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.
I feel completely at ease dropping my two children with Erum. They come back happy and are excited for the next day due to the myriad of activities that aid them in all aspects such as sensory, motor skills and creativity and cognition.
The attention to detail is also great as she creates activities based on their interests and my two very introverted anxious kids quickly built a relationship with her and staff.
Will definitely recommend for all ages.
Francesca cared for our daughter from infancy until she started nursery and has been an exceptional nanny. She is warm, reliable, patient and genuinely passionate about childcare. She built a wonderful bond with our daughter, supporting her development through engaging activities, outings and plenty of fun, while also introducing her to Italian through songs, books and everyday conversation. Francesca gave us complete confidence that our daughter was safe, happy and loved, and she was also an incredible support to us as first-time parents, always offering reassurance and practical advice. We are only saying goodbye because our daughter is starting nursery, and we would recommend Francesca without hesitation to any family looking for a caring, trustworthy and dedicated nanny.
Sophie
We couldn't have asked for a better nanny than Helen. She joined our family when our boys were just 4 and 6, and over the past two years she has become such an important part of their lives.
Helen is incredibly kind, calm and seemingly endlessly patient, creating a home environment where the boys feel safe, happy and encouraged to explore. She has a wonderful way of making learning fun, whether that's through imaginative art projects, painting, poster-making or introducing them to new foods with her famous "Bush Tucker Trials"—which have become a family favourite!
She is also a fantastic cook and has helped broaden the boys' tastes enormously. One of the things we have appreciated most is the support she has given them with their reading. She has nurtured both their confidence and enthusiasm for books, and we've seen such wonderful progress over the past two years.
Helen is reliable, thoughtful, creative and genuinely invested in our boys' development. She has cared for them as though they were her own, and we have always had complete confidence that they were not only safe, but happy, stimulated and loved while in her care.
Any family would be incredibly fortunate to have Helen. We recommend her wholeheartedly and without hesitation.
Prue
Maddie has been great helping our daughter, who is in year 5, with her homework, particularly with Maths and English.
She built a rapport really quickly and my daughter is always happy to spend time doing her homework with Maddie, which is certainly not the case with her parents!
Maddie is very conscientious and the communication between us has always been excellent. We’d highly recommend.
Matt
My son joined Pegah's setting when he was around one year old, and it has now been almost two years.
Before choosing Pegah, I visited six different childcare settings. The moment I visited hers, I knew I had found exactly what I had been looking for.
To me, choosing childcare for a child under four is about much more than finding somewhere safe for them to spend the day. It is about choosing a place where they will be loved and cared for as if they were with family. Pegah, Mehdi, and their wonderful team truly provide that kind of environment.
Originally, our son attended nursery three days a week and spent two days with Pegah. When he turned two, he surprised us by saying that he didn't want to go to nursery anymore and wanted to go to Pegah's every day instead. We listened to him, and since then he has attended five days a week. For a two-year-old to express that preference so clearly says more than any review ever could.
Every day, I share the beautiful photos Pegah takes with our extended family. We have a very large family, and almost everyone comments on how amazed they are by the incredible experiences the children have.
They explore Richmond Park searching for wildlife, listen to stories about bees at Kew Gardens, watch swans and ducks at the Wetland Centre before enjoying the splash park, visit zoos and farms to learn about animals, and discover countless parks, museums, and nature spots around Richmond. Honestly, thanks to Pegah, my son has explored more of London than my husband and I have! Every evening, our whole family looks forward to seeing the day's photos. They have become some of our most treasured memories.
Pegah has also created the most wonderful home and garden for the children. This summer, they even built a little "car wash" in the garden where the children could splash around and play with water for hours. Every birthday is thoughtfully celebrated with beautiful decorations that make each child feel special.
One of my favourite memories was last Christmas. Pegah and Mehdi spent weeks transforming their home into a magical Christmas wonderland, complete with a gingerbread house, Santa's sleigh, and so many thoughtful little details. I honestly remember thinking that if I could be a child again, I would want to spend Christmas there too.
Even on days when they stay at home, which actually isn't very often because Pegah places such a strong emphasis on outdoor learning and exploration, there is never a shortage of engaging activities. there is never a shortage of engaging activities. My son regularly comes home proudly carrying little cakes he has baked, paintings he has created, and all kinds of crafts. For Mother's Day, Father's Day, and other special occasions, the children make heartfelt handmade gifts. Every single activity reflects the incredible amount of thought, care, and creativity that Pegah puts into what she does.
What I appreciate most is that Pegah truly sees each child as an individual. She understands that every child develops differently and creates an environment where they can grow with confidence while providing them with wonderful experiences and opportunities.
Since joining her setting, I have watched my son become more confident, cheerful, imaginative, and sociable. His language has developed remarkably, and he now happily introduces himself to new children and makes friends with ease. Watching his confidence grow has been one of the greatest joys for us as parents.
Every morning, dropping him off at Pegah's front door, and every evening, watching him run out with the biggest smile on his face, fills both my husband and me with happiness and reassurance.
Meeting Pegah and Mehdi has truly been one of the greatest blessings for our family. They have supported not only our son's development, but also our journey as first-time parents, giving us confidence, reassurance, and complete peace of mind.
I don't really think of what they provide as simply childcare anymore. It feels as though they have become part of our family. But if I had to describe it as a service, I can honestly say it is the service we have been happiest to pay for, and without question the best value we have ever received.
Yufei
Jackie looked after my daughter one day a week for just over a year. But she has also looked after my son for 2 years previously. Jackie has been absolutely brilliant, and my kids loved going. So much arts and crafts happen, and their development since going has been incredible. My children have both left now to start big school but I’d highly recommend Jackie to anyone needing her service.
Our family is visiting in London for the summer and my wife and I wanted to go out for dinner without the kids for one night. We found Helen and she was amazing. Kept our 3 kids well entertained (without devices) and in bed before we got home. All before 9pm. Helen came prepared, ask about our kids before coming and brought arts and crafts bits to keep them focused on a task and curious. Helen is very friendly and has a very motherly demeanor. She is calm and exerts a peaceful energy. Our kids are already asking if she can come back to help again before we leave for the summer. Needless to say, we will ask for Helen if and whenever she is available. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a short-term or last minute nanny.
Lizzie has been warm and welcoming to our boy for over 4 years, providing not just an education but a kind and positive relationship. Both myself and my wife often refer to Lizzie as our boy’s ’second mother’. We are kept up to date on a daily basis with messages and pictures so that, as parents we can share in the learning of our children. The setting is ideal, with beautiful countryside and garden that provides hands on learning and fun activities. She provides healthy and nutritious home-cooked meals for the children in her care and to see the progress that our son has made during his time there has made us see how ready he is to begin school in September. We are that impressed with her services that we are sending our daughter there next year. Our son is already excited to see you at his little sister’s pick ups. Thank you for everything you’ve done Lizzie :)
Mandy and Kev were out daughters childminders for 10 years. They were more than childminders to us, they were like family. I can't recommend them both enough.
Both of our children have attended various nurseries, but when we decided to move our youngest, we changed to a child minder instead. We are so glad we found Amy and feel extremely lucky to have found a place with her. Our youngest was 2 when he moved and his speech and language has flourished with Amy. In the space of a couple of months, he went from saying the odd word to speaking in full sentences. He is excited to go to Amy’s house in the morning and is very bubbly and chatty about his day once he gets home. We have also seen an improvement in our son’s understanding and curiosity, and he has made some lovely friends. Amy provides lots of stimulation and learning activities for the children and Edward particularly loves playing in her garden on the slides and trucks. Amy works with other childminders in the area and our son enjoys going to play with the other children.
We would recommend Amy to other parents looking for childcare and have been very pleased with our child’s progress and happiness in her care.
Hkirkman
My daughter loves it when I say she is going to see shenique, she is really kind and easygoing but very professional and assertive. She plays and keeps my child stimulated and knows how to handle her. She keeps me updated with pictures and messages. Her home is a safe environment for children and she is a fantastic help to us. Thank you shenique
Holly
We have a very young baby (7 months now) and Jess has been an absolute treasure since we contracted her services.
She's so good with our little one! She focuses on chemistry first and then takes care to ensure the baby is well fed, well entertained and walked (in a pram).
She does everything I would do with her, including nappy changes and songs!
I can't recommend her enough and our baby agrees.
We're now on our third week and we want to continue with Jess as long as we can :)
Ps. She is as punctual as a German and very tidy
Thank you
Iulia
During a very difficult period for our family, my wife has been struggling with depression, while I have been trying to work from home and take care of our daughter on my own. We were looking for support and reliable childcare to help us get through this challenging time.
Unfortunately, our request was rejected by CJ One. We only mentioned that we might consider switching to nursery in the future, but we also would be happy to continue with their service for as long as they could provide the right support for our family.
We were disappointed that our situation did not seem to receive much understanding or flexibility. It felt as though the focus was more on protecting long-term financial interests rather than offering a helping hand to a family going through a difficult period.
Saffiya is an experienced, qualified, dedicated, hardworking, honest, punctual and intelligent care giver. She has been tutoring my autistic non-verbal son for a while, and we have already started seeing improvements in his speech, learning, behaviour, self help and motor skills.
This is because she puts a lot of effort and insight into her work. She is a good listener and a good communicator, and resonates with our thoughts.
I would like to continue longterm collaboration with her for my son's progress. And I totally recommend her.
Our son started attending Pegah’s when he was 12 months. I was really nervous about him going to childcare and couldn’t be happier that we found Pegah and the wonderful childcare she offers. There are really no words to explain how great I think Pegah is, but I’ll try…
Pegah, Medhi and her team are incredible with the children. It is clear that they love the children and they are looked after with absolute love and care in a wonderful home and nurturing environment.
There are amazing trips almost every day to a huge variety of places which are enriching for the children: the local farm, Kew Gardens, the Wetlands Centre, soft play. Every afternoon Pegah arranges amazing activities for the children, based on different themes each week (for example, for “ocean week” they made and painted a wonderful seascape, and since “bee week” my son has adored seeing bees). She clearly spends a huge amount of time and energy planning and executing the activities for the children and I’m amazed every week at what she plans for them.
Pegah puts love and care into the food the children eat and I’m always impressed by the wonderful homemade menu she creates for the children. There is never anything unhealthy or processed.
Pegah has managed to help us along the way with what feels like incredible individualised care, such as helping with his naps and helping him to settle when he started.
Overall, we couldn’t be happier with Pegah and what she offers. I don’t see any other childcare which comes close to offering what Pegah does and I would recommend her to anyone who wants a loving and enriching environment for their child
We honestly could not have hoped for a better childminder. From the very beginning, she has been caring, kind, professional, and incredibly organised, giving us complete confidence that our son is in the best possible hands.
She has such a natural way with children, and our son absolutely loves spending time with her. It’s wonderful to see how happy, comfortable, and excited he is every time he goes. She takes the time to understand his personality and always makes him feel safe, valued, and encouraged.
Her communication with us is excellent, and it’s clear how much thought and effort she puts into planning activities and creating a nurturing environment where children can learn, play, and develop. Nothing ever feels rushed or overlooked.
As parents, there is no greater reassurance than knowing your child is being cared for by someone who genuinely loves what they do. We trust her completely and feel incredibly lucky to have found her.
We would recommend her without hesitation to any family looking for a childminder. She has exceeded all of our expectations, and we are so grateful for everything she does.