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 74,035 reviews
Our daughter has been with Sally and Colin since she was 10 months old until 4.5 years. She has been so happy there from day 1 and we could not have been more pleased with the wonderful environment they’ve given her. Wonderful days spent outside, amazing themed parties, so much lovely arts and crafts and just a magical, special place.
You honestly could not find a better, more homely, fun environment for your child. We feel truly lucky to have found them.
From our very first enquiry, she was incredibly responsive and got back to us almost immediately. As first-time parents looking for a babysitter for our very young daughter, we were understandably quite nervous. Our minds were completely put at ease from the start. She suggested meeting us a few days before the booking so we could all get to know each other, introduce her to Darcy, and ask any questions we had about her qualifications, experience and childcare background.
She brought along all of her certificates, references and documentation for us to look through, which gave us even more confidence. It was immediately obvious that she has dedicated her career to working with children and genuinely cares about providing the very best care for young children.
Darcy took to her straight away, which made our decision so much easier. They bonded instantly, and we felt completely comfortable leaving Darcy in her care.
During the babysitting session, we were kept updated with messages and photos, reassuring us that everything was going well. She also asked beforehand how much communication we would like, making sure she worked around whatever made us feel most comfortable.
Continuing to be fantastic with communication, always replying quickly to messages and being flexible around our schedule whenever possible. She’s accommodating if plans change and is always happy to discuss timings in advance.
We’ve already booked her again and she’ll definitely be our regular babysitter going forward. Knowing Darcy is happy, settled and genuinely enjoys spending time with her gives us complete peace of mind. If you’re looking for someone who is experienced, professional, kind, trustworthy and genuinely passionate about childcare, we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.
Lisa
Yuko has been so wonderful with our little girl - she is patient and is always doing something with then, whether that’s taking them to play groups or hours in a park or even visits to soft play and Wisley gardens.
Gracie has such full and days with Yuko and it’s so evident how much she cares about the children- a detailed follow up report after each day with pictures of the day and what home cooked lunch she has made for them.
Yuko is the best childminder we have used and I cannot recommend her enough.
We had a wonderful experience with Rashi and her team. My toddler attended for around six weeks, and during that time I could see how caring, patient, and dedicated they really were. They created a warm, safe, and welcoming environment where my child felt happy and comfortable.
Communication was always excellent, and I was kept updated on my toddler's day, which gave me great peace of mind. It was clear that they genuinely care about the children and put a lot of thought into providing fun and engaging activities every week.
I would happily recommend this childminder to any parent looking for a nurturing and reliable childcare setting. Thank you for taking such good care of my little one!
We couldn’t have asked for a better childminder for our son. Having had a tricky experience elsewhere where he couldn't settle after three weeks, we were a bit anxious. However, Senang was completely fantastic from day one, and he settled almost immediately after his very first settling-in session. He absolutely loves staying with her and has built such a wonderful bond.
She is incredibly warm, friendly, and thoughtful, and always happy to help us out whenever we’ve forgotten something.
We are so grateful for the care, kindness, and wonderful environment she provides. We cannot recommend Senang highly enough to any parent looking for exceptional care for their little one.
Miyu
My daughter has been cared for by Aunty DD at Puddle Ducks, and I can confidently say she has been one of the greatest blessings in our lives. From the very beginning, Aunty DD has supported my daughter and loved her as if she were her own. She consistently goes above and beyond to meet her needs, and has always been available for me—even out of hours—without hesitation. She is a beautiful, kind soul who pours genuine love, passion, and understanding into everything she does.
When my daughter first joined Aunty DD’s setting, she was quiet, shy, and preferred to watch from the sidelines. Aunty DD took the time to work with her individually, gently encouraging her confidence day by day. The transformation has been incredible. My daughter flourished under her care—she became more confident, expressive, and truly happy. Today, she is a respectful, emotionally aware little girl who understands her feelings and is considerate of others too. Aunty DD played a huge role in helping her through some very difficult life changes, and I will forever be grateful for the stability and love she provided.
Every day, Aunty DD cooks fresh homemade meals that my daughter absolutely loves. She has tried foods she never would have touched before, and now she eats with a smile. The environment Aunty DD has created is safe, nurturing, and full of warmth. My daughter has always felt comfortable expressing her emotions without fear of judgement, and she trusts Aunty DD deeply.
One of the biggest milestones was potty training. With Aunty DD’s support, my daughter was fully out of nappies within two weeks. She proudly declared herself a “big girl” and refused pull-ups altogether. I genuinely don’t know where I would have been without her guidance and dedication during that time.
Aunty DD is not just a childminder—she is a remarkable, caring, and devoted person who has made a lasting impact on my daughter’s life. I am endlessly grateful for everything she has done for us. Any child would be incredibly lucky to be in her care.
Our daughter has been with Sarah for the last 2 years and we couldn’t be happier with the care that she has provided. Sarah is kind, loving and has been more than just a childminder, she treats our little one as an extension of the family.
She provides great daily activities which my little one is always so excited for, and sends us updates each day so we get to see what they have been up to - this makes my day.
Sarah has supported our daughter through her eating difficulties and has helped us to encourage her to eat more through the wonderful meals she provides.
We can’t thank Sarah enough!
Chrissie
Our 3 year old has a fabulous time with Elisha! She's kind, understanding, fun and not phased by our daughters "spicy" moments.
We are only in the UK for the summer, otherwise we'd steal Elisha away and have her as our regular nanny/sitter!
We absolutely recommend her.
Elise
My little boy Alfie has been with Lana since he was 1 all the way up until he was 3 and starting nursery. Lana’s setting is clean and spacious for the children, with a lovely garden for those summer months. Lana has always done a wide variety of activities with Alfie including parks, soft play, playgroups, arts and crafts as well as many others. Lana has had a big effect on Alfie’s development, his skills have just continued to grow over the years and his really enjoyed being there. Lana always made healthy, nutritious tasty food for the children which Alfie always enjoyed! Additionally, Lana’s always been flexible with times etc if needed which is highly appreciated. Overall, Alfie has really enjoyed his time at Lana’s and has progressed massively in all areas since being there, I would highly recommend Lana to anyone who’s looking for a trusted childminder, she’s great! Thank you Lana!
Susan was a wonderful childminder who always made my daughter, Mimi, feel happy, safe, and welcome. She was kind, friendly, and caring, and Mimi was always excited to go to her, which gave me great peace of mind. I would highly recommend Susan to any parent looking for a reliable and nurturing childminder.
Mia
Honestly, it's a perfect nursery, causing no hassle for mothers. The director is wonderful, and the teachers are extremely supportive, based on my daily experience. The nursery is very clean, the environment is fantastic, and they cooperate exceptionally well and understand any situation. You can always get the best help and support; they take special care of the children and provide a very safe place for any child, where they can enjoy playing with good friends and participating in activities. I highly recommend this nursery, and what impressed me most was their ability to teach children manners, respect, and how to behave.Nads nursery is very safe; you can leave your child there all day without any worries.Many thanks for reading my review inadvance.
Maria has been my childminder for over a year and have just been the most incredible, reliable, caring, fun and disciplined minder.
My child never cries when dropped off, is so happy at hers and is growing so much manners-wise.
I can't recommend her enough!
Our son has been with Sherife since he was 13 months old, and we can’t recommend her highly enough. Almost two years on, we’re only leaving because he’s off to preschool, and it’s a bittersweet goodbye.
Sherife has been brilliant at catering to his dietary needs and always made sure he was well fed (he has a big appetite!). She really sees him as an individual, noticing he was ahead on his milestones and finding ways to keep stretching and challenging him. She supported us through potty training too, and always took a genuine interest in what he loves.
The activities are creative and varied, and the daily reports with photos are a lovely touch. Her home is clean, safe, and full of good toys, with a big garden for the children to play in.
She’s gone above and beyond too, throwing a birthday party for him and his friends with a gift, giving seasonal gifts, and hosting a lovely Christmas party for children and parents together. He’s made real friendships there and really loves Sherife and the team.
We’re so grateful for everything she’s done for him over these two years. Highly recommend her to any family looking for a childminder who truly loves what she does.
I’m really not impressed. Her behaviour is extremely unprofessional. I called her today to enquire about my son attending her childminding services. She said “oh you have called me before “ I said possibly. I don’t really remember. I haven’t looked for a childminder in 5/6 months so possibly.
She said she was outside with the kids so she will call me back. She then told me she had space.
She called me back 5 minutes later She then proceeded to say “ oh there’s a group chat with other childminders of you writting a review on another childminder in the area. And it wasn’t a good review. I said to her that, if I had written a review on a childminder it was because the services I recieved was poor and I should be able to express my opinion. It’s called freedom of speech. I would only write a review if I felt that I was unhappy with a service. She then proceeded to scold me for writting a review that I have written 5 months ago. If I had a bad experience 5 months ago and wrote a review, what is it your business to bring that up as part of the discussion. It’s very immature and kind of bullying behaviour. Because the childminder on her group chat, informed her I wrote a review. For her to scold me about that is very unprofessional, unpleasant and quite confrontational. She also then said” oh I’ve got 2 other people coming to check the place so I’ll let you know” and I said to her if your not interested because of that review it’s better to be upfront.
Even if that was the case, it’s not a good look to address a “potential customer” or a mother who is curious about joining you. It don’t look good. That’s very confrontational and not a way to behave or address a parent. Not a good look on her. I ended the conversation as I could see she was quite argumentative. And I didn’t want to engage into an argument with her.
As a busy mum and a full-time student, finding someone I could completely trust with my children was so important. We have been incredibly fortunate to have our childminder care for our two daughters for over a year, as well as collecting our son from school each day, and we are delighted to be continuing with Sahira this year too.
Throughout this time, she has been caring, reliable, and dedicated, and she has made a huge difference to our family. She provides a safe, happy, and nurturing environment where our daughters have grown in confidence and always look forward to spending time with her. It is clear that she genuinely cares for every child she looks after and treats them with kindness, patience, and respect.
Knowing that our children are safe, happy, and well cared for gives us complete peace of mind and allows me to focus on my studies and family responsibilities. Her support has been invaluable, and we truly appreciate everything she does.
We would highly recommend her to any family looking for a trustworthy, caring, and professional childminder. We feel incredibly lucky to have found someone we trust completely with our children’s care and look forward to another wonderful year with her. Thanks a lot again Sahira Sis
Our 1 year old boy was with Tamara for 3 days a week and we genuinely couldn't have wished for a better experience. Entrusting someone with your first child is one of the biggest leaps of faith you'll ever take and Tamara made that feel effortless. Every single day we knew he was having a magical, nature-filled, fun packed adventure. From forest trips and muddy puddles to arts and crafts, baking, and a never ending supply of imaginative activities that Tamara dreams up, she gives the children the most amazing and magical childhood which I really don't think is possible in a traditional nursery setting. We live in Walthamstow which meant we needed to drive to take our son there, but we chose Tamara over more local nurseries and childminders because she was the most outstanding childminder we had come across and we had absolutely no regrets.
Tamara is incredible; totally reliable, communicative, organised and just bursting with kindness and love for the children. Her home is beautiful, always incredibly clean and tidy, and a wonderful light and airy space which the children can play both inside and out in the lovely garden. Her philosophy that being outside in nature is a hugely important part of child development really resonated with me and I loved how she would take them outside on some sort of adventure every day, whatever the weather. I grew up on a farm in the countryside and so was daunted by the idea of creating an outdoorsy childhood for my children in London, but Tamara showed me that this is 100% possible.
She would also provide the most amazing selection of healthy lunches and snacks for the children and I loved seeing what was on the menu each week. She would document each child's daily activities, food, development and highlights of the day in a little notebook which was really lovely to read every day and felt much more personal than logging into a nursery app. We were also treated to a daily set of photos which was always such a joy to see what adventures they were on that day and gave me a huge dose of dopamine whilst at work!
My son clearly bonded with the other children and it was incredibly sweet to see them all playing together like a little family.
Unfortunately a move to Brighton for a new job opportunity meant that our son was only with Tamara for 6 months, and it is so sad he couldn't stay with her for longer as there is no doubt we would have stayed for many years had we stayed in the area as she was able to provide exactly the kind of childhood we had hoped he would have.
Tamara is an absolute super woman! I will always be inspired by her incredible attitude to childcare and forever grateful for the love and care she gave to my son.
If you are looking for a childminder I honestly don't think you will find anyone better than Tamara, she is one in a billion!
Alex
My daughter has been attending bubbles for a year and a half now. We are so upset to leave as she is starting school. Maddie adores ginni and tori, she has learnt so much (including Spanish!) they have supported us with every worry and become a safe space for Maddie. It is such a relief to know she is happy and safe, we love hearing about all the things they’ve done. Day trips and games, the best being a fire engine visiting the setting. Tori, ginni and the family will always be a huge part of Maddie's childhood and I know she will remember them forever
We feel incredibly lucky to have found Karrie. From the very beginning she welcomed our son into her home with so much warmth, kindness and care that leaving him with her always felt easy.
She has created such a nurturing environment where the children enjoy wonderful adventures, imaginative play, stories, crafts and plenty of time outdoors. It was clear to see how much thought and effort she puts into helping every child learn, grow and develop, while making each day fun.
Karrie and her family have became so much more than our sons childminder – she became part of our extended family. She has supported only our son but us as parents too, and we will always be grateful for the love, patience and encouragement she has shown him. He has made the most wonderful memories during his time with her, and we know she has given him the very best start before school.
We couldn’t recommend Karrie more highly. Thank you for everything you’ve done for R, we’ll always be forever grateful.
Beth has been taking care of my son for a few days each week since he was 16 months old. He is now 21 months old and their close relationship is lovely to see.
I was nervous about hiring a nanny because my son is still breastfeeding, is very attached to me, and I work from home. Beth has been very flexible and patient. She takes him on outings every day: they have explored parks, libraries, museums, soft play, paddling at the harbourside, and play dates with other children, all planned by Beth. After his first outing, he came back beaming and gave me a high five for the first time!
Beth has been very helpful in getting my son to try new foods: she has a magic touch that has got him to try many foods that he refused when I gave them to him.
Beth's approach is loving and gentle, respecting my son's autonomy and encouraging his adventures. She is an expert in outdoor living and can handle all weathers, making sure he is comfortable and well-hydrated.
My son is thriving under Beth's care and can't wait to get in the pram to go with her each morning. She gives him rich interactions with the world from a secure relationship which facilitates his learning. I have no hesitation in recommending Beth as a nanny.