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 74,176 reviews
You know that feeling when you wish you had someone amazing to help you, someone who could totally get you without you having to say even a word? Someone who not only understands your kids but who actually LIKES them and CARES for them GENUINELY, so much so that she'll change everything in her schedule last minute if its really needed just to be there for the needs of your family? She has so much to share from her own personal experiences with not only other great families but also her own- having successfully raised stellar kids! She knows schools . She knows the exams. She knows how to get your kids where you want them to be.. and best of all, she will give you (the parent) the BEST support. She is so easy to talk to and she gives the best advice! If you have a team, she will manage it to you. She is organized, punctual, proactive, a team player, and has excellent professional values!
I cannot recommend Samira enough!
My daughter can be somewhat challenging but Samira was able to navigate her needs exceptionally well, to the point my daughter was asking for her to come over again. Samira engaged in imaginative play, crafting, story telling, and set up great activities such as movie nights and bug hunts. On longer days Samira has even taken my daughter out on a dog walk to the park, keeping both and child entertained and safe! I was particularly surprised to come home to all the toys packed away, dishes done, and a sleeping child - a mother’s dream!
I’ve needed support last minute during school holidays and Samira was able to make same-day arrangements which has helped us no end. My daughter has even asked if Samira could be her mum 😂 Safe to say, the bar has been set very high and I don’t think another babysitter could ever compare.
If I could give Shenique more than five stars, I absolutely would.
I first met Shenique when she was a childminder at the childcare setting our son attended. During that time, she quickly became one of the people I trusted most with his care. Since then, she has established her own childminding licence and babysitting business, and I couldn't be happier to continue using her services.
Aside from being an incredibly organised, professional and impressive businesswoman, Shenique is one of the most caring, thoughtful and nurturing childcare practitioners I have ever met. She genuinely invests in every child she cares for. While looking after our son, King, she celebrated his milestones, encouraged his development, and fostered wonderful friendships. Every day, her handovers were thorough and reassuring, giving us complete confidence that he had been happy, engaged and well cared for.
What has always stood out to me is that Shenique never assumes she knows best. Although she had cared for King for almost a year, when I asked her to babysit him in the evening, she still arranged a video call with me beforehand. She wanted to understand his bedtime routine in detail, recognising that an evening routine is different from a daytime one. That level of professionalism and respect for our parenting meant so much to me. She took the time to ensure he would feel safe, settled and secure in her care.
Throughout the evening she sent regular photographs and updates, which allowed me to relax and enjoy my first evening out since King was born. It was clear he wasn't just being looked after—he was having an amazing time. Shenique had planned age-appropriate play and learning activities, and from King's perspective it was like going to spend time with one of his favourite people.
As a parent, there is no greater gift than knowing your child is safe, happy and genuinely loved while you are away. Shenique gave us exactly that. Childcare practitioners like her are worth their weight in gold and are incredibly difficult to find.
I trust Shenique implicitly with the care of our son. Even as he grows older, she will always be one of the first people we turn to whenever we need childcare. I recommend her wholeheartedly to any family looking for someone who will care for their child as if they were her own.
Mrs E
Our son Leon started nursery when he was only 18 months old, and from the very beginning he was surrounded by Miss Monika’s incredible care, patience, kindness and warmth. Throughout his time at nursery, until he turned four, we always felt reassured knowing that he was in such wonderful hands.
Miss Monika helped Leon feel safe and comfortable, encouraged his independence and confidence, and supported him beautifully through every stage of his development. It is clear that she does her job with genuine love, dedication and passion. Leon always enjoyed going to nursery, and as parents we always felt complete trust and gratitude towards her.
We are incredibly grateful that Miss Monika was such an important part of our son’s early years. It will be very difficult for us to say goodbye, as she has become someone truly special in Leon’s life.
In September, Leon will be starting school. We are incredibly proud of how much he has grown, but at the same time, we will miss Miss Monika and this special chapter of his life so much. 🥹❤️
Thank you, Miss Monika, for every smile, every moment of care, your patience, kindness and for all the love and attention you have given to our little Leon. We will always be deeply grateful to you. We wish you all the very best, because you truly deserve all the appreciation and recognition in the world. ❤️
Choosing someone to care for your child is the biggest decision you'll ever make, and I can honestly say there is nobody in the world I would have trusted more than Shelby.
From day one, Shelby treated our little one with so much love, kindness and genuine care that it felt like leaving him with family. Shelby, her wonderful husband and their three beautiful children have created the happiest, safest and most nurturing environment, and the difference she has made to his confidence and development has been incredible.
Shelby is simply one of a kind. She goes above and beyond every single day, and her passion for what she does shines through in everything. We will be forever grateful for the love and care she has given our family.
If you're lucky enough to get a place with Shelby, don't hesitate for a second. She is, without question, the best childminder anyone could ever wish for.
Becci
Our daughter just finished the happiest year with frances and her team. She started aged just one which I was nervous about but she settled and was happy to go from the start. In fact once she started walking she would line up her nursery bag and shoes by the front door every morning to show us she was ready to go to frances! At drop off the door opened and she would toddle in happily without looking back.
One of my favourite things about her time w Frances has been the amount of it she’s spent exploring outside- she has gone to clock club on the heath most mornings, as well as baby groups, libraries and Kentish Town farm on other days. Then back to base for nap time and some post nap play. Frances’ setting is lovely- with the decking garden for sunny days, the little playroom in the garden and indoors. We’ve loved looking at pictures of our daughter’s adventures on the WhatsApp group every evening. Every one of Frances’ team is smiley and welcoming and clearly cares about the little ones. We will miss Frances and her team, it’s been such a happy time for our daughter.
We are so lucky to have had Di in our lives. Our daughter has been going to Di’s for the last two years and she has had the best time. They are always doing different activities whether it’s walks, trips to the park, soft play or activities at home. Our daughter always comes home having had a great time and as she moves up to school is really going to miss Di. I would 100% recommend Di to anyone.
We have nothing but good things to say about Seedlings Tale! Poppy, Nawal and Lauren are fabulous and gave us nothing but peace of mind whilst our little one attended there.
They consistently kept up updated with our child's development and we always felt like he was receiving the very best care. You can really tell they care about the children.
Our little one always seemed to love childcare days and on the days that he wasn't quite himself they always gave him extra care and attention and kept us updated.
They provide a variety of balanced meals which also helped to take the pressure off food each day!
We would all happily recommend Seedlings Tale as an outstanding childcare setting.
My son attended little butterflies with Sara for 2 years. he started at just after 9 months old not even able to crawl yet and attended 3 days a week. By the time he left George was a crazy energetic social almost 3 year old and Sara had become a true part of our family. George truly loved going and we always felt happy dropping him off knowing he was safe loved and cared for. George learnt a lot whilst at little butterflies and gained lots of confidence and independence. Would 100% recommend the setting.
I can’t recommend Larrissa highly enough. She looked after my 1½-year-old son for six months and was an incredible help throughout. She is knowledgeable, kind, reliable, and genuinely caring, with a natural ability to build trust and create a safe, happy, and nurturing environment. My son absolutely loved spending time with her, and it gave me complete peace of mind knowing he was in such capable hands. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to any family looking for an exceptional nanny.
Gemma helped us out when we had a sudden family death this week and provided care the same day, very helpful and reliable and my son was happy there. Would recommend
Emma
I couldn't have asked for a more wonderful childminder than Sam, I'm so grateful we found her!
When looking for childcare for my son I wanted a home-from-home environment that felt comfortable and nurturing while he was still so young, and that is exactly what Sam has provided. Sam is loving, patient and caring with all the children she looks after. She plans a wide variety of activities and makes every day exciting and engaging. From creative crafts, potion-making, baking and messy play, to playgroups, soft play outings and picnics in the park, there's always something fun for the children to enjoy. My son has absolutely loved his time with her.
Sam has also been flexible whenever I've needed to make changes to drop-off or pick-up arrangements, which as a working parent has been a huge help. She keeps us updated every day with details about what my son has been doing, what he’s eaten and photos of their activities. Updates are shared through a WhatsApp group, so both my husband and I feel fully informed, and she's always quick to respond to any messages. Sam also prepares healthy, home-cooked meals as well as healthy snacks for the children every day. My sons enjoys everything she makes and will often have seconds!
Since going to Sam my son has learned so many new skills and has really grown in confidence. She has supported his early learning through activities that have helped him develop his counting skills and learn the alphabet. It's been wonderful to see how much he has progressed during his time with her. He used to be quite shy around other children in group settings, but now he's much more outgoing and comfortable socialising which I believe is a reflection of the positive and encouraging environment Sam has created. She has such a calm, kind nature and it's clear how much she cares about the children she looks after. I would wholeheartedly recommend Sam to any parent looking for a trustworthy, caring and genuinely exceptional childminder. She has been a huge part of my son's early years, and we feel incredibly lucky to have found her.
Good afternoon Marie, I hope you had a lovely weekend. I just wanted to say thank you so much for Zaiah’s graduation gifts and especially his little book with the most thoughtful words and pictures from his time at the nursery. We looked through it together and it was such a beautiful way for us to see how far he’s come, despite his challenges. Thank you for believing in him, and for not giving up on us 🥹 We came to you at a time where there was a lot of change and uncertainty when I returned to work after having Leia, and you have truly helped to nurture a sense of stability and structure in our lives, not to mention the joy your nursery has bought to the kids. Thank you so much for everything you do, to you and all of the team at little samurai ❤️🙏🏽
Lots of love from the Gregory family ❤️❤️❤️
Pegah and her team are everything you could hope for in a childcare setting. My daughter started attending Happy Family when she was just 8 months old, and she is now 2. From the very beginning, she has always been happy and excited to go there.
The love, care, and dedication that Pegah and her team show in everything they do is really exceptional. They are incredibly kind, gentle, and nurturing, and the children naturally learn those same values from them.
The activities they provide are thoughtfully planned, with a strong focus on each child’s development, and they spend lots of time outdoors, which my daughter absolutely loves. Every day feels purposeful, engaging, and special.
I cannot thank Pegah and her team enough for the care they have given my daughter over the past two years and they are continuing to provide. Knowing she is in such a loving, safe, and stimulating environment means so much to our family. We will always be grateful for everything they have done for her!
