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.
Angela has looked after our son for over a year now. He is so happy and walks straight in to start playing every day without even looking back. He settled in extremely quickly due to Angela's kindness and fun activities.
The range of activities and day trips they go on gives him a wide range of experiences and keeps him well entertained. As well as visiting local parks and toddler/music group, they venture further afield to places including Beale park, Dinton pastures, the Lookout Discovery Centre, and a Forest School type club. Angela also regularly gets the children to complete themed arts and crafts projects and baking activities.
Angela offers home cooked meals at an extra charge for lunch, which we initially did not take advantage of, but now do, and can say it was the best decision. She has definitely expanded the range of food our son enjoys and has helped him become a really good eater.
As well as uploading daily pictures, each term Angela sends home a Learning Journal full of printed pictures of the term and pages of learning updates. Families are encouraged to return the journal with pictures and information about their holidays for the children to share with each other.
Angela cares about our family as a whole, and has gone out of her way to offer extra support at a particularly challenging time for us, for which we were so grateful. The children in her care love her whole family and when my son lists all the people he loves, she is always high on the list.
We cannot recommend Angela enough, and feel so lucky to have our son cared for by her.
Doris is caring and kind and has lot of patience. She has been looking after my children for a few months now and she has been very flexible as work long hours and early mornings. She has been really great with my son who is special needs. My kids are happy to stay with her.
My daughter started going to Sara's in January after she turned 1 and it has been such a positive experience for all of us as a family. She settled so quickly and has a lovely time. She's made some cute little friends who make her laugh, and Sara has made her feel so comfortable and happy. Sara plans so many fun things for the kids to do, including local groups, sensory play and outdoor excursions - there's never a dull moment! When people ask me how my daughter is getting on at the childminder I feel so relieved and grateful to be able to say that she loves it. Thanks Sara
Gwen is everything we were looking for in a childminder and so much more.
She is natural, honest and a genuine caring woman.
We are an outdoorsy family and we absolutely love that our daughter is out and about all day. She often visits the farm where Gwen’s horse is, as well as many parks, play centres and nature reserves.
Gwen provides a safe environment for our daughter and the other children she looks after.
She is really flexible with pick up/ drop off times, keeps us informed really well is our daughter is under the weather etc.
If you are looking for a no nonsense, down to earth lovely lady to help you out I cannot recommend her more. We feel like our child is with family.
We’ve been so lucky to have Marisa as our childminder. Our son has been with her since he was 10 months old, and she’s been amazing with him. He’s always been happy, well cared for, and comfortable with her, which has made such a big difference to us as parents.
Marisa has gone above and beyond so many times. When I wasn’t driving, she helped us out with pick‑ups and drop‑offs, and during a really tough time when both my husband and I were in hospital, she kindly kept our son for extra hours without hesitation. Knowing he was safe and happy with her eased so much stress for us.
She’s caring, reliable, and genuinely loves what she does. We’re incredibly grateful for all the support she’s given our family and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to anyone.
We had a really positive experience with our childminder from the very beginning. She was extremely welcoming and informative, which instantly made us feel at ease. She took the time to help us with all the paperwork and clearly explained everything, making the process stress‑free.
She also provided us with a clear daily routine for our baby, which was very reassuring and helped us feel confident about the care being provided. Throughout the time, she gave us regular updates, which we really appreciated as parents.
Overall, she made the whole process easy, comfortable, and reassuring, especially as first‑time parents using this type of childcare service. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would highly recommend her.
Me and my wife couldn't be happier with the service Sarah provide's. It is clear to us, from everything our son shares, the photos Sarah provides and the level of detail shared on pick up, just how happy he is in the environment Sarah create's. Furthermore, his development has been supercharged since attending - specifically his numerical and vocabulary literacy continue to suprise me, and the answer to where did you learn that is always "at Sarah's".
Furthermore, his confidence interacting with others, driven by the various play groups or meet ups, in turn gives us real confidence the activities Sarah chooses to do are also getting him ready for taking the next challange of school.
Sarah has also been helpful with our son and now our daughter tackle new foods, various new songs and dances which we get to see the benefits of at home. She has always been available for sign posting support when we ask, which to us is invaluable. Finally, the clear and direct communication around policys (such as sickness or dietary requirements) have always given us clear direction without ambiguity.
If we had anything less than 100% confidence in the outstanding care Sarah offers we would have looked at other providers - and certainly not added our daughter alongside our son.
I am so happy to vouch for Michaela. She has already made a massive impression on my family.
Finding someone I trust with my son is usually a huge challenge. But Michaela was a natural from the start. She is clearly experienced with SEND and knew exactly how to engage with him in a way that felt safe and calm for him.
She was also incredibly onto it regarding his allergies. She took the time to understand the risks and showed she’s properly allergy-aware, which is a huge weight off my mind. My three-year-old daughter absolutely loves her, too!
She is lovely to deal with, and very reliable. I’d definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a sitter who is both caring and actually knows their stuff.
We have been incredibly fortunate to have such a wonderful childminder for Mabel over the past few years. She has cared for Mabel since she was just 1 year old, and the impact she has had on her development has been truly remarkable.
Mabel has grown into a confident, happy, and well-rounded child, and we consistently receive compliments on her development, behaviour, and social skills. This is a direct reflection of the care, attention, and dedication she receives every day.
What stands out most is the genuine love and support she shows not just to Mabel, but to our whole family. She has been incredibly supportive of all the girls, creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where they can thrive.
Her patience, consistency, and passion for what she does give me complete peace of mind as a parent. Knowing my child is in such capable and caring hands is invaluable.
I couldn’t recommend her highly enough to any parent looking for someone trustworthy, kind, and truly invested in the children she cares for.
We couldn’t be happier with the care Amal has given our son, Finley. From the very beginning at the young age of 9 months old, she has been warm, attentive, and genuinely invested in his development and happiness. Finley settled in so quickly, and has progressed in every way since, which speaks volumes about the safe and nurturing environment Amal creates.
She keeps us updated, plans engaging activities, and clearly cares for the children as individuals. It’s such a relief knowing Finley is in such capable and caring hands. We’re incredibly grateful and would highly recommend Amal to any parent looking for a trustworthy and dedicated childminder.
Poppy
We feel incredibly lucky to have found Jemma. From the very beginning, she has been warm, attentive, and genuinely invested in my sons wellbeing and happiness.
Before choosing Jemma, we visited other childcare settings, and while the staff were lovely, we didn’t get the same sense of comfort and reassurance that we felt with her. With Jemma, it immediately felt right calm, nurturing, and truly like a home-from-home.
As first time parents, we were understandably nervous about starting childcare, but Jemma made the whole process easy and made us feel so comfortable. She took the time to ensure my son settled in properly, which made such a difference, and it’s clear how much she cares about the children in her care.
My son initially felt a little sad at drop-off, which is completely natural, but Jemma handles this so gently and reassuringly. She comforts him so well, and he comes around very quickly. Knowing he is supported like that makes it so much easier, and I genuinely couldn’t imagine leaving him with anyone else.
The level of attention and care she provides is outstanding. She keeps us updated throughout the day, which gives us real peace of mind, and it’s obvious how much thought goes into everything she does. My son absolutely adores her and often asks for her when he isn't with her which says everything.
We also really value the environment she creates, she provides home cooked meals and snacks throughout the day, plans engaging activities, and she takes the children out everyday, giving them a wide range of experiences.
Most importantly, we trust Jemma completely. Knowing Freddie is safe, happy, and so well cared for means everything to us.
We couldn’t recommend her more highly!
Jane
Grace has been a truly amazing nanny for our two kids (2 and 4 year olds). She has done some temporary and ad hoc nannying over the last year. Having the trust with the nanny is the most important thing for our family and we have managed to fully trust her with our kids very quickly.
She is very warm and caring person. Grace goes an extra mile with the kids by organizing various craft activities and keeps them entertained. I also found the communication with Grace very clear which always makes things go a lot easier. She is good at planning the day out and keeping the parents updated.
We have encountered a few temporary nannies over the last years and can honestly say that Grace has been one of the best. Would really recommend her.
Gintare
Our experience with Little Treasures was very disappointing and ultimately resulted in termination after we raised reasonable questions about our child’s care.
As parents, we asked for clear explanations of how our son was being supported during incidents with other children. These questions were never properly answered. We were consistently given vague responses such as him being “removed from the situation,” with no clear explanation of how behaviour was guided, supported, or reinforced in the moment.
When we queried everyday aspects of care, such as outdoor or garden time, this was presented as being difficult to facilitate rather than clearly addressed. This added to a wider pattern where practical questions about our child’s day-to-day experience were not met with clear answers.
Over time, communication became increasingly defensive, and it felt as though asking questions about our child’s wellbeing was treated as criticism rather than normal parental involvement. We did not feel able to have open or constructive dialogue about his care.
In incident reports, our son was described as “non-verbal” and showing “no emotion,” which did not reflect his development or behaviour at home or in subsequent settings. Since moving to a different childcare setting, he has settled well and is thriving.
We also have concerns that our son was not taken outside or into the garden during his time at the setting, as this did not appear to form part of his daily routine.
We were also told we had not complied with support forms, despite completing multiple documents and having further forms ready to submit before receiving a termination notice. No deadlines or expectations for completion had ever been clearly communicated.
A polite message we sent in a parents’ WhatsApp group was later described as a “breach of confidential communication,” which we feel was a disproportionate and unreasonable interpretation of a reasonable comment.
Ultimately, our contract was terminated shortly after we continued to ask questions about our child’s care. In our experience, this setting does not support open communication with parents or handle concerns in a transparent or constructive way.
We would advise other parents to carefully consider whether they are comfortable with the level of communication and responsiveness before placing their child here.
Kasia is a highly reliable and professional nanny who provided excellent care for our daughter between 6 and 10 months old. She was consistently punctual, communicated clearly, and kept us well informed with regular updates. She supported key areas of our daughter’s development, including weaning, establishing a consistent nap routine, and engaging her in age-appropriate activities such as reading, music, and motor skill play. She also ensured regular outdoor time with daily walks.
Kasia is a warm, friendly, and highly responsible individual with a naturally kind and patient disposition, making her especially well-suited to working with young children. We highly recommend Kasia.
We came to Sally through a recommendation of a friend. We have not regretted it! Sally and her family (Mya and the other animals included) are so warm and welcoming and the girls really look forward to being there. The girls always have the most exciting tales to tell from Fields with Mya to playgroups and more. Everyday is a new adventure & no two days have been the same which is really nice to see on the updates we get. Lots of Arts and Crafts and a wonderful playroom too. Great meals - Sally has managed to get my “fussy” eaters to eat foods that they won’t at home! We absolutely love it here and would recommend Time to Grow to anyone looking for a caring and fun filled environment.
