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 69,153 reviews
Nicky has cared for my eldest since he was 18 months (now 6); and our youngest (2) since she was 10 months and hope to use her for future children.
Our children have really found a second home with Nicky. Time with her is like time with extended family. The children have so much fun - going to play groups; feed the ducks; arts and crafts; music time; learning; soft play; beach and so much more. Even when my 6-year-old has gone in the holidays, Nicky will find activities to cater for his age and development.
In addition, Nicky is super with helping all children reach their milestones and can adapt to any situation.
Communication is also always great. Nicky keeps us up to date through a WhatsApp chat and sends pictures and updates each day. She is also usually flexible if we need to swap days etc for any reason.
Overall, Nicky is an absolutely lovely childminder. I would not want to send my children to anyone else. Definitely recommend!
We had Nicole watch our two young children over two days during a wedding. She has a positive attitude and genuinely enjoys looking after children. Got them fed and to bed on time. The second day she brought her own toys for the kids to play with, which was thoughtful. For a babysitting job like this, she fulfilled our needs.
alxhre
Without going into too much detail, we moved our child to Jennifer’s setting after a difficult experience at a local (OFSTED Outstanding) nursery, where it transpired that our child was being cared for by a revolving door of different agency staff every day and was struggling to settle with the lack of consistency. We feel *incredibly* lucky to have found Jennifer. From the very start, it was clear we’d found somewhere really special.
Jennifer’s setting is warm, calm, and full of joy. From our very first visit, we noticed that the children in her care are happy, relaxed, and surrounded by kindness. Jennifer made the settling-in period gentle and reassuring. There’s a beautiful back garden space with outdoor play equipment, and her team really make the most of this. For example, during the recent heatwave, the babies got to cool off and play in a paddling pool and engage in water play with an outdoor Tuff tray. We also love that the children regularly go on local outings (they head to parks, soft play, the woods, and more) giving them wonderful experiences and opportunities to move and play in different places.
Jennifer puts so much thought into everything she does, from her healthy, home-cooked meals to the diary updates and lovely photos she sends us. She shares our values around food, screens, outdoor play, and gentle communication and it shows in the atmosphere when you walk in the door and see the way the children play and interact both with each other and with adults.
She has managed our son’s allergies with the utmost care and attention and we feel he is in the safest possible hands.
Our child is flourishing, and we recommend Jennifer and Lullaby Lane to anyone looking for nurturing, joyful and thoughtful childcare.
We feel incredibly lucky to have had Yvonne look after our daughter for the past two years. From the very beginning, she created a warm, welcoming, and safe environment where our daughter truly thrived. It was clear from day one that she genuinely cares for the children in her care and treats each one as an individual.
Our daughter absolutely adored her time with Yvonne. She was always excited to go in the mornings, then would come home and tell us about fun activities, creative crafts, outdoor play, and the friendships she has made. We were constantly impressed by the thoughtful and engaging routines Yvonne has provided. From learning activities to seasonal crafts and little celebrations that made every day special.
Communication was always excellent. We appreciated the regular updates, photos, and feedback, which helped us feel connected to our daughter’s daily experiences. More than that, we always felt reassured knowing she was in such caring and capable hands.
Yvonne played a huge role in our daughter’s early years and helped her develop so much socially, emotionally, and educationally. We couldn’t have asked for a better start for her, and we’re so grateful for the loving and supportive care she received.
Thank you for everything.
Warmest regards,
Anna with family
Nadiya has been helping my son with A Level Social Science subjects for a few months now, in preparation for his exams. And she has been absolutely fantastic. We had two classes per week with her, for support his intense revision schedule.
She is patient, kind, well prepared and my son’s confidence and willingness to study improved under her guidance.
Nadiya has been flexible, warm and dedicated to teaching my son, and helped with his confidence and motivation for a tough exam season. She is detailed orientated and helped well to explain key concepts.
I would recommend any parent to use Nadiya’s services.
Sofia
We have known Rosarii for two years now and she has looked after our eldest child for this time. We were very particular when looking for childcare for our son as we really wanted a home from home experience for him. When we first met Rosarii and viewed her setting we immediately felt at ease and knew she would be just right for us. Her professional attitude, attention to detail and extremely warm and caring nature stood out most amongst many other qualities.
She has a genuine passion for what she does and that shines through her work every day. The setting is lovely, with plenty to keep children of all ages occupied and no two days are the same. Rosarii places a big emphasis on learning through play and nature which the children absolutely love. My son is always disappointed when the day comes to an end as he has so much fun attending toddler groups, music classes, walks in the park and the allotment.
We have loved our experience with Rosarii so much she now feels like an extension of our family, so much so that we knew who would be taking care of our daughter before she was even born!
We would highly recommend Rosarii to any parents looking for a childminder as it is one of the best decisions we ever made for our children.
Camila is a truly wonderful nanny. She has been with our family for close to 4years with sole charge of our 3 children G10, G8 and B4 during the week. She is a part of our family and we will miss her greatly when we relocate to Hong Kong. Absolutely no hesitation to recommend her and happy to provide more details and references when needed.
My son came here when he was 7 months old and is now 1 year old. Liza is very nice and loves children.
Lam
We were incredibly lucky to have found Marianne to care for our son! From the very beginning, he settled in quickly thanks to her warm, nurturing approach and the calm, welcoming environment she creates.
Over the past few months, we’ve watched our son thrive and develop in such a positive way. He became more confident, curious, and engaged each day, constantly learning new things—from communication and social skills to independent play and new routines. It’s been wonderful to see how happy and excited he was to go each morning, a true testament to the quality of care he received.
We are very sad to be leaving Marianne, but feel so grateful for the wonderful start she has given our little boy. We would wholeheartedly recommend her childminding services to any parent looking for a kind, trustworthy, and experienced caregiver. She’s truly made a lasting impact on our son’s early development!
My little boy has been with Sara since he was around 9 months. Couldn’t say a bad word about her. My son has multiple allergies and suspected epilepsy and Sara has been nothing but helpful throughout. He’s also completely wild and definitely a handful but he truly loves going to Sara’s and as parents we love how much of a caring loving environment she provides. She’s also teaching him a lot and my son’s communication and understanding has come on leaps and bounds! Would definitely recommend and if I have more children in the future I wouldn’t send them anywhere else.
Ola is the perfect babysitter. Her dedication to caring for my twins is incredible. Her approach to children is first-rate. The children love Ola and enjoy spending time with her. Ola has no shortage of ideas throughout the day, and my children have a very active time. She's truly top-notch. I recommend Ola to anyone looking for childcare. When an emergency arose, Ola showed up first at the early morning Saturday, literally moments later. She's a very responsible and reliable person.
Pawel
We just wanted to say a heartfelt thank to Padma for the incredible care, love, patience, kindness and attention you’ve given to our child. It truly feels like we’re leaving our child with a trusted family member—not just a caregiver—and that peace of mind is something we can never thank you enough for.
The way you’ve cared for makes us feel so safe and supported. Especially during a tough time for our family, your help and kindness meant more than words can express. You stepped in with such calm, warmth, and consistency—and we will always be grateful for that.
Your attention to detail, the way you engage and nurture, and the love you clearly show every day have not gone unnoticed. We've seen such happiness and growth in my child, and a large part of that is thanks to you.
We’re so grateful for the peace of mind you've given us, and for the positive, supportive environment you've created. You’ve truly made a difference in our family’s life.
There is not one negative thing I could really say about Derek,we are so grateful and blessed to have found such an experienced energetic soul whom can keep up with my sons adverse ways.My son literally thrives with him and the other children he has.
Derek always goes the extra mile as well to ensure my son receives all the necessities he may need too, he is very informative and he definitely puts in a lot of hard work and for this I very much appreciate derek highly.
Tanisha
Claris is absolutely amazing. My daughter feels truly heard, loved, and appreciated there. The environment is nurturing and engaging, with wonderful activities like the Gardening Club and plenty of opportunities to practice valuable life skills.
She always heads there with a big smile on her face—and often asks to stay a little longer because she's so involved and enjoying herself. Claris has genuinely been a blessing to our family.
Highly recommended!
MagdaS
I have been looking for a babysitter for my kids for a while now , fortunately I found Emma, she was punctual, great etiquette, very polite and all round pleasant to deal with. My kids really enjoyed having Emma around and are already asking when next she’d be around! I would highly recommend. Thank you Emma
Tunde
Lulu is very calm, patient and experienced with our baby. She was attentive to his needs, even very small details, without us asking her - for example constantly checking he was cool enough during the heatwave. She knew how to make him happy and he was a smiling all the way through. When she was leaving he even crawled up to her to try to make her stay! Thank you, Lulu for your help. We recommend you!
Can’t recommend Jamma and Mick at Oopsie Chains more highly. They first started taking care of our daughter when she was 9 months old, and we were really worried about her starting childcare because of her separation anxiety and failed attempts to move away from contact naps. Jamma and Mick immediately made us feel welcome and reassured, and she settled in really well thanks to their advice - and even started napping in a cot which was a revelation! Our daughter stayed at Oopsie Chains for almost 2.5 years until we moved away from the area, and she absolutely loved it. They always gave us really detailed updates on how she was getting on, including lots of lovely photos showing her having fun which meant a lot to us. Her development in this time was fantastic, we could see her progress weekly. Their setting is lovely - in particular they have a beautiful garden with lots of exciting toys, and they are right next to the forest for trips out to explore.
We’re forever grateful to Jamma, Mick and their family for taking our daughter into their home and caring for her so well. They have felt like family to us, their home has been a much loved safe space and home from home for our daughter. She absolutely adores them both and will miss them a lot!
My daughter was with Paula for 1 year ,and iam absolutely amazed by her work .Paula is very welcoming, always smiling and full of energy. Sophie is with her 3 days a week and every morning she asks me if today is Paula's day and if I say yes she starts jumping and saying yuyyyy😁 her house is always tidy, full of lovely ,educational toys ,games ,books ,..she has very fun garden with outdoor toys to play with ,...I also love that she often visit playgroups and she sends daily her pictures from outing .
I know that my daughter is safe with her and well look after !!!!!! Definitely recommend 👌
My twin daughters have been with Leighann from 11 months - 4 years old. They are now going to school and Leighann will continue to look after them around schools hours and holidays.
Leighann is an incredible childminder. She’s kind and completely natural with them. They settled in really quickly and always have so much fun. They go to lots of classes and playgroups and even go on trips out to farms etc with other childminders.
I feel very lucky to have had Leighann look after my girls and couldn’t recommend her enough. She is fantastic.
I used this childminder while studying full-time at university, and I couldn't have asked for better support. My two kids were always happy, well-fed, and came home talking about their day with a smile. She created a warm, safe, and structured environment, which gave me peace of mind while I focused on my studies. Highly recommend for any working or studying parent.
Shay
