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 72,685 reviews
Sheila literally saved my mental health. I was a new mum who could not sleep due to all the initial anxiety of having a baby, and having her there at night changed everything.
She is incredibly calm, gentle, and an absolute sunshine — exactly what you need in those early weeks when everything feels overwhelming. She took amazing care of our baby and always answered all of my (way too many) questions on baby sleep.
Thank you so much Sheila!!!
Jolanta is an excellent childcare provider. She has looked after our little one from just over a year old and he has really grown in confidence and developed well under her care. The setting is spacious, clean and well maintained. Jolanta clearly cares deeply for all the children in her care and children generally. Fully ofsted rated and CRB checked. I would definitely recommend her to friends, family and anyone in need of a reliable, polite and kind childminder.
Anita cared for our little boy on a weekly basis for three months, starting when he was seven months old. Anita is a very experienced and punctual professional. She was kind and patient with our son and was always looking for fun activities to keep him engaged, and he absolutely loved his time with her. As parents, we also appreciated how well she communicated with us to ensure our specific needs and routines were being met. If you are looking for a highly skilled, accountable, and nurturing nanny, we cannot recommend Anita enough!
My son has been attending Ann Marie's setting for four years now. He has made lots of friends there and really enjoys his days at “school.” He has learned his ABCs, counting, and lots of nursery rhymes and songs, which he comes home singing to me.
He loves Ann Marie and Francine so much that when he comes home, he accidentally calls me Francine too. The setting has an abundance of entertainment for the children, encouraging both indoor and outdoor play. The garden has recently been renovated, providing a safe and fun environment for the children.
Communication and support regarding funding have been superb, with invoices sent promptly. The notification of the following month’s activities has been really useful in preparing not just the children, but parents as well, for school life.
Ann Marie and Francine take great care in readying the children for school, encouraging independence and providing support whenever it has been needed. The flexibility they have provided our family has been a godsend, and we are so sad for our son to leave them this September. I’m not sure who is more upset—my son or me!
Thank you for your amazing service and care!
Flori has exceeded our expectations of childcare in all aspects. Her setting is like a home away from home that our daughter was always excited to go to. The days were consistently planned out to provide a fun educational experience that fostered development at all levels. We especially enjoyed seeing activities based on seasons. Our daughter improved on many skills whilst attending Flori's, telling us about all the new things she learned and practised during the day.
Flori truly cared about our daughter's progress and individual needs, which was apparent as she continually left with a huge smile on her face and asked when she'll be going back.
We recommend Flori wholeheartedly and hope that we can have our second child in her care in the future.
We cannot recommend Liza highly enough! She is active and always taking our son on fantastic outings, from trips to the zoo and local parks to soft play and even special seasonal visits to see Santa. Sending children to childcare can be difficult, but she completely understands the separation anxiety both parents and children feel. She regularly sends us photos of their activities, which gives us such peace of mind seeing him so happy. Our son absolutely adore her. Her creativity with arts and crafts is also brilliant. We feel so lucky to have found someone so dedicated and caring."
Anthea is simply the best.
The moment I met Anthea I knew she was the right fit. Her house is warm, she’s so loving and the house is filled with toys and games for the children. The garden is also amazing!
My daughter absolutely loves it. Anthea goes above and beyond to allow the children in her care to have any experiences and is always out and about with them. The activities, cooking and art she does with them are always so engaging and my daughter always comes home with a themed project they have been doing.
I will be so sad when Nancys time with Anthea comes to an end this summer when she goes off to big school. But Nancy is ready for school and that is down to Anthea.
Lauren
Couldn’t recommend Lucie enough! She made the transition from maternity back to work stress free. My son absolutely adores her and Lucie knows the children she looks after inside and out. Lucie provides so many experiences for the children and they are always out and about from attending groups, going to the park, having picnic's etc. Since being with Lucie, my son has come on leaps and bounds with his social and language skills. I also get daily updates and photos which is great.
Ella was very patient with my son as he could get cranky often. She is very talented and always try to help you and your child with whatever she could. She dances really well and good with music which helped my son. Also, Ella is good with drawing and colours and kept my son engaged and always encouraged him. She is so lovely with any request we had with respect to our vision for my son.
Praks
I send both my boys to Anthea’s and they love it. They both run in without looking back and always have a great day. Both of their development have come on massively since being with Anthea. She takes them to parks, to feed the ducks and any other activity that she feels will be fun for them! I’d highly recommend Anthea to anyone 🙂
My son Denis spent almost two weeks with Abida. From the first day, he loved being there and asked to come back.
Abida transmits confidence and peace of mind so that one can complete the work.
We are truly happy to have met her.
And we will certainly return as many times as possible.
Marlene
We feel incredibly lucky to have found such a wonderful childminder. Fabiana has been looking after our son for around 8 months, and from the very beginning she has been absolutely brilliant.
Our son genuinely loves going to her setting, which says everything. Fabi creates a warm, nurturing environment where children feel safe, happy, and excited to learn. Every day is filled with creative ideas and fun, engaging activities that keep the children stimulated and developing in so many ways.
We particularly appreciate how much time they spend outdoors, whether that’s playing in the garden or going on trips to the park. It’s clear that she values fresh air, exploration, and active play, which has been fantastic for our son.
She has also been a huge support in helping with his emotional development. She offers thoughtful guidance on navigating friendships, sharing, and understanding emotions, which has made a real difference to his confidence and social skills.
We couldn’t recommend her highly enough. She is caring, dedicated, and truly goes above and beyond for the children in her care.
My daughter enjoys her time using Anne-Marie and Francine Childminding service excellent staff, wholesome vibes. They are very welcoming. I will recommend this service to others. My daughter feel at home when coming to Anne-Marie and Francine’s Childminding service.
Our child has attended Ann Marie and Francine's setting for nearly 2 years. He has the most amazing time there. Children are treated as family and are looked after so well. We can really see how much our boy is learning as he applies his new knowledge as we go about or daily lives, recognising numbers and colours etc. Ann Marie and Francine have worked extremely hard with Ofsted and completed lots of training courses. They are applying their new knowledge to help the children learn and grow. We are so happy sending our boy and he loves going.
My daughter has been with JokiGems for the past 9 months and has helped so much with her development and growth. She has experienced a number of different types of days out as well as learning and exploring outside in ways I could never imagine. Joy is amazing with all of the kids and builds such a close relationship with them and I cannot thank her enough for everything she has done. My daughter has really enjoyed spending everyday with everyone at JokiGems. Thank you so much for everything Joy.
Our 3 year old has been with Francine and Ann Marie for nearly two years. He has a wonderful time and we can see how much learning he is doing whilst he is there as he tells us all about it and will point out numbers he recognises etc. Francine and Ann Marie have worked so hard with Ofsted and have completed lots of extra training which has been extremely beneficial for the children. It is a home from home environment with fresh meals everyday. Our boy loves attending and we are extremely pleased with the service provided and would highly recommend both Francine and Ann Marie.
Clare has been my childminder for over a year now, and I can honestly say she has been outstanding from the very beginning. She is incredibly informative, sensitive, and welcoming, which made the whole process feel easy and reassuring right away.
Clare strikes the perfect balance between being professional and friendly. My little one runs in every day with a huge smile and comes out with an even bigger one after enjoying adventure-filled days with Clare and the other children.
She makes everything so simple for parents too, with smooth drop-offs and pick-ups, as well as providing delicious lunches, snacks, and drinks. Clare has also been flexible whenever needed, and most importantly, she cares for my child as if they were her own.
truly couldn’t ask for better, I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone.