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.
The childminder I found is really great. My boy started when he was 2 years old. My son was very shy, introvert and does not like strangers. Adriana really did great and make him comfortable on his initial days. She seems understanding well what is the need for each individual child and engaging each individual well. At the end of every day, the childminder told how was my day, what he was doing and if there is any concerns. The childminder sent pictures for the day often. At end of each session we get reports. Before each session what is the plan was communicated well. This session with the childminder really help my boy in becoming more confident while starting nursery. I would definitely recommend the childminder, Adriana Wrzol.
My son started going to Liz when he was only 10 months old. Liz has been very hands on looking after my son. She Takes him for a lot of Interactive and outdoor activities which are fundamental part of learning and development for my son. My son who is now 21 .months old has grown up to be confident and very comfortable with Liz which reflects her caring nature and homely environment in her settings. As a mum ,I would recommend Liz ,if you are looking for a safe ,homely,fun and an interactive environment where a child can thrive .
My little boy has been with Tina since September 2023 and she has been the most incredible addition to his life these past 2 years. My son looks forward to his days with her and I love that he learns and engages in such a broad range of educational activities. She communicates regularly and professionally and is so easy to talk to. It's clear that she knows my son so well and has helped him in so many areas of development. She's absolutely outstanding and I'm so glad we found her!
Leanne W
Hayley has provided care for my little boy since he was 9 months old (he is now 3). From the very beginning, she took the time to understand him & his needs and work with those to get the very best from him. She provided a real home from home and always communicates any concerns she had as soon as they arise. Hayley also offers an incredibly broad, nutritious menu. She listens to what you need & want for your child and works with you to aid your child. In summary, Hayley is an incredibly knowledgeable, lovely & caring childminder and any child placed in her care will excel!
Stevie
I honestly couldn’t ask for a better childminder. From the very first day, she has created such a warm, welcoming, and nurturing environment where my child has absolutely thrived. Her genuine care, patience, and attention to each child’s individual needs are clear in everything she does.
She keeps me updated with lovely little photos and messages throughout the day, which always put a smile on my face and reassure me that my child is safe, happy, and engaged. It’s clear she puts a lot of thought into the activities she plans – they’re fun, educational, and perfectly suited to the children’s interests and stages of development.
It’s such a relief to go to work knowing my child is in such capable and caring hands. I’m so grateful we found her, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to any parent looking for a safe, loving, and stimulating setting for their child. She truly is the best!
Victoria
Our son has been with Carmen for a while now and loves his time there. There is no tears that drop off as he's so excited to see his friends and Carmen sends us lots of lovely pictures and updates of what they get up to during the day.
In a world where we have so many things to worry about it's so nice to be able to leave our child in the hands of someone who is trustworth and loving and treats our child like her own. If you are looking for a childminder, you'd be very happy with leaving your kid with her.
My little boy has been going for around 6/7 months now and after the initial settling in (took a couple of weeks but he was mid majorly teething) and he absolutely loves going. Jenny is fantastic at what she does and adores my little boy. Nothing is too much trouble, myself and partner work shifts and Jenny is extremely accommodating. If I’m lucky enough to have another child I’ll be putting myself on the registration list as soon as I know I’m pregnant.
As a first time mum I was so nervous to leave my boy with anyone but he honestly loves it so much he goes on his set days whether I’m at work or not as he enjoys it so much and has made lovely friends. The handovers are great and thorough, none of the shoving the bags and child and shutting the door and it’s lovely to have a chat at pick up and drop off.
AmberC
Nelly is absolutely amazing and truly caring, and attentive to my daughters needs, my daughter is 18 months, 17 months when she started with Nelly, it was only for 6 weeks as unfortunately we already have a place in a nursery but that isn’t till September and Nelly kindly agreed to have my daughter for the 6 weeks prior to this.
Honestly, from the first time my daughter came home in a fresh spare pair of clothes I knew, Nelly really cares.
From the WhatsApp updates I get - to our chats about my daughter at pick up and drop off I knew she really cares.
Nelly even suggested potty training my daughter which I wasn’t thinking about doing till late September but with Nelly’s help we were able to start.
Thank you so much for everything you’ve done for my daughter, we will truly miss you!
I cannot recommend Lesley highly enough. She has been amazing with my son, Leonidas and I am so grateful for the warmth and professionalism she shows every day. She is caring, and truly goes above and beyond to make sure he feels happy and safe. She takes the time to understand his personality, needs, and interests, and always engages him in fun activities.
What makes Lesley truly special is her genuine care for children and the personal attention she gives to each one. She keeps me updated with regular, open communication about Leonidas’s day, progress, and milestones, which gives me total peace of mind.
I am truly grateful for everything she has done for Leonidas and for our family. She is an exceptional childminder, and I would wholeheartedly recommend her to any parent seeking the very best care for their child.
San
Gosia looked after our daughter from 2021 until this summer, and choosing her was truly one of the best parenting decisions we’ve made.
She has created a warm, family-like environment where children feel safe, valued, and genuinely cared for. What we especially appreciate is Gosia’s focus on empathy, kindness, and good manners. She teaches children to use kind words, treat each other with respect, and be thoughtful human beings — something that’s not always a given elsewhere.
Thanks to Gosia, our daughter thrived both emotionally and socially. She would come home happy, confident, and full of stories from a day filled with learning, care, and laughter.
Gosia is not just a fantastic childminder — she’s a truly special person with a heart full of love for what she does. We couldn’t recommend her more!
Teenos looked my three children aged 9-10 and my youngest, from the age of 3 until she started reception. Always kind, patient with the children, fun activities including gardening and planting fruits! My children loved going to Teenos, and the food is amazing! (says my daughters). Highly recommend!
As a first-time mum returning to work when my son was just 9 months old, I was naturally anxious about leaving him in someone else’s care. From the moment we met Carmen, however, those worries quickly faded. She has created a warm, nurturing, and stimulating environment that truly feels like a home away from home.
Carmen is not only incredibly loving and attentive, but also deeply committed to the holistic development of every child in her care. I’ve been continuously impressed by the variety and creativity of the activities she plans – from muddy car washes and polar adventures, to dentist role play, reading sessions, pizza-making classes, nursery rhyme discos, and picnics. These aren’t just fun—they are thoughtfully designed to support the children’s cognitive, emotional, and social growth.
As a parent, there is no greater peace of mind than knowing your child is thriving in a caring and enriching setting. We feel incredibly lucky to have found her and cannot recommend her enough.
Iris has been a really fantastic help when we were in a bind with childcare and was adored by my two young children - she is extremely competent, energetic and responsible and we will absolutely be hiring her again! She was so enthusiastic and caring and would be a great addition to any family needing childcare.
Our son spent a very happy year with Lee at Monkeynuts and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to others.
Lee was very communicative and the app allowed us to keep up to date easily with day to day activities, meals, naps etc, as well as getting photos through the day of what J was up to. He has a few health complications in his picture and we felt absolutely safe leaving him with Lee, knowing she would medicate him as needed, highlight concerns and update us if he was particularly struggling.
It is such a huge decision deciding who to trust with any child, but especially one prone to breathing challenges and choking episodes. I had every confidence in Lee's ability to manage him, and she absolutely lived up to expectations.
J ate better than us most days, with balanced, healthy and varied meals available every day.
J had a lovely time with Lee, getting plenty of social opportunities and trips out. He also spent one of his birthdays at Monkeynuts when family commitments made it the best option, and we were very happy to see how special his day was.
Eve babysat for my 15mon old and 4yo. She was early for the appointment and cheerful. She settled in quickly, was easy to connect with, and immediately engaged with the kids. We're new to the area and she immediately put us at ease. We will request her again and again! Wonderful experience.
Ylva has been working with us since July 2023 to care for our son. When he first started with Ylva, he was just under a year old and had never been in anyone else's care but ours.
As a first-time mum, I was naturally concerned with choosing the best childcare arrangements for our son as I returned to work. I considered nurseries and other daycares but was fortunate to meet Ylva, a fellow Scandinavian who had similar values of how to raise happy, resilient children.
Ylva has been exceptional with our son. After a brief settling in period, he developed a strong bond and trust with Ylva. She is firm and fair, which is important to teach the children good behaviour, and she has been such a positive influence on our son, supporting his development - from social and cognitive to motor skills - and helping him to sleep and eat independently as well as becoming fully potty trained by 2 years old. More recently, she has been preparing him to get ready for school, doing activities and exercises to learn letters and numbers.
She meticulously plans the meals and activities for the children every week, with updates on the story of the week, the nutritious meal plan with healthy, home cooked food, and photos of their outings (which is always the highlight of my day!). She takes them outdoors every day, visits museums and the Zoo, brings them to toddler groups where they interact with other children, and does arts and crafts at home. Our son loves to go to Ylva's and he runs to her door in the mornings where he is greeted with a warm hug and smile.
We feel so grateful to Ylva for her care and support over the past two years; not only is she fantastic with our son but she also provides advice and guidance to us as first-time parents. She is reliable, caring and knowledgeable, and we cannot recommend her enough.
Lizzie has only been with us for a short time, but my son really took to her straight away. He’s autistic and can sometimes take a while to warm up to new people, but he was comfortable with her from the first meeting, which was such a relief. She has a calm and friendly approach, and he really enjoys spending time with her. It’s still early days, but we’re really happy with how things are going and looking forward to continuing.
Rea
Our daughter Isobel has been with Hayley for the past two years, and we honestly couldn’t have asked for a better childminder. When Isobel first started, she was quite shy, but Hayley has brought her out of her shell completely. Under her care, Isobel has grown into a confident, happy, and amazing little girl who has learnt so much in such a short time.
Hayley provides a warm, nurturing, and fun environment where children thrive, and the progress we’ve seen in Isobel has been incredible. We are so grateful for the love, patience, and support Hayley has given her, and we know that the skills and confidence she has gained will stay with her as she moves on to her next chapter.
We would highly recommend Hayley to any parent looking for a kind, professional, and truly wonderful childminder.
jemma
I arranged a trial tutoring session with Leanne for my autistic son. We agreed on the details 5 days in advance, with the plan to continue to a week of daily sessions if the trial went well.
Unfortunately, the trial day came and went without any communication. Leanne didn’t show up, didn’t send a message, and didn’t answer her phone. I still haven’t heard from her since.
This was very disappointing and unprofessional. When working with children, especially those who have special needs and require structure and consistency, reliability is just as important as skill. Sadly, this experience didn’t inspire confidence.
Amy
