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.
Natasha is a very kind and caring childminder. She is very reliable. My son thinks the world of her and when I asked him what the best part of his day was, his answer was “playing at Natasha’s house”
Kathleen and her husband have been looking after our third child between the ages of 2 and 3. I had high expectations from her 5* reviews and she has more than exceeded them.
Our daughter settled very quickly and always looked forward to her days at Kathleen. She enjoyed seeing her friends, and going to the playgroups, trips to the park, the library and doing seasonal arts and crafts which were a delight to see. The meals the children received are always varied and nutritious. Kathleen herself is warm, kind, and calm with such a natural way around the children. It is evident she is really passionate about her work.
Kathleen’s place is immaculate. She is exceptionally well organised. Communication is prompt and easy. She has been very pragmatic and flexible to changes in routine, for example with changing nap times, illness or potty training.
Kathleen is multilingual, and it was such a bonus to have her immerse our daughter in Mandarin. So impressive to watch her switch between French, Cantonese and Mandarin when she speaks to the children! We genuinely think our daughter has had the best start and it’s really testament to Kathleen’s brilliant care. We cannot recommend her enough and it is with great sadness that our daughter is moving onto nursery. We will miss Kathleen and her family.
Ruoyi
If you are looking for someone who will treat your children like their own while bringing a sense of calm and joy into your home, look no further than Abby.
Abby has been working with my boys, and I can honestly say she has become an indispensable part of our family. She has a natural, gentle way with them that is rare to find; she manages their energy with patience, creativity, and genuine kindness. My boys absolutely adore her, and for the first time, I have total peace of mind when I’m away, knowing they are in such capable and loving hands.
One of the biggest highlights of having Abby with us—and something we truly didn't expect—is that she is an absolutely amazing cook. She prepares nutritious, delicious, and varied dishes that even my picky eaters love. Coming home to happy, well-fed children and the smell of a home-cooked meal has been a complete game-changer for our family dynamic.
Abby is professional, reliable, and has a heart of gold. We feel incredibly lucky to have found her!
Farida has looked after my children for over 4 years. She made me feel very welcome in to her home and family and treated my children like her own. They have loved their time with her and she has encouraged them to learn and grow in all aspects. Farida helped look after my son from 10 months old and my daughter from 2 years old. They have spent alot of time with her and her family and are very comfortable in her home setting. They are now 4 and 6 and we now think of Farida as a family member. She is very kind and thoughtful in everything she does. Having Farida helped me put my mind at rest when having to leave them for work knowing they would be cared for very well. She assisted my children with toilet training, getting rid of their dummies, social skills and learning, trying new foods, and so much more. They love Farida and I am so very grateful to her for what she has done for us over the years.
Jennifer
Adele has looked after both of my children. She goes above and beyond and prior to herself on the care for my little one. My little girl adores Adele and I feel very safe and comforted knowing my daughter is in her care. Is clean and tidy and homely, ensuring that the children in her care go on trips and out frequently out. The food she makes from scratch. I couldn’t ask for anyone better to be caring for my daughter whilst I work. Adele has been absolutely brilliant and I cannot recommend her enough. Thank you for always making my little one happy and secure.
Sheila is kind, patient, and has taken great care of our baby boy while we are trying to get his eczema under control. She has been very helpful in recommending ways to minimize his scratching and discomfort at night as well as giving us some time to recover after weeks of limited sleep.
Chloe joined us in September 2023 and quickly became part of our family. Simply put, we have all had the most brilliant three years and are very sad that our time together is coming to an end.
When Chloe started, our son was just over 8 months old and our daughter was about to turn three. Time has flown and we will soon no longer need a full-time nanny.
Starting with the professional, Chloe is:
* Extremely punctual and reliable,
* An excellent communicator,
* Adept at modelling parenting style,
* Socially thoughtful, supporting our children to build a wide network of friends
* Creative and energetic, seeking out a broad range of sporting and cultural activities for the children
Turning to the personal, Chloe is:
* A ray of sunshine,
* Thoughtful and considerate,
* Respectful of boundaries
Our children love Chloe desperately and will miss her enormously. She has been an incredible support to us as parents and a true team player – we could not recommend her more highly.
Charlott
Both of our boys started with Catherine when they were just over one year old and stayed with her until school age. We often hear other parents say that we have the best childminder in the area, and we know this to be true. We feel very lucky.
Our boys love Catherine. They are happy every day and always receive excellent care. She is loving, nurturing, gentle, kind, and calm.
Our boys also attend Talbot Nursery a few days a week to become familiar with the school environment, but they are more relaxed and be themselves when they are with Catherine. The children have opportunities to go out every day, whether it’s running around in the park, visiting Temple Newsam, Meanwood Farm, or going to local libraries. They all love these trips.
We are very grateful and thankful for the care you provide for our boys, Catherine.
Our son has been attending Cherished Cubs for 4 months and is absolutely thriving there. Each morning he is excited to go and never wants to leave. He is learning so many new skills every day and he settled in so well and so quickly due to the nurturing nature of the setting. We can’t thank you enough for looking after our son and providing him with such valuable experiences and learning.
Paige
When Rahma opens the door each morning, she does so with genuine warmth, love, and passion for the children and families she cares for. It is immediately clear that she was truly meant for this profession.
With 4 children aged 7 and under, we have experienced a number of childcare settings, but we feel incredibly fortunate to have found Rahma. She has been an invaluable support in helping us manage our busy and sometimes challenging family logistics. Nothing is ever too much trouble for her — whether it’s drop-offs, pick-ups, or caring for our youngest, everything is done with such care, enthusiasm, and professionalism. We are so grateful to have her as part of our extended family.
Our baby absolutely adores Rahma — always smiling and reaching out for her. Beyond providing care to the highest standard, Rahma offers an exceptional curriculum filled with engaging, well-planned activities that support all areas of development. It is clear that every activity has purpose, and we have seen such a positive impact on our child’s confidence, learning, and independence.
Rahma is also an excellent communicator. She consistently keeps us informed with updates, photos, and videos, giving us a real insight into our child’s day. She takes the time to track his progress carefully and shares clear next steps, which reassures us that our child is not only happy but thriving and developing exactly as he should.
Her knowledge and experience truly stand out. Whenever we have concerns — whether it’s sleep, development, or minor illnesses — Rahma is always on hand with thoughtful advice and reassurance. Thanks to her consistent routines and guidance, our baby now sleeps so well and settles independently, which has made a huge difference for our family.
We trust Rahma completely with our child and would choose her again without hesitation. She is reliable, dedicated, and always puts the needs of the children and families first. It is rare to find someone so hardworking, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring.
Thank you, Rahma, for everything you do — we couldn’t ask for better care.
We are delighted to provide this reference for our nanny, who has been with our family for the past year and will be leaving us at the end of July due to a change in our family's circumstances.
During her time with us, she has cared for our youngest child with warmth, attentiveness, and genuine affection, while also reliably taking our two older children to and from school each day. She is consistently punctual, highly dependable, and brings a calm, positive presence to our home.
She is kind, caring, and thoughtful in all aspects of her work, and has become a much-valued part of our family. She also prepares delicious meals, which the children always look forward to.
We are truly sad to be losing her, and we cannot recommend her highly enough to any future family.
Please feel free to contact us if you require any further information.
David
Karyn has been providing wraparound care and babysitting for my 5yo and 7yo for 3 years now. She is very kind, compassionate and caring and loves sitting reading, doing crafts, colouring and playing games with them both. She is trustworthy and flexible - recommend for any family needing someone for their little ones!
Rachel G
I’ve recently been in touch with Jane while looking for childcare for my little one, and she has been nothing but warm, kind and incredibly professional. She took the time to explain everything clearly and was so thoughtful and understanding about our situation. Even though we couldn’t take up a place with her, I came away with such a positive impression of her experience, honesty and genuine care. Any family who joins her setting will be very lucky.
Maria
Sam is truly an exceptional childminder. Her setting is nurturing and really encourages creative and outdoor play, and she offers a variety of nutritious meals. Unfortunately for me, her setting was always completely full (with good reason) when I needed full-time childcare, but I was lucky enough to get a spot for her to collect my daughter after school as she settled into reception. Sam has a very gentle style, and settling in was a breeze. It was a great comfort knowing my daughter would be going to Sam's 'home away from home' and she made some great friends there. She also convinced my completely 'beige' diet child to try some fruit, veg, and curry that she would never eat with me, so I was very impressed! Sam's communication was excellent and thoughtful - setting up a group chat with me and my husband so we could both be in the loop. She's very organised! I also know others who have used her setting for years and speak so highly of her. I can't recommend her highly enough.
Laura S
We couldn’t be happier with the care our child receives. From the very beginning, we saw how caring, calm and nurturing Rusna was. Our child struggled to settle with another childminder so we had to look for another one very quickly. We were worried about how it would go starting again, but he loved her from the get go! She creates a warm, safe, and nurturing environment where children feel comfortable, valued, and excited to learn. Her husband is very lovely too, my son loves them all and is always looking forward to seeing them!
Every day is filled with engaging activities, creativity, and confidence. We’ve seen such positive growth in our child, both socially and emotionally, which we truly believe is down to her patience, dedication, and kindness.
She always cooks very good meals for them, to the point our child prefers now her food over ours!
Communication is excellent, we have always been kept informed about our child’s day, milestones, and any concerns, which gives us great peace of mind. It’s a big relief knowing our child is in such capable and caring hands.
We highly recommend her to any parent looking for reliable, attentive, and genuinely outstanding childcare and I would be happy to speak to any parent that may have further questions.
Miri has been an absolute gem with our 2 year old. She keeps him engaged and learning throughout the day, takes him out to parks and playgrounds, handles meals and naps with ease, and has such a warm, engaging presence that he's completely obsessed with her. As someone who works from home, I couldn't ask for more - she's trustworthy, attentive, and has given us both the confidence that he's in the best hands.
reety
We honestly feel so lucky to have found Bercu. She’s been looking after our two toddlers for the past five months, and we couldn’t be happier.
From day one, she made them feel safe, settled, and excited to go each day—which says everything. She’s so caring and patient, and really understands them as individuals. We’ve seen such a lovely boost in their confidence and happiness since being with her.
We trust her completely, which means everything as parents. We’d absolutely recommend her to anyone.
Thank you for everything Bercu!
We are so grateful for the care our daughter receives. She is always happy to go and has grown so much in confidence and independence since starting. The environment is warm, safe, and nurturing, and communication is always excellent. We would highly recommend her to any parent looking for a caring and reliable childminder.
Miss Minna has been working with my daughter for over a year, and I honestly can’t recommend her highly enough. She has supported her with maths in a way that has not only improved her understanding, but also significantly boosted her confidence and independence.
Miss Minna is calm, patient, and incredibly nurturing. She creates a safe and encouraging environment where my daughter feels comfortable to try, make mistakes, and learn. In the lead up to SATs, her 1:1 support has been invaluable in helping my daughter feel more prepared and self-assured.
We’re so grateful for the positive impact she’s had both academically and emotionally.