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 74,916 reviews
Laura is honestly amazing, and I couldn’t recommend her highly enough. She is one of those people you feel completely comfortable leaving your child with, because you know they are genuinely cared for, not just looked after.
My son absolutely thrived in his 2 years with Laura and still talks about her daily!
She creates such a lovely, relaxed home from home environment, and the children are made to feel completely welcome and part of the family. She puts so much effort into making their days fun and interesting, with lots of different activities, outings and opportunities to learn and explore.
What really stands out is how much she gets to know each child individually. She takes the time to understand their personality, interests and needs, and you can see how much she genuinely cares about them.
She is also incredibly reliable, caring and thoughtful, which gives you such peace of mind as a parent. Most importantly, the children absolutely love her and her family.
Laura really is awesome, and I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a wonderful childminder. You’d be very lucky to have her looking after your little one. ❤️
An absolute lifesaver for our family as shiftworkers. Lynn is genuinely amazing at what she does, and we truly could not have done it without her support. She always takes the time to share updates, and we have complete peace of mind knowing our child is so well looked after and happy. We are endlessly grateful for everything she does and cannot recommend her highly enough to any parent looking for exceptional childcare!
Lyds
Bijoya is a lovely, warm childminder with a natural affinity for looking after young children. My toddler literally runs into her living room each morning, excited to play with Bijoya and his other little friends. Her setting near Chestnuts Park is bright and cosy and she takes the kids on daily excursions to local areas for picnics and stay and plays. My son has really flourished while in her setting. I can highly recommend - it’s a big comfort to know he’s so happy.
GCeleste
I am very happy to provide a review for Toni, who has looked after my daughter, since she was around three years old.
Over the years, Toni has built a wonderful relationship with my daughter and has always been someone I have felt completely comfortable and confident leaving her with. I have continued to use Toni because of her reliability, trustworthy nature and the excellent reputation she has for caring for children.
Toni has always been happy to get involved in all aspects of caring for my daughter whether that has been preparing and cooking meals, taking her to the park, going for walks, reading together or simply settling down to watch a film. She has always made their time together enjoyable while making sure my daughter is safe, happy and well cared for.
What stands out most about Toni is the genuinely nurturing nature she brings to her caring role. She is kind, patient and dependable, but also has a lovely way of teaching children through everyday life.
Over the years, she has taught my daughter many lovely things and has been a very positive influence on her.
I have always found Toni to be extremely reliable and trustworthy, and I would have no hesitation in recommending her to anyone looking for someone caring and responsible to look after their children.
Rebecca
We feel incredibly lucky to have found Hazel. Our little boy has been with her since he was just a couple of months old, and we honestly couldn’t have asked for anyone better.
The care, compassion and love Hazel gives the children is something to behold. He absolutely loves going and genuinely sees Hazel’s as a second home. As a parent, the communication from Hazel is also fantastic, which gives us such peace of mind knowing he is happy, safe and well cared for.
The biggest compliment I could give is that Hazel treats the little ones as if they were her own. We would recommend her to anyone looking for a caring, trustworthy and loving childminder. We really couldn’t be happier.
I couldn’t have asked for a better childminder for Neve over the summer. From the very beginning, Amy made Neve feel so welcome and comfortable. Neve was a little hesitant some mornings, but Amy handled it so calmly and reassuringly. Within minutes, Neve would be happy and chatting away to Amy about her weekend.
Neve had the most amazing summer, filled with baking, crafts, fun activities and some fantastic days out. She came home full of stories and always had something exciting to tell me about her day! The app Amy uses is also fantastic, as she shares little snippets of their days, which was so lovely for me to see while I was at work.
Knowing Neve was happy, safe and having such a great time made going to work so much easier for me. I’m so grateful for all the care, effort and experiences Amy gave Neve throughout the summer. It’s clear how much thought she puts into making each day fun and special, and Neve absolutely loved her time there.
Neve is already booked back in for the autumn half term, which I think says it all!
I would highly recommend Amy to any parent looking for a caring, reliable and fun childminder. Thank you for making Neve’s summer so special!
Lou is a fantaatic childminder, who looked after my son from the end of my maternity leave, until he started reception. Her guidance supported him into becoming such a kind, helpful and self assured boy. Her home setting is lovely with lots of play, learning and growing. I would recommend Lou to everyone.
DCG
I am sharing my experience because I believe other parents should know what happened before making such an important decision about who they trust with their child.
I first spoke with this childminder in November 2025 regarding childcare for my one-year-old son. At our initial discussion, we agreed a price of £40 per day / £4 per hour. Based on that agreement, we proceeded with the settling-in sessions and were expecting to receive the childcare contract.
However, several months later, just as we were about to receive the contract, I was informed that the hourly rate would instead be £13 per hour. I was told this was connected to what the Government pays for funded hours, and I was also told that she wanted approximately 7 weeks of paid annual leave. These were not the terms or prices discussed and agreed at our initial meeting in November.
My husband and I understandably decided that we could not agree to these completely different financial arrangements.
Unfortunately, the conversation then became very uncomfortable. I was told that I was selfish and that I should appreciate the effort she had made by accommodating our settling-in sessions. I chose not to argue and ended the conversation.
There were also concerns during the settling-in period itself.
My son only attended two settling-in sessions. During the second session, he was left for approximately two hours. When I returned, I found him asleep in the living room while being watched by a cleaner. This was extremely concerning to me because I had not agreed for someone who was not responsible for my child's care to be supervising him.
I also noticed that my son was wearing clothes belonging to someone else, including clothing that appeared to be girls' clothing. I had not been asked for permission to change him into somebody else's clothes.
Around a week later, my son became seriously unwell and we had to take him to A&E. He had difficulty swallowing and sleeping and was subsequently prescribed antibiotics. I cannot prove where or how he became ill, so I will not claim that the illness was caused by the childminder's home. However, as a parent, the experience understandably increased my concerns about the environment in which my child had been cared for.
Another extremely serious issue arose afterwards.
When we moved to a different childcare provider, I was informed that 30 funded hours had apparently been claimed for my son on 8 July, despite the fact that my son was not attending this childminder at that time. I had previously been asked to complete paperwork relating to funding.
This was extremely distressing and confusing for us. I strongly recommend that any parent in a similar situation carefully checks exactly what funding has been claimed in their child's name and for which dates. If there has been an incorrect or unauthorised claim, I believe it should be raised directly with the relevant local authority/Government funding team so that they can investigate.
There were also discussions about additional charges where I was told that the detailed calculations would only be explained towards the end of August. This made me uncomfortable because, as a parent, I believe I should know the complete financial terms before committing my child to childcare, not after I have already invested time into settling my child in.
During one conversation, when I asked when payment would be required for additional hours outside the funded hours, I was given one date, while her husband shouted another date in the background. I found the whole situation extremely unprofessional and confusing.
Finally, I was personally disappointed with the childcare environment. Based on what I observed during our visits, I did not see the level of childcare resources and facilities that I would have expected from someone advertising many years of childcare experience. There appeared to be very limited dedicated childcare equipment, with only a small kitchen toy visible in the room.
I am writing this review because choosing someone to look after your child is a decision that requires trust, transparency and professionalism.
My experience left me feeling that the financial terms changed substantially from what had originally been discussed, that communication became unpleasant when we questioned those changes, and that there were serious issues surrounding the funding claim which we are extremely concerned about.
Dear parents, please do your own research, ask for all fees and terms in writing before starting settling-in sessions, check funding arrangements carefully, and do not be afraid to walk away if something does not feel right.
I sincerely hope that sharing my experience helps another parent ask the right questions before making their decision.
We highly recommend Soonu to anyone looking for childcare. She looked after our child from the age of 1 to 5, and gave my wife and me the confidence to return to work after maternity leave, knowing our child was in good hands. Our child grew in confidence and independence while in her care, and we are very grateful for everything she did for our family.
I was a little worried about leaving my 13-month-old daughter, Buthyna, for the first time, but meeting Fatema made me feel so comfortable and confident.
Fatema is warm, caring and professional. Buthyna absolutely loves going to her setting and has settled in so well. She enjoys the activities, play and learning opportunities, and it is lovely to see her becoming more confident every day.
Fatema communicates really well and always keeps me updated about Buthyna’s day. She is kind, patient and genuinely cares about the children in her care.
I would highly recommend Fatema to any parent looking for a caring and trustworthy childminder. 5 stars are not enough! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Nikki has looked after my little boy for one day a week over the course of the last school year. From the first moments with her I could see he felt so comfortable and at ease. She really took the time to encourage his interests in numbers and letters and was perfectly child led in all the activities and toys she provided. I feel very lucky that my son had this wonderful experience and would highly recommend Nikki to all parents looking for a friendly, caring childminder for their little one.
Nat looked after my son for two days a week for the last school year, everyday he came home happy and excited to tell me about all the wonderful things he had been doing. Nat’s house became his second home. Her tender loving care and attention to detail was second to none. My son has developed so well because of Nat’s care, she does over and above for every child and provides a great variety of toys and activities for the children to choose. I would highly recommend Nat to anyone looking for an exceedingly high standard of childcare for their little one.
Kat has looked after all 3 of my children both professional and private, she is so caring and loving towards them and has been so kind and patient in all times, my kids absolutely love Kat very much and still ask when she can next look after them.
I highly recommend Kat, she is amazing at what she does and we couldn't ask for a better nanny/babysitter for our children.
As a parent it is important to have confidence and trust in the person looking after your children, and Kat exceeds to all these expectations.
Thank you again Kat 🫶🏼
Our daughter started at Peaches and Pears before she turned 9 months old and was there until she turned 3. We couldn't have dreamed of a more caring and supportive environment. We never once had any worries or anxieties dropping her off...it really felt like dropping her off with extended family! The team gained our trust immediately. That was particularly appreciated when returning to work after maternity leave and starting my daughter at nursery at a relatively young age.
The team at Peaches and Pears are really passionate about childcare and they're true experts so this was something else that was reassuring as a new parent. We learnt a lot from them!
Peaches and Pears is small enough that we felt our daughter got dedicated attention but large enough that we felt she was well stimulated and part of a vibrant community. The children all developed really strong bonds and even seemed to share mannerisms and in-jokes which was hilarious.
The team is really good at finding opportunities for the children that help them build their confidence and understand who they are. They take them to the park a lot to explore outdoors, preferring to make things from leaves, sticks and conkers rather than playing with plastic toys or structured games. They even organised a visit to the nursery from some exotic animals while our daughter attended!
Overall we have nothing but good things to say about Peaches and Pears!
Our son started with Mahalia at 10 months and she made both him and us feel reassured about the transition. He has grown to love going there and it's special for us knowing he is happy with Mahalia and his friends there who treat him like family when he is away from home. Mahalia has been wonderful with different themes, activities, play groups and parks which our son loves. She has supported us through all kinds of transitions including potty training. She has excellent communication and we always enjoy the photos of all they get up to. She is just wonderful!
Micheen
Rowena was the childminder for our daughter for 9 months and our daughter has absolutely flourished with her. Apart from offering an exceptional childminding service, where outdoors, interactive play and creativity take a central role, Rowena herself was amazing for us as parents. Communication is always clear with updates during the day. She was flexible with us with changing routines and quick to respond to our messages. Her experience as a mother of two shines through, and Rowena easily manages to keep the environment fair and relaxed. She also gave us lots of great advice too! It was lovely to see the friendships bloom between our daughter and her boys and the other children in her care.
We were sad to say goodbye as our family have relocated, but we would recommend Rowena in a heartbeat.
Ellamae
Maggie is a great professional. She welcomed both us and our daughter with such warmth. Our daughter was only six months old when she started with Maggie, and she made her feel safe, happy and cared for from the very beginning — what more could you ask for?
We received regular updates throughout the day, which gave us great peace of mind. Maggie made us feel part of her home, while ensuring that our daughter was always well cared for. She had plenty of opportunities to interact with other children, take part in indoor and outdoor activities, explore different foods and, most importantly, feel safe and happy.
We are very grateful to Maggie for the care, warmth and attention she has given our daughter. We couldn't have asked for a better person to look after her.
We cannot recommend Karen highly enough! As an ex-primary teacher with extensive early years experience, Karen strikes the perfect balance between fun and early childhood education. The children are always learning through play, and she has instilled a real love for reading and learning in our little boy who at two years old comes home so excited to show off his counting or recognition of shapes.
Karen puts so much effort into creating an engaging environment and takes the kids out on outings every single day - our son has been to every zoo, park, play area, woodland in South East London! She also prepares home-cooked, nutritious meals that they love which is a huge bonus for parents who work full time.
What sets Karen apart is her genuine care for the children's emotional wellbeing and looks after them as if they were her own. I know our son is truly listened to, spoken to with respect and happy, and well cared for. Karen is also wonderful with parents and always open, attentive, and receptive to any concerns. When we asked her to turn our son's car seat around, she did so without hesitation.
We feel so lucky to have found Karen and couldn't ask for a better person to look after our little boy!
EmmaGR
We couldn’t recommend Eileen and her team highly enough. Our son has been with Eileen since he was seven months old, and from the moment he started, we have never looked back. Eileen made every effort to help him settle in quickly and has created such a warm, nurturing and inclusive home-away-from-home environment where he has always felt happy, safe and loved. The development we’ve seen during his time with her has been incredible — he arrived unable to crawl and has left as a confident, curious and chatty little boy. Eileen and her team take the children out every single day, whether it’s to the park, the local sandpit, music class, soft play or the library, giving them so many opportunities to explore different environments, experience new things and make lovely friendships with one another. He has enjoyed countless activities, singing and playing, while also learning important skills such as eating independently and maintaining a great sleep routine. The care and attention Eileen and her team give the children is exceptional, and the amazing home-cooked food and real-time updates is another huge bonus. Knowing our son has been so happy and so well cared for has meant the world to us. As first time parents we feel incredibly lucky to have found Eileen. Thank you Eileen and team!
Nicola has looked after my little girl since she was 10 months old so i could go back to work. She went above and beyond to cater for an earlier start due to me having to be at work for 8am which was great. My daughter absolutely loves it with nicola and has made friends with all the other children that attend. The daily photos and what they are getting up to each day is even better. She has even taught her makaton which is amazing and she thrives there, will be sad when my little girl has to move on
JoGeddes