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.
Tracy provides outstanding, professional care with genuine warmth, creating a safe environment where our children flourish. She expertly settled our anxious son, supported our daughter's smooth transition to preschool, and designs purposeful, seasonal activities. Operating from an excellent indoor/outdoor setting with clear, daily parent communication, we cannot recommend her highly enough.
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As parents, we could not have wished for someone better to look after our daughter. Just such a positive experience we could not imagine not having had her.
I write this from a POV of 2 new, working parents to a first daughter. Claires services, setting, professionalism and facilities are well documented elsewhere and we would echo all those sentiments. But when our 3 yr old daughter actively looks forward to going to see Claire and her other friends, it makes us so happy. She has been with Claire since she was 8 months old and Claire has become an integral part of her life and a huge part of helping our daughter to grow. From day 1, Claire made everything so easy for us, to learn as parents as our child developed, and to have peace of mind. We have simply no concerns about leaving our daughter with her, and could not imagine our first few years of parenting without her in all honesty.
It would be fair to say that one of the things that sold us, is that what Claire does with the children in her care, is exactly what we would want to be doing ourselves, and our daughter could not be happier.
Whilst this review may seem to come from an emotional angle, that is perhaps what it is for us. Our trust and faith was put in her to look after our daughter and we have no regrets at all, and would recommend to anyone. Please feel free to contact us with any queries you may have.
It’s impossible to put into words just how much S&K has meant to our family. My son started attending when he was only 7 months old after all of my older children had been looked after by Shelly. from the very beginning he has been loved, cared for as if he were one of their own. So much so that he wakes up asking if it’s a Shelly and Kelsey day and gets upset if it isn’t.
Over the years, they have taken the time to truly get to know him as an individual. They have always embraced his interests, encouraged him, and created activities around the things he loves, he has an interest in maths and they’ve got him fully ready for school in September, he even knows his 3 times tables! It has never felt like “just childcare” it has felt like a second home.
Watching him grow into the confident, happy little boy he is today has been incredible, and so much of that is thanks to the care at S&K. They have done an amazing job preparing him for school.
When he starts school we’ve already agreed to continue to send him in the school holidays as can’t imagine him no longer going. The bonds he has built there are so special and something we will always be grateful for.
Leaving your baby with someone is one of the hardest decisions a parent can make, and I have never had a single doubt that he was safe, happy, and genuinely cared for. We will always be grateful for everything they have done for him and for us as a family. They have played such an important part in his early years, and we feel incredibly lucky to have met them.
There truly aren’t the words for just how special it is there.
Sadika looked after our son from the age of 8 months until he was 3 years old, and we couldn’t have asked for a more wonderful childminder.
From the very beginning, her home felt exactly that—a home. Dropping our son off never felt like leaving him at a childcare setting; it felt like leaving him with family. He absolutely loved being there. There was never a single day when he wasn’t excited to go, and most mornings he would run straight in without even looking back at me.
He also seemed to eat better for Sadika than he ever did at home, and I’m fairly sure he preferred the cooking there to anyone else’s.
What says the most, though, is that even two years after leaving, he still talks about “Deeka” all the time and regularly asks when he can go and see her. The love, care and security she gave him during those early years clearly left a lasting impression.
We feel incredibly lucky to have found Sadika and will always be grateful for the nurturing, family-like environment she provided. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to any family. (In fact I already have! )
We first met Kirsty when looking to move out eldest daughter (then 11 months) into a smaller childcare placement as she was really struggling to settle in nursery. We noticed an immediate change in her when she started at Kirsty's 3 days a week, later 4 days. She developed so much more quickly there and became much more confident and we could see how much happier she was to be in a smaller group setting with a practitioner who really knew and understood her. E stayed with Kirsty until she was 3 and a half. We then enrolled my youngest daughter. We will be very sad to leave Kirsty when she starts preschool as she's been such a huge part of our lives for years.
We cannot recommend Kirsten enough. We loved that she took our children out to groups through the week, rather than them being stuck inside all day, and they got to experience new things and meet other children too. Kirsten was always happy to help advise us on anything from sleep to behavioural stuff and we found she was brilliant at getting the girls into a routine quickly which they thrived in.
We'll be so sad to say goodbye to this chapter, but just know your child will be in amazing hands.
Grace
I am delighted to recommend Andrea Castillo, who worked for our family from January
2025 to July 2026. During that time, she cared for our two daughters, one in preschool
and one aged seven, and she became an important and much-valued part of our family’s
daily life.
Andrea has been consistently reliable, flexible and trustworthy. She has looked after the
children’s day-to-day needs with great care and attention, including school and
preschool pick-up, supporting their daily routines, keeping our family spaces clean and
organised, helping with homework, organising activities and playdates and preparing
them for the day. Andrea is also bilingual, introducing Spanish to my girls who have taken
delight in singing songs and becoming familiar with a new language. I have felt great
comfort knowing they were always safe, happy and well cared for. She has also been very
adaptable whenever our schedule changed or our children were unwell, which we greatly
appreciated.
What has stood out most is the wonderful relationship she built with both girls. She is
truly adored by them, and it has been clear from the beginning how warm, kind and
nurturing she is. She has brought calm, energy and genuine affection to her role, and we
have always felt complete confidence in her care.
I would recommend Andrea without hesitation to any family seeking a kind, capable and
trustworthy nanny. We will all greatly miss Andrea and wish her the very best in securing
a new position with a family who will be incredibly lucky to find her.
A massive thank you for offering the pick-up and drop-off service! It has made our daily routine so much easier. Faiza is incredibly reliable, always punctual, and our little one is always happy and settled when she arrives. Fantastic and professional childminder!"
Thankyou thankyou so much ms. Joy for everything! Thankyou for nurturing, supporting and teaching him. We are grateful for you and the help you have provided for us! 🥰 100% recommend. If you are looking for a childminder who you can entrust your child with. Definitely recommend Jokigems🤎
Choosing Katie and Nick as our childminders was the best decision we ever made for our son. They have provided far more than just standard childcare; they have been our family's absolute rock during incredibly challenging times.When our son began displaying challenging behaviour, we felt completely isolated. Our GP and health visitor repeatedly downplayed his struggles and brushed off our concerns. We were left feeling dismissed as "helicopter parents," while our son was at risk of simply being labeled as "naughty."Katie and Nick were the only ones who truly saw him. They recognized immediately that he was struggling and needed professional help. Instead of turning away from his challenging behaviour, they leaned in with unmatched patience, expertise, and love. They became our fierce advocates, helping us gather the evidence and confidence we needed to push healthcare professionals for an official diagnosis.Their support did not stop there. When it was time for our son to transition to preschool, Katie went completely above and beyond by giving up her own free time to help him settle into his new environment, ensuring he felt safe and secure.Without Katie and Nick, our son would not have the vital support and understanding he has today. They are observant, deeply compassionate, and completely dedicated professionals who view childcare as a true calling. We are eternally grateful for how they changed the trajectory of our son's life. If you want childminders who will truly see, understand, and fight for your child, look no further
We cannot recommend Andrea highly enough. She has been a huge part of our family's life for many years, caring for 2 of our children. Andrea has looked after our son for the past four years, prior to that she cared for our Daughter.
Andrea provides a warm, safe, and nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and have fun. She plans a fantastic variety of activities that keep the children engaged and help support their development. Our son has loved the outings, creative play, and the many opportunities to socialise through playdates and toddler groups, which have helped him build confidence and friendships.
One thing that has always stood out is the effort Andrea puts into every aspect of her care. She provides healthy, home-cooked meals and snacks, and our children have always enjoyed the great food she prepares.
Andrea genuinely cares about every child she looks after and treats them as part of her extended family. We have always felt completely confident leaving our children in her care, knowing they were happy, safe, and well looked after.
Our son is only leaving now because he is starting school, and it is a bittersweet moment for us. We are incredibly grateful for everything Andrea has done for our family over the years and for the wonderful start she has given both of our children.
We would not hesitate to recommend Andrea to any parent looking for a caring, dedicated, and trustworthy childminder.
Thankyou as always Andrea!
We have been with Zi for almost a year, my child has grown so much and learnt to much. Zi has had so many activities for the children, from book authors, to visits from people in the emergency services, musicians to even Santa! Zi and her assistant Audrey have really supported my child to learn English as we speak a different language at home and she comes home now singing all the English songs and saying "tidy up". My child will be turning 2 in a few months and has benefitted from being in A2Zi childcare.
Zi has also supported me and my shift timetables, she has been flexible and always provided good communication.
I was introduced to Zafreen through my sister during an emergency situation when our previous childminder had to take unexpected leave for the foreseeable future. From the very beginning, Zafreen went above and beyond to accommodate both mine and Hyra’s needs. She invested so much time, care, and effort into helping Hyra feel comfortable, settled, and secure in her setting.
What stands out most about Zafreen is how genuinely caring, warm, and thoughtful she is. She always puts the children’s happiness, comfort, and wellbeing first, and it shows in everything she does. She took the time to build a relationship with Hyra at her own pace, ensuring she felt safe and valued, and the bond they’ve developed is incredible.
Hyra absolutely adores going to Zafreen’s house and is constantly asking to visit, even on weekends and days off. As a parent, there is no greater reassurance than knowing your child is so happy, loved, and well cared for when they’re away from you.
Zafreen has been nothing short of amazing, and we are so grateful to have found her. Because of the wonderful experience we’ve had with Hyra, we’re now hoping to enrol our one-year-old son as well, as we have no doubt he will thrive in her care too.
I couldn’t recommend Zafreen highly enough.
Hajra
What i loved most about Rebecca's approach and services is the genuine love and care you see in her interactions. This and how active she is with the children ensuring they experience regular days out. Personally, Rebecca supported my son's development in a multitude of ways. She supported with his speech and language sharing with me skills to strengthen at home. She provided a thorough report which supported access to S&L services and now he doesn't stop talking! Food was a challenging area and again she worked her magic and had him eating meals I didn't even know he knew existed. My son is always happy going and returning from Rebecca's and even now since starting pre school he asks to go to her house.
Zi has both my kids since they were babies
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Nozipho has been wonderful with my children. She is caring, patient, and attentive to their needs. My children feel comfortable and happy in her care, and she always communicates well with us as parents. I appreciate her professionalism and dedication, and I would highly recommend her
Have been with A2Zi childcare for 8 years and i have not regretted my child going there. Very friendly, respectful, kind, clean, care. amazing staff and A2zi Loves being in their role. All the children are always happy whenever I’m collecting my child. I was completely impressed with the professionalism and constantly outstanding exceeding my expectations. My child has learnt so much from being. I would definitely recommend this child care
We couldn't be happier with the care our daughter has received from Aimee. We're so sad to be leaving, but unfortunately we're relocating.
From the very beginning, Aimee created a warm, caring and welcoming environment, and our daughter has always been so happy to go to her. Aimee is calm, gentle and genuinely cares about the children she looks after.
Her background as a teacher really shines through in the activities she plans. They're always fun and engaging, but also thoughtfully put together to support the children's learning and development. Since being with Aimee, we've seen our daughter grow in confidence and independence, and her speech has come on so much too.
Communication has always been great. We love reading the daily diary updates and seeing photos of all the things the children have been getting up to throughout the day.
We're incredibly grateful for everything Aimee has done for our daughter and the positive impact she's had on her early years. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to other families looking for a childminder.
Jenny
Our son has been coming to Cheryl’s setting since January 24, and he absolutely loves it. She made us feel so at ease and regularly sends pictures and updates of what they get up to. He has come on leaps and bounds since he started and I feel he is more than ready for nursery now! Honestly cannot reccomend her enough, I love that she takes the children out to explore regularly and that he isn’t stuck in 4 walls all of the time. She is friendly and approachable and my son loves her. Will be very sad to go in September!
Gemma has been an absolutely wonderful childminder for my daughter Samaira. She was recommended to us by a friend, and I am so glad to have found her. My older daughter went to another childminder, and I have seen so many older settings, but by far, this was the best I could have found for Samaira.
Gemma has been very supportive through a very difficult phase of our family lives, available at short notice and always offering help where she could, and that means the world to me! Samaira was only 1 when she started, very shy, introvert, couldn't live without mummy, but she very very quickly settled at Gemma's. Gemma's warmth, love, care for the children attracts them to her.
She is always out and about, which I really liked, as my daughter could experience new places - playgrounds, playgroups, soft plays, farms... Gemma always treated Samaira as her own, from personalised bottles, flannel, name card to a personalised leaving gift and note, she always made our daughter feel so loved.
With Gemma, I always knew my daughter was in safe hands, and that was very important for me.
Gemma does embed principles, manners, good habits in her mindees as well, which is rare and very valuable for my daughter.
I can't thank you enough Gemma for being the best childminder for my daughter in her early years where she was absorbing so much around her, she has learnt wonderful things from you, THANK YOU! Wish I found you earlier for my older daughter too.