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.
Natalie has been looking after my son when he was 1 year old. I was very nervous leaving him with someone new as he is my first born but Natalie was so welcoming and she understood how I felt. She kept me updated with all the activities they’ve been doing, with how he slept and if he ate.
Natalie always organised fun days out, lots of time in nature, lots of educational play. I was very impressed with her.
Unfortunately we’ve moved away so we couldn’t continue with Natalie’s help.
I would recommend her to anyone.
Anna
Lauren was looking after my son when he turned 1 year old. As he is my first born I was very nervous to leave him with someone new but Lauren kept me updated with photos of him, his naps and how much he ate. He always had so much fun and learned a lot. I would highly recommend Lauren.
Anna
I feel very lucky to have found such an amazing childcare provider. From the very beginning, she made both me and my child feel comfortable and welcomed. She is always smiling, positive, and full of warmth, which creates such a happy environment for the children.
What I appreciate most is how genuinely caring and attentive she is to every child’s needs. My child is always excited to go there and comes home happy every day. She plans fun and stimulating activities that keep the kids engaged, learning, and enjoying themselves.
Her home is always very clean, safe, and well organized, which gives me great peace
Amazing! Needed a childminder at short notice, Shaz was incredibly helpful when filling out forms and talking through the process as I had not used a childminder before. Shaz is friendly and gives great advice. Both my boys (3 and 1.5) settled with her and enjoyed being with her. She often took them to the park, library and playgroups and sent me videos and pictures to help me feel at ease. I would definitely use Shaz next time I need a childminder as my boys were happy and settled with her and she communicated often over WhatsApp, phone calls, face to face conversations and with pictures/videos .
Amber
I have posted review previously but wanted to add more positive experience. My little girl has been with Sonata since Sept 2024 and will stay with her for another year becos Sonata is simply part of my daughter's life now! The care standard is beyond excellent, when I compare the type of care she is getting here to a mainstream nursery,the difference is massive! Variety of structured activities going on every day, focus on tailored child development, Spanish lessons, sports classes, daily outdoor sessions, plethora of updates through the day, healthy food options with loads of fruit and veg - this type of care is even better than I could have provided. Every day my little bun arrives without looking back and leave with beaming smile, waving her auntie Sonata goodbye. At home she excitedly reviews the pictures of activities she has done all day and tells us about it. The progress my daughter made in last 2 years is remarkable and I attribute it wholeheartedly to Sonata and her skills.
I can genuinely recommend Happy Hearts to any parent looking for reliable setting where your child will be happy and well cared for!
After a difficult experience at a nursery, I knew I needed to find something different for my daughters — somewhere they would feel safe, loved, and genuinely cared for. Finding Delion's Daycare was truly a turning point for our family. From the moment I met Aunty Grace, I could feel her warmth, patience, and genuine care. Her home was welcoming, clean, and spacious — exactly the kind of environment you want your little ones to be in. When I brought my daughter for a second visit, she — who is usually quite reserved around new people — walked straight in holding Aunty Grace's hand. I knew then that it was the perfect fit. Both of my daughters have been with Aunty Grace, and the mum guilt I carried from their nursery days completely disappeared. It never felt like a childcare arrangement; it felt like leaving my children with family. The daily updates on the parent app gave me real peace of mind, and both girls were potty trained before their second birthday, thanks to Aunty Grace's gentle guidance. My eldest is now in school and is ahead of her peers — her teacher was genuinely impressed by her knowledge of numbers, letters, and vocabulary during the home visit before she started. That is entirely down to how seriously Aunty Grace takes the early years framework. She doesn't just look after children — she nurtures them, teaches them, and sets them up for life. We are moving away and it is the one thing that truly breaks my heart about leaving. We will miss Aunty Grace and everything she has given our girls more than words can say. If you are looking for a childminder who will love your child as her own, look no further.
When we first started our childminding journey with our children, I found it very difficult to imagine leaving my child with a stranger. We met several childminders, but Dawn was the only person I could truly picture caring for my children. She immediately gave me confidence and has completely proved to us that childminders can be the best option for young children.
Dawn has looked after both our daughter and our son wonderfully, and we have been extremely happy with the care she provides. She always plans fantastic activities for the children, both indoors and outdoors, and the days are full, varied and engaging. She is brilliant at supporting their development, including gross and fine motor skills, counting, recognising letters and learning through play.
The children regularly go to playgroups, parks, picnics and meet-ups with other childminders, which gives them lots of social interaction and new experiences. Also, my children always come home having finished everything in their lunchboxes, including the fruit and vegetables, which I’m very grateful for as they come home happy and not grumpy.
Whenever we see the photos and updates of what the children have been up to during the day, me and my husband always end up saying, “I want to go to Dawn’s too!” 🙂 She creates such a fun, caring and engaging environment for the children.
Dawn is warm, attentive and genuinely caring, and the children truly enjoy going to her. She keeps us updated with photos from the day and messages about what they have been doing, which is always very reassuring. Her communication is clear, friendly and reliable.
We feel very lucky to have found Dawn and would highly recommend her to any family looking for a caring, trustworthy and engaging childminder.
Marki
Tracy has been absolutely outstanding in the care and development of my daughter. She regularly organises engaging outings and adventures including soft play, animal activities, themed learning experiences, and educational play that have significantly supported my daughter’s growth, confidence, and overall development. Since being in Tracy’s care, my daughter has grown exceptionally in her skills, knowledge, communication, and ability.
Most importantly, my daughter is always safe, happy, and genuinely excited to attend. The home environment is warm, welcoming, clean, and extremely well maintained, creating a positive and nurturing atmosphere for children. Tracy has a natural ability to interact with children in an age appropriate, caring, and emotionally intelligent way. She understands how to manage emotions, encourage learning, and support each child individually.
Tracy is also incredibly approachable and supportive to parents. If there is ever a concern or something you need advice on, she is always available to talk and offers an abundance of knowledge and reassurance. I cannot recommend her highly enough.
Melania
We feel incredibly lucky to have found Jen as J.’s childminder and cannot recommend her highly enough. From the very beginning, it has been clear how much care, thought and dedication she puts into looking after the children.
One of the things we especially love is how thoughtful Jen is in choosing activities and toys tailored to each child’s interests and stage of development. She creates such fun, engaging and educational days filled with activities like baking, sensory play, singing and dancing, reading stories, trips to the library, creative play and so much more. She also encourages parents to support and develop their child’s interests at home, which we have really appreciated.
Jen makes a huge effort to keep the children’s days varied and exciting. She regularly takes them to playgroups, parks and outings with other childminders and children, giving them wonderful opportunities to socialise and build confidence. During holidays and half terms she plans lovely special trips too. J. especially loved train rides, visits to new playgrounds and little café treats.
We have also been so grateful for how flexible and accommodating Jen has always been. She has never had an issue with different drop-off times or helping us out when we were running late, which made a huge difference to our family life.
Communication has always been excellent. Jen keeps us very well informed through the app and WhatsApp, regularly sharing updates and photos from the day, which has always been lovely to receive and very reassuring as parents.
Most importantly, J. absolutely loves his time with Jen. We have seen such a positive impact on his confidence, speech and overall development since being with her. It is also very clear to us how happy the other children and families are with Jen, and how warm and positive the relationships she builds with them are.
We are incredibly grateful for everything Jen has done for J. and would wholeheartedly recommend her to any family looking for a caring, professional, fun and dedicated childminder.
Marki
I honestly can’t recommend Steph enough. From the very beginning she has been caring, reliable, and amazing with our child. It’s such a comfort knowing she is in such a happy and safe environment every day.
Our child absolutely loves the different activities and days out she plans. She regularly takes them to the library, baby and toddler groups, and local parks, and there is always something fun and engaging for the children to do. It’s lovely knowing she is not just being looked after, but are learning, socialising, and having so many new experiences too.
We get little snapshots throughout the day of all the fun they are having, and it’s so reassuring to see our child smiling, playing, and enjoying themselves. It really makes a difference and shows how much care and effort goes into what she does.
Steph is warm, patient, and genuinely cares about the children she looks after. Our child is always happy to go there. We feel very lucky to have found her and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for a fantastic childminder.
Both my children have attended Diana’s setting which is a home from home experience. My little boy started when he was 18 months old and continued to go until he left for school. He loved going and has made some lovely friends. He still loves going back during the half terms. My daughter started with Diana when she was 7 months old and still attends her setting. Both my children have learnt so much with Diana and developed skills that contribute to helping them move onto school. She treats my children like they’re her own and takes them on lots of exciting trips. I appreciate all the work she does with my children and they are polite respectful bright individuals because of the time she takes with helping them learn.
Beth
I am so pleased to have found Sharon and Tom and Little Wellies Childcare after previously having a difficult experience at a local nursery. They have not only looked after our son over the past 18 months, they have also become a huge part of our lives. Our son has thrived under their care, we have seen amazing progression in his speech, his physical and emotional development and his understanding. They provide all his meals which he loves - I never thought he would ever eat vegetables but now he loves them! He always runs up to the front door at drop off and never wants to leave. Sharon communicates all of his progress via Tapestry and WhatsApp so I'm always up to date with everything each week. I am so pleased we found Little Wellies and can't praise Sharon and Tom enough.
If you are able to connect with Casey to help support your family — you are very fortunate indeed. I have never been so confident that my kids were in the best possible care. Her space is inviting, calm, filled with fun toys and activities, and unbelievably clean. (Seriously, how does she keep it looking and smelling so clean??) Her demeanor is incredibly peaceful and positive. I feel really lucky to have connected with her, and she was even especially accommodating as I was looking for help right away. She also provides a detailed report at the end of the day, not just fun photos but info about naps and food eaten and interests etc. Doesn’t get better than Casey!
Madison
We came to Fay relativeky last-minute looking for childcare help and she was able to accommodate my two children (4 and 1). There were never any issues, extremely reliable and calm. Both of my kids were eager to return week after week, likely because of the combination of consistency of routine and fun novelty as she switches up the activities and outings day-to-day. There is plenty of time outside in the garden and in nearby parks, which is wonderful. It was also a good experience for my children to experience dogs, as Fay’s two Newfoundlands were around for cuddles and walks from time to time. My son was hesitant at the start, but Fay helped him get a little more comfortable.
Madison
Appointing Sofan as my childminder was the best decision I made for my daughter. She is such an affectionate and nurturing individual. My daughter was always excited when it’s time to go as she knew she had a fun-filled day to look forward towards. I felt that Sofan went above and beyond to ensure that my daughter’s needs were being met by providing a wide variety of activities from library visits, outdoor activities to fun arts and crafts. In a short period of time my daughter developed amazing communication and social skills. The flexibility offered and the cultivating family atmosphere made such a massive impact on my work life. Therefore, I would highly recommend Sofan for her impactful childminding skills.
We honestly couldn’t ask for a better childminder. Monika provides such a homely, safe, and loving environment for the children. She has always given us complete peace of mind knowing our babies are happy, supported, and genuinely cared for every single day. She feels like extended family to us now and we are incredibly grateful we found her.
Monika works with us to support our babies routines and meeting their milestones in the best way that works for us all, she is just as excited and proud as we are with the children’s achievements, it’s a real family approach which is exactly what we always hoped for.
We cannot recommend her highly enough, any family would be so lucky to have her.
Simrat has been my son’s nanny since July 2024 and she has been absolutely amazing. She is caring, patient and genuinely passionate about working with children. My son settled with her very quickly and has built such a lovely bond with her.
She always keeps him engaged with fun and educational activities, supports his development and makes sure he feels safe, happy and cared for at all times. Simrat is reliable, professional and communicates really well with me, which gives me complete peace of mind.
I have seen such a positive impact since she started working with our family and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a loving and trustworthy nanny.
I cannot recommend Yordanos enough. She is warm, friendly, energetic, fun and incredibly professional, and it is clear that she puts her whole heart into her work.
She has been looking after our little one for nine months now, and we feel so lucky to have found her. When we first started (I had to go back to work and felt anxious), our LO’s separation anxiety was at its peak, but Yordanos went above and beyond to help them settle in gently and confidently. Her patience, loving care and kindness made such a difference. She has a lovely playroom, everything is very clean and she prepares food for the LOs that smells and looks delicious!
Leaving your child with someone is never easy, but with Yordanos it genuinely feels like leaving them with family. I always know our LO is safe, super happy, cared for and in the very best hands. Yordanos is a wonderful childminder and we are so grateful for everything she does.
Christin
We have sent both of our daughters to Lisa and it has been the best parenting decision we have made. Our first daughter was born during lockdown and it was a very nerve wracking experience trying to navigate organising childcare. Lisa completely put us at ease and was attentive and tuned in to our daughter (and us) from day one. From the success of our first daughter thriving under Lisa’s care we knew it was a no-brainer that we wanted our second daughter to be with Lisa too. Our youngest adores her Lisa days and is best friends with Maggie who always comes to greet her at the door in the morning. It truly is a home away from home with the most amazing adventures thrown in! Lisa carefully plans a whole range of days out, park visits, playgroup sessions, childminder meet ups, sessions in the community and more. Her home is the most welcoming environment full of high quality and engaging resources that support each child on their development journey. Lisa is so skillful at encouraging and supporting our daughter to be independent and confident in herself.
Lisa has everything covered - from wellies to waterproofs, jackets, sun hats and anything else a little one might need. The resources that Lisa provides are invaluable for ensuring a smooth drop off as all that’s needed is a packed lunch. The peace of mind that knowing my daughter has everything she needs for any adventures without me having to worry or remember it is worth its’ weight in gold for a busy working parent!
We feel so incredibly lucky to have found Lisa and are so grateful that she has been to important in shaping both our daughters’ early years. We cannot thank Lisa enough for her commitment, energy and unwavering enthusiasm.