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 was very worried when return to work was nearing. I messaged Hayley out of the blue, from a recommnedation from a friend who uses Hayley's childcare services. Hayley instantly said come over for a viewing and went to see them in their natural setting. My little one was only 9 months old and was so skeptical of her going to a setting so early. But on first visit(viewing) the other children was so welcoming. And was so excited to see a baby. Hayley was so welcoming, her tone and persona was so soft and gentle. Just knew she would be a perfect match for me and my little one. Hayley sister Shannon also works alongside her which they are a fantastic twosome as they are both really alike. My little one has enjoyed every day for the last 5 months and since her starting her talking has excelled. She is made some amazing friends and at only 14 months currently, she blows kisses when she leaves and high fives the other children. Never had tears at the door when attending however we have had relucutantness to want to leave,when its home time and runs back in đ€Łđ„č this just shows how much she loves being there. Going from a mum that used nurserys can honestly say minders are the way forward and hayley and shannon are the ticket to a happy healthy child that is loved just as much as you do !! đ„° just thank them dearly for taking and caring for my little girl !
Jemma
Our 1 year old baby was only with Sam for a couple of months, but she was such an amazing find. She is a highly professional and experienced childcare provider, and Nina settled in straight away and was always thrilled to go into her home. Sam took Nina on lovely day trips to farms and parks, and always provided updates of activities and logged all key information. We wish we could continue with Sam as she was everything we had hoped for. I highly recommend her!
We cannot recommend Carmel high enough. Our kids feel home and loved with her for many years and we hipe many years to come. She does amazing activities in and outdoors and we would not know what to do without her! Amazing childminder, babysitter, after school pick up-helper and human being.
Elizabeth has been supporting my SEN daughter with additional learning as a private tutor.
I truly believe Iâm lucky to have found Elizabeth, who offers guidance and learning support for my daughter. I admire how passionate and professional you are during your sessions with my daughter.
My daughter is always looking forward to her sessions with you. I still don't know how you were able to get her to focus on continuous learning for 2 hours straight.
As a mother, I'm now even more hopeful about my child's learning and development.
'My 2-year-old has been going to Blissfulnest childminders for about 3 months now, and I am very satisfied.
My daughter has settled in really well, and I know she is taken care of. My daughter seems to be very happy too, e.g., if she refuses eating breakfast, then I gently warn her đ«Ł that this is the condition in which she can go to Jenea & Lily... đ«Ł and it always works well! đ
Jenea provides a really nice, bright, and airy setting with lots of toys for the children. She is warm and friendly, with great communication skills, and updates me at the end of each session face-to-face and daily with the app she uses to communicate with parents. I love the fact she takes my daughter to lots of playgroups too.'
Georgina is a very caring and dedicated lady who has provided so much love, care, and adventure for my one-year-old. She is extremely active and attentive to his needs, and she supported both of us greatly during the transition when I returned to work.
She has been incredibly accommodating and always willing to go above and beyond to help, which we have truly appreciated.
Georgina provides a wide range of age-appropriate toys and activities, making great use of indoor, outdoor, and community experiences.
I always feel reassured knowing that my son is in safe hands, being well cared for while having lots of fun.
Our daughter started with Inayah and Artan when she was 10 months old. We spent a wonderful year with them. Every morning she was excited to see them, and the photos we received always showed her biggest smiles. She would happily sing and call their names, right up until the moment she fell asleep. Even her clothes coming home covered in dirt and paint always made us smile â it was proof that she had another wonderful, fun-filled day.
We can confidently say that our daughter had the very best start, thanks to Inayah and Artan.
We eventually had to leave the UK for work, but Inayah and Artan were actually the reason we tried so hard to extend our stay. Even though many things would have been easier for us back in Japan, it was incredibly hard to leave such an amazing childcare environment.
Inayah and Artan observe each child very carefully. They notice signs of new development early and gently encourage children to develop at the right time for them. Their approach is not simply based on textbooks â itâs their dedication, warmth, and deep understanding of children that allowed our daughter to grow at her own pace.
She learned baby signs very early on and began speaking English remarkably well for her age, despite coming from a Japanese-only home environment. Now about 90% of her vocabulary is English, and she adds new words almost every day.
Thqey also show great respect for different languages and cultures. They even learned a few Japanese words for our daughter. In fact, she never said âArigatoâ at home â she learned it from Artan!
The activities Inayah plans are always thoughtful and creative. We still canât believe how she makes it fun and different every single day. Everything is perfectly designed for the childrenâs developmental stage and often tailored to their current interests â whether it was bubbles, climbing, farm animals, or Elsa.
And their garden is truly a dreamland for children. Our daughter always had the best time playing there.
She eats extremely well there too, and is completely obsessed with anything Inayah cooks.
They truly value their partnership with parents too. The team communicates with us daily and offers thoughtful guidance on how we can support our daughterâs development at home as she reaches new milestones. They also kindly organise garden play sessions for parents, giving us the wonderful opportunity to watch our daughter happily playing and thriving.
Their daughters, Asiyah and Zainab, have been the most wonderful big-sister figures to our daughter. They are so kind, patient and caring with her, teaching her new words and songs along the way. Our daughter adores them and will miss them very much.
We feel incredibly lucky that our daughter had her first year of childcare with Inayah and Artan. We couldnât have asked for a better start.
We are incredibly grateful for Charmainâs patience, understanding and gentle approach with our 4 year old son. She takes the time to learn what works for him, follow his pace and celebrate every small step. Their sessions are engaging and thoughtfully adapted to his needs. We have seen such positive progress, and we couldnât ask for a better tutor.
Sarah started looking after my daughter when she was 11 months old. I was very nervous to leave her but Sarah has been so brilliant with her and she arrives with a smile every day.
Sarah keeps me updated on what she has been doing each day, visiting the library, toddler groups etc and my daughter has been learning so much. Sarah also updates me with her progress and development and advises each term how she has progressed and what they will be working on next.
Sarah has developed a lovely relationship with my daughter and it is clear to see how happy she is in her care. I feel very lucky to have found Sarah and would highly recommend her to anyone.
I feel like the stars aligned when we found Belinda to look after my little boy! He had been attending a nursery since he was 9 months old but he was so unhappy there. We moved him to Belinda just before his first birthday and he settled in so quickly. Since being with Belinda, I donât actually dread the days I have to work anymore! We get regular text updates throughout the day and love to see all of the pictures of what they get up to.
My son adores going to Belindaâs house and heâs developed so much. He loves going to the park and playing with Belindaâs puppy. When we get there in a morning, he runs straight off to start playing now without even saying goodbye because he is so excited! My eldest is devastated he has to go to school because he sees how much fun his brother has and wants to go and join in.
Belinda is such a kind and caring person and she has been incredibly supportive of our family during a very difficult period. She has completely put me at ease after being quite anxious to leave my little one. I am so grateful that we found her.
Laura
Jenna is a kind, thoughtful childminder who has made our daughter feel very comfortable with her and we have been with Jenna for over a year now.
Jenna provides a range of fun activities from crafts, going out to the farm and visiting toddler groups.
She has 2 dogs and 2 rabbits which our daughter absolutely loves and has helped her grow confidence being around animals.
Jenna is attentive to our daughter's needs and will listen to any specific requests we may have which helps with us with keeping consistency with home life.
Jenna is flexible, understanding and our daughter loves spending time with her.
We couldnât be happier with the care Charlene has given our family. Our eldest son was with her from 10 months old right up until he started school, and we were so impressed with the love, attention and support she gave him that there was no question about who we would choose for our youngest.
Our second son also started with Charlene at 10 months and he absolutely adores her. Heâs now 16 months old and every morning he waits excitedly by the door or the window for her to arrive. As soon as he sees her, heâs so happy to go with her, which says everything about how safe, comfortable and loved he feels in her care.
Starting school wasnât really a goodbye for our eldest either. Heâs constantly asking when he can go back to Charlene! We still make sure he spends time with her during some half terms, and occasionally at the weekend when my husband and I need a bit of grown-up time, which he always looks forward to.
Charlene has also supported us through some difficult moments, helping us unload worries and concerns about childcare and offering reassurance and understanding when weâve needed it most.
She has become such an important and trusted part of our childrenâs lives, and we feel incredibly lucky to have found her.
Berfin did a wonderful job looking after my son Fenix from birth to 8 months old in 2025. She started as a night nanny, and was ready to go the moment we came home from hospital. We loved her support so much that we continued with her as a day nanny after 3 months.
We're first time parents, and she was so helpful in teaching us how to look after a baby, from settling to sleep and understanding his needs. She was crucial to our son's development - helped him fall asleep in his bed (which was HUGE), transition to solids (helping with meal prep too) and provided a variety of experiences (park walks, playground, children's activities.). She also did well with our dogs, providing a calming presence. Overall I highly recommend Berfin!
melloko
My 2.5 year old daughter has been going to Charlene since she was one year old, and she settled in very quickly. She absolutely loves going to Charleneâs house and is always excited for her days there.
Charlene makes sure the children have a wide variety of experiences. She regularly takes them out to playgrounds, parks and museums, and there is always something exciting planned for the day. My daughter often comes home with something she has made â paintings, crafts, or even cupcakes she has baked herself.
Since starting with Charlene, my daughterâs development has improved massively. Her vocabulary has grown, and she has become much more independent in many areas. Charlene has a very professional and proactive approach to childcare. She carefully keeps track of each childâs development and actively supports their growth across different areas. Every week she introduces a theme and plans books, activities and exercises around it, which makes learning fun and engaging.
Charlene also regularly checks in with me to discuss how we feel about our daughterâs development. After our two-year health visitor review highlighted that we should work on improving my daughterâs fine and gross motor skills, Charlene placed more emphasis on activities that support these areas, which has helped my daughter make great progress. She also started helping with her potty training, which has been a huge help for me.
During school holidays I also bring my four-year-old daughter to Charleneâs house. She loved baking and spending time there, and she is already asking to come back during the next holidays.
I am very grateful to Charlene for her dedication to childcare. She is extremely reliable and trustworthy. When I drop my daughter off, I know she is in safe hands and I never have to worry. I know she is having a great time with her friends and enjoying lots of fun activities. Charlene always sends an update during the day, with a detailed account of what my daughter ate and did, and lots of lovely pictures.
Anna
Giulia has been caring for my child for almost a year, and I honestly couldnât recommend her more highly. She looks after my 2-year-old and has been incredibly caring, patient, and flexible from the very beginning.
My son settled in with her very quickly, which says a lot about the warm and supportive environment she creates. She has also been wonderful in helping with his physio where she can, which I really appreciate.
Giulia is an amazing childminder and I feel very lucky to have found her.
Diane was absolutely amazing with my little boy. He was with her from 9 months to 2 years and loved it. He even cried when he had to come home at the end of the day! She takes all the children to the park, farms and little days out which is so nice and communicates really well. We would get photos and videos all day long. Itâs really daunting having someone look after your children whilst you are at work but I would highly recommend Diane at Popsicle xx
Lauren
We couldnât be happier with the care our child receives from Little Stars. Ben and his wife are both incredibly kind, patient, and attentive, creating such a warm and welcoming environment for the children. Itâs clear they genuinely care about each childâs wellbeing and development.
Ben is very professional and organised, and his wife is wonderful with the children as well. Itâs also a big bonus that she speaks Mandarin, which adds a lovely cultural and language element to the experience.
Our child always looks happy at the end of the day, having had a fun and engaging day full of activities. Communication with them is always easy and reassuring, and we feel completely confident leaving our child in their care.
We highly recommend Ben and his wife to any parents looking for trustworthy, nurturing, and dedicated childminders!
Paige came into our setting to look after my 9 month old. Couldnât fault the care she provided. She would always attend work on time ready to work and would prepare age related activities and help out with anything that was needed (eg, laundry, bed changing, general tidying) would highly recommend to any future families.
As parents, we want the best for our 24 months daughter and to find someone to look after her the way we molded her and align to our montessori way. Because we want to train first our daughter independence and confidence, lifelong love of learning and holistic growth. We are really keen not just with the cleanliness of the environment and set up, but also avoiding the use of too much screen. We had a hard time looking for a montessori place in the area as itâs rare to find. We prayed for guidance, then surprisingly when weâre browsing over the childcare website we saw Bambini Montessori Childcare. We immediately sent a message and Priya was so lovely to send a response. From initial conversation we had, I was really impress as she value confidentiality and privacy. When we visited the area, I was impress with the set up and felt that my daughter will easily settle as itâs almost similar to her play area at home. Priya was very professional and helpful from the beginning we decided that Bambini Motessori is the right place for our daughter.
Our daughterâs first week were really nerve wracking for me as a mom, because itâs our first time to leave her and for her not to see any of us around for longer hours. But Priya and her team were so kind to reassure us our daughter is okay by giving us updates and feedbacks and also sending us our daughterâs photos and videos ( which for me were really precious as I can still monitor her milestone even if Iâm not beside her). I also love how Priya and her team settle my daughter everytime we leave her without any screen involve, which for me is very important because I prefer interaction rather than screen. Also, Priya was so hands on in working hand in hand with us for our daughterâs development which I greatly appreciate. Also, Priya is so considerate and understanding regarding the schedule of our daughter, which also help my mental health specially on days I really miss my daughter.
As a mum who love and a silent advocate of Montessori Learning, I will definitely recommend Priyaâs Bambini Montessori.
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