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 are incredibly grateful to Jen for the wonderful care, love and support she has given our little one over the past two years. These two years with Jen have been such a special part of his early childhood, and we couldn’t have asked for a better person to care for him.
From the very beginning, I trusted Jen completely. As a parent, leaving your child with someone can be difficult, but with Jen, I never felt any pressure or worry about leaving him. I always had the peace of mind that he was happy, safe, loved and genuinely cared for.
Over the past two years, he has grown so much and has built such a beautiful bond with Jen. It has been lovely watching him become more confident, independent and happy in her care.
Jen is kind, caring, patient and truly dedicated to the children she looks after. She has been such an important part of his life, and we will always be grateful for everything she has done for him and for us as a family.
We will miss her dearly and will always look back on these two years with so much love and gratitude. I would wholeheartedly recommend Jen to any parent looking for someone they can trust completely with their child. ❤️
- Beema and Aslam
My son was with Geraldine for over 2 years, We were incredibly happy with the care he received.
Geraldine was reliable, patient, and genuinely attentive to our son’s needs.
She provided a warm and welcoming environment, with plenty of fun and engaging activities that supported our sons learning and development.
We would highly recommend her to any parent looking for a trustworthy, caring, and dependable childminder.
Our baby was only 8 months old when he began with Suzie. Initially we were quite apprehensive about him beginning in a setting as he was very dependant on us at home. However the slot was available and we really wanted him to be with a childminder for a range of reasons.
Our son instantly settled with Suzie and there was never any tears from day one. We’d be lucky for a wave goodbye! Suzie has created such a warm and loving home setting that it is clear the children thoroughly love their time there. There a real love between both Suzie and the children as well as amongst the children.
Suzie was amazing at taking them on so many adventures and mixing with a host of different children from different settings. They would often visit different parks, Rutland Water, Burghley and so on. This has enormously helped with our son to be confident in a range of settings. Suzie has also been very dependable over the past 2 years and has been a real constant in our lives.
He has thoroughly enjoyed his time with Suzie and the only reason is to move to begin a pre school alongside his older sister. I will however not miss pick ups when it was a real battle to try and get him to leave to come home!! He just loved being there amongst his peers and friends too much.
Thank you again Suzie.
Jade
I simply cannot recommend Paula and Molly highly enough. They have looked after my youngest child this summer, and I have been amazed by how much his confidence has grown, alongside his language development and ability to navigate new situations.
As a parent of three, I’ve experienced several different childcare settings, and I struggle to imagine anywhere improving on their approach. They have got the balance between nurturing, gentleness, development opportunities and genuine interest absolutely spot on. My child absolutely loved every day he spent with them.
He can be quite shy and takes time to warm up to new people and situations, but Paula and Molly took the time to get to know him, recognise his individual interests and adapt their care to meet his needs. That made such a difference, and was hugely appreciated by both of us.
They were also incredibly kind and flexible with me, which is so valuable when juggling multiple children alongside work.
We feel very lucky to have found them, and I’m genuinely sad that our time with them has come to an end. They have given him such a lovely summer, and I know he’ll carry the confidence and independence he’s developed with him for a long time. They are a brilliant team, and I suspect they won’t be available for long, anyone who gets a place with them will be very lucky indeed!
I can't recommend Kiddie Smiles enough! Aysha takes such good care of the kids and invests in taking them out and creating activities that are very enjoyable for the kids. The amount of attention to detail is very high and she makes sure to share plenty of photos and a detailed report of what they have been up to during the day. My son managed to settle with them quite quickly and it's all thanks to the homy environment and love he recieves there.
I struck gold when I found Denise (or D-Dee as she is to my Theo).
The setting is a lovely size, enough children for my son to make friends, but small enough that I never worry about him getting lost in the crowd.
Denise greets Theo every morning like he's family, and he absolutely loves going there. The house has a beautiful warmth also, it feels like a second home for Theo as opposed to a ‘facility’.
Throughout the day I get lovely updates on Theo’s adventures and what he's been eating. Denise makes the most beautiful, nutritious meals for the children with so much variety. She's genuinely invested in all of the children, it's not just a job to her.
If I mention Theo has taken a particular liking to something, she'll take note and add it to the menu, so that every child gets a turn to enjoy their favourites.
She puts so much effort into making each child feel considered, not just fed. She's even sent food home with me when I've been unwell, to save me the hassle of cooking. The food was delicious, cooked freshly with love, and definitely gets my approval! That alone tells you everything about the kind of person she is, she doesn’t need to do that.
I've genuinely noticed a difference in Theo since he started with Denise. His confidence has come on so much, and he's picked up new words and little habits that I can tell come from his days there. I know exactly where he's learnt some of them because he says them in Denise's accent! It’s clear that she puts real thought into what the children are doing, not just keeping them occupied but helping them grow.
Communication is another thing Denise gets exactly right. She's never too busy for a quick chat at drop-off or pick-up, and if anything comes up during the day, she'll let me know straight away rather than leaving me to find out later. It makes such a difference knowing I'm never in the dark.
She's also incredibly flexible and reliable, which as a parent means everything. If I've ever needed to change a time slightly or ask a favour, she's always accommodating, and I've never once had to worry about whether she'll be there when she says she will.
Denise is the perfect balance of professional and personable. Honestly, I could talk to her all day.
The children get out and about regularly too, visiting different places, which takes the guilt off me on weeks where we haven't done much at home.
I never feel the need to check in throughout the day because I trust Denise completely (and she keeps me in the loop anyway).
I genuinely couldn't imagine a better setting for my child.I already know how sad I'll be when Theo eventually leaves to start school, and that's still years away! 🥹🥹
We could not have asked for better childminders for Willow & Teddy. From day one, our children have felt safe, happy and truly cared for, and it genuinely feels like a second home to them. The environment is warm, welcoming and full of little touches that make it fun and enjoyable.
After 2 years on maternity leave, returning to work made me feel very anxious, but Nesh and her lovely team of ladies made everything quickly feel less worrying.
What stood out most was the support during potty training. It can be such a tricky stage, but their patience, consistency and gentle encouragement made all the difference. Progress that felt slow at home suddenly clicked once we had that extra support and reassurance, and the communication throughout was brilliant, so we always knew how things were going and could keep the same approach at home.
Beyond that, the day to day care is exceptional. Meals, activities, naps and outdoor time are all thoughtfully balanced, and our children come home each day full of stories about what they have learned and done. As a parent, the peace of mind that comes from knowing your children are somewhere they love, with people who genuinely care, is priceless.
We would recommend without hesitation to any family looking for a childminder who treats your child like their own.
charlene
I was very pleased with the care my special needs child received. They were thoughtful and very attentive to his needs. There was a very calm and relaxed atmosphere and my child was very calm and happy whilst in their care. I would highly recommend this childminder service. They were very communicative and they provided good care services for him. Including toileting care. My son was also kept very safe which is important as he is a child who has little concept of Safety awareness
I have twin boys that are 4 years old and they spent the summer here after they finished there last term at prep school. The space dedicated for the children was clearly thought out and planned with the childrens best interest in mind. There garden area is incredible for kids also! I received a tour and done a meet and greet session but my decision was made up almost instantly. They are a family business and the warmth within their home is felt. The handover admin side was excellent. I have doubt that your child will be happy here. Dont delay before the space fill up!
Pamela
Very interactive and educational for children. Staff are lovely, and polite. Can ensure your child is well looked after and cared for, while their needs being met.
Chantal is very experienced with working with children, has amazing ideas when it’s comes to learning and having fun!
We honestly couldn’t recommend Geany highly enough. ❤️
I was so apprehensive about using a childminder initially, as leaving your child in someone else’s care is such a huge decision, but from the very beginning I had absolutely no reservations. I trusted her completely, and that is something I will always be incredibly grateful for.
She has been absolutely amazing with our son. She is so patient, kind, caring and understanding, and she has always taken the time to understand him as an individual and support him in exactly the way he needs. She has helped him so much with his language and communication, supported him through his emotions and helped him learn how to regulate himself when things feel overwhelming.
She has also been such a huge support with his potty training, approaching it with so much patience, encouragement and understanding. She never made anything feel like a pressure or a battle and always celebrated his little achievements along the way.
Most importantly, he has been so happy in her care. Her home really became a home away from home for him, and knowing that he was somewhere he felt safe, understood, loved and completely himself meant the absolute world to us.
Geany has gone above and beyond in every possible way. She has been incredibly nurturing, reliable, supportive and thoughtful, and we always felt that she genuinely cared about him rather than simply looking after him. She has given him so much confidence and helped him develop in ways that we will always be grateful for.
Leaving him with her was never something I worried about — I knew he was in the safest and most caring hands. That peace of mind is priceless as a parent.
We genuinely couldn’t have asked for a more incredible childminder, and although we are so excited for his next chapter, we are incredibly sad to say goodbye. She has been such an important part of his life and ours, and we will always be so grateful for everything she has done for him.
I would wholeheartedly recommend Geany to anyone looking for a childminder. She is truly one in a million, and any family would be incredibly lucky to have her. ❤️
My son has just left Emma's to go to school after being with her for over 4 years and I couldn't have asked for anyone better. My son has thrived in a creative and nurturing environment, encouraging his creativity and giving him somewhere that he feels safe. He has grown into a confident, well spoken and funny young boy and I have to give a lot of praise to Emma for helping to bring out the best in him. I would choose Emma over and over again and will always recommend her.
Nicole was simply amazing with my daughter over the 2 and a half years she was with her. She’s caring, loving and creates so much fun. They went on lots of days out and even on days they didn’t there were always activities set up. Her communication is great and even now my daughter has been at school for a year she has kept in touch and arranged meet ups with my daughter and her friends she was there with.
I wish we’d found her earlier so my eldest could have attended too.
Having Dee as our son’s nanny during the six weeks of school summer holidays has been an absolute blessing. Because our son has SEND and requires extra support, finding the right person can be daunting, but Dee has been a complete godsend to us.
She is exceptionally kind, knows how to set the right boundaries, and consistently goes above and beyond to be helpful and make activities genuinely fun. Our son absolutely adores her, and it has been wonderful to watch him feel completely comfortable and be 100% himself around her.
We are so grateful we found her, and we already know she will be our go-to person for the upcoming school holidays and any future care we need.
Thank you so much, Dee—you are amazing!
Ilka
Friendly, loving and professional. My son thoroughly enjoyed being cared for by Shaheda for 9 months. We plan to stay in contact for any additional childcare needs. I found it so hard to trust someone to look after my child but I have built so much confidence and trust in Shaheda. Thank you so much for being an important part of my son’s life. He has learnt a lot.
Doreen has just completed a temporary stint for us working two full days a week looking after my 6 year old son and 2 year old daughter over the summer holidays (2026).
All I can say is that I am so glad we stumbled upon Doreen. She carried me through a long 9 week summer holiday keeping my two children busy with outings to the local library, the town’s splash park & playground as well as visiting various other playgrounds in our town (as per the request of my son). Doreen was very happy and capable to take them further afield but we chose to stay local for familiarity & to continue play sessions with new friends!
I was invariably home most of the time while Doreen had the children but was still able to get the jobs done that I needed as husband was abroad at various times of the holiday. My son likes to test boundaries and is very confident within his opinions however Doreen handled him like a champ and was firm but fair in how she dealt with him and the occasional tantrum/ resistance. She is highly experienced with children of all ages and it really showed with how she handled each of my children in a manner that suited their personality.
I would have no hesitation calling Doreen in future and we miss her already!
Samantha
Nicole was absolutely amazing in caring for my daughter for over three years, and I honestly don’t think I could ever put into words how grateful I am for everything she has done for my daughter and our family.
Leaving your little one for the first time is such a huge step, and I had so many worries and anxieties. Nicole made that transition so smooth and helped ease so many of my worries. From the very beginning, she kept me updated, listened to any concerns I had and always went above and beyond to reassure and support us. Knowing my daughter was in such a loving, nurturing and safe environment gave me a peace of mind that I will always be thankful for.
Nicole has always been incredibly helpful and supportive. When we were struggling with sleep, she was always there with advice, ideas and encouragement.
She has an amazing sensory corners and safe spaces where the children could go if they needed some quiet time, space to themselves or somewhere to regulate their emotions. She never made my daughter feel different or like she was a problem to be managed. Instead, she understood her, accepted her for who she was and helped her learn how to understand and manage her emotions in her own way.
Communication between Nicole and myself was fantastic. She always made sure we worked together and kept things consistent between home and the childminder setting, which made such a huge difference in helping my daughter feel secure and supported. I always felt listened to, and I knew we were working as a team to give my daughter the best possible support.
Nicole also played such a huge part in preparing my daughter for starting school. She helped develop her confidence, understanding, learning, communication and independence, but most importantly, she did all of this while allowing her to simply be a child — having fun, playing, exploring and feeling safe and heard.
Nicole so special is the genuine care she has for the children. She created a true home-from-home environment where my daughter felt safe, loved, understood and completely comfortable. She has been so much more than just a childminder to us.
