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 73,022 reviews
Our daughter has been going to Shelley’s for 10 months now, she loves going and has learnt so much.
The staff are also all really friendly and helpful.
Philippa
She is a very reliable and caring nanny who creates a calm, warm, and positive environment for our boys. She is attentive, patient, and always ensures they feel safe and supported. Her calm nature and dedication make a big difference in our home, and she has been a wonderful help to our family. We truly appreciate her professionalism and would highly recommend her to any family looking for someone trustworthy and nurturing.
Diane is an absolute superstar.
She regularly looks after my daughter and has been 100% reliable and has often helped me at short notice.
My daughter thinks she is wonderful and I feel completely at ease leaving her in Diane's kind and capable hands.
Not only has Diane helped me with my daughter but she has also helped with our assortment of pets.
She truly is one in a million and would not hesitate in recommending her.
We feel incredibly lucky to have found such a wonderful childminder. From the very first meeting, her warm smile and genuine empathy stood out. We visited several others, but her welcoming attitude immediately made us feel that she was the right person for our family.
Our son absolutely loves spending time with her and her children, which speaks volumes about the caring and nurturing environment she creates. It’s clear that she treats every child as if they were her own, with kindness, patience, and attention to their individual needs.
We couldn’t have asked for a better place for our child to grow, learn, and feel safe and happy. Highly recommended.
My little girl started with Sian in October 2025!
From our first visit I could tell how kind and nurturing Sian was and felt so comfortable with my daughter starting with her. You can tell she really treats all the children like they are her own. Sian has a lovely set up and my daughter really enjoys playing with the range or toys and educational activities and being out in the garden.
Sian has been fantastic at helping my daughter with her speech and potty training.
My daughter has tried a range of new foods she would usually not eat at home, so this amazing!
Sian's communication is excellent - she is so accomadating and flexible with my last minute changes. She shares photos and videos of the activities the children do and walks they go on, which is really lovely to see.
I really wish we had found Sian sooner, she really is amazing!
Kayley
I highly recommend Halima for anyone looking for a caring and reliable childminder. She and her family provide a warm, welcoming environment and wonderful hospitality. My child always feels happy and safe in her care, and I truly appreciate the attention, kindness, and support she offers. If you are looking for someone trustworthy and genuinely dedicated to children’s well-being.
Thank you Halima and your family for giving the love and caring house my son! We miss you so much!
Our son Prince has been with shelley since he was 6 months. He is now 7 years old and still continues to go there after school. He is always so very happy when he attends the setting. I can never fault Shelley and all her staff. Shelley even tries to help me out last minute, as best she could. I am truly greatful to have met shelley. As without her I would not have been able to manage going to work and finding someone to look our son. I now have another baby who is due to join the setting by April. I couldnt be more happy and thrilled. Thank you so much for all your continued support.
Ange
Two of my children have been to Shelly’s and I couldn’t fault her , my youngest daughter has been going since she was 9 months old and it’s like her second home , she loves it there , the staff are all amazing I couldn’t fault any of them . Everything they do is for the children and they are all so happy. I can completely relax when my daughter is there and not worry . All the children play together there’s loads of toys and things to do and play with kids could never be bored. I wouldn’t trust my children anywhere else but here .
Ellie
We were looking for a temporary nanny for 8 weeks so I could take on a short contract at work when my son was 7 months old. I was worried about leaving him because he is breastfed and very attached to me, but he took to her straight away. They bonded very quickly and whenever she arrived in the morning he would kick his legs in excitement and reach out for her. I immediately felt comfortable leaving him with her. Kanjana would take him for walks, to the park and to rhyme time at the library etc. Kanjana was also great with my elder son (4.5) who was at nursery, and a couple of times picked him up for me and made him dinner.
My son was just at the beginning of weaning and Kanjana prepared and made nutritious food for him and left in the fridge for the week, which was so helpful for us. She also knew exactly what to give him and when and knew how to safely give him finger foods.
My hours were irregular and she fitted into our family so well and was always happy to begin earlier/later or stay later, and the flexibility was so helpful to us. I will be so sad that we can't keep Kanjana on with us now I have finished work as she felt like a member of our family.
Sofia has been going to Caz for 2 and a half years, and we feel incredibly lucky to have found such a wonderful childminder; the care, attention, and genuine warmth she shows every single day is truly amazing, and it’s so reassuring knowing Sofia is not only safe but genuinely happy and thriving in her care. She creates such a nurturing, fun, and stimulating environment, and we’ve seen such fantastic progress in Sofia’s language and speech, as well as her confidence interacting with other children; she has also developed real kindness and a lovely sense of sharing, which we truly value. The bond they’ve built is so special, and it’s clear how much she genuinely cares. Her communication is fantastic, always keeping us updated and giving us complete peace of mind, and she consistently goes above and beyond in every way; we honestly couldn’t ask for anyone better and would recommend her without hesitation to anyone looking for a caring, reliable, and truly exceptional childminder.
CBlair
I cannot recommend Lisa highly enough. From the very beginning, she has created a warm, safe, and nurturing environment where children truly thrive. Her genuine care and passion for what she does is evident in every interaction, and it gives complete peace of mind knowing that my child is in such capable hands.
Lisa gives balance of structured learning and creative play, supporting each child’s development in a fun and engaging way.
Communication has been excellent throughout. I am always kept up to date with my child’s progress, daily activities, and any important information. This level of professionalism and openness makes a huge difference.
An absolutely outstanding childminder who goes above and beyond — I feel incredibly lucky to have found her.
I am so lucky to have found Yada on childcare.co.uk last year ! She looked after my 5 year old son Henry for the majority of summer holidays in 2025 and I feel so blessed to have found her ! I had never left my son with anyone before but he always couldn’t wait to go back and see Yada the next day and he enjoyed his fun filled adventures with her so much he would often get upset about leaving. The care Yada provided was second to none and I cannot speak highly enough of her and her family and the care and love she provides the children she looks after. My Henry often talks about his time at Yada’s and I hope he can return this year!
Best wishes,
Amelia & Henry xx
AmeliaC
My daughter started with Jemma when she was 6 months old and is now turning 1 years old.
We absolutely love Jemma and trust her implicitly. My daughter has come on so much since being with Jemma, she can now walk, say little words and wants to make friends with all other children. Bella's face lights up the minute Jemma opens the door and she always reaches out for her. As a working mother, knowing my little one is safe and loved with another care provider, makes all the difference.
I’m never worried that they’re bored, sitting in a house. They go to lots of playgroups, play in the garden, play with the rabbits and have the best time.
Highly recommended Jemma!
My daughter has been coming to Sian for almost 6 months now.
Sian from day one has always been very friendly yet professional. My daughters loves going to her house, her speech has come on lots and for her age she has a very big vocabulary and I put some of that down to Sian.
My daughter’s learning, counting and general knowledge has always been supported and cheered on my Sian. She’s always smiling when she visits her and waves bye at the door. I strongly feel that Sian looks after the children like they are her own.
She is fed great meals and snacks, and is taken out to activities on a regular basis, we have great communication and have lots of videos/photos sent to me on an almost daily basis.
I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a childminder that gives a great home from home feeling.
Beth has looked after all three of my boys since they were babies.
Her setting is a home away from home. She is caring, nurturing and so much fun!
She makes learning so fun with different activities for the children which is focused around nature, outdoors and the key events throughout the year.
I would not wish for my children to go anywhere else.
She has made two of my boys school ready by supporting with resilience, confidence, potty training and phonics and numbers.
We would be lost without Beth!
Our little boy has been at Happy Days for over a year and and not a day goes by that I don't think about how lucky we were to find Bernadette.
As first time parents we were so nervous about leaving our baby with anyone, but as soon as we met Bernadette we knew it was the perfect setting for our child. Bernadette (and her whole wonderful family, each of whom my son adores) are so loving, kind and nurturing.
When he first started, we were struggling with weaning onto solids, but Bernadette was so helpful and patient - her experience shone through, and in no time at all she was reporting back that he was happily finishing all meals. Each day is full of activities, crafts, trips to the park, singing, reading and games.
My little boy has advanced so much during his time with Bernadette and clearly loves being there. Happy Days is truly a home from home and I cannot recommend it highly enough. Outstanding x
Kay has been regularly watching our wee boy since he was 8 months old. She was highly recommended by friends and still exceeded expectations! She is very reliable and organised, super friendly and has the magic touch for children: our boy and Kay hit it off straight away and she even manages to calm him at night when his parents sometimes fail!
Paula has been working with us on a adhoc basis since December 2024 & provides the most amazing care for our son who is now 16 months old.
Paula cared for our son when he was newborn overnight to allow me to have some rest. And also during daytimes.
If you are looking for someone caring, reliable, honest & nurturing, Paula is perfect for your family. My son loves spending time with her & he gets lots of play, fresh air & good quality food.
Paula has had such a positive impact on our family and adjusting to life with a child. She is wonderful!
I honestly cannot recommend Natalie highly enough; she has been absolutely incredible for our family.
My youngest daughter has been with her since she was just 1 year old, and over that time, Natalie has become so much more than a childminder, she is truly like a second mother to her. The bond they have is incredibly special, and as a parent, there is nothing more reassuring than knowing your child is loved, safe, and genuinely cared for.
What sets Natalie apart is that this is not “just a business” to her. She truly cares, deeply, about every child’s wellbeing, development, and happiness. You can see it in everything she does: the warm, nurturing environment she creates; the fun outings (driving to Biggin Hill to watch the planes, going to the farm, golfing, Songbirds playgroup, walking in parks and in nature with the loveliest dog, Sonny Boy, whom the children absolutely adore — you name it, there are so many fun activities that will never compare to a room in a nursery); the creative activities; and the way she helps children grow in confidence and independence.
What has also been amazing for my daughter is the bond she has created with her core group of little friends, who have grown and played together so well. They are all very respectful. Natalie has a natural presence that earns respect through kindness, creating a warm environment where children listen and feel secure. She also provides great guidance to help parents navigate different stages, working together on milestones and developmental phases (such as potty training or handling incidents like hitting).
Something else incredible she has done for our family is the support she provides beyond childcare. As an (often) single mum of two young children, there have been times when I’ve really needed flexibility or help, and Natalie has always gone above and beyond. Whether it’s being accommodating with timings, offering reassurance, or even helping with collections when I’ve been stuck, she has consistently shown kindness, understanding, and genuine care. She supports parents just as much as she supports the children, and that is incredibly rare.
She is also very well connected with nurseries and schools; she is known and trusted in the local community and works closely with Brick by Brick (another very trusted childcare provider for pre-schoolers). She also helps us navigate the childcare system, ensuring we access the right funding.
Having experienced both a nursery setting with my eldest and Natalie’s care with my youngest, I can say without hesitation that I would choose Natalie every single time. In fact, I only wish I had known her sooner so my eldest could have had the same experience.
It genuinely makes me sad that this chapter is coming to an end soon, which says everything about how special she is. I completely disagree with the Ofsted rating; in my opinion, she is absolutely Outstanding.
If you are looking for someone who will not only care for your child but truly invest in them, love them, and support your whole family, Natalie is that person.
We hired Francesc in December for date night and she was prompt and friendly and Harley 1 and Freya 3 took to her so fast , she was fun and informative and very calm which reassured my wife and me , we had great night and have used Francesc numerous time and to stay over night to look after Girls ,always happy and girls love it when she comes ,cant say enough good kind things about Fran
