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
4.89 from 71,981 reviews
We are extremely happy with shilpa and her team. She is professional, caring, and clearly very experienced. We receive daily updates, which is very reassuring, and she has a great team who all work well together. she provides homemade fresh meals. She is very creative and always keeps the children engaged with fun and stimulating activities. My son has become noticeably more confident within just a few days of joining, which speaks volumes about the supportive and nurturing environment she provides. I would highly recommend her to any parent
As a friend, Kim has taken care of our children over the past 12 years . She has provided a nurturing, safe and engaging environment, supporting our children's learning and development through a range of age-appropriate activities and outdoor play. I would 100% recommend her to care for your children, you couldn't ask for a nicer, more accommodating and caring person than Kim!
Ben has been looking after our son, who is now 20 months old, since September 2025 full time, and we honestly couldn’t be happier with the care he has provided.
From the very beginning, Ben put us completely at ease. Leaving your child with someone else at such a young age can feel daunting, but Ben’s calm, thoughtful and professional approach reassured us very quickly. Our son settled in almost immediately and has always been genuinely happy and excited to go.
Ben is fantastic at communicating with parents. He regularly keeps us updated on what our son has been doing, what books he’s enjoying, what he’s learning and how his day has gone, often with photos as well. He really takes the time to understand each child as an individual — their interests, favourite foods, words they’re learning and little details about home life — which helps the children feel comfortable, secure and valued.
We have seen a real improvement in our son’s confidence, communication and social development, and we genuinely feel Ben has played a big part in this. He offers a wide range of engaging activities, both at home and on regular outings which my son really enjoys.
We highly highly recommend Ben to anyone looking for childminders.
I would recommend Sonia to friends and family, or anyone who is looking for a capable, kind and calm child minder to look after their little ones. It have been over 1 year since my daughter is in Sonia s care and we had a very positive experience so far. My daughter likes Sonia a lot, speaks about her at home all the time and looks at her with admiration. My daughter has developed very nicely, made friends, has good cognitive progression and her communication skills improve by the day. Overall , we very happy with Sonia 😊
Livia
My daughter came to Penny from 2023 - 2025 when she started at Preschool. We absolutely loved sending her there. She took on all sorts of fun activities, creating crafts and coming home with lots of stories of fun things she had done. Penny provided structured feedback on her development that really reassured us that she was providing structured play and activities aimed at children's development. My daughter made friends with the other children there and adored Penny and her family. Penny is very warm and friendly, treats the kids with so much care and knows so much about every child that comes to her. I couldn't recommend her enough.
My daughter is almost 2 and has been with Liz for about 8 months. Since joining Little Explorers, her confidence has grown and she has progressed so much. She was very quiet and shy when she first joined, but now she gets excited to go and happily waves me goodbye with a big smile, which is so reassuring.
Liz keeps us updated daily with what she’s been up to, what she’s eaten and how she’s slept, plus weekly photos and a rundown of their week. The children do a great mix of indoor and outdoor activities, and it’s clear how much care and effort Liz puts in. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Little Explorers to anyone looking for a childminder - Liz has been fantastic with my little girl!
Toni looked after my daughter for 2 years like a member of her own family. From the moment I met Toni, I knew she was the right child minder for us. Toni is very organised and professional, personalising her care to suit each child. Toni arranges regular trips out as well as spending quality time providing educational and creative activities. My daughter thrived in her care. We have a similar approach to raising children and we are very grateful to the solid foundation Toni has helped to provide. We have much to treasure (art work, diaries and photos) when we look back on this special time in our daughter‘s life.
Mrs B
Was recommended Taian as a maternity nurse through a friend. I had given birth to twins and knew it would be a struggle to get rest and adjust to life in a now six person household with a plan C-section. Taian came over made suggestions for the nursery before twins were born and worked with us for the first three months. We did a mixture of day and night shifts to help get adjusted and to give me a break.. boy is she strong! Taian completed multiple 24 hour shift on days when I was struggling, sometimes last minute. It was the care and reassurance that the whole family needed to get the through. She gave knowledgeable advice on breastfeeding troubleshooting, good sleep hygiene and recommended a number of things to improve life of twins. The older children really bonded with her she made a good effort to make us all feel at ease. Away from maternity nursing and we have booked her forsome ad hoc Nanny/babysitting and it's a joy to have her in the home. We are really lucky to have found her and as a family formed a great bond. Even when visibly tired always working with a smile, such a calming nurturing individual. Taian prepared some really tasty meals for us and is a well rounded skilled Lady! Thank you we are very grateful xx
Naima looks after our daughter who is a toddler.
Picking a childminder is difficult, but Naima made us feel very comfortable during after our initial conversation. She is very personable and approachable, and has a great rapport with our daughter. As busy parents we have found it helpful that she has been proactive in guiding us through the early stages; making recommendations around transitioning from formula to cows milk, reduction of dummy use, suitable footwear to assist toddling, and setting periodic goals for our daughter for each term.
Naima is extremely organised and uses the Baby’s Days app to keep us updated on our daughter regularly. The photos we receive of our daughter happily playing are often the highlight of our day and offers us a lot of reassurance.
We would highly recommend Naima to other parents - finding a good fit for your child and someone who is also organised on the paperwork and administrative side is tremendously helpful.
My little girl has been going to Danielle for nearly 3 years and she just loves going.
Danielle has introduced my daughter to so many new experiences, has helped my daughter become a independent young girl with manners, respect and a outgoing adventurous personality.
I can't recommend Danielle enough as a childminder, not only does she have the relevant experience and qualifications but she has a genuine passion for encouraging and nurturing children.
At first, I was unsure about what type of childcare I wanted to pursue for my child. Then Gilly messaged me and invited me to do a tour of her setting and get to know her. From the start, Gilly made me feel comfortable and answered any questions I had. As someone from an ethnic background, Gilly is very adaptable to making sure my child knows their culture and celebrates any holidays that we would at home. She showed me all the sensory toys available and the curriculum that all the children will be learning. Shes skilled in sign language and does exercise with the children too which made me really happy to hear as she goes above and beyond for the children she cares for. I’m really grateful I found Gilly and I’m looking forward to my child to be cared by her. I feel comfortable knowing my child will be cared for in a home like setting with someone who genuinely cares about children, their development and their well being. Thank you Gilly.
Kate had been looking after my 3 year old since she was 11 months old. I had heard great things about her from other parents and I feel really lucky that we managed to snap her up! From our first meeting, Kate instantly made me feel reassured that my daughter would be in safe & capable hands.
Kate has a lovely setting with plenty of toys and a beautiful garden to play in. She constantly helps to develop and prepare children for school but also, they often go on days out to places like Wisley gardens, farms, the library and playgroups - something you don’t get with nurseries or preschools. The extended hours and school holiday cover is also a huge help to us as working parents.
Not only is Kate incredibly experienced, but she is also very thoughtful and aware of each child’s needs. I often ask Kate for advice as her knowledge is invaluable. She always has time for parents and I never feel rushed out the door at home time.
My daughter loves going to Kate and always runs through the door each morning. I plan to keep her with Kate until she starts school and I know it will be sad day when that time eventually comes!
Sarah
Ally is an outstanding tutor who shows incredible patience, understanding, and flexibility. This has been essential for my 7-year-old daughter, who has ASD and ADHD. Ally has a real gift for building trust and engagement, especially with children who learn differently.
She is professional, warm, and fun, and has formed a strong connection with my daughter, always adapting sessions to meet her individual needs. With Ally’s support, my daughter has grown in confidence and academically. This progress truly reflects Ally’s dedication, skill, and passion.
We have worked with Ally for over a year and would highly recommend her to any family looking for a supportive and knowledgeable tutor.
Sophie
Nicola has been a blessing to our family and the best nanny to our son.
Nicola started with us when our son, Jude, was 6 months old and helped me feel relaxed about returning to work after maternity leave. Her regular updates and photos made the transition so much easier.
Nicola has treated Jude as if he is her own family and genuinely cares so much about making him happy and supporting his development. She not only plays with him, but helps him hit milestones, comforts him and goes the extra mile doing activities such as messy play, painting, music time, sensory play and so much more with him. She’s done photoshoots with him and made crafts which are such special keepsakes for our family. Jude absolutely loves his time with her and is beaming the moment she walks into our home.
We wish she could be with us right up until Jude starts school but as we are relocating, we are having to say goodbye. We cannot recommend her enough. Thank you for everything you’ve done for us Nicola- we’ll miss you so much!
We couldn’t have asked for a more amazing childminder. From day one, it was clear how kind, caring, and genuinely passionate she is about what she does. She creates a safe, nurturing, and happy environment where children feel truly valued and understood.
Her patience and understanding shine through in everything she does, and she always takes the time to meet each child’s individual needs. Our child has grown so much in confidence and happiness under her care, and it gives us complete peace of mind knowing they are looked after so thoughtfully each day.
It’s rare to find someone who not only cares for children but truly loves what they do – and it shows. We are incredibly grateful for everything she does and would recommend her without hesitation to any family looking for outstanding childcare.
Kerry
Tina is caring person who loves babies and young children around her and she is lovely person full of creativities.
there is good things about her such as taking children in local playgrounds, libraries and park which is good for child learning and development.. my son is currently attend the setting and he is happy to go there every time i did drop him.
We are incredibly grateful to have such a caring and reliable vhildminder like Naila. She is kind, patient, and truly pays attention to the children’s needs. She creates a safe, loving environment and is always punctual and trustworthy. Our children adore her, and we’ve seen such positive growth and happiness under her care. Our kids love her food and always returns home full. We highly recommend her to any family
Coleen is absolutely incredible she looked after my little girl for just over a year and Colleen's dedication to the children was incredible. My daughter came on so far whilst in Colleen's care and also completed potty training! Coleen will always go above and beyond for all the children in her care and honestly you wont have a better person looking after your child/children.
Ayse has been helping us with our 6yo since May 2025, picking her up two afternoons a week plus extra occasional evenings. Our daughter took to her from their first meeting and things have been going strongly ever since. We appreciate Ayse's warmth, creativity, kindness, and initiative - as well as being led by our daughter's interests, she also regularly introduces her to new games and activities that are always well-received. With us parents she is professional and precise in her communications, and thorough about checking about any preferences, requirements, and other important information. We are so glad to have met Ayse through this website and have her in our daughter's life!
Rachele
