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 made initial contact after needing a sitter for a few hours on a weekday evening. After reading her profile we were quite impressed and initiated communications.
MissGD was very quick at responding to our enquiry and offered to come meet us and our daughter before the day to ensure we were both happy, and our daughter had time to get used to her, whilst she could also observe our interactions.
It was a simple gesture, but highly appreciated, and provided us with a bit of time to get to know her and gain confidence.
She managed to quickly build rapport with our daughter, even managing to achieve the magical "high five", which takes most strangers a good few days to achieve or more!
She quoted very reasonable rates which matched what was listed on the website.
On the night in question, she arrived early which was great, as it gave us all time to settle in together before just dashing out.
We'd provided some of our own guidance, but she asked good questions and quickly grasped our interactions and our routines to ensure she would provide a compatible routine/schedule to our own, to make the evening as smooth as possible for our little one.
Very happy with the care provided, and can reassure you that she genuinely cares about this work and it's clearly evident in her interactions.
Would definitely use again, and recommend to others.
Sumera is an amazing childminders for both my son and infant daughter. My son was extremely hesitant to go to any childminders due to a bad experience but now asks me to stay longer with Sumera and gets upset if I pick him up too early! My infant daughter has settled with Sumera so quickly and is eager to go in when I drop her off so I know she is happy there. Sumera has not only been there for the children but myself included- beautiful woman inside and out. I couldn't recommend her more highly!
I was very worried about my son as i am quite strict with his routine but i found Yasmeen and i truely admire and appreciate her work so much! Shes so caring and gentle with my son and has really stuck to his routine exactly how i wanted. My son loves it at Yasmeens and theres so much for him to play with and learn, he is only 11 months! The setting is very clean and tidy and baby friendly, just what every parent wants! I also get updates on him many times a day including pictures and videos which i love to watch! Thankyou so much xx
I have two children and both loved her straight from the beginning. Carly is genuinely great with children, she’s trustworthy, reliable and has a bubbly and fun personality. She’s worked for us for 6 years and always made sure my kids are happy and safe, even my little one who has severe allergies. I honestly cannot recommend her highly enough.
We’ve had Lucy as our nanny for the past three months, caring for our 11-month-old daughter and 6-year-old son. From the very beginning our little girl adored her and adapted to her quickly. Lucy was very involved, attentive and caring — she spent quality time playing with her, offered plenty of comforting cuddles, and gently introduced a consistent daily routine. I felt completely at ease focusing on my job knowing my daughter was in safe, loving hands.
Lucy also did a wonderful job with our son. Despite him not speaking English at the time, she found creative ways to communicate and engage with him, making sure their time together was fun and enjoyable.
She has also been incredibly flexible and understanding with my dynamic work schedule, always willing to adjust her hours when needed and making everything feel effortless for our family.
We are truly grateful for Lucy’s help and would wholeheartedly recommend her to any family looking for a kind, reliable and thoughtful nanny.
I feel incredibly lucky to have found Tunbridge Wells Kids at a time when my daughter wouldn’t settle in a traditional nursery setting - from the very first day, Suzanne and her staff made her feel welcome, safe, and cared for, which gave me total peace of mind.
Each day is planned with a great balance of fun, learning and creativity—my daughter has loved all the arts and crafts, playtime and outdoor moments spent there. She has made friends from the very first days and the drop off has always been pretty smooth in the morning.
TW Kids provides regular updates, photos, and feedback, which helps feel connected and informed. The environment is clean, engaging, and with age-appropriate toys and activities.
I couldn’t recommend TW kids enough, we are missing it now that my little one has started reception!
Ale
To whom it may concern
I found this tutor in 2022 via your website for private homecare tutoring for my daughter who was in yr 2 at the time. I took on the lady called Sonali ( who I just blocked on here tonight). Sonali has been registered with your agency since 2015. To be clear I was a floundering single parent (most likely undiagnosed dyslexic as well) with no teaching experience. My initial telephone call with Sonali was very positive discussing my daughter who had very low self confidence at the time with her academic learning. I was largely very happy with the weekly input and online lessons. Concerns started to arise when over hearing some of the communications online. Sonali would make comparisons saying to Jasmine that her younger year group had already grasped what she was teaching Jasmine and Jasmine should already know it, if not pick it up easily. To be clear we had been wondering if Jasmine might also be suffering from dyslexia so I did not feel this way of addressing Jasmine was useful. Over the two/three years I have had personal communications with Sonali on the phone or via text about Jasmine or money and have found she addresses me rather than a parent, like a child, talking to me in a rather rude and patronising manner. I have put these concerns aside because I wished to keep some stability to Jasmine and her learning. I also avoided communicating with her. We did look last year for another tutor but I choose to stick with Sonali for Jasmine to have continuity. Tonight however, Sonali crossed a line that she has previously, but it was the straw that broke the camels back, so to speak. I am separated from Jasmines father and Sonali is saying to Jasmine 'say hello to your dad for me'. This is not the first time she has done this, but things are not great in our family dynamics atm so it it is completely inappropriate (as it always has been) and nothing to do with my daughters learning. Sonali has met my ex partner online when I have had to work on some occasions and Jasmine has had to have her lessons at another abode. I pay Sonali for the lessons and am the one who employs her. After Sonali had an initial lesson with Jasmine at my ex partner's flat ( online), she added him into her feedback emails with me which I promptly asked her to revert back to sending the emails to just myself as her employer. (She never added Jasmines grandfather after meeting him online for the first time). This request to take Jasmines father out of the email communications resulted in a discussion with Sonali where she disclosed she was also a single parent and understood the complications. Tonight however she is sending her greetings via my daughters lessons to Jasmines father ? This is not the first time I have overheard this but it will be the last as it feels completely inappropriate and tbh her interest feels slightly flirtatious. This may all seem benign to read or perhaps even accusative, but from a family fraught with conflict it highlights to me Sonali has no concept of family dynamics with separated families and no concept of how to address an adult parent without belittling there wisdom of life. Sonali is a knowledgeable teacher for juniors but considering the other aspects of her behaviour I feel the need to report her communication and social skills. Sonali needs some additional training to be able to work with families privately.
Yours sincerely
Tara McGuinness
My daughter has been going to this childminder for the 2nd year now, the childminder is so lovely caring and loving you can see they do the job with a passion and my daughter always comes home super happy and always looked after, they do so many different activities through out the day which has been amazing for my daughters development and you can always tell they truly care, if I had any issues with being late or anything like that they have always been flexible and super understanding
My daughter absolutely loves going to Rochanna. No two days are ever the same, there’s always an adventure, whether going to softplay, a fair or just a fun trip to the park. A lot of thought is put into creating fun and memorable experiences.
My daughter is always so excited to go and often doesn’t want to leave at the end of the day! I feel reassured knowing she is not only well cared for but also having the best time while she’s there. I highly recommend.
I honestly couldn’t recommend Sarah enough. She is such a kind, patient, and caring person who has made a huge difference in both mine and my child’s life. I was very anxious to return back to work and to be leaving my little boy but from the very beginning, she created a safe, welcoming, and homely environment where my little one feels completely comfortable and happy.
She goes above and beyond every single day – whether it’s planning fun and educational activities, keeping me updated with how the day is going, or simply showing genuine love and care. I can see how much my child has grown in confidence and developed new skills since being with her.
It’s such a relief knowing that when I leave my child, they are not only well looked after but also truly enjoying themselves. She really treats the children as if they were her own, and that kind of trust and peace of mind is priceless.
I feel so lucky to have found her, and my little boy absolutely adores her. A truly wonderful childminder! Thank you Sarah x
Megan
Hazel has been amazing with my child. The setting feels so safe, friendly, and welcoming, and my little one always comes home happy after a fun day of activities indoors and outdoors. I really appreciate the updates and how well Hazel communicates, it makes me feel very involved and reassured. She’s great with supporting packed lunches, snacks, and drinks, and even has buggy space which is super handy. We’ve felt really supported and I’d definitely book again. I’d happily recommend Little Achievers Croydon Childcare to any parent, especially if it’s your first time using childcare.
Our son spent a year and a half with Louise and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
From the very beginning, he always felt comfortable and happy in her care. It gave us such peace of mind to know he was in a safe, nurturing, and fun environment every day. Whether it was playing in the garden, exploring around Bernard's Heath playground, or getting creative with crafts, he was always engaged and learning something new.
We’re so grateful for the care, patience, and love Louise gave him during this important stage of his life. He was always healthy, very happy, and well looked after.
Thank you so much for everything, Louise!
Raimon
If you’re looking for a babysitter you can trust, Ella is amazing! She’s energetic, warm, and really engaging — my daughter took to her immediately! At this age, my daughter is very aware of our separation, and she got along so well with Ella’s son, Casper, too. Ella is helping my daughter with independent naps, and she’s responding really well to her guidance. She’s reliable, caring, and proactive, and today even took my daughter to the park to play. I felt completely confident leaving my daughter in her care. Highly recommend her!
Maggie and Oliver were a lucky find when we moved to the area and needed immediate help for the month. They managed to fit my 16m old daughter in at short notice and we never could have anticipated what absolute gold dust a find they would be. Theirs is a fantastic environment, completely dedicated to children, who receive wonderful attention in their care, including great food, warm and loving attention, and a stimulating environment. My daughter (who is now at nursery) still asks for them, and was happy to be dropped off every day that she was there. We will stay in touch!
Thank you Maggie, Oliver and team!
Harriet
Sian is Simply the Best!
Finding Sian was the best thing that could have happened to our family. Before we discovered her, our son was in a nursery setting, but it wasn’t until he started with Sian at 22 months that we saw his true potential shine. Sian provides more than just care—she creates an environment filled with love, respect, and values. Her focus on teaching good manners, kindness, and creating a safe space for all the children is remarkable.
Over the time our son spent with her, we saw him thrive. Every day he came home excited, sharing stories of the adventures and fun he had with Sian and his friends. Her impact on his life has been immeasurable, and as he now starts school, we feel incredibly fortunate to have had her as part of his early years.
We are so grateful for everything Sian has done for our son. She truly is one of a kind, and we will miss her dearly. Thank you, Sian, for being perfect in every way!
Our now 3.5year old has just left Debbie’s care to head to preschool. Debbie cared from him full time from 10 months and under her care he has flourished. Her setting is full of love but with the right structure and boundaries to ensure children thrive. Our family went through a lot during Debbie’s time looking after our son, during which she was a source of advice and kindness and we found her thoughtful and flexible. Our son’s attachment to her from a young age speaks volumes about her experience and approach which is child-centred and focused on learning and development. I would recommend her without hesitation.
We’re a little bereft not to see her every day but know our son moves into preschool with the right behaviours and skills that she has had a firm hand in fostering. Thanks Debbie, we miss you!
Liz
Adriana has been caring for my daughter for the past year and three months, and I couldn’t have asked for a better childminder. She treats her like one of her own, with so much love, patience, and kindness. Every day is filled with fun activities, learning, and creativity, and I’ve seen how much my daughter has grown and developed under her care. Adriana not only kept her safe and happy but also prepared her so well for school, teaching her valuable skills and encouraging her independence. We are truly grateful for everything she has done and would highly recommend her to any parent looking for someone reliable, nurturing, and dedicated.
We can't recommend Karis enough as a nanny! She’s been an incredible source of support for our family since May 2025, caring for our newborn and lively 2.5-year-old on a part-time, co-caring arrangement.
Karis is a positive, genuine, and kind person. Her calming presence was a lifesaver on our most chaotic days.
She’s a natural with children, right away she was able to form a strong bond. Karis has taught our music-loving toddler useful songs to help him regulate his emotions and energy at the end of the day. She has handled all aspects of childcare, from bottle feeding and nappy changes to supporting our sleep routines and preparing meals, as well as proactively supporting us with light housework. Karis would also often take our toddler to the park and baby on walks. She handled our toddler’s challenging moments with a calm and professional demeanor, and she's genuinely invested in our children's holistic development.
We feel fortunate to have had Karis's help and can’t recommend her enough to any family looking for a caring, experienced and professional nanny.
