Derek's Reviews
Childminder
5 out of 5
Parents say
This childminder is highly praised for their professionalism, reliability, and attentiveness to children's needs. Parents appreciate the provider's flexibility, communication skills, and ability to create a safe, fun environment. The childminder is commended for supporting children's homework, building confidence, and fostering positive relationships with both children and parents.
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Parent reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Derek. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk members and not of Childcare.co.uk. Parents must carry out their own checks and references on childcare providers to ensure that they are completely happy before enaging in the use of their services.
My 10 year old son was in Derek's care for a good part of the year after I started a new job. What can I say Derek is super professional but relaxed and communicated everything with me superbly from day 1. As a family our experience with Derek was truly special and my son built a great relationship with Derek and other children in Derek's care. I always felt like my boy was safe with him and Derek's punctuality and caregiving are exceptional. Always there exactly when needed and even went out of his way to support us with drop offs in the evening. My son felt safe and cared for but most Important for him he had fun with Derek and went on many trips after school to the park and other activities like playing football. Derek even supported my boy to laminate a certificate and I cannot thank him enough! The environment is well equipped with activities and is well maintained and comfortable! Highly reccomended provider that if I ever need childcare have already discussed will be my first port of call...will be hoping he is available 🙏
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Sophia
on 05/09/2025
Derek is such an excellent experienced, reliable and dedicated childminder. He has been picking up my son from after school for the last 3 months. My son is extremely happy and always eager to go to Derek!
Derek always made sure that each evening he has scheduled plans to interact with him!
I'm very pleased with his positive attitude towards my son.
I will definitely will be using Derek service again!
Thank you for hours help and support!!!
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Kerry wr
on 12/08/2025
There is not one negative thing I could really say about Derek,we are so grateful and blessed to have found such an experienced energetic soul whom can keep up with my sons adverse ways.My son literally thrives with him and the other children he has.
Derek always goes the extra mile as well to ensure my son receives all the necessities he may need too, he is very informative and he definitely puts in a lot of hard work and for this I very much appreciate derek highly.
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Tanisha
on 11/07/2025
I cannot thank you Derek enough, my son is autistic and non verbal his school mostly give us feedback that they cannot manage his tantrums but I don't know how Derek buil a good bond with him that my son stays calm with him and Derek never complained about any tantrums they get along so well.
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RAHUL
on 02/04/2025
Very flexible and communication is absolutely great.
Support my little one with home work and reading.
Most important a good relationship with my little one and us parents as well.
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pe1
on 18/01/2024
Derek has been looking after my daughter since last year, has been a very satisfactory journey I see every day how happy my daughter comes home and she's not a easy child, with Derek I know my daughter is in safe hands. Thanks Derek I appreciate so much what you do and I can not recommend you enough.
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Erica
on 17/01/2024
I have been using Derek for a few months now for Childminding, in which he has been an amazing support he is friendly attentive to my children's needs and requirements and always makes them feel at home. my children are very comfortable with Derek, Thank you Derek for making this a smooth transition for both myself and the children :)
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Lindseym
on 18/07/2023
Derek is very professional and looks after my son and helps him with his homework. I am so happy I have found him, I feel very reassured and relaxed when my son is with Derek. I could count on Derek if there is any changes to my plans and he has never let me down. Since my son has been with Derek I have notice he feels more confident.
I would highly recommend Derek if you are looking for a childminder.
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ani
on 27/11/2022
5 stars
My son love Derek.He cared incredibly for my son.Very careful and kind. When I had questions about my son he answered me immediately. He always arrived early and never let us down. I would definitely recommend.
Thankyou again Derek ❤️
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Rosie
on 25/11/2022
