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 74,160 reviews
We’ve been incredibly lucky to have Scarlett looking after our two boys (now aged 2 and 4) since they were very young, and we genuinely couldn’t have hoped to find a more wonderful person to care for them.
From the moment we met Scarlett, she stood out. She paid close attention to every detail, really listened to us, observed how we parented our children, and took our routines and boundaries seriously. It gave us immediate confidence that she understood how important consistency and trust are when caring for young children.
Scarlett has gone above and beyond to get to know each of our boys as individuals. She has taken the time to understand their personalities, their little quirks, and what works best for each of them, always adapting her approach with thought and care.
She is endlessly patient, reliable, fun, and calm, while also being firm when needed. Above all, she is genuinely kind, loving, and deeply invested in the children's happiness and wellbeing. Our boys absolutely adore her.
I can't imagine having entrusted our boys to anyone else - Scarlett made my transition back to work much easier.
Scarlett is an incredibly genuine and trustworthy person, and she has become such an important part of our family's life. Although our childcare needs are changing, we will continue to rely on her whenever we can because our boys love spending time with her, and so do we.
We couldn't recommend Scarlett more highly. Any family would be incredibly fortunate to have her care for their children.
Beatrice
I’m so grateful we found Natalie! She helped us out by doing after school pick ups for my 5 year old when I transitioned back to work after maternity leave. I can’t over-emphasize how much this helped us logistically as school hours and working hours do not match!
My daughter came back from Natalie’s having had a delicious home-cooked dinner (very very likely better than her actual home), and having done some arts and crafts or played in the garden with the other children until 5pm. She always came out with a big smile on her face. Thank you Natalie and team - we couldn’t be more appreciative! Would highly recommend. X
Our daughter strarted with Lizzie when she was was 10 months old and from the minute that I met with Lizzie I knew she would be perfect for Daisy. Lizzies setting is beautiful and homely, the garden is great for playing out. Daisy has made some great friendships, had some amazing days out and made memories for a life times.
I can't recommend Lizzie enough, the daily WhatsApp pictures are great to see what they get up to in a day!
Tea always smells so good when she opens the door and Daisy has enjoyed every meal, even going as far as " Lizzie is the best cook"
I wish Daisy could stay with Lizzie for longer but it's time for reception.
Xx
We couldn’t be happier with Kelly and Simon. Our son has been with them since he was 10 months old, and he is now 2.5 years old. He absolutely loves spending time with them, and we always know he is happy and well looked after. We are so grateful for everything they do and would highly recommend Kelly and Simon to any family looking for amazing childminders. :)
We are very grateful for the care and support Vida gave our son before he started school.
Vida took the time to understand our son and noticed his individual needs from an early stage. She shared her observations with us, helped us access support from the local authority and specialists, and worked alongside them to support his development.
Her patience, kindness, and dedication helped our son grow in confidence and develop important skills. We really appreciate the early help and guidance she provided, which helped him have a positive start at school.
We would highly recommend Vida to any family looking for a caring and supportive childminder.
Our son attended Happy Family Childcare when he was one , and we will always be grateful for the care and support Pegah gave him.
As parents of a child with additional needs, we really appreciated that she picked up on his developmental needs early. She kept us informed, monitored his progress, and helped us access the right support by involving the local authority and referring us to specialists. She worked closely with us and the professionals involved, and that early help made a real difference to our son’s development and school readiness.
Our son was always happy to go to Happy Family Childcare, and we knew he was in safe, caring hands. He is now settled and doing well at school, and we truly appreciate everything Pegah did to support him. We would highly recommend Happy Family Childcare to any family.
Lindsey is a brilliant childminder. It can be hard to decide who to leave your little one with as there are so many options and each service differs but we have not been disappointed with Lindsey's care and affection for our child. She has brilliant communication, always take the children out to local groups and provides great home cooked food which was always what we needed/wanted. She has set our girl up for life long learning and we had no issues with our girl attending hers and not wanting to go in. Lindsey has a genuine heart for each and every child and takes them in as if her own. Her space is a lovely home from home environment. Definitely do reach out to her!
My youngest went to Cathy for about 2 years, he loved going to Cathy’s and still talks about her now. Cathy is beyond welcoming and caring. Her husband Davy is great too, my wee boy really took to both of them when he started. She keeps the kids well entertained and does lots of crafts and learning games. And nothing phases her! Her knowledge and experience speaks for itself. I absolutely loved getting daily updates and photos too.
I could not recommend Cathy enough. She really goes the extra mile and helped make life for us so much easier.
Our daughter went to Lisa full-time from the age of one to four years old and my husband and I couldn't be happier with the care that Lisa and Paul provided throughout this time. Our daughter developed into a confident, happy, polite child with a strong foundation in the skills (verbal, numeracy, social, emotional) she needed to move on to reception.
We were particularly pleased with the nutritious range of home-cooked food and snacks provided, the dedicated play cabin, and the wonderful range of thoughtful activities that were put on each day. We would look forward to the daily end of day report and photos, safe in the knowledge that our daughter was receiving the best care while we were both at full-time work.
Before we were lucky to find Lisa, we had contacted and visited most other childminders and nurseries in Buckhurst Hill, Woodford Green, and North Chingford. We ended up going for a childminder to get certainty of who would be looking after our daughter versus a nursery setting, with potential unpredictable staff turnover/ absence and what we thought would be an overwhelmingly large, busy setting for our daughter at this early age. Lisa and Paul are leaps ahead of other childminders in the area. The ratio of children to carers is brilliant and ensures considered attention for each child, all of whom are in the same age range.
Lisa and Paul are both very warm, thoughtful, caring childcare professionals. They genuinely love children in their care and the role they can play in their care and development.
From a planning/logistics perspective, they let us know their holidays for the year in January, and throughout this time have not had other occasion to not be available. They have also been very understanding when unforeseen issues have cropped up (Central line cancellations!)
Overall, we couldn't recommend Lisa and Paul enough. We now send our youngest daughter there too who is having the same brilliant experience.
Kate
Our daughter Matylda attended Monika’s Childminding from September 2024 until August 2026. She was only 18 months old when she first started.
From the very beginning, we knew we had found the best possible place for her. Matylda was still in nappies, and throughout the entire time she was in Monika’s care, she never had any nappy rash and was always clean, changed, and well looked after. Monika also made sure she had her naps on time every day, which helped maintain a healthy daily routine.
We are especially grateful for the support Monika gave us during weaning and toilet training. She showed incredible patience and experience, and her help made these important milestones much easier for both our daughter and us.
We truly believe that the time Matylda spent at Monika’s Childminding had a significant impact on her development. She is a very active child, and every day she took part in a wide variety of activities that encouraged her learning, creativity, confidence, and independence.
Over the two years she attended, we never experienced any problems. Childcare was always available, and the children were consistently cared for in a safe, warm, and nurturing environment. On the few occasions when unexpected circumstances meant we needed to collect Matylda later than planned, Monika was always understanding and happy to keep her for longer. We were incredibly grateful for her flexibility and kindness.
The range of activities provided for the children was outstanding. They celebrated birthdays and special occasions throughout the year, including Easter, Christmas, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Grandparents' Day, and many other events. Matylda also regularly came home with beautiful arts and crafts, allowing us to see how much she was learning and creating.
Throughout the entire time Matylda attended Monika’s Childminding, we never once worried about her safety. We always knew she was being cared for by someone who was responsible, caring, and genuinely dedicated to every child.
We wholeheartedly recommend Monika’s Childminding to any parent looking for a safe, loving, and supportive environment for their child. If you are wondering who to trust with your little one, we can honestly say that Monika is one of the best childcare providers we could have wished for. We are incredibly grateful for the past two years and for everything she has done for our daughter.
We cannot recommend Harri enough and genuinely cannot think of anyone we would rather leave our daughter with. From the moment you walk into her home, it has such a warm, welcoming and nurturing atmosphere, and our daughter absolutely loves going there.
Harri is an exceptional childminder who is kind, caring, patient and incredibly dedicated to every child in her care. She has built such a strong, trusting relationship with our daughter, making her feel safe, secure and valued. When our daughter first started, she experienced separation anxiety, but Harri was so understanding and supportive, working closely with us to help build her confidence and make the transition as smooth as possible. She also worked alongside us during potty training, providing consistency, encouragement and reassurance, which made a huge difference.
The activities Harri plans are always creative, engaging and thoughtfully prepared. There is always something new, often linked to the seasons, celebrations or topics that spark the children's curiosity. She takes the time to tailor activities to our daughter's interests, age and stage of development, ensuring she is continually learning while having lots of fun. It is clear that every activity has a purpose and supports her development across a range of skills.
Harri encourages outdoor play and exploration, making excellent use of her garden and helping the children develop an appreciation of nature and the world around them. She also regularly takes the children to toddler groups and community activities, giving them valuable opportunities to socialise, build friendships and develop confidence in different environments.
We are always impressed by the wonderful range of toys, books and learning resources available in Harri's home. Despite caring for children of different ages, she expertly adapts activities so that each child is appropriately challenged and supported. Our daughter has flourished in her care, and we have seen enormous progress in her confidence, communication, independence and overall development over the past two years.
Harri also promotes healthy habits by providing nutritious, balanced meals and snacks, encouraging children to try a variety of healthy foods in a positive and relaxed environment. It is reassuring to know that our daughter is cared for so well in every aspect of her day.
Communication with parents is outstanding. Harri sends regular photographs and detailed daily updates, allowing us to share in our daughter's experiences and understand what she has been learning each day. This gives us complete peace of mind and demonstrates how much she values working in partnership with families.
Above all, Harri is trustworthy, professional, nurturing and genuinely passionate about providing the very best care and learning opportunities for every child. She consistently goes above and beyond, and it is clear how much she cares about helping children thrive. Thanks to Harri, our daughter has developed into a happy, confident and curious little girl who is well prepared for her next stage of learning.
We will always be incredibly grateful for everything Harri has done for our daughter and our family. Our daughter will miss her very much, and so will we. We feel extremely fortunate to have found such an outstanding childminder and would recommend her without hesitation to any family looking for the highest standard of childcare.
Amanda has been great from the moment we met her. She is prompt, professional and amazing with the kids. We have 3 and she handles them like a pro, with nothing being too much hassle at all. I would highly recommend Amanda to anybody who wants sitting for their children from somebody who genuinely cares.
I highly recommend Shivani as a wonderful childminder. From my experience as a mother, I find her to be very positive and comforting. Since my daughter is bilingual and has a speech delay, she has her own sessions at preschool. I’ve seen how comfortable and confident my daughter feels around Shivani, able to communicate and express herself beautifully. I also feel very at ease with her communication with me, as she pays attention to little details to ensure my daughter is happy during her sessions. I truly appreciate Shivani’s supportive and understanding nature, always following through on her promises. This truly reassures me as a mum and makes me happy to see my daughter flourish.
Leaving Monika was much harder than we ever expected because she became such a special part of our son's life. From the very beginning, she welcomed him with so much love, kindness, and patience that he always felt safe, happy, and excited to see her. As parents, there is no greater comfort than knowing your child is loved and cared for as if they were family. We will always be grateful for everything Monika has done for our little boy. She has the biggest heart, and anyone lucky enough to have their child in her care will know exactly what we mean. Thank you, Monika, for all the beautiful memories. We will never forget you. ❤️
I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better childminder for my daughter. Thank you for loving and caring for her as if she were your own. Knowing she was safe, happy, and genuinely looked after gave me complete peace of mind every day.
The positive impact you’ve had on her will always be appreciated, and I’m so grateful for everything you’ve done. I would recommend you to any parent without hesitation. Thank you for being so amazing!
I am pleased to recommend Shabana as a nanny. She is professional, reliable, and trustworthy, and consistently provides a safe, caring, and nurturing environment for children. She demonstrates excellent communication skills, patience, and dedication, and I would not hesitate to recommend her to any family seeking high-quality childcare.
Mery watched my 2.5-year-old daughter during a work-related trip to London. She handled 8-hour shifts with ease and kept us updated throughout the day. We appreciated her initiative in taking my daughter to a zoo and museum. We will reach out to her again when we stay in London.