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.
What can I say!? Carly has looked after my little girl since she was a baby. From our first meeting we felt safe, secure and reassured that our girl would be in the best hands. Carly is very professional and so trustworthy! Communication is always impecable and her care has helped to shape our girl and helped her to meet her milestones! Our girl has made so many friends though Carly and I am sure that we will have a friend for life. Because childminding is more than just a job to her! You can tell that she genuinely cares about each and every child under her care! I would 100% recommend Carly to anyone looking for a childminder!
I have been sending my son since September 2025 now and it’s been a great decision.
Linda provides and warm and nurturing environment that make me feel right at ease when dropping my son off in the morning and makes my son feel right at home. My son loves spending time with Linda and playing with her children - they are so polite and helpful with my son!
I love receiving photos and videos of my son’s daily adventures, which is lovely to see his activities and experiences throughout the day whether that be out at the park, Library, or playing in the garden - he’s always having the best time!
Linda has also been very flexible with hours- allowing late pickup at 7pm.
Thank you for everything you do for my son and I would highly recommend to anyone!!
I would like to recommend FlonaJay to all who are looking for a friendly, caring and safe space for their children.
FlonaJay made us feel at ease and comfortable when we visited her place. It was a great way to connect and be assured Yasir will be in a comfortable and safe environment.
Yasir loves spending his 3 days at Chisis. Sometimes he does not even want to come back home 😂.
Beside being friendly and caring. FlonaJay is also a professional in what she does and compliant.
Finding someone you can trust with your child is never easy, especially as a foreign mother without a large support network. From the very first days, Carla gave me complete peace of mind.
My daughter is 20 months old and absolutely loves going to her. She settled in so quickly, which was something I never expected as she is naturally not very socially connected. Carla has such a kind, patient, and caring approach that my daughter felt comfortable almost immediately.
Although my daughter is not speaking yet, I have noticed a wonderful difference since starting with Carla. We mainly speak Arabic at home, but she now understands English too and happily sings the ABC song at home. It has been so lovely to see her confidence and understanding grow.
One of the things I appreciate most is Carla’s incredible flexibility. It has made such a difference to our family and has taken away so much of the stress of balancing work and childcare.
I truly couldn’t ask for a better childminder. Carla is professional, caring, reliable, and genuinely loves the children she looks after. As a parent, knowing my daughter is happy, safe, and excited to see her every day means everything. I couldn’t be more grateful for everything she has done for our family, and I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for an exceptional childminder.
Hayley has been our child minder for the past 4 years, caring for our daughter from 1-4 and now our son who is 18 months. From the moment I met Hayley I felt her warmth and her sunny nature and I knew she was the one I wanted to care for my babies. Hayley is an incredible child minder and an amazing person. She offers a cosy and inviting home from home environment with ample activities as well as days out, ranging from zoos, museums, playgroups, out in the woods exploring nature, allotment visits, parks, cafes, splash parks any many more. She is great at sending photos and updates during the day which are so welcomed. She always has a well thought out plan for the day and keeps in line with themes, celebrations as well as teaching the children about different cultural traditions. I wholeheartedly trust Hayley with the world and thank her for her valuable contribution to our little one’s precious childhoods. She is inherently positive, kind, gentle and so caring and it is clear to see how much she genuinely loves the children in her care. She also is the right amount authoritative and has a special way of getting just the right message across, ensuring that the children use empathy and understand the reason behind every instruction. She really understands child psychology and it shows. She will be a part of our family forever and we feel very lucky to have found her. Thank you Hayley! xx
Still so relieved that we found Annie and her team to look after our little boy when I went back to work after maternity leave. Soon I will be returning to work after my second maternity leave and I have no worries about leaving our little girl with Annie too which is a lovely feeling.
Annie and her team have set up such a lovely home from home environment with such inviting play provision. So much so, I often wish I could come and play when I see the photos on the tapestry app🙊 I especially love how children have the freedom to get so messy with paint, water and mud! It’s exactly what they should be doing 😊 We also love that the children often visit different places like parks, shops, museums and playgroups. Best of both worlds. It feels like somewhere in-between a childminders and nursery which works so well for us. We also like that Charlie has so many lovely little friends but the environment doesn’t feel as busy as a nursery.
Most importantly, Annie and her team are obviously so devoted to the children which means the most. They are loved and cared for and Annie has gone the extra mile to make sure that Charlie is as happy as possible even though he currently experiencing separation anxiety. She is very supportive and understands how hard this can be.
I never hesitate to recommend her!
My son started with Julia at the age of one and is now leaving at age three to go to nursery for a year before starting school. As he was my first child I was very nervous about him starting childcare and me returning to work but Julia made me feel reassured that he was in good hands. Over the last two years my son has loved his time at Julia’s. He has learnt many life skills, enjoyed making crafts and socialising within the groups. Julia sends me photographs of him when in her care and he is always smiling and having fun. I’m very grateful to Julia for the two years he’s spent with her, all the things she’s taught him and would recommend her.
Choosing a childminder is one of the biggest decisions you'll make as a parent, and from the moment I met Sally and Colin, I knew Oakley would be in the best hands. They have such a genuine warmth about them, and I instantly felt at ease.
Oakley started with them before he was one and before he could even walk. Soon he'll be leaving as such a confident, caring, happy little boy, and I truly believe Sally and Colin have played such a huge part in helping him become who he is.
Every day is filled with fun, adventure and learning. They spend so much time outdoors exploring nature, enjoying creative activities, and eating lovely nutritious home-cooked meals. Oakley has developed such a love for mark making and drawing, and honestly, he holds a pencil better than I do! That's entirely down to Sally and Colin's incredible creativity, encouragement and patience.
It's clear that every child in their care is loved, valued and given the opportunity to thrive. Knowing Oakley has spent his early years somewhere so nurturing has meant the world to us. We will always be so grateful for everything Sally and Colin have done, and I couldn't recommend them more highly. We will miss you so much!
A, O, H, & O x
Amie
Annie is absolutely brilliant, and so are the assistants who work with her. My son has been with Annie for a year, since he was around one, and he truly loves it there.
What makes Annie’s setting so special is that it feels like an extended family. It is a warm home environment with a relatively small group of children of different ages, which has been wonderful for my son. He learns so much from the older children, and as he has grown, he has started to look after the younger ones too. The bond he has with Annie and the other key workers is amazing to see. They feel like aunties to him, and the other children feel like part of his wider little family - a little tribe.
For me, it feels like the closest thing to a natural, human child-rearing experience that you can find in a modern urban setting. That has been so much more reassuring and appealing to us than a larger nursery environment with lots of staff changes.
Annie’s house is a fantastic space for children, and her garden could give any forest school a run for its money. The children spend so much time outside, and she even has a big art shed where they can paint huge canvases on the walls. They also go on regular outings, which we love. We often get updates on Tapestry from woodland walks, trips to the Horniman Museum, parks, farms, the pet shop and even swimming.
My son calls her “my Annie”, which says it all really. You can see the bond, the trust and the love he has for her, and we feel very lucky that he has had such a nurturing, adventurous and joyful place to spend his early years.
Mia has been babysitting my daughter for around three months now and has been wonderful. My daughter (9 yo) thinks she's brilliant and looks forward to her coming round (which is very reassuring and makes us feel less guilty for going out!) She makes sure any homework gets done and bedtimes are as per our instructions. She's fun to be around so they often play outside together, which is so much better than watching films! She's also tidy and cleans up after any meal, which is lovely to come home to.
We will continue to use Mia for babysitting and highly recommend her to any family.
Our first born went to Annies and still does for some after school care (he’s 7!)
Now, our youngest goes to Annie every week and we can honestly say she is the most amazing carer for our children. We are so lucky to have found Annie & couldn’t recommend her enough!!!
As a nursery teacher, I have high expectations when it comes to early years education, and I can honestly say that Maissa exceeds them all.
Both of my children have been in Maissa’s care over the past five years, and I have watched them flourish every single day. They have grown into confident, happy, kind and independent children in a nurturing environment where they are genuinely loved and respected.
From the moment you arrive each morning, Maissa welcomes every child and parent with a warm smile. Her enthusiasm, kindness and passion for childcare are evident in everything she does, creating a calm, safe and happy environment where children feel secure and excited to learn.
The learning opportunities she provides are exceptional. She even carefully plans Montessori inspired activities, sensory play, creative experiences, outdoor learning and educational outings that are tailored to each child’s individual interests, abilities and developmental stage. Every activity has a purpose and encourages children to become confident, curious and independent learners.
Communication with parents is outstanding. Throughout the day, Maissa shares regular photos and videos, keeping us informed and reassured that our children are happy, engaged and thriving. As a parent, this level of communication is invaluable.
Another aspect that deserves recognition is the delicious home cooked meals she prepares. She regularly shares photos of the food she serves, and over the past five years I have been fortunate enough to taste many of her dishes myself. They are always fresh, nutritious, varied and absolutely delicious. It is clear that she places great importance on children’s health and wellbeing.
Before joining Maissa, my eldest child attended both a nursery and another childminder. I can honestly say that Maissa is on another level. The quality of care, education, attention to detail and genuine love she gives every child is exceptional.
Her Outstanding Ofsted judgement comes as no surprise to me. As an early years professional myself, I recognise the high standards she consistently maintains. Outstanding is not simply awarded,it reflects the quality of care, teaching, safeguarding, relationships and outcomes that inspectors witnessed, all of which we have experienced as a family every day.
I did and i would recommend Maissa without hesitation to any family looking for exceptional childcare. She treats every child as an individual, builds strong partnerships with parents, provides outstanding learning opportunities, and creates a loving environment where children truly flourish. We feel incredibly fortunate to have found her, and I cannot thank her enough for everything she has done for our family.
I highly recommend Chizzic. After months of struggling to find suitable childcare for my grandson who has SEN, I found Chizzic who provides a warm, safe, and caring environment where children feel happy, valued, and supported. She is reliable, professional, and always plans fun, engaging activities that encourage learning and development. Communication is excellent, and it’s reassuring to know my child is so well cared for. I couldn’t be happier with the care she provides and would confidently recommend her to other families.
Vanessa
Both of my children attended Nikki’s setting, and they absolutely loved their time with her. She regularly took them outdoors, and they especially enjoyed playing on the trampoline and exploring new activities. Nikki helped my son become more confident, open up, and learn new skills. We always had complete confidence that our children were safe, happy, and well cared for. Nikki is a trustworthy, caring, and amazing childminder, and I would happily recommend her to any parent.
Unfortunately I was contacted by Denise saying she could be a 'good fit' for our family.
After a 2 week trial we welcomed you into our home. You met our children, learned their routines, their personalities, their needs. You accepted the job, committed to us, and we trusted you.
The two things I emphasised the most when I met you: PLEASE honesty and transparency.
Once the trial was over and you were supposed to officially start with us came the excuses — last‑minute cancellations, week‑long disappearances, delayed replies, stories that never added up. And finally, silence.
You didn’t just waste our time. You hurt our children who had opened their hearts to you.
Caring for kids is not a casual hobby. It’s a responsibility that shapes their sense of safety and trust.
We now have to rebuild that trust — because of your choices.
Please rethink your path. This work is not for you.
Only send your children here if you like headaches. Changed her hours and gave us little time to look elsewhere then terminated our contract 30 minutes before we were due to drop our child off leaving us confused and having to take unpaid leave all because we looked for another childminder. Child has made little to no progress in this setting as she only focuses on dress up and painting her house. Constantly drives around to drop numerous children off as a result our child was only potty trained at home with us and was frequently having accidents due to being stuck in a car all day.
Our son has been with Sinead since the start of her childminding business. When we were looking for a childminder, we were new to the area and first time parents. We were nervous about finding a childminder and unsure about the kind of person we would leave our son with. I met Sinead and immediately felt at ease. I was reassured by her kind demeanour, previous experience as a primary school teacher, and most importantly that she is a mother to two kids.
This initial reassuring feeling has been reinforced every time that our son has stayed with Sinead. We feel he is truly minded and an extension of her family. Sinead organises day trips, brings the kids to play groups, and she arranges enrichment activities in her home. We have seen our son develop his fine and gross motor skills, and his social development has been impressive. He loves playing with her children and also the new kids that attend for childminding. He also eats a varied diet at her house, and we get daily updates on his food, sleep and activities.
All in all, we are devastated that we're moving away and sad for our son who will miss going to his second home.
Sophia is kind, thoughtful and reliable. She is always on time with interesting and varied activities to do. She's also very adaptable to our needs and we don't know what we'd do without her! Our kids absolutely love her and sit at the doorstep until it's time for her to arrive. Would recommended her to anyone.
Catherine
I cannot thank Esther enough! I feel incredibly lucky to have found her. I sensed her warmth and kindness from our very first meeting, and after speaking with her, I knew I had made the perfect choice.
As a new mom, I had plenty of doubts and fears about entrusting my child to a stranger (any parent would understand), but right from the start, Esther provided wonderful care and support, ensuring a smooth settling-in process for both my child and us. She has a huge heart; she is always available when you need her, offering full support—and I mean support for the *parent*, too!
Esther genuinely cares about all the children in her care; she has created a wonderful space where they can grow, learn, play, and feel right at home. Daily activities are carefully selected and tailored to the season and upcoming holidays. Importantly, my son learns through play, which significantly supports his development and ability to absorb new information. When I’m at work, I never worry about my son; I know for a fact he is in excellent hands. I hope that in the future, my son continues to be surrounded by such wonderful people and receives such loving care.
Another highlight is the variety of fresh, homemade meals that my son loves—kudos to Esther for that! The children get involved in baking cookies and other kitchen activities. Fun fact: my three-year-old even carries his own dishes to the sink (it was absolutely heartwarming!)
Daily communication is also a key element—specifically, detailed updates on my son’s day (what he ate, the day's main theme, what he learned), all accompanied by photos.
Our experience with Esther was fantastic; it was wonderful to watch my son grow and gain confidence. I couldn't imagine a better place than the one Esther has created. Once again, a huge thank you to the entire team—you are truly exceptional in the wonderful work you do!