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.
Adele is an absolutely fantastic childminder. She has been looking after our son since he was 11 months old. I was nervous about his settling in as he was not the most confident and Adele managed this perfectly. She was so reassuring and kept me updated all the time with his settling plan. He is incredibly happy in her setting and goes to her with open arms which is so reassuring to see as a parent.
Adele takes the kids on lots of outings, they have trips to toddler groups, out to the park, on the bus, there’s a lot of exposure they get and they have so much fun together.
He is always extremely well fed and again Adele provided a brilliant varied diet for him so always nice to hear and see how well he’s been eating.
In my experience Adele has always provided excellent communication which again is really reassuring as a parent.
I’m so incredibly happy with the care our son receives and would recommend Adele’s setting wholeheartedly.
Annie
I couldn’t be happier with Svetlana’s childminding. From day 1 she created safe, loving and stimulating environment where my both boys (6 and 4 yearls old) felt comfortable and confident. Both of them were always excited to go as Sveta kept them occupied with various activities throughout the day, including trips to the park which they loved. The most amazing thing is that I always kept up to date with their day, activities and food they ate as I would get lots of pictures on the day. I highly recommend this childminder to any parent looking for someone trustworthy, professional, and genuinely passionate about caring for children.
I’ve left my niece and nephew with Anisha several times, and every time I go to pick them up, they’re absolutely glowing with joy and excitement, often asking if they can stay a bit longer! What really stands out to me is that beyond engaging them in fun and educational activities, Anisha also gently encourages good manners and positive habits, like tidying up after playtime and showing respect when interacting with both their peers and adults. I would wholeheartedly recommend Anisha to any parent looking for someone caring, trustworthy, and truly attentive to their children’s wellbeing
We found Klaire after pulling our youngest out of nursery and I can hand on my heart say this was the best decision. Klaire is fantastic with the children in her care. The home is beautiful with a dedicated safe play room, full of age appropriate toys and learning activities and an enclosed rear garden with outdoor provisions.
My little boy is always full of fun stories from his days at Klaires and is always content and excited to go each morning. Klaire really brought out his confidence and his speech within a very short time of going.
The opportunities that Klaire provides on a daily basis are full of fun, learning and creativity. Plenty of social interactions with all of the trips out, play groups, parks, zoo trips, shops and play dates with other childminders and their children (to name a few)
I have been fully informed every day of their activities, development and their wellness. Plenty of updates with photos and LOTS of masterpieces of art work coming home.
Klaire and her family have all been very welcoming and have treat my child like he is apart of their own family.
I only wish I had found Klaire with my older 2 and I am already dreading leaving at the end of summer, ready for school.
Thank you for giving us such a wonderful experience with you.
Famella looked after our three kids after school, meaning she cooked, drove them to swimming classes and built a relationship with each of them. She was a wonderful safe pair of hands because every week was different but she was always reliable, punctual and not phased by our changing plans. We'd thoroughly recommend her for anyone looking for a calm, easy addition to their household.
Anisha is lovely and has looked after both my 4 year old son and 8 year old daughter, ensuring a happy, safe environment, which is clean, tidy and very homely. My children have always come home with big smiles on their faces and happy stories to tell about their time with Anisha. I feel relaxed in the knowledge that my children are being cared for by Anisha and wouldn’t go to anybody else to look after them!
Joanne has provided excellent care for my children and has been a huge support to our family. She is caring, calm, and very attentive to the children’s individual needs. My children felt safe and happy with her, and I always felt reassured knowing they were well looked after. Joanne communicates clearly, is reliable, and genuinely cares about the families she works with. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for childcare
Anisha is just great. She looked after my 3 year old multiple times over several weeks and was very nurturing and caring. Anisha has a gentle way with little ones, ensuring they're always safe and happy. I'd definitely recommend her to any parent looking for help with childcare!
Laian
Paint the rainbow is amazing! My children love it, always beaming smile at drop off and never want to leave! Shiree and Chanel are so lovely, full of cuddles and laughter. Shiree is so organised and attentive, planning daily fun activities, educational circle time and the most delicious home cooked meals. Overall the childcare is wonderful. The staff accommodate for each child’s needs and varying personalities whilst providing parents with regular updates. I feel very fortunate to have found Paint the Rainbow and would recommend to any parents!
Alice
I am very happy with Rashi Childminder. My child is 6 years old, and this was his first time going to a childminder during the school holidays. At first, it was difficult, but now I am completely stress-free because he loves going to Rashi’s place.
In my opinion, Rashi is the best at looking after children. She is kind, patient, and very professional. My child always felt safe and comfortable, and I could see real progress in his confidence and learning.
Communication was excellent. I was always kept informed about daily activities and received photos and videos showing how much my child was enjoying his time. I would highly recommend Rashi to any parent looking for a reliable and caring childminder.
As a first time mom, I was so nervous leaving my son, but Carla and Luis made me feel at ease from the very first settling in day. They have a brilliant set up with lots of toys and activities for the children to enjoys, and a very safe environment. Great home cooked meals/ snacks and always flexible and accommodating. Great communication with regular updates with pictures and videos everyday. They cared for Jackson as if their own. Jackson loved them and enjoyed everyday with them. You cannot get any better!
We unfortunately moved house and out of the area and that is the only reason we had to move Jackson otherwise we would have stayed until he was ready for school. Truly felt like home from home and I will be forever grateful for their care. I would recommend 100% without a doubt.
I can't express enough how grateful we are for the exceptional care that Ellie has provided for our family. From the very first time we met, Ellie put us at ease with her warm personality and natural ability to connect with our children. She has been a constant source of joy for our kids.
Whether it's preparing fun or educational activities, ensuring our children stay on a routine, or providing thoughtful updates throughout the day, she consistently exceeds our expectations. She doesn't just watch over our kids; she’s a positive role model, helping them grow, learn, and develop in meaningful ways.
We couldn’t be more grateful for the care and love she gives our three children. I wholeheartedly recommend her to any family looking for a warm, caring, and reliable nanny or babysitter. She is a gem!
Derek
Thank you for being the best child minder ever
You don't understand how happy I feel you having him and seeing how happy he is to be with you.
Love seeing all the activities you do with him and teaching him Portuguese
He's looking forward to seeing you this week after the Christmas holiday
Steve
My son was in this childminder’s care for approximately five months, from the last week of July 2025 until 19 December 2025.
During this time, we were repeatedly asked to collect our son early or keep him at home for several days for unclear or inconsistent reasons. On multiple occasions, minor issues such as a slightly soiled nappy were treated as serious concerns and used as a reason to send him home. This caused us significant stress, especially as the health concerns raised by the childminder were later confirmed by medical professionals to be unfounded.
I was also uncomfortable with the way the childminder spoke about other children in her care. She frequently criticised them to me, saying they cried too much, used dummies excessively, or that their parents “didn’t care.” This felt unprofessional and inappropriate.
Financially, we paid a £1,000 deposit. At the end of the arrangement, £250 of this deposit was owed back to us, in addition to £50 for a day she cancelled childcare at very short notice. On our son’s final day, she messaged at 5:00am to say she was unwell and could not care for him, but refused to refund the day, referring to her contract terms. We dispute this, particularly as she now claims no signed contract was returned, despite us being confident we did return it in paper form.
We paid in full for all care provided. For December 2025, she cared for our son for 15 days (three weeks), which cost £750. Despite proper notice being given on 19 November 2025 that we would be ending care on 19 December 2025, she has refused to return the remaining £300 owed to us (£250 deposit balance + £50 cancelled day).
After raising our dissatisfaction with the service and mentioning that we would leave an honest review, we were blocked and all communication was cut off.
Based on our experience, I strongly advise parents to read the contract very carefully, especially regarding deposits, notice periods, and what happens if the childminder cancels care. Clarify everything in writing and keep copies of all signed documents and payments.
Unfortunately, our experience did not match the caring and professional image initially presented.
In my partner's words, "Kelly is a godsend". I read a recent review that described Kelly as an extended member of the family and that is exactly how it feels. Our daughter started with Kelly at only 7 months old and had been with Kelly for nearly 2 years until we moved outside of London. We are heartbroken that we had to say "goodbye" to Kelly and her wonderful family. However, we hope to keep in contact and we will miss seeing her almost daily.
From day one of contact Kelly was professional and friendly. Upon first meeting it was clear that Kelly exuded warmth and kindness, her home was clean and cosy filled to the brim with different toys and activities for little ones. As first time parents, Kelly took the time to walk us through the process, funding and contracts, expectations, EYFS framework and showed us all her documents. We were nervous of course, but within a week of our daughter starting with Kelly we felt reassured... and now nearly 2 years later, we know we made the right choice!
Our daughter has THRIVED under Kelly's care. Kelly goes above and beyond for all the children she looks after. From activities and play in the home to support their learning and development to going out into the community and exploring. Not only did Kelly extend warmth and care to our daughter, but to us as parents. Kelly is great at communication and updated us via Whatsapp along with pictures of our daughter doing various activities and smiling. Kelly supported us as parents and with Kelly's 20+ years of experience professionally and as a mum herself, we were always keen to take any advice and guidance Kelly had to offer. We worked so well together. All the effort, love and care Kelly has poured into our daughter will never be forgotten.
Kelly, you will always be a part of our daughter's story. Thank you and your wonderful children for opening up your home and hearts to our little girl.
We cannot recommend Kelly enough. She has all the qualities and experience you can wish for as a childminder.
Tamsyn
We really couldn’t ask for more from a childminder. From day one our son has been happy and comfortable with Estelle. He smiles with delight when we mention her name at home and when he sets off for her house on a Monday morning. It’s heartwarming how happy he is on his days with her and that he will no doubt have wonderful adventures in nature or cultural visits in central London. Estelle involves the children in the practicalities of the day too - shopping for lunch at the local butcher, preparing healthy fresh meals, tidying the kitchen and brushing their own teeth. Our son comes home looking bright and well each day. Estelle speaks French and English so already at the age of 3 our son has some understanding of a second language. Estelle provides a rich, nurturing, respectful and fun environment and we know how extremely lucky we are to have found her.
We are extremely grateful to have found Seda as our maternity nurse. She has been a very special member of our family over the Christmas period. From the very beginning, she has been highly professional, reliable, and genuinely caring. As first-time parents, having someone with her experience and calm confidence has given us tremendous peace of mind.
Our baby is now three months old, and it is heart-warming to see how he smiles at her every morning when she arrives, which speaks volumes about the bond and trust she has built with him. Seda’s background working in a NICU unit made us feel completely secure, especially when we needed to step out knowing our baby was in expert hands.
Seda consistently goes above and beyond in her work. She is always attentive and proactive, whether that means ensuring proper tummy time, engaging our baby in developmental activities, or keeping his nursing and care area organised and clean.
She is warm, dedicated, and truly exceptional. We would recommend Seda without hesitation to any family looking for a highly skilled, compassionate, and trustworthy maternity nurse.
Renee
Gosia has been absolutely amazing for both me and my son. From the very beginning, she helped me feel calm, reassured, and able to trust someone with my child, which was something I really struggled with as a mum. Her kindness, patience, and understanding made such a big difference to my confidence and peace of mind.
She not only cared for my son but also supported me as a mother, helping me see that it is okay to take time for myself without feeling guilty. This support meant more to me than I can express.
Although my son could sometimes be a little moody, he truly loved being with Gosia. He learned so much during his time with her, became more independent, and grew comfortable being away from me for a few hours. I am incredibly grateful for the care, warmth, and encouragement she gave us both and would highly recommend her to any parent looking for a loving and supportive childminder. <3
