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
4.9 from 74,842 reviews
Lucy and all staff are amazing with children!
The setting is home from home.
My children are loved, well cared for and safe.
Lucy and the team always have excellent activities and new things for the children to see and do.
They are kind, professional, respectful and dedicated to providing excellent childcare.
My son’s social skills and speech have improved since joining (aged 1-2).
The food is also excellent - kids very happy!
My children are always happy when they come and almost don’t want to leave! (Which speaks volumes)
Alecia
My son attended to Monika chilminder for two full years, starting when he was 2.5 years old and leaving at 4.5 years old – and it was such a fantastic experience for him and our whole family. 🥰
There was always so much educational activity and learning every single day: he came home with new songs, poems and rhymes he’d learned, and it was such a joy to hear him singing and reciting them at home! 🎶📚
Communication was excellent every single day: I received lots of lovely photos regularly so I could see what he was doing, how he was playing and learning, and we always had a good, clear daily update about his day. I always felt fully informed and knew he was in such safe, caring hands. 📸💛
He grew so much, gained so many skills, and was always so happy going there – that says everything. It was the best decision we made, and we’re so grateful for all the love, care and patience he was shown. Highly, highly recommend to every parent! 💯
Kids love it here, there are so many different activities for them to get involved with and new experiences.
Had an amazing experience at Blessings Daycare and Nursery! Both my son and daughter attended, and the care, warmth, and attention they received was exceptional. The app is also amazing at keeping us up to date throughout the day with photos and key updates. The staff create a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment where kids truly thrive, giving us total peace of mind. Highly recommended to any parent.
Kristine was with us for a year and would have stayed longer if we hadn’t moved. She formed a wonderful bond with my son, and he was always so happy to see her. I loved noticing him learning new things like going on tiptoes, spinning around or singing new songs, and so often I could tell he had learned them from Kristine. We really loved having her with us and are very sad to have to find someone new after our move.
Yulia
Our little boy has been with Anisha for 3 days a week since he was 9 months old and we couldn’t be happier with his care. Anisha is a kind, gentle, patient, hands on childminder. Her space is very welcoming, safe and fun environment for children.
Our son loves his days at Anisha’s house, always waving us off to leave! We feel very relaxed to leave him in her care, we are so thankful we found Happy Place Academy!
This is the 2nd time that i have used Stephanie as our childminder, practically feels like family now.
She is friendly, caring and attentive and caters to my child’s every need. She provided healthy meals throughout the day and was teaching my son French.
Only reason for leaving is because she moved too far from us but we miss her so much! Any child will be lucky to have her
Katie was fantastic with my son! We met her beforehand for a quick visit, and she immediately warmed to him. He was so settled, happy, and playful with her, which was lovely to see.
The first night she babysat was such a breeze, which really surprised me as he usually takes a while to warm up to new people. It was clear from the start that he felt comfortable and happy with Katie.
I would definitely recommend Katie and would absolutely love to have her look after him again!
Nichola
We recently started using Liyanna as an ad hoc nanny and babysitter for our 3yo daughter and 3 month old baby, and I couldn’t recommend her more highly.
When our baby was born, I was really keen to find someone who could help entertain and occupy my toddler, giving her fulfilling and enjoyable days while I took care of the newborn. It was particularly important to me to find someone confident enough to take her out of the house independently, while also being someone I felt completely comfortable trusting with her.
I couldn’t have asked for a more experienced or confident nanny than Liyanna. She quickly understood our family and our needs, and adapted to them with ease. She is incredibly proactive and always seems to be thinking about what the children (or I!) might need or enjoy doing next without me even having to ask. She is organised and creative, and always comes up with lovely ideas for their time together, whether that’s going to the playground or a museum, baking cupcakes, sowing seeds, making playdough, or enjoying activities at home.
This was exactly what I was looking for -someone who would give my toddler stimulating, fulfilling days and individual attention in this transient period.
Liyanna has also taken both children out on several occasions, giving me some valuable time to myself at home, something I honestly didn't think would be possible this early. I have complete confidence in her ability to care for both children and know they are in safe, capable and caring hands.
She competently makes food for the toddler always leaves the house very tidy at the end of the day.. incredible!
I wholeheartedly recommend Liyanna to anyone looking for a confident, experienced, proactive and genuinely caring nanny or babysitter.
Amy
Our twins spent a year with Phoebe and the wonderful team at El Elyon, and we honestly couldn’t have asked for a more special experience.
When choosing childcare, we were torn between a nursery and a childminder. We ultimately chose Phoebe because we wanted the twins to have a smaller, calmer and more nurturing environment — and what we found at El Elyon was the absolute best of both worlds. They had all the love, individual attention and home-from-home feeling we had hoped for, while Phoebe put an incredible amount of thought and effort into making every day exciting and enriching.
There was always something planned, from daily outings and crafts to brilliant monthly themes that made learning fun, as well as celebrating holidays and all the little milestones throughout the year. Nothing ever felt routine or simply like childcare — so much thought, creativity and love went into their days.
Most importantly, our twins were genuinely loved, known and cared for as individuals. Phoebe has poured so much love into them and really became like an aunty to them.
We feel incredibly lucky that they got to spend such an important year at El Elyon and will always be so grateful to Phoebe and the whole team. We couldn’t recommend them more highly.
Izzy
Finding someone you trust completely with
your children is one of the hardest parts of
parenting, but Zehra has been an absolute
blessing to our family. She has cared for all
four of our children right from the time they
were tiny babies, and we honestly couldn't
have navigated these early years without
her.
From bottle feeds and nap routines to
outdoor play and getting them ready for
school, Zehra creates a warm, safe, and
nurturing environment where kids truly
thrive. Every single one of my children has
built a unique, loving bond with her. She
treats them like family, and the peace of
mind knowing my little ones are safe, happy,
and cherished every day is priceless.
If you are looking for a childminder who is
dependable, deeply caring, and exceptional
at what she does, look no further. We cannot
recommend her highly enough- five stars
isn't enough!
I honestly cannot recommend Stashia enough. She is such a loving, caring and hardworking childminder, and it is clear from the moment you meet her that caring for children is not just a job to her it is something she genuinely has a passion for.
Stashia has such a warm and nurturing nature, and she makes children feel safe, comfortable, loved and valued. She treats every child with kindness, patience and understanding, and you can truly see how much she cares about their happiness and wellbeing. She has a wonderful way of making children feel at ease, and it is lovely to see how quickly they build a trusting and loving relationship with her.
Finding Rowena was an absolute joy. I like her approach and I felt truly at peace to leave my 2 with her. Her setting is great. Absolutely lovely amount of space for the children to have a great time.
I appreciate how understanding and patient she was with my youngest slow settling in process.
Ms PA
I just want to say a huge thank you to Madiha for taking such wonderful care of my son, Keyaan, over the years. He started going to her when he was just 9 months old and left her service during the summer holidays of 2026
From the very beginning, Keyaan has been so well cared for, loved and supported. Throughout his time with Madiha, he has learnt so much and developed so many skills that I feel I wouldn’t have been able to provide for him at home in the same way.It has been amazing to see how much he has grown and developed during his time with her. He absolutely loved going to Madiha’s, spending time with her family and the other children, and he has made so many lovely memories along the way.
It was honestly so emotional and sad to see his time come to an end, but I am incredibly grateful for everything Madiha has done for him. She has played such a special part in his early years, and I couldn’t recommend her highly enough to any parent looking for someone caring, trustworthy and dedicated to their child.
Thank you so much, Madiha, for everything you have done for Keyaan. We will always be grateful and will miss you all dearly! ❤️
Amanda Jane has been coming to us for nearly 6 years.
She is well liked and we always look forward to seeing her.
Always reliable and keeps you posted about what’s happening.
Amanda is very caring and nurturing towards the children in her care. She always arrives with numerous ,age appropriate, activities for her care and is very pro-active.
She has taken a genuine interest and delight in the development of my grandson, during all the years she has been helping us.
I would recommend her to any one in need of childcare.
Sheila has cared for my child since the age of five. My child is now fifteen and studying for GCSEs. In these ten years, Sheila has provided consistent, exceptional, and compassionate care.
Sheila is professional, friendly, punctual and trustworthy. Her environment is always clean, organised, safe, and welcoming. Sheila is passionate about her work, and this is reflected in the attention, dedication, and kindness she has demonstrated to my child over the years.
My child has special needs and Sheila always takes the time to observe and understand my child as an individual. She adapts her approach to meet my child's specific needs and always offers encouragement, patience, and reassurance. Sheila understands how best to communicate with my child and knows when to provide additional guidance or support. Sheila’s personalised approach makes my child feel comfortable and safe when she’s in her care.
Sheila is always respectful and communicates effectively. She keeps me well informed and takes my concerns and requests seriously. She works closely with me to ensure that the care she provides continues to meet my child's changing needs which gives me peace of mind as a parent.
The relationship Sheila has built with my child is special and I am grateful for her care and commitment. I can never thank her enough for everything she has done for my child.
After ten years of outstanding care, Sheila is undoubtedly an exceptional five-star childminder. I would recommend her to any parent seeking a caring, dedicated, and professional childcare provider.