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.
We found Doreen at short notice for some extra help for a couple of weeks. My 18 month old can be a bit unsure of new people, so I was a bit tentative of having someone new for such a short time. I needn't have worried at all. Doreen was brilliant. She was super organised and clear right from the start, which was very helpful - meeting first and bringing all her documents etc. She is very experienced and instinctively knew how to put my daughter at ease. We had smooth handovers from the very first morning, and my little one always came home happy, having been off for various trips to the playground/library/museum etc. She also kept me updated during the day. I would recommend Doreen without hesitation.
Hermione
My son has had a wonderful experience in Marie’s care, he enjoys all of the fun activities and outings that they go on as well as playing with the other children. Marie has always been really accommodating and flexible with slight changes to our work schedules and childcare needs and keeps in regular communication. Marie and her family are warm and friendly and her home is very clean and tidy with a lovely big garden for the children to play in, she creates a lovely home from home setting for children to play and feel comfortable in.
We have been so lucky to have Blanka with us for the past year, caring for our daughter since she was just 9 months old. She comes Monday through Thursday, and is always flexible and willing to help on Fridays when needed. Our daughter absolutely adores her — and it’s easy to see why.
She is incredibly patient, gentle, and attentive. She takes our daughter to story times, the V&A Museum of Childhood, and other fun activities, always keeping her engaged and happy. She makes sure she’s always well cared for and looking nice, and spends plenty of time reading and playing with her, giving her full attention.
We truly feel so fortunate to have found such an amazing nanny. She has been such a positive influence in our daughter’s life, and we can’t recommend her highly enough.
Fran
Our three kids very much enjoy spending time with Miri. She is kind, interested in their stories, up for playing all sorts of games and really listens to them - they love the attention.
For us, communication with Miri is easy: she is very responsive, and has helped us out on very short notice, and always tries to work around our schedule.
We can very much recommend her!
Elaine has cared for my son ever since he was 11 months old and has played a key role in his development. She provides a safe, fun and loving environment with great activities, from crafts to zoo trips. My son has grown in confidence, independence, and skills thanks to her care. We feel so lucky to have her!
Our son has been with Monika for the past 7 years, and we truly couldn’t have imagined a better childminder. From the age of 2, she has been a constant, caring, and loving presence in his life. Monika creates a warm, nurturing environment where children feel safe, happy, and supported. Over the years, we have seen our son grow into a confident, kind, and curious young boy — and so much of that is thanks to Monika’s guidance, patience, and dedication.
She always went the extra mile, offering thoughtful activities, encouraging learning through play, and communicating with us openly and warmly. We will forever be grateful for everything she has done for our family. Saying goodbye is not easy — Monika will always have a special place in our hearts.
We were so lucky to have Caroline looking after our son, Ibrahim, from when he was 13 months old. From the very beginning, she created such a warm, calm, and caring environment, and Ibrahim settled in straight away. He became really close to her daughters too—they were like big sisters to him, and it was so lovely to see him feel like part of her family.
One of the biggest improvements we saw during his time with Caroline was his sleep. He used to struggle with naps, especially in a cot, but she gently and patiently helped him get into a consistent routine. Before long, he was napping happily during the day, which made a huge difference to him—and to us as parents.
Caroline also gave Ibrahim such a rich variety of experiences. She regularly took him out to the museum, farm, park, and local playgroups. Even though he wasn’t talking yet, we could clearly see how much he enjoyed those outings—he was so much more confident, engaged, and curious. It was amazing to see how much he grew and developed through the activities she planned.
She was always brilliant at keeping us in the loop, letting us know how his day had gone—what he ate, how he slept, what he’d enjoyed doing. She often sent us little updates and photos, which we loved receiving during the workday.
It’s so clear that Caroline genuinely loves what she does. Her warmth, patience, and attention to detail made such a positive impact on Ibrahim, and we always felt completely at ease knowing he was in her care.
We’re genuinely sad to be leaving Caroline—it’s hard to say goodbye to someone who has played such an important role in your child’s early life. We’ll always be grateful for everything she did for our family.
I can’t say enough lovely things about lolly. She’s everything you’d want in someone caring for your child - kind, caring, fun and intuitive! Lolly helped out with my little boy from the ages of 6 months to 2 years and she really did feel like part of the family. She was also very flexible and had my other son too when I needed extra help! My kids (and I) absolutely adore her
Sophieb
My daughter started at this nursery when she was just 6 months old, and now she’s almost 4. From the very beginning, Kavita and her amazing team have been so caring, loving, and supportive. My little one has always been excited to go to nursery, which says so much about how happy and comfortable she feels there. She has learned and grown so much, not just academically but also in confidence and kindness. I’m so grateful for the wonderful start they’ve given her.
Tina is a wonderful childminder. My two daughters both spent the last year with her and they loved every minute of it. My youngest daughter has gained her own little personality, she can have a conversation with you that would last days lol. That’s all down to the time she has spent with Tina and her lovely family. I would highly recommend Tina to anyone. Tina is a lovely person with a lovely family. I wouldn’t hesitate to send my children back again in a heartbeat. Thank you so much for contributing to my girls growing up in your care.
It is with immense pleasure and the highest regard that I recommend Lisa Curry for any childcare position. Lisa was employed as our nanny for a little over one year, from June 2024 to August 2025, during which time she became an indispensable and cherished member of our household. Her exceptional care allowed us to transition our daughters (now aged 3 and 4) from nursery, a decision we made with complete confidence due to Lisa's outstanding capabilities.
Lisa possesses extensive experience and professional qualifications from her background in nursery education, which is evident in her profound understanding of children's needs and developmental stages. From the outset, Lisa demonstrated a remarkable ability to align with our parenting philosophy. She consistently planned engaging and enriching activities, transforming everyday play into significant learning opportunities. Under her guidance, our girls quickly developed foundational skills in reading, writing, and counting, a testament to her dedicated and effective approach. The genuine affection our daughters have for her is clear, as they eagerly anticipate every "Lisa day."
Beyond her direct childcare responsibilities, Lisa consistently exhibited remarkable proactivity and initiative. She meticulously prepared nutritious and balanced meals for the girls, often succeeding in encouraging them to enjoy foods they might otherwise decline. Furthermore, her willingness to proactively assist with light household tasks was an invaluable support to me as a working parent, making a significant positive difference to our daily routine.
Lisa is truly an exceptionally dependable and dedicated individual. Throughout her entire year with us, she maintained a perfect attendance record, never taking a single sick day. She consistently goes above and beyond for our children and our family, demonstrating a commitment that extends far beyond her duties. Lisa has not merely been a nanny; she has been an integral part of our family's support system, embodying the spirit of a true "village" in raising our little ones.
We trust Lisa implicitly with the care and well-being of our children and would unreservedly recommend her to any family seeking a compassionate, skilled, and utterly reliable childcare professional.
Where do I start with Helen........ there is no words to express how thankful I am to have found Helen. I, like most parents was worried about leaving my 1 year old with someone I had never met. We went to visit Helen and the setting that he would be in and instantly felt reassured he was in good, safe hands. We had a few settling in sessions which she kept me informed on his progress the whole time, the fact he was never bothered about us leaving him there from his 2nd session spoke volumes, I knew instantly Helen was the childminder for us.
She has now had my son for 3 years and I know he will be as upset as me that his having to leave for school. She and her whole family treated him like their own, always went above and beyond in daily activities to keep him engaged, he was never bored and frequently asked to go at weekends or days he wasn't due to go.
We had a terrible health scare with him in Helens care (which could never have been prevented, was just unfortunate it happened in Helens care), when he was nearly 2, I am so thankful he was with her and not at a nursery or bigger setting. Helen knew exactly what to do and whilst talking to emergency services was still in contact with us to keep us updated on the situation and remained calm throughout. Without her quick thinking and knowing what to do I dread to think what could have happened and for that I'm forever in Helens debt! She continuously kept in contact with us during his stay in hospital. I feel this isn't just a job for Helen, its a real passion and treats all the children like her own.
Thank you Helen for giving our boy the best start to life, I wish we had found you for our 1st child. His manners are second to none and a lot of people comment on how great they are for his age and that is largely down to her. His leaving her with the best memories any child could ever ask for and the things they have done I never expected any childminder to do but Helen just does it. Any interest a child shows she really tries to encourage and help further the interests in there day to day activities. She allows children to just be themselves, from puddle jumping after the rain clears to making a mess with paint and educational fun play so they don't even know they are learning, he amazes me with some of the things he knows which we didn't teach him. We always got daily photos and updates which is so nice to see and reassures you they are having a great day. Nothing is ever a problem. His a very fussy eater and always accommodates but encourages trying new things, his eating has now improved a lot. She also meets other childminders in the area frequently so they have interaction with other children not just the children in her care, which is lovely and helped his social skills.
We couldn't recommend Helen enough and there will be no one I trust more with my children than her and her family!!! Thank you all for being so amazing with him. Forever grateful we found you
We were lucky to have Christine with us during our stay in London. She looked after our two children until late at night (2 AM) with great reliability and warmth. Despite the language barrier (our kids don’t speak English), she handled everything with calm and ease, making them feel safe and comfortable. She even made the effort to meet them beforehand, which helped build trust right away. Extremely available, precise, and kind - we would absolutely recommend Christine to any family.
Valentina
This summer my 7-year-old daughter spent 2-3 days per week with Diane. She always reveled in the wonderful time she had, being carried to the playhouse and signing up at the local library for the Summer Story challenge. My daughter is always excited to return and had the best time there.
Shanea
This child minder said she had spaces but then not very clear when questions are asked. Seems like she is hiding things or not being completely upfront and instead will ignore responding. Yes she may say I was busy etc etc but I basically queried how often she takes the children out if at all. I do not think she does and prefers to keep them cooped up in 1 room. Personally not for me and cagey prefer child minder who is more cleat and trustworthy with my child.
We cannot recommend Pam enough, she is an exceptional childminder. From our first meeting, where her organisation, diligence and caring nature were apparent, I knew she was the right person to look after our twins and she has provided 3 years of exceptional care. The relationship she built with both children was incredibly nurturing and they always loved going to her setting.
She provides such a wide range of activities both at home and outside the house. My children particularly loved forest school, which was especially important for us with living in a flat and not having access to a garden.
We have really appreciated the daily photos and updates, as well as the regular reports, which were always so thorough. We have also really treasured the final portfolio she put together for each twin, cataloguing their progress across the years.
We also really valued the fact she offered term time only contracts, while also having the flexibility to offer ad hoc care in the holidays if needed.
The twins speech, development and learning has really accelerated with Pam and she has put them in such a good position to start Nursery.
We cannot thank her enough for all the love, care and dedication she has put into looking after the twins. They will really miss being with her.
It’s hard to be put into words how truly incredible Hui An is. She has created a calm and enriching space where the all the children are not only safe and cared for, but also inspired to explore, learn, and grow.
Our child has absolutely thrived here. The days are filled with creativity, outdoor play, and gentle structure, and there’s always something new to explore. One of the highlights for us has been the wonderful range of animals the children get to spend time with, it’s such a unique and lovely part of their day, and it’s taught our little one so much about being gentle towards animals.
The home cooked meals are another huge bonus. Our child is treated to nutritional, delicious food that’s made with love and care.
We couldn’t ask for more. Highly recommend to any parent looking for a warm and nurturing setting
Finding the right person to look after our daughter was of great importance to my wife and I and we are delighted we found Charlotte. She is very accommodating and our daughter loves going to hers. She is always doing a variety of different activities and knowing she is in a safe and caring environment is really important. I would highly recommend Rebecca to anyone.
We have recently been using Rebecca to care for our 16 month old daughter and on occasion our 4&5 year old sons and have had such a great experience with her. Nothing is too much trouble and she is extremely accommodating. Our daughter never wants to leave at home time which shows just how happy the children are in her care. She does a wide variety of activities with the children such as arts and a crafts and trips out to the farm and park. Would definitely recommend if you are looking for a childminder!
Nelly has been such a great carer to my son, She treats all the kids like her own.
My son has been there just over a year and he loves it, they have so much fun with days out, trips to the park, playing and learning at Nelly's.
We get daily updates on what's app with his progress and always lets us know how his day is going.
It's very sad we have to leave now as he will be starting school! but my partner and I are very grateful with the interactiveness, care, love and family vibes that Nells cuddly tots give.
Thank you so much for everything Nells and Jules ❤️
KaySB
