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.
Choosing Aarthi to look after my son was one of the best decisions we made. She has cared for him since he was just 15 months old, and over the years she has become so much more than a childminder to our family.
From the very beginning, she created a warm, loving environment where my son felt safe, happy, and valued. When he first started going to her, she would cuddle him until he was calm and settled, which meant so much to us as parents. Her home truly became his second home. She is one of the kindest and most compassionate people I have met, and the genuine care and affection she shows every child is something very special.
Watching the bond they have built over the years has been wonderful. She has supported his growth, celebrated his milestones, and always been there with patience, encouragement, and a smile. My son often talks about Aarthi and clearly loves being around her daughters and shares special bond with them too. Knowing that he was spending his days with someone who cared for him so deeply gave me complete peace of mind.
We will always be grateful for the love, dedication, and support she has given our son and our family. She has played such an important role in his early years, and we couldn't have asked for a better person to care for him. What a blessing it has been to have her as part of our lives.
Poonam
Julie provided exceptionally attentive, caring, and fun care for my 10yo for the day while I was in Edinburgh for a work trip. It made it a fun adventure for us both. Julie was excellent with reaching out in advance and planning a day that would suit my sons needs, taking care to reflect his and tune into his neurodiverse needs. I felt so reassured when speaking with her over the phone and then when we met in person, and my son was immediately comfortable and had a wonderful day. I will certainly look to book with Julie again in the future.
I cannot recommend Jodie and her team highly enough. Returning to work when my son was just 7 months old was difficult, but Jodie and her team made the transition so much easier for both of us.
One of the things that reassured me most was that my son never cried when I dropped him off. On the occasional morning when he was tired or a little unsettled after a poor night's sleep, the staff would comfort and cuddle him after drop-off, and it was clear that he formed a secure and healthy bond with them very quickly. Knowing he felt safe, happy, and cared for gave me real peace of mind.
I particularly appreciated the smaller, quieter setting. My son has since moved on to a much larger nursery due to his age, and settling there has taken considerably longer. I am very grateful that Jodie was able to provide such a nurturing environment for him during his baby years.
Communication was always excellent. The team kept me fully updated on his naps and feeds and they were always reassuring and helpful whenever I had questions. It was obvious that they genuinely enjoyed spending time with him. Every morning he was greeted with big smiles and a warm welcome, which meant so much to me as a parent.
Thank you to Jodie and her wonderful team for providing such loving, attentive care during an important stage of my son's life. I will always be grateful for the support, kindness, and reassurance they gave our family.
Our son has been going to Rahma since just before he was one years old. We wanted a home-from-home environment for him as he was so young, and Rahma and her team have provided just that. Rahma supported us with a really flexible start to allow our son time to settle, and kept us updated with photos and information about how he was doing. Now at two and half years old, going to Rahma's house is his favourite thing to do! He often talks about her and his friends there, and it is clear to us how happy he is and how much he loves going.
Rahma is super flexible and has been amazing when we have needed extra days. We love receiving photos via the app and seeing the fun activities our son has been doing each day. It is clear how much Rahma and her team care for the children they look after, and we are very grateful to have found them.
We would highly recommend Rahma to anyone who is looking for a loving, stimulating, and caring environment for their child.
We used Simrat as a nanny for a week in May and she was fantastic. My daughter settled with her well and Simrat was happy entertaining her all day, both inside and outside the house. She was also great with my daughter’s mealtimes. I would absolutely use Simrat again.
My son has been with Sharron now for 8+ months and I honestly couldn't ask for anything better for him. He attends 5 days a week, and he absolutely loves it.
You can tell just how much Sharron cares for the children in her care, she provides such a warm, nurturing environment for them.
They do such lovely things and i always look forward to seeing the photos of what he got up to in his day.
Communication is good and they are very good at keeping the app up-to-date, with photos, meals, toileting etc.
As a parent you can often feel guilty having to drop your child off at childcare whilst you work all day, but with Sharron i have no concerns. His always so happy and excited to go to her house for the day and seeing how she cares for him being welcomed by a big hug, puts my mind completely at rest.
I could never say thank you enough.
Chelsie
Emma had our son Felix for one academic year.
Emma has a beautiful house with a lovely playroom setting, safe drop off with a large drive and brilliant garden for them to use.
Emma took Felix to farms, soft play and playgroups so he got to experience different places and socialise with other children than just his childminder setting.
We communicated via WhatsApp to check in on how Felix was doing and Emma supported us with some of the challenges that comes with those big two year old emotions!
Emma has very good policies in place for illnesses and child safety, made clear in her documentation. We always Felix was very safe in her care which is so important when you’re leaving your child with someone!
We’d like to thank Emma for all her hard work with Felix and feel she has helped shaped his next move into nursery. Thank you very much!
A very professional and kind childminder!
We were really lucky to find Dhani when our son was just over a year old. Her house is full of love and care and you can tell that Dhani genuinely enjoys the company of children. We also had the pleasure of getting to know 2 of her daughters who also enriched our son's experience. In addition she also gave us plenty of helpful advice on weaning, potty training and sleep schedules, which was invaluable for first time parents like us.
We were really sad when it was time for our son to start nursery but I'm really glad that he got to experience the love and care from Dhani during that time. It always felt like Dhani was on our side and we were in a partnership instead of simply having a service to pay for.
We have been very happy with the after-school care Ann-Marie provided for our three children. She is reliable, caring, and consistently goes above and beyond to make sure the children are safe, happy, and well looked after.
Ann-Marie has great patience, kindness, and understanding of each child’s individual needs. She keeps them engaged with activities, and creates a calm and fun environment after school. We would highly recommend her to any family looking for dependable and attentive childcare.
Anna
My son has been attending this setting since a few months now. He is very content and has settled really well. Rizwana is very flexible which has worked perfectly for us. Rizwana has also sorted school runs for us which means my son gets dropped off to nursery on time in the morning. Rizwana has given us peace of mind and my son talks about her all the time which shows the care and attention that she provides to him.
We truly cannot recommend Helen highly enough. From day one, our daughter had absolutely no issues settling in, which gave us immense peace of mind. Helen is simply wonderful and has been an integral part of our daughter’s early development.
Helen keeps the children busy with outdoor adventures every single day, no matter the weather. Her outings are thoughtful and diverse, including regular visits to the library and an elderly care home, which we have absolutely loved. As a result of these library trips, our daughter has developed a love for books.
We have also seen incredible physical and communication milestones:
-Her physical development has skyrocketed; she now loves walking and her gross motor skills have improved drastically.
-Her speech and vocabulary have come on so well during her time here.
Helen’s themed weeks are brilliant. For example, the other week the children were learning all about bees. The activities were so creative, including:
-Making beautiful bee pictures
-Hunting for bees hidden in playdough
-Sensory play with bees, wooden flowers, and pasta shapes
What we love most is that Helen effortlessly adapts these activities for the different aged children in her care, ensuring our daughter is always fully engaged and learning at her own pace.
We always feel completely connected to our daughter's day. Helen sends daily photos alongside a lovely update on how she slept, what she ate, and other important bits of information from across the day. On top of that, all the meals provided are nutritious and home-cooked, and the cost of food is conveniently included in Helen's fees. She is so organised and reminds us about what we need to do for the childcare funding. She works it all out and stays on top of it, so we don't have to.
We Will Miss Her Immensely!
Our daughter loves her time with Helen so much that she would happily stay for longer if she could. Sadly, we are moving out of the area and have to leave. Helen is truly one of a kind, and we know we will find no one else quite as good as her. If you are looking for a childminder who goes above and beyond, Helen is the absolute best.
H0ll1e
My experience with Nikola has been very different from some of the comments I have read.
I can clearly see that she cares about children and enjoys working with them. She is patient, kind, and always tries to help children develop and learn. When she notices that my daughter is struggling with something, she focuses on helping her improve in a gentle and positive way, without putting pressure on her.
Nikola has a good heart, a lot of patience, and a genuine passion for childcare. My daughter is happy in her care, and that is the most important thing for me as a parent.
I have always found her caring, responsible, and dedicated to the children. I appreciate the effort she puts into her work every day.
Based on my own experience, I would happily recommend Nikola to other parents.
She has let me down last minute after agreeing to look after my child. I have spoken to her and she said she is available, she would come meet me first before the childcare begins the next day. Only to tell me she can’t anymore because she has other commitments. It would have nice to tell me that she isn’t available than to act that way.
I have known Nicola for over 20 years, as our sons attended the same school, were in the same class, and were best friends.
Nicola has been looking after my two daughters for over two and a half years, and I honestly could not ask for a better childminder. She is incredibly attentive, loving, caring, and dedicated. In many ways, she has been like a second mum to my girls.
She always goes above and beyond to support me, especially as I work very long shifts. Every time I collect my daughters, Nicola takes the time to update me on their day and keeps me informed about everything.
My girls could not be in safer or more caring hands. I genuinely believe I would not have been able to achieve what I have over the past few years without Nicola's help and support. She is an extraordinary person in so many ways.
I would highly recommend both Nicola and Raj to anyone looking for reliable, caring, and professional childcare.
Giovanna was really lovely and our 1 year old really took to her from their initial meeting to Giovanna minding him. This was our first time leaving our son with anyone other than his nana, so we were nervous but Giovanna was amazing with him and it put our minds at ease. I would highly recommend her to anyone
We cannot recommend Little Figs highly enough. Since starting with Emma and Lauren, our daughter has come on so much. She was initially very shy and nervous around other children, but they have created such a warm, welcoming and nurturing environment where she feels completely safe and secure. The transformation in her confidence has been incredible to see, and she is now a real social butterfly.
The activities are always thoughtful, engaging and varied, with plenty of outdoor play, nature-based learning and opportunities for exploration. It is clear how much care and effort goes into creating meaningful experiences for the children each week.
Our daughter can be quite a fussy eater, and Emma and Lauren have been so patient and supportive with her. They always encourage her to try new foods and learn about different tastes without any pressure. Thanks to their encouragement, she has become much more adventurous with food and willing to try new things.
One of the things we love most about Little Figs is the sense of community they have built. The other children and families are wonderful, and Emma and Lauren regularly organise special events throughout the year which bring everyone together. It is so lovely to get to know the other families and see the friendships and bonds the children have formed.
Little Figs truly is a hidden gem. We feel incredibly lucky to have found them and have complete peace of mind knowing that our daughter is spending her days in such a happy, caring and enriching environment. Seeing the joy and excitement she has when she goes there says everything.
Charlie
Incredible setting. The days are so well though out and structured whilst also giving plenty of opportunities for more free flowing play. My child was able to improve her listening, attention and turn taking as well as other social skills and even learning about boundaries which she recognises for herself and her peers e.g. hugs needing consent. She also had support to develop her literacy and numeracy e.g. with phonics songs she loves to sing at home. Sarah makes the time to give 1 to 1 support to each child and provides clear targets that are shared with home. My child feels safe and cared for and stimulated intellectually and creatively with so much provision to develop fine and gross motor skills, diverse activities as well thinking. She loves to share highlights at home from her day there. I didn't hesitate to send my second child here when my maternity leave ended and they settled in just as well.
Umia
We’ve had such a wonderful experience with Stephanie and her assistant, Sophie. Our daughter started with them when she was 20 months old (she’s 22 months now), and we've already seen a huge difference in her.
Her vocabulary has blossomed, and she’s constantly picking up new words. Stephanie has a really intuitive way of interacting with the kids, and she sets up so many fun, creative activities that help them learn naturally. To be honest, we feel she’s learning much more in this environment than she ever would have at a large nursery.
The care itself is fantastic. Routine things like meals and nappy changes are always handled perfectly on time. Plus, having both Stephanie and Sophie there is a massive reassurance—knowing there are two pairs of eyes and hands looking after the children gives us total peace of mind. They also keep us updated throughout the day with pictures and logs, which we absolutely love.
We’re so grateful to have found them and can’t recommend them enough!