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 staff go above and beyond and seem to genuinely care about and love the children. They are amazing and I can't fault the care that my child received while they were at ACN.
However, every year they increased their fees by such high amounts resulting in ever increasing monthly costs that we could barely afford. But once a child is settled it's difficult and heartbreaking to change their setting. The prices were put up a significant amount in April 2026. I particularly found the communication around this really poor and the reasoning very confusing when other nurseries were managing to keep their prices much lower. The tactics by the directors to keep people paying the high consumables charges felt aggressive as they threatened a two-tier system for the children attending.
It is really a fantastic nursery, it's just such a shame that normal people are being priced out of it and the way the price rises are managed. I would recommend if you can afford it (and afford for the prices to rise significantly each year at short notice).
We chose Little Harmonies tiney home because it combined the small, homely feel of a childminders with the professionalism of a nursery setting. There is a huge range of toys and learning materials available and everything from healthy meals to fun activities. Our son was not used to being looked after by other people but was settled in amazingly quickly.
Little Harmonies also has a nice garden and lots of outside equipment for the children to enjoy. Sabella is reliable, professional, caring and hard working. She helped our little one from being a late talker to a little chatty box, happy little boy.
My little one was very happy and sometimes never wanted to leave when I came to collect him. He still enjoys going to see Lyra in the holidays.
I would highly recommend Little Harmonies tiney home to any parent wanting good quality childcare delivered by a dedicated, caring and very experienced childminde
After feeling nervous about having to find & leave my daughter with a 'stranger', I was recommended Nikki.
From the first interaction I knew Nikki was the one for us!
Nikki is absolutely amazing, not only with the children, but with us parents! She is so reassuring on those first couple of weeks, sending messages and pictures.
Nikki does so much with the children, she's barely at home! So nice that they get out and about everywhere.
She really does genuinely care so much about my daughter and the relationship they have is so special.
She also helps with their development and I could see my daughter thriving whilst she attended Nikki's House.
She loved her time there and she still get excited to go to Nikki's house in the holidays like its a treat!
Nikki you are a angel and I feel so lucky to have you as our childminder!
Highly recommend!
Cat is simply fabulous! We were quite anxious using a babysitter for the first time with our 3-month old, but those worries instantly disappeared the minute Cat walked into our home. She was very keen to hear all about our routines and the environment, and even brought some books with her to read to our baby, so we knew Albie would be in the best of hands! She even gave us regular updates via Whatsapp which added that extra peace of mind and we came home to a very happy baby. Overall just amazing, we will absolutely use her services again and would highly recommend her to anyone! Thank you again :)
We feel incredibly lucky to have found Annie’s! To have a small group of children, in a family and friend setting, with 3 wonderful ladies, all of whom you would happily and confidently leave your kids with, being lucky enough to explore the outdoors and so many wonderful and diverse activities every day, is simply a dream scenario for our little one and helps immensely to build his confidence to be away from us. I couldn’t recommend Annie’s highly enough.
Jenny
My daughter Maya started going to Sara when she was 18 months old and only left recently to attend school nursery. We had visited numerous nurseries and childminders but Sara’s was the only one where Maya interacted and showed interest as well as complete content. I can’t thank Sara and Gabi enough for treating Maya as their own, it meant I could go to work and rest assure she was in good hands. Maya has came on leaps and bounds since going to Sara’s and made so many lovely memories there, I wish she could have stayed forever. If you are looking for a childminder look no further 🩷
Hannah
Jessica was a wonderfull babysitter. She took care of our 6 kids while we were at an Oxford dinner last week. The small ones felt very confortable with her sweet personality from minute 1 and the big ones got along with her very well too.
We were travelling through the UK and were not to worried about sleeping hours, but Jessica manager to get almost everyone sleeping at a decent time and accompanied the one that did hoy until our arrival.
Bottom líne, a very nice person with great attitude and the flexibility you need to deal with a large number of kids. Would hire her again 100%.
When it came to choosing childcare for our daughter, we already knew where we wanted her to go. My sister’s daughters had both attended this setting, so we had seen first-hand the quality of care they provide. Our daughter started at just 10.5 months old and is now almost 3, and we couldn’t be happier with our choice.
The setting is run by a wonderful mother-daughter team who bring different strengths, ideas and experiences to create a really rich variety of learning and play. The mother is a qualified Early Years teacher with over 30 years of classroom experience, and her professional expertise is evident in the quality and thought behind what they do.
What really stands out is the effort they put into making learning fun. Through crafts, songs, imaginative play, hands-on activities and exploring nature — including watching caterpillars transform into butterflies — they create opportunities for children to learn through curiosity and play. There are so many activities that we often find ourselves thinking, “I wish we could do this at home!” Knowing our daughter is experiencing all of this makes us so happy.
The small, mixed-age environment, with babies through to 3- and 4-year-olds, has also been wonderful for her. She has learnt to interact with children of different ages while building confidence, independence and social skills.
The team are kind, professional and genuinely attentive to each child. The small setting means they know the children as individuals and can really focus on their personalities, interests and development. It is a place where children are not just cared for, but thoughtfully nurtured.
Our daughter is thriving, and we feel incredibly lucky to have found this setting. We trusted them with our first child, and our next baby will be joining them too — which probably says everything about how highly we regard them.
We couldn’t recommend them highly enough.
Sandrine was the first childminder my son, now 6, had at 13 months old, after my maternity leave ended. At the time, socialisation had been minimal for him due to COVID, and he was very timid outside of family members. Sandrine's home from home really brought him out of his shell and gave him the secure, welcoming environment he needed to feel safe playing, learning, and having fun with people outside our family. It quickly became clear to me that Sandrine believes discipline means teaching, and she gave my little one so many learning opportunities during our 2 years with her. If I could have taken her with us when we moved, I would have; it was so hard leaving her support. As a solo parent, I could rely on her to make sure the little one had everything he needed to thrive while I was away. Her kindness and support were invaluable. We love Sandrine so much that we visit whenever our schedules permit; that is the positive impact she's had on us. Thank you so much, Sandrine; you are a true gem of a person.
Lorraine
My youngest son attended Honez for 2 and a half years and I could not recommend them more. His confidence, skillset, behaviour was all shaped by Teresa, Honey & Harmony and he was miles ahead from my other two children when starting school and it’s them I have to thank! I never had tears on drop off, the amount of updates / peace of mind I had from Honez was spot on always and the caring nature of the setting is just better than anywhere my eldest two attended and I was so unbelievably sad when his time there came to an end! I couldn’t recommend Honez more if you’re looking for childcare!
I'm so pleased we found Raquel to look after our daughter, she adores Raquel and they really had such a special bond. Raquel is caring and professional and provided a home from home for our little one. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for childcare.
I can enough to thank you to Miss Cassie and Miss Renne.
My little Maria started school now,she been with Miss Cassie from when she was 2 years old,we were so blessed finding her.
Miss Cassie learnt her so much, apart of following the routine even to use big words like "paramedic ", "democracy "(with actually knowing the meaning),about planets, languages and her own body,everything knitted with kindness and care.
A huge thank you from the bottom of our hearts,
With respect and consideration,
Scutaru's Crew
We hired Lindsey last weekend to look after our one-year-old son, and we can't say enough good things about the experience. My partner was home when she came, and reported that she was professional and reliable, arriving right on time, which immediately put them at ease.
What really stood out was how prepared she was. She brought her own activities, and our son loved them. He's a very energetic and demanding little boy who keeps you on your toes, but Lindsey handled him with such patience and confidence. My partner said it was clear she has a lot of experience with young children, and that she knew exactly how to keep him engaged and happy.
As parents, the most important thing is feeling comfortable leaving your child with someone, and we felt completely at ease. It's rare to find a sitter who is this dependable, caring, and capable, and our son had a great time.
We'll definitely be booking Lindsey again, and we'd recommend her without hesitation to any family looking for a trustworthy, experienced sitter. Thank you so much, Lindsey!
Our youngest came to Rachael after a bumpy time at a big nursery, and Rachael helped her feel safe and welcomed straight away. It was the perfect setting for our daughter and she loved her time there. The care was highly personalised and thoughtful and I am so grateful for it. We saw our daughter's confidence grown and her light shine because of the setting and because of Rachael. x
My son started with Soonu when he was just 14 months old and stayed with her until he was 4 years old, so Soonu and her team have been a big part of his early childhood.
From the beginning, what stood out to me was the personal care and attention he received. Even though the children have the opportunity to play and interact together, he always received the individual one-to-one attention he needed. Soonu, Harj and Damini really take the time to understand each child – their personality, routine, likes and dislikes and that makes such a difference.
The whole setting has a lovely balance. It has the warmth and comfort of a home, but also the structure, activities and social interaction you would expect from a good nursery. The children have organised activities, learning, playtime and regular outings to parks and around the local community, so there is always something happening.
Another thing I really appreciated was the home-cooked food. Knowing he was having fresh, proper meals and snacks every day was one less thing to think about as a working parent. The regular photos and updates were also lovely because we could see what he had been doing and still feel part of his day.
Soonu's place genuinely became a home away from home for him. It never felt like we were simply leaving him at childcare, it felt like we were leaving him with people who knew him and genuinely cared about him.
Thank you Soonu and team for all the love, care, patience and attention you have given him over the years. You have been such an important part of his early years, and we will always be grateful. I would happily recommend you to any parent looking for a warm, caring and dependable place for their little one.
I am very happy to recommend Lisa, who has looked after our daughters, Aubrey and Gianna, since they were both around 10 months old. Lisa has been absolutely amazing with the girls. She is kind, caring, patient and trustworthy, and we have always felt completely comfortable leaving them with her.
She has made sure they have had so many lovely experiences, from days out to adventures to all the little things that have made their time with her so special - The girls personal favourite, Farmer Palmers!
She has always understood both girls as individuals and has been so good at knowing what they need, whether that's encouragement, reassurance or simply a cuddle.
The girls have absolutely loved their time with Auntie Lisa and have built such a lovely bond with her and her whole family.
We are genuinely so sad that they are leaving and will miss having her as part of our weekly routine.
We are incredibly grateful for everything she has done for our girls and the care and love she has given them over the years. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Lisa to another family and know that their children would be in very safe and caring hands.