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.
Marlena has been taking care of our daughter Nuria for the last 18 months, until she is now ready for nursery. During that time Nuria has been incredibly happy and well looked after, and she always made sure Nuria had plenty of social interaction and playdates. The depth of Marlena's experience has been shown in how Nuria has grown up - including most recently with potty training. Marlena is a kind, funny, professional and punctual nanny and communication with her has always been straightforward. She has been an indispensable part of our family and a huge support to us as working parents with busy schedules. We echo the other reviews below that the next family who are lucky enough to find Marlena will really have a fantastic experience, and we are of course very sad to see her go!
Grace
We were incredibly fortunate to have had Nidhi as our nanny. She came twice a week and was consistently reliable, caring, and attentive to our two children. She prepared meals for them, cleaned up dishes afterward, and handled bath time and bedtime with patience and calm.
Beyond daily routines, she truly engaged with our children—playing with them, reading books together, and creating a safe and nurturing environment. She always made sure toys were tidied up and left our home organised, which we really appreciated.
Our children were comfortable and happy with her, and we felt complete peace of mind knowing they were in such capable and caring hands. We would highly recommend Nidhi to any family looking for a trustworthy, kind, and dependable nanny.
Kindi
Finding Gabby to look after our son was one of the best things that happened to us.
The love and care she had for him was clear on his smiles every time he saw her when we arrived at her house.
The other kids that she looks after were also so amazing and due to the age difference they treated our son like he was their little brother and were always excited to have him there.
Gabby is not only a great childminder but a great person as well.
It was really hard when the time to start at the nursery came and his time with Gabby ended and I would 100% would recommend and use her services again in the future.
I found looking for someone to trust with my baby so incredibly daunting when I had to return to work but from the moment we met Radia all our anxieties vanished. She has provided a second home filled with warmth, laughter, and genuine love and care.
Our daughter happily and calmly leaves us to hug Radia every morning, which is the best review we could get. We are consistently blown away by the creativity and dedication Radia brings to childminding. Every day is a new adventure—whether it’s sensory play, outdoor exploration, or clever educational games and the photos and videos we got cheered us up everyday. The friendships our daughter has found with Radia, the team and with the other children are wonderful.
Radia creates such a nurturing environment that our child has flourished socially and emotionally. We feel incredibly lucky to have had her in our lives and wish we could keep her with us!
On a more technical note:Healthy food is served daily and we get a full report of how she has eaten. The setting is warm, inviting and cosy but also very much organised like a nursery so you get the best of both worlds.
I am astonished by how hard Radia and her team work and how dedicated they all are to the children. She has been an absolute gift. Thankyou from our whole hearts Radia for taking such incredible care of our baby. We are forever grateful.
My son has been attending this childminder full time since September 2022. He started when he was 1 year and 2 months old, and now he is already 4 years old. Throughout all this time, he has always been happy to go there every single day and often doesn’t want to leave her house.
Badia is not only caring for my son but also teaching him so much. Thanks to her support and daily activities, he developed very quickly from an early age — he learned to count to ten, recognize colours and shapes, and gained strong social and learning skills that continue to help him now.
The childminder always takes the children out to parks, playgroups, and libraries. Her garden is like a real playground, with a swing, slide, sandpit, and water play, which the children absolutely love.
Badia is extremely professional, caring, and truly loves children. We often compare her to a nanny — in fact, we call her “nanny.” We trust her completely, and in September our daughter will also be starting with Badia. We would not hesitate to send our daughter to her and highly recommend her to other families.
Julia
As a parent, all you ever wish is to spend every moment with your child; in the modern world, that simply isn’t always possible.
So when you have to leave your child in someone else’s care, the greatest hope is that they will be loved, respected and nurtured as if they were their own.
We have been incredibly blessed to find Lauren. From the very first moment we met her, we knew she was the person we wanted to help care for our little boy. We will always be so grateful that a space opened up for us!
Lauren is helping to shape our wonderful son into the strong, respectful and kind man he is becoming. She creates gentle boundaries that allow him to confidently explore the world around him, while encouraging his independence and growth. She nourishes his curiosity and his tummy (the turkey curry is a definite 10/10!).
From soft play adventures and arts and crafts to woodland walks and farm visits, we always look forward to hearing about the fun he’s had through her daily diary updates.
Lauren truly is a special lady, our very own Mary Poppins. When we leave our son in her care while we head off to work, we do so with complete peace of mind, knowing he is in the very best hands.
There simply aren’t enough words to express how grateful we are for the role she plays in raising our son.
We were really happy to leave our daughter in the care of Corin for the best part of two years (1-3 years old). She became very fond of him and thrived in his care. Corin was out and about every day, spent as much time outside as the weather allowed and generally made sure the children's days were full of enriching experiences. He was easy to get on with and friendly. My partner and I highly recommend him.
Amanda Jane has been looking after my two little boys for a couple of months now. She is very thorough in her care for them, they love her box of toys and she read to them which they love. Amanda Jane is always on time and gives excellent communication on handovers, she is super reliable. She even helps with my cat and dog while in the home.
Sophie has been babysitting for my 4 year old whirlwind of a little girl weekly. My daughter can be quite an energetic handful, but Sophie’s naturally calm nature is very good for children. We cannot recommend Sophie enough. My daughter absolutely adores Sophie, and always looks forward to seeing her.
From a parent’s perspective she is punctual, reliable and has good communication. If you happen to meet Sophie and find her appearance young, do not be worried because she is wise beyond her years, has a very hardworking ethic, and uses her own initiative. If anything being a teenager has helped my daughter as she views Sophie as her fun friend. I can vouch that Sophie is calm, capable, and we trust her with our daughter’s care completely.
Eleanor
Geneane is taking care of our 10 month old boy most days of the week and she has been great with him. Even been able to put him to nap twice in a day which has been challenging in the past! Geneane is always on time and has done exactly what we have asked. Definetly recommended
Alex
Very rude, asked if my children are "spoiled brats". Asked 100 personal questions. She knows my address and all. I asked for invoice, then she asked why I need those? Isn't illigal to refuse an invoice if you are offering childcare? I told her have a nice day, then she ended with "have a bad day". If she thinks childrens are spoiled brats ,she shouldn't be here tough..
We were in a situation where we urgently needed childcare for a few weeks, and we feel incredibly lucky to have found Zhivjanka. From the very first day, she was warm, calm and reassuring - exactly what both a young child and parents need.
In fact, there was hardly any settling-in period at all. From day one, our one-year-old son ate really well, slept well, and seemed completely comfortable - as if he had always been there. He was consistently happy, relaxed and content when we dropped him off and picked him up, which gave us real peace of mind.
Zhivjanka looked after our son over a three-week period and created a lovely, home-from-home environment. She was extremely attentive to his needs, and the food she prepared was always varied, nutritious and clearly very tasty - he ate everything with great enthusiasm. She also offered a lovely range of age-appropriate activities that clearly engaged him and supported his development.
Communication was excellent throughout, and we always felt informed and supported. As a parent, what mattered most to me was knowing that my child was genuinely cared for, not just supervised - and that is exactly what we experienced.
We would not hesitate to recommend Zhivjanka to other families, and should our circumstances change in the future, we would absolutely love to return. Overall, the care she provided was truly outstanding, thank you!
Geraldine has been caring for our three children and has been a true blessing to our family for six years.
We first met Geraldine when my oldest son, now turning seven, was a baby. He immediately took to her and sat calmly and comfortably in her arms. It was clear from the outset that she is naturally wonderful with children. The setting was immaculately clean, and Geraldine herself was very calm and pleasant to talk to. We had a good feeling straight away.
We have had various experiences with childcare providers, but Geraldine never disappointed us. She was with us through the birth of both of our daughters and supported us during some of the most uncertain times, such as the arrival of a new baby. Throughout all these years, she was never late, always informed us well in advance about any time off, and even went above and beyond by trying to find a replacement when she was on holiday. This often worked out, as Geraldine has a wide support network of other childminders. As a result, the children in her care also had opportunities to socialise with peers, as she and other childminders regularly attended various activities together.
Geraldine is very physically fit, always on the move and full of energy. She proved wonderfully flexible during unpredictable times, such as hospital stays. At the same time, having successfully raised five children of her own, she is mature, patient, and deeply experienced. Her calm nature always put my children at ease. My youngest, who would not normally even allow my husband to take her into a different room from me, became so comfortable with Geraldine that she would look at the door and wait for her every morning!
We no longer required Geraldine’s services when I stopped working. Saying goodbye to her was hard. But we are certain that Geraldine will be of immense help to another family, just as she was to ours.
Julia
We cannot recommend China highly enough. She worked in our home for 18 months, caring for our child from age two until they started nursery, and she exceeded our expectations in every way.China is confident, bubbly, and incredibly caring. She formed a wonderful bond with our child and was always attentive, patient, and nurturing. She has a natural ability with children and made us feel completely at ease knowing our child was in such capable hands.In addition to outstanding childcare, Chi is an amazing cook (I miss her cooking even now) and kept our home consistently tidy and well organised. She is proactive, reliable, and takes great pride in her work. Her warm personality meant she was liked by everyone she met, and she fit seamlessly into our family life. China is truly exceptional at what she does, and any family would be extremely lucky to have her. We are very grateful for everything she did for us and wholeheartedly recommend her without hesitation.
We have known Fiona for nearly 5 years now - my eldest son went to Nona' Nest from the age of 1 until he went to school last September and my youngest is now 2 and currently goes 4 days each week. I am so glad I found Fiona because both boys have loved going to Nona's Nest. I have always felt comfortable leaving them there knowing they are in such good hands. Each each day is different and gives them a variety of experiences which is great. Fiona is a very positive and upbeat person and I would not hesitate to recommend Fiona as a childminder.
Our daughter has been with Abby for the past two years, and choosing her as our childminder has been one of the best decisions we have ever made for our little girl. From the very first moment she stepped into Abby’s setting, she was completely at ease. She never once hesitated about being left at Abbys, if anything, it was more difficult trying to get her to leave at the end of the day!
Abby has become such an important part of our daughter’s life, and the positive impact she has had on her development is remarkable. As a Welsh-speaking family, we were incredibly grateful that Abby provided care entirely through the medium of Welsh without a second thought, even if it meant changing languages throughout the day to suit the children in her care. This meant the world to us and ensured our daughter felt comfortable, understood, and supported from day one.
What truly sets Abby apart is the extraordinary effort she puts into planning enriching, educational, and fun experiences every single day. Our daughter has enjoyed a wide range of thoughtfully prepared activities, themes, trips, and tasks that keep the children engaged from morning to afternoon.
Thanks to Abby’s dedication, patience, and careful planning, our daughter—despite being only two years old—can already recognise some numbers up to 10, identify her written name, and trace patterns and lines with confidence. As two teachers ourselves, we fully appreciate how much time, energy, and expertise goes into creating such purposeful, meaningful learning opportunities. Abby does all of this while being a busy mother of three, and not once in two years has she let us down.
We will forever be grateful for the love, nurture, and educational foundation Abby has given our daughter. She has provided the best start in life that we could ever have wished for, wrapped in warmth, kindness, and genuine care. Our daughter adores her, and leaving will be incredibly emotional for us all.
Abby is an exceptional childminder—dedicated, reliable, caring, and truly passionate about what she does. We couldn’t recommend her highly enough.
MaryAnn has a beautiful heart, and nurtures children with all their needs and likes being met, beyond all expectations. MaryAnn is 100% trustworthy, professional, calm anc always positive. MaryAnn is always thoughtful in the activities she plans with children, and my children made the best memories with her on walks to the park, feeding the ducks, creative play and learning at her house, and all the beautiful and clean resources she has in her nursery, meant that they never wanted to leave when it come to me collecting them! MaryAnn is particularly understanding and accommodating, for SEN children, as she knew how to calm and support my children, in the best wav for them as individuals with ADHD and Autism. Į would always recommend MaryAnn in a heartbeat, as my children were always 100% safe, loved, happy and most importantly
cared for in the best possible way.
Miri looked after Evie last Friday evening for 4 hours (first time we left her with anyone we don’t know well), and she did an amazing job! She also just immediately put me at ease and pretty much finished my sentences when I was explaining how to do certain things or about Evie’s quirks, so she is clearly very experienced. She was proactive with sending updates and photos to put us as ease, and is generally also a lovely person to just chat with! Definitely a good choice. Thank you Miri!
Liina
