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.
Shazeen was great babysitting our 4 year old daughter. We were working from home at the time.
Our daughter may take some time to get used to new people, but we started hearing giggles almost immediately.
Shazeen was patient, careful, responsive, innovative with games and activities.
We would definitely reach out to her again when we need a babysitter!
Gemma looks after my 3 year old son. He absolutely loves it he has the best time playing with his friends. He is always doing lots of fun things and learning activities, Gemma is always out and about giving the children a new chance to meet new peers by attending playgroups/ryhme time/play centers/parks in and outside of the area and much more. I cannot recommend Gemma enough! She is a professional and very caring and all of her family treat the kids like their another sibling its great! Best childminder around couldn’t recommend anyone else other than Gemma she is the best. thank you. xx
Our Daughter has attended Zebras Tots for 2,5 years.
We were always worried about where to send her as she was so young but at Zebras she had a wonderful time. Always went in with a big smile and came out also with a smile.
They were always very creative in terms of activities, special occasions ( Halloween, Christmas, Fathers/Mothers day, etc.), and at the same time preparing our daughter to move to reception.
We always appreciated flexibility around our busy schedules, spotless clean setting and delicious, freshly cooked food.
I would like to say BIG thank you to Zehra and Jade for all their hard work, love and attention they gave to our daughter.
I highly recommend Zebras Tots !
My daughter has been with GMB for almost 3 months, she's very happy and comfortable with the setting. GMB is like her second home, as soon as she see her she wants to go in straight away. GMB definitely has the way of making children's feel loved, cared for etc,,, and as a mum I want to see nothing more. I would 100% recommend GMB to anyone 😊
Dawn has been an incredible childminder for both of my children—one attends full-time, while the other goes after school and during holidays. My youngest has truly thrived in her care, showing remarkable growth and development. Dawn's nurturing approach, combined with her flexibility and unwavering support, has made a world of difference for our family. I'm beyond grateful to have found such a gem of a childminder and couldn't be happier with the care she provides!
Claire has been an absolute superstar with my son. Claire clearly loves her job and is fantastic with children. My son was always out and about exploring new places and activities. His time spent with Claire has definitely contributed to he’s lovely personality and development. He was instantly comfortable with Claire and her lovely home which made me feel at ease. Claire is everything you’d want in a childminder and I would highly recommend her to any parent.
My little boy was looked after by Stephanie for a couple of years, only reason we’ve left is because he is now due to start nursery.
Stephanie is kind and caring and very attentive. She takes her time to listen and play with the children and my son absolutely adores her. She provided him with 3 meals a day plus snacks.
I 100% recommend Stephanie to any family. She also speaks French which she was teaching my son, so that’s an added bonus!
We will be back during school holidays or adhoc days that may be needed!
We have been incredibly fortunate to have Caroline as our homeschool tutor for our two children, ages 7 and 5. From the very beginning, she has been an absolute blessing to our family. Her ability to connect with both of my kids is truly remarkable. They look forward to each session with her, and it’s clear that she has a genuine passion for teaching and a deep understanding of how to engage young learners.
Caroline’s approach is not only effective but also nurturing. She tailors each lesson to fit the unique needs and interests of my children, making learning both fun and meaningful for them. Whether it's reading, math, or exploring new topics, Caroline always finds creative ways to make the material accessible and enjoyable. My 7-year-old has grown more confident, and my 5-year-old is developing a solid foundation in early learning, thanks to Caroline's guidance.
As a home educating mother, I have found Caroline’s support invaluable. She has been more than just a tutor; she’s been a confidant in my children’s education, offering advice and encouragement whenever I need it. Her patience, flexibility, and understanding of the homeschooling process have made our journey much smoother.
I cannot recommend Caroline highly enough. She is a dedicated, compassionate, and skilled tutor who has made a lasting positive impact on our family. We are so grateful to have her as part of our homeschooling experience.
We are very happy with Vera, she is such a calm and loving person . My little boy like her so much, I was worried leaving him because he is a very active boy but they are having lots of activities no time to get bored so he is so happy there. I’m glad how much his behaviour improved with her, now he can sit down for more than 2 minutes and play with toys and other kids. I can really recommend this place.
Theresa has looked after my youngest daughter for the past year and a half. She is a very warm, passionate, and flexible childminder with a wealth of knowledge in early childhood education and great patience. My daughter has always felt happy and comfortable in her care. Theresa is very thoughtful and adjusts her activities according to not only the weather, but also the children's health, and their moods.
My daughter has enjoyed many fun plays and days out, such as going to the library, park, and for walks.
Also, as English is not our first language, my daughter could not speak English at first, but now she can communicate simple things in English.
My older daughter also sometimes joined Theresa when she was on school holidays, and she has loved time with Theresa.
Theresa has also helped me to navigate the challenges of raising children in a different culture.
Our family and I feel very lucky to have met Theresa.
I hired her during the summer holidays for five hours from 9.15am onwards as I was headed off to work. She just did not show up. There was no communication. I messaged her before the babystitting slot to double confirm attendance, then messaged again at 9.15am and heard nothing back. She messaged later on apologising to me stating that she had overslept.
This caused so much chaos to my day and loss of money and trust.
Looked after three year old while nursery was closed - they were fantastic! Really lovely setting with tonnes of toys and games - he didn’t want to come home on the first visit!
Activity packed days meant he was happy and tired at the end of the day with lots to tell me about where they had been and the little adventures he had found. He loved the pet turtles and has added to his Christmas list.
Jodie and Janet are lovely and it’s a really welcoming family setting that was safe and secure. He ate the home cooked meals (to the shock of his mum!) and had a brilliant time. Was so good to be able to feel secure that he was well cared for while we had to work. Regular updates and messages were well received and could see how happy he was.
Highly recommend and will be using again - and letting all the other parents know.
Jeff
Our daughter has been at bearsprings since she was 1 years old. She settled in without any problems and we haven't had a single day when she hasn't wanted to go to see Ruby and Ursala. The mother daughter duo is a brilliant and unique setup. They are both very warm, approachable and caring. They take their job very seriously and the children are very happy there. Ruby and Ursala were so helpful and accommodating with our daughter's napping needs and did whatever we asked them to do! As a child clinical psychologist, child care is very important to me. I felt my daughter was in very safe hands. I highly recommend bearsprings!
Dawn is a fantastic childminder who provides exactly the care you want for your child. Our little one started when she was around 7 months old. Dawn has been so supportive in her development and provides the appropriate care needed and we can definitely see this. Dawn has a wealth of experience and has even helped us with being first time parents. Care that goes beyond the child and supports the parents is way more than we thought we would be getting!
Aside from this, we also have Jimmy! Jimmy also works with Dawn to provide childcare for all the children under their care. Jimmy is great and adds to the playful side immensely. I’ve not seen or heard of a setup like this before and ultimately, it adds to my comfort knowing there are 2 adults looking after our little one.
Dawn and Jimmy have a lovely and secure house setup with their own private garden which is configured so it a safe and playful environment outside.
Overall, you really can’t ask for anything better!
Georgina began looking after our son, Alfie from around 10 months - he is our 1st child and naturally we were quite apprehensive about his 1st time going into a childcare setting. But as soon as we met Georgina, we knew straight away that she was the childminder we were going to go with. She is very warm, relaxed and makes her setting like a 2nd home for the children she looks after.
Unfortunately, we have moved away from the area just recently but by the time Alfie had his last day at Georgina's he was 21 months old and a completely different boy! We were very sad having to take him away from a place he has become so comfortable in and somewhere he enjoyed being 3 times a week. He has now started at a nursery in our new area and we are receiving a lot of comments as to how impressive his development is and there is no doubt he would not be so far along without Georgina.
We have always had a good relationship with Georgina and been able to talk through any issues regarding drop off or pick up times, absences etc. We are hoping to be able to see her when we go back into London at some point, we know Alfie would love to see 'Gina'!
Abigail is lovely, friendly and very open to help with any sort of problems.
My daughter has known Abigail since a very young age , but we had her lost contact and thanks to childcare.co.uk we’ve been reunited again.Abigail looked after my daughter when she was just 3 and now again,everytime my daughter has loved being looked after by Abigail. She is always happy and excited to be spending the night with Abigail. We will definitely need her help every now and then.
She went out of her way to tidy the house, clean the surroundings which wasn’t part of the job arranged.Thanks so much Abigail
I highly recommend her for anyone looking for reliable, top quality and caring childminder in the Milton Keynes area.
From the moment you meet Samantha you are taken in with open arms into her lovely family home. Samantha is the most friendliest and happiest person..She has a real passion for looking after your child.
The activities and trips that Samantha organised for our daughter were great, and we loved hearing about her day and what she got up to.
Samantha kindly took our daughter on for a couple of months whilst we navigated myself going back to work full time and before Millie started pre school.
We are devastated to be leaving Samantha, she felt like a home away from home for our daughter.
I cannot recommend Samantha more to anyone that is looking for someone to look after their child- I wish we found her sooner!
My son has been with Lesley since he was around 8 months old. He is now 3.5 and we are moving away, but we will never forget Lesley. She is so warm and friendly, and we instantly felt at ease. She loves her children and looks after them so well - it feels more like a family home. My son has learnt so much from being with her. Lesley takes the children to do lots of different activities and they always have lots of adventures. She keeps in touch with us through the day with lots of pictures and updates. On the rare occasion my son was a bit upset going in (only about 3 times ever) she gave him lots of extra cuddles and within minutes he was fine - and she sent pictures to prove it! Lesley was also able to be flexible once he started a bit of preschool. She is always happy to work with us for any changes or if we're running late. We will always be grateful to Lesley for giving our son the best start in life. I would give her six stars if I could!
abegley
My son is 2 years old and has been with Marie since he was 7 months. She is an excellent childminder. Every day he goes out to play, on trips and to community groups. He has developed so well in her care and they have a lovely bond.
Marie is very accommodating and very kind. I know that my son always eats very well, learns a lot and is happy each day. I would highly recommend her to all other parents
