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.
We started with Layla, Emma and Annie in the Summer of 2025 and we've had a great experience as a family. My daughter (2 years old) loves it there and she will often come home talking about the fun she has had as well as the delicious food she gets. What's also great is that they introduce lots of different types of foods to the children and they take them out to different playgroups, activities etc. so they can be in different environments. They have also been really helpful with potty training and general advice for a first time mum. I cannot recommend this setting enough especially if you want your child to attend somewhere more personal and I know that when my newborn starts this year, she will have the best care!
Jo has cared for our son for almost 18 months. From the very beginning, Jo has created such a warm, nurturing, and engaging environment that our son has absolutely thrived in.
Jo has a wonderful ability to make children feel safe, happy, and excited to learn. Every day is filled with thoughtful activities, outdoor adventures, creative play, and opportunities for the children to develop socially and emotionally. Jo puts so much effort and genuine care into everything she does for the children in her care.
She has really taken the time to understand our sons personality, encourage his confidence, and celebrate his milestones with us. We always feel completely reassured leaving him in her care, knowing he is not only safe but truly happy.
Communication is always excellent, and Jo keeps us updated with photos, videos, stories from the day, and little moments that mean so much to us as parents. It feels like our son is part of a very special extended family.
Another thing we truly appreciate is the homemade, nutritious meals Jo provides. She puts so much care into preparing healthy and balanced food for the children.Our son was introduced to a variety of wholesome meals and snacks, which really helped encourage good eating habits and a willingness to try new foods. It has given us great peace of mind knowing he was enjoying fresh, home-cooked meals each day.
We feel incredibly lucky to have found Jo and cannot recommend her highly enough. Any child in her care will be supported, encouraged, and loved in the most wonderful way.
My little boy has been going to Ann four days a week since he was 12 months. I feel so grateful to have found Ann and had such a positive experience for my son. He loves her an loves being part of her small group! They are out most of the day which he loves because he’s very active! She’s very reliable, trustworthy and flexible. I have noticed how much he has come on and he’s a very happy and confident little boy. She has been leading on his potty training and able to give us helpful advice about most things.
Our son joined Jane’s Sweetness Camp when he was 17 months old after we decided to move him from another nursery that we were not happy with. Looking back, it was one of the best decisions we made.
From the very beginning, we could feel the genuine love, care, and enthusiasm they have for every child. The children are treated with so much warmth and patience, and it’s clear that this is not just a job for them—they truly care about the children they look after.
They also put great thought into supporting each child’s development. When our son first joined, he wasn’t speaking yet. However, within just about a month, we started to see a big change. He began saying colours and shapes in English, and gradually became much more willing to communicate in daily life. It has been wonderful to see his confidence grow, and now he happily tries to express himself both in English and Chinese!
Another thing we really appreciate is the amazing home-made food that Maryori cooks. Our son can be quite a fussy eater at home, but he genuinely enjoys the meals there, which says a lot!
Most importantly, we know our son is in a happy, safe, and nurturing environment where he is truly looked after. Seeing him settled, comfortable, and happy there means the world to us. We are very grateful for the care they provide and would wholeheartedly recommend them to any family looking for a wonderful childminder. Thank you Jane, Maryori, Jessie and Jennifer!
My one year old started with Dani very last minute as an interim after a tricky experience for all of us at a nursery. Dani was so understanding and moved really fast to meet him and me. Dani's really wonderful and worked so hard to help my son settle and to keep him busy, she knows exactly what to do in every situation and has so many good ideas. I'd recommend her to anyone, the setting is calm and structured and even when he was upset I knew he was in very good hands. Thank you, Dani!
Emma was really helpful, and reliable, she covered care for our daughter at the last minute.
Our daughter, a lively 7 year old really enjoyed her time with Emma. Emma kept her busy going out and doing things she really enjoyed.
Thank you Emma we will definately be arranging for Emma's care in the future.
Many thanks
Richard
I genuinely can't recommend Laura enough, my son was with her for around 10 months while we were waiting for a place at nursery and he absolutely loved going to her, I am so grateful that we found Laura and we were made to feel so welcomed by her from day one. Laura provides a safe and warm environment for children and always has fun activities planned for them with photos and updates on her private facebook group for the parents (which I thought was absolutely brilliant!) I could see how far my son had come with her after only a few short months and he always had the biggest smile on his face at the end of the day so I know he always had a good day.
We were so sad to leave Laura but would absolutely use her again and recommend her to everyone!
Iona
"I highly recommend Leah and Simone! They treat my children with such genuine care and kindness, making them feel right at home. My kids always come back happy and well-fed, and it’s a huge relief knowing they are in such a safe, nurturing environment. My boys love staying with them, they always asked for them ,and I am happy. They are such a lovely childminders.
Irina
Lizzie is clearly a very experienced tutor, and I’m very happy with the work she has been doing with my daughter. She is professional, and has created a positive learning experience. I really appreciate the progress my daughter is making under a short period and would highly recommend her.
Belinda has been an excellent childminder and has been looking after our daughter for the past 2 years. Our daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and we were looking for a childminder who was willing to have the training in order to care for her, Belinda was more than happy to oblige and has been amazing with her. She always plans various activities and trips out to keep the children entertained. She provides home cooked meals made from scratch. We couldn't recommend her highly enough.
Matthew
Two of my sons had the opportunity of being looked after at Gera Mae. My boys absolutely love it there and Ryanette makes every child feel at home and safe. My boys were very fond of her and enjoyed telling me about what they did.
I highly recommend choosing Gera Mae for your little one, if you are after someone that will look after them well and also help your child grow.
Marle has been an absolute saver and the kids love having her babysit them. She deeply engages and entertains the kids with lots of fun and educational activities which they still talk about long after she is gone. She is definitely a great choice for babysitting support.
Emily came to help us for a number of weeks. We homeschool our two daughters and I needed support with our house, including cleaning, and also childcare.
Emily was wonderful with our two girls and completely understood our approach to parenting, engaging the girls in creative and imaginative play and then quietly moving on to house tasks while keeping an eye on what the girls were up to.
I’ve never seen childcare like that, and I really appreciated someone else being able to encourage independent play like that (instead of simply entertaining them). She was also very invested in hearing more about our approach, and was flexible in her approaches, making little tweaks here and there to align more fully with our parenting style (though as I said, she was so aligned that not many tweaks were needed at all!).
Emily is also highly emotionally intelligent and didn’t bat an eyelid at emotional releases (/tantrums!) which created a sense of calm and security in the house.
Emily’s level of cleaning was superb, I doubt we will ever have such a clean house again!
I would be very happy to act as a reference for Emily’s work and am so grateful for her support.
Georgina has been looking after our little boy for three years now and soon our baby boy will be starting with her.
Our son is very happy at Georgina’s, she goes above and beyond what we have expected over the years, she is constantly planning new fun things, such as themed days, lots of baking, messy play, art and crafts, library trips for rhyme time, farm days, train and bus journeys, offering a lot of variety.
Georgina is currently helping our three year old get ready for school putting a big emphasis on his numbers, reading and writing. She is often working on his fine motor skills for example to encourage him to write his name.
Over the years Georgina has also become a friend and has been very supportive to us as parents throughout, particularly since having my second baby which has been a big adjustment!
Georgina has helped our son grow into who he is today, he’s such a funny, smart little boy and this is partly credit to Georgina. We feel very confident that our baby will be in the best hands with Georgina.
We would wholeheartedly recommend Georgina to anyone looking for a setting that provides a fun, nurturing, loving, learning environment.
Thank you Georgina for all you do, we really are so glad we choose you
Katy29
I highly recommend this nanny service. There is a very warm and family atmosphere, which makes children and parents feel comfortable and safe. The ladies are very kind, caring, and attentive to the children’s needs. You can really see that they put their hearts into their work and truly care about the kids. It’s a wonderful place where children are looked after with patience and love.
Boguslaw
When my DS first started childcare, I was naturally quite anxious about leaving him with someone new. However, Rachael very quickly put my mind at ease with her warm, caring personality and the genuine affection she shows to the children in her care. From the beginning she has been incredibly communicative and thorough, always keeping me updated and making sure I feel confident about his day. Because of this, trust built up very quickly.
DS transitioned into Rachael’s care so smoothly and it’s been lovely to see how happy he is to see her at drop-off each morning. It’s clear he feels comfortable and secure with her.
Rachael is also incredibly thoughtful and creative. She does lots of themed crafts to celebrate events throughout the year and often makes special keepsakes with DS for me, which I truly appreciate and will always cherish.
Rachael provides a very personal yet professional childcare service, and I feel so grateful that DS has such a nurturing, home-from-home environment to grow and thrive in while I’m at work. I would wholeheartedly recommend her to any parent looking for a caring and dedicated childminder.
Katie
I am so grateful for the reliable, focused and child centered approach Zena takes to looking after my children. She takes her time to ensure the children are listened to, comfortable and entertained whilst they are with her. She communicates and feedback at the end of each session. She ensures there are activities to keep them entertained and I am grateful for the service she provides.
My nearly 2 year old daughter has been with Lorraine for nearly a year and I am moving her due to a change in circumstances. Lorraine has made me going back to work as easy as it possibly could have been. My daughter has been so happy going into her setting every day and often doesn't want to come home at the end of the day which is more than I could ask for... if not a little annoying for a parent! :-) To trust someone with your child is the biggest deal and I cannot recommend Lorraine highly enough. She has put me at ease at all times and gives full, detailed accounts of each day. My daughter is gluten intolerant and Lorraine was well able to cater for her needs.
