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.
Yvonne has been looking after my baby daughter and has been an absolute God send! She is communucative, child-focused and very knowledgeable about child development. She has been working and communicate with me to meet my baby's needs and provides very detailed feedback throughout the day and upon collection. I fully trust that my daughter is being well cared for and stimulated in her evironment. Thank you Yvonne :)
Dionne
Ewa looked after our little girl for nearly a year and has been absolutely amazing. She really did provide a second home for our daughter who loved it there and settled very quickly. She’s very caring and full of energy. She’s always taking the children out on adventures and provides lots of opportunities for learning and fun. Her family is just as welcoming. She provides healthy home-cooked meals throughout the days. We highly recommend her!
Anais
Mrs Edem is a gem of an individual, she is patient and kind, very good with my son. She is very knowledgeable of the needs of children.
Eve
I called Fifi to help with my 3 children as I am a very busy mommy, she replied within 24hrs, and she started I was not comfortable about someone else looking after my children but she is so kind, helpful and always available. Thanks so much Fifi for always saving me. Oh I forgot she does nice Afro braids hairstyles too😍😍
Julianna
Tabassum has been caring for my son for over a year now, and we couldn't be more pleased with the level of care she provides. My son is quite energetic, but she effortlessly engages him with a variety of indoor and outdoor activities. She's consistently punctual, cheerful, and polite, and the children she looks after adore her. They enjoy playing, drawing and crafting together regularly. Knowing that our child is safe and happy under her care gives us peace of mind, and we would gladly provide a reference for her.
My little boy has been going to Tracey since September and has flourished so much since being there. Tracey cares for the children as if they were her own and plans such fantastic activities with them such as baking, trips to the park or the library and messy play but also encourages learning through songs and during play. Seeing all the photos and videos of what he has been up to is reassuring and puts my mind at rest whilst I'm at work knowing he is having such a good time.
I honestly couldn't sing Tracey's praises enough and highly recommended her as a childminder.
Zana is an exceptional nanny and we feel extremely lucky to have been able to have her as part of our family.
Zana has been looking after our daughter from 3 months to 2 years old, along with our 4 year old in his nursery holidays. She is loving, kind, proactive, responsible, calm and professional. She built a full itinerary for our daughter in local playgroups, so they are out and about all the time doing stimulating activities. She cooks healthy food, balances kindness and firmness perfectly, and is highly attentive to every need.
We will be extremely sad to part ways, and are only doing so because our requirements have changed. We most warmly recommend her to any family, and are very happy to provide more detail on our reference as helpful.
I genuinely thought everything was going well and I had found the right childminder for my daughter. I booked an appointment to go see Nisha in her childminding setting, After agreeing to the date she changed it a couple days before and asked if its necessary my husband to attend. I was baffled she even questioned this, I was quite confused to be very honest. Regardless of this, I visited without my husband and liked most aspects of the environment and the space she had created for the children. She came across eager to accommodate the hours and days I required and even text saying to take my time and there was no rush in deciding. Some time after, I had contacted Nisha to say we were happy to go ahead and would like to arrange to come again with my Husband this time as he wanted to view the setting and finalise/set everything in place ready for our daughter to attend (baring in mind we were coming from a different city) - Nisha said we could come on a Friday evening. However after this time is where she became a problem! She was constantly saying different things. First she said we could attend on the Friday however a few days later she said because I hadn't paid a deposit on the first visit, I wouldn't be able to come again with my husband. She never mentioned a deposit on the first visit!! She also text me to say she cannot accommodate the place for my daughter anymore, however when I rang her shortly after, she said if I pay a deposit by the same evening, I would be able to secure my daughters place and she could accommodate my days and times needed. It was as if she was trying to tie me into a contract. And then she went back on her word literally 2 minutes after this phone call, she text me to say she can no longer give my daughter a place. Nisha absolutely baffled and phased me with her dishonest communication. One minute she was saying one thing and then next minute something else. She played me around - this how she left me feeling!! It was absolutely awful especially since she knew how much I was struggling to find a childminder who could accommodate to the hours I needed. She made me believe I had secured a place for my daughter for a while and then rejected me weeks later. If she couldn't do it in the beginning she should have mentioned this and not wasted my time. I would never think to leave a negative review of anyone neither have I ever done so but because Nisha was so temperamental in her communication and played me like the back of my shoe, I would think it's only right to voice what I experienced so that others are also aware.
Alaine is a dedicated, experienced and hard-working nanny, who excels at what she does. She is unfailingly punctual and organised, and combines a very deep and wide-ranging childcare experience with genuine warmth and affection.
The highest compliment we can pay Alaine is that there was no time where we felt a moment’s concern about leaving our daughter with her. No matter what the situation, whether our daughter was unwell or whether her and Alaine were taking one of the many day trips organised by Alaine, we were always confident that our daughter would be cared for to the highest standards. In our experience with Alaine, she always put her interests first.
Our daughter a was 12 months’ old when Alaine joined us, in November 2021, at a time when the pandemic was still current. During her time with us, we were forced to move house on 4 (!) occasions, and there were multiple instances of our daughter being ill, or other domestic emergencies arising. Alaine was unfailingly a reliable and trustworthy source of strength and consistency during these times. We honestly do not know how we would have managed without her. She went above and beyond the call of duty on multiple occasions and did so ensuring that the impact on our daughter was minimal.
Our daughter really loves Alaine. It is clear that our daughter trusts her, feels comfortable with her and is close to her. It is clear to us as parents that Alaine always looks after her beautifully, with the utmost respect and fun! She also loves Alaine’s cooking, so much so that the phrase “Alaine’s muffins!” is one we often hear.
Alaine is a very active person. She used her own experience in sports, especially swimming, to great effect with our daughter. The two went swimming together each week, and when there some delay to our daughter's gross motor skills, Alaine was absolutely superb at helping her overcome these. Indeed, the physiotherapist who treated our daughter made a point of informing us that Alaine was “the best nanny she could hope for” and really understood human movement and what our daughter’s needs were. We would also regularly receive complimentary reports about Alaine and her interaction with our daughter from parents who saw them at baby classes, for example.
During Alaine’s employment with us from November 2021 to April 2023, our daughter reached several important milestones. Alaine, with her experience, was able to guide us through these, and was always on hand to provide useful and knowledgeable advice. Our daughter became a very verbal child, speaking in full sentences at an early age. We believe that is in considerable part due to Alaine’s influence on her, and the way in which she spoke to her, read to her, joked with her and played with her.
Alaine is also a very kind and warm person. Over the time we employed her, she became a member of our family. We will be extremely sad to see her leave and hope to remain in contact with her in the future. We wish to assure you that you can hire Alaine and be confident that you are hiring an experienced, efficient, punctual, kind and charming nanny, who will look after your child with the utmost professionalism and warmth.
We would be happy to offer a verbal reference for Alaine if you would like it.
SophieP
Excellent childcare service provided by Linda ....she is very professional and politely. Though I am new to this country she gave me all support towards caring my children.. my son's also enjoying lot .. my elder one is having both after school club and morning breakfast club. She is very punctal in dropping and pick up from the school..And she provided good quality of food ..she helps me lot to taking care of my son's.. regularly she shared picture and activites of my son's.Thanks Linda.
My Daughter runs into Happy Kids every morning and doesn’t look back 🥲. Such a relief to know she is so happy, loved and well looked after with Jean and Mark. They go on loads of outings which is a fantastic experience for her and she just loves the yoga classes! Jean and Mark go above and beyond and are always thinking ‘what fun activities can we do with the kids next?’ They make wonderful nutritious meals from scratch which my daughter loves and they are also very flexible which really makes my life so much less stressful. I am very glad to have found Happy Kids.
Sophie was recommended to us by a friend and I am really glad I got in touch with her. She is the first babysitter we have used for our nearly 3 year old and 1 year old. She came to meet us before babysitting and was very professional and caring which put us at ease. We did a babysitting session later that week and my son loved playing with Sophie - he has even asked a few times since when she is coming back. We will be arranging another visit soon! I would highly recommend Sophie!
Zainab has been an absolute gem as our childminder! From the moment we met her, we knew our baby was in safe and loving hands. She's incredibly attentive, nurturing, and has a natural knack for understanding each child's needs. Zainab creates a warm and stimulating environment where our little one thrives. Her communication is exceptional, always keeping us updated with our baby's activities and milestones. We're so grateful to have found such a caring and dedicated childminder. Highly recommend Zainab to any parent seeking top-notch childcare.
Armine
We have been taking our daughter to Gillian’s house for over a year now when we need childcare and she absolutely adores Gillian. She comes home telling me about a variety of activities she has done over the course of the day from outdoor walks to painting and arts and crafts. Gillian really keeps her busy and entertained. If she hasn’t been for a week she asks when she can go back! I would highly recommend Gillian!
Emma CS
My daughter went to Sasha when she was 9 months to just over 2yrs old and I couldn’t have coped without her! I was nervous and anxious and she immediately put us at ease with her nurturing, kind and professional way of working. My daughter has thrived and grown in her care as she was excellently cared for
Angela
Both my now 5 year old and 3 year old were cared for by Cheryl from 12 months to 3 years. They enjoyed every second!
I completely trusted Cheryl and felt she cared for the boys like a relative would. They were always happy to go to Cheryl and would tell me all about their day.
I found Cheryl reliable and helpful when I needed unexpected childcare. I was always kept up to date on my children’s progress and she kept them happy and entertained throughout the day.
Emily stepped in to care for our 10-month-old daughter on short notice after she was let go by our previous childminder due to separation anxiety. Within just a couple of weeks, Emily had successfully helped her overcome this anxiety. Now, instead of tears, Emily is greeted with a big smile and a cuddle when we drop off our daughter. She is truly a wonderful childminder who clearly has a great way with kids.
