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.
Both of my boys started with Carol when they were 1 (now nearly 3 and 2) and I honestly don’t know what we would have done without her. From the very start they settled in well and it’s been amazing to see how much they’ve grown since being there.
Their social confidence has really improved, they’ve made friends, and their speech has developed so much. She does loads of different activities with them like crafts, outdoor play (big outdoor space) etc, and she always makes sure the food is homemade and healthy, some how she got them to eat cucumber, which I have still not mastered.
The little touches are great, photos, updates, diaries for the day and the gifts they bring home for special days (fathers day etc).
Most importantly, my boys are always excited to go in the mornings and come out with big smiles at the end of the day. Knowing they’re safe, happy and thriving makes all the difference, and I’d recommend Carol to anyone without hesitation.
Amelia has looked after my 4 and 2 year old two days a week for the last year. She is excellent at communicating and sending daily updates. My children are happy to go to her house and have made friends with some of the other children. I would recommend Amelia to other parents looking for a childminder.
We had such a great experience with Fernanda! She bonded with our baby so well, taking the time to let her feel comfortable first instead of rushing to pick her up (unlike many nannies we met). Fernanda was always calm, tidy, helpful and punctual. I only wish we had found her earlier! Now that our daughter has started nursery, we really miss her. Highly recommend!
Natalia
Our little girl has been with Soodi since January and we could not be happier with Soodi and her team. Each day is filled with fun and adventures both in and out of the setting. Soodi shows shows so much love to our little one and makes me feel so reassured as an anxious parent. Any child would be lucky to be with Soodi as she is one in a million.
Consider yourself exceptionally lucky if you land Rachel! She is incredible with children and so easy to talk to as an adult. Would leave my children with her in a heart beat. The only reason I let go of this gem was because we moved out of the area.
Boffie
Chris has been looking after our two girls for over four years and has been absolutely wonderful. From the very beginning, she has been caring and extremely reliable. It’s safe to say she has truly become part of our family - so much so that she’s invited to our housewarmings and birthday parties. We couldn’t recommend her more.
Cecile
Jamielee has looked after my little one since he was about 2 and a half, he’s just turned 5. She is an absolute superstar. I can trust her with anything, she’s done the nursery school run, she’s taken him to swimming lessons, she’s made him meals and put him to bed. He loves her and so do we.
LizB
I am so happy with Zi and the nursery she created.
My son is Autistic and non-verbal. The space he is in helps him with his regulation and enjoyment. Zi has a big space where he can run around and explore. She provided maybe toys, play activities and educational material that he enjoyed. In addition she has a big garden that is perfect for him to be in an open space and enjoy the big trampoline she has set there.
Zi provided food and outside trips for the kids.
Zi is kind, attentive to yours and kids needs and flexible. It was very smooth liaising with her.
I am so happy to have found her and I am able to send my son there when I need childcare.
Ella
Renu is an amazing and loving childminder in Stevenage. Both my kids went to her, and they loved it every day. My son started with her at 18 months and settled so quickly—she cared for him like her own, cooked healthy home meals (he especially loved her rotis!), and always encouraged him to eat fresh fruits and veggies. Four years later, we sent our daughter too, and she was just as happy.
Renu provides a warm, creative, and child-friendly setting, takes kids out for activities, and is incredibly approachable, flexible, and professional. We feel so lucky to have found her and highly recommend her!
Rebecca is such a wonderful childminder! We saw our son thrive during his time in her care for over 2 years. She always took him to do cool activities at the library, park, city farm etc. on top of the activities at her home. I cannot recommend her highly enough!
Rebecca is very patient, she’s a skilled educator and an amazing cook. The list goes on and on. Any family would be lucky to have her look after their child.
Our son has now started school with a lot of confidence and she played a big part in preparing him for that.
Melody
Aine agreed a start date with me, then with only 12hrs notice the night before starting told me she can no longer work until a few weeks later. I had to work and had no childcare or family to fall back on and she knew this as I'm a single working mother. Without being rude I explained how upset and disappointed I was and how it's not acceptable to do that. She blocked me and I never heard back since. Totally unacceptable behaviour.
Yaz
Jiba is truly the best carer anyone could ever ask for. She lovingly cared for my three children from the time they were little until they grew into adults. Throughout the years, she nurtured them with the same love, attention, and dedication that a mother would.
Her reliability, kindness, and unwavering commitment to their well being have been remarkable. Jiba has been a constant source of support for our family, and we will always be deeply grateful for the positive and lasting impact she has had on our lives.
Janine has been an absolute godsend for our family. She has looked after both of my children - my eldest, now 6, and my youngest who is almost 3, and I couldn’t ask for a more caring, patient, and dedicated childminder.
Her home is warm, fun, and full of activities that keep the children busy, learning, and happy. Every day is different, from creative play and crafts to outdoor adventures, and she always finds ways to bring out the best in each child. Both of mine absolutely adore her, and it’s been amazing to watch them grow in confidence under her care.
As a parent, it’s such a relief to know your children are safe, loved, and genuinely excited to go each day, and that’s exactly how it is with Janine. She’s become such a special part of our children’s early years, and we feel so lucky to have found her. I couldn’t recommend her highly enough.
Ovuokio has been wonderful for our daughter - O is caring, patient, reliable, conscientious and so good at what she does. Maia was looked after by Ovuokio on a weekly basis and we felt in such good hands, the atmosphere among the children together is very special and O was brilliant at responding to Maia’s needs and wants, and creating a lively, stimulating and fun environment to be in. We are very grateful to have Ovuokio as our first experience with childcare, and cannot recommend highly enough.
We are beyond grateful to have found such a wonderful childminder. My son had a very hard time separating from me, especially as he was still breastfeeding and incredibly shy and clingy. I was genuinely anxious about how he would settle—but thanks to her gentle approach, he blossomed in ways I couldn’t have imagined.
I’ll admit I was initially a bit apprehensive, as she appeared quite young. However, any concerns quickly disappeared once I saw how knowledgeable, professional, and naturally gifted she is with children. She creates such a warm and structured environment, and her genuine care shines through in everything she does. In addition, she works alongside two wonderful assistants who are both very experienced and equally nurturing. My son absolutely loved spending time with the whole team—they made him feel safe, happy, and truly at home.
I would like to thank Dolly for looking after my little one in my time of need. Dolly is someone I would recommend and trust with my daughter again. Jasmine would always tell me what she did and how much she enjoyed being with Dolly. I would always get photos and updates when she was there.
Simon
We found Tirhas or 'tata' to her friends by chance after several false starts. Other nannies we d used were nice enough but generally unreliable. In 3 years of working with us, Tata never missed a day nor showed up late. She treated our daughter Luna as one of her own children- with kindness, infinite patience and most importantly LOVE. I never once saw her using her phone to entertain luna nor to manage her own personal business. Sje was creative and energetic and totally involved with us as if she were a 3rd parent - helping wth teething trouble, potty training and most recently some basic homework! She s become like a sister to me and i know she ll be involved wiht our family for years to come. Cant recommend her highly enough.
My daughters have been with Chloe for nearly 3 years now. She is absolutely amazing, I cant express how caring and understanding she is. My twins started with Chloe when they were 2 years old and they settled really well. They are now in reception and my older daughter is in year 4, Chloe picks them up from school 2 days a week. She makes them nutritious hot meals for dinner and the girls love it. My girls only ever tell me good things about being at Chloe's. Her place is so clean that it makes me feel so comfortable with the girls being there. Also I want to add that if you have a young child who needs a childminder all day, please contact Chloe. She takes the children out and they do fun activities, she does not just keep the children indoors all the time. We love and appreciate what Chloe does! Thank you!
Sharon is a brilliant childminder. My daughter went to her in the school holidays and really looked forward to her 'Sharon days'.
Her home is warm, clean, and full of engaging activities. Every day is thoughtfully planned, and the children get plenty of fresh air whatever the weather. Our daughter made friends with the other children with ease and always came home happy, confident, and with her arms full of her crafting creations.
Sharon is patient, kind, and offers great flexibility. I wholeheartedly recommend Sharon to any parent looking for someone trustworthy, caring, and attentive. Thank you for looking after my daughter like she was your own!
Ceri
We had a very disappointing experience with this nanny. She initially seemed enthusiastic, bubbly, and eager to help, and after two weeks of trial we signed a contract with her. However, just one week later—right after school had started and the children were settling into reception, she quit suddenly without giving any explanation, despite having told us just a week earlier that this arrangement suited her very well.
This was especially difficult because she had been hired for a nanny share, including school pick-ups, and she left us and the other family completely stranded just days into the arrangement. She gained our trust and our children’s trust, only to walk away a few days after starting.
In addition to wasting significant time and energy, she still owes us money that she promised to transfer back but has not, and she no longer responds to messages.
While she comes across as warm and enthusiastic, our experience showed that she was not professional.
Fede
