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.
This is the second time I have used Mandy and I wouldn’t have had it any other way. After my first sons’ experience with her, it was a no brainier to use Mandy again. Both my children were so happy there and both left with a nice scrapbook of their time there too. If you’re looking for a completely reliable, caring childminder then Mandy is the one you want.
Damaris was so thoughtful and gentle looking after our baby boy, 100% of the time. Even before arriving she was careful that the baby could be sleeping and wanted to arrive as silently as possible. We can tell from that she greatly enjoys babysitting and does it with lots of love.
AlmeidaS
My little boy has been going to sumera since he was just over 9 months old he is nearly 2 now and we have been absolutely blessed to have found her! Sumera looks after toby like i imagine she would her own child, he absolutely loves her. He has gone through many milestones with the support or sumera. He also sleeps there which is amazing as I often hear of little ones too excited at child minders to sleep but she makes him comfortable and ready to sleep. Now hes at the stage of refusing some naps but he still has a rest. I trust sumera implicitly with toby, she know what he likes and how, and will always do her best whilst letting me know of anything needed. Couldn't ask for more.
Kerry
My daughter started going to Vesna when she was just two years old, and we truly couldn’t have asked for more. From the very beginning, Vesna welcomed her like family — nurturing her with kindness, warmth, and a sense of adventure. She loved going every day, exploring new places, and making friends along the way.
During school holidays, my older daughter would also spend time with Vesna, and she loved it just as much. Now, at 9 and 11, both of my girls still look forward to seeing Vesna during the holidays — a testament to the lasting bond they’ve built.
Vesna is incredibly kind, caring, and principled in her work. Her dedication, consistency, and genuine love for children have made her an irreplaceable part of our lives. I honestly don’t know what we would do without her.
As I start writing this review, my heart warms and I start to smile when I think about the wonderful care and love Ama showed our baby daughter.
We had to go back to work quite quickly and we were worried about leaving our Daughter so young with someone else but Ama showed her so much care and welcomed her into her home and family.
She put our minds at peace, sent regular updates and pictures for us to see and our daughter clearly loved being there - she was excited to see Ama and her family every day, was always smiling and extremely happy.
She has a great setup, a lovely home and an environment in which our little daughter could grow and thrive. We were gutted not to be able to use her for longer as we've moved away from the area for a while. However, we wouldn't hesitate in sending her back again.
Ama is amazing, thank you so much Ama! x
Ella
Vesna has been the sole after-school childminder for my son for 4 years; I trust her with his care implicitly. Utterly professional, I have no hesitation in providing the highest recommendation.
She provides a wonderful and inclusive environment, both in terms of physical facilities and as a positive role model, that allows children to flourish and feel safe.
She is no pushover... Those in her care are around someone who is to be listened to, especially regarding safety, both physically and emotionally and she will not accept anything that risks that. She will challenge any detrimental behaviour and do it in a way that is caring and not overbearing. There is no room for bullying, uncaring words or unkind actions in her care.
Possessing a strong and principled work ethic, she is utterly reliable, flexible, discreet and resilient.
On the few occasions where she has had to discuss an issue regarding my son, it has been done sensitively and with kindness.
I would commend Vesna without any reservation.
My son started with this wonderful team originally with Aunty Ali, Anj Anj and then Aunty Mich and Miss Amber when he was just 10 months old my youngest and the first of my children to attend childcare before their first birthday. After COVID, the nerves were real, but from the moment we stepped into their care, I knew we’d found something special.
Fast forward to now: he’s currently halfway through his first term in Reception, and he still talks about them every single day. In those first few weeks, he would wake up asking to go back that’s how deeply he was loved, and how securely he was held. These ladies have left an imprint that will stay with him for life, and I’ll make sure he never forgets them.
They’ve been the foundation of his early learning and emotional development nurturing him with patience, joy, and genuine love. Even on the challenging days, they met him with calm, compassion, and understanding. They didn’t just care for him as he was, they championed who he was becoming.
These ladies are more than childminders they are a village. There’s an old proverb that says, “I am because we are.” This setting is the perfect example of that truth. They are gold dust in CR7 truly raising children with invisible crowns, teaching them to walk with confidence, kindness, and a strong sense of self.
If my ovaries were still making demands (thankfully they’re not!), I’d bring every one of my children here without hesitation. Because this isn’t just childcare, it’s a calling, and the fruit of their labour will speak for generations.
With heartfelt gratitude,
Keisha, a forever-thankful mum ❤️
Bethany was absolutely brilliant with our little one. She jumped straight into board games, kept him happily entertained, and somehow managed the impossible task of convincing a 5-year-old to switch off the TV and head to bed without any drama. She even helped him brush his teeth and settle down for the night like it was the easiest thing in the world.
A calm, kind, and genuinely lovely presence. We felt completely at ease leaving him with her, and we’d recommend Bethany to any parent looking for a babysitter you can trust.
We were with Amy for about 2.5 months after which she gave us a notice to leave. Sadly our experience wasn’t what we had hoped for and we found it really stressful. Initially it started very positively, however towards the end my daughter was teething a lot (4 molars coming through), which is of course a challenging stage, but we felt there was little understanding or support from Amy. Amy would send numerous stressful texts every week and we were asked to collect my daughter early on several occasions and it was even seen as an issue when my daughter wanted a bit of comfort and to be held.
Although Amy presented herself as experienced childminder, we were surprised by how unsupportive the approach felt and the luck of her knowledge (expecting 1 year old to feed themselves, and to sleep for 2h straight).
We ended up finding a lovely nursery and the experience couldn’t be more different. Overall we definitely wouldn’t recommend Amy.
I can’t recommend JokiGems enough. From the very beginning, she made both me and my daughter feel comfortable and welcome. Her home is always spotless, warm and inviting, the kind of space where a child can truly relax and feel safe. As a night worker, it gave me such peace of mind knowing my daughter was in caring, capable hands. She’s so professional, communicates quickly and is genuinely friendly and approachable. My daughter settled in beautifully and that alone speaks volumes about the nurturing environment she provides. I would confidently recommend her to any parent seeking a trustworthy and dedicated childcare provider.
Teecee is a very kind, understanding person who really helped us look after our 5 month old when we needed it (around 4/5 days over 3/4 weeks). She accommodated last minute bookings and communicated well. I forgot nappies and there was no complaints about her having to go get some (and be reimbursed). She showed love to our baby. Home was very clean, tidy and warm.
On the other side of this, our baby came home with heat rash after being put to sleep inside in a pram suit. Tv was always on at pick up and drop off and she came home with a red bum. I don’t believe any of this was intentional at all and I did provide clearer instructions after these instances but didn’t feel like they were all completely met. This is my first baby so I am more protective but I’m also in the childcare area of work myself so I have a lot of understanding on how things can get forgotten. The bus to get home at the end of the day (328) was also very irregular and busy and it made a 20min journey home, an hour journey. After all of the above we just weren’t 100% confident leaving our baby there and we have now hired a nanny instead.
Overall Teecee has great intentions and shows a lot of love but needs parents that will be more upfront and clearer about what’s ok and what’s not rather than it being hidden in a message such as “we notice she runs hot so doesn’t need many layers on inside” as it wasn’t understood and came home with heat rash again.
My two daughters go to Chenelle every morning before school and they love it, they are always excited to go and see her and her own children. Chenelle is lovely and is always happy and has a smile on her face. My girls can be quite shy with new people but they took to Chenelle immediately and that in its self speaks volumes. Would highly recommend Chenelle to other parents.
Crisse is regularly looking after my eight month old baby each week, and always finds something fun for him to do. She sends lovely updates during the hours she looks after him, which is always appreciated. Crisse is reliable, friendly, and professional, and has been a massive help for me whilst I solo parent and have driving lessons. I would absolutely recommend her. Thank you!!
GraceJ0
Jen and Kerry have been looking after both our children since they were 7 months old. They are excellent childminders and we would highly recommend them. As another reviewer wrote, they really are like second mums. They are nurturing, whilst also fostering strong communication and independence skills. They regularly take children out during the week, and I really like that they have all the children sitting round the table together to eat, fostering a family environment. Their values are rooted in care and love for the children they take care of and it shows - every single child (mine included) run through the door with smiles on their faces. I cannot recommend them enough; we feel so lucky to have found them.
Holly L
AnnMarie looked after my 3 year old daughter and 15 month old boy for 6 weeks whilst we were staying in Oxford and we will all miss her so much!
I noticed after the first day my girl was coming out with new phrases and songs and stories and I could tell how engaging AM must be with them. AnnMarie also taught Stella to go to the toilet completely independently which she wouldn’t do before.
My youngest thrived there too and it wasn’t long after settling in that he was pointing and giggling as we walked to her front door. He also developed lots and he did his first walk there too!
I was at ease when my kids were there, knowing they were doing thoughtful and creative activities with the other kids, playing in the garden and going to play groups.
AnnMarie is warm and professional and I trust her. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend and hopefully we will be back one day for a visit!
Anne has looked after my son since he just turned one. Having known Anne both personally and professionally for the last nine years, she was the only person I approached to look after my son as I knew she would be the perfect fit. Anne is referred to as super woman in our house. Her knowledge and care are exceptional. She has helped with tricky milestones like potty training and provides regular updates of our son’s adventures. I didn’t expect Anne to monitor progress and build in educational aspects to their day, which has been an added bonus. When Anne says they are always out and about, they are exactly that! My son is regularly attending local woods, parks, playgroups and farms, building his confidence and interests. I would recommend Anne to anyone without reservation. I know that my son will always be in the best hands under her care, and I will miss her when my son moves to reception.
Antonella , Meriem & Sarah’s have been brilliant with our 4 year old son. He started off full time & now goes after school & he loves it! They are great at communicating and sending updates. They have fun days out and lots of play time outside when the weather is nice. Thanks to you all for taking good care of our son!
Ciara
Vesna is the kindest, most conscientious child minder we could have wished for. She is fun yet boundaried with the kids - helping them to grow as well as enjoying in the process. Vesna will go above and beyond for the kids, in terms or protecting and advocating on their behalf. Cannot recommend her enough. She has been looking after our little girl for more than 3 years and we never want anybody else. She is like an extension of family and we are very lucky to have her.
I cannot recommend Noreen highly enough. She has been absolutely wonderful with my son. He grew attached to her warm and gentle nature, and every morning he would light up with the biggest smile as soon as she opened the door, excited to start his day. Noreen is incredibly kind, patient, and nurturing, creating a calm and welcoming environment where children feel safe and loved. It’s clear she genuinely cares and takes pride in her role.
On occasions when the setting was closed, Yasmin was able to help me out with childcare, and I am very grateful for the support they have both given me.
I am thankful for the love and care Noreen and Yasmin have shown my son.
