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.
My son absolutely loves Ainy! He takes a long time to trust and warm to people (over a year at nursery) but he’s really become attached to Ainy in a few months and enjoys her coming to play with him on Thursday. She is very capable and I feel at ease trusting her to take care of him throughout the day on trips outside and fun projects in the flat.
We genuinely couldn’t have asked for a better childminder for our son. He went to Ark Childcare , run by Karen and Amanda, full time from the day after his 1st birthday, right up until he started school. They were a huge part of his early years and we couldn’t have been happier with the care he received.
Karen and Amanda were absolutely fantastic at helping to build his confidence and independence and making sure he was ready for starting school. They were always completely on board with any changes we were making at home too, whether that was getting rid of the dummy, potty training, cutting down naps, dropping milk or just generally changing his routines as he got older. It made such a difference knowing we were all working together and that he was getting the same support and encouragement at the setting.
We loved the home-from-home environment at Ark Childcare and the fact that it never felt like he was just being looked after. Karen and Amanda regularly took the children out to parks, farms and all sorts of different places, giving them loads of experiences and opportunities to explore and have fun.
Communication was always brilliant too. We were kept informed about what they had been up to, how his day had gone and any concerns or things they thought we should know about. We always felt completely comfortable talking to them about anything and knew that if they had a concern, they would tell us.
Even now, almost a year after he left to start school, he still regularly talks about Karen and Amanda and the things he did at Ark, which I think says a lot about how happy he was there.
We honestly couldn’t recommend Karen and Amanda highly enough. If you're looking for a childminder where your child will be genuinely cared for, encouraged, supported and treated as an individual, I’d absolutely recommend them. 10/10 from us!
Paige often looks after our two boys (and cats and dogs!) when we go out for an evening, and everyone is always so excited to see her. She is calm, attentive and considerate. I never have any worries knowing the boys are being looked after and I get to enjoy myself!
She even looked after the boys on my wedding day, so I could enjoy the party and get a lie-in the following morning!
Lilly
Sam looked after my little boy for two years, and can hand on heart say she made such an impact on my son’s early years.
My son came along way with speech and his confidence since being in Sam’s settings.
Her setting was like home from home.
She wasn’t just a great support for my son but also for my family. My little
Girl felt very comfortable in her setting when it came to pick ups. We also had such a great laugh!
I loved the effort she went to with growing her fruit and vegetables.
Very grateful to of got a place for my son with Sam, and we will always recommend her.
Beth has been a tremendous help to my family during my transition back to work in August. She cared for my 8-month-old daughter with such warmth, kindness, and genuine affection.
Within just a few days, her kindness had made such an impression on my daughter that she would say Beth’s name and look for her to sing and play with her. It was lovely to see how quickly they developed such a warm bond.
I would not hesitate to ask for Beth’s help again in the future whenever she is available. We are very grateful for all the care and support she has given our family.
We couldn't have asked for a better childcare setting for our child. He joined Laura and Rob when he was 2½ years old and stayed until he started school, spending a little over two wonderful years in their care. From day one, he absolutely loved it and looked forward to every day.
Laura and Rob created a warm, welcoming, and nurturing environment where he felt safe, valued, and happy. The care, patience, and dedication they showed were truly exceptional. They played a key role in helping him learn English, build his confidence, and develop important social, emotional, and practical skills. Through a wide variety of fun, engaging, and educational activities, every day brought new opportunities to learn, explore, and grow.
Over the time he spent with them, we saw a remarkable improvement in his confidence, independence, communication, and readiness for school. Laura and Rob took the time to understand his individual needs and interests, ensuring he received personalised attention, encouragement, and support throughout his development.
As parents, we always felt reassured and well-informed thanks to their excellent communication. Regular updates and photos gave us wonderful insight into his daily experiences, achievements, and progress, which we greatly appreciated.
Most importantly, our child felt genuinely happy, secure, and loved. The care and support he received over those two years played a huge part in preparing him for school and helping him grow into the confident young boy he is today.
We are incredibly grateful to Laura and Rob for everything they have done for our family and would recommend them without hesitation to any parent looking for a nurturing, professional, and caring environment for their child. ❤️
Jodi has been looking after our 2 year old for the past six months and we are delighted to provide a review to recommend her to other families. She is warm, caring, thoughtful, observant, and most of all fun. Our daughter loves spending time with her and they have built a really close bond. Jodi is very insightful as to our daughter's personality and needs and does an amazing job at following her interests and creating opportunities for activities and games that meet her where she's at in terms of interests and development. Jodi is also organised, reliable, punctual, and an excellent communicator.
Emily
Sheri is everything you'd want in a childminder and them some.
My granddaughter has settled in so quickly and easily. Sheri and her lovely children have made it super easy for her. My granddaughter lives with us as part of a SGO, she has previously been in foster care for a short time and Sheri has made her feel safe and welcome.
She ensures my granddaughter has everything she needs, all the reassurance she needs and all the fun and stability she deserves. Her days are packed with play, love, laughter and learning.
If you want this for your child/children. Sheri is your lady.
Aunty Dee and her childcare services have been nothing short of amazing. The way she cares for my son, as if he is her own. He is learning, playing, making friends and his progress since joining Aunty Dee's setting has been amazing to watch.
Aunty Dee is very intentional about the quality of her staff (which I appreciate), the kids learning and everything she does for the kids. And for this I'm super grateful.
I couldn't recommend her enough. She is also flexible - which has been helpful for my husband and I as we navigate wraparound care and work, and a new baby.
Aunty Dee is an extension of my family and my husband and I are grateful to her for her continued care of my son.
I honestly don’t have the words to fully thank Jaz and Sean for the love and care they gave my son. From day one, they made him feel safe, happy, and truly cherished - and as a parent, that’s everything. Had we not moved to another county, we would have loved nothing more than for Enzo to keep learning, growing, and making memories with his childminders and friends for as long as we possibly could.
Jaz and Sean are reliable, warm, endlessly caring, and work so hard for the little ones in their care. It says everything about them that, even while raising a child of their own, they still poured so much love into ours. Enzo has grown especially fond of babies because of them.
I was especially touched by the memory book they gave us on his last day - full of photos from his time with them and all their little adventures out and about. It’s something I will treasure forever, and I know Enzo will love looking back on it as he grows.
Any family would be so lucky to have childminders as wonderful as Jaz and Sean.
Mama AP
Kirsty cared for my boys for 3 years starting when they were 2 and 4yo and we all love her. She is firm but easy-going, fun, warm and friendly and she somehow manages to juggle a million things even with multiple kids under her care. Most importantly, my boys love her and she keeps them engaged and active. I can’t recommend her highly enough.
SueRich4
Fiona has looked after both of our children from when they were babies through to the age of almost four, and we honestly couldn’t recommend her highly enough.
Our children have always absolutely loved going to Fiona’s, and it has been such a huge weight off our minds knowing they are being cared for by someone who genuinely loves what she does. Fiona has always provided such a warm, nurturing and happy environment, and we have always felt completely confident that our children are safe, happy and well cared for when they are with her.
She has been incredibly supportive to us as parents over the years too. Nothing is ever too much trouble, and she has always been kind, understanding and flexible when we’ve needed it. She has been a constant source of reassurance and support, particularly during those early years when having someone you completely trust with your children means everything.
Most importantly, both of our children have formed such lovely bonds with Fiona and have always been excited to go to her. We feel incredibly lucky to have found her and will be very sad when our childcare journey with her comes to an end. Fiona is a truly wonderful childminder and we would recommend her wholeheartedly to any family.
Nsimba was wonderful with our children from the very first meeting. She was warm, caring, and quickly built a great connection, making us feel comfortable and reassured. She was punctual, professional, and kept us updated throughout the day. We are very happy with our experience and would highly recommend her to other families.
Monika
We honestly couldn’t recommend Laura (and Rob) highly enough. They have been looking after our daughter since she was just four months old, and now, nearly four years later, she has become such a special and important part of our lives. They truly are our daughter’s second home - her home away from home.
Leaving your baby with someone for the first time is such a huge milestone as a parent, but from the very beginning we knew she was in the best possible hands. Laura has always been incredibly loving, caring and nurturing, and has given our daughter such individual attention and affection. The one-to-one care and smaller, homely environment have been wonderful for her, and we have loved watching her grow and flourish in such a warm and supportive setting.
Over the years, Laura has been there for so many of our daughter’s little milestones and big moments. She has helped her grow from a tiny baby into the happy, confident, funny and independent little girl she is today. It is clear that she genuinely cares about the children she looks after, gets to know them as individuals and takes great pride in helping them develop and thrive.
She has also always been incredibly flexible, understanding and supportive of us as parents. We have always felt that we could communicate openly with her and that she would do everything she could to support our family. That level of trust is priceless when someone is looking after your child.
Our daughter is now almost four and still absolutely loves going. She talks about her days there with such happiness, and we know that when she starts school, she is going to miss her, the other children and her little home away from home enormously. In many ways, it feels like the end of such a special chapter for us.
But we feel incredibly lucky that it isn’t quite goodbye. Her baby sister is due to arrive soon and will also be going to the Laura and Rob’s. There is no greater testament to how much we trust them than choosing them again for our second daughter. We are confident that they will give her the same love, care, attention and encouragement, and we can’t wait to see our youngest grow and flourish in the same environment.
We have recommended Laura to friends and family with children countless times, and we will continue to do so without hesitation. Finding someone you completely trust with your child is such a special thing, and we feel incredibly fortunate that we found her nearly four years ago.
Thank you for everything you have done for our daughter and for our family. We genuinely couldn’t have wished for a better person to care for her during these precious early years. We couldn’t recommend her highly enough.
Jessy C
Hilarry was amazing today, she looked after both of my children without enough time to settle in (my fault!). She adapted quickly and she met my children’s needs almost immediately and she was able to pick up on their cues easily despite never having met them before. She also completed chores around the house which was above and beyond my expectations as I struggle to do it all myself with 2 under 2. I hope to employ her to look after my children moreso in the future, she has my full confidence and trust.
I have just finished 5 wonderful years with Mandy. My daughter started with her when she was just over a year old back in 2021 and was with her all the way up to starting preschool. My son has now just finished with Mandy after starting with her from 9 months old and I could not speak more highly of her.
It truly is a home away from home. Both my children ended up calling her Nana Mandy because of the wonderful nurturing care she provides. They both think of her as part of our family.
Mandy also provided such an extension of learning for both of my two children. Their language, creativity and social skills have been developed so beautifully in her care and they have both thrived, completely ready for their next steps into a school based more traditional learning environment.
I cannot thank Mandy enough for the wonderful start she provided both my children and the security that it brought knowing they were in such good hands.
Thank you so much for the last 5 years Mandy!
KaraC