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.
My oldest started with Nelly in August 2022 when he was just 9 months old, and I will always speak highly of the care and support she has given our family. Nelly has been exceptional with both of my children, and we are incredibly grateful for the role she has played in their development.
My oldest developed a genuine love of reading in her setting and now reads above his age level. Nelly has also been instrumental in helping both children become confident, expressive and respectful.
My youngest was initially shy, and Nelly supported him so gently as he began to come out of his shell. She never pressured him or tried to rush the process. Instead, she gave him the space, encouragement and reassurance he needed to build his confidence at his own pace.
She regularly takes them on outings, introduces them to new experiences and encourages them to explore their interests and abilities. What I particularly appreciate is the way she allows each child to develop as an individual while still teaching them kindness, confidence and respect for others.
She has had such a positive influence on our children, and we are very grateful for everything she has done for them. We would recommend Nelly without hesitation to any family looking for someone who will genuinely care for, encourage and invest in their children. She will always have our highest recommendation.
We cannot recommend Maninder and Marvellous Minds highly enough. Our daughter was with Maninder from 11 months old until she was two and a half, and it truly became a home away from home for her. From the very beginning, it was obvious how much love, care and thought Maninder puts into every child. Our daughter absolutely adored going each day, formed wonderful friendships, and always came home happy, curious and full of stories about her adventures.
The progress she made during her time with Maninder was remarkable. She flourished socially, emotionally and intellectually, developing into a kind, confident, inquisitive little girl with a real love of books, nature and learning. We always felt she was being encouraged as an individual while receiving the warmth and security every young child needs. As parents, there is no greater reassurance than knowing your child is loved and thriving, and that’s exactly what Maninder and her wonderful family gave us. We only wish we could have sent our son there too, but sadly we moved out of East Dulwich. We will always be incredibly grateful for everything Maninder did for our family.
JS76
I took my son to Shaista when he was only six months old, and I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better childminder. Shaista is incredibly loving, caring and nurturing, and she provides such a warm and welcoming environment for children.
My son developed a lovely bond with her very quickly, and now he is the happiest little boy whenever I take him there. It gives me so much peace of mind knowing that he is happy, safe and so well cared for.
I cannot recommend Shaista highly enough. She is truly wonderful at what she does, and I feel very lucky to have found her.
Shree renders top-tier childcare. She's cool, calm and highly professional. Our child has been with her since he was about six months old (he sees her as his second mum). He's almost 5 years old now and starting school next month (September). The experience as a whole has been absolutely wonderful. I have never met anyone as peaceful, patient and flexible as this childminder. Her support team (mum, husband and grown-up children) are also very welcoming, friendly and helpful. Together, they have provided a safe, clean and incredibly welcoming environment for our child all these years. They have also maintained an excellent balance of fun, structured outdoor outings and educational activities for him, and we are very grateful. If you are looking for a registered childminder who treats children like family, while maintaining highest professional standards, look no further!
Gabby is fantastic, she has a great setting with a lovely play room. She’s welcoming and friendly and my 3.5 year old settled instantly with her (his first time in childcare away from family).
She provides great care, lovely updates on the app throughout the day and has even got my boy to try eating stuff that I’ve never been able to. He’s really enjoyed his time with Gabby and can’t wait to return in the next school holidays. He’s enjoyed the time indoors and out in the community with her. She does great activities and also trips out.
Thank you Gabby, so pleased we found you and that he settled so well and quickly with you.
We absolutely love having her babysit our girls! She is amazing, reliable, trustworthy, and so much fun. The girls absolutely adore her and always look forward to seeing her. We feel completely comfortable knowing they are in such caring and capable hands. We couldn’t recommend her more!
When we first met Kim with our 1-year-old daughter, she took to her instantly. We'd already visited several other providers, but this was the clearest signal our little one had given us — and it put our minds completely at ease about returning to work.
Now, as our daughter heads into pre-reception, she's genuinely excited for this next step. That confidence is down to Kim and Ray. Preparing a child so well that they're ready — even eager — to move on is exactly what the best teachers do, even knowing it means saying goodbye.
Kim cares for each child with real intention, understanding their individual needs and abilities. My daughter has always been a fussy eater, and Kim's patient, thoughtful approach made a real difference there. Beyond that, the curriculum she and Ray have built genuinely supports both motor skills and cognitive development — you can see the care that's gone into it.
We couldn't recommend them more highly!
Nicola and her family are brilliant, my daughter was in her care for almost 2 years. My daughter thoroughly enjoyed her Tuesday’s at Nikki’s, she was always so excited to see her friends and talked non stop about Laura. It was lovely to hear what my daughter had been doing in the day on the many adventures they went on, including the park and library. Nikki is very thorough and great at communicating. The setting is warm, welcoming and safe. My daughter had the best time. We thank you so so much highly recommend.
Gemma has been looking after my daughter since she was 1 years old, she’s now 3 years old and her development has outshined my expectations since she started with Gemma. Not only do I find Gemma very easy to communicate with she’s very flexible and always happy to help. Couldn’t recommend her more!
Sandra
Israel was lovely with my children from the start, and every time he comes over, he cooks fantastic Brazilian food tailored to the children's dietary needs. You can genuinely tell how much he loves his work and working with children—he is completely lovely, and I recommend him without a second thought. I only have wonderful things to say about him!
Kasia is an amazing childminder who treats your child as one of her own. Billie was always excited as soon as we would arrive.
My daughter can be a very shy girl who would cry if someone even looked at her. Kasia has given her so much more confidence in herself which has been lovely to watch.
She is so focused on doing so many different activities which are always brilliant.
Thank you so much for making Billie’s time with you truly amazing.
Charmain
Whenever I need to, I occasionally book Israel to look after my children, and the experience is always wonderful. He is extremely caring and attentive, and you can instantly tell how much he genuinely loves children. My kids absolutely adore him and always look forward to when he comes over. Honestly, if I could, I would hire him to look after them every single day of the week! I only have high praise for his professionalism, patience, and the complete reassurance he gives us as parents. I cannot recommend him highly enough to any family.
We couldn’t be happier with the care our son received from his childminder. She is absolutely wonderful—caring, kind, patient and incredibly attentive to his needs. He always felt happy, safe and well looked after in her care.
She created such a warm and welcoming environment, and it was clear how much she genuinely cared about his happiness and development. We always felt completely reassured knowing he was with her.
We would highly recommend her to any parent looking for a trustworthy, caring and dedicated childminder. We are extremely grateful for everything she has done for our son and couldn’t recommend her highly enough! ❤️
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
