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.
In our endless search for a reliable babysitter who could manage our special needs child, we stumbled across Lizzie, she was straight on board to help us in an emergency situation. We trialled many people with endless qualifications but what we really needed was a mum! Our children adore and respect Lizzie, there's such a calm atmosphere in the house when she's here.
Lizzie is very responsive and bends over backwards to accommodate short notice changes. Our disabled daughter has complex needs and has difficulty bonding with others, she is often combative and has a strong urge to run, she adores Lizzie and we always feel confident that she can manage our child's behaviours and have absolutely no anxiety about her caring for our children.
She has already taught our children so much, and includes our 8 year old in the tea time routine to teach him basic cooking skills. We've found our very own Mary Poppins and already feel like she is more than just a babysitter. Whilst Lizzie may not have a huge folder full of certificates, she has a huge heart, common sense and the patience of a saint. I come home from work and my house is cleaner than I left it!
Emma
Adele looked after my daughter Amber (and occasionally my older daughter Eva), and from day one, it was clear she was so much more than just a childminder.
Every day with Adele offered something new — always thoughtful, engaging, and tailored to each child. Amber was never just being ‘looked after’; she was learning, exploring, growing, and most importantly, being truly seen and cared for. Adele creates an environment full of warmth, creativity, and genuine love. The children are involved in every step of their day be it cooking, planting, creating or exploring and I credit a lot of my daughters independence and confidence to this hugely positive early influence with Adele!
She has a rare gift for making every child feel like one of her own family, a sentiment that we came to share mutually. The relationship we formed went beyond the day-to-day — Adele quickly became someone I trusted completely, and someone we’ve stayed in touch with long after needing her care professionally.
Seeing her nominated nationally as an exceptional childminder didn’t surprise me in the slightest — she absolutely is.
Adele Initially cared for my son after school at a nursery and he is now 21yrs old and thinks fondly of Adele to this day. 7 years ago I found myself the sole carer of my baby granddaughter. Adele was an absolute godsend helping me with childcare often at very short notice and providing stability for a baby and myself during a very traumatic time. I honestly don’t know how I would have managed without her. My granddaughter loves going to Adele’s and asks to go if she hasn’t been for a while. She is now back to going 3 times a week and really happy. I have never had to worry about if she was receiving adequate nutrition (we are vegetarians) or ever felt I was neglecting my granddaughter whilst working full time as Adele’s home feels like her home too. Adele’s husband and her two daughters feel part of an extended family that my granddaughter and I are privileged to be part of. I cannot recommend Adele enough
I could not recommend Ewa enough if I tried! My daughter attended her setting at the beginning of September and like any parent I was extremely nervous about being away from my daughter for the first time.
From the first day my daughter was there she felt at home, welcomed with open arms and enjoyed being with her new friends who also welcomed her amazingly. For myself I felt extremely happy that I had chosen the best setting possible and knew that she was safe and happy! After the first couple of weeks my daughter would run into the door, high fiving her friends in as she went and had no concerns for mum leaving!
I always look forward to the photos of my daughter that Ewa sends at the end of every week of all the activity’s my child had got up to, and had a home communication book that Ewa would write in every day for all the enriching, stimulating and fun activity’s she would complete, along with simple details such as how often she went to the toilet and how much milk she drank.
She provides age appropriate activity’s for all children, and included my daughter even though she was smaller and younger in a highchair at the end of the table to ensure she was able to join in with all her friends! The activity’s that Ewa chooses to do include a range of resources that I had not even considered to be resources such as concers and some I had felt afraid for my daughter to use myself such as playdough which she thoroughly enjoyed and built so many new skills with!
As for communication my child has absolutely excelled with her talking ability, and even sings now as Ewa provides several activity’s that involve playing songs and letting the children dance with resources related to the songs, such as bunny ears for hop little bunny’s!
At this setting Ewa encourages all of the children to talk about a range of emotions and help them navigate how they are feeling. She also exaggerates her own emotions so the children do not feel alone and are able to understand how they feel in those situations. Her social and emotional understanding is soaring compared to when she first started in September!
Ewa has an outside area in her back garden which is not only equipped with amazing toys such as a slide, sand pit, windy house etc but she also sets up tuff trays with activity’s to do outside. I absolutely adore seeing the pictures of my child dressed in wellies and her waterproofs playing with other children as we don’t have the outside space to do this at home!
Not only the milestones my child is meeting within the setting, Ewa also records and congratulates the simple milestones we meet at home, from cutting teeth, to learning different colours!
Ewa is super flexible and understanding with everyday challenges as well from having appointments and arriving half way through the session. To simply being 5 minutes late we’re always greeted with a smile and a warm welcome! As a parent I also received so many tips on how to go about different aspects at home, from potty training to tantrums! As a young mum I was over the moon with how helpful she was able to answer any questions I had, or providing tips on aspects I hadn’t even considered!
My daughter transitioned over to cows milk whilst in ewas care, from being a dairy free baby with extreme colic and being under the paediatrics care this transition was extremely scary for myself as a mum but Ewa helped to provide a calm approach and could help her progress through the dairy ladder successfully. Before this, my child was on a specialised formula which Ewa was able to help overcome challenges associated with this formula, such as making bottles at a specific temperature which is not an easy task to do! I was also able to leave all types of milk at the setting so I had less to carry in and out everyday, and would pick it up for the weekend, along with nappy’s, wipes and everything bulky.
Overall I am so happy to have found this setting and my child has received the best care possible. I am so upset about having to leave Ewa, and the person to take my daughter’s space is extremely lucky!
Nancy is absolutely lovely. She is so caring and attentive and such a lovely lady inside and out. I highly recommend! She has a warm and welcoming home environment with everything my baby needed to be happy and cared for. We will miss her greatly! Thank you, Nancy!
Macey
Our daughter started with Melissa when she was a year old, and has now been with her for several months. We have only positive things to say about Melissa, and cannot recommend her more highly. From next year, we are lucky to be increasing our days with her.
Right from the start, we were impressed by Melissa. Her communication is prompt and professional, but her manner is warm and approachable. When we first visited, we loved the home from home atmosphere that she creates, and we could see what a strong attachment the children in her care have with her. She is clearly so passionate about her work, and we knew this was the type of care that we wanted for our daughter.
Throughout the settle in process, Melissa went above and beyond to make sure that our daughter felt supported and soothed. She initially found it very hard to be separated from us, and Melissa was so sensitive to this, patiently and gently supporting her through her big feelings. Nothing was rushed, and the length of visits was increased incrementally so that the settling process was gradual. She even made the effort to meet us for a dog walk on her day off to help our daughter get to know her and her family dog Lola better. The flexibility and generosity Melissa showed during this process made an extraordinary difference to our family: our anxieties about leaving our daughter in childcare were calmed, and she was able to settle at her own pace.
Now our daughter reaches out for a cuddle with Melissa when we drop her off, and I feel confident that she is in safe, supportive, and responsive hands. During the day, Melissa updates me with all the relevant information via the Famly app, which is very reassuring.
What I like most about her care is the genuine love she puts into her interactions with the children, and also the way that she treats each child as the individual he or she is. I am also always impressed by how inventive and creative her activities are, and how much time they spend outside and in nature.
We feel so lucky to have found Melissa, and we are really excited to see our daughter bloom even more in her care.
We are incredibly grateful for the wonderful care Vitalija provides for our two children. She is amazingly flexible and always goes above and beyond to support our family’s needs. The kids absolutely love the variety of activities she plans— from fun messy plays to creative crafts, as well as regular outings to local groups, museums, farms, and so much more.
Her warm, caring, and genuinely loving personality makes the children feel safe, happy, and excited to spend time with her. She truly enjoys what she does, and it shows in the way our kids talk about their day with big smiles. Always happy and cannot wait when they are next due in!
We couldn’t ask for a better childminder. Highly recommended!
After viewing many nurseries, we decided a childminder would be the best option for our family, and after meeting several, we couldn’t have been happier to find Kirsty.
Our little girl joined Kirsty’s setting shortly after turning 1, and stayed with her until she was 4 and ready for pre-school. From our very first meeting, we knew she would thrive in such a loving, family-centred environment. We received regular updates and photos throughout the week, which made settling back into work so much easier, knowing just how content she was, and this continued throughout the years. It was always so lovely to see how happy she was and how her friendships were developing with the other children too.
Over the years, “Auntie Kirsty” became like family to our daughter. She was always excited to spend her days there and loved telling us all about their adventures, and about the doggies too!
I cried on the very first drop-off, and cried again on our very last day! I will always be grateful to have found Kirsty, we had the most wonderful childcare experience and would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for a fun, loving, caring, and supportive childminder for their little ones to grow.
We recently hired Kathryn as a babysitter, and she has been absolutely fantastic. She works wonderfully with our 7 year old son, who is autistic, and our 5 year old daughter. She’s patient, fun, and incredibly interactive with both kids . They light up when they know she’s coming over and can’t wait to get rid of us .
Kathryn was also great with our pets (a dog and a cat), which was an added bonus.
She always arrives on time, communicates well, and is completely reliable. We’ve never had a single issue.
My son and daughter go to Lidia, and truly, she is God-sent for my kids. She has become like the sister I don’t have in this country.
My son used to struggle with following instructions and engaging in conversations, and it was very challenging for me to correct him. Since being with Lidia, he has learned how to listen, follow instructions, and communicate better. She even taught him how to write, and now he can sit and focus for a long time, especially when building with Legos. He is very happy, and I can clearly see how much he has changed for the better.
My daughter also had challenges with pronunciation, and Lidia has helped her improve so much.
Lidia is very flexible and always tries her best to accommodate our needs, often going the extra mile. She is not just a “normal” childminder this is her calling. She truly knows what to do with kids, and I am so grateful for her.
I highly recommend Lidia if you want your children to be well looked after and to learn and grow in a loving environment. Thank you so much, Lidia!
We have worked with Ana for over a year now and we started when our son was one-year old. She has become of the central people in his life, and he adores spending time with her. Ana is kind, clever and professional; her prior experience running a school in Mexico allows her to understand our son's development in a comprehensive way. We also really value that he is exposed to both English and Spanish. She's a good communicator and it has been a joy to have her joining our family the past year.
Diego an
Jacquie has been tutoring my 6 year old twice a week for about 3 months now, and already I have seen a huge improvement in all areas of her learning but mostly her reading. She is super friendly and makes learning fun with her well organinsed lessons she plans every week. My daughter is always very enthusiastic for her sessions with Jacquie and never wants her to leave after her lesson. I would recommend Jacquie to anyone without hesitation.
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We feel incredibly lucky to have Liza as our childminder. She is everything we could ever hope for and more. Her home is always spotless, welcoming, and organised, which gives us great peace of mind every time we drop the kids off.
Liza is wonderfully punctual and reliable, and her flexibility has helped us countless times. She is always eager to help and goes above and beyond to accommodate our needs — including catering to our children’s special food requirements without any hesitation.
The kids absolutely adore their time with her. They never have a dull moment in her house; there’s always something fun, creative, or engaging happening. It’s clear how much thought and care she puts into making each day enjoyable.
We couldn’t recommend Liza more highly. She has been a true blessing to our family
Adele has been in my sons life for seven years now, from age 3 to 10 (at present), and we honestly couldn’t imagine our lives without her. She has consistently gone above and beyond in every possible way, providing not just outstanding care but genuine love, support and stability. My son absolutely adores her and she has truly become a part of our family. She supported me throughout three long years of my nursing degree, always going out of her way to help whenever she could, and she has also been there for me during other personal moments too, in more ways than you'd expect from a childminder, she's always ready to offer a chat, a listening ear or even just a comforting cup of tea.
She creates a warm, safe and fun environment where children genuinely thrive and I’ve always had complete trust in her, her family and the other chimps in her care. Her communication is brilliant, she’s incredibly reliable and she understands children in such a natural and intuitive way. I like to think my son has a real “home from home” experience when he’s with her.
We are so grateful for everything she has done for us, I couldn’t recommend her highly enough.
Adele, you're not just a childminder to us, definitely not just a friend, you became our family back in 2018 and we all love you to bits. I can't thank / praise you enough. Keep being you!
Amy
I'm so grateful that we found Michelle to look after our little one. From the moment we met, we all felt safe and looked after, and I was amazed how quickly our 10 month old settled into this new space. Now she's a chatty little toddler who is bouncing up and down in the car so excited to go and see Michelle!
Michelle is welcoming, professional, enthusiastic and flexible. Highly highly recommended.
Rosie
We needed help with our newborn because he was so needy that we were getting no sleep and he seemed constantly agitated. The moment Ellie held him, he instantly became calmer and Ellie addressed his needs so well, we had our first cry-less night in weeks. Also, she pointed out that part of his behaviour can be explained by reflux and gave us many practical tips to address his discomfort, something we wouldn’t have noticed and handled correctly otherwise . We as parents were also comfortable with Ellie taking care of our little one even though I was reluctant to get help at first place.
We are incredibly happy with Marjan. She is experienced, kind, and truly wonderful with children. Our daughter has never been with anyone outside the family before, so we were quite nervous but Marjan made the transition unbelievably easy.
From the very first session, she created a calm and loving environment, and our daughter now genuinely looks forward to her weekly time with her. It’s clear that Marjan knows exactly how to connect with little ones, and her warm personality makes her a joy to have around. We feel very lucky to have found her and couldn’t recommend her more highly.
