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.
Rating Distribution
4.89 from 70,987 reviews
I feel like I’m leaving my child with family now. She’s been going since January and she thriving! Hermise is always there to support with any advice you need and has been such a support for me as a mum, she is affectionate and caring towards the children. Food is really important to me and Hermise provides a good variety of healthy foods! My little one loves the whole family!
We have had our little one (22 month old) with Cat for just over 4 months now, during which we have been completely blown away by how amazingly she has cared for our daughter. Her setting is really like a second home, and we completely trust Cat to be doing everything she can to help our daughter grow and thrive at a fundamental time in her development.
When we were first considering a childminder, due to increasing costs of nursery, we were apprehensive, but Cat (and her amazing husband and two brilliant little girls) met with us, put our minds at rest, and showed us that this would be an amazing place for our little one to continue her development. From that first meeting, Cat has been completely transparent, communicating as clearly and regularly as any nursery (if not more). Her contract was clear, and very reasonable, offering us term time only care to meet our needs, and talking us through the funding options (tax free childcare and funded hours on full offer).
When Cat was unfortunately hospitalised, she maintained that amazing communication through her husband (in spite of us all telling her that her health was more important than our childcare needs), demonstrating just how much she cares for each and every child in her care, and works her hardest to always do what is right by the children and parents.
If you are looking at Cat, and are lucky enough to find she has space, trust us, it would be the right choice to pick her for your own child.
Thank you Cat!
Claudine and the CC’s team looked after our son for nearly 2 years, and we’ve loved the experience so much that our youngest daughter will be joining too. The team are so warm and welcoming of both the children and parents - our son came on leaps and bounds in his time at the setting and we’ve felt supported at every step. He loved the outings, activities and friendships he made there (and still has)! A really lovely touch of CC’s is that Claudine arranges events and parties at various points of the year so it really is a community for both children and parents - it’s like a big family.
Gemma has been looking after my son since he was around 10 months old, and I honestly couldn’t ask for anyone better. She is brilliant with him — caring, patient, and full of creative and fun ideas that keep the children engaged and happy. My son feels so comfortable with her that he even calls her “Mummy,” which says everything about how safe and loved he feels in her care.
He has also found a best friend in Gemma’s son, who is the same age as him. They get along so well and have built such a special bond, which makes going to Gemma’s even more exciting for him.
Gemma provides such a warm, nurturing environment where the kids can learn, play, and grow with confidence. She always goes above and beyond, and it’s clear she genuinely loves what she does. I’m so grateful to have found her — she’s truly one of a kind.
After visiting many childminders, I was so pleased when we finally found Luiyana. She created a safe, warm and nurturing environment for my son. She consistently demonstrates high professionalism, dedication and a genuine commitment to the children’s wellbeing and development. She is reliable, kind, patient, has good communication with parents and is always ready to help when possible. My son will miss her as he goes to nursery. I would highly recommend her to anyone!
Our eldest son started going to Sima's almost two years ago and our youngest joined him when he turned one. We feel very lucky to have found Sima and have been very happy with our boys' care.
Sima has lots of years of experience looking after children and it really shows. She is kind and calm and never flustered by anything that might happen.
When we first visited Sima's house, we really liked the set up with a good sized play room and garden. Sima works with two assistants so there are a few children attending, which has given our children a chance to make friends and grow in confidence. Our boys spend lots of time playing freely with friends, but also do some lovely activities like painting, decorating biscuits, and watching caterpillars turn into butterflies.
We have also really appreciated how flexible Sima has been. We were able to adjust our hours to shorter days when I was on maternity leave and when I needed to attend a work event on a day when I wouldn't usually work, Sima was able to accommodate this. She accepts the 30 free hours funding and tax free childcare too.
We would recommend Sima to friends and family.
Lauren
I have known Ellen for many years, our kids went to the same nursery but are sadly now at different schools. She has looked after my children on a number of occasions. I have always felt very comfortable leaving them with her, she always looks after them as if they were her own.
She is great at organising activities for the kids, there is always something fun she has planned ready and set up for the kids before they arrive, they all adore her and love spending time with her.
She has a beautiful home and setting which has recently been extended and decorated, providing lots of space and light, and she also has a wonderful garden for the kids to explore.
When I have needed her to, she has provided my kids with healthy and nutritional meals. The girls have always eaten well at her house.
Ellen has given me so much parenting support and advice over the years, her knowledge and skills from working as a SEN teacher are so valuable. She knows lots of different learning styles, and tailors her teaching style to suit each child and their needs.
Ellen's communication is outstanding, when the kids have been with her she has sent me updates. I have never had any issues getting hold of her when I have needed to. She is always very quick to respond when I have needed to organise more childcare.
Thank you Ellen for all the support! ❤️
Beth is such a loving and caring childminder who I would highly recommend. My little girl started with her in September and loves going ahead even asks to go on days she isn’t due to go on. She comes home with artwork and she is always going to new places whether it’s soft play music groups etc. I was worried over my little girl starting due to her being with me all the time but I was worried over nothing as Beth made her feel safe and comfortable she now goes running in and isn’t phased at all. Thank you for all you do x
Our daughter has loved being in Cat's care, quickly settling due to her caring and attentive nature. My daughter has formed a beautiful relationship with Cat and her lovely family. Her confidence has grown massively and Cat provides her with excellent routine, structure and stability.
I've received a detailed report on her developmental progress, which has allowed me to see my daughter's next steps very clearly. I also get daily, honest feedback on how her day has been and Cat is always there to offer support if there is a behaviour we are working on at home.
My daughter has regularly social events throughout the week she goes to with Cat and the other children. Cat also supports their play skills together and helps them develop socially.
I couldn't ask for a better childminder for my child and I have full confidence in Cat's brilliant childcare abilities. Thank you!
Celma and her team took good care of my son from when he was 12 months to when he turned 24 months. We moved locations and sadly was too far for us to continue with her services. I can't recommend Celma enough and we miss her very much. Was like part of the family. And Celma was always kind and gave good advice to me and helped my son with his development. He was always so happy to go to Celma and made so many nice friends there.
A++++++ 10/10 recommended and trusted.
Skye is a lovely childminder, who offers a home from home feeling! My son was welcomed into her home and was always well cared for. Skye also always offered activities and learning opportunities as well as taking him for days out. He always looks forward to his days with Skye, and would always come home with a huge smile. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for childcare
We were incredibly fortunate to have Pavlina care for our daughter from August 2024 to the end of September 2025, working full-time and providing occasional evening babysitting. During those 13 months, she became a very special part of our daughter’s early life and of our family’s routine.
From the moment she joined us, it was clear how deeply Pavlina cared for our daughter. She brought warmth, patience, and genuine affection to every day, and our daughter formed a strong and loving bond with her. We always felt confident that she was in kind, nurturing hands.
Pavlina took it upon herself to find and attend the best local playgroups, planning a weekly activity schedule that ensured our daughter had plenty of opportunities to socialise, play, and explore. She spent lots of time outdoors—at parks, playgrounds, and on walks—and even planned wonderful day trips, including memorable visits to Kew Gardens and other local attractions.
Her thoughtful approach supported our daughter’s development at every stage. From helping her discover new sounds and textures as a baby, to encouraging her curiosity, early language, confidence, and independence as she grew, Pavlina was fully engaged and attentive to her needs. It was clear she took pride in helping her learn and flourish.
Most importantly, our daughter adored her. She greeted Pavlina each morning with excitement, and we always knew she would spend her days feeling happy, loved, and secure.
We are truly grateful for everything Pavlina has done for our family, and we recommend her wholeheartedly. Any family would be incredibly lucky to have her care for their little one, just as we were
Hajira has been an excellent childminder! She took care of my sons needs and even though she was the first outsider he was ever left with away from his family she was able to put him at ease and has been very nurturing and caring towards him! She is very good at communicating with parents and keeping them updated with anything they might have questions or queries on as well as their child's development!
