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.
My son started with Reena at 9 months old, with settling in sessions from 8 months, and he is now 18 months and loves it there! He now goes 4 days a week and genuinely gets excited to go, when I tell him in the morning he's going to Reena's, he runs and gets his shoes.
One of his first words was "Reena" which is a testament to how comfortable he feels with her. I feel like he has learnt a lot from attending her setting and interacting with the other kids.
Kat
It has been a privilege to have Olena as part of our family over the past 18 months, and I cannot recommend her highly enough.
From the very beginning, Olena has been an incredibly reliable, trustworthy and caring nanny. She has always been punctual, dependable and professional, with minimal absences, giving us complete confidence that we could rely on her. As working parents, that reliability has been invaluable.
The relationship she has built with our daughters has been wonderful. They absolutely adore her and trust her completely, and she has always treated them with genuine warmth, kindness and patience. She has a very calm and gentle nature, creating a peaceful environment where the children have always felt safe, secure and happy.
Olena has been incredibly understanding and flexible whenever our family's needs have changed. She communicates well, uses her initiative, and has always shown respect for our parenting choices and family values. Having someone you can trust with your children is priceless, and we have always felt comfortable leaving them in her care.
Over the past year and a half, Olena has become much more than just our nanny—she has been a valued part of our family's journey. The support she has given us has been invaluable, and we are truly grateful for the care, love and commitment she has shown our girls.
The only reason our regular arrangement is coming to an end is because our family circumstances are changing, with our childcare needs changing from September. This decision is in no way a reflection of Olena or the quality of her work.
I would recommend Olena without hesitation to any family looking for a kind, reliable, trustworthy and nurturing nanny. Any family would be incredibly fortunate to have her caring for their children.
Frankie and Faith are wonderful at what they do with our daughter Isla. They go above and beyond to meet her needs, provide her with a clean, safe and secure environment and are always willing to support us with any concerns pertaining to Isla. These two are our first childminder and it is extremely rare to find the perfect environment at first glance but we are so happy that these two found us and continue to provide Isla with an overall lovely experience. It is especially lovely that on a daily basis, they take pictures of Isla and add these to her book. These lovely memories will be shared with her in the future as she continues to grow!
Thank you both! ❤️
Rebecca
I was initially hesitant about leaving my son in the care of a childminder, so I spent months searching for the right childcare option. Choosing Valiant Champs turned out to be the best decision I could have made. My son was always well looked after, his meals were taken care of, and he genuinely looked forward to going every day. I would highly recommend them anytime, any day.
Linda
Jess is so so lovely! From the moment I arrived, she made me feel so welcome and at ease. You can really see how passionate she is about creating a happy, safe, and nurturing environment for the children in her care.
Her setting is absolutely beautiful. It’s clean, bright, and full of fun, engaging activities. It’s such a warm and inviting space, and you can tell how much thought and care has gone into everything.
I left feeling so happy and confident, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for a caring and trustworthy childminder.
Ayesha has looked after my 9 year old boy multiple times over the summer holidays and has been amazing. She communicates well with me on the arrangements and is very responsive on messages.
Ayesha is also happy to cook meals or snacks depending on what I need.
My son is very happy playing with her on different games inside and outside.
Thank you Ayesha for your kindness.
Deb
My daughter, Akira, has been attending Nesh1 since she was around 18 months old, and we have had such a lovely experience from the very beginning. Leaving her with a childminder for the first time was naturally quite emotional and worrying for us, but the reassurance, patience, and regular communication we received during those initial days helped us so much. We quickly felt confident that she was safe, happy, and genuinely cared for.
Nesh, Lisa, Jane, Sirvan, Hayley, and Alara have all played such an important part in Akira’s early years. They took the time to understand her personality, interests, and individual needs, and always treated her with kindness, patience, and affection. Akira formed lovely relationships with them and genuinely enjoyed going to the setting.
She especially loved Aunty Sirvan doing her hair, which became such a sweet and special part of her time there. Little moments like this showed us how comfortable and cared for she felt. She would often come home happily talking about her day, the activities she had done, and the fun she had with everyone.
We have seen such a positive difference in Akira’s confidence, communication, independence, and social skills. The setting has always felt welcoming, clean, safe, and well organised, and the childminders were approachable whenever we had questions or needed reassurance.
Akira will soon be starting Reception, but we are very happy that she will continue attending Nesh1 during the school term breaks. It is very reassuring to know that she can return to a familiar setting with people she knows, trusts, and feels happy with.
We are extremely grateful to Nesh, Lisa, Jane, Sirvan, Hayley, and Alara for all the care, support, and happy memories they have given Akira. Nesh1 has been a very special part of her early childhood, and we would happily recommend the setting to other parents.
Kavya
Muna has looked after our son (2.5 years) for an academic year. We have seen how much he has trived in her care. Muna has provided our son with a warm, caring and stimulating setting that he looks forward to attending. He wakes up and asks to go to "Mo Mos House" As parents we couldn't be happier knowing our little one is in a place of kindness and care, a true home from home but with friends and daily adventures.
His language has also developed so much in that time and Muna was able to inform us that he had speech delay initially and informed us of services that could help.
She is incredibly supportive and informative. She also helped us with beginning potty training which we could continue at home.
All in all, Muna is everything you could want from a child minder and more. We feel very fortunate to have found her.
This lady was a life saver we came on holiday for a week and i wanted to do the zipwire with my eldest but needed someone to stay with my other two children. She sat with them on the beach to allow me to do this I'm forever greatful lovely lady I felt at ease leaving my children with her 💕 xx
Pelin is a wonderful babysitter! She is reliable, warm, cheerful, and always positive. She instantly built a great connection with our son and quickly adapted to our family's routine, making sure to keep to it.
She is very attentive to our son's needs and moods. She can easily tell when he is tired, hungry, or simply needs a quieter moment, and she always knows how to respond. She is patient and calm, even in challenging situations, and she is always smiling. She brings sunshine wherever she goes, and our son absolutely loves spending time with her.
During the warmer months, they spend a lot of time outdoors, visiting local parks and playgrounds and meeting up with other children. Pelin has built great relationships with the parents of children from our son's nursery, so they often go to the playground together after nursery. It gives our son plenty of opportunities to socialize and makes his afternoons fun, active, and full of new experiences.
The most important thing for us is knowing that our son is spending his time with someone who truly cares about him. Pelin is kind, dependable, and full of positive energy. We trust her completely and would highly recommend her to any family looking for a caring, reliable, and wonderful babysitter.
Polina
Farrah has looked after my twin babies since the age of five months. I will always be grateful to her and her team for their amazing support, love and attention she has given my children. They have flourished, learnt new skills, and are very happy and settled when I leave them with Farrah. You couldn’t ask for any more from a childminder. If you are considering Farrah as your childminder, then I hope this review sways you to contacting her. :)
Thank you, Farrah and your team for such wonderful care you have provided my little ones. Xx
We simply cannot recommend Maria highly enough. She has cared for both of our daughters, and we feel incredibly lucky to have found her.
She looked after our eldest daughter from the age of two until she started school, and then cared for our youngest from the age of one until she turned four. Over all those years, she became so much more than a childminder to our family – she provided a safe, loving, nurturing environment where both girls thrived.
Her dedication, patience, and genuine affection for the children in her care are extraordinary. She always planned engaging activities that supported their development, encouraged their confidence and independence, and ensured they were happy and excited to go each day. It was wonderful to see how much our daughters learned and grew under her care.
As parents, the greatest gift was the peace of mind she gave us. We knew our girls were not only well looked after but truly cared for, loved, and encouraged to be the best versions of themselves. Communication was always excellent, and she treated every child as an individual, taking the time to understand their personalities, interests, and needs.
Both of our daughters still speak fondly of their time with her and the wonderful memories they made. We are incredibly grateful for everything she has done for our family and will always look back on those years with appreciation. Any family would be fortunate to have their child in her care. She is truly exceptional. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Important information for parents
I'm pretty sure this is the first negative review I have ever left, and I have thought carefully before posting it. My intention is not to attack anyone, but to make sure other parents have information that I believe should have been disclosed before choosing something as important as childcare.
My daughter enjoyed her short time with Roisin and had a lovely time with the other children on the outings. I have no criticism of how she was treated during the six sessions she attended.
However, on my daughter's sixth day I arrived at approximately 9:45am and personally saw a man and woman leaving the property. One of them then returned to speak to Roisin after she answered the door. When I asked if the house was also operating as an Airbnb, she confirmed that it was.
This came as a complete surprise because the property being used to accommodate Airbnb guests had never been disclosed before we entered into the childcare agreement.
After raising my concerns, Roisin confirmed in writing that the Care Inspectorate was aware of the arrangement, that Airbnb guests left as children were arriving, that guests could occasionally use the kitchen for water, used the upstairs bathroom, and might use the downstairs toilet during the night. She also stated they had been operating the Airbnb for around nine years.
I later found the Airbnb listing, which advertised shared common spaces, a shared bathroom, kitchen access and breakfast.
The listing was advertising availability during dates that overlapped with my daughter's childcare sessions, and one guest review even commented that "having a day care at home meant we couldn't sleep in the mornings." This was consistent with my understanding that the Airbnb and childminding were operating alongside each other.
As parents, we were simply not comfortable with our child being cared for in a home that was also accommodating paying guests/ complete strangers, particularly when we had not been told beforehand. We immediately ended the childcare arrangement.
The Airbnb listing has since been removed, but that does not change the fact that it was operating while my daughter attended or that it had not been disclosed to us at all. Once trust had been broken, we no longer felt comfortable continuing.
Every family will make their own decision about whether they are comfortable with this type of arrangement. I am simply sharing our experience so that other parents can make an informed decision with information that we did not have before enrolling.
Iulia
We have had a wonderful experience with Denise. She has been incredibly supportive and has helped guide us on how best to care for our daughter ccording to her individual needs and stage of development.
She is caring, reliable, and communicates extremely well. She has always been there whenever we have needed her, even taking the time to offer helpful advice over the phone. Her genuine care, patience, and thoughtful guidance have made a real difference to our family.
We are very grateful for everything she has done and would highly recommend her.
Leonidas
Lisa is an absolute superstar. She gives you daily updates on what she doing with kids, all the activities and days out. Lisa will see/let you know if you child looks/is unwell, she’s got so much experience with looking after kiddos I took every advice she’s given me and all of them were completely correct.
She’s not only taking care of our kids,she’s a part of their emotional and developmental journey and my son absolutely loves her.
Best childminder, I would definitely recommend
Karolina
Emma has been an incredible childminder and I highly recommend her to any parent looking for a passionate and truly amazing childminder! My son has been with Emma since a baby and is now 10 years old.
Emma is kind, patient and nurturing and has always created a safe and loving environment for my son to feel happy and valued. She has played such a key role in my son’s development, teaching him good manners, respect and kindness from a very young age.
Emma shows genuine care and love for all the children in her care and I will always be grateful for the support Emma has provided my son and our family.
Choosing a childminder is one of the biggest decisions you'll make as a parent, and I couldn't recommend Nicky highly enough.
I first met Nicky in 2018 as a first-time mum, feeling incredibly apprehensive about leaving my baby for the first time. After receiving two glowing recommendations, I arranged to meet her, and from the moment we met, I instantly felt at ease.
My eldest daughter, who is now 8, was with Nicky from 11 months old right through until she started school. Throughout those years, Nicky always kept me updated on everything that mattered, from meals and how much she'd eaten, to toileting, naps, and everything in between. She supported her through so many important milestones, including learning to walk and potty training, and treated her with so much care, patience, and love.
In all the years my daughter was with her, I think Nicky only ever had one day off sick, which speaks volumes about her dedication and reliability.
Outside of my own family, there is no one I trust more with my children. So when I found out I was pregnant with my second daughter, one of the very first things I did was tell Nicky and make sure she had a space available for the days I needed.
Nicky has become so much more than just a childminder to our family. She has played such an important role in my daughters' early years, and I will always be grateful for the love, support, and care she has given them. Any family would be incredibly lucky to have her.
Charlie did an amazing job of looking after my 2 year old (Evie). I was visiting my parents and needed some last minute childcare. Evie warmed to Charlie straight away and I felt really comfortable Charlie was looking after her well. Would highly recommend Charlie and we’ll definitely look to work with Charlie again when I’m next visiting!
Kate
I can’t put in words how lovely is Little years childcare, Iona is so amazing and professional.
It took me long time and many visits to find right childminder for my 18mont old.
When I met up with Iona I knew she is the one,
My daugter is so,so happy at Iona’s care. She is happy to go in and very happy when I come to collect her.
Iona provides kids with a lovely lunch, has lovely days out and has a good advice when needed.
My daughter use to was unsure of dogs but spending time with Hugo(the most kindest dog) she has found love for dogs.
My favourite part of the day is when Iona sends little message how was my daughters day and what they been up to, nice to see pictures of their busy days.
Thank you very much for care and love you provide!
Many thanks, Baiba.