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.
The ladies have been so lovely right from the start, amazing communication, lots of smiles and positivity, amazing space and set up for the kids to explore, and a beautiful garden. You can tell they have worked in education for a long time as they are so caring, warm and loving towards my children, I never have any issues with dropping my children to them as they love going, they especially love the messy play activities and trips to the park. I’m so thankful I found you, thank you, It gives me peace of mind knowing they are well looked after by people with primary school backgrounds and qualifications as well as a kind loving nature.
I have recently decided to stop taking my son to Jayne after he has attended her home for around 3 weeks as I start my new job and finish my 1 year maternity leave. Myself and my partner visited Jayne’s home a few months ago to meet her and see if she was the right fit for our 11 month old son. On the initial visit everything seemed great, Jayne has a beautiful immaculate home, she is very friendly and lovely. She also speaks her mind and is straight forward talking which we liked. Jayne explained she she is 64 and has done childminding for 20 years, our son seem to take to her and she seemed to be very loving and friendly towards him, she explained that the children go out every day to RHS Bridgwater or other places and when indoors they would do crafts in the kitchen and play. On the first week everything seemed fine yes my son cried but this is expected, I just seen it as a settling in period. However, in the following weeks I was noticing little things that I wasn’t too happy with. For instance, when I would drop my son off the bubbly happy smiles seen her do to him in the first meetings soon stopped as I was dropping him off in the morning, and then I also noticed that when I was dropping and picking him up the children were extremely quiet, Jayne has three babies ages 1-2 1/2 years including my son. On videos/uupdates she would send on WhatsApp I began to notice that there was never any fun background noise or music for the babies and it also seemed quite eerie. Last week when I dropped him off in the morning I greeted the other babies good morning and Jayne “sh’d” me and stated “we need to be quiet I keep telling these two (babies) aswell to be quiet, my son is upstairs in bed and he works nights.” This confused me as I was aware her son lived at home however she never told us he worked nights. I do not understand how you can be a childminder looking after babies and tell them to be quiet and make no noise, I found this concerning as my baby loves to be loud, he screams with excitement and likes to babble often. I then did not like how she “sh’d” the little girl for making a little excited scream and said “I’ve bloody told you today shhh”. This set alarm bells off for me as babies are to make noise and be loud this is how they learn and develop. I explained to Jayne that I didn’t like that she was asking the babies to be quiet and she then stated “my son has actually told me to stop worrying so much about him being in bed and to let the kids make noise.” This really concerned me and made me wonder what was the children even getting to do when they were with her. Additionally, Jayne seemed to complain about the foods I was providing for my son, aswell as me answering him when he was “whinging” even though he’s 11 months old, and that by doing so this is how they turn into “brats” by getting their own way. Another thing to mention, my son has been baby led weaned so therefore loves being independent with his meals. I made this very clear to Jayne on the first meeting on how he eats all home cooked food and loves to feed himself bananas, cucumber, peppers etc but also chews on them due to him teething. I also explained he likes to eat his own crumpets and blueberries and has done this from around 7-8months old (now 1). However, Jayne stated how the food I was providing him was too messy, and not proper food. So I then made meals which were suiting Jayne, however I was left feeling frustrated as not only was I having to change food to suit Jayne. I was feeling worried when I was opening his lunch box to see his blueberries hadn’t even been opened, his scrambled egg hadn’t even been microwaved (even though I told her on the morning both verbally and on text how he loves this), his bananas were only sometimes ate even though these are his favourite, and I began to question if Jayne was even fully bothering to atleast try him with the food as she just seemed to mention how much of a mess it made…even though that’s what babies do? I also had to buy different nappies as she didn’t like to use pull ups and I began to feel as though I was having to change my little routines and things that I do with my son to suit Jayne as she stated “you need to start feeding him with a spoon more so that it works out for me”. There was also a time last week when she stated her and the children would be staying indoors due to the rain, this was the same day the children had to stay quiet all day as her son was sleeping, I was under the impression the children would at least do some arts and crafts, but then it soon came to my attention that they were just stuck in the one room all day, which may I add isn’t massive so again this left me feel concerned as babies need to learn otherwise they get bored and restless. I felt that the babies were/are not stimulated enough. In all honesty, Jayne is a lovely friendly person but I believe she is very dated in her practice and set in her ways and I believe that the babies are held back from developing their personal and social skills, and Jayne gave me the impression that she is no longer in the job because she loves it but more so because she needs the money.
Francine was my daughter childminder when she was 2 and exploring a lot! Francine has always showed patience, care and very good communication skills which allowed me to be at work without having to worry about how my daughter was doing.
She was adored by all the children that were going to her when we used her services
An amazing woman, mother and childminder!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Jael
We had a very positive experience with our nanny in London. She showed good initiative by planning different activities for my son every day, including playgrounds, museums, interactive spaces, and playdates. Doing a proactive research and sharing photos of the places with me in advance. She was very reliable and thoughtful, regularly sending updates, photos, and her location throughout the day, which gave me great peace of mind. She was also consistently punctual, followed my son’s routine carefully, including bedtime and schedules as requested. Overall provided a caring, and a skilled level of support.
Marce
Im an anxious mum, I was so nervous at the though of my baby being with someone new and someone else looking after him, is he okay, is he safe, is he happy. What a relief when we visited Kayleigh from the get go. Her space was perfect for my little boy to venture grow and learn, she sends uodates, photos of his day what hes eating and he was so happy from the day he started and he has come leaps and bounds so quickly from the first drop off. Honestly I know people say they recommend someone but I RECOMMEND this kind caring trustworthy woman with my child, and my next one whenever that will be lol. Thank you Kayleigh 🥰
Ashleigh
I can’t say enough wonderful things about Kayleigh! From the moment we started, she’s been absolutely amazing with my son. I trust her completely, she’s reliable, kind, and always puts so much thought into their days. Every morning, he wakes up excited to go, and he comes home full of smiles. She has a wonderful variety of activities—crafts, outdoor play, music—and he’s always learning something new. I couldn’t be happier, and I would recommend her to any parent without hesitation!
When we first found Fay we thought all our prayers had been answered. A home from home for our son with lots of structured learning as well as play; plenty of time outside and lots love and care. Fay provides close attention to monitoring and supporting their development stages. It was therefore no question that we sent our daughter there and we’ve had the same experience again. We have also recommended her to friends and there children now go there.
My daughter has been attending the settings for the last 9 months and we are very satisfied. It is a safe, supportive environment where children learn to socialize, play together but also do things independently. Sarah helped my child to learn writing numbers and letters, sing songs and be more patient and polite.
Ella has been with our daughter from the time she was just one, and now at two years old we can see how beautifully she has helped shape her. She has encouraged her manners, taught her to share, and helped her explore the world with confidence and curiosity.
Their days are filled with walks, parks, library visits, and so many books — things that have become such a joyful part of our daughter’s routine. And when it came to potty training, Ella showed a level of patience, love, and calm that we will always be grateful for.
She has given our daughter more than care; she has given her guidance, comfort, and a wonderful start in life. We feel incredibly fortunate to have her.
After our twins struggled to fully settle at nursery, we got them places with Karen and it was the best decision we could have made for them! They absolutely love going there and clearly have so much fun. She does so much with them and puts so much effort into planning great activities that are all centred around play but still help them progress. Members of my family have commented on how well they have come on since starting with Karen. Their speech has improved tremendously and their confidence has grown so much.
I honestly cannot recommend enough. My daughter has been with her since December after a not so great experience, and from the very beginning Caroline has been incredibly kind, welcoming, and caring. Leaving your child with someone else is never easy, but she made us feel completely comfortable almost instantly, to the point where it genuinely feels more like dropping my daughter off with family than childcare.
She is so friendly, flexible, communicative, and always willing to help wherever she can. It’s obvious how much love and attention she gives to the children in her care.
The biggest reassurance of all is how happy my daughter is with her. She has come on so much since starting there, and it’s been lovely to see her confidence grow. She clearly adores being there, which says everything.
We feel incredibly lucky to have found Caroline.
Portia
Sue cared for our young children over a three-month period during a significant time in our lives. As I, was recovering from childbirth and adjusting to life with a newborn, Sue was a steady, supportive presence.
She was extremely flexible, always adapting to our changing needs and schedules without hesitation. We often relied on her to juggle different tasks, and she did so with a cheerful and positive attitude. She was never afraid of hard work, always punctual, communicative, and kept us informed at every step.
When taking care of my son what I appreciated most was her thoughtfulness in tailoring activities to his interests. She took him on enriching outings to the park, the library, and a variety of activities that kept him engaged. She also helped with his meals when needed, always with care.
I would absolutely recommend Sue as a nanny and babysitter; she was a wonderful help during a critical transition, and I am grateful for her dedication and care.
Antonia
Pin-Yan has been an amazing childminder for our family. She provides a safe, caring, and welcoming environment where our child is always happy and well looked after. We’ve been very impressed with the variety of activities and the support she gives for learning and development.
What really stands out is how flexible and understanding she has been - she has gone out of her way multiple times to amend and update contracts to accommodate our family’s changing needs, which we truly appreciate. Communication has always been excellent, and we’ve always felt listened to and supported as parents.
We would highly recommend Pin-Yan to any family looking for a reliable, caring, and professional childminder.
We are so thankful that our son was able to spend his early years with Lea. He started as baby, not yet walking or talking, and left as a big grown-up boy! Within the first couple of weeks of our son starting with Lea, we immediately saw changes in him and his development just skyrocketed.
He has had so many opportunities with Lea; she has taken him to regular playgroups, the library, parks, animation workshops, film workshops, there was even a daytrip to the seaside! Everyday is fun and vibrant.
My son is...spirited... and I really value the boundaries and high expectations that Lea puts in place.
We recently moved our son to a nursery, which although sad, was to free up his space so that Lea could have our baby. I couldn't imagine handing her over to anyone else!
Thank you so much.
My daughter attended The Learning Tree a few years ago, and now Shekel cares for my 2 year old son, which says everything about the trust and confidence we have in her.
Shekel creates such a warm, safe, and loving environment for the children, and both of my children have always been so happy and comfortable in her care. She is patient, caring, reliable, and genuinely treats the children as if they were her own.
I’ve always appreciated the effort she puts into helping the children learn, grow, and feel secure. Communication has always been excellent, and I’ve had complete peace of mind knowing my children are with someone so nurturing.
My daughter was a late walker, and I will always be grateful for the patience, encouragement, and care she showed during that time. She supported her development so gently within her setting and made sure she was always fully included in everything, never treated differently.
I couldn’t recommend her enough to any parent looking for a trustworthy and caring childminder xx
Gabriela
Working with Claudia has been an absolute joy, and we cannot recommend her highly enough. She looked after our daughter, Cosima, from the time she was a baby until she turned two, and she truly became an indispensable part of our family during that time.
Here are a few reasons why we 100% recommend her:
Incredibly Kind & Nuturing: Claudia has a natural warmth that made Cosima feel safe and loved from day one. It gave us such peace of mind knowing she was in such caring hands.
Reliable & Hardworking: She is extremely professional and dedicated. You never have to worry about punctuality or the quality of care she provides; she consistently goes above and beyond.
Flexible: As parents, we really appreciated how accommodating she was with our schedule. She handled transitions and changing routines with total ease, even travelling with us abroad.
A True Family Member: More than just a childcare provider, Claudia felt like a member of our family. The bond she built with Cosima was wonderful to witness.
If you are looking for someone trustworthy, capable, and genuinely lovely to care for your child, Claudia is the perfect choice. We are so grateful for the time she spent with us!
I cant recommend our Kayleigh enough! The moment we arrive, my little one is overjoyed—her excitement says it all. I receive thoughtful updates throughout the day, giving me full confidence that she’s safe and thriving. From fun activities to outings, she’s constantly learning and growing. I wanted a place where my baby would be happy and safe, and we have found exactly that—so grateful! I would highly recommend
Hollie
Marie is a brilliant private tutor, especially with children, and I’d really recommend her. She has a calm, friendly way about her that helps kids feel comfortable straight away, and she’s very patient and understanding. It’s clear she genuinely cares, and that makes a big difference.