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.
I highly recommend Maria to anyone who needs a safe, trust-worthy and experienced pair of hands in looking after your little ones. I am a fist time mom without extended family living in London so I needed someone to guide me through all the do’s and don’ts of looking after a newborn - and boy, did she come to the rescue! Maria joined me and my husband from the first week after our baby was born to help and guide us along the way - from tricks on how to better set up the baby room, consumables for baby, to help in giving baby’s first bath, looking after the belly button and then advice on how to care for my little one when sick, she was my helping friend through it all (always caring, supportive and skilled on handling the nerves of a 1st time mom). She is always on time, always in good spirits and a great person to be around both for me and for my baby (who sometimes seems more at ease in her arms than in mine :) ) She was always very responsive and oftentimes her help goes beyond expectations; she was always there to help even when I needed advice over the phone and her care extends beyond ‘working hours’ , as not once it happened for her to check-up on us over the phone. She has valuable advice to offer also in terms of best foods for breastfeeding moms and I can tell you her lentil soup is one of the best I tried.
We have been with Jenny for a little over two years since my son turned 10 months old and he has thrived in Jenny’s environment. She is very warm, nurturing and calm with all the children she has and it’s like a home away from home. Jenny is very professional and knowledgable around child development which is shown in the activities she puts on including arts and crafts, story time, going to the park, museum visits etc but also learning how to draw/write and fine motor skills with jigsaws and other smaller puzzles. She fosters excellent relationships between the children and is fair and consistent in her care. There is always an open channel for communication and her fees are extremely clear and reasonable. We could not recommend her enough to anyone looking for a childminder. My son comes home with stories about his day and his friends, with pictures and the occasional homemade craft. We trust Jenny wholeheartedly and know our daughter will thrive here also when she is old enough.
Both my children attended Sue's setting from 1 year upwards. We loved the home from home setting and both children always enjoyed going to Sue's and the activities and toys they had available to them. It was a great start to their little lives!
I have also known Sue personally since being a small child and can therefore vouch for her lovely nurturing character and her commitment to providing excellent childcare.
Highly recommend Sue.
Charlie
We honestly couldn’t have asked for a better nanny for our 4 month old son. I met with about 6 people before we decided to go with Julie as she seemed the perfect fit. I was impressed by all her qualifications and professionalism, she takes her role seriously and that is something i value. From the very first day, she was calm, nurturing, and completely natural with him, which instantly put us at ease. She is incredibly attentive to his needs, follows routines perfectly, and always goes above and beyond to make sure he is happy, settled, and well cared for.
Our son absolutely adores her, and it’s clear how comfortable and secure he feels in her care. She communicates brilliantly, keeps us updated, and treats him with so much patience even when hes being fussy! As new parents, having someone we trust completely is priceless, and she has been great guidance helping us navigate parenthood.
We couldn’t recommend her highly enough!
Cherish
Our daughter started attending Eileen’s setting at 9 months old. Almost one year on, we are very sadly having to say goodbye due to needing extended hours for work, but we are so grateful that our daughter was able to start childcare here.
There are so many wonderful things about this setting, but here's a few highlights:
1. Eileen strikes a lovely balance of formality (policies, parent's evenings, daily reports, qualifications, routines) with informality (Whatsapp for daily images, daily drop off/pick up chats, messages when kids are off sick).
2. The children go outdoors almost every day, which our daughter LOVES and has really helped her physical development.
3. One day a week they go to a music class which our daughter also adores - she started singing before she could talk!
4. The daily routine is great, and our daughter naturally fell into the rhythm over the course of a few months.
5. The food is healthy and varied; we have been impressed by our daughter's willingness to taste any food and her enjoyment of fruit and vegetables
6. The reports are detailed and considered, and Eileen works with you if there are any things to work on
7. The affection Eileen and Amy have for the kids is obvious and it feels like the setting is a little family
8. The variety of toys and activities Eileen has is truly remarkable, and our daughter seems to be always busy
9. When I suffered a back injury, Eileen & Amy helped bring our daughter home for us
Thank you so much Eileen, Amy and team for giving our daughter such a happy, warm, start this year. We will always be grateful!
rparekh
We are so grateful to have found this daycare and especially Abi. From day one, Abi has been incredibly kind, patient, and attentive, making my child feel safe, loved, and happy. She truly treats the children as individuals and goes above and beyond to support their emotional and developmental needs.
The environment is always welcoming, clean, and well-organised, and I have complete peace of mind knowing my child is in such caring hands. Abi’s dedication, warmth, and genuine love for what she does really shine through every day. I couldn’t recommend her and this daycare highly enough.
Noor
I am very happy to provide this reference for Theresa, who has been our childminder for over five years.
My daughter started with Theresa when she was just nine months old and remained in her care until she started school. Our son then also joined her at nine months old and is now two years old. Throughout this time, both children attended three days per week, typically between 8:00am and 4:00pm, and made use of the free 30 hours funding once eligible. They also attended additional days during school holidays.
During their time with Theresa, our children were provided with a nurturing, safe, and stimulating environment. She offers a lovely, spacious playroom with a wide range of toys and resources suitable for all ages. The children regularly took part in crafts and educational activities, as well as weekly visits to a local church playgroup. They also visited another childminder weekly, giving them valuable opportunities to socialise and mix with other children.
One of the things we valued most was the personal and friendly approach Theresa provides. It truly feels like a home-from-home setting, with plenty of one-to-one attention, which gave us complete confidence that our children were being very well cared for. We were regularly kept updated with photos of the children enjoying different activities, and she also provided a lovely developmental book documenting their work, progress, and milestones over the years, which we will always treasure.
Our children have both thrived in her care, and we are incredibly grateful for the positive impact she has had on their early development. The only reason we are leaving is due to moving house to a completely different area, which unfortunately makes commuting to her setting very difficult.
I would highly recommend Theresa to any family looking for high-quality, caring childcare. We are extremely sad to be leaving her setting and will always be thankful for the care and support she has given our family.
Laura
Martina has been looking after my daughter for the past year. My daughter loves going to her and is always happy and comfortable there. She especially enjoys painting and playing with playdough. My daughter started attending when she was one year old and settled in very well. She enjoys playing alongside the other children and has formed positive interactions in the setting.
My son has been attending Shazya’s setting for the past eight months, and the care he has received has been outstanding. His communication skills have improved significantly — he comes home almost every day with new words, and at just two years old, he has even started singing the ABCs.
He has made remarkable progress during his time there. Shazya has always been incredibly supportive, flexible, and attentive, not only towards my son but also towards me as a parent. She has truly been a huge support system us, and I am extremely grateful for the care and encouragement she provides.
We are extremely grateful to Piri for the support she has given our son. He was struggling and behind in maths, English, and science, but Piri was patient, explained everything very clearly, and helped him catch up confidently. Thanks to her teaching, he has moved up two grades in his most recent exam.
Although Piri has only been with us for a short time, the impact she has made is remarkable. She now teaches our other two children as well, and we only wish she had more availability to fit in our fourth child too. We highly recommend her as a tutor.
Someone that doesn’t believe in online tutoring she proved me and my husband wrong.
Simonetta looked after our son from the time he was 14 months old and she is absolutely incredible. We were genuinely heartbroken to lose her as a childminder when we moved away from Edinburgh.
Our son, Ira, took a little while to settle in, but Simonetta was always so kind, loving and patient with him. She greeted us every day with the warmest, friendliest smile, which instantly put both Ira and us at ease.
Ira truly felt like part of the family, which is exactly why we chose a childminder over a nursery. We loved receiving videos of Simonetta’s daughter reading to him and seeing how naturally included and cared for he was. Simonetta also took the children out regularly — we loved seeing photos of their trips to the library, the park, and all the other adventures they went on.
She was also great at organising creative, messy play activities and always kept the days fun, engaging and stimulating. We miss Simonetta and cannot recommend her highly enough!
Thomas
Kelly is not just a childminder, she is an extension of your family. She will care for your child as if they are her own, instilling them with impeccable values, kindness, confidence, skills, knowledge and curiosity that will set them up for life. Our daughter has learned more from Kelly than we ever could have imagined, and I have never questioned for a single second whether we made the right decision in choosing her as a carer. I have, in fact, recommended her to multiple parents. Kelly and her whole family have made my daughter feel safe, happy and fulfilled since the moment she started at just under one-year old. Her home is cosy and welcoming, her manner is so gentle and kind and her skills are second to none. She has been our partner in raising our child, offering gentle guidance, strategies, encouragement and advice when we've asked for it. Without family nearby, Kelly has been our village. Her creative approach and application of learning across the EYFS curriculum keeps children engaged, entertained and stretches them immeasurably. Her communication is clear and comprehensive, providing daily pictures and updates. She is fair and accepting of all children, and flexible with parents too, understanding the challenges working parents face. If you are looking for a home away from home where your child can truly be themself, thrive and learn while having fun, look no further. We are only saying 'see you soon' to Kelly because we have moved, and our daughter has the confidence and drive to start a new chapter at nursery. We will miss her terribly. Any child would be lucky to be in her care.
Nanny Hannah is simply wonderful and has taught us so much through the first few years of parenthood with our two kids. If we could take her with us on our next moving adventure we would!! Couldn't ask for a more caring, compassionate, gentle human who has become part of our family. It's hard to find the balance between a caregiver who lets the parents be the 'hero' but also becomes a star of the kid's world. We miss you already!
Chappy
Hollie looks after my two children and she is amazing with them. She is warm and caring and the kids absolutely love going to Hollie’s. I’ve never seen my kids settle in so quickly with someone new. We could not be happier with Hollie’s care. Thank you so much, you’ve been absolutely wonderful.
Rochelle
We are very happy with Durrey and truly appreciate the care, patience, and warmth she shows every day. Our child feels safe, happy, and well looked after, which gives us great peace of mind. We would highly recommend her to other families. Thanks for looking after Eshaara so well❤️
Shonitha
Ffion is a fantastic babysitter, easy to communicate with, friendly and arrived promptly. She babysat for our 8 month old baby in the hotel while we could enjoy a family party and kept us updated throughout. Would definitely recommend her for babysitting jobs and hope to use her again if we need a babysitter next time we are in Swansea :)
I will forever be greatful for the service that Kay provided. While attending Kay's, Robin made new friends to play with. At the end of each day he would smile and chat non stop. Each week he will be out and about from safari park to soft play. He loved it. I absolutely recommend.
Shabana very happily came to my rescue to look after my 16 month old at the last minute. Being new to the world of needing nannies, I was very anxious, but Shabana was able to alleviate my fears. She was able to play learning games with my baby and take him out for a walk. We had a very good experience and would definitely recommend
