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.
MARIE IS FANTASTIC!!
There is no one else I would rather have caring for our kids. Marie is amazing with them and they all love her. They get excited when they see her too. I am always so relaxed knowing they are with Marie as she just has that natural way of looking after kids.
But not only that, Marie takes them out as often as she can. I always get stories from the kids about what fun things they have been up to and they can’t wait to go back again.
I honesty could not recommend Marie enough and we are so so fortunate to have her in our small village.
As a parent of an adopted son with complex additional needs, finding suitable childcare felt almost impossible. My son is non-verbal, autistic, has high care needs, and is still in nappies. When I began my search, I contacted 19 childcare providers. Despite many advertising experience with SEN children, most either declined immediately or simply stopped responding once I was honest about his care requirements.
Thankfully, Nic & Nat came highly recommended through social media, and from our very first meeting, I could see why.
They invited us to visit their home so they could get to know my son and understand his needs. From the moment we arrived, we felt welcomed. Their home is a fantastic setting for children, with thoughtfully designed activity areas and a wonderful outdoor space. Most importantly, Nic, Nat, and their children were warm, kind, and inclusive. They spoke directly to my son and acknowledged him throughout, regardless of whether he could respond verbally. As a SEN parent, this meant more than I can express, as this level of understanding and respect is sadly not always common.
After a few successful settling-in sessions, my son attended throughout the summer, and the experience has been nothing short of amazing. He needed a safe, nurturing environment that could support his developmental needs, and Nic & Nat provided exactly that.
They went above and beyond to ensure he was included in every aspect of the setting, whether at home or on outings. He returned home happy after every session and, remarkably, without the dysregulation that often comes with changes in routine. For parents of children with additional needs, that is an incredible achievement.
What impressed me even further was their commitment to supporting his communication. On their own initiative, they sourced "Now & Next" and PECS cards to help him communicate more effectively. Seeing that level of dedication and willingness to adapt to his individual needs was truly wonderful.
Communication with us as parents was excellent. Through their online app, we received regular updates including meals, toileting, activities, and daily progress. This gave us complete peace of mind and reassurance that he was happy, safe, and well cared for.
Nic & Nat are genuinely caring, honest, and dedicated professionals who clearly love what they do. Their understanding of children's individual needs, their inclusive approach, and their commitment to providing a safe and nurturing environment are second to none.
I cannot recommend them highly enough and would encourage any parent, particularly those looking for childcare for a child with additional needs, to consider their services. They have made a huge difference to our family, and we are incredibly grateful for the care and support they have provided.
Marie has been looking after our children for years now and we couldn’t ask for better. She provides them with a safe, fun, interactive space after school and during school holidays. Amazing at taking the kids to visit places, local parks and businesses as well as outdoor fun and arts and crafts. My children trust Marie and adore their time with her. We would 100% recommend to anyone.
Lily helped us with childcare over the summer holidays, looking after our 8 year old son, who has special needs.
Lily was great at keeping him entertained, coming up with ideas of places to take him out and also to keep him busy at home. Her teaching experience was evident in the way she recognised when he needed some quiet time and was able to get him to sit and read with her and engage in other quiet activities.
She was confident in communicating with our son who has limited speech, and we were comfortable leaving him in her capable hands from the outset.
Lily has a calm, patient and caring approach, our son loved his time with her and she was a pleasure to have in our home. We will definitely be keeping in touch.
Rebecca
Sue first looked after my son from the age of two until he was almost four. We had such a wonderful experience that when it came to choosing childcare for our daughter, there was no question - we chose Sue again.
My daughter has been with Sue since she was just 11 months old and is now almost four. She spends three days a week with her, absolutely adores her and genuinely looks forward to every day she goes. We have been so happy with the care, learning and experiences Sue provides that we chose to keep our daughter with her rather than move her to nursery.
What really sets Sue apart is the variety of experiences she gives the children. They are regularly out exploring parks and farms and even visit the local care home, giving them the lovely opportunity to interact with elderly residents. I have seen first-hand how much these experiences have helped my daughter grow in confidence, independence and social skills.
After caring for both our children over so many years, Sue has become much more than a childminder - she truly feels like part of our family. She is warm, reliable, incredibly dedicated and always willing to go above and beyond for the children in her care.
The fact that both of our children have been so happy and attached to Sue says more than any review could. Leaving your child with someone requires enormous trust, and with Sue, I have always had complete peace of mind.
We are so grateful that both of our children have had Sue as such an important part of their early years. I genuinely couldn’t recommend Sue highly enough to another family.
Lolo’s setting is wonderful, full of love, joy and good times! My daughter is always so happy to arrive there in the morning and has such an adventure filled day, travelling to exciting places whether it be a gallery or park and always eating lots of good food. I appreciate the daily updates with all the cute pics!
My child has just left Little Bees after seventeen happy months, and it is very bittersweet because he had such a wonderful time there. He started going 2 days a week at 6 months, 3 days at 1 year and eventually full-time. Ewelina and her team were very happy to tailor my child's day to his changing needs, from 3 naps down to 1, bottle-feeding to fully weaned, and beginning potty training. His vegetarian diet was also well-catered for. I was kept well-informed of daily activities and really appreciated the daily photos. They did lovely park visits, special occasion days (i.e. Easter), and lots of creative, sensory, messy play. My child felt so happy and safe, he never cried or even fussed when we said goodbye in the mornings. I cannot recommend Little Bees highly enough!
Ally & Louise looked after my daughter from the age of 11 months to almost 2.5 years. They are both wonderful childminders and helped my daughter grow in confidence, improved her motor skills and speech. It’s a home from home environment, it would be the loveliest feelings dropping her off and seeing how excited she was to see the girls. Being a first time mum, they also offered me so much support too, from navigating milestones to funding. I couldn’t recommend them enough.
Heidi looked after my 2-year-old on evenings for a couple of weeks in August 2026. She's a kind, warm young lady and you can tell she genuinely enjoys being around children. She was very patient with my toddler, who was quite shy at first with someone he didn't know, but he warmed up to her quickly and was soon giving her unprompted cuddles. She was reliable and easy to have around the house. Happy to recommend her.
Anca
Barbara has cared for our daughter since she was just 6 months old, and now at 4, she is so much more than a childminder — she has become a very special part of our family. She is incredibly caring, experienced and trustworthy, and we have always felt completely confident knowing our daughter was safe, happy and well looked after. Her home is always clean and welcoming, and she has given us so much advice and support over the years, from the little milestones to potty training! We are so grateful for all the love and care she has given our daughter and couldn’t recommend Barbara highly enough. ❤️
Ally has been looking after my 2 children in the holidays and they absolutely love their time there. The environment is warm and inviting. The variety of activities and days out is brilliant and I am very grateful for the care that is provided for my children. Thank you
Emma is a fabulous childminder! She helped us out with a really awkward situation where we only needed half a day a week for a limited time. She was extremely organised, experienced, warm, kind, fun, just absolutely brilliant. I was anxious about leaving my son for the first time, but she made me feel very at ease, sending regular updates.
Emma's house is perfectly set up for babies and toddlers, with a big space, well thought out toy areas, a large garden, everything safe and fun.
My son was 10 months old and loved his time at Emma's. We only wish we could've sent him to Emma for longer, but we moved to south London.
Thank you so much!
Ruby
After 3yrs in Miha's care my son's heading to big nursery soon. Honestly, I feel he's had the best start I could wish for! He's been loved and cared for in the most safe, age-appropriate and stimulating environment and he's really thrived there. We appreciate the home-from-home feel, mixed with a schedule of activities and outings locally and heaps of play and fresh air. The set-up of two childminders working together is perfect. Small enough that each child is really known and settled (I so valued this, especially at the start) and they tailor things, yet big enough for social skills development, fun and activities. They're like a little family; learning, sharing, caring for each other and the friendships that have grown have been so sweet to see (the parents have become friends too!). Working with Miha over milestones eg potty-training, naps, transitions, I appreciated her experience and also how I never felt fussy if I raised anything. Others have noticed my kids kindness, manners and curiosity and I know it's down to the lovely environment he's been in. If you're lucky enough to discover she has a space - I'd grab it with both hands! A final thing, never once has Miha called in sick or taken time off without weeks of warning. If you're worried about that, you needn't be!
Izzy
We have been using Rita for almost a year now and we are very pleased with her service. Our daughter attends school locally and Rita supports my wife and I with drop-off and pick ups on some days in the week.
During her time working with us, she has demonstrated consistent care, calmness and professionalism. She has a good relationship with our daughter. We’re grateful to have a great nanny and we look forward to continuing our working relationship.
Jo has cared for our 3 boys over the past 11 years and we honestly couldn’t have picked a better, safer, happier place for them! We are eternally grateful for the amazing start they have all had in life.
Jo has played such an important role in their early lives and they will always remember the time they spent with her.
Most recently, our youngest son has absolutely thrived in Jo’s care. He has loved every moment with her, from the fun activities and little adventures to the warm and comforting environment Jo has created. Her patience, kindness, and creativity have meant the world to him (& us!) and it’s been wonderful to see how happy and confident he is when he’s with her.
We would highly recommend Jo to anyone looking for a childminder, she really is the best! Thank you Jo xxx
We loved sending our daughter to Fiona’s house. It has been a loving and fun environment where she has felt part of the family. Fiona plans her day to accommodate the children in her care. Carefully planning activities at home, playgroups and days out to playgrounds, farms or pet shops. Fiona is great at communicating with us and it is so nice to see the same friendly face every morning and evening. Thank you so much!
Cleo has been a wonderful childminder for my son since he was just nine months old. Her kindness and warm clean home environment have truly nurtured his growth, helping him reach important milestones. She maintains excellent communication with regular updates throughout the day, demonstrating her professionalism and genuine care for his development.