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.
We love Timnit so much. Timnit looked after our daughter one day a week for around one year before we had to change arrangements due to external factors. She was always on time, always positive and helpful and we had complete trust and faith that our daughter would have a great day with her. Timnit comes with lots of experience and helped us navigate some developmental stages, which was so helpful. Timnit always put our daughter’s needs first and was fantastic at establishing a happy routine. I am really looking forward to being able to ask for Timnit’s help again, we couldn’t recommend her enough.
Choosing Natalie was one of the best decisions we made for our daughter. She has absolutely loved going to Nat Nat's each week and has always been so excited to see her. From the very beginning, Natalie has made her feel like part of the family, providing a genuine home-from-home environment where she has felt safe, loved and valued.
The care, attention and encouragement Natalie gives have helped our daughter thrive and grow in confidence. She enjoys a wonderful mix of sensory play, creative activities and opportunities to socialise with the other children. Natalie has an excellent range of toys and thoughtfully plans activities around the children's interests, making every day engaging and fun. Our daughter has also become especially fond of Natalie's own children, and it's been lovely to see the friendships they've built.
Natalie provides a variety of healthy meals and snacks, which our daughter always enjoys, and has also been incredibly supportive throughout our potty training journey. Her patience, consistency and encouragement have made a real difference, and we are so grateful for her support.
We are absolutely gutted that Natalie is moving, as she has been such an important part of our daughter's early years. We will miss her dearly, and any family fortunate enough to secure a place with her can be confident their child will receive exceptional care in a warm, nurturing and happy environment.
There really aren’t enough words to express how grateful we are for everything Nancy and Jo have done for our family. From the very beginning, they loved and cared for our little boy as though he was one of their own, and that is something we’ll never forget. Knowing he was safe, happy and genuinely excited to come each day gave us complete peace of mind. They’ve played such an important role in his early years, helping him grow into the funny, kind, confident little boy he is today. The love, patience, creativity and dedication they show every single child is truly something special, and it’s clear this isn’t just a job to them - it’s their passion.
As we say goodbye and prepare for preschool, it’s incredibly emotional because they’ve been such a huge part of our lives. We will always be thankful for the care, support and wonderful memories they’ve given our family. If you’re looking for a childminder who will treat your child like family, I honestly couldn’t recommend them more highly. Thank you for everything - we’ll be forever grateful.
Skr87
Cat was brilliant with my 5 year old daughter. She was organised and professional and I had no concerns about leaving her with my daughter even though it was the first time we had met. My daughter was instantly comfortable with her and very happy for me to go! I would recommend Cat to anyone looking for reliable and high quality childcare 👍🏻
Nell
We can’t recommend Harley highly enough. We first got to know her through our child’s nursery, and she’s since become our go-to babysitter/ nanny — warm, friendly, and completely reliable every single time.
She’s professional and dependable, always easy to arrange, and puts our minds completely at ease. What really stands out, though, is how wonderful she is with our little one. Our child absolutely adores her, and we wouldn’t trust anyone else to look after them.
Harley is brilliant, and we feel so lucky to have found her.
What can I say about these 2 lovely ladies. Nancy and Jo have had both my children and I would not have had it any other way. Theyve given my children the best start to their learning journey.
I love how they are so nurturing, caring and kind. Nothing is ever an issue. My children absolutely adore them both and still are not able to comprehend that they will not be returning. I love how they set up curricular activities for the children. They are always entertained and busy.
It was definitely emotional to say goodbye for the last time.
Thank you to you both again.
I had to go into work for 2 weeks and needed childcare for most of the days. Thushi messaged saying shes available and her being around the corner from my mums house was very convenient. We visited her and my son didnt want to come home! Of course she was booked. Her reassurance and honesty throughout the 2 weeks was just what we needed. My son absolutely loved going to play at her house and really enjoyed himself. She has a real warmth to her and really updates you with everything her house is safe and clean all the time. Thank you so much for caring and keeping up with my son. Honestly, made me 2 weeks easier and calmer.
Temi was truly sent to me by God. At the time, I was incredibly stressed because I had to find a childminder at the last minute for my 3 month old daughter, and it felt almost impossible.
The same day, I came across Temi. I visited her home, and from the moment we met, she made us feel so welcome. Seeing how kind and caring she was with my daughter immediately gave me peace of mind.
Temi is no longer just a childminder to me she has become like a sister I never had. She has supported me so much during my journey as a new mum. Knowing that my daughter is with her while I’m at work gives me complete peace of mind. They play together, sing, eat, and have so much fun. My daughter absolutely loves spending time with her.
Temi is so gentle, loving, and patient with my daughter that when I come to pick her up, she often doesn’t even want to leave!
I could go on and on about how amazing Temi is, but I wholeheartedly recommend her to any parent looking for someone they can truly trust. She isn’t just a wonderful childminder she is an angel who genuinely cares for children and supports mothers when they need it most. With Temi, you can leave your child knowing they are safe, loved, and cared for, and that peace of mind is priceless.
Francesc
Molly had my two boys aged 8 and 10 years for an evening and they had a really lovely time.
She has great listening skills and spent the eve chatting away to them playing board games and talking through their interests and hobbies. They are looking forward to the next time.
We have been with Sasha since 2018, and she has cared for all three of our children. They have all been incredibly happy with her, both in full-day care and before and after-school care.
Sasha provides a warm, caring, and nurturing environment where the children feel safe, supported, and have so much fun. She plans a fantastic variety of activities, including crafts, music, trips to Washbrooks Farm, walks in the woods, visits to Ditchling Common, and lots of different play parks.
Our youngest starts school this September, but will continue with Sasha for before and after-school care because we know she'll be in the best hands.
We are so grateful for everything Sasha has done for our family over the years and wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for a wonderful childminder.
Katie came to help babysit whilst we were at a wedding. It's the first time we'd properly had someone look after our daughter for more than a couple of hours, and Katie was wonderful. She entertained and helped feed our baby in the day, and in the evening was attentive at watching the baby monitor. Would recommend!
We have been so lucky to have Rachel as our childminder. Our son has loved his time spent with her. She is such a calming and caring person who helped him learn about friendships, safety and behavioural boundaries in such a kind and consistent way.
Her setting is fantastic with a covered outdoor play space in her garden as well as her amazing allotment which my son loved going to.
I would wish that every child could have such a fantastic childminder so if you are looking for someone who will deeply care for your child, you’ve found her.
We are so grateful to have found such a wonderful childminder, Tarin. She is caring, patient, and truly treats the children as if they were her own. My daughter always feels happy, safe, and excited to go, which gives me complete peace of mind.
She provides a warm, welcoming environment with plenty of fun and educational activities that have really helped my child’s development and confidence.
I highly recommend her to any parent looking for someone trustworthy, kind, and dedicated. Thank you for all the love, care, and support you give to our daughter, we really appreciate everything you do!
I have used Zebra Tots for both of my boys and honestly couldn’t be happier. My youngest has absolutely loved his time with Zehra and her amazing team. His speech has come on so much, along with his confidence and social skills. He’s made so many friends and there were days when he didn’t even want to come home, which says it all!
One thing I really appreciated was the communication. I was always kept up to date and knew what he’d been up to. He loved all the different activities and was always excited to tell me about his day. I also really liked that they have a good routine with things like story time, outdoor play, painting, and lots of other fun activities. It’s been lovely to see how these activities have helped prepare him for school and build his confidence.
I would highly recommend Zebra Tots to any parent. It really does feel like a home away from home. Zehra is so warm and welcoming, and I always knew my son would be safe, well looked after, and well fed! The fact that I chose Zebra Tots for both of my boys says everything about how much I trust Zehra and her team.
Nicola has been nothing short of incredible with our son, and we genuinely can’t believe how quickly the last two years have flown by. As a family, we are absolutely gutted that it’s time for him to move on.
From our very first meeting, Nicola made us feel completely at ease. Her home is warm, welcoming, and safe, and it’s immediately obvious how much love, care, and dedication she gives to every child she looks after.
Our son absolutely adores Nicola. Every evening he asks if he’s going to Nicola’s the next day, which says everything about how happy and settled he has been. She plans a wonderful variety of activities, from playgroups and soft play to trips to the park and other local outings, ensuring every day is fun, engaging, and enriching.
Nicola also puts so much thought into helping the children learn and develop. They regularly enjoy arts and crafts, sensory activities, and experiences you would typically expect from a nursery, leaving us with a fridge full of treasured artwork and special memories. She even made sure the children had a lovely graduation celebration and sent us some great photos, which meant so much to us.
Returning to work after maternity leave felt so much easier because we knew our son was in the best possible hands. Nicola gave us complete peace of mind every single day and always made sure to give us updates and photos and that is something we will always be grateful for.
If we were lucky enough to have another baby, Nicola would be the first person we’d contact to secure a place. We truly couldn’t recommend her more highly. She is an exceptional childminder and has played such an important role in our son’s early years.
Thank you, Nicola, for everything you’ve done for our family. We will miss you so much.
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Temnit was the first babysitter we had for our five month old daughter - we were keen to find someone calm, relaxed, and responsible. Temnit is all those things and more! Even coming just once or twice a week, she immediately built a wonderful relationship with our daughter, and we both really trusted her judgement and guidance. In particular she helped us with improving sleep (both daytime and nighttime). She also helped build our confidence as parents, which was so valuable and appreciated.
Celia