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 74,206 reviews
Andrea helped me for a couple of nights, to look after our 16mo toddler for a few hours in the evening. Aside the very professional approach (Andrea is DBS checked, provides reassuring info upfront and doesn’t hesitate to meet in person or via VC for introduction), Andrea got on very well with our baby boy who was pretty tearful at first given he doesn’t normally like new babysitters. Andrea’s patience and overall experience (she’s full of tricks and techniques to calm upset babies) played a huge part in our son smoothly adapting to her and within the first hour he was falling asleep in her arms.
Really recommend Andrea (though I hope she will not be too popular as I’ll call her next time we are in London and need a babysitter!).
> I would highly recommend Shamsho Jama as a childminder. My daughter has been in her care over the past couple of months, and it has been lovely to see how much she has settled, grown in confidence and enjoyed her time there.
She has been particularly understanding of my daughters individual needs and temperament, and I really appreciated the patience and kindness she showed her while she was settling in.
Sarah was a childminder for my ~1-year-old son. She is a lovely and warm person, and my son really liked her. I appreciated that Sarah made sure to keep him occupied with different activities, both at her setting and socialising with other children at the community centre. She also gave him plenty of opportunity to be active and develop physically in her spacious back garden, with a large assortment of toys and outdoor play equipment.
Sarah was always punctual, attentive, and a good communicator. I am very glad we found her.
Lulu has been caring for our baby for a few months. We have found her to be a highly professional, kind and warm presence. Our baby loves her time with her and Lulu always finds ways to keep her engaged and content. We're pleased that Lulu always has our baby's safety and wellbeing in mind (e.g. choosing weather-appropriate attire, acting before she might be hungry or thirsty) and she keeps us up to date with photos and texts. She takes the initiative when needed but also listens to our suggestions and this has been so helpful and reassuring for us as parents.
Yara_26
Our little girl started at Loretta when she was just 2½ years old, shortly after we moved to the area. We’re now nearing the end of our time here, as she’ll be starting Reception after the summer holidays. While we’re incredibly excited for her as she begins this new adventure, we’re also very sad to be saying goodbye to such a wonderful childminder.
Over the past two years, our little girl has grown and developed so much. Her confidence has blossomed, she’s made some wonderful friendships, and she’s had so many amazing experiences and opportunities along the way. We truly can’t thank Loretta enough for everything she has done for her.
The variety of activities and experiences Loretta provides on a normal week is genuinely amazing, and the school holidays are always made extra special with even more exciting activities and adventures. There is clearly so much thought, care and effort put into creating a fun, nurturing and stimulating environment for the children.
It’s clear how much the children are cared for, and we have always felt that our little girl was happy, safe and encouraged to be herself. Watching her confidence grow over the last two years has been incredibly special, and we know that Loretta has played such a big part in giving her the foundations she needs for the next chapter.
We couldn’t recommend Loretta highly enough. Thank you for giving our little girl such a wonderful start and so many happy memories that she’ll carry with her into Reception. We’ll be leaving with very full hearts and feeling incredibly grateful for everything Loretta has done for her.
We couldn’t recommend Liz highly enough. She has been absolutely wonderful with both of our children, and we have always felt completely confident knowing they were in her care. We have used Liz's childminding services since 2016 and she honestly feels more of a family member than a childminder. When other people over the years have commented on how polite and happy our children are, or how they have been to so many places, we often reply with...'well they have the best childminder!'
From day one, she created such a warm, nurturing and happy environment where our children felt safe, loved and genuinely excited to go. She is caring, patient, reliable and incredibly attentive to each child’s individual needs. Our children have thrived in her care, developing in confidence and independence while having so much fun along the way. We especially liked her high expectations of manners, sharing and learning how to be a kind young person. Another area of strength that we loved was how much of the outdoors our kids got to experience...the zoo, farm, country parks, splash parks, as well as their usual play groups where they got to mix with larger groups of children. The groups they attended focused on either music, baby signing, craft or performing arts. We regularly received diaries listing what they had done throughout the day, including funny quotes or moments, what they ate (always well balanced and healthy), as well as photos.
With my daughter, there was a day where she happened to only have her, so offered to take her to swimming lessons, which I was then able to continue with in the school holidays. This, along with so many other examples of going above and beyond, all form some of my children's fondest memories.
We feel incredibly lucky to have found Liz and will always be grateful for the wonderful care she has given both of our children. She has been such an important part of their early years (and beyond continuing with school pick ups until recently due to my children being 11 and 7 now...we really didn't want to leave!) We would recommend her without hesitation to any family looking for a truly exceptional one in a million childminder.
Benita was flexible, reliable and most importantly my children warmed to her quickly.
She supported my stay in London as a mothers help which included childcare and cleaning. She took direction well and used her initiative when it was important she do so.
I'd happily hire her again.
Caro is fantastic - she looked after my 5 and 7 year olds brilliantly from tea time to midnight. The kids liked her and she managed them very well. She was happy to meet us all before the first sit too, which was really helpful. I would definitely request Caro again.
Stacey
Grace has been a fantastic childminder to my daughter, she offers a warm and welcoming family setting for childcare. My daughter struggled in the first few weeks with separation and Grace was really patient and helped to get her settled which I was very thankful for. Her setting provides a wide range of appropriate toys and things to do including a small garden area. There was lots of daily activities carried out which all seemed great for development! Grace was fantastic with communication, she regularly gave us updates throughout the day but was also great for anything admin based.
I am so pleased I found Grace and would highly recommend her childcare services, she made me feel at ease knowing my child was safe and happy.
Choosing childcare as a first-time mum felt incredibly overwhelming—I viewed over 10 nurseries across Homerton, Clapton, and Hackney Wick, but none met all of my expectations until I found Syeda’s setting.
Syeda provides a thoughtful and caring environment, a stable and experienced team, varied activities, plenty of time outdoors, and low child-to-carer ratios. Although we have to travel over 20 minutes each way, it has been completely worth it!
Our son has been with Syeda since he was 12 months old and will stay until he turns three. We genuinely couldn’t have asked for a better start for him! He has learned routines and boundaries in a gentle, nurturing way and Syeda fosters each child's particular interests (in our case a love of music and puzzles). I often say that all of positive traits have been shaped by Syeda and her team.
It’s hard to put into words just how grateful we are to have found them. I truly couldn’t recommend Syeda and her wonderful team more highly!
Our daughter was minded by Gayle for 1.5 years, starting when she was just 1 year old, and she absolutely thrived in the home‑away‑from‑home environment Gayle has created. Gayle offers a setting that is warm, nurturing, and genuinely centred around each child’s wellbeing.
One of the things we appreciated most was how thoughtfully Gayle supported our daughter’s social development. She frequently met up with another local childminder, giving our daughter the chance to spend time in slightly larger groups. This made her transition to nursery so much smoother, and we’re still grateful for that foresight.
Our family went through a very tough year due to medical issues, and Gayle was beyond outstanding — not only in supporting our daughter with consistency, care, and reassurance, but also in supporting my husband and me. Her kindness and stability made an enormous difference during a difficult time.
Our daughter adores Gayle. Even a year after moving to nursery, she still asks to visit, and we happily pop by every couple of months to say hello. That ongoing connection speaks volumes. We couldn’t recommend Gayle more highly.
TaylorR
Lauren is an excellent and highly skilled nanny who has been caring for my 2 month old son and my nearly 4 year old daughter. She has shown exceptional patience, warmth and professionalism while looking after both children, each with very different needs and routines.
Lauren is naturally caring and attentive, ensuring my baby is well looked after, comfortable and safe at all times. She is reliable, trustworthy, and genuinely dedicated to their wellbeing and development. Her calm and nurturing approach has given us great peace of mind, knowing our children are in the best hands.
I would not hesitate to recommend Lauren to any family looking for a caring, experienced and dependable nanny. She has been a wonderful support to our family and has made a very positive impact on our children’s lives.
I highly recommend our babysitter Amy. From the very first time we met, she came across as warm, and genuinely caring.
Leaving your children with someone is a huge decision, but Amy made the whole experience feel stress-free with her bright personality and structured approach of organising activities as per my son's preferences. She was incredibly patient and attentive, and always prioritised his safety, happiness and wellbeing. She went above and beyond what I expected and treated my son with much kindness and care.
Amy is extremely professional, punctual and dependable. She communicated brilliantly with us and kept us updated when needed. Plus she is also an amazing cook, so when I went to office I knew my son was well fed and taken care of.
It’s very rare to find someone who gives you that instant feeling of reassurance, but Amy did exactly that. My son was happy, comfortable and always excited to see her again.
If you’re looking for a babysitter who is trustworthy, caring and responsible, I would highly recommend Amy. She is fantastic and I wouldn’t hesitate to have her take care of our son again.
RSM2022
I started putting my daughter to Shwe back in May 2026 (when she turned 1 year old and I returned to work). My partner and I had looked at various nurseries before considering a childminder. Shwe came up as being fairly close to our new house and so we arranged a visit and settling in session. As I’m sure every parent feels, you really want to make the best decision for your child when they go into childcare and it can be a daunting task finding the right place.
Since meeting Shwe, it was very apparent that she had such a warm, kind and caring nature and I felt so at ease leaving my daughter with her. She hasn’t cried once when I’ve left her with Shwe over the past 3 months, and every time I pick her up she is smiling and so content and happy. Not only that, Shwe has never made me feel like any of my requests or needs are too much or not important e.g. sending approximate nap times for each day and dietary preferences - she is so accommodating and understanding and you can see just how much she wants the children to be happy and at ease in her care. I am so grateful and lucky to have found Shwe for my daughter and I can go to work each day knowing that she is happy and comfortable in her care. Shwe is also very good at giving updates throughout the day, including all meals/snacks eaten and naps taken, which makes such a difference when you’re spending long days away from your child for the first time! Shwe’s home is an ideal setting with plenty of space to play, lots of toys and a large garden for outdoor play too. It’s a stimulating, interactive and safe environment. My daughter’s eyes and smile light up when Shwe answers the door in the morning and I think that says it all!
Sadie
I was so anxious about leaving my little ones with a babysitter, but she made me feel completely at ease from the start. She was absolutely amazing with my children and I came home feeling so reassured and happy. I honestly wouldn’t want to leave them with anyone else now! Highly recommend her to any parent looking for someone trustworthy, caring and reliable.
I’ve hired Robinah three times for my daughters (4 and 5), and she has been reliable and kind. She met us in advance, sent updates when she collected them from school and once they were home, and replies quickly to any texts. She handled dinner, showers, bedtime, and story time without any issues. The girls seemed at ease with her, and we’ve already agreed on more dates. I’d happily recommend her to other parents.
A lovely, kind and patient childminder who is responsible, caring and very understanding of the children’s individual needs. She provides a warm, homely environment where the children feel comfortable, happy and well cared for. We’ve been very happy with the care she provides and would definitely recommend her.
I’m very happy with the childcare provided! There is a wonderful approach to children, with lots of fun activities and games, so there’s never a dull moment. The communication with parents is also excellent, friendly and reliable. I would definitely recommend!