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.
Martina is genuinely the most amazing nanny you could hope to find. She is extremely loving and caring. And she brings infectious amounts of fun and energy, whilst also being responsible and conscientious in her childcare.
She was our children’s nanny for 6 years from babies onwards. We felt like we’d won the lottery! Our kids adored her, (and still do - and they are now teenagers) and felt deeply loved, secure and safe with her.
At the childrens’s school she was known by everyone as Mary Poppins. The teachers always remarked on what a wonderful and engaged nanny she was. Our children’s friends loved her, and she was very well respected by the parents.
She is truly world class.
As a very anxious first time mother I was naturally very distressed about what I would do when I returned to work. Rahma from the first instance was communicative and amenable to different options and approaches - she allowed me a viewing on the weekend and instantly I could see how wonderful the setting was. My son started at 9.5 months old with Rahma and he truly blossomed in her care. She is attentive, caring and I honestly do not know how I would have managed to return to work without her. She constantly updated us on how Sulaiman was managing, encouraged his development and was always kind enough to provide insight into how I could support him at home. My son would jump out of bed when I asked him in the mornings if he wanted to go to 'school'. Could not recommend Rahma more.
We have been with Hanane since our eldest was 2 until she started school, and we loved her care so much that we brought our second child to her at 11 months. She takes the children to local parks and playgroups and they always have a wonderful time.
Our youngest has been with her for three months and is already blossoming, her confidence and development have come on brilliantly. The children are truly loved and cared for like their own, the food always smells amazing on pick-up, and we cannot recommend her highly enough!
Siti
My son attended Gloria’s setting from August 2022 to December 2023, and the only reason we left was due to moving house. If we had stayed closer, he would have remained with her until starting school.
Gloria consistently showed us kindness, care, and respect, and made us feel like part of her family from the very beginning. Most importantly, my son truly thrived in her setting, which gave us great reassurance as parents.
We never experienced any issues with the care she provided. Gloria is also incredibly flexible and works with families to accommodate their needs, which made a big difference for us.
She has been wonderful, and I have happily recommended her to friends in the area looking for childcare.
I honestly couldn’t recommend Vanna enough 🤍
Leaving your baby with someone from such a young age is one of the hardest things as a parent. My daughter started with Vanna at just 9 months old, and as you can imagine I was so nervous; they’re so little at that age and need constant care, attention, and love.
Vanna came highly recommended to me, and I was told I’d love her within seconds… and that couldn’t have been more true.
She is genuinely one of the kindest, calmest, most nurturing people I’ve ever met. The way she speaks to the children is so soft and reassuring, and you can just feel how safe and cared for they are in her presence.
My daughter absolutely adores her. There was even a moment where I knocked on the door and she wanted to go straight to Vanna instead of me(!), and as a mum that says everything. That level of trust and comfort doesn’t happen unless someone is truly incredible.
They’re always out doing lovely activities and going to different places, and I get updates throughout the day which gives me so much reassurance. Vanna never minds messages, is always responsive and just takes everything in her stride, no matter how chaotic life with little ones can be!
I am very particular about who looks after my children (I wouldn’t even leave them with some friends!), so the fact that my daughter goes to Vanna four days a week and has done since she was so young says it all.
She is reliable, caring, patient, and honestly an absolute angel for what she does.
If you’re looking for someone to trust with your child, Vanna is that person. I recommend her all day, every day 🤍
Anthonia is a very reliable childcare provider. She attended to my two children during the two week half term. They were very excited to have Anthonia around, she took them out and prepared their lunch. She always on time. I will highly recommend anyone looking for a reliable childcare provider to reach out to Gentlestars 😊
Anthony
Amanda has worked for our family for 4 years, she helped our son develop into a wonderful boy from nursery all the way to Year 3. She deveoped a great relationship with our son where he felt, secure, safe and supported. She is very sociable and had wonderful conversations with our son which helped his vocabulary and social skills.
Amanda made sure she developed a genuine connection with our son, birthday and occasion were remembered and used a way of creating cards, she would even remember to bring small gifts back for our son which was wonderful and so generous.
She is kind, patient, and attentive, was always ensuring our son’s wellbeing and
happiness were her top priority. Whether helping with routines, engaging him in activities, or simply providing a caring presence, she consistently went above and
beyond.
We feel extremely fortunate to have had Amanda with us and cannot recommend
her highly enough to any future family. She would be a wonderful addition to any
household. We will carry maintaining a relationship with Amanda for babysitting on the weekend.
Our son was with Dawn for nearly a year, and during that time he always seemed happy, settled, and content in her care. Dawn also helped us with pick-ups and drop-offs, which was really useful, and something we checked with her multiple times to ensure she was happy to continue doing.
We really thought a lot of Dawn. Dawn then took three weeks off for personal reasons.. no issues there at all but on the weekend before she was due to return, she very suddenly terminated our contract, citing a breakdown in the relationship. This came as a complete shock to us, especially as our communication had always been friendly and positive—she would message about non-work-related things, and was even invited to our son’s christening.
The sudden termination left us without childcare at very short notice, which was extremely stressful and upsetting for our family. Dawn asked for £600 to cover the 4 weeks notice or we send Ezra to her for the 4 weeks & she will claim funding (we didn’t send him, see the next paragraph.) There was also a dispute over payment following this, as we did not agree with being asked to pay after the contract had been ended so abruptly. This has now been settled, but added further stress at an already difficult time.
Since leaving, I was approached by another parent who occasionally saw Dawn with the children at playgroups. She shared concerns, from one parent to another, that Dawn had previously terminated other contracts suddenly and mentioned instances where a child in her care was not comforted when upset and spoken to in a way that raised concern. While I cannot personally verify this, hearing this has been very upsetting and has made me question things further.
Overall, while our son appeared happy during his time there, the way the contract was suddenly terminated, the lack of prior communication, and the stress caused afterwards has left us feeling that the situation was handled unfairly. I would advise other parents to ensure they have clear agreements in place and to be aware that arrangements may change very quickly.
Florence is an exceptional childcare provider who goes above and beyond in every way. She is incredibly caring, warm, and family oriented, creating a safe and nurturing environment where children truly thrive. My daughter has been with her for the past 6 years, and the level of care and dedication she has shown throughout has been outstanding.
She is reliable, trustworthy, and deeply committed to the wellbeing and development of the children she looks after. It’s clear she genuinely loves what she does, and that shows in the strong, lasting relationships she builds with both children and parents. I have always had complete peace of mind knowing my daughter is in her care. I cannot recommend her highly enough. Thank you for providing such exceptional service and care over the years.
Rahma has been looking after my son (28 months) since he was only 10 months old, and I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better start for him. He’s been so happy in her care, and I’ve seen such a lovely change in his confidence and development. Her home feels really welcoming, and he always enjoys playing with the other children and all the different toys and activities. What really stands out to me is Rahma’s balance she’s warm and caring, but also firm when needed, which I really value. She keeps the children engaged with lots of fun activities, and he especially loves things like water play, drawing, and puzzles. It’s clear he feels comfortable and secure with her, which means everything to me as a parent. Rahma is also great at communicating. She builds a strong connection with the children and encourages kindness and good behaviour in a really natural way. I feel reassured knowing that if he’s ever upset or unwell, he’s in safe and caring hands.
I also really appreciate the daily updates knowing what he’s eaten, how he’s slept, and what he’s been up to helps me feel connected to his day. Overall, I’m genuinely so grateful for the care she’s given my son. She’s been a big part of his early years, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to other parents.
Nicole helps out on two mornings to give some variety and structure to our homeschooled daughter. She's done many arts and crafts and sat and played various board games. This has all helped her redevelop her resilience, patience and confidence that she seemed to had lost in a mainstream setting. Nicole also offers babysitting and pet setting. Thoroughly recommend her.
Asmau very careful person and has a lot of experience with working with children. My child was very happy when she there. Also, her place and garden very clean and tidy so my child can have more space to have fun. Asmau keeps me updated so i always feel peace in mind when im at
work . Highly recommended !!!
My son started with Rowan when he was just over a year, she has such a lovely home from home environment and he has flourished under her care. He was very reserved initially but with her gentle encouragement he now joins in all the groups and clubs they go to and plays well with the other children. I would recommend to anyone who wants that homey supportive feel as I was a bit anxious about my son going to a Nursery as he can be timid and feel it would overwhelm him, RowRow's is the best environment and he loves it so much. Rowan is one of the 3 people my son actively reaches for and runs to for hugs so I think that speaks volumes!
My two daughters have attended Clare’s lovely home before and after school since they were in reception. They are now in year 2 and 4 and love their “Clare days”.
Clare provides a warm and nurturing environment. The children are offered all sorts of different activities such as arts and crafts, games and lots of outdoor play. Clare always makes a great effort on the children’s birthdays which is a lovely added touch and shows how much she genuinely cares about the children she looks after.
I am incredibly grateful for the care and support Rabeya provided to my son and me during a very important time in our lives. When I made the decision to return to university as a single parent, I was naturally anxious about balancing my studies with my responsibilities as a mother. Rabeya made that transition not only possible, but smooth and reassuring.
Over the three years she cared for my son, she showed exceptional kindness, reliability, and genuine dedication. My son formed a strong bond with her and her family, which gave me great peace of mind. She provided a safe, warm, and relaxed environment where he felt comfortable and happy. She also went above and beyond by preparing meals, organising play activities, taking him to the park, and collecting him from school and bringing him to her home.
Thanks to Rabeya, I was able to focus on my university work without constant worry or compromise. Her support meant everything to us—she truly became our rock during that period, and I will always be grateful for her help.
I would recommend Rabeya without hesitation to any parent looking for a caring, trustworthy, and dependable childminder. She creates a nurturing environment where children can thrive, and her positive impact on my son’s life has been invaluabl
I enlisted Lisa for a weekend for some reinforcements to care for my 2.5 year old toddler and 10 week old baby. She was very prompt with responses and also very punctual. She picked up the children’s patterns and rhythm quickly and got stuck in. Very flexible moving between baby and toddler. Highly recommend and will definitely get her help again in the near future!
Sin Yee
Mahalia is reliable, kind, and clearly passionate about looking after the children in her care. It gives me real peace of mind knowing my daughter is so well looked after.
I would highly recommend Mahalia to any parents looking for a trustworthy and wonderful childminder.
Donna
Anees is a fabulous childminder who provides home cooked meals and plenty of activities (indoors and in her well-kitted garden) to keep little ones busy and learning. Anees has looked after my daughter from 10 months up to 3 and in school holidays, she now looks after my 1.5 Yr old son. She is so kind and an absolute amazing lady, we cannot recommend her highly enough.
My eldest child attended Claire's for 6 years, and my youngest is still there and has attended for 3 years. Claire is a very reliable, dedicated and experienced child carer. She is also very down to earth and approachable.
My kids loved attending. Highly recommended.