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.
Marzena looked after our three kids when they were 5, 4 and 1 year old and she is an excellent nanny. She is caring and forms a lovely bond with the children, they immediately felt at ease and safe with her, loved having her around and had wonderful days with her. She managed my older kids nursery and school runs and then spent time with the youngest, taking her to a variety of play dates and classes. She was always proactive in suggesting activities and made sure my daughter had interactions with other kids and plenty of outside play. She is also an excellent cook - from home made fish cakes, to lasagnes and meatballs - the kids adored her food. She’s super aware of nutrition and makes sure they eat a balanced diet. You can tell Marzena has a nursery background - she knows all the things to look out for, when they are unwell, cranky or in the midst of a tantrum. Marzena has endless energy and passion for the kids - from playing football with my oldest, to offering plenty of cuddles for my middle one to entertaining my youngest - she’s a fantastic person to have around your children. She’s also lovely to have around the house - she’s punctual and reliable, always in touch if needed and very independent in running the kids days. She will be a wonderful nanny for the next family.
Anna
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My daughter has been cared for by Pam since she was 10 months old, and she is now three and a half. She attends Monday to Thursday, 8am–5pm, and I genuinely couldn't be happier with the care, love and attention she has received over the past three and a half years.
Pam has been so much more than someone who simply looks after my daughter while I'm at work. She has supported me as a parent, helped me build confidence, guided us through weaning and has always been there with sensible, caring advice whenever my daughter has been unwell. She has supported us through things such as constipation, dietary changes and administering medication when needed. I have always felt that my daughter's individual needs are understood and genuinely matter.
My daughter absolutely loves going to Pam's. She has a wonderful relationship with Pam and her husband and genuinely sees them as an additional set of grandparents. That means an enormous amount to me because, above everything else, I wanted my daughter to feel safe, secure, loved and at home.
Pam's home is exceptionally clean, warm and homely. It never feels institutional or like a nursery; it feels like a real home, which was exactly what I wanted when my daughter was 10 months old. She has a fantastic selection of toys and regularly rotates them, which keeps things fresh and interesting for the children while also keeping the space organised and uncluttered.
I also want to clarify two points mentioned in another recent review because I was personally present during the settling-in session referred to.
Regarding the clothing, the child arrived without a spare change of clothes and subsequently wore some of my daughter's clothes. I was there at the time and was completely comfortable with this. The parent also thanked us for lending the clothes and later returned them. I have also been in situations where my daughter has unexpectedly needed spare clothes, so I know these things happen.
I was also present during the settling-in session and did not see the cleaner being left responsible for supervising the child. The cleaner had been cleaning and had finished, while I was there, and Pam was caring for the children. I therefore wanted to clarify that this was not what I witnessed.
I can only speak from my own experience, and mine has been overwhelmingly positive. After three and a half years, I have never had a concern about the standard of care my daughter receives. Quite the opposite — I have enormous trust in Pam and feel incredibly lucky that we found her.
Pam has helped my daughter grow into the happy, confident little girl she is today, while also supporting me as a parent along the way. She now also drops my daughter off at preschool and collects her, which has been incredibly helpful.
Choosing childcare is a huge decision, and I know how difficult it can feel to leave your child with someone for the first time. I would wholeheartedly recommend Pam to any parent looking for a caring, trustworthy and genuinely homely childcare environment.
After three and a half years, I have absolutely no hesitation in giving Pam five stars. She has been a fantastic part of my daughter's life and of ours as a family, and I am extremely grateful for everything she has done for us.
Our daughter was looked after by Sally three days a week from age 1-3yrs, she had a wonderful experience with Sally and is now transitioning well to a busier nursery setting. We feel very lucky to have found Sally and cannot recommend her highly enough.
Sally provides a great combination of home-from-home care for little ones, alongside learning and development activities, daily outings, and social interaction with a small group of other children. Sally is warm and caring and developed a strong bond with our daughter, she is also very calm and professional and offers a depth of experience in looking after babies and toddlers. Our daughter loved going to Sally’s and benefited from having a reliable routine, while Sally remained responsive to her individual and changing needs as she grew.
We always felt completely happy and reassured leaving our daughter in Sally's care and enjoyed the daily updates and photos. Thank you Sally we are grateful for you!
You will not find a better childminder than Jen! On hearing my daughter’s first childminder was closing its doors I panicked. She had been there since she was 4 months old and I had planned on her staying until she was of school age. I needn’t have worried at all. I was recommended Jen by a friend and we were fortunate that she had availability.
From day one Jen made my daughter, and our family, feel comfortable and supported. She opened her home and family to ours and will go above and beyond for the children in her care. A day with Jen isn’t just childcare, it’s adventure, learning, exploring, challenging, calming and fun. From the extra curricular activities to the delicious home cooked meals, my daughter loved every moment as a Little Owl and Jen will always remain such an important person our lives.
If you’re reading this and looking for a childminder, you’ve absolutely struck gold with this one. We certainly did.
Heidi looked after my three children as our after school nanny for around a year and I could not recommend her highly enough. She was reliable, always punctual, great with the kids (and especially handy when it came to homework and making them listen to her and actually do it!) and very helpful around the house. We still use her for babysitting and it's always a delight to see her.
Sarah
Celma and her amazing team have created such a warm, nurturing, fun and creative environment for children. Our first son started with her aged 11 months until he left to go to school this summer and we could not have wished for a happier place to send him every day. Now our second son is there and thriving too.
Celma puts so much care into everything she does, from the delicious, healthy food she cooks (both our boys always eat their vegetables for her so much better than at home!), the games they play, and there's always music, dancing and fun.
Thanks to Celma's care, dedication and communication with us, we have always felt 100% confident that no matter what - through teething, sniffles, settling in wobbles - our boys were in a safe, caring environment with people who are amazing at what they do and really care.
Celma is always happy to chat through any issues or incidents and give advice from her many years of experience.
We feel so lucky to have found her and her wonderful carers Patricia and Diana, their support and care for our sons have made our first 4 years of parenting so far a lot easier!
I cannot recommend Jenny highly enough! ⭐ She has looked after my son since he was just 5 months old, and she has been like family to us. From those early days with a tiny baby to the happy, confident little boy he is now — she has nurtured him with so much love, care, and patience every single day.
Jenny provides a warm, safe, and stimulating home-from-home environment. She’s always kept us updated, shared photos, and supported his development beautifully. As a parent, there is no greater peace of mind than knowing your child is loved and cherished when you’re apart. Thank you for everything — we will miss you so much! 💛
Maria was wonderful from when she first messaged about my request for childcare. Not having any family living near us meant that I was nervous about having somebody new come look after my 7 and 5 year old. Maria instantly put me at ease, providing her DBS check and further information without any hesitation. Leading up to the night, she maintained contact which helped me feel even more comfortable. She arrived 5 minutes early, and instantly I could tell she was a warm and kind person. She wanted to know about the kids schedule and the kids fell in love with her straight away. So much so, they are demanding I arrange for her to come back. Thanks Maria for all your care and kindness!
Rhyanna
Jo is amazing! My boys face beams when we get out the car and he sees where we are. Jo is so knowledgeable and supportive we feel so lucky to have her supporting our boy. You can see how much she cares for every child's growth and happiness! The updates are fantastic whether through the day or on collection. Id recommend her to anyone x
Penny
Our son joined this childminder's care at just 1 year old and stayed with her for 2.5 wonderful years, during which she truly nurtured him and helped him grow. Her communication was excellent throughout — we received regular progress updates along with lots of pictures, so we always felt included in his day and could see just how much he was thriving. He took part in a great range of indoor and outdoor activities, and she was brilliant at encouraging his independence, teaching him things like tying his shoelaces and putting his coat on by himself. We watched his personality blossom under her care, and she played such a big part in shaping the happy, confident little boy we're so proud of today. There really aren't enough words to express our gratitude to her and her team. Leaving was bittersweet — we were so sad to close this chapter of our son's journey, but we are forever grateful for everything she did for him, and we can't recommend her highly enough. We wish her all the best in continuing the amazing work she does.
joanne
Our son was with Emily and her family from approximately 9 months to 3 years old. In this time he has developed into a happy little boy who is resilient, confident and charismatic, and this is in no small part due to Emily’s care and attention.
Over the last couple of years we have seen Emily and her family of an extension of our own, and it has been great seeing our son develop and grow in both confidence and life skills as a result of being around Emily, her husband, and her children.
She keeps children engaged and active through a variety of activities which children find fun whilst also learning valuable skills. It is greatly appreciated that our son always came home tired and happy at the end of the day! Emily supplemented this by keeping us well informed of our son’s development as well as his day to day activities, ensuring we are connected and aware of how he was doing and what he was working on. Emily is extremely personable and it has also been really beneficial tapping into her lived experience as both a parent and childminder to assist us in helping our son develop and flourish both in the learning environment and at home. She has not only helped our son, but has aided us in being more confident as parents.
We are extremely grateful to have come across Emily and her lovely family, and are sad to be leaving her care to move on to preparing our son for school. He still asks about her even though he has recently left, however the biggest credit to her is that in his new setting he has received glowing feedback from staff for how easily and quickly he has adapted, settled in and created new relationships - Emily has played a crucial role in enabling this by building his confidence and aiding his development by creating a home away from home where he can safely test his skills and learn.
We would not hesitate in recommending Emily and her family to others. She has given our son a great foundation in life to build upon.
I’m very happy with the care and support my daughter has received from her childminder. She is caring, patient and attentive, and I feel confident knowing that my daughter is in a safe and welcoming environment.
My daughter is happy to attend, and it’s lovely to see her becoming more confident and developing new skills. I really appreciate the communication and the effort made to make her feel comfortable and supported.
Thank you for all your hard work, care and dedication. I would definitely recommend this childminder to other parents. ❤️
When Chamila met our children she instantly put them at ease with her warm and attentive nature. She genuinely took an interest in getting to know them creating a friendly and trusting atmosphere from the outset. Her focus on our children and rapid connection were a huge relief allowing us to relax whilst being away without feeling anxious at all. We’re very glad to have meet such a caring and experienced babysitter that we can intrust in the care of our 1 year old son and 4 year old daughter. Thank you Chamila for your support during our times of need! Xx
We feel incredibly lucky to have found such a wonderful childcare provider for our daughter. Jenna creates a truly nurturing, loving and stimulating environment where our daughter is able to flourish, grow in confidence and develop at her own pace. The home from home setting provides her with a sense of comfort, security and belonging, while the variety of outdoor activities and experiences gives her so many opportunities to explore, learn and have fun. It is clear that she genuinely knows and understands our daughter as an individual, encouraging her interests and celebrating her little achievements along the way. Knowing that she is cared for in such a warm, supportive and enriching environment gives us complete peace of mind, and we can see how happy and settled she is in her care.
Soonu, Harj and Damini provide a wonderful environment for the children. Both my daughters have been looked after Soonu and team who provide a warm and loving home from home environment. They have structured day with organised activities which follows the early years framework. I love that they work like a team which means they operate a setting like a small nursery and my daughters gets to interact with a larger group of children and 3 different grown ups. They take the children out regularly to the park, cafes and explore the local community. Warm home cooked lunch and snacks are a bonus and one less thing for me to worry about. We have no family near us and Soonu, Harj and Damini have been our village when we’ve needed them. Thank you for everything you’ve all done for both my girls.
I want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart for the care and attention you have given my child.
My daughter has settled well and enjoyed everyday going to Jane & Geoffrey’s.
The setting is bright, and colorful with a nice garden and a variety of toys
All the food is homemade and my daughter was always pleased with her meals. She always had a fun time while she was there and she still looks forward to seeing Jane & Geoffrey again one day soon for a visit.
Thanks again!