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.
Amy currently looks after our son full time and he absolutely adores her. It is very easy dropping him off in the morning knowing he is in the best hands. Her home is the most warm, nurturing and secure environment where there is no end to the fun and engaging activities on offer. She proactively encourages curiosity and takes the kids out to wonderful playgroups and sometimes on more adventurous trips too. She also provides the most delicious food and our son is an excellent eater as a result. Amy listens to our requests and needs for our son and always has his best interests at heart. We can give Amy the very highest recommendation!
Lizzy M
Lesley looked after my son for 4 years and my daughter for nearly 2 years and she was an outstanding childminder. She really cared for them as individuals and they absolutely adored her. Dropping them off was always so easy as they ran into her house without a care, just excited to be there. She always took them out and about doing so many things and activities, and the kids developed lovely friendships with the other children of different ages too. She was very reliable and always went the extra mile to help us out. We had to relocate out of the area but otherwise we would have stayed forever as Lesley also helped with wraparound care before and after school which our son loved to come out to a familiar face. We cannot recommend Lesley enough as a childminder - she doesn't just care for them but really nurtures the kids like they are her own.
We’ve been working with Joanne now for a few months now as our regular weekly sitter for our 16mo old and we’ve been nothing but happy with her. You can tell by the way she speaks about her own niece and son that she is extremely caring, nurturing, and loving. We fully trust her with our wee one and she is extremely reliable as well, which has been such a relief! We feel lucky to have her as our primary babysitter!
Megan
I'll start by saying we are so lucky to have found Rhianna. I'm so glad that I trusted my gut with going with her, as she has been fabulous from day one! From the beginning and now four months in my daughter is so happy and is excited and smiling going into Rhianna twice a week! She doesn't want to leave when I go to collect her (and she's a very happy baby at home too, but she is often just having so much fun playing!)
My daughter started with Rhianna in January 2026 at the age of 10 months. I didn't want my daughter to go to a creche as it didn't feel personal or warm enough. I am a psychotherapist so have done lots of studying and training on attachment and developmental psychology. For this reason, I preferred her to attach to one safe adult she could trust. The idea of lots of changing caregivers didn't sit right with me, especially as my daughter was so young going in and couldn't speak to say if something was upsetting her or wasn't right with the place she was going to. I wanted her to feel as safe, secure and cared for in a consistent place with a consistent person.
Well we got all that and more! Since my daughter started her development has come on leaps and bounds. Rhianna is safe, responsible, caring, organised, attentive and provides a fun, playful, educational and highly stimulating environment for the babies, toddlers and children in her care. She tailors everything to the needs of the baby or young child in question. She goes out of her way to provide extra things they may need (sensory things for my baby to play with when she was grizzly in the car for example). They have days out, trips to see the animals, trail walks - they do crafts, baking, art and all the things I might not manage to do with her in a week as a busy working mum! It has been particularly emotional getting little pieces of artwork home that my baby has done with Rhianna - it's all meaningful stuff, little memories to keep for years to come.
I am Irish and it was also very touching when Rhianna did some things for St. Patricks day - she celebrates all cultures and respects all religions. She makes sure all cultures are welcome, which I think is important for children's lifelong education in this world.
I'd recommend Rhianna to anyone. She goes over and above. Your baby can't always tell you what is happening when you're not there, but the beaming smile on my daughters face when she arrives in then morning and when I collect her is enough to know she is very happy and all of her needs are being met with Rhianna. If you are looking for someone to care for your baby or child, please don't hesitate to reach out to Rhianna!
As a parent, I feel incredibly fortunate to have had my son in Tott kid for the past three years. From my experience, she provides an exceptional standard of care, combining professionalism with genuine love and dedication to every child she looks after.
My son is always happy, settled, and excited to go to her setting. In fact, it often speaks volumes that he does not want to leave at pick-up time. This reflects the warm, secure, and nurturing environment she consistently provides. She has built a strong, trusting relationship with him, and I have complete confidence in her care.
With over 20 years of experience, she clearly understands children’s needs and supports both their emotional wellbeing and development. She creates a well-balanced daily routine that includes play, learning, and quiet time. I particularly value how she encourages reading and ensures children complete their reading schoolwork or homework, helping to reinforce their learning in a supportive way.
Her setting is well-equipped with a wide variety of toys and resources, allowing children to explore, learn, and enjoy themselves. Activities are engaging and age-appropriate, and screen time is managed thoughtfully and fairly.
She goes above and beyond in her care, including providing meals such as lunch, dessert, and dinner, which is a great support for working parents. More importantly, she is attentive, patient, and deeply caring. She treats each child with kindness and respect, creating an environment where children feel safe, valued, and genuinely happy.
What stands out most to me is the level of trust she has built over the years. I have seen first-hand how families remain connected to her long after their children have grown, which reflects the lasting impact she has on both children and parents.
Overall, I would describe her provision as outstanding. As a parent, I have full peace of mind knowing my child is in her care. I would highly recommend her to any family looking for a reliable, experienced, and truly exceptional childminder.
Our two children have been looked after by Saiqa for a few years. We as a family could not be happier.
Kids absolutely adore her and they really look forward to their time with her.
As parents we feel very reassured when our kids are with her. She is kind, affectionate and flexible as busy parents this comes very handy.
She has our full recommendation and any prospective parents can be reassured that
their kids will be in a home away from home!
Louise looked after my daughter for over 3 years and has looked after my son for 2 years now. She is a fantastic childminder and I feel very lucky to have found her to look after them. Both of my children settled easily and have been very happy to be looked after by Louise. She has always provided a very wide range of toys and activities which has encouraged their development in a range of EYFS areas. She regularly takes them out to parks and playgroups. She has supported them and us through key changes such as potty training and helped to prepare them well for pre school/school. I have always felt my children were completely safe in her care and very well looked after. She has always been very flexible, excellent communicating with us and extremely reliable.
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!