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.
Maria has been my childminder for over a year and have just been the most incredible, reliable, caring, fun and disciplined minder.
My child never cries when dropped off, is so happy at hers and is growing so much manners-wise.
I can't recommend her enough!
Our son has been with Sherife since he was 13 months old, and we can’t recommend her highly enough. Almost two years on, we’re only leaving because he’s off to preschool, and it’s a bittersweet goodbye.
Sherife has been brilliant at catering to his dietary needs and always made sure he was well fed (he has a big appetite!). She really sees him as an individual, noticing he was ahead on his milestones and finding ways to keep stretching and challenging him. She supported us through potty training too, and always took a genuine interest in what he loves.
The activities are creative and varied, and the daily reports with photos are a lovely touch. Her home is clean, safe, and full of good toys, with a big garden for the children to play in.
She’s gone above and beyond too, throwing a birthday party for him and his friends with a gift, giving seasonal gifts, and hosting a lovely Christmas party for children and parents together. He’s made real friendships there and really loves Sherife and the team.
We’re so grateful for everything she’s done for him over these two years. Highly recommend her to any family looking for a childminder who truly loves what she does.
I’m really not impressed. Her behaviour is extremely unprofessional. I called her today to enquire about my son attending her childminding services. She said “oh you have called me before “ I said possibly. I don’t really remember. I haven’t looked for a childminder in 5/6 months so possibly.
She said she was outside with the kids so she will call me back. She then told me she had space.
She called me back 5 minutes later She then proceeded to say “ oh there’s a group chat with other childminders of you writting a review on another childminder in the area. And it wasn’t a good review. I said to her that, if I had written a review on a childminder it was because the services I recieved was poor and I should be able to express my opinion. It’s called freedom of speech. I would only write a review if I felt that I was unhappy with a service. She then proceeded to scold me for writting a review that I have written 5 months ago. If I had a bad experience 5 months ago and wrote a review, what is it your business to bring that up as part of the discussion. It’s very immature and kind of bullying behaviour. Because the childminder on her group chat, informed her I wrote a review. For her to scold me about that is very unprofessional, unpleasant and quite confrontational. She also then said” oh I’ve got 2 other people coming to check the place so I’ll let you know” and I said to her if your not interested because of that review it’s better to be upfront.
Even if that was the case, it’s not a good look to address a “potential customer” or a mother who is curious about joining you. It don’t look good. That’s very confrontational and not a way to behave or address a parent. Not a good look on her. I ended the conversation as I could see she was quite argumentative. And I didn’t want to engage into an argument with her.
As a busy mum and a full-time student, finding someone I could completely trust with my children was so important. We have been incredibly fortunate to have our childminder care for our two daughters for over a year, as well as collecting our son from school each day, and we are delighted to be continuing with Sahira this year too.
Throughout this time, she has been caring, reliable, and dedicated, and she has made a huge difference to our family. She provides a safe, happy, and nurturing environment where our daughters have grown in confidence and always look forward to spending time with her. It is clear that she genuinely cares for every child she looks after and treats them with kindness, patience, and respect.
Knowing that our children are safe, happy, and well cared for gives us complete peace of mind and allows me to focus on my studies and family responsibilities. Her support has been invaluable, and we truly appreciate everything she does.
We would highly recommend her to any family looking for a trustworthy, caring, and professional childminder. We feel incredibly lucky to have found someone we trust completely with our children’s care and look forward to another wonderful year with her. Thanks a lot again Sahira Sis
Our 1 year old boy was with Tamara for 3 days a week and we genuinely couldn't have wished for a better experience. Entrusting someone with your first child is one of the biggest leaps of faith you'll ever take and Tamara made that feel effortless. Every single day we knew he was having a magical, nature-filled, fun packed adventure. From forest trips and muddy puddles to arts and crafts, baking, and a never ending supply of imaginative activities that Tamara dreams up, she gives the children the most amazing and magical childhood which I really don't think is possible in a traditional nursery setting. We live in Walthamstow which meant we needed to drive to take our son there, but we chose Tamara over more local nurseries and childminders because she was the most outstanding childminder we had come across and we had absolutely no regrets.
Tamara is incredible; totally reliable, communicative, organised and just bursting with kindness and love for the children. Her home is beautiful, always incredibly clean and tidy, and a wonderful light and airy space which the children can play both inside and out in the lovely garden. Her philosophy that being outside in nature is a hugely important part of child development really resonated with me and I loved how she would take them outside on some sort of adventure every day, whatever the weather. I grew up on a farm in the countryside and so was daunted by the idea of creating an outdoorsy childhood for my children in London, but Tamara showed me that this is 100% possible.
She would also provide the most amazing selection of healthy lunches and snacks for the children and I loved seeing what was on the menu each week. She would document each child's daily activities, food, development and highlights of the day in a little notebook which was really lovely to read every day and felt much more personal than logging into a nursery app. We were also treated to a daily set of photos which was always such a joy to see what adventures they were on that day and gave me a huge dose of dopamine whilst at work!
My son clearly bonded with the other children and it was incredibly sweet to see them all playing together like a little family.
Unfortunately a move to Brighton for a new job opportunity meant that our son was only with Tamara for 6 months, and it is so sad he couldn't stay with her for longer as there is no doubt we would have stayed for many years had we stayed in the area as she was able to provide exactly the kind of childhood we had hoped he would have.
Tamara is an absolute super woman! I will always be inspired by her incredible attitude to childcare and forever grateful for the love and care she gave to my son.
If you are looking for a childminder I honestly don't think you will find anyone better than Tamara, she is one in a billion!
Alex
My daughter has been attending bubbles for a year and a half now. We are so upset to leave as she is starting school. Maddie adores ginni and tori, she has learnt so much (including Spanish!) they have supported us with every worry and become a safe space for Maddie. It is such a relief to know she is happy and safe, we love hearing about all the things they’ve done. Day trips and games, the best being a fire engine visiting the setting. Tori, ginni and the family will always be a huge part of Maddie's childhood and I know she will remember them forever
We feel incredibly lucky to have found Karrie. From the very beginning she welcomed our son into her home with so much warmth, kindness and care that leaving him with her always felt easy.
She has created such a nurturing environment where the children enjoy wonderful adventures, imaginative play, stories, crafts and plenty of time outdoors. It was clear to see how much thought and effort she puts into helping every child learn, grow and develop, while making each day fun.
Karrie and her family have became so much more than our sons childminder – she became part of our extended family. She has supported only our son but us as parents too, and we will always be grateful for the love, patience and encouragement she has shown him. He has made the most wonderful memories during his time with her, and we know she has given him the very best start before school.
We couldn’t recommend Karrie more highly. Thank you for everything you’ve done for R, we’ll always be forever grateful.
Beth has been taking care of my son for a few days each week since he was 16 months old. He is now 21 months old and their close relationship is lovely to see.
I was nervous about hiring a nanny because my son is still breastfeeding, is very attached to me, and I work from home. Beth has been very flexible and patient. She takes him on outings every day: they have explored parks, libraries, museums, soft play, paddling at the harbourside, and play dates with other children, all planned by Beth. After his first outing, he came back beaming and gave me a high five for the first time!
Beth has been very helpful in getting my son to try new foods: she has a magic touch that has got him to try many foods that he refused when I gave them to him.
Beth's approach is loving and gentle, respecting my son's autonomy and encouraging his adventures. She is an expert in outdoor living and can handle all weathers, making sure he is comfortable and well-hydrated.
My son is thriving under Beth's care and can't wait to get in the pram to go with her each morning. She gives him rich interactions with the world from a secure relationship which facilitates his learning. I have no hesitation in recommending Beth as a nanny.
Carla has been an amazing childminder, and we can't recommend her highly enough. She looked after our son for several years, and from day one she made him feel like part of her family. Her whole family welcomed him with so much love and kindness, which meant the world to us.
Carla is bubbly, caring and full of positivity. Every day I went to work knowing my son was safe, happy and genuinely loved, and that peace of mind was priceless.
She went above and beyond to care for, educate, nurture and encourage our son, helping him grow into the wonderful little person he is today. The day he had to leave was incredibly sad because Carla had become such an important part of our lives.
We will always be grateful for everything she has done for our family. Any child lucky enough to be in Carla's care will be loved, supported and given the very best start in life. Thank you, Carla—you'll always hold a special place in our hearts.
My little girl Molly went to Murdina for just over a year and Molly has blossomed under Murdinas care. Murdina is trusted like a member of the family. She is caring patient and a great friend. Your children will be lucky to have her as a childminder. They will go to the park, play with friends and have so much fun.
I can’t recommend Olga enough! She recently looked after my daughters, and they had a fantastic time with her. She is incredibly warm, professional, and trustworthy. My girls are already asking when she’s coming back! Thank you so much, Olga, for taking such great care of them.
Beatriz
Michelle has cared for our children with such kindness, warmth and genuine love that it's difficult to put into words just how grateful we are. She creates a home-from-home environment where children feel safe, valued and free to be themselves. Every child is treated as an individual, and she takes the time to truly understand their personalities, interests and needs.
Her communication with parents has always been excellent, and we've had complete confidence that our children were happy, well cared for and making wonderful memories. Michelle goes above and beyond every single day, providing fun activities, encouragement and endless patience, while giving children the confidence to grow and thrive.
Leaving Michelle is one of the hardest parts of our move. She hasn't just been our childminder – she's become a cherished part of our family's story. We will always be thankful for the love, care and dedication she has shown our children, and we couldn't recommend her more highly. Any family would be incredibly lucky to have Michelle caring for their children.
Beth has worked with us as a nanny for our daughter Robin for two years, and our experience of her has been exceptional. She is everything I would hope for in a nanny; supremely warm, kind, present, thoughtful, and imaginative in her time with Robin. She has a natural ability to connect with children, and brings real care to the process every day.
The thing that has made Beth so indispensable to us is the bond she has built with Robin. Robin absolutely loves her, and their relationship feels secure, caring and genuinely joyful. Beth is very attuned to Robin’s personality and needs and takes a thoughtful interest in child development, routines, emotions and the specific things that help Robin feel safe and happy.
She is also lovely to have around as a family. She's calm, punctual, communicative, responsible and considerate. We have always felt very confident leaving Robin in her care. She has good judgement, keeps us well updated, and approaches the role with real dedication.
In short, we love Beth and feel very lucky to have had her as part of Robin’s life. I would absolutely recommend her - I'd be pleased to give a telephone reference to anyone who would like one.
Amelia
Merril has been absolutely wonderful with my daughter. She is kind, energetic, fun, and instantly made my little girl feel safe and comfortable. My daughter genuinely loves spending time with her, which gives me complete peace of mind.
Her communication is excellent. She is reliable, trustworthy, and always keeps me updated, which I really appreciate as a parent. Merril is also incredibly sensitive and knowledgeable about children with different needs. She takes the time to understand each child as an individual and adapts her approach with patience, warmth, and genuine compassion.I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Merril to any family looking for someone who is not only highly professional but also truly caring. She has been a fantastic support to our family, and I feel incredibly lucky to have found her.
Millie is an absolutely amazing nanny to my little girl. They have the most incredible bond. I was really nervous at first with the transition, but Millie was there supporting my baby and myself. She has helped grow my daughter’s speech development and takes her to local toddler classes to support her social development. All I hear downstairs when I’m working is the two of them laughing or singing together. Millie will forever be apart of my family.
Mai looked after our 12-month old little girl 2 days a week for nearly 2 months. She has a very calm and unflappable nature which we really appreciated and she was always extremely punctual and communicative. Our daughter was very comfortable with her right away and always happy to see her. Mai helped us establish a consistent nap and meals routine and was always proactive in seeking out places to go and different activities in the local neighbourhood. We only stopped using Mai as our nanny as we were moving away for an extended period. We would recommend her to anyone!
Where would I start, my husband and I knew from the minute we stepped in Alberta’s house that she’s the one we’re looking for to look after our grandson.
Very tidy and clean house, dedicated place for kids to play, safe, clean and comfortable.
She’s very nice yet very professional.
I would highly recommend Alberta to anyone looking for 5stars service.
Will definitely go back to Alberta in the very near future.