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 absolutely amazing taking care of my one year old daughter. Her passion for children and their development through different activities is fantastic. She has a very special relationship with my daughter and as a result she has settled very well. Maria is as close and trustworthy as giving my daughter to my mom, I highly recommend her for her outstanding childcare experience.
Joanne from the start has been the most caring, helpful and informative childminder.
My little girl started at 9 months and as first time parents we were extremely nervous leaving her, Joanne made us feel so at ease and kept us informed of how she was settling. Their home away from home setting made me and my partner feel so confident in leaving our daughter in such a happy welcoming environment.
Our girl has come on leaps and bounds since starting with Joanne and is constantly learning and showing us new things picked up from her time with Joanne. She is kept busy, entertained and happy with the constant activities which include toddler learning groups and soft play! She loves it that much she doesn’t want to leave at pick up time!
I would highly recommend Joanne’s to anyone and everyone! She truly is one of the best childminders around.
Our experience with Minna has been outstanding. From the very first session, they built a great rapport with my son and quickly identified his strengths and areas to improve. The lessons are well-structured, engaging, and tailored to his needs. We’ve noticed a huge boost in his confidence and performance at school. I’d recommend Miss Minna to any parent looking for a dedicated and inspiring tutor.”
pari
Kim has had our little one for the past 2 years and he is always very happy to go. We’d previously had experience of them being unsettled when attending a larger, PVI nursery but this has not been the case with Kim. The children are involved in lots of activities and always going here, there and everywhere for visits in the community. Our little one comes home and speaks very positively about their days with Kim and the other children. Kim is approachable and friendly. She will also always try her best to accommodate changes and one-offs. We have been very happy we chose Kim
Elena looked after my little boy from age 1 till he went to reception. Hardest goodbye we had to say. She was incredibly help for myself and my little one grown close to her in a way he missing them every day. Communication always were clear. Feedback was given in anytime about the daly routine and how my child developing.My child loved her cooking and food selections. I must say if I have to start over again I would not think for a moment to ask her again.
Evie
Ann Marie is not only an incredible, knowledgeable childminder but she's a wonderful human being. We really wanted our children to go to a personal, home environment that included outdoor activities. We didn't like the idea of our kids being inside all the time. Ann Marie goes above and beyond to do this and tailors her activities do fit the children's ages and the nature around them.
Our eldest who is now 3.5 went to Ann Marie from 8 months to 2.5 years old and still goes to her during half terms and summer holidays. Our youngest currently goes to her and has been for nearly a year. We've had numerous comments about how developed our children are physically and verbally and we always say it's down to Ann Marie. She spends so much time reading to the children and tailoring activities to help them thrive and develop in all aspects of life.
Speaking to other friends who have children, no other childminder is as dedicated, devoted and passionate as Ann Marie.
We can't imagine our lives without her which is why our boys will be going to her during the half terms until they are 18!
We adore her and don't know where we would be without her. We truly believe our kids have had the best start in life because of her.
My daughter has only been going to Sian since October this year but it has been the best decision i made. She is so much more confident in herself and I have noticed that she isn't as shy when she sees strangers or new people.
Sian has been nothing short of accommodating to my bundle of joy and her quirks. She definitely brings out the best in my daughter and she is really helping her with her speech.
I can't recommend her enough ☆☆☆☆☆
Caroline
Elena has looked after both of our children in London.From day one, she created a warm, nurturing, and safe environment where our children felt happy, supported, and genuinely loved. She consistently went above and beyond—planning engaging activities, encouraging learning. We're incredibly grateful for the impact she's had on our children early years development and for all the care and norture she has offered them. Thank you Elena
I know Elena for about 13 years now. My both children went to her since she lived in London. Well organised, professional and friendly, my kids ( boy and girl) loved to go to her . I would recommend her for everybody who is looking for someone who is looking well after the kids, give home made cooked meals and give them a great start before nursery/ school.
After arranging babysitting hours with this person via a whatsapp call, my husband and I decided to cancel as we did not like her attitude.
When we informed her, she promptly replied with a long message saying she didn’t want to babysit my LO anyways and that she blocked me in order to avoid getting a negative review.
The site however allows you to leave reviews even if blocked.
Sandita
My 2 year old was looked after by Ann Marie. I had met other childminders but none put me at ease or interacted with my child so amazingly as Ann Marie did. She listens to what routine your child has and what their likes and dislikes are (and quickly told me some new likes from activities she had arranged). She has a mountain of resources and sets up lovely themed days, celebrates their birthdays etc. She sends through photos everyday and I was amazed at how much she does with them. My daughter was always having so much fun and so happy in the photos! She loved going there and still looks for her at the playgroup we both visit sometimes. Her house was like a home from home for my daughter and she is so caring towards all the children she looks after. I would recommend Ann Marie to anyone!
We have been with Nicki’s for a year since moving to Kidbrooke and I am so glad we found her. My son is 2 now and has come on so much. She is kind, caring and makes everything easy and relaxed. It’s such a relief knowing my son loves spending time there!!
Nicki also keeps us updated and is always flexible and understanding. He has learned so much with her and we could not ask for a better childminder.
Vanessa
Our daughter has been going to Edina for the past 2 months, and we honestly couldn’t be happier. From day one, she made the transition so easy — our little one settled in quickly and absolutely loves her time there. Edina is so caring, patient, and creates such a warm and fun environment. We’ve already noticed how much more confident and chatty our daughter has become! It’s such a comfort knowing she’s in safe and loving hands. We’re so grateful for everything Edina does — truly a 5-star childminder!
Our little girl has been with Nita since she was just 9 months old — she’s now 27 months and absolutely thriving. Over this time, she has grown into the kindest, most compassionate little girl with a love of books, adventuring, and learning. She has so much confidence and such a zest for life — we’re pretty sure she doesn’t even remember a time before Nita and Lou!
Nita and Lou provide a truly safe, comfortable, and nurturing space for our little one to grow and thrive. They offer the perfect balance of structure, fun, and exploration. Maeve has regular days out to discover new places and spends a lot of time outdoors in all weather conditions — something we absolutely love. Whether it’s exploring nature, playing in the garden, or enjoying creative activities indoors, there’s always something engaging and enriching for her to do.
It’s clear that Nita’s setting has been the best possible environment for Maeve to learn, grow, and build her confidence. We could not have asked for better care or support — she is truly flourishing. The communication through Tapestry, the thoughtful activities, and the genuine affection that Nita and Lou show every day give us complete peace of mind. A clear indicator of Maeve’s approval is that she often talks about Nita and Lou and tells us every Sunday how excited she is to see them on Monday.
On a practical note, we also appreciate that Nita’s childminding is competitively priced, with flexible options to use funded hours spread across the year rather than just term-time, as well as tax-free childcare — making high-quality care accessible and flexible for working families.
We are beyond grateful for everything Nita and Lou do for our family. Their setting is a true home-from-home where children are loved, supported, and encouraged to be curious, kind, and confident. We can’t recommend them highly enough and will miss them greatly as we move to a new area in 2026.
Abigail
Anita and Louise honestly are amazing with our little boy. On a personal level I feel they are the most caring and loving people we’ve ever met. The way they go above and beyond to meet our sons needs and help him grow and learn daily. I really couldn’t have chosen a better childcare setting for our son to go to.
Louise
Our daughter has been in Emma’s care since she was 10 months old until now at 2.5, and we cannot recommend Emma highly enough. Since day 1 she’s been nothing but caring, conscientious, nurturing and fun for our child.
It’s so hard leaving your child with someone but we’ve never doubted for a moment leaving our daughter with Emma. She handles all stages of child development and education with nothing but professionalism and takes her job incredibly seriously, whilst still being the most fun, imaginative and warm person we could leave our child with. It’s been amazing to watch our daughter flourish through her time with Emma.
She always has days planned with activities, learning, playing, crafting, baking, lots of outdoor time, teaching about wildlife, going to parks, play groups, libraries, and sometimes even trips to soft plays, museums, or the zoo. At both Halloween and Christmas you can see the extra thought Emma gives to making children’s lives magical - from her amazing Xmas parties (with appearances from Father Christmas!) to her fundraising Halloween decorations that draw crowds from all around. She even shows the kids how to raise butterflies in the summer!
She’s also incredibly supportive and communicative with parents. At the end of every day Emma’s able to give us a breakdown of everything that’s happened, what our daughter ate (usually everything when it comes to Emma’s food!), and somehow inbetween all this she manages to put a scrapbook together of your child’s memories so you don’t miss out on anything. She truly is wonder woman.
If this praise sounds too high, please trust me it’s not. We feel blessed to have found Emma. We’re leaving only because we’re moving away and we’d take her with us if we could! Any child would be lucky to find a place with Emma.
