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 73,947 reviews
Kate is an amazing childminder! She has looked after my daughter since she was 9 months old and has supported her early development immensely. Kate takes the children on lots of days out which my child has thoroughly enjoyed. I have just had another baby and I will be sending him to Kate’s too, once I return to work, as I know he will be well cared for.
Finding a childminder for my daughter was incredibly scary for my husband and I, especially as first time parents with no idea what we were doing. My daughter has been with Kate since she was 18 months old, she is now about to start school, Kate has been such a key part in preparing my daughter for school. My daughter absolutely loves Kate. The leaps and bounds I have seen from my daughter is incredible. Communication has been incredible from the very start. We met with a lot of childminders and nurseries but Kate was the clear choice (even if we live in Winchester and have to travel 20 mins - we wouldn't change it for anything) I could not recommend Kate enough, and could not have asked for a better person to look after my daughter.
Hannah
A little backstory, I was set on sending my Son to nursery, when it came to his first stay and play I wasn't happy with the setting and I was due back to work in 2 months with no childcare for my Son. I was recommended Leah through a friend. Leah was returning to childminding after a break but at this point I was set against leaving my Son anywhere! However after my first meeting with Leah she put all my fears to rest, that was nearly 10 years ago!
Leah has after both my Son and Daughter separately from a year old until the starting reception and I honestly could not think of anyone better to care for my Children. It was clear from the start Leah is passionate about childminding and her devotion to the job is second to none. Always readily available with advice, reassurance, support and most importantly I trusted Leah with the 2 most important people in my life.
Leah goes above and beyond for the children, whether it be amazing adventures, imaginative activities or a trip to the local park, which comes with purpose of learning too. The food is amazing, homemade food for nutrition and always encouraging the children to experiment with new flavours, great with picky eaters!
I truly believe my children were meant to be a part of Leah and Little'uns family!
We always call Leah 'our Mary Poppins' and has not only become a friend but will always hold a special place in our family and children's lives!
I can wholeheartedly say you will not regret choosing Leah as your childminder
My daughter has been going to Kim for years and I can truly say she's a great childminder. She's very patient, attentive and accommodating. She has made a difficult commute seems like a breeze as I know how well my daughter was being looked after and engaged when she had free time.
I would highly recommend her.
We honestly cannot thank you enough for everything you have done for our family over the years. Both of our children have been so lucky to have you in their lives from such a young age, and they have absolutely loved all the adventures, fun and happy memories they have shared with you... not to mention all your delicious home-cooked food!
You have given them so much love, care and happiness, and it has meant the world to us knowing they were so happy and so well looked after with you. You have become so much more than a childminder to us; you truly feel like part of our family now.
Our children love you so much, and we know they always will. Thank you for being such a special part of their childhood and for giving them so many wonderful memories that they will carry with them as they grow.
We will always be incredibly grateful for you and everything you have done for our family. We love you very much. ❤️
We cannot thank Marta and her team enough for the love, care and support they have given Myka over the years. She has been with them since we moved to the area, and they have been such an important part of her childhood.
When Myka was going through her autism assessment and diagnosis, Marta supported not only her but our whole family with patience, understanding and genuine compassion. She took the time to understand Myka’s individual needs, worked with us every step of the way, and always made sure she felt safe, accepted and included. Knowing Myka was in such caring hands gave us enormous peace of mind.
The setting is warm, welcoming and full of opportunities for children to learn, play and grow. Myka has made wonderful memories, built confidence and formed lovely relationships that she’ll always treasure.
As Myka moves into her final year of primary school, we’re sad to be saying goodbye. We will always be incredibly grateful to Marta and her amazing team for everything they’ve done for our daughter. We couldn’t have wished for a better childminder, and we wholeheartedly recommend them to any family looking for exceptional childcare.
Anna
My little boy has been with Toni since 11 months old all the way up until starting nursery in August. He went there 3 times a week, Toni is a great childminder, gives you daily updates of what they get up to, always out exploring, and my little boy loves to do that, she is very professional in what she does and very caring, Rory always came home happy, telling us all about his day. He will certainly miss Toni. Thank you for all your help!
I honestly can’t thank Mary enough for everything she has done for my son and our family. He has been going to Mary’s child minding services for over a year and he has honestly come on leaps and bounds, his development has been second to none. Mary is the kindest, most caring women I’ve ever met. She’s always happy to give advice and be a great support network. From the very first visit to my son’s last visit Mary was always so warm and welcoming, this put my mind at ease from the very first visit. My son adores going to Mary’s and spending time with her and his friends. Just a huge thank you again Mary for everything you have done for us. I would recommend you a million times a day. Thank you again Mary, you literally changed our life’s and we will all miss you!
I contacted her through Childcare.co.uk and arranged for my daughter to stay in her care while I attended my graduation. From the beginning, I found her professional, welcoming, caring, and highly experienced. She has a clean, well-organised, and child-friendly childcare setting with appropriate facilities and a warm, safe environment. The other children appeared happy, comfortable, and well cared for. She looked after my daughter with great care and helped her feel settled and secure. My daughter even slept peacefully while in her care, which was especially reassuring because she does not usually sleep easily without me. Knowing that my daughter was in safe and capable hands gave me great peace of mind. I am very grateful for the care and support she provided and would happily recommend her to any parent looking for a reliable, kind, and experienced childminder.
Hanifa looked after our son when he was 4 months old. She cared for him on several ad hoc occasions for a few hours at a time, and we were very happy with her.
From our first meeting, she was professional and took the time to show me her references, which immediately gave me confidence. Our son has reflux and is a very unsettled baby, so finding someone I trusted was really important. Hanifa was calm, patient, and caring. She managed to soothe him, took him for walks in the park, and even got him to fall asleep in the pram, which was something he rarely did at the time. I would definitely recommend Hanifa to other families. We would happily ask her to look after our son again in the future and wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to others looking for a reliable and experienced nanny.
My daughter is always so happy to go to Karen's. As soon as we arrive outside her home, she starts excitedly calling her name, which shows how comfortable and happy she feels there. Karen provides regular updates throughout the day, which is very reassuring, and it is clear that she genuinely cares about the children she looks after. My daughter is always happy and settled when I collect her. I feel completely confident leaving her in such a warm, caring and safe environment and would highly recommend Karen.
My son has been with Tina’s Childminding for the past two years, and they have been absolutely amazing. They have played such a huge role in shaping him into the kind, funny, adventurous little boy he is today.
He is so excited to start his new adventure at big school, but we’re incredibly sad that this chapter has come to an end.
A huge thank you to Auntie Tina, Auntie Carol, and Auntie Eloise for all the love, care, and support you’ve given him over the last two years. You’ve been such an important part of our journey, and we’ll always be grateful for everything you’ve done.
I couldn’t recommend Tina’s Childminding highly enough. Thank you for giving him the very best start! ❤️
Alex
We feel incredibly lucky to have found Jacqui. She is truly exceptional.
Our two girls, aged one and three, settled with her after just a few settling-in sessions, which speaks volumes about her warm and caring nature. She is empathetic, proactive, and equally wonderful with both a baby and a toddler.
Jacqui adapted to our girls’ routines almost immediately. We hardly have to explain what needs doing—she is intuitive, takes initiative, and gets things done without being asked. She consistently goes above and beyond what we would expect from a nanny.
Although she only started with us in June, she already feels like part of our family. It’s clear that she has a genuine love for children, and that shines through in everything she does.
We will definitely be continuing with Jacqui and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to any family looking for a kind, reliable, and outstanding nanny.
Roxy and her team looked after our 13 month old son for a short 2 month placement before we moved out of London. He went 5 days a week and was always very happy to be dropped off and picked up. She was good at communicating, particularly when Arlo wasn't well and always made sure he had a fresh nappy on and was clean when we picked him up.
She's clearly a very popular childminder as there were always a few parents picking up and dropping off when we went and hearing the children laughing when waiting outside was always a lovely sound. Thanks so much Roxy to you and your team for looking after our son - we wish we could take you with us!
Sadie
Amna is friendly and organised childminder. She trained my son to do the easy task, eg: take off the shoes, put the bag in the right place. She ensured all children are in the safe and happy place. Providing a loads of educational activities for my children. Everyday is a good day to bring my children over her place.
Felia
Donna and Graeme took our daughter on at very short notice due to issues with our previous childcare provider. We were very wary choosing a new provider and knew as soon as we stepped into their home at our first meet that they were a great fit, we just wish we’d met them sooner. Our daughters time was short but sweet, but she settled in so quickly and came home every day with the biggest smile on her face bursting to tell us where she’d been and what she’d been up to that day. She made lots of new friends and we are absolutely gutted her time is up with them as she moves onto her next venture. We’d be more than happy to recommend them to anyone!
Helen and Lucy have taken exceptional care of Teddy, and I couldn’t recommend them highly enough. They are warm, welcoming, friendly, and genuinely care about every child they look after. They provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children can learn, play, and thrive. They were always flexible and accommodating with the hours and days I needed, which made a huge difference. Their communication is excellent, and it’s clear they are passionate about what they do. Knowing Teddy was so happy, well cared for, and excited to attend each day gave us complete peace of mind. They are truly outstanding childminders. Thank you again!
We would wholeheartedly recommend Ewa to anyone looking for a childminder. Our daughter started with Ewa just after her first birthday and has spent 2 amazing years with her. Ewa consistently provides outstanding care, creativity, safety, learning and fun for the children and we couldn’t have asked for a better start in life for our daughter. We are constantly blown away by our daughter’s knowledge, social skills and care for others and we know this is largely down to her time spend at Ewa’s. We know she is now in the best position possible to be starting pre school. The time and effort Ewa puts into planning impressive and engaging activities is very impressive - she is extremely hard working and passionate about what she does. We feel so grateful and lucky to have found Ewa and couldn’t recommend her more. Thank you, Ewa!