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.
Katie has become a constant for Gracie and she has grown to love her time there with her and her new friends. She always seems so happy coming home and saying that she had a fun day, painting, going outdoors to the park, or box hill walking, crafts, explorative toy play and the social groups she takes them to in Wednesdays.
Gracie loves warm characters and is used to a lot of affection at home, so Katie is perfect for her in terms of making her feel home from home. She always is greeted with a smile in the morning and she's helped Gracie become super polite (lots of please X, please Y and thank yous) which is lovely given she's new to talking. Katie has sparked her interest is cosmic yoga for kids which she now asked for at home and she's become really good at saying her emotions like happy and hurt through Katies teaching in the week.
Very grateful to drop Gracie to Katie every day as I know she's in good hands.
Holly
My little one started with Sarah in August and has settled so well. He has a lovely time and has made friends easily. He gets excited when I tell him it’s time to go to see Sarah, which is a great endorsement from someone under 2. His speech and behaviour has come on so well in his time there, and he’s starting to pick up things like colours and numbers too. He eats like a king while he’s there and always comes home full of babble about his day. Would definitely recommend Sarah
We are lucky to have found Katie, who has helped out with childcare on numerous occasions. She certainly has a good understanding and way with children. Her academic background is evident in the way she engages and keeps the kids occupied whilst we are away. The kids hardly acknowledge us when we depart or return.
Katie is highly recommended.
We hired Gemma as our night nanny and she worked four nights per week for us between April 25 and November 25. Gemma took the time to visit us twice before we had our son to go through her approach together/answer any questions and get to know each other, and she was also always available on WhatsApp to answer any questions. Gemma started work for us the day we came out of the hospital with our newborn. She was a consummate professional from start to finish- she was reliable, always punctual, trustworthy, took excellent care of our baby (we hardly ever heard him cry with her) and also gave us a lot of helpful advice. Our son was very comfortable with her. These are such important things when you are handing over the care of your newborn to someone. We have no hesitation in recommending Gemma. We are only sorry that she couldn’t stay for longer! Thank you Gemma :).
Lisa was brilliant, and our toddler clearly took to her very quickly. We had originally arranged some babysitting for December, then needed an extra full day of childcare at short notice (the week before). I got in touch and she was able to confirm her availability very quickly, and was happy to chat on the phone to clarify a few questions. She was very understanding and reassuring when I explained that this was the first time that he’d been looked after by someone outside family or nursery, and that I was a bit anxious about it.
Despite not having met our son before, he took to her very quickly and had a really lovely day with her. It was so nice to receive some photo updates while we were out. All of her communication was professional, kind and helpful, and I would not hesitate to recommend her. Thanks again!
Lidia has been the best thing that could have happened to our daughter. She has been going to Lidia’s for a year now, and we couldn’t be happier.
Lidia is truly the best childminder, our daughter never wants to leave because she has so much fun there.
She takes the children to lots of different places, keeps them active and engaged, and our little girl comes home smarter and more confident every day.
I also believe Lidia is an excellent role model for our daughter: a kind, patient, hardworking woman who genuinely cares about the children she looks after. We are so grateful for everything she does, she’s also really understanding. We are both really glad Kali is in her care while we’re working , we know she’s in the safest hands.
We have been sending our son to Aniko since september and have nothing but positive feedback. Aniko is incredibly caring and gentle with the children and also keeps them entertained with fun activties right up until hometime. The settling in process was smooth and gentle and Aniko took real care to ensure our son felt comfortable in her care. I cant recommend her services enough!
Our son was with Sophie from 11 months to 2 years old, and we couldn’t have been happier with the time he spent there. Sophie offers a real home from home environment, in which she takes so much care in organising fun activities and outings for the children. It’s obvious how much Sophie cares for the children she looks after and they are made to feel part of her family. We always looked forward to the detailed daily updates and photos that Sophie sent us, and she was brilliant at communicating with us. It felt like the perfect place for our son to begin his childcare journey and he absolutely thrived over the year he was with Sophie. He clearly had such a wonderful time with her as he always came home smiley and full of confidence and often with a lovely piece of artwork that he had made while with Sophie! We very sadly moved away which is the only reason why we didn’t stay with Sophie for longer. We couldn’t recommend Sophie highly enough and wish we still lived nearby so that our daughter could go there too!
Olaide looked after our daughter, Cora, for 4 days a week from when she was a little over 1 year old until she was nearly 2. From our very first visit to meet Olaide she stood out vs other childminders as genuinely caring for both Cora and us. As with most first time parents, we were apprehensive about having someone else looking after our baby, but Olaide did a fantastic job of managing all of us during a tailored settling in period. It took only a few weeks for Cora to begin loving being dropped off! Olaide was a huge support in helping Cora develop crucial interactive skills, problem solving skills and building all manor of motor skills. The set up in Olaide home is perfect for the small number of little ones she cares for, especially the fantastic garden, and Olaide has a great local network for helping the children meet others at the playgroups and playgrounds.
We couldn't have asked for a better carer for our daughter, and Cora's time with Olaide was a perfect transition environment before the more intense nursery experience. If we hadn't moved house we would have wanted Cora to stay with Olaide much longer, and we really miss having her in our lives!
After being off for 16 months on maternity leave, returning to work was a big step for me. Having Momtaz supporting us has made the transition so much easier and far less stressful.
Momtaz has been wonderful with my child from day one. She keeps them busy with all kinds of activities — indoors, outdoors, creative play, and little adventures that they absolutely love. It’s clear she really cares, and my child always comes home happy.
I’ve seen such a positive change in their confidence since being with Momtaz. She understands their personality, what makes them feel comfortable, and how to support them in a gentle, encouraging way. Knowing my child is safe, settled, and genuinely enjoying their time with her has given me so much peace of mind as I returned to work.
I’m truly grateful for everything Momtaz has done for us. Her support has made a huge difference to both me and my child, and I honestly couldn’t have asked for anyone kinder or more reliable.
We moved to the area 3 years ago and hit the jackpot with Sue. I can honestly say i couldn't ask for a better nanny for our 2 young boys - i work full time and wanted someone like family to be there when i couldn't.
She is always on the doorstep 8.30am with a big smile ready for the day, the kids adore her, she takes great care of them and is full of love and fun. I trust her completely - she takes the boys to school / playgroups / park in her car and when i get home they are happy, bathed and the house is always neat and tidy.
We would keep her forever but are moving abroad and would love to see Sue go to a good family.
I'm happy to chat on the phone, i know how important finding the right nanny is. Pls ask Sue for my contact.
Ella
MrsC
We couldn’t be happier with her work. From the very first day, she showed great professionalism, kindness, and patience with our child. Communication was always clear and consistent, keeping us updated on how everything was going.
Our daughter is Spanish, and we were a little nervous at first because English isn’t her first language. However, Ewa was exceptionally kind, patient, and understanding. She helped our daughter feel at ease right from the start, which gave us enormous peace of mind. It was also our first time leaving our daughter with someone we didn’t know, and doing so in a country that wasn’t our own ---yet everything went perfectly. It’s obvious that she loves what she does and has plenty of experience. Our child always came home happy and relaxed, and that means everything to us.
If we ever have to return to Edinburgh for work with our daughter, we will definitely call Ewa again. We highly recommend her services. Everything was perfect.
Nora
Gabby was a wonderful babysitter for my 4 year old when we needed someone to look after her for the evening. She was super organised and keen to meet us all a few days prior to ensure everyone was comfortable and any questions could be answered. What’s more our daughter had a blast on the day! Would definitely recommend.
Since day one, we fell in love with Blerina’s place. It instantly felt like home, warm, welcoming, and full of care. Our son felt the same from the very beginning. He has been with Lina since he was 15 months old, and every morning he happily walks straight into her arms. Seeing that joy and trust reassures us completely that he is safe, happy, and truly loved.
He settled in so quickly, and that is entirely thanks to Blerina’s incredible kindness and dedication. Our son absolutely adores her delicious home-cooked meals and is always excited to discover what new dish she has prepared.
Lina has created a beautiful environment where children can explore, learn, and grow. Her resources are outstanding, and she uses them thoughtfully to offer rich learning experiences every single day. It’s clear that she puts her heart into everything she does.
We honestly cannot thank her enough for the love, patience, and care she gives our little one.
Deny
I was very nervous when first seeking a childminder but from the first day i met Patricia i knew my daughter was in the best hands!.
Patricia has been looking after my daughter for around 3 years. She truly has been the best childminder, i cannot put into words. Patricia provides a clean and warm home environment, She cooks nutritious meals in variety and has activities throughout the day. She has been a godsend with being flexible and patient with me being a busy mum. Patricia really has gone above and beyond for me and my daughter over the last 3 years and i am so grateful to have found Patricia and have her look after my daughter the last 3 years.
Patricia has had a big influence on the development for my daughter over the last 3 years and my daughter is always excited to go little heirs. Any parent seeking a childminder for the best childcare can feel at ease when bringing their child little heirs.
Me an my daughter will both miss Patricia beyond words.
THANK YOU PATRICIA !
My daughter has been coming to Kelly’s Little Cubs for almost a year now, staring when she was just 8 months old after having had a bad experience with a nursery prior. She has developed significantly and still continues to develop. Kelly has such a good mix of children that it’s amazing to help my daughters interactive skills with all ages. My daughter loves walking in every more like it’s home from home, she doesn’t even wait for Kelly to say hello before she marches in. Couldn’t recommend Kelly and Rich more they’re absolutely amazing they know the kids like they’re their own. Great handovers given everyday, lots of communication, Observations and photos provided.
Our girl son to be 2 it’s at Klaudia’s soon to be a year. We are very happy with the care and support for our child as she stay there for 6 hours most of the days .Started in February with 2 days a week and extended to5 along the way(we had different childminder for 3 days) as we notice our girl enjoy the settings as well as the company of Klaudia herself and other children.
Settings are clean and safe, our child have the nappies changed frequently which is very importem to me as mum and of course for baby’s comfort too. Kids play outside if the weather it’s suitable , or Klaudia keep them occupied at home when it’s wet or cold outside with drawing ,painting play dooh mixing , cookies decorating🙂.
Highly recommend this carer , good communication etc . No issues if ther is changes we get very early notice to work thing around.
My son joined Jana at the age of 1 year old. Since joining he has a more varied diet which he loves. His speech is improving weekly and he seems very happy throughout the process. He has gained confidence, so I would highly recommended Jana to anyone that asks.
