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.
Emily started looking after my kids in 2019, then age 6 months and 1.5 years. Emily started with us 3-4 days per week and still helps us out 1 afternoon per week. Emily is an absolute star - I'm so grateful to her for the fun, kindness and curiosity she brings along every single day she is with the kids. Over the years, Emily has taught them so much about plants, berries, baking, cooking, art, money - loads of stuff - and still helps them with their reading and tricky words. Emily is incredibly knowledgeable about early years and education and provided a great sounding board for me and the kids dad when we had questions and concerns over the years. Emily is a consummate professional and a big kid rolled into one - she's fab, and I'm extremely happy to provide this review. Elaine
ElaineS
There are not enough words to describe how incredible Debbie is. From day one, she made us feel completely at ease and confident leaving our son in her care. She has a huge heart, and it shows in every detail—she looks after the children with genuine love, as if they were part of her own family.
Debbie goes far beyond what’s expected. She’s always on top of everything: routines, safety, learning, emotional wellbeing—you name it. She’s organised, attentive, and absolutely reliable.
The space she provides is beautiful—bright, clean, full of toys and resources that stimulate and support the children’s development. There’s a real sense of calm, joy, and care in the environment.
As a parent, there’s nothing better than knowing your child is with someone who truly cares and nurtures them with love. Debbie is one of those rare people who leaves a lasting, positive impact on both the children and the parents.
Thank you, Debbie.
Maria, Gustavo, Tomás & Asunción.
Maria
Jemma- is a wonderful childminder, us as parents to our first born we couldn’t have asked for anyone better than her! Jayden has loved their time with her! Its always been home from home setting. She's one of a kind and has provided a wonderful, safe and nurturing environment since he was only 10month old. Jayden has learned loads with her through play and fun creative activities on daily basis, play groups, trips and many more!
We will never be able to thank her enough to what she’s done for us! 💝💝
Jayden’s Parents xxx
My son has been with Steph for a year and a half and honestly can’t recommend Steph enough. It’s the highlight of my son’s week when he’s with Steph, he absolutely adores her. She is amazing with the children and does loads of different activities with them. She has welcomed my son into her home like he is part of the family. Would 100% recommend to any family looking for a childminder.
After struggling to settle at nursery for six months, our daughter Sophie started with Sharon — and the change has been incredible. Sharon is warm, friendly, and creates such a nurturing environment that Sophie truly feels she’s going from home to home each day. The setup is beautiful, with a dedicated playroom and a lovely garden space for shaded outdoor play. Since joining, Sophie has absolutely thrived. What used to be emotional, difficult drop-offs have turned into cheerful goodbyes as she happily walks in to find her friends. We’re so grateful to have found Sharon. Highly recommended
Joanne
Sohaila has been an amazing childminder to our daughter Sara, who she has cared for since she was just 13 months old. From the very beginning, Sohaila created a warm, nurturing, and gentle environment where Sara felt completely at ease.
She provides a wide variety of engaging activities that have had a hugely positive impact on Sara’s development and learning. From indoor activities like painting, cooking to outdoor play in her garden—including messy play, water fun, and gardening. Sohaila also offers children forest school sessions, as well as regular trips to the park and library.
Sohaila offers nutritious meals and snacks, and maintains a lovely daily routine that Sara naturally adapted to—including nap times. The regular updates via the Tiney app were especially reassuring for us as first-time parents and helped us feel very connected to our daughter’s day.
We’ve watched Sara thrive in Sohaila’s care—she’s grown into a confident, happy, and curious little girl, and we truly believe Sohaila played a big role in that. We feel so lucky to have found her and are incredibly grateful for the care and love she has given our daughter. Thank you!
We wholeheartedly recommend Sohaila to any family looking for a nurturing, reliable and engaging childcare experience.
I recommend Shabana without reservation, she has helped my eldest and currently supporting my youngest and I have seen a significant positive impact on my boys. Shabana is knowledgeable, engaging and reassuring, with clear open communication with me, the parent which means that I can better support my sons with their work at home. I can't thank Shabana enough for her hard work and genuine care.
I’m very happy with the care my child received with Aggie. She provides a warm, safe, and welcoming environment where children feel secure and happy. My child has settled in well, and I can see how comfortable and confident they are while in her care.
The setting is very clean, well-organized, and full of fun, engaging activities that support learning and development. It’s clear that Aggie genuinely cares for the children and puts a lot of thought and passion into their daily routine.
Communication is excellent, and I always feel informed about what my child has been doing throughout the day updated with photos in the app . Most importantly, I feel complete peace of mind knowing my child is in such good hands. This was a great choice choosing Aggie as an chilminder .
Highly recommended!❤️
Nicol
Our oldest daughter was looked after by Alex and Trish from 9 months old. When we got there it just felt like the right place for her to attend. Such a warm welcome we felt she was being looked after by family. Our daughter had a great time at Mi Casa and we would recommend it for anyone looking for childcare in the area. Alex and her mum also speak Spanish which was a great bonus for us as we’re also Spanish speaking.
Blanca
Ruth has looked after our complex needs (LD and autism) 4yo son for more than a year. Ruth is dependable person, she always came on time, communicated in advance when needed the time off, supported us on short notice when our son got sick or was sent back from nursery. Ruth was very patient with our son who needs support with all aspects of daily tasks. She cared for him at home, took him to nearby playgrounds for a run and ensured he is safe (which is a full-on task on it’s own), fed, changed and entertained. Occasionally she looked after our baby twins when I needed to do a nursery pick ups.
Tomas
I would like to say that Anita is an excellent childminder who is very caring & fun. She has good communication about the progress of my child. Being a first time mum it’s not easy to find a trust worthy child minder / nursery. My son always comes home happy and is also always excited to be dropped off which is reassuring for me. The space is always clean and she has a big garden which my son loves to run around in. They are always getting up to exciting adventures and go to the library regularly which is great as my son gets to learn new words and develop in his reading. I would highly recommend this child minder as I have had good experience with her.
Amazing childminders, looked after my son and have such amazing facilities and adventures
Our boys have absolutely loved their time at Mi Casa! Alex has created such a special, nurturing setting where everyday is full of fun! They spend lots of time outside playing and having adventures like exploring Wilderness Island or watering the flowers in Hackbridge community garden. Alex works hard to build a sense of community, encouraging the children to say hello and talk to other passers by and help with maintaining the "Mi Casa patch", complete with "Bee bar" in the community garden. Alex puts her creative flair to great use with the art projects the kids bring home - They were so proud to give me their homemade lavender bath salts and sweets for Mothers Day. On my lunchtime walks I often find them all having a picnic in the community garden or sitting by the River Wandle reading a story in the shade. We have been so lucky to have experienced Alex's care for our boys and will miss her as we move on to school!
RUTH
My daughter has been with Steph for just over a year now, and I couldn't be happier with the care she provides. Steph is not only kind and nurturing but also incredibly reliable and professional. Communication is always excellent
- I'm kept up to date and always teel reassured knowing my daughter is in such good hands.
One of the things I really appreciate is how much fun my daughter has while she's there. Whether it's creative play, outdoor time, or themed crafts, she always comes home happy and full of stories. Steph goes the extra mile by helping the children make thoughtful cards and crafts for special occasions like Mother's Day and Father's Day, which means so much.
It's clear that Steph genuinely cares about the children she looks after, and we feel so lucky to have found her. I'd highly recommend her to any parent looking for a warm, reliable, and engaging childminder.
Val has looked after both our daughters, so we've been with her for around 3 years now. Our children have loved going to Val's, and my youngest who first went to Val about 6 months ago has settled so well - she doesn't even seem to miss me!
Val offers such a caring environment for children, and they do so much fun stuff - trips to toddler groups, soft play, painting, playing outside, singing and dancing etc. Val's daughter, Lauren, works with her too, and the children adore her. She's clearly great at interacting with them and they have so much fun with her.
I feel so lucky that we found Val when we moved to the area. It's so reassuring to know that my children are going to a happy, fun, safe home for the day while I'm at work.
Jessy has provided an exceptional service towards our two sons over the past 2 years. They love going to her setting and even ask to go over on the weekend. Being surrounded by other children has also allowed for our sons to learn to walk, eat independently, talk and be potty trained earlier than expected and we can’t thank her enough for that. We would recommend Jessy’s childminding services to anyone who was considering using her.
EzZeMama
Liyanna babysat our 7 month old daughter and was highly professional yet warm and friendly. It was our first time with a baby sitter and she eased us in, proactively kept us updated when we were out, and more importantly was very patient and sweet with our baby. I would strongly recommend Liyanna for anyone looking for a sitter/nanny!
Finding the right childcare can be an incredibly daunting experience, especially when a previous attempt hasn't worked out. We consider ourselves incredibly fortunate to have found Jane and her wonderful, caring team at Sweetness Camp.
Returning to work was already tough, but it was made even more challenging when our daughter struggled to settle at a local nursery, culminating in an accident after three weeks. Desperate for an alternative, we found Jane through recommendations from other mums, and it has been an absolute blessing.
From the moment our daughter joined, Jane and her team went above and beyond to help her settle in. Their genuine warmth and nurturing approach made all the difference. We quickly gained complete trust in Sweetness Camp as a safe and incredibly supportive environment. It’s clear our daughter is not only well looked after but truly thrives there.
A special mention must go to Jane and Maryori's delicious and healthy cooking. Providing nutritious meals is so important for growing children, and it's something they excel at.
Overall, we feel incredibly blessed to have met Jane and her team. Their dedication, kindness, and professionalism have given us immense peace of mind. We are confident our daughter will continue to grow into a confident and happy child under their wonderful care.
