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.
We feel incredibly lucky to have found Madleine. What was originally meant to be a short-term arrangement, just one day a week for a few months, quickly turned into something much more long-term, simply because Madleine is exceptional at what she does. Nearly a year later, she is still with us, two days a week, and we couldn’t imagine our routine without her.
From the very beginning, she built such a natural and warm bond with our son (now 18 months). He absolutely adores her, and it’s clear to see why - she brings so much energy, care, and joy into everything she does with him. She fills his days with enriching activities, from trips to the park and soft play to singing sessions and playgroups, always making sure he gets plenty of outdoor time, which is very important to us.
Madleine is also a fantastic cook and regularly prepares delicious homemade Italian meals from scratch that the whole family enjoys - our son especially! Beyond that, she is deeply invested in his development. She ensures he has a good routine and spends time reading and singing with him daily, helping him build his vocabulary and ensuring he is reaching key developmental milestones, all in a way that feels natural and fun. He is constantly laughing and thriving in her care.
Having her in our home is an absolute pleasure. She is reliable, organised, tidy and brings such a positive presence into our lives. As a first-time mum, I have personally learned so much from her and she has shared invaluable parenting knowledge and support, which I truly appreciate.
We cannot recommend Madleine highly enough. Any family would be incredibly fortunate to have her.
Carol had our daughter from 12 months old and as the first time using a childminder she was amazing from the very beginning. She put our mind at easy with her professionalism and catered to everything we asked for. The proof was in the way our daughter grew, so confident and social. She takes the kids to parks, playgroups, farms, zoos, softplay. She kept us up to date with all the activities. It really was a home away from home for our daughter she was so safe and settled, sometimes she wouldn’t want to come home.
We were absolutely gutted when our daughter went to preschool, she still asks to go to Carols. Carol has a genuine love for the children and we were so lucky to have found her.
Thank you so much Carol, you’ve been a huge part of our life, I don’t know what we would’ve done without you.
Sharon
My daughter has been attending this childminder for the past 4 months and we couldn’t be happier with the care she has received. From the very beginning she settled in so well, which gave us great reassurance as parents.
The environment is always caring, happy, clean, and safe, and it’s clear that the children’s wellbeing is a top priority. My daughter genuinely enjoys her time there and always looks forward to going, which says a lot about the warm and nurturing atmosphere that has been created.
It’s lovely to see how comfortable and confident she has become during her time here. I’m really grateful for the kindness, patience, and dedication shown every day. I would highly recommend this childminder to any parent looking for a safe and supportive place for their child.
We feel incredibly lucky to have found Nita and Lou to care for our little boy, Rowan. He is now 19 months old and has been with them since he was 10 months, and it has been such a positive experience for all of us.
Rowan absolutely loves going there each day, which says everything. Nita and Lou create such a warm, happy and nurturing environment, and it is clear they genuinely care for him as if he were their own. As a parent, that level of trust and reassurance is invaluable.
They spend lots of time outdoors and regularly take the children on outings and excursions, which we really appreciate. It is wonderful knowing Rowan is not only well cared for, but also stimulated, active and enjoying new experiences.
They have also been incredibly accommodating and understanding of the realities of working parent life. On one occasion, we needed to add an extra day at relatively short notice, and they were more than happy to help. That flexibility has made a huge difference to us.
Communication is excellent. They are always prompt which gives great peace of mind. I also love the weekly Tapestry updates with photos and videos. It is obvious from these how much fun Rowan is having and how engaged he is in everything they do.
Nita and Lou are genuinely lovely people, friendly, approachable and clearly passionate about what they do. I would not hesitate to recommend them to any parents in York looking for affordable, trustworthy and caring childcare.
Our 19 month old son has been with Tash for an around six months now and we honestly couldn’t be happier with how it’s going. He absolutely loves going—he gets excited when we arrive and is always happy and settled when we pick him up, which says everything at his age.
He’s only young, but it’s clear he’s really thriving in Tash’s care. He comes home engaged, stimulated, and you can tell he’s had a full, fun day with plenty going on. It’s lovely to see how comfortable and confident he is with her.
Tash is incredibly professional and organised, with great communication which gives us real peace of mind. She’s also been very flexible and supportive, which we really appreciate as a family.
Most importantly, we feel completely confident that Hamish is in safe, caring, and capable hands. We feel very lucky to have found her and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her.
James
When I met Fiona, I warmed to her immediately and thought she would be a lovely person to take care of my one year year old daughter. My daughter has been so happy with her. This choice of child care is one of the most important ones and I was very anxious to make the right choice as I had to return to work. Seeing how quickly and well my daughter settled took away all my concerns.
Fiona and her husband Vince have been looking after my daughter for just over a year now, and I truly couldn’t recommend them enough. They genuinely care about the children, and it’s wonderful to see how excited and happy my daughter is to go there every day.
They regularly attend playgroups and take part in outdoor activities, as well as enjoy plenty of fun at home, including time in the garden. Fiona is also very dedicated to supporting the children’s development and puts real thought and care into this.
They keep you well informed throughout the day with regular updates and photos, which is incredibly reassuring. My daughter is so happy in their care, and that gives me complete peace of mind. It’s clear that Fiona has extensive experience with children, and this shines through in everything she does. They are just wonderful, I feel fortunate to have them looking after my little girl.
Caroline has looked after my son since he was 7 months old (he is now soon to turn 3). I could not have asked for anyone more loving and nurturing to care for my son.
Her setting is truly a home from home and my son thrives in her care.
Caroline provides a variety of different experiences and learning opportunities within her setting, through creative activities, day's out exploring new places, and one particular favourite of my son's is a class called Boogie bugs which Caroline takes them too once a week.
My son has absolutely flourished in her care and I really do owe it all to Caroline.
She is a wonderful person, very personable, genuine and is clear to see how much she loves what she does.
Fatema looked after my 2 kids during 1.5 years. Very responsible, reliable, kind. I always knew that my kids are in good hands. Fatema helped me to manage kids even when I had to go to another city due to work load.
We are moving to another location so need to change childminder. But hopefully will come from time to time to say hi :)
We feel incredibly lucky to have found Daina as our childminder. She is truly amazing at what she does and goes above and beyond every single day. From the very beginning, she has created a warm, safe, and nurturing environment where my daughter feels happy, comfortable, and excited to be. We couldn’t recommend Daina highly enough to any parent looking for a dedicated, loving, and exceptional childminder. She truly is one of a kind.
We feel so lucky to have found Kirby. I returned to work when my daughter was just 4 months old, so it was incredibly important to find someone who felt like the right fit for such a young baby.
Kirby has been amazing from the start - always friendly, quick to respond, and clearly very caring. She made what could have been a really difficult transition feel so much easier and more reassuring.
I’m freelance, and Kirby has been incredibly flexible with my schedule, which has made a huge difference and taken a lot of pressure off.
My daughter is always happy to see her, which says everything, and she comes home just as happy at the end of the day. It’s such a comfort knowing she’s in a positive and nurturing environment.
Kirby is also very communicative, which I really appreciate, and it’s lovely to see how many activities she does with her throughout the day.
I would absolutely recommend Kirby to anyone looking for a kind, reliable, and genuinely caring childminder.
Larissa provided outstanding support for our 5‑year‑old son, who has speech delay and autistic traits and usually finds adapting to changes in routine very hard. The fact that he already knew her from Mead Preschool made a real difference — that familiar connection reduced both his and our initial anxiety straight away, and he settled far more easily than we expected.
Her calm, attuned approach helped him regulate far better than we’ve seen with anyone else, including close family. She clearly understood his sensory and emotional needs and adapted the day around him with real skill. She was accompanied by her slightly older daughter, who also has similar SEN needs to our son, and this shared understanding created an immediate sense of comfort and resonance for him.
When I asked him what was good about his day, he simply said “Rissa, really excellent!”, which speaks volumes. Larissa’s SEN experience, patience and natural intuition make her a genuinely caring and SEN‑aware childminder.
Michaela
We’ve been so lucky to have Pauline look after our son for quite a while now. She’s fantastic, so reliable and our son adores her. We are delighted to entrust our second child with her much younger than our first because she’s so great. Thanks PawPaw!
Elaine is a fabulous child-minder who offers such a welcoming and encouraging environment for the children in her care. My children have been with her for 2 years now and genuinely enjoy their experience at after-school care. Elaine takes the kids to local clubs and parks as well as creating great experiences for them in her home, often tailored to the kids specific interests. She treats them like part of the family, which gives me peace of mind when they are in her care. I was very nervous when choosing someone to care for my kids, and so glad to have found Elaine when I did. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her.
I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better childminder. From day one, they created such a warm, safe, and nurturing environment where our child felt completely safe. It gave me real peace of mind knowing that my child was not only being cared for, but genuinely valued and supported every single day. The activities they planned were thoughtful and enriching, helping my child grow in confidence, creativity, and social skills.
Communication was always excellent—I was regularly updated and reassured. It’s clear that Chloe is incredibly passionate about what she does , and it shows in the strong, trusting relationships they build with both children and parents.
I feel so grateful to have found someone so reliable, caring, and dedicated. I would wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone looking for a childminder who truly goes the extra mile. They have made a lasting positive impact on our family, and we will always appreciate everything they’ve done.
Karolina
I cannot be grateful enough for Janet and Sasha for looking after my little one. My son started settling in at 11 months age and he was a very tough one. He was the one of the kind who cried until passed out. I was so nervous but Janet and Sasha kept reassure me that he will be fine and we will get their. I cannot imagine how hard it was for them to deal with my little one and I am glad they did not give up nurturing him, it helped me staying as calm as possible too. My son settled with Janet and Sasha as they said he will and he is so happy there now and made friends too. Every time we drop him off he is happy, no tears and when I collect him he drops a kiss and waves to Janet. Janet has such a lovely home I am not even sure how she can keep it so tidy and organised! They send me photos of the activities during the day and I also see improvement in learning that I know came from Janet and Sasha. I see how important is a home environment for my little one and I feel he is in perfect hands while I am working which really gives a piece of mind :) Thank you Janet and Sasha
Vanessa worked as a nanny for my son from September to April, starting when he was 9 months old. She built a warm rapport with him, which I appreciated.
However, I found the role proved challenging for Vanessa beyond basic childcare. Communication was inconsistent at times, and expectations around maintaining the home were not always met.
Engagement was largely limited to toy-based play, with limited involvement in outings or developmental activities such as cooking, crafts, or sensory play. As a result, in my experience, the role was not carried out to the standard I would expect of a professional nanny.
Toward the end, communication became increasingly difficult, and Vanessa did not complete her contracted notice period.
While she connects well with children, families seeking strong communication, reliability, and proactive engagement may wish to clarify expectations in advance.
Emily
From our first interaction with Razia, she has made us feel at ease and built an instant rapport with my daughter who was 1 at the time. We built up the hours over a period of 7 months where Razia worked full time. She is still with us at the moment and regularly takes my daughter to the childrens centre. A credit to Razia for building my daughter’s confidence and for teaching her many things such as safely walking up and down the steps, using utensils correctly, learning words, nursery rhymes, numbers and colours. She engages in various activities and makes mealtimes fun.
Razia is extremely reliable, communication is clear and she is very attentive, particularly to specific requests/ instructions. She provides a daily detailed report of activities undertaken, key learnings and other points. As well as pictures and videos to keep us updated. This is really valuable as I can use this to reinforce my daughter’s learning on the days Razia is not with us.
The support that Razia has given has been incredible. She has bonded well with my daughter and this has been acknowledged by staff at the children’s centre. I would highly recommend her and thank her for all that she has done for our family. It was a huge step for me to hire a nanny but I am glad to have put my trust in Razia
We have been using Saiqa for a few years now, and we couldn’t be happier with the care she provides to our 2 children who absolutely adore her and see her as part of the family, which speaks volumes about the warm and nurturing environment she creates. They absolutely love her food too, which is a bonus.
She is incredibly compassionate, kind, and attentive to the children’s needs. As parents, we feel completely reassured knowing our children are in safe and capable hands at all times.
She is also very flexible, with great availability, and offers excellent rates, which has made managing childcare so much easier for our family. We would highly recommend Saiqa to anyone looking for a trustworthy and caring childminder.
We can't recommend Jamie enough! She's been a miracle for our family. My daughter's son is age 5 and has additional needs and was on a reduced timetable until he got more support in school. We hired Jamie to help fill in those hours to be with him at home and to go out together. She quickly built up trust with him (which many struggle to do) as well as keeping firm with boundaries to keep him safe. He absolutely loved his 'Jamie days' and it has truly helped him be ready for his next chapter in a new school. He feels much more confident to build trust with other adults because of the care and attention Jamie gave him. We are so grateful to have had her as our nanny and it has truly set up our boy for the future
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