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 75,077 reviews
Nina and her team provide the kind of childcare that can allow you to get on with what you need to do, knowing your little one is safe and well looked after. Immediately after visiting Nina's setting, I knew that she was the right choice for us. Although there are more children than a traditional childminder, making the setting more similar to a nursery in some ways, the environment maintains a home-feel. There are no harsh bright lights, and the space is immaculately clean, which meant a great deal to us as a family. There is a lovely mixing of different ages - some very small babies all the way up to school age, meaning children can form relationships and bonds with others outside their peer group, which our little boy found very nurturing, especially as we have been awaiting our next child. Nina is also great with grandparents and other caregivers. Each time my mum came to do pick up, Nina was warm and friendly, expressing interest in everyone who uses her services. She has a radiant smile that makes you feel good! Her daughter and her husband, and the two assistants, are equally accommodating and sweet. The Christmas party Nina planned was amazing and she is great with birthdays. So many memories were made with her, and we will miss her very much. She is someone you can trust like you would a family member. Thank you Nina!
Cora
Donna has been caring for my children for years. She is a mum herself and knows what my children need. She is kind, caring, flexible and considerate. My two children love having Donna babysit them and she always provides a warm positive attitude. Nothing is ever too much trouble. We are lucky to have found a caring person that we can trust our children's safety with.
Caroline
We feel so lucky to have found Caz! Our daughter has been going to her for the past 3 months, and in that time we’ve seen such a lovely difference in her development and confidence.
She is happy to go, and it’s clear how comfortable and settled she feels there. She has built such a lovely bond with Caz in a relatively short time, which is a real testament to how caring, warm and nurturing she is.
Knowing that our daughter is so happy, well cared for and enjoying herself gives us such peace of mind. We couldn’t be happier with Caz and would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a childminder!
My child’s time with Dammie has been amazing and enriching she loves attending and is excited every week . Dammie has created a beautiful environment for the children my child has been going for weeks now and I have absolutely no complaints . I’d reccommend any parent wholeheartedly to send there child here. My child’s development has increased significantly the children are taken out and go on trips too ! I’m very happy my child and other children have access to such an incredible provider . Most importantly behind safety is how my child feels and she adores Dammie and being with the other children! She has no complaints and neither do i .
Our daughter has been with Okio for nearly three years and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Okio is engaging, patient, reliable and flexible, and provides a safe and nurturing environment for the children in her care.
As first time parents, we felt immediately at ease with Okio’s experience during the settling in period when our daughter was 9 months old and throughout her time with Okio, our daughter made wonderful friends and developed quickly.
Our daughter is always excited to spend the day with Okio; she loves the playgroups they go to, the different excursions and activities they do, and, of course, the delicious homemade food that Okio provides! We are always so impressed with the level of organisation and thought that Okio gives to each day that our daughter is with her.
Okio is a childminder that genuinely cares about children and their development. We recommend her to everyone we know and we feel very lucky to have found her 😊
I honestly feel like Colette has been God-sent to us. She’s so caring, reliable and flexible, and my daughter is really happy with her.
Colette is always organising different activities for the children and regularly sends us pictures and updates, which I absolutely love. She also pays attention to the little things, like making sure my daughter comes home in clean clothes.
I’m naturally a very nervous parent when my child isn’t with me, but with Colette I can actually go to work and feel at peace knowing my daughter is safe, happy and well looked after.
Colette is not only a childminder, she is my village.
I want to use this review to personally thank you for everything you are doing for Ella and my family. I'm so thankful I've found you.
Nancy Allwright was our care provider for our two sons. Nancy has good communication skills with both our sons and us parents. Nancy is honest, reliable and flexible, and if we need to change hours, she is always accommodating. Nancy always knows that the child's welfare is paramount above anything else. If the child were sick or hurt themselves, she would call to inform us. Nancy is friendly to both of our sons; they are both fond of her and enjoy spending time with Abbie (Nancy's daughter). Our older son is very shy and nervous, and our youngest son has hearing problems, but both children thrived being in Nancy's care and were very happy to be with her. Nancy has all the skills and qualities of an excellent childminder, and we know our children were secure and safe when being cared for by her.
We had a wonderful experience with Lenka and couldn’t recommend her highly enough. She was punctual and reliable, communicated clearly, and kept me regularly updated throughout the day, which provided great peace of mind.
She was fantastic with my 6-year-old, keeping him engaged with fun and age-appropriate activities and making sure he had a lovely, enjoyable day. She also prepared meals for him and handled his bedtime routine wonderfully, creating a calm and consistent end to the evening.
Lenka is caring, responsible, attentive, and genuinely went above and beyond. I am very grateful for how dependable and thoughtful she was, and my son had a great time with her. We would happily have her babysit again!
Brienne
I had such a positive experience with Lena and would happily recommend her to other parents.
Today was the first time my 7-month-old daughter had been cared for on her own by someone outside our family, so I was quite nervous about it. Before the booking, I contacted Lena and she was very thoughtful and reassuring from the beginning. She arranged a video call with me to understand my daughter’s routine, personality and needs, and also suggested a settle session beforehand. This gave my daughter a chance to get used to her, and gave us the opportunity to get to know each other before the actual childcare session.
Today, Lena looked after my daughter and took her out for some play time. She kept me updated and sent me photos while they were out, which really helped me feel reassured and know that my daughter was happy and well looked after. It was lovely to see how well they were getting along, and I could genuinely tell from my daughter’s expressions and reactions that she was comfortable with Lena and enjoyed spending time with her.
I was also really impressed by how well prepared Lena was. She had brought different things to keep a baby entertained, including music and toys, and clearly put thought into making the time enjoyable and engaging for her.
Most importantly, I felt that Lena was calm, caring, attentive and trustworthy. As a parent, being able to feel comfortable leaving your baby with someone else is incredibly important, and Lena gave me that confidence.
I’m very happy with the experience and would definitely contact Lena again whenever I need childcare in the future. Thank you so much, Lena!
I wouldn't recommend this childminder. I chose her partly because of her many positive reviews, so I was very disappointed by our experience.
My child started with settling-in sessions in August and began attending regularly in September. Before we started, we mutually agreed to give each other at least four weeks' notice, which is also stated in her own policy. Recently I gave written notice that my child would be moving to nursery in mid-November, well over four weeks away. Instead of giving us the same notice, she messaged on a Sunday afternoon to say my child could no longer attend from the next day and that her place would go to someone else. This left us with less than a day to find alternative childcare.
Earlier, while in her care, my child tripped and split her lip, which was bleeding and swollen. I wasn't contacted at the time, only told at collection, and I wasn't given any accident form.
Parents should be aware that her policies may not always be followed.
We are so glad to have found Sumera to be our son's childminder! She is kind, considerate and caring, and is very engaged with our son. She works with him hands-on through a variety of activities every day, taking into account his learning and capabilities while encouraging him to try new things. These activities include baking, painting, colouring, messy play, outdoor play, trips to the park and walks around the neighborhood.
As our son is naturally very curious and enjoys learning, Sumera draws on her previous experience as a teaching assistant by providing our son with learning materials and activities to support his development and he comes home excitedly talking about things that he has learned such as the 'red words', spellings, number bonds etc. We also get regular updates on how he is working towards his developmental milestones.
It is very clear to us that our son enjoys spending time with her. He often goes running to her home, excitedly talking about how he is looking forward to activities such as colouring and baking. At the same time, she recognises when he needs some downtime and provides him with a safe and comfortable space to rest when he is tired.
Our son is also well fed each day with a variety of meals, and during the hottest part of the summer she made sure he was provided with plenty of cool drinks and kept comfortable.
We are very happy with the care she provides and would definitely recommend her to other parents.
We enrolled our son with Kasia when he was 10 months old. Born during the Covid lockdown, he initially found it hard to settle, but thanks to Kasia’s patient, persistent care and warm encouragement, he soon felt secure and happy. We watched a beautiful transformation from a shy baby into an independent, confident little boy who embraced new places and routines with ease. He absolutely loved going to Kasia’s home each day.
Kasia planned her days thoughtfully, balancing stimulating activities with calm time, and she consistently offered healthy, varied meals and snacks. The learning opportunities she created—sensory play, outdoor exploration, stories, and age-appropriate crafts—supported his speech, social skills, and physical development. We were especially impressed by her clear communication and regular updates (photos, notes, and check-ins), which made us feel involved and reassured.
Beyond caring for our son, Kasia was a trusted partner to us as parents. She shared practical advice on routines, sleep, eating, and gentle behaviour strategies, always respecting our preferences and working together on consistency between home and childcare. Her home was welcoming, safe, and well-organised, with a lovely outdoor space that our son adored. She promoted kindness, manners, and independence in a nurturing way, and it showed in how confidently he played with other children and tackled new challenges.
We were deeply grateful for the love, professionalism, and dedication Kasia brought every day. We couldn’t have asked for a better start for our son, and we recommended her wholeheartedly to any family looking for a caring, reliable, and development-focused childminder.
My little boy has been going to Rebecca’s for a few months now and he absolutely loves it. He always come back happy and has always had a great day. Rebecca is always so friendly, I never have any doubts about him going there and will definitely be sending him till he starts school.
Ola
We were so lucky to have found Olaide for our son Noah. He flourished under her care during the 9 months she looked after him. She provides a real home from home environment so the transition into care when I returned to work went very smoothly. Noah enjoyed varied weeks with Olaide at playgroups, museums and playgrounds. As well as nourishing meals that always sounded delicious. Not only did Olaide take great care of Noah but also provided me with reassurance around my concerns about his slow development of language. As an overly anxious person her grounding and support were much appreciated. Noah is a very energetic little boy who can be exhausting but she took it all very much in her stride! We had to leave Olaide’s care prematurely due to a change in circumstance which has been sad for both us and Noah, but our loss will be another little child and their parent’s gain! I cannot recommend Olaide enough. Thanks for everything.
Phoebe and the team at El Elyon were absolutely fantastic. From the very beginning, they cared for our daughter as if she were their own, and we feel incredibly lucky to have had them look after her. She absolutely loved going and was always so happy to be there, which gave us enormous peace of mind.
The care and support they provided went far beyond simply looking after her. They supported her through so many important stages of development, including feeding, trying new foods, using a fork and spoon, snacks, and nappy and potty training. They encouraged her independence while always being patient, kind and supportive.
We also loved the variety of activities and experiences at El Elyon. There was lots of creative and imaginative play indoors and in the garden, as well as trips to the park and opportunities to explore the natural world. The children were encouraged to have fun, be curious and learn about boundaries and kindness, while always being kept safe and secure.
As parents, the emotional support from Phoebe and the whole team was incredibly important to us too. They completely understood how difficult it can be to leave your child in someone else’s care and were so caring, reassuring and supportive throughout. The regular updates about what our daughter had been doing were also wonderful, particularly when she wasn’t able to tell us everything herself.
We are so grateful to Phoebe and the team for everything they did for our daughter. They created such a warm, happy and nurturing environment, and it was clear how much they genuinely cared about the children.
We have already recommended El Elyon to others and will continue to recommend it to anyone looking for childcare in the Walthamstow area.
Five stars without hesitation — we absolutely loved our time at El Elyon.
Rebecca and her team are absolutely lovely. They’re so friendly and caring, and they’re always so attentive to the children. My daughter has been going to Rebecca for the second year now and absolutely loves it. It’s been so lovely to see how much she’s learned and how much confidence she’s gained. I’m so happy knowing she’s in such good hands. I couldn’t recommend Rebecca and her team enough!
We are new parents to a 1 year old and had to find a childminder or nursery to send our daughter to, as I was set to return to work in April 2026. We came across Katherine's profile on a website offering childminding services, and she fit exactly what we were looking for. Our daughter has been with Katherine since I returned to work in April and we couldn't be happier, or feel luckier that we chose her to look after our child. She is fantastic and has such an excellent bond with our child. We knew we had found an excellent childminder from the offset, as Katherine was thoughtful and strategic in ensuring settling in sessions were as gentle and effective as possible. She provides high quality meals, full of healthy and varied options for both breakfast and lunch, as well as snacks throughout the day. Our daughter is also treated to a range of stimulating activities that keep her busy, happy, and have been thoughtfully designed to facilitate her mental and physical development. She also ensures they go out multiple times a week, to the library, or the park, or play groups. We were naturally nervous sending our 10 month old off to childcare so soon, but Katherine has gone above and beyond in her efforts to make sure we have regular updates and are happy with how she is taking care of our daughter. We need never have worried, and I wouldn't hesitate in recommending her services to anyone who wants to find professional, passionate and truly excellent childcare for their child.
GabsHarp
Billie is great with kids. I was worried to have someone in my home especially because my son has special needs but so far she has been good with both of them. The children also feel at ease. She has been very helpful and I would continue with her and recommend her as well.