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 73,035 reviews
I had a really positive experience with SLT. I mostly needed them for breakfast club and afterschool pick up. They took great care of my daughter, and she felt happy and comfortable there. She always looked forward to going, which says a lot about the comfortable environment and the people.
Simone, Savannah and Carla were consistently good-natured, warm, and friendly. They always made us both feel welcome. It gave me real peace of mind knowing she was in capable and caring hands.
I would definitely recommend this childcare provider to others looking for a supportive, safe, nurturing and fun place for their child.
Our daughter has been going to Chapel House since she was 6 months old. She is now nearly 3 years old. She loves seeing Clare and all her friends and always gets so excited to go with a big smile always on her face. Clare does so many different activities with the children. We really appreciate everything Clare does. It’s so nice to drop your child off where you feel very comfortable and at ease.
Hanifa has been taking care of our one-year-old for the past two months. She is a caring and dedicated nanny who looks after not just the child, but the whole family.
Always punctual and reliable, she creates engaging indoor activities and makes sure our baby gets out every day, whether to the park or the library.
We highly recommend her.
Hanan
Shana came to us at a time we really needed her, she was amazing with both our daughter and supporting us. You couldn’t wish for a nicer person to look after your child, we don’t trust almost anyone with our daughter, but we genuinely fully trusted Shana - she’s a one of a kind. If you ever need someone, you should consider Shana first, as you likely won’t ever look elsewhere. She went above and beyond whenever she could.
Renata looked after my 3 year old son two days a week for 6 months.
Renata is full of energy and provides constant entertainment and fun. She is also very hard-working, planning fun activities out every day and cooking nutritious meals from scratch. She is independent and experienced in taking care of children but also takes direction well and collaborates with you as a parent if necessary.
Renata was also flexible and would stay later if required which was a great help to us. She also babysat for us regularly.
Renata is incredibly caring and affectionate and my son quickly bonded with her. He is now at nursery more regularly but we have continued to rely on Renata for babysitting. My son is always asking for her and looks forward to her visits. We very much intend to stay in close contact. We would recommend her to anyone looking for a nanny.
Lois
My son absolutely adores his childminders this includes Mia. The way she is with children is just amazing. My son loves being at his childminders he left for a short while because of the distance but i soon put him back at Tiney’s. they are always willing to help work around my schedule. They are just amazing
Thank you Mia for being so amazing
Jacira
Chloe has been supporting our daughter, who has experienced emotional dysregulation at school and found her first year particularly challenging, while on the EHCP pathway for neurodivergence and/or SEN. She has worked closely with our family, providing 1:1 therapeutic play sessions to build confidence and support emotional regulation, which our daughter has thoroughly enjoyed, and the grounding tools she has shared have helped her express her feelings in healthy ways while also positively impacting our parenting, especially in communication and boundary setting.
Chloe has also provided valuable guidance to me and my partner on navigating communication with the school and understanding the EHCP process, which can often feel overwhelming.
We have had an extremely positive experience since our children started with Susan in September 2025. As working parents, it was important for us to find someone we could fully trust, and Susan has consistently provided a safe, warm, and nurturing environment where our children feel happy, secure, and excited to attend.
Susan is highly flexible and accommodating with our childcare needs, which has been invaluable alongside our work commitments. Her communication is excellent, with regular updates throughout the day including messages and photos that keep us connected and reassured about our child’s activities, meals, and development.
The setting is welcoming and family-oriented, providing great opportunities for social interaction and development. Susan is also very organised and always communicates clearly in advance regarding availability. We have had no issues at all and would highly recommend her to any family looking for a professional, caring, and dependable childminder.
We had a truly wonderful experience with Deglys—she has been one of the best childminders our daughter has ever had.
From the first few weeks our daughter joined Deglys, we noticed a real difference—not only in her, but also in how reassured we felt as parents. Leaving your child for a full day is never easy, but with Deglys, we quickly developed a strong sense of trust and confidence.
One of the things we appreciated most was the daily communication. Deglys regularly shared updates and photos via WhatsApp, keeping us informed about activities, meals, and routines. Over time, we built a beautiful collection of memories that captured special moments in our daughter’s development.
Our daughter was always happy and excited to go to Deglys’ home, which meant so much to us. It was also incredibly valuable to have open and regular conversations about her progress and development.
What truly stood out was Deglys’ kindness. I will never forget her thoughtfulness and willingness to go above and beyond to support us. On one occasion, when my daughter was unwell and I didn’t have a car, Deglys kindly offered to drop us home. She showed the same care on many rainy days as well, often offering us a lift. These gestures meant a great deal to us and reflected her genuine care and generosity.
I am not suggesting that anyone should expect or ask for this kind of help, and I understand it always depends on circumstances and availability. However, what I want to highlight is the way Deglys naturally thinks about and cares for others. While some may see childminding simply as a job, our experience with Deglys showed us that she does it with genuine love, care, and wholehearted support. She looks after the children as if they were her own, and this was evident in our daily conversations, the photos she shared, and most importantly, in how happy and excited our daughter was to go to her home—and how she still remembers and talks about her.
After nearly a year, we had to move to another area, and it was very hard to say goodbye. Even now, our daughter still remembers Deglys fondly, and we stay in touch from time to time.
This experience showed us that when you find the right childminder, it brings not only peace of mind but also a meaningful and lasting connection.
We will always be grateful for the kindness, care, and dedication Deglys showed to our family, and I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable, warm, and nurturing childminder.
From our very first meeting, I knew Pippa would be a perfect fit for my son, Arthur—and she truly has been. The care she provides is outstanding, with a wonderful balance of structure, fun, and genuine warmth.
She is incredibly flexible and attentive, keeping us well-informed about Arthur’s development and milestones with thoughtful updates. Most importantly, she creates a loving, “home from home” environment where each child feels valued and supported.
Her ability to provide person-centred care while meeting the needs of all the children is remarkable. I have complete trust in her and couldn’t recommend her more highly.
Lauralou
I felt I needed to come back and update my previous review, because after spending more time with her, I can honestly say she is something truly special.
She cares for both of our children – our baby (almost 1 year old) and our older son (almost 6) – with so much natural warmth, patience and understanding. Managing two completely different ages is not easy, but she does it so effortlessly. She meets each of them exactly where they are, giving the baby gentle, attentive care, while also creating fun, engaging moments for our older child.
What makes her stand out is not just what she does, but how she does it – with genuine love. Our children are always happy, calm and excited to be with her, and that speaks louder than anything else.
Over time, our trust in her has only grown stronger. She brings us peace of mind in a way that is very rare to find.
We truly feel lucky to have her in our lives and would recommend her without hesitation to any parent looking for someone exceptional.
Elena
Faicka was one of the best childminders my daughter has ever had in the UK.
Our story began when my family and I moved to the UK for postgraduate studies, when my daughter was just three months old. Initially, we placed her in a nursery for a couple of months, but we were not happy with the conditions. We felt that in a nursery setting, there were too many different carers, which made it difficult for a baby to build a consistent and secure relationship.
A close friend suggested that we consider a childminder, and that’s when we found Faicka.
From the very beginning, we noticed a big difference—not only in our daughter, but also in ourselves as parents. Let’s be honest, leaving your child for a full day, whether in a nursery or with a childminder, is never easy. However, with Faicka, our confidence grew quickly, and we truly felt we had chosen the right person to care for our daughter.
Our daughter became excited every day to go to Faicka’s home. We also really appreciated being able to speak with her daily and discuss our daughter’s development. Faicka regularly shared photos and updates via WhatsApp, which kept us fully informed about activities, meals, and daily routines. One of the most beautiful things is that, over time, we ended up with a wonderful collection of photos capturing our daughter’s growth.
We had an absolutely wonderful experience with Faicka. We will never forget the kindness and generosity she showed to both us and our daughter.
After nearly a year, we had to move to another area in the UK, and unfortunately, we had to leave Faicka. Even now, our daughter still remembers her fondly, and we keep in touch from time to time.
This experience showed us that when you find a great childminder, you not only feel confident and safe about who is caring for your child, but you also build a lasting relationship.
I would wholeheartedly recommend Faicka to anyone looking for a reliable, kind, and caring childminder.
Ahmed
Tracy and Matt have cared for two of our children and have truly felt like an extension of our family. They are kind‑hearted, genuine people who offer a warm, home‑from‑home environment. We originally found them through a friend, and from the moment I met Tracy, I knew it was the right setting for us.
They provide a wonderful balance of stimulating activities, outdoor adventures, and restful downtime. We have felt so lucky to have them looking after our children, and we would highly recommend them to anyone seeking a caring and reliable childminder.
Mia has been looking after my daughter since she was 6 months old (she is now 17 months) & id trust nobody more! She is “Auntie Mia” to my daughter & they have a wonderful relationship. Mia is trustworthy, follows your parenting lead but also works with you for the betterment of your child. My husband & i have been signing to our daughter since she was born & she started signing back to us around 6 months old so having someone we trust to not only look after her but who can understand, encourage & respond to her sign language was a game changer for my daughter’s development. They’re always playing such fun, interactive & educational games plus there is ZERO screen time, which is hard to find nowadays! i honestly couldn’t recommend her enough! As quite a type A mum that breastfed my daughter i worried what having a childminder would look like but i had no issues! She was more than happy to give my daughter my milk until i was ready to stop & my daughters routine remained unchanged from day 1. We absolutely love Mia!!
(No rating added for food as i provide all the food my daughter consumes so i couldnt really comment)
Xaria
Our eldest daughter has been with this childminder since she was 11 months old, and still gets collected from preschool and spends afternoons here. She also now looks after our youngest 4 days a week.
We couldn't recommend her more - we chose this over a nursery setting due to the flexibility but actually there are so many other reasons why we are so pleased that we did. The girls get to go out on regular trips to local farms or Kew gardens, and I have been along on some of these trips and know that they are both fun and educational experiences. The girls are really made to feel like part of her family and have also become incredibly close with the other children in this smaller setting. I also found when my daughter started preschool she already had an excellent foundation in for example phonics, from her childminder, which has stood her in excellent stead. Our childminder also initiated potty training in both girls on turning two - making what I hear can be a difficult process go extremely smoothly for us! She also gives us excellent advice on any parenting concerns that we might have, and we feel relaxed and reassured trusting her with the care of our girls.