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.
Our children love Steph, and so do we. We feel really lucky to have found her. She has been our childminder since January 2016 and has cared for our two children with additional needs for many years, creating a warm, supportive and family-like environment. Steph is experienced in caring for children with additional needs and takes the time to understand each child as an individual. She adapts her approach to help them thrive socially and emotionally, and her patience and flexibility make a real difference to our family.
Steph creates a lovely balance of learning and fun, with lots of encouragement and engaging activities. The children enjoy things like nature walks, park visits, and soft play, and special occasions such as birthdays and holidays are always celebrated. They especially look forward to her annual Halloween and Christmas parties. She truly treats the children as if they were her own, and it shows in the relationships she builds. Many stay in touch even after leaving her care, and that in itself says everything.
Communication has always been really strong, and she keeps us well informed while also working closely with both parents and schools. As our 8-year-old puts it: “Steph is nice and kind. She makes the best food.”
Our children are happy and excited to be with her. We honestly wouldn’t change a thing, and we would highly recommend Steph to any family looking for a caring and dedicated childminder.
Nicola has been looking after our daughter for over two years and we're devastated to be moving away from the area as hoped she could have our youngest too.
Nicola has been absolutely amazing for our daughter - she takes the children to playgroups, parks, picnics and softplay every day and they have so much enrichment.
We trust Nicola explicitly and she's been brilliant at supporting our daughter with asthma and coughs and the rest of dramas that toddlers bring with them!
She holds boundaries with love and always communicates about her day.
Probably the best way to sum Nicola up is the fact that it often takes me up to 15 minutes to leave her house each day as my daughter never wants to go home!
Thank you Nic Nic!
Shell
We have been sending our son to Kerry from 10 months old and it's been such an excellent experience for him and ourselves these past 2 years! The care and attention he has been given throughout has been superb, and we are kept up to date with messages and photos of what they have done that day, including their delicious sounding lunches. Kerry always has thoughtful plans for the day and our son comes home very excited to tell us what they have been doing. Activities include trips into the forest, spending time at a local care home and trips to the libray and local playgroups. On top of these trips out, themed activities at Kerry's house are done and work that is done gets brought home for us to see which is lovely! The setting is lovely and so homely, with Kerry's children also holding a special place in our sons heart alongside the other children he sees daily. It's an excellent location for dropping off and picking up from the Overground train being 5 mins down the road. We couldn't recommend Kerry highly enough and feel very lucky our son has had so many wonderful days and memories in her care.
Danielle has been employed with our family as a nanny since September 2025.
During her time with us Danielle has been an exceptional nanny - warm, reliable and nurturing- who quickly built strong, trusting relationships with our 2 children (aged 4 and 6) and who supported their confidence and development in remarkable ways. Her creativity, organisation, and proactive approach to delivering engaging, age-appropriate activities have made a lasting positive impact on both their learning and enjoyment. I have always felt completely confident leaving them in her care, knowing that I will come home to contented, calm and happy children whose curiosity and imagination have grown and thrived. I have enjoyed seeing all of their creative creations ranging from stories to art to fantastical imaginative play.
She is leaving only due to our change in circumstances, and we wholeheartedly recommend her as a truly outstanding addition to any family. She is going to be so missed by all of us.
Dee
Evie is absolutely wonderful, and I cannot recommend her enough!!!!! She is always punctual, reliable, and has such a warm, lovely nature and the moment my baby girl sees her face, she breaks into a huge smile and immediately reaches out to be carried by her.you can truly see how loving and caring she is.
She is excellent at reading my daughter’s cues and needs perfectly, she knows exactly when she is getting sleepy, when her nappy needs changing, when she wants to play, or when she just needs a cuddle. She gives her full attention and makes sure my baby is always happy, safe, and comfortable.
I have used babysitting websites before and tried different carers, but none compare to Evie. There are lots of options out there, but now I know I will never contact anyone else coz Evie is perfect in every way, and she is by far the best person I have ever had look after my child.
Annie
Sarah looked after our children while we went out for the evening, and we couldn’t have been happier with the experience. It was arranged quite last minute, but she was incredibly accommodating and professional from the start. She was lovely, kind, and immediately put us at ease by asking all the right questions. I am going to book ahead with Sarah for my children to meet her and use her childminding services in future. Thank you Sarah! 🫶
Zoe
Kerry has been my daughters childminder from when she was 1 years old and is now approaching 5. Kerry has always been very nurturing and caring towards my child and she has gone in everyday with a big smile. Kerry takes the children to the forest most days which we absolute love for her and does so many fantastic activities daily. Kerry and her family (and Noodles the dog) have welcomed the girls into their home in such a loving way and we will always be so happy with her childcare journey. Kerry also cooks delicious meals which she has loved over the years, she also informs Kerry on how delicious her food is :0)
My eldest daughter is also collected by Kerry 3 days a week and loves spending time with her, talking and sharing about her day, all the way back home! Thank you for everything you have done with them, they love coming to you very much!
Amanda88
We are so grateful to have found Joyce. My little one has been very afraid of new faces since she was around 3 months old, so starting childcare was something I was extremely anxious about for over a year.
The first few days with Joyce were understandably very difficult, with lots of tears and clinginess. But Joyce was incredibly patient, calm, and understanding throughout the whole process. Amazingly, after over a month she was happily walking in without any drama at all!
Seeing this transformation has been such a relief and happiness for me as a parent. It’s clear Joyce creates a safe, caring, and comforting environment for children. I couldn’t be happier with the outcome and would highly recommend her.
Mae
Kerrie has been fantastic with our little ones. She is reliable, kind, and quickly built wonderful relationships with all three of the children. She thinks of creative activities tailored to each child’s age and interests — from dinosaur tuff trays to arts and crafts projects like making rockets together. The children are always so excited to show me what they have done when I get home.
She keeps the children active and engaged, taking them to parks and out on their bikes, and is also brilliant with the day-to-day routines, including putting my 1-year-old down for naps and making lunches that the children enjoy and help choose themselves.
They absolutely love their time with Kerrie and always look forward to Saturdays with her.
We were recommended Kerry by our neighbours and as soon as we went to visit her we knew our son would be given the best care and support he could get. Kerry is a warm, kind and experienced professional, who has set up an environment which supports the children in her care to grow, learn and thrive. Our son always comes home from his day with Kerry very happy, and with the amazing and nutritious food she provides for the children, a full tummy! Kerry sends daily pictures and updates of the fun activities the children get up to, which range from learning and play in her home and garden, to painting and picnics in Epping forest and visiting the elderly at an old people’s home. At the end of each day we receive a break down of the meals she has provided and any other important and relevant information. Kerry is trustworthy and it is clear that she genuinely cares about all the children in her care. Kerry has two lovely children of her own, and they are also so sweet and caring with the children she looks after. We could not recommend Kerry highly enough and we are so happy to have found her to look after our son!
I cannot recommend Nikki enough - she took care of my two children from age ~6 months to 2 years, and made such a huge positive impact on their lives. We'd be using her still if she hadn't moved away!
She's full of energy and love for the children in her care, and absolutely became part of the family for them.
We always use Harley whenever we need a babysitter. She first looked after both of our children at nursery and has since babysat for us regularly. She’s built such a lovely bond with them both, and they’re always so excited when they know she’s coming.
Harley has taken them out during the daytime as well as babysat for us in the evenings and handled bedtime routines perfectly. She is incredibly trustworthy, reliable, and always happy to help with anything. We would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a caring and dependable babysitter.
My son attended SATs tutoring with Miss H and made excellent progress. I cannot recommend her highly enough for her dedication and enthusiasm for when she taught my son. Not only did my son made great progress but his confidence grew too. Thank you for your hardwork Miss H.
Poppy and Nawal are both amazing with my little boy. In the past month of him attending, he’s excelled so so much and thoroughly enjoys his days with the girls. Due to a previous bad experience, I was slightly worried about sending him to another childcare setting however Poppy and Nawal have been super supportive to myself and my little one. They love caring for him just as much as he loves them.
I’m always updated throughout the day with what activities they’ve been up to and have pictures sent through too - always a plus to see his happy little smile!!
They’ve helped him improve with his eating massively and he’s coming home each time, more confident.
I couldn’t recommend the girls enough! They are so so thoughtful and understanding and caring, which is exactly what we were looking for :)
Taylor
Pam has looked after both of our children and we couldn’t be happier with the care she provides. She is warm, caring, reliable, and creates such a safe and happy environment for the children. Both of our kids absolutely loved spending time with her and always came home happy and full of stories about their day.
Pam has been fantastic at supporting their development, encouraging learning through play, and helping them grow in confidence. It gave us real peace of mind knowing they were in such capable and caring hands. We would highly recommend Pam to any parent looking for a trustworthy and dedicated childminder.
Richard
