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.
Tanya is much more than just a childminder – she is a true professional and a wonderful educator. She genuinely cares about every child and puts her heart into everything she does. She is kind, patient, caring, and always willing to help. Like everyone, she sometimes has personal commitments, but if you discuss things with her in advance, she is always understanding and does everything she can to support your family.
Our daughter, Liza, absolutely loved spending time with Tanya. She was always excited to go and often asked, “Can we go to Tanya’s today?” For us, that was the best proof of how happy, safe, and comfortable she felt in Tanya’s care.
Tanya prepared delicious homemade meals, organised fun and educational activities, and created a warm, welcoming environment where children could learn and grow. She didn’t just stay at home with the children – she regularly took them to the local library, museums, parks, and community events around Sidcup. Liza always came home excited, telling us about everything she had seen and learned. We were impressed because Tanya introduced our daughter to so many wonderful places and activities that we didn’t even know existed ourselves.
It is very rare to find someone as dedicated, caring, and professional as Tanya. We are incredibly grateful for everything she has done for our family and would wholeheartedly recommend her to any parent looking for someone they can completely trust with their child.
I had just arrived in Edinburgh in 2022. We contacted the childminder and they asked for upfront payment for the month. From day one she called me to come and pick my child because she was crying a lot. We kept trying for a week and she said she couldn’t continue with us because the neighbours were complaining because of the noise my child was making. We asked for our money back and she refused and said it was not her fault. We had made upfront payment of £1300 and that was all we had that month to cater for child care since it was our first month in the UK. My husband had to beg her and she gave us half of the money. I will never forget this lady and the way she treated us.
Munya
Have only used Shereen's services once, so far.. But will definitely ask her to care for my daughter again.!
My daughter had a great time there and did not want to leave when I came to pick her up. Even if we were going off to a play date with one of her best friends from nursery. So praise from my little one, indeed.!
I get the impression that Shereen is very dedicated to her profession and that she has invested greatly into this career, in all areas possible. You can tell that she is committed to providing outstanding service and as she got her own small child, she got great insite into what a parent is looking for and need, in order to feel safe and happy, leaving their child with a childminder.
Somethings extremely important to me is communication and Shereen has been excellent in this regard, every step of the way. Actually, she is greatly organised and as you can see on her profile on this site, got everything in order and up to date.
What can be quite hard to come by though, is someone who is so organised and at the same time being laid back, flexible and understanding. In the way I found her to be, when I was running very late to drop my daughter off. I'm obviously not saying she is always able to be so flexible or that anyone should take advantage of her nice and accommodating nature! Just saying that for me, she is a great combination of organised and laid back.
Can't leave out to mention either, how she comes across as a highly caring and nurturing person and someone who children naturally will be drawn to and feel comfortable and secure with.
Mappa
Kasia is an excellent nanny. My daughter absolutely adores her and my son always looks forward to her visits. She always finds new way to occupy them through imaginative play.
Kasia looked after both of my children three times a week for several months. She is very professional, punctual and friendly.
Although Flo was only with our family for a few weeks, she made a wonderful impression on us all. She was incredibly caring, warm and engaging with our young children, who quickly grew very fond of her. Flo kept them busy with a range of activities and regularly took them to local groups, ensuring they were happy, stimulated and well cared for. She was reliable, kind and a pleasure to have in our home. Our children will genuinely miss her, and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to any family looking for an exceptional nanny.
Derek has been excellent with my son. My son genuinely enjoys going to Derek after school, which gives me great peace of mind knowing he's happy and well cared for.
I've seen a significant improvement in my son's reading since Derek started reading with him, and it's clear he takes the time to support his learning as well as his overall development. Derek communicates really well with us as parents, keeping us informed and making us feel involved.
He's also incredibly helpful by dropping my son home in the evenings, which is greatly appreciated. Derek is reliable, kind, patient, and always greets us with a smile and a positive attitude. I would highly recommend his childcare service to any parent looking for someone who genuinely cares about the children he looks after.
Andrea lived with us as a nanny for just over 1 year and returned for a month, several months later to help us with our toddler and newborn. She is completely trustworthy, competent and efficient. She can manage many things at once including multiple children and always made our house run more smoothly. Extremely organised and reliable. Anyone would be lucky to have Andrea taking care of their kids.
Claire has been excellent from the start. My daughter often struggles in any setting away from home, but she actively enjoys coming to Claire's. She started in reception and is in year 4 now. Claire has always been professional, kind, calm, and provides all sorts of interesting activities. She's very understanding of the different needs of different kids. I'd recommend her to anyone without hesitation.
Ellen
We have had a wonderful experience with First Class Kidz. The staff are caring, professional, and always make the children feel safe and happy. Communication with parents is excellent, and it is clear that they genuinely care about every child's development and wellbeing. I highly recommend First Class Kidz to any family looking for high-quality childcare.
I used Mrs tessy in minding my two girls some couple of days ago and, they never stop asking to
go back … She took good care of my girls and i could tell when my kids are well taken care of
by someone else ( Mother instinct )
She discovered new meals, snacks and activities they enjoy and shared it with me . This discovery has been so helpful 🙈
She did the job effortlessly, played with the kids like she was playing with her age group 😂😂😂and they loved it 🥰
I am 💯 happy with the service she rendered, she’s really doing a good job with the kids .
I am definitely coming back, you just gained another client😊 Keep it up ma !
If you are looking for an exceptional, trustworthy caregiver who will seamlessly elevate your family’s daily life, Gemma is the absolute gold standard. Beginning her role with us when our children were just 7 months and 5 years old (now 3 & 7 years old), she has proven herself to be an extraordinarily reliable professional who never misses a day of work and consistently takes the ultimate care of our little ones.
Beyond her deeply nurturing nature, she is a logistical powerhouse; Gemma handles diary management flawlessly, stays completely on top of all classes and schedules, and provides invaluable reminders that have taken a massive mental burden off my shoulders. Her incredible proactivity and initiative were fully on display when she helped to organise fantastic birthday parties, proving she is a self-starter who confidently takes control and suggests creative ideas. Energetic, engaging, and genuinely active, Gemma loves to run around with the kids and take them out on adventures, supported by the fact that she is a highly confident driver.
Hiring Gemma means gaining a proactive, capable partner who protects your peace of mind and brings joy, structure, and unparalleled support into your home.
I honestly can’t recommend Monica anymore!
I’m genuinely so sad that my little one is starting school in another area so can no longer go to Monica’s.
So initially we were only meant to be with Monica short term until my son started nursery but we loved her so much that we continued sending our son to Monica from age 1 to 4 years old. Monica has become like extended family, she’s so attentive, warm and caring. Her family are also terrific! My son absolutely loved going Mons and even still asks for her house now. She’s professional extremely clean which was a huge thing for us and just outstanding in every area!
My son always came back home immaculate too! She pays attention to little details and will always check in to see how they’re doing even when not at hers. I highly recommend.
I cannot recommend Rachel highly enough. She looked after our daughter from the age of around 2 until almost 5, caring for her every week over the course of three years.
Rachel has been absolutely wonderful - kind, reliable, trustworthy. She collected our daughter from nursery, prepared her meals, bathed her, and put her to bed, giving us complete peace of mind. She also spent quality time with her, planning fun activities, reading books, and encouraging conversations and learning through play.
Rachel is moving away now, and we will miss her a lot. If one day she returns to the area we would love to have her back caring for our daughter again.
Our two daughters attended Eugenie's childcare first my older daughter then younger, and we couldn't have asked for a better childminder. Eugenie provided a warm, safe, and nurturing environment where both of our girls thrived. From day one, they were happy, settled, and excited to go each morning, which gave us complete peace of mind.
Eugenie is incredibly caring, patient, and dedicated. She always made sure the children felt valued, supported, and encouraged to learn through fun, engaging activities. We saw such a positive impact on our daughters' confidence, social skills, and overall development during their time with her.
Communication was always excellent, and it was clear that Eugenie genuinely cared for every child in her care. We will always be grateful for the love, attention, and support she gave our daughters. We wholeheartedly recommend Eugenie to any family looking for an exceptional, trustworthy, and nurturing childminder. Thank you for everything you've done for our family!
Joanna
I feel completely at ease dropping my two children with Erum. They come back happy and are excited for the next day due to the myriad of activities that aid them in all aspects such as sensory, motor skills and creativity and cognition.
The attention to detail is also great as she creates activities based on their interests and my two very introverted anxious kids quickly built a relationship with her and staff.
Will definitely recommend for all ages.
Francesca cared for our daughter from infancy until she started nursery and has been an exceptional nanny. She is warm, reliable, patient and genuinely passionate about childcare. She built a wonderful bond with our daughter, supporting her development through engaging activities, outings and plenty of fun, while also introducing her to Italian through songs, books and everyday conversation. Francesca gave us complete confidence that our daughter was safe, happy and loved, and she was also an incredible support to us as first-time parents, always offering reassurance and practical advice. We are only saying goodbye because our daughter is starting nursery, and we would recommend Francesca without hesitation to any family looking for a caring, trustworthy and dedicated nanny.
Sophie
We couldn't have asked for a better nanny than Helen. She joined our family when our boys were just 4 and 6, and over the past two years she has become such an important part of their lives.
Helen is incredibly kind, calm and seemingly endlessly patient, creating a home environment where the boys feel safe, happy and encouraged to explore. She has a wonderful way of making learning fun, whether that's through imaginative art projects, painting, poster-making or introducing them to new foods with her famous "Bush Tucker Trials"—which have become a family favourite!
She is also a fantastic cook and has helped broaden the boys' tastes enormously. One of the things we have appreciated most is the support she has given them with their reading. She has nurtured both their confidence and enthusiasm for books, and we've seen such wonderful progress over the past two years.
Helen is reliable, thoughtful, creative and genuinely invested in our boys' development. She has cared for them as though they were her own, and we have always had complete confidence that they were not only safe, but happy, stimulated and loved while in her care.
Any family would be incredibly fortunate to have Helen. We recommend her wholeheartedly and without hesitation.
Prue
Maddie has been great helping our daughter, who is in year 5, with her homework, particularly with Maths and English.
She built a rapport really quickly and my daughter is always happy to spend time doing her homework with Maddie, which is certainly not the case with her parents!
Maddie is very conscientious and the communication between us has always been excellent. We’d highly recommend.
Matt
My son joined Pegah's setting when he was around one year old, and it has now been almost two years.
Before choosing Pegah, I visited six different childcare settings. The moment I visited hers, I knew I had found exactly what I had been looking for.
To me, choosing childcare for a child under four is about much more than finding somewhere safe for them to spend the day. It is about choosing a place where they will be loved and cared for as if they were with family. Pegah, Mehdi, and their wonderful team truly provide that kind of environment.
Originally, our son attended nursery three days a week and spent two days with Pegah. When he turned two, he surprised us by saying that he didn't want to go to nursery anymore and wanted to go to Pegah's every day instead. We listened to him, and since then he has attended five days a week. For a two-year-old to express that preference so clearly says more than any review ever could.
Every day, I share the beautiful photos Pegah takes with our extended family. We have a very large family, and almost everyone comments on how amazed they are by the incredible experiences the children have.
They explore Richmond Park searching for wildlife, listen to stories about bees at Kew Gardens, watch swans and ducks at the Wetland Centre before enjoying the splash park, visit zoos and farms to learn about animals, and discover countless parks, museums, and nature spots around Richmond. Honestly, thanks to Pegah, my son has explored more of London than my husband and I have! Every evening, our whole family looks forward to seeing the day's photos. They have become some of our most treasured memories.
Pegah has also created the most wonderful home and garden for the children. This summer, they even built a little "car wash" in the garden where the children could splash around and play with water for hours. Every birthday is thoughtfully celebrated with beautiful decorations that make each child feel special.
One of my favourite memories was last Christmas. Pegah and Mehdi spent weeks transforming their home into a magical Christmas wonderland, complete with a gingerbread house, Santa's sleigh, and so many thoughtful little details. I honestly remember thinking that if I could be a child again, I would want to spend Christmas there too.
Even on days when they stay at home, which actually isn't very often because Pegah places such a strong emphasis on outdoor learning and exploration, there is never a shortage of engaging activities. there is never a shortage of engaging activities. My son regularly comes home proudly carrying little cakes he has baked, paintings he has created, and all kinds of crafts. For Mother's Day, Father's Day, and other special occasions, the children make heartfelt handmade gifts. Every single activity reflects the incredible amount of thought, care, and creativity that Pegah puts into what she does.
What I appreciate most is that Pegah truly sees each child as an individual. She understands that every child develops differently and creates an environment where they can grow with confidence while providing them with wonderful experiences and opportunities.
Since joining her setting, I have watched my son become more confident, cheerful, imaginative, and sociable. His language has developed remarkably, and he now happily introduces himself to new children and makes friends with ease. Watching his confidence grow has been one of the greatest joys for us as parents.
Every morning, dropping him off at Pegah's front door, and every evening, watching him run out with the biggest smile on his face, fills both my husband and me with happiness and reassurance.
Meeting Pegah and Mehdi has truly been one of the greatest blessings for our family. They have supported not only our son's development, but also our journey as first-time parents, giving us confidence, reassurance, and complete peace of mind.
I don't really think of what they provide as simply childcare anymore. It feels as though they have become part of our family. But if I had to describe it as a service, I can honestly say it is the service we have been happiest to pay for, and without question the best value we have ever received.
Yufei