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.
An exceptional nanny who has cared for our children with warmth, professionalism, and consistency, and who we have trusted completely as a family.
We have been incredibly lucky to have Anna as our nanny, and I would recommend her without hesitation to any family. She has cared for our son and daughter with genuine kindness, patience, and attentiveness, always prioritising their wellbeing, development, and happiness.
Anna is reliable, calm, and highly organised, providing a lovely balance of routine and flexibility. She communicated clearly with us as parents, was proactive in sharing updates, and handled day‑to‑day care with confidence and thoughtfulness. She has become a trusted and valued part of our family, and we are very sad to be losing her. Any family would be extremely fortunate to have her care for their children.
Laura
Maryam is a really lovely lady and a wonderful babysitter. We needed a babysitter for our 5 month old for an afternoon when we visited London. I was very nervous leaving my little boy with a stranger but Maryam was excellent at communicating and we had a video chat before we visited which put my mind at ease.
She turned up on time to our hotel and was very friendly and kind. She was also very natural with our little boy which was comforting. Additionally Maryam helped out when I had left my glasses at the hotel and brought them to me whilst bringing our little boy for a walk. She is a real star! I highly recommend her! ⭐️🏆🥰
Amanda
We feel incredibly lucky to have had Donna as Emily’s childminder for the past three years. From the very beginning, it was clear how much care, attention, and genuine affection Donna brings to the children she looks after.
What really sets Donna apart is the way she remembers and responds to the little details that make each child feel special. Whether it’s knowing that Emily prefers her sauce on the side or going out of her way to buy her favourite yoghurt, those thoughtful touches mean so much. She even makes personalised water bottles so every child feels part of the family.
Emily has absolutely loved her time with Donna. From rhyme time and playgroups to trips to the park in the “Donna Bus,” every day is filled with fun, laughter, and little in-jokes that make the experience so special. Alongside all of this, Donna has supported Emily’s development brilliantly, helping her build confidence in counting and early literacy, while also nurturing the softer, more important skills like good manners (“good manners, not naughty manners!”), taking turns, and showing consideration for others.
Donna is consistently warm, compassionate, and enthusiastic. In all our time with her, we’ve never seen her anything less than positive and welcoming at drop-off and pick-up. She also has great connections with other childminders, organising play opportunities that widen the children’s social experiences.
Donna and her husband Gary have made us feel like part of their extended family, which makes it all the harder to say goodbye as we relocate. We’ve always felt reassured knowing Emily is in such safe, caring hands. The regular updates throughout the day, with photos and details about what she’s been doing and eating, have been so appreciated.
We will miss Donna hugely and cannot recommend her highly enough to any family looking for a kind, dedicated, and truly exceptional childminder.
Rob
Lesley has been childminder to both myself and my daughter! She is an experienced, well respected, reliable, kind, and thoughtful childminder who cares so much about all of the children she looks after. She works very hard to make sure that the children have fun and enjoyable learning experiences, whether that be through play and craft activities at home or visits in the local area. Her home is incredibly welcoming with a variety of well organised toys and resources. My daughter has been with Lesley since she was a baby and she is now 9 years old. She has always loved being there and feels like she is part of the family! She has also built friendships with children of various ages throughout these years. Lesley now does wrap around care for my daughter, taking her to and from Isleworth Town school, which she also used to do for me! 100% recommend!
We’re very happy with the care provided. She creates a safe, warm environment and offers a great range of development activities. We’ve seen a clear improvement in our child’s confidence and skills. Highly recommended!
This was the first time I’ve sent one of my four children to a childminder. I was very anxious about doing so.
My son was under (one years old)
when he started going to Bushra.
She is such a soft and kind lady my son warmed to her straight away,
She is always keeping him busy
Baking ,playgroups Ect. He absolutely enjoys this .
Very flexible.
Now he has been there for over a year and it’s a comfort to see him so happy and content.
Given my experience
He I would highly recommend Bushra.
We are so glad to have found Aunty Row!! Row looked after our little one, R, from 15 months until 31 months (until we relocated countries). As anxious first-time parents, Row provided such reassurance, including a relaxed settling-in period and responded to our preferences regarding naps and comforting. R absolutely thrived in Row's care, enjoying the homely environment (including connection with Row's husband 'Uncle Gav' and lovely children) and all the activities, friendships and loving care she received. We will be ever grateful for the important, nurturing and playful role Row has played in R's early life!
Our daughter has been going to Pauline for over 2 years and absolutely loves her time there. We wanted her to have a home from home experience with lots of outdoor adventures and learning through play. Paw Paw delivers this and much much more in a caring and safe environment. I would 100% recommend Paw Paw, we were so lucky to find her and we are going to be very sad to say goodbye. Thank you Paw Paw ❤️
Our experience with our childminder has been nothing short of wonderful. From the very beginning, she created a safe, warm, and welcoming environment where our child felt completely at ease. It was clear straight away how kind, patient, and genuinely caring she is, not just towards our child, but to every child in her care.
What stood out most to us was how easily our child settled in. The transition, which we expected might be challenging, was incredibly smooth. Her calm and nurturing approach helped build trust quickly, and before long, our child was happily exploring, playing, and engaging with confidence.
She provides a space where children are encouraged to learn, thrive, and explore freely. Every day brings new opportunities for creativity, discovery, and development, all within a structured yet relaxed environment. It’s reassuring to know that our child is not only well cared for but also supported in growing their independence and curiosity.
We feel very lucky to have found someone so dedicated and kind-hearted. We couldn’t recommend her more highly to any family looking for a caring and reliable childminder.
Ashleigh
Charlie has worked for the family for a month. She is D B S checked and has worked with children with additional needs.
Our experience with Charlie as my daughters carer is good. Charlie has built an excellent rapport with my daughter and has created after school activities to keep my daughter stimulated.
Cgarlie has been punctual and reliable and adaptable. I would recommend Charlie she has been excellent.
Michael
Vanna is most caring, attentive childminer I ever met. She's very well organised, super clean and reliable. I'm honoured by the way she treats mine and other children. Outstanding values and care given to children. Vanna not only take care of the children but also educate them and support them on every step. She's simply amazing!
We feel incredibly lucky to have found such a wonderful childminder in Kate. Our little boy absolutely loves going which says everything about the warm, caring, and fun environment Kate provides.
We always feel reassured knowing he is in such kind and capable hands. Kate goes above and beyond to create a safe, nurturing space where children can learn, play, and thrive.
Communication is excellent, and we’re regularly updated on what he’s been up to, and sent beautiful photos which we really appreciate.
We’re so pleased with the care Kate provides that we’re now sending our young daughter too, which speaks volumes about the trust and confidence we have in her. We couldn’t recommend Kate highly enough to any parent looking for a caring and dedicated childminder.
We recently moved on from this childminder, and I just wanted to say how grateful we are for the care and support provided during our time with them.
They created a warm, safe, and nurturing environment where my child was always happy and well looked after. It was clear how much dedication and genuine care went into everything they did each day. The activities were thoughtful and engaging, and I really appreciated the focus on both fun and development.
Communication was always clear and reassuring, which made things so much easier for us as parents. It gave us real peace of mind knowing our child was in such good hands.
We truly value the time our child spent there and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to other families. Thank you again for everything you’ve done.
Claire Draper worked with our family of four as a night nanny from February - March 2026 for a six-week period, supporting us with our newborn son, Otto, from when he was six weeks old.
After a very challenging experience with sleep during the early months of our first child, we wanted to have the right support in place second time around - particularly with a toddler at home as well. We found Claire via Chilcare.co.uk, and her profile immediately stood out due to her depth of experience and the strength of her reviews (all amazing). From our very first conversation, it was clear she was exceptional. She listened carefully to our previous experience, understood exactly what we needed, and made us feel completely reassured that we were in safe hands.
Claire supported us two nights a week (Sundays and Tuesdays), and from the moment she arrived, she was calm, capable, and completely natural with Otto. She has a wonderful, gentle presence and an obvious confidence that comes from years of experience. Knowing Claire was with Otto overnight meant we could truly rest -something that we really needed at that stage, particularly after paternity leave had ended for Will (Dad).
Even as second-time parents, we were surprised by how much we had forgotten or felt unsure about, and Claire’s guidance was so helpful. Otto was combination-fed (expressed milk and formula), and Claire was fantastic in providing thoughtful, practical advice around feeding – taking the pressure off and helping us understand when to increase volumes, when a top-up might be needed, feeding positions, dummy use, and managing issues like nappy rash. What stood out most was how she shared her advice. She was always supportive, never intrusive, and helped build up our confidence after a tricky experience with our first baby.
With Claire we established a great routine with Otto, and she was a constant source of reassurance throughout. Her communication is excellent - each morning we would receive a detailed WhatsApp summary of the night, including feeds, changes, how Otto had settled, along with any helpful suggestions for the days she wasn’t with us.
We are based in Wanstead, London, and despite travelling from Sevenoaks, Claire was unfailingly punctual - arriving exactly at 9pm and finishing at 6am each time without exception. Her professionalism and reliability were faultless.
Claire is a truly outstanding night nanny with an incredible level of experience - not just with single newborns, but even multiples (including triplets!). She combines this expertise with genuine warmth, love, and care, and very quickly felt like part of our family during the time she was with us.
We cannot recommend Claire highly enough. She made a big difference to our early weeks with Otto. Thank you Claire!
Emily and Will
WillA
My boy has been part of Clare’s little dinos since September. We were going through a lot of changes in our family routine, all we needed is space for our boy where he can settle in quickly and I there is nothing to worry about. We have known Clare for a while and she has always surprised me of her patience, care and confidence when it comes to kids. She always have tools and advice for some challenging milestones. Our boys first language is not English and it has never made any difference in their communication. We are really pleased!
Mona is a brilliant childminder. She looked after our two-year-old twin boys for 10 days on holiday and came with a suitcase full of toys and books. She patiently waited for the boys to settle in and within the first few hours they were happily playing with her. She provided them with great care and great meals. She was very dedicated to their welfare and was always thinking of new experiences for them. She works very hard to ensure that both the kids and the parents are happy! Highly recommend her as a childminder.
Riz looked after Jake for over two years and Jane loved going to her. Riz was very accommodating and very flexible. There wasn’t a day we had to worry about Jake. Riz is now looking after our second son and we have really appreciated how much work Riz put into settling Max as it took ages!
Donna
