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.
Thank you for the detailed report on Timi’s progress as well as all the care and support.
Timi bonded well with Mel, as she understood him and how to mange him.
Timi always looked forward to going with Mel every morning,
They went to various parks, kids group, and he enjoyed every bit of it.
His needs were considered and not neglected or over looked.
Mel sends daily updates including pictures of activities, food eaten, all relevant care in the day, to help busy parents have an overview of their child's day
TIMi has now moved on to Nursery and still asks in the morning if he was going to Mel's setting.
My son is picky with food, but would still get his preference of food for him.
Lovechil
Maddy and her lovely 6 year old daughter Violet have been coming a few times a week for a combination of homeschool help, and after school pick ups. She’s also had the children some holidays - taking them across London to places on public transport such as parks, the library, museums. Maddy is reliable and consistent, she can hold boundaries with the children, and has good communication with me about what she and the children have been doing, such as craft activities, playing with toys and reading. My children love her because she’s funny and engaging. Her daughter is a brilliant addition and the children all play well together.
Miss Minna is a phenomenal tutor. I only wish she came into our lives sooner. She has boosted my daughter's maths confidence in ways that I can't even quantify. Minna is patient, kind and nurturing. She encourages my daughter to simply try which was always a hurdle for her, and now she's approaching her SATs with a positive attitude.
Even though my daughter is starting secondary school in September, I think Miss Minna is stuck with us for a good while yet!
James has been an excellent maths tutor for my daughter, providing focused SATs preparation in a way that is both engaging and enjoyable. His patient and fun teaching style has really helped build her confidence, and it’s been great to see her not only improve but also genuinely look forward to her lessons. Most importantly, his approach delivers real results. I would highly recommend James to anyone looking for a supportive and effective tutor.
My daughter has been going here since she was 1 years old and shes nearly 3 years old, she loves it here! I felt hesitant to take my daughter to a childminder at first untill I met Natasha and shes made me feel so comfortable, Natasha is very nuturing and has great communication skills. It is a very homley environment and my daughter loves Natasha and enjoys the activities and food there too! Thank You Natasha for having us, were so blessed to have you!
I’m disappointed with how this situation was handled. While I understand that not every childcare setting is the right fit for every child, I feel the approach taken lacked communication and flexibility.
My son is only one year old, and the behaviours described—needing comfort, becoming upset, and requiring attention—are all age-appropriate. It would have been helpful to see more understanding of this, particularly as young children naturally take time to settle into new environments. There had also been a gap in his attendance due to a number of reasons, which would likely have contributed to him being more unsettled.
I was also concerned that responsibility appeared to be linked to my son in relation to another child’s accident. At his age, he is not capable of understanding or controlling situations in that way, and I feel this was unfairly presented. Accidents do happen with young children, and while upsetting, it is not appropriate to attribute this to the needs of a one-year-old.
This situation arose during a difficult time for our family following a recent bereavement, which had been communicated and understandably affected my son’s behaviour.
Communication was a key issue. I was informed via text message that it would be his last day, with no prior verbal discussion, and I was not made aware that a decision had been reached to end his placement. There was no opportunity to explore possible solutions, adjustments, or a gradual resettling process, which was disappointing.
The timing was particularly difficult, as I was due to return to work the following week, leaving very little time to arrange alternative childcare.
Overall, while I appreciate the honesty in saying the setting may not have been suitable, I would have expected a more supportive, communicative, and considerate approach—especially given my son’s age and the circumstances at the time. I would encourage other parents to consider their individual needs and their child’s stage of development carefully when choosing this setting.
Ms Corinna has been doing a fantastic job with my son. He really enjoys his lessons and gets excited beforehand, which speaks volumes. He has a speech delay, and the progress he’s made has been incredible. We’re also seeing a noticeable difference at school. We’re very grateful for her help and would definitely recommend her.
We booked Valia on short notice for two consecutive days, and she was fantastic. She arrived a little early both days and immediately connected with our 1 year old. She kept him entertained, was patient and gentle, and he was completely at ease with her. Truly reliable and great support. Thank you Valia!
Sofia
Both my daughters have been cared for by Louise from babies when I first returned to work each time after maternity leave and she has been nothing short of exceptional: incredibly supportive in all aspects of their care, warm and friendly, and always reliable. She provides a very fun and enriching home from home environment and really tunes in to each individual child’s needs and likes and dislikes and tailors accordingly. They are always out and about and involved in the local community such as toddler groups. I have always felt fully trusting of Louise and know that my children are safe and well cared for with her. My children love attending her setting and I would not hesitate to recommend her.
Sam has been my regular sitter , but I just recently had her start cooking for us on the days my daughters been at nursery. Had an absolutely amazing experience. Her food is delicious, with a wide range of variety & she’ll let u know exactly what ingredients she needs & how expert she is. Spice level is exactly what we ask for, and i had such a great experience that ive even asked her to cook on days she isnt babysitting
We were let down at the last minute by another childminder and introduced via a neighbour whose children were with Rusna. She was immediately welcoming and made us feel at ease. My daughter was 1 years old at the time (she is now almost 4!). I was concerned about leaving her but she took to Rusna and her family as her own and we were all instantly at ease, with the family immediately treating all children as part of their family. Their dedication, generosity and care is unparalleled. My daughter used to resist naps with us and with immense patience, Rusna helped regulate her naps and was pivotal in making her first steps happen, her speech development and hee potty training. Rusna is incredibly capable and focuses on rhe welfare, development and socialisation of the children in her care. What the children won't do at home (like eat!), they will willingly do with her, food especially as she makes delicious food and children in her care get a great balanced diet and try different things, even if they don't at home! She is kind but has good discipline and the children listen to her which means they all interact with each other very well too. Her home is spotless and there are a lot of toys and activities for the children and all very organised. The house is super convenient for transport, parking and accessibility too. Rusna is a great communicator about our child and always cares and alerts us about the right things. She is super flexible too and has also helped us with school pickups, playgroup and classes which is incredible for a working parent and nothing is ever too much trouble. Really don't know what we would ever have done without her. She has availability now as the children in her care are starting to enter school. Any family would be super lucky to snap her up as their childminder. If you are torn between nursery and a childminder, this extra time in a homely setting but with other children and access to playgroup etc was a great midway point that then really helped her transition to half day nursery at a later date. She's had the best of both worlds. We were very fortunate to be referred to her and have an immense amount of gratitude to her and her family. I am proud that she has had them as role models. They will be in our and our daughter's lives forever now and the other children are her best friends.
Please don't hesitate if you have any questions. Would highly recommend Rusna in a heartbeat.
I’ve never used another childminder so I can’t compare, but I wouldn’t ever want to. Ruth has been the biggest help to our family we could have ever asked for.
Not only does she do the hours we pay for her to look after both our children at different times at different ages, she has been a friend for advice with all the regressions/progressions (her explanation)
We love her and are so happy her and her family have been part of our children’s lives while growing into school children.
LolHart
Both Poppy and Nawal work so hard to make every day special for my little one. Poppy is so caring and amazing at settling her when she’s upset at the beginning of the day. The whole place has such a lovely atmosphere and you really feel like they care so much about your baby unlike other nursery’s I have visited.
We feel incredibly lucky to have found Natasha (whom our children affectionately call “Aunty”). From the very beginning, she has gone above and beyond to create a warm, safe, and nurturing environment for our three children. It’s clear how much she genuinely cares—she doesn’t just look after them, she truly invests in their happiness, growth, and well-being.
Each of our kids have such different personalities and needs, and Natasha somehow manages to support each of them in exactly the way they need. Whether it’s making a meal from scratch, planning creative activities, or simply offering a listening ear after a long day, she does it all with patience and kindness.
Our youngest has a dairy allergy and fortunately finding a wonderful childminder like Natasha, who is passionate about Forest schooling, has been an ideal environment to support him, his gut and immune system. Before starting, Natasha asked extensively about our child’s likes/needs and we were delighted to find that on the first day of settling in, she had made his favourite meal of mince/keema. She even got smoked salmon for his morning snack (as he has quite an eccentric taste for food!) and thankfully with her care, kindness and experience, he is thriving and moving steadily up the milk ladder! We are eternally grateful for her wisdom, professionalism, knowledge, input and support.
What really stands out is the little extra touches—thoughtful updates, photos, fun outings, and the way she celebrates their milestones as if they were her own. Our children absolutely adore her, and as parents, there’s no greater comfort than knowing they are in such capable and caring hands. They even ask for “Aunty” Natasha on their days off and they have spent many weekends with her happily.
Natasha isn’t just a childminder to us—she’s become an important part of our family. Natasha is truly like a sister and like a maternal Aunt for my kids. We couldn’t recommend her more highly. Thank you Natasha for always being there. You’re absolutely amazing!!!