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.
Bunmi and her team at delightful gems looked after our daughter Rosa from when she had just turned one until she was two and a half.
She had the most amazing time - her days were full of fun, learning, socialising and so many other important things for her development. Her time there was so valuable.
As a parent, I was updated on the details of her day via the kinderly app which was great. Bunmi also provided a verbal update at the end of each day.
Something that stood out from the experience is how much effort Bunmi and the team put into each day for the children, to make sure they get the most out of their time there. I really cannot recommend delightful gems enough!
Sadly we have now moved house and so have had to also move my daughter’s childcare setting. But we already miss Bunmi, her lovely family and wonderful team - if you are considering using her services then don’t hesitate!
Gayle, has looked after my daughter for 8 months so far. Gayle provides a nurturing and homely environment, in which my daughter is keen to attend. The children enjoy the warmer months outside in Gayle’s garden, or the local park. Other childminders and their children visit too, allowing for even more interaction. My Daughter is obsessed with Gayle’s dog, Lola, she is very gentle and loves the children. Something I particularly value is that Gayle treats my daughter like her own grandchild, she is very affectionate towards her and has genuine care for her. Another benefit is that Gayle also provides food, including lots of fresh fruit. Furthermore, Gayle is flexible, understanding and communicates in a warm and friendly manner. It’s nice to see photos of her achieving milestones and playing, especially when your child is settling in. Thank you Gayle for caring for our daughter! I know we’ll keep in touch after she leaves your care.
I can’t stress enough how grateful I am, short notice and just such a wonderful person! My daughter loved her and she still insists on seeing her again. You can tell that she just loves what she does which is why she was so amazing. Thank you again Samantha, I’ll definitely be contacting you again.
Our daughter loved her time with Jenny and Sean. They provided a clean, warm and nurturing environment for her, with lots of imaginative activities and opportunities to play and learn. It's clear they put a lot of effort into their setting and the activities they plan for the children. We especially loved the daily updates, which gave us an insight into our daughter's day - it was great to see what she was getting up to! Jenny and Sean were always approachable, accommodating and happy to chat or answer any queries. Their new setting is really unique, with so much lovely outdoor space. I would highly recommend them!
I cannot recommend Sienna highly enough. I had the pleasure of working with her for two and a half years, caring for my twins from day one. She has been absolutely amazing throughout our journey — reliable, caring, and incredibly experienced with toddlers.
I have learned so much from her, particularly around child development and behaviour. She always approaches situations positively, and I have always felt confident knowing my children were safe, happy and well cared for.
We relocated away from the area for a while, but since moving back to Cardiff, I was more than happy to have Sienna work with us again. She has now been back with us for two days, and it feels like she never left. She remains someone I trust completely and would choose without hesitation.
I have created my Childcare.co.uk profile because I occasionally need additional childcare on the day Sienna is not available. She is my first choice whenever her availability allows.
I would recommend Sienna to any family without hesitation. She is trustworthy, experienced, warm and genuinely fantastic with children. I would be happy to be contacted as a reference and to speak about my experience with her.
Alice J
Our little boy started with Jen, very short notice, with some trauma from a nursery setting. We can’t praise Jen and Trisha enough for the calm, patient way they have worked with our son, through all the ups and the downs to get him to a place where he is happy, confident and very excited to start a school nursery in September. They have also restored our confidence in leaving our son to be looked after and knowing that he was safe and happy. We can’t praise them enough or adequately say how much it has meant to us.
Amna took care of my now 10-month-old for six weeks this summer. He enjoyed himself very much - especially during the hot afternoons - with all the different activities that Amna planned. He even received the sweetest goodbye card when it was time for us to leave Manchester:) Amna was also flexible and provide some additional ad-hoc hours when we needed more support.
Denise has been working with our family for nearly 4 years now and is an absolute godsend. We have limited family who can help with childcare so needed someone to come on board long term, almost in the role of ‘aunty’ and she’s been just that.
We have 2 children with a 12 month age gap, they were 1 and 2 when Denise came along and it’s safe to say , my head was spinning!
She’s provided us with loads of advice and always been at the end of the phone if needed. I can’t recommend Denise enough, the kids love her and we quite like her too 😉
Harriet
We couldn’t have hoped for a better childminder to care for our son.
He joined Shaheda as a 7-month toddler in Jan-25 and she helped him become a happy & smart & chatty young boy (now >2 year old).
We immediately saw that she had strong experience and showed love to all the children under her care. Our child settled in very quickly and bonded right away with her thanks the vast array of activities she proposes (daily indoor/outdoor playgroups, water fun, singing, painting, going to the farm, to the library, just to name a few…).
If we hadn’t moved out of the neighbourhood, we would have loved for our son to stay with her for another couple of years.
My son has been with Nicole for two years, since he was one. At first, I thought settling in was a struggle but she handled it really well to the point that my son stopped crying at drop-off within a week. She has always a routine for the kids like art work, going to the park or softplay. (Spoiler alert, your child will give you his artwork on special ocassions like valentines day or christmas.)
The biggest development I have observed with my son is in his speech. He articulates phrases really well and he can tell us what he wants, which he couldnt before.
I would recommend Nicole to parents if you want a child-led approach and someone patient.
Dino
Saima is a great tutor. She has been working with my son for 1.5 years now. His skills in English comprehension and language have improved greatly. He was unable to read before starting with Saima and now he is fluent. He used to struggle greatly with English comprehension and understanding concepts in stories due to autism, but with patience and working with him Saima has been able to improve my son's skills greatly.
She also has great skills in dealing with him when he doesn't want to study and refuses to engage.
I'm really glad we found Saima as she has turned around my son's education.
My son started with Nikki when he was 18 months old and warmed to her immediately. He had never been away from family before but he created a strong bond with Nikki straight away.
He has now been with Nikki for over a year and has drastically grown in confidence and we attribute a lot of his growth to her incredibly loving and nurturing environment. The activities and outings are age appropriate, stimulating and thoughtfully planned.
Nikki is a truly wonderful childminder and treats the children as her own. We feel so fortunate to have found her and we are so grateful for the care and love she has given our son. We truly feel she is the best out there.
My son has been with Sylvia for the past two years. She has been so kind, caring and patient and has made him feel safe, happy and loved every day. We are grateful to her for being such an important part of his early years. We have seen him grow and develop so much, and we will always be grateful to Sylvia for the love, care, and memories she has given him. I highly recommend her to any parent looking for a wonderful childminder. Thank you for all you’ve done for us
Sabrina has been looking after my 11 year old daughter on an ad hoc basis since June 2026. My daughter has very much enjoyed her time with Sabrina and has been stimulated by the activities they do together.
Sabrina has always been able to accommodate our needs and has been completely reliable. I can highly recommend Sabrina for childcare.
I honestly don’t think words can fully express how grateful we are to Jodi and Abbie.
They’ve been looking after my daughter since the end of March, when she was just 15 months old. From the very beginning, Jodi was incredibly supportive, arranging several settling in sessions to make sure the transition was as gentle and positive as possible. As a parent, leaving your child with someone new can be daunting, but Jodi made us both feel completely at ease and gave my daughter the time, patience and reassurance she needed to build her confidence.
In such a short space of time they’ve become like extended family to us. The love, care and support they show every single day is something I will always be thankful for.
The difference we’ve seen in our daughter is incredible. She has absolutely flourished in their care. She comes home every day full of happiness, confidence and excitement, and in the mornings she’s trying to put her own clothes on so she can get out of the door, all while excitedly saying “Abi” or “Jodi.” As a parent, there’s no greater reassurance than knowing your child genuinely loves where they’re going.
Having Ralph and Stan 🥺 has been such a wonderful part of her journey too. In those early days they were a real source of comfort for her, and they’ve helped nurture such a beautiful love and empathy for animals that continues to grow. Now she has not only her favourite dogs, but so many little friends there too.
Jodi and Abbie are everything you could hope for in childminders. They’re kind, patient, supportive and always do their best to be flexible whenever they can. They fill the children’s days with adventures, outings and opportunities to learn through play, and it’s so lovely seeing all the memories they create together.
Knowing our daughter is so loved, so well cared for and so genuinely happy means the world to us. We trust Jodi and Abbie completely, and I honestly couldn’t imagine anyone better to care for her.
If you’re looking for childminders who will love, nurture and care for your child as if they were one of their own, I couldn’t recommend Jodi’s Childminding Stars highly enough. Thank you both for everything you do, you’ve made such a positive difference to our family, and we’ll always be so grateful 💕
kloe
Our daughter had been going to Yvonne for just over 2 years & we can only describe her as exceptional.
Her warm and kind approach to every child is heartwarming, she knows every child’s individual needs & personalities and tailors her approach to this.
She ensures that she creates a safe environment so they feel comfortable and provides educational & fun activities to support development. Every time our daughter comes home she is excited to show us what she created and learned.
The set up she has is beautifully thought out, clean and and there is so much variety for the children.
Yvonne also listens to you as a parent and we trust her completely. She has been truly amazing.
We cannot express how grateful we are and honestly can’t recommend her enough. She is fabulous. Our little one is now moving on to preschool and will miss her so much. Anyone looking for a childminder we cannot recommend her enough.
Katie is such a lovely person, and both my son and I warmed to her straight away. She is incredibly kind and attentive to the children in her care and always goes above and beyond to ensure they have enjoyable, purposeful days, often taking them out to explore the local area.
She is also very proactive in supporting developmental goals and creating consistency between her setting, other childcare settings and home. Oscar is always happy to see Katie, and I feel completely confident leaving him in her care. Her communication is excellent, and it’s clear how genuinely invested she is in his happiness and development. I’m so happy we found her!