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 72,724 reviews
Jen came to us in a challenging time, initially to give us respite once a month but when I took ill before Christmas she just stepped up to help. My grandchildren adore her and love going to spend time with Jen and her family. Jen has a gentle quietness approach with our grandchildren with clear boundaries on behaviour that they needed and she has worked with us which has significantly impacted on our grandchildren's behaviour. I don't know where we would be without her, shes just amazing!
She has been an absolutely exceptional nanny for our family and truly is a real-life Mary Poppins. She is kind, caring, fun, organised, and incredibly professional, bringing warmth, energy, and calm into our home every day. She has built a wonderful relationship with the children, who adore her, and she always creates a happy, structured, and nurturing environment for them. What has stood out most is how respectful she has been of us as parents, always following our routines, wishes, and approach with complete professionalism and care. We trust her completely and feel incredibly lucky to have found her. We could not recommend her more highly — a genuine 5-star nanny in every sense.
Nanditha has taken care of my two-year-old daughter five times since the beginning of the year. She is flexible, punctual, and 100% reliable.
Nanditha is caring and patient. She plays with my daughter, takes her outside, and feeds her. My daughter has separation anxiety, but Nanditha's calm and attentive approach has gained her trust.
I'm very happy to recommend Nanditha as a babysitter.
Jen is a brilliant childminder. My little one absolutely loves going to Bedford Holiday Club. Her home is a safe and welcoming environment with plenty of activities for the children to do. Her days out are packed full of fun and learning. Highly recommended!
We booked Tayan at fairly short notice to provide childcare while we were both in meetings during the daytime. She was punctual on the day, with great communication prior to her arrival including a phone call a few days before. She looked after our 6-month-old beautifully, adapting flexibly to his needs. She also coped well with our excitable dog and the set of blinds which had fallen down! Definitely recommend Tayan for future babysitting roles.
Annie
I would not recommend. I was initially told she was Ofsted registered, but later she said she wasn’t. She agreed to 3 days, reduced it to 2 after a week, then cancelled the day before I was due to start work, saying she had to go to Spain. Very last-minute and unreliable.
I just want to say how pleased I am with Laissa as a childminder! My kids spent the night with her, and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. They were extremely safe and had an amazing time. They came back with smiles on their faces, and I felt totally reassured. Laissa’s care and attention were excellent, and I’ll definitely be using her again!
Gloria
Thank you for all the care, compassion and teaching you have provided our little girl with, she's going to miss you and all her friends very much & we are very sad to have left. You do need to being your own snacks but linda will always provide snacks etc if needed, Thank you so much again! All the best from, Alishia & Leon.
Leon
Esra has been watching our son since he was 20 months old, he’s now 25 months. They formed an instant connection and bond that I hadn’t seen with other carers we’ve had in our home. He gets very excited when we tell him that Esra is coming over and he asks about her frequently between visits.
She introduces new ways to play and creative projects that I wouldn’t think of. She teaches our son new things all the time. She also gets him to eat very well and puts together thoughtful plates for his meals.
Esra is very observant and gives great notes before she leaves each time. She’s pleasant, always on time, good natured and genuinely loves being with children.
Gemma has been an absolutely outstanding childminder for my two boys. From the very beginning, she created a warm, safe, and nurturing environment where they both felt happy, secure, and excited to spend time. Her natural kindness, patience, and genuine care for children shine through in everything she does.
She is incredibly reliable, professional, and organised, always keeping us updated and making sure the boys’ needs are met. Gemma plans fun, engaging activities that have helped their confidence, social skills, and development, while also making every day enjoyable and stimulating.
What stands out most is the loving bond she has built with both of my boys. They are always happy to see her and come home full of stories about their day. It gives me complete peace of mind knowing they are in such capable and caring hands whilst I have to work.
I would highly recommend Gemma to any family looking for a trustworthy, dedicated, and truly exceptional childminder.
We honestly couldn’t be happier with the care Ash & Claire provide for our daughter. From the very beginning, they’ve created such a warm, safe, and nurturing environment that truly feels like a home away from home.
The level of personal care they give is exceptional – they take the time to understand her needs, her personality, and what makes her happy. It’s so reassuring knowing she’s not just being looked after, but genuinely cared for and valued as an individual.
What really sets them apart are the amazing experiences they give the children. From fun days out to creative activities, every day is filled with excitement, learning, and laughter. Our daughter always comes home full of stories, and it’s clear how much she enjoys her time with them.
Ash & Claire go above and beyond in every way, and we feel incredibly lucky to have found them. We couldn’t recommend them more highly to any parent looking for truly outstanding childcare.
We feel so lucky to have found Little Pips!! As a first-time tummy mummy, leaving my little one was something I felt really anxious about, but Donna has been nothing but kind, caring and incredibly gentle throughout the whole process.
She has such a calm and reassuring nature, and it’s made such a difference to both me and RJ.
You can really see how much thought and effort goes into the setting. They are constantly making improvements, building and introducing new equipment for the children, which is amazing to see. There’s such a lovely range of toys and activities, and everything feels so well considered for the little ones.
Their passion for child development really doesn’t go unnoticed, and it’s clear in everything they do.
The garden is absolutely beautiful too — such a peaceful space — and RJ especially loves watching the birds, which is just so special.
It honestly warms my heart to see the photos of my baby smiling in the diary updates we get — it’s so reassuring to know he’s happy and already thriving.
I honestly couldn’t ask for a more nurturing and supportive environment for my child. I would highly recommend Little Pips to any parent 🌱💚
We’ve been with Sarah mainly during school holidays and teacher training days, and I honestly couldn’t recommend her more highly!
She is incredibly caring and creates such a warm, welcoming environment that my children always feel comfortable and happy in her care.
One of the things we really value is how much time she spends outdoors with the children. They regularly attend forest school sessions and enjoy a variety of activities like trips to local parks, the zoo, and the farm. It’s great knowing they’re not just being looked after, but are also learning and exploring.
She is very approachable and easy to communicate with, which gives real peace of mind as a parent.
Most importantly, my children absolutely love going to her setting and always come home full of excitement about what they’ve done that day.
We feel very lucky to have found her and would highly recommend her to any family looking for reliable, nurturing childcare.
Shammah
Our daughter has been looked after by Elaine for 4 years, and the whole experience has been fantastic. She is always so happy to be going to Elaine's which really helps us know that she has a great time. She provides such a happy home from home. The variety of activities is fantastic, whether at home or out visiting toddler groups, parks, soft plays. Our daughter always has a fun and varied week. Elaine has always provided amazing age appropriate educational activities. Our daughter is always learning new things which is fantastic. We are so lucky to have found Elaine and will be so sad when we start school. We receive a diary and photos daily so always know exactly what they've done. Elaine has always been so supportive with changes to routine, naps, potty training, whatever it may be. We always know our daughter gets the best care.
Jordan helped out for 3 weeks in March and was fantastic. She quickly created a great bond with my 3.5yr old and 6 month old. She came up with fabulous activities for the 3.5yr old, allowing him to set the pace, encouraging his creativity. Would highly recommend her. Thank you Jordan
Natalie has looked after our little boy since he was 9 months old, he absolutely loves going there & is thriving - I couldn’t ask for anything more.
Our little boy greets Natalie in the mornings with the biggest smile & puts his arms out to reach for her, which for a mother is such a lovely thing to see, knowing your baby is in a happy environment everyday.
Natalie sends me updates throughout the day & photos, which I love.
Natalie is always doing different activities with the children, painting, playing outside, water tables, reading, singing with actions, outdoor walks - just to name a few.
There are so many lovely toys and books for all the children to play with, with new toys frequently being added.
Meal times & naps have gone so smoothly since day 1, we consider ourselves super lucky that our little boy is in Natalie’s care.
Both of my nieces were looked after by Natalie, they are now 8 & 10 years old - Natalie came highly recommended & i don’t know what we would do without her.
I’m quite shocked and disappointed by this maternity nurse. We had agreed that I would call, however I wasn’t able to do so at the exact time due to work and caring for my baby—both of which can be unpredictable, as I would expect a maternity nurse to understand.
I messaged as soon as I could and apologised for not being able to call at the agreed time, so to be called “unprofessional” and then blocked is frankly insulting and feels completely unwarranted. Communication should be met with a reasonable level of understanding, especially in these circumstances.
I would have expected far more professionalism and flexibility.
Roxana
Our son started with Nat when he was 10 months old. He settled really quickly and we had the comfort of a personal what’s app group, where we get lots of pictures and updates on his day. He has recently turned into a cheeky 2 year old and is always excited to go.
You can see the bond Nat has with all of the children on drop off and pick up and it has a real homely feel. Nat is always buying new toys to fit with their needs and interests and you can see her passion through the activities she sets up. She is flexible with our son’s needs and supported him through his potty training journey and as a busy mum herself understands the importance of the little details such as going to the toilet before he leaves to go home.
We are really pleased that we found Nat and grateful for all the love she has shown our son.