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 would like to sincerely thank Lenka for providing excellent emergency babysitting care for our six-year-old son. She is kind, reliable, and professional, and her transparent, honest pricing made the arrangements easy and reassuring. We paid her rate in advance as agreed.
Lenka arrived on time, introduced herself, and took the time to discuss our son’s habits, routines, and our requests. He was very happy with her thoughtful play plan and craft activities. Throughout the day, she kept us updated every hour with a photo or short message. They played board games, completed crafts, and, in the evening, she helped him with his bath and bedtime routine.
When we returned home, Lenka explained how his day had gone, and we found the house tidy and everything in order. My wife and I had a wonderful time together knowing our son was in such capable hands.
Thank you, Lenka. We highly recommend her to any family seeking dependable.
Mr and Mrs Lateef. A.
Claire is absolutely wonderful. She has looked after our daughter for the past 2 years and she will be in her care until she starts school next September. She is absolutely thriving. Claire is so fun, kind and professional and provides a home away from home environment. She prepares a weekly menu so you know what the children are eating and we get regular updates throughout the day with messages and pictures of their adventures. She also meets up with other local childminders at the park as well as their houses so it’s fantastic for the children’s development and social skills meeting other children to play with and make friends. My little one is learning new things every week and she’s always so excited to go to Claire’s house. Claire has even helped out with care for my oldest in the holidays when I have been at a loose end. Absolute angel and highly recommend her to any potential families looking for a childminder in the Chatham area
Amber
I am incredibly grateful for the wonderful care my daughter has received over the past four years. From the very first day, I knew she was in safe, caring and loving hands.
Over the years, she has grown so much, Celma and her wonderful team of assistants have been such a special part of that journey. They have always been kind, patient, attentive and genuinely caring, creating a warm and happy environment where our daughter felt loved, confident and completely at home.
She has made so many beautiful memories, learned so much and been encouraged to grow into the happy and confident little girl she is today.
After four amazing years, it is very emotional to see this chapter come to an end as she starts school.
Thank you for being such a big and special part of her childhood. I couldn’t recommend Celmay highly enough and feel incredibly lucky to have found such a wonderful team to care for my daughter. ❤️
Pinar has been looking after our son since he was 6 months old. It’s not easy trusting someone to leave your little baby with specially when they’re so young. But Pinar was warm from the first moment we met which assured me.
Her house is very very clean which was important to us given that my son would be on the floor crawling and putting things in his mouth most of the time.
She’s been very good with getting my son used to having breast milk from bottle and settling him in although he now LOVES her food and doesn’t drink much of my milk :-).
Safety is another very important factor to me and she’s very careful with children specially babies and at nap times.
She’s very affectionate towards the children and takes them out where they enjoy lots of fun activities both inside and outside. Her garden is also very nice and full of fun activities.
Everything is pre-planned and she communicates everything to us and let us know about how our son is getting along during the day.
I definitely recommend Pinar to fellow parents.
We couldn’t recommend Kayleigh and Anoushka highly enough. They have been absolutely wonderful with our son over the past 6 months and have provided such a warm, caring and nurturing environment for him.
This was Son’s first experience in a setting away from home, and initially he found the transition and being apart from his parents difficult. Kayleigh and Anoushka were incredibly patient, loving and reassuring, doing everything they could to help him feel safe and comfortable. As a result, he settled so quickly and soon came to absolutely love his time there.
We have also seen such a huge change in his confidence and social development. He has really flourished socially, becoming much more confident around other children and adults and genuinely excited to interact with new people.
Having pets in the setting has been another wonderful part of his experience. Being around cats and dogs regularly has helped him become so comfortable and confident around animals. He absolutely loves them now! When we’re out walking, he’s no longer fearful of dogs and instead gets so excited to see and interact with them!
We’re incredibly grateful for everything Kayleigh and Anoushka have done for all of us and only wish we could have stayed longer. Our son will miss them dearly, and of course, his beloved Bower (the dog)! Thank you so much for everything.
Janny has been wonderful with my daughter. From the very start, she made her feel safe, welcome and valued. My daughter had always loved going and spent five years with Janny before we moved.
She still asks me to call her so that she can chat to her.
Janny is kind, understanding and attentive to details (eg sensory processing differences in children and other additional needs). She takes the time to understand each child as an individual, and she treated my daughter with care and respect.
I trusted Janny completely, and I would recommend her without hesitation to any parent looking for a childminder who truly cares and understands child development.
Unfortunately, I had a very negative experience with Sarah.
We had agreed for her to start with our family on a specific date, with the contract ready to be signed and everything arranged through NannyTax, a service we paid for specifically for her position.
At the last minute, we also agreed to a significant change to her requested rate, involving an additional cost of over £2,500, in order to accommodate her request, as she explained that she had miscalculated her original figures.
Less than 48 hours before she was due to start, Sarah told us she had injured her ankle and would not be able to start. We were understanding and were initially told she expected to recover within a few days, and then within around a week.
A week later, she told us it might take another couple of weeks. Communication had also become increasingly slow. I completely understood that an injury can be unpredictable, so I asked whether she had been given a clearer indication of her expected recovery time, as we needed to understand when she might realistically be able to start.
A few hours later, rather than providing an indication of when she might return, she informed us by email that her circumstances had changed and that she would be relocating for family reasons.
I appreciate that circumstances can change and that neither an injury nor a relocation can necessarily be predicted. However, the timing of these developments and the way they were communicated left us with a strong sense that the situation had not been handled with the level of transparency and professionalism we would expect.
I cannot comment on Sarah as a nanny, as clearly we never had the opportunity to work together. However, reliability, clear communication and professionalism are particularly important when arranging childcare, and unfortunately our experience fell significantly short of this.
Based on our experience, I would not feel comfortable recommending Sarah to another family.
Arlinda
We’ve had such a positive experience with Dawn since our daughter started attending her setting. Dawn is caring, attentive and genuinely invested in the children’s development. She regularly keeps us updated on our daughter’s progress, what she has been doing during the day and the different skills she is working on. We really appreciate the variety of activities and experiences she provides, as well as the individual attention she gives to each child. Communication has always been excellent, and Dawn is very approachable, flexible and supportive. We would happily recommend Dawn to other parents looking for a warm, caring and engaging environment for their child ❤️
We appointed Nancy as our childminder for our two children (1 year and 4 year old) in April 2015. We were very pleased with the level of care, attention and professionalism that she has demonstrated. After having a terrible experience in the past. I can, however, confirm that Nancy has done an excellent job of making us feel at ease and comfortable in the knowledge that our children were safe, engaged, happy and are shown a good level of care and attention that we would expect from a childminder. We met the other children that Nancy cares for. It was clear how happy and comfortable in Nancy's care. Nancy demonstrated a genuine compassion towards the children, and this was an important deciding factor for us.
Nancy is approachable and, most importantly for us, trustworthy. Nancy communicated with us regularly and clearly highlighted what our daughter has done during the time with her, including meals, nappies, sleep, any issues or achievements. She backs this up by sending us pictures by text messages to show how/what our daughters are doing. This is a beneficial aspect of Nancy's service to put our minds at ease as parents, knowing that our child is happy and relaxed is confirmation enough that we have made the correct choice with our childminder. Our daughters settled with Nancy from the very first session, which showed us that they felt comfortable with her and gave us peace of mind, which was contrary to our previous two experiences.
Furthermore, Nancy supports our daughter's development and social experience by attending local playgroups and soft play centres. This is another good feature for us as it helps our daughter to engage with others and helps her social development, learning and understanding. Nancy has a welcoming, clean, and comfortable home environment which is well equipped with toys for engaging children and supporting their development.
We've used Lizzy for a few months now and our little boy just loves her. She cares so much about the children and works really hard to make sure they're always learning and kept busy - even at 10 months old he was coming home with new skills after a day at Lizzy's. She's also been incredibly patient and flexible with our changing work schedules, which is hugely appreciated.
David
Rachel looked after our son for over a year, we moved house recently so sadly had to change childminders. Our son had the best time with Rachel, they went on day trips to the farm, soft play, the aquarium and lots more ! We loved having the daily reports on WhatsApp with photos. Rachel has such a lovely clean home and she is very welcoming. She would always set up activities to help with their development, our son would often bring home cards, piece of art and even a cupcake he'd made that day. We could not fault Rachel's services in any way, she's fab !
Amy
Grace looked after our 4 year old over the summer this year, 3 days a week for 6 weeks. She was punctual, polite, friendly and open to ideas of where to take our son. She also suggested places she had researched and made the effort to book tickets or buy passes. She was confident taking him on the tube, overground and bus all over London (5 times to his beloved Transport Museum).
Grace is a really lovely person. Our little boy looked forward to his mornings with her and still asks now if he will see her again. I trusted Grace completely. She sent lots of updates and had her location on so we could see their progress around town. She got him home on time and always told us of any concerns she had.
We wish Grace all the very best and hope to see her next year!
Jaime and Max
Jaime
Dessy, alongside her assistant Anna, looked after my eldest daughter from the age of one until she started school a few weeks ago. She was an incredibly sensitive and attached baby, but she settled in so well and soon became a very confident, happy little girl who absolutely loved going to Dessy’s.
Dessy’s setting is amazing. She has a bright, spacious, open-plan play area filled with endless activities and educational toys, as well as a large garden with swings, slides, garden toys and a fantastic mud kitchen. The playroom opens directly onto the garden, so the children spend lots of time outside whatever the weather — even in winter, when they would be wrapped up in their snowsuits! There is also a separate, cosy sleep room for nap times.
Dessy provides a solid daily routine and always makes sure the children have plenty of different experiences. They regularly go out to the local forest, library, zoo, playgroups. She supported my daughter through potty training, encouraged her independence and helped prepare her for school through their daily ‘Dessy School’. She taught her letters and numbers and by the age of three she could confidently write her own name.
The food and snacks Dessy provides are another huge plus — everything is fresh, healthy and varied, with lots of different meals and snacks throughout the week.
My youngest daughter now also attends Dessy’s setting, having started at just 11 months old and now being two. She has had an equally brilliant experience and is so happy there, often attending five days a week.
Dessy genuinely cares deeply about the children and is completely invested in giving them the very best start in life. We trust her implicitly and feel very lucky to have found her. I couldn’t recommend her and Anna highly enough!
We are very happy with Kimberly and I would highly recommend her as a childminder.
My son is very happy in her care, and it is clear that Kimberly genuinely cares about the children and their wellbeing. She provides a lovely, welcoming environment and makes sure the children have plenty of opportunities to have fun, explore and learn.
I particularly appreciate that she takes the children out regularly to different places, including parks, museums and other activities, giving them experiences beyond the usual day-to-day routine. Her setting is also very well equipped, with a lovely garden, trampoline and plenty of toys and activities. At the same time, it is not just about keeping the children entertained — Kimberly provides a really good variety of activities that support their development and learning.
I actually visited and spoke to a few other childminders before making my decision, and afterwards I realised even more how much Kimberly stands out. The quality of care, the activities she provides and the overall environment are excellent.
We are very, very happy with Kimberly and feel confident knowing our son is in such caring hands. I would definitely recommend her to other parents.
Tania
Jenna was great, really responsive and easy going to what we needed for the evening whilst at a wedding in St Ives. We put our 2 girls to sleep and left Jenna with them as was easier and quicker for us to get back to the wedding. Would definitely hire again when back visiting and share her details to our friends. Thanks Jenna!
My Son has really enjoyed his time at Bambini Montessori, and I’ve been very happy with our experience. The staff have always been lovely, caring and welcoming, and I’ve felt reassured knowing that Esteban is being well looked after while he’s there.
I’ve also noticed a lovely difference in My Son's since attending, particularly with his confidence, independence and interaction with other children. It’s been really nice seeing him develop and learn new things in such a positive environment.
Thank you to the whole Bambini Montessori team for all the care and effort you put into looking after him. I would definitely recommend Bambini Montessori to other parents❤️
I cannot express how invaluable Frances and her team have been to me over the past 5 years. They have looked after both my children. My son from 1 and my daughter from 4 months old. The care and love they give is beyond expectation. We have used Frances and her team for babysitting, helping out when we were between afterschool Nannies. We don’t have family near that can help out and Frances became our village. She has helped to set both my children up to be very confident, capable and fun loving children who have entered school with ease.
She takes them out on outings, teaches them cutting, pouring, writing, amounts others through play. Frances’s team are a group of Mary poppins, I couldn’t have wished for better people to look after my children.
Paula
Louise has been looking after our son Vayu since he was just 11 months old, and as he approaches four, we look back on these nearly three years with immense gratitude. Finding someone you trust completely with your child is everything, and Louise has exceeded every possible expectation.
From his very first days with her, Louise built an atmosphere filled with warmth, safety, and encouragement. She has an intuitive understanding of children, meeting Vayu right where he was and helping him blossom into a remarkably confident, capable, and happy little boy. The transformation in his self-assurance and social skills under her care has been incredible to watch.
What truly sets Louise apart is her dedication to making every day engaging and meaningful. Whether taking the children out on outdoor adventures, setting up creative play, or exploring new places together, she ensures they are always learning, staying active, and discovering the world. She creates a sweet, close-knit group where Vayu made wonderful early friendships and felt like a cherished part of a little family.
Her communication with us has always been seamless and reassuring. As a parent, there is no greater feeling than dropping your child off knowing they are genuinely loved, protected, and cheered on throughout the day. Louise pours her heart into her work, treating the children with the same kindness and devotion she would her own.
Saying goodbye is so bittersweet because Louise has played such a pivotal, unforgettable role in Vayu’s early childhood. So much of the bright, independent, and confident boy he is today is a direct reflection of her patience and loving guidance over the past three years.
We recommend Louise from the bottom of our hearts to any family seeking exceptional childcare. She gave Vayu the absolute best foundation for life, and we will always be thankful for her.