amy is fantastic at sharing photos of their daily adventures, which we really appreciate, and she has even gone out of her way to visit me at work, which meant a great deal to us.
All in all, we couldn’t recommend Amy highly enough. She has been an absolute blessing to our family and has given us complete peace of mind as we returned to work.
Amalia
Gemma is currently our wonderful nanny and has worked for us the past 18 months, looking after our 3-year old son.
Our son is starting Preschool soon, which is why we're ending our contract with Gemma. We are therefore very keen to support Gemma’s search for a new family; she is the best!
More information about Gemma:
Gemma has looked after our 3-year old son since he was 22 months old. She worked 3 days/week initially, and now works 4 days/week for us, 8.30am-5.30pm. Gemma is highly experienced with babies and toddlers, and came recommended by local parents who absolutely raved about her.
We have found Gemma to be utterly conscientious and committed to our son's wellbeing. She has formed a very special bond with him, becoming almost a second mum. He’s grown so much under her care and we feel very lucky to have been able to give him such a nurturing start in life.
Gemma’s strengths are her deep experience and her genuine love of children; she is playful, energetic and fun-loving and our son laughs with her all day long. She is also extremely calm, patient and creative, which is necessary with strong-willed toddlers like ours!
Gemma is highly conscientious, taking great care to understand our son’s routine and follow through with every detail. She finds playful ways to get him to do everyday tasks, and always pays close attention to his health and safety. We feel completely comfortable letting Gemma take him to the doctor, the dentist, or out on adventures—which has made it possible for us to focus on our careers knowing he’s in the best hands.
Under Gemma’s care, our son has developed on all fronts; his confidence, speech and motor skills are all flourishing. And most importantly he is happy, trusting and kind to others, which is in great part down to Gemma’s nurture, care and guidance.
Wishing Gemma the absolute best. We are confident she will be snapped up—she is everything you could want for your children.
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Emily an
Deborah cared for our 11 week old daughter of an evening until late. This included feeding, changing, playing and putting her to bed, and feeding/settling her when she woke in the night. She was calm with our daughter who loved her. It was our first time leaving her and Deborah made us feel very at ease, with exceptional communication throughout the evening with photos and messages. We have already re-booked her and highly recommend.
Charlie
I honestly can’t recommend Farzana enough. She has been an absolute lifesaver for me and my child. From day one she created such a safe, warm and loving environment that immediately put me at ease.
She is incredibly trustworthy and reliable, and I always feel confident leaving my child in her care full time. The bond she has built with my child is so special and secure. You can really see how much genuine love, care and compassion she puts into what she does.
Farzana is not just a childminder, she truly treats the children like her own. She is kind, friendly, patient and always goes above and beyond.
I’m so grateful to have found her. She’s simply amazing.
We had a great experience with this nanny. She was very caring and kept my daughter happy and well occupied. She was also tidy, always cleaning up after playtime.
As a worried parent, I really appreciated how she followed my instructions and kept me updated. My daughter was content and comfortable with her. I would definitely recommend her.
We've had joy a few times now and will always ask her first when we need child care absolutely lovely young lady get on with both my babies and even very good with my eldest who's a teen and autistic. She delivers a fantastic service and always come home to tidy home can not put into words how wonderful she is with the children 😀
Josie has been looking after our 4 year old son regularly for a few months. She brings lots of fresh energy and enthusiasm
She is very crafty e.g. collecting leaves to make art and decorating the house. She is responsive when messaging and respectful and happy to help.
Alex
Cant recommend linesha enough!! My child has autism. Upon first visit he settled straight away fitted right in linesha went above and beyond with him cant thank her enough. Communication has been great all the way put my mind to ease. When I went to collect him he was happy and content he didn't want to leave. Thanks linesha looking forward to next time x
Seda helped us with our newborn Leo after we had some mixed experiences with prior night nannies. Seda was amazing - she helped calm our nerves about looking after him, was extremely caring and attentive and very knowledgable. We feel that we are better parents from having been able to learn from Seda.
Her nursing background was very helpful in helping us manage his reflux as well as caring for him after his vaccinations.
We couldn’t be happier with the care our child receives at Tiny Totz, especially with Hayley. She goes above and beyond in every way, creating such a warm, safe, and nurturing environment where the children truly thrive.
Hayley has a wonderful way with the kids, and it’s clear how much she genuinely cares about each and every one of them. One of the things we love most is the time and effort she puts into making special occasions memorable. Whether it’s Mother’s Day, Christmas, or other celebrations, she helps the children create thoughtful, personal gifts that we truly cherish. It’s those little touches that make such a big difference.
She’s also incredibly approachable and easy to talk to—more like a friend than just a childminder. Communication is always open and honest, which gives us great peace of mind. On several occasions, she has gone out of her way to help us with childcare hours, showing real flexibility and understanding when we’ve needed it most.
Above all, Hayley prioritises the safety and wellbeing of the children at all times. Knowing our child is in such capable and caring hands is invaluable. We would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for exceptional childcare.
Claudia is fantastic at what she does! She cares so much about each and every child in her care and always goes the extra mile to get to know them all on a personal level. She plans activities that match the requirements of the Early Years curriculum, sends regular photos and updates about what the children have been doing and is flexible as and when you need her to be. She has been a huge influence in my daughter’s life - she is a key figure and role model who my daughter looks up to and she also adores the rest of Claudia’s family. Claudia treats the children as if they are her own and for that I will be eternally grateful. She tries her best to get the children out and about in the garden as much as possible, completes and shares regular assessments of the children and works on their targets. Claudia is not just my daughter’s childminder, we have built such a good friendship over 2 years that I now see her as a friend too. She’s one in a million!