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 daughter has been with Lauren for a couple of months now and is having a great time. Our daughter can be a bit of a tough audience and the fact she loves Lauren to bits and is excited to go and see her speaks volumes. Lauren is super friendly and our daughter always comes home bearing lots of fun art projects they've been doing during the day. I'd have no hesitation in recommending Lauren as a childminder.
As a first time parent I found it petrifying at the thought of leaving my child for numerous hours with people he or I didn’t know and settings I didn’t know, however after finding Simone and Brian I can honestly say was the best decision I ever made. My son started at the setting when he was roughly 9/10 months old and he had come on leaps and bounds. From the child I first dropped of non verbal, single child so not socialised really and super clingy to this confident little boy who can count, have full blown conversations and so sociable it’s hard to believe it is the same child! He has just thrived beyond my belief.
At times Tommie can be challenging and does try and push boundaries however Simone and Brian deal with him perfectly! Tommie rarely wants to come home and when he is at home will often ask to go back to “ aunty and Brian’s house”!
I honestly couldn’t recommend these two enough! their communication with me as a parent is also fantastic, I get updates each evening and Simone is also coaching and guiding me to use strategies at home which benefit my son tremendously!
Amy has been looking after our son for over a year now and we couldn’t be happier. Our son took to Amy on their first meet, as she’s warm, caring and fun and he’s been thriving in her care ever since. She’s attentive to all of his needs and understands him as an individual. It’s been extremely reassuring having him in her care, as we don’t need to worry, always knowing he’s having a great time.
No day is the same, Amy always makes sure they are doing something fun, creative or adventurous, while learning and developing their skills. We get regular updates and photos, along with progress reports.
We can’t recommend Amy enough.
Eloise
Reliable, Honest , Kind.
My husband and I were struggling to balance work and childcare after a series of disappointing experiences on hiring babysitters from this portal. We had hired a couple of ladies before Ivy, but none were reliable—they either became unresponsive or give convenient reasons
When I reached out to Ivy, she immediately responded and was completely upfront about her availability and £ expectations. She has proven to be incredibly reliable and honest in my experience.
Ivy is also very friendly, and my child genuinely enjoyed spending time with her. She actively engages him by reading books and taking him to the park. I highly recommend Ivy if you are looking for a reliable babysitter on this portal.
Liene is a hero, at the start we changed our requirements (times of day/night) and Liene was very understanding and accommodating and made herself available. Very hands on and brilliant with the kids, everytime we said Liene was coming round the kids got all excited, very reliable and always made the last minute requests which was a blessing. Although I no longer need Liene to babysit for me as often she will definitely be my first point of contact if I need anyone.
Time keeping was excellent always arrives with a smile.
This was my first time using this app and first time using an outside babysitter which was daunting at the start but thanks to Liene she put our minds at ease.
Thank you so much Liene
Our experience with Rochanna has been very positive. She provides a warm, safe, and nurturing environment where children feel comfortable and well cared for. From the moment we started, it was clear that she genuinely cares about the children and puts a lot of thought into their wellbeing and development.
She is attentive, patient, and very responsive to each child’s individual needs. Communication has always been excellent—she keeps us updated on how the day has gone, including activities, feeding, and naps, which gives great peace of mind as a parent.
The environment she provides is clean, organised, and stimulating for children. She encourages learning through play, supports social development, and makes sure the children feel included and happy. It is clear that she has a lot of experience and takes her responsibility seriously.
Knowing that my child is in a safe and caring environment while I am away is incredibly reassuring. I would highly recommend her to any parent looking for a reliable, kind, and professional childminder.
My daughter has been attending the setting for over a year and what great experience I am having with the childminder. Leah and Simone are so lovely and welcoming that my girl loves going to the setting. I was nervous to use childminder as previously I had a nanny but this was the best decision I made. My daughter gets a great care and can interact/ play with other children but still being able to get the proper care. I couldn’t ask for a better childminder. They also offer school holiday that my son attends from time to time and he also loves it…
Milena
I was very nervous about sending my son to a childminder at just 10 months old, but Leah and Simone were so supportive throughout the whole process. They allowed me visits prior to making my decision, answered all my questions and made me feel confident and reassured. My son loves going, he’s made friends with the other children. He has access to a wide variety of toys and activities. He is often taken out for park visits, or trips to the sea life centre as an example. There is lots of arts and crafts and party fun around celebration months. The weekly trips to forest school are something I couldn’t offer to him from home. He is happy to go in and full of stories and smiles on pick up. Leah and Simone are able to adapt to changes to collection times and this is really helpful to fit around my working hours. Their recent 2 year check was so thorough and perfectly summed up my son, so I know they understand him. I honestly couldn’t have gone back to work and stayed in work without them.
It’s going to be 1 year since we joined Giulia and super happy we found her. She treats our daughter as her own. Our baby girl was 7 months old when she met Giulia so she literally grew up in there.
Giulia does amazing care of all kids and everyone being treated with same love.
She does accommodate flexible hours, very understanding and just amazing person.
Always feeling safe and not worrying at all leaving our child there.
Definitely recommend.
At the beginning our son was a little unsure about going, but Kerri was so patient and really helped him settle in. Now he runs to her every morning and hardly even says goodbye!
Kerri and Amy do lots of outdoor activities, which is perfect for more active children who enjoy being outside and exploring. It’s clear they put a lot of care and effort into making the days fun and engaging.
We’re so happy we found Kerri & Amy and would highly recommend to anyone!!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
We’ve been very happy with the care Caroline provides for our twin toddlers and their big sister. She is warm, reliable, and full of energy, and the children absolutely adore her and the cuddles.
She regularly takes them out to baby playgroups, soft play, park, library, museum, art gallery and many other places/events suitable for children. They really enjoy the outings and this has been great for their social development. Managing twins particularly isn’t easy, but she does it with patience and positivity, always keeping them engaged and happy.
We feel very confident leaving the children in her care and would happily recommend her to other families.
As a working mum, I would highly recommend Ellie for her organizational skills and consideration for feedback! My family and I were relocated to London for work, and I needed childcare while temporarily living in Canary Wharf. When I contacted her with only short notice, she took on the challenge with stride and was very committed to providing care for my baby boy. Her sons also loved to play with the baby, and were very caring, creating a welcoming environment.
Ellie planned many activities and outings, especially to local children's classes, and my son came home each day happy (and tired!). She also consistently asked for feedback so that she could better plan routines based on his preferences.
The location is very convenient whether you are living or working in Canary Wharf.
I will be fair as I don’t like speaking down on a childminder but I will express my issues. I went to this childminder house for a viewing, as I was interested in my son joining her child minding services. Upon arriving I felt I was greeted with a bit of hostility and distance. Not very welcoming. Her daughter was in the room (which was the main room where kids will be) and she was , coughing and quite sick, just baring in mind I have a vulnerable child. She came very near to me coughing as well as close to my baby coughing a lot. I felt she should have not allowed her child near my baby knowing that her child was unwell with a flu. Nonetheless, I felt as if she was a little hostile and not completely inviting. She didn’t ask questions about my child, and just randomly informed me that there was someone else who wanted my son’s spot who is full time, as I only needed part time. I do believe she could have not wasted my time by letting me arrive at her house only to let me know she may not be able to take me on. This could have been communicated over the phone. There could be a colour discrimination going on here. But nonetheless, I would not recommend, as my spirit did not take to her. And there was an off vibe I got.
I will be fair and not downplay her environment was really nice and beautiful and very neat. And looks like a good environment for a child to go to. But the vibes I got was off, mixed with possible discrimination that I felt from her especially with the odd looks and very offish overall vibes.
Absolutely brilliant childminders! I have sent both my boys to Bubbles, both settled in so well and were made to feel at home right from the start. Ginni and Tori are fantastic they are so friendly, trustworthy and great at communicating. I always felt completely at ease knowing the boys were in such safe, caring hands.
The support they received with their development was amazing, with clear learning objectives linked back to developmental milestones. They went on so many lovely outings too, from farm trips and playgroups to parks and little shopping adventures, all thoughtfully linked to the curriculum enquiry of the term.
The house is set up beautifully with great resources and a warm, welcoming family feel. It’s such a nurturing environment where the children can learn, explore and thrive. I honestly couldn’t recommend them more!
Our daughter has been going to Showmi’s for almost 18 months and we can’t speak highly enough of her. Showmi and Amama provide a loving, safe environment for children, and our daughter has an exceptionally close bond with them both.
Given that my wife and I work full time, Showmi has played a big role in our daughter’s development over the past year and a bit. She has gone from a baby to a fully-fledged little girl with excellent communication and understanding (sometimes too good), social confidence and lots of practical skills such as putting on her coat by herself, tidying away her shoes when she gets home and washing her hands after going to the potty. She is often coming home with new words and abilities which can only have come from Showmi!
The setting itself is a summer house (separate from the main house) which is spacious and well equipped with toys, books, and arts & crafts. My daughter gets a varied and well-balanced diet and for the time being even seems to like vegetables…
My wife and I would both highly recommend Showmi to any parents with young children.
Rachael is honestly every parents dream when it comes to looking after your child. We genuinely couldn’t have found anyone better to support our daughter, not just with fun and play, but with helping her grow, learn, and build confidence in so many little ways. There hasn’t been a single moment where I’ve felt worried or unsure. Not one. I trust Rachael completely with her and with everything she needs.
Rachael's personality, her family, and her home have given our daughter (and us) such a sense of comfort. I really look forward to the updates and photos I get, they’re so real, so full of her just being herself, playing, exploring, and learning, it's really lovely to see!
Our daughter is getting childcare that feels perfectly made for who she is, and Rachael just has this incredible, natural way with children. She rarely has any hesitation going in, and the only times she does are when she’s a bit under the weather or tired. On those mornings when I feel awful as a parent, Rachael is right there scooping her up with cuddles, comfort, and reassurance. It means more than she probably realises.
The bond between them is absolutely beautiful, and because of that, she gets to spend her days in such a calm, happy, caring environment. I could honestly go on forever about how amazing Rachael is, but the truth is, you can see it in the way our daughter talks about her.
Fran is a wonderful nanny, she is very organised and calm amongst the chaos of family life. She is very aware of each child’s individual needs and moods and manages their behaviour appropriately. Fran is very conscientious and reliable and manages to keep our house in great working order!
Jenna has taken care of both my children. My little boy is 9 now so a while ago! But my little girl is 3 and has just left to start her preschool journey.
Both children loved going to Jennas house! She provides a home from home and each child is made to feel loved and secure. Jenna provides care for small groups which means each child gets the attention and cuddles they need.
Its hard to explain but Jenna just makes you feel at home and comfortable almost like your taking your child to a friends house!
Jenna is also really good at taking the children out to play groups so both my children were well socialised and therefore struggled less with starting preschool.
I also love the activities Jenna does, Sophia always loved showing me whatever they made that day!
I cant recommend Jenna enough! I felt so confident knowing my daughter would be with her!
Sarah joined us when our baby was 5 weeks old to help get into a nighttime routine and give me much needed rest to deal with my toddler and the baby during the day, especially as my husband works away. The difference she made in the 4 weeks she was with us was incredible! Our baby now sleeping from 10pm - 7am and we’ve worked hard under Sarah’s advice to get rid of the dummy which was causing us to get up multiples times during the night as well as establish a day time routine. Couldn’t recommend her enough!!
