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.
Both of our boys started with Catherine when they were just over one year old and stayed with her until school age. We often hear other parents say that we have the best childminder in the area, and we know this to be true. We feel very lucky.
Our boys love Catherine. They are happy every day and always receive excellent care. She is loving, nurturing, gentle, kind, and calm.
Our boys also attend Talbot Nursery a few days a week to become familiar with the school environment, but they are more relaxed and be themselves when they are with Catherine. The children have opportunities to go out every day, whether it’s running around in the park, visiting Temple Newsam, Meanwood Farm, or going to local libraries. They all love these trips.
We are very grateful and thankful for the care you provide for our boys, Catherine.
Our son has been attending Cherished Cubs for 4 months and is absolutely thriving there. Each morning he is excited to go and never wants to leave. He is learning so many new skills every day and he settled in so well and so quickly due to the nurturing nature of the setting. We can’t thank you enough for looking after our son and providing him with such valuable experiences and learning.
Paige
When Rahma opens the door each morning, she does so with genuine warmth, love, and passion for the children and families she cares for. It is immediately clear that she was truly meant for this profession.
With 4 children aged 7 and under, we have experienced a number of childcare settings, but we feel incredibly fortunate to have found Rahma. She has been an invaluable support in helping us manage our busy and sometimes challenging family logistics. Nothing is ever too much trouble for her — whether it’s drop-offs, pick-ups, or caring for our youngest, everything is done with such care, enthusiasm, and professionalism. We are so grateful to have her as part of our extended family.
Our baby absolutely adores Rahma — always smiling and reaching out for her. Beyond providing care to the highest standard, Rahma offers an exceptional curriculum filled with engaging, well-planned activities that support all areas of development. It is clear that every activity has purpose, and we have seen such a positive impact on our child’s confidence, learning, and independence.
Rahma is also an excellent communicator. She consistently keeps us informed with updates, photos, and videos, giving us a real insight into our child’s day. She takes the time to track his progress carefully and shares clear next steps, which reassures us that our child is not only happy but thriving and developing exactly as he should.
Her knowledge and experience truly stand out. Whenever we have concerns — whether it’s sleep, development, or minor illnesses — Rahma is always on hand with thoughtful advice and reassurance. Thanks to her consistent routines and guidance, our baby now sleeps so well and settles independently, which has made a huge difference for our family.
We trust Rahma completely with our child and would choose her again without hesitation. She is reliable, dedicated, and always puts the needs of the children and families first. It is rare to find someone so hardworking, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring.
Thank you, Rahma, for everything you do — we couldn’t ask for better care.
We are delighted to provide this reference for our nanny, who has been with our family for the past year and will be leaving us at the end of July due to a change in our family's circumstances.
During her time with us, she has cared for our youngest child with warmth, attentiveness, and genuine affection, while also reliably taking our two older children to and from school each day. She is consistently punctual, highly dependable, and brings a calm, positive presence to our home.
She is kind, caring, and thoughtful in all aspects of her work, and has become a much-valued part of our family. She also prepares delicious meals, which the children always look forward to.
We are truly sad to be losing her, and we cannot recommend her highly enough to any future family.
Please feel free to contact us if you require any further information.
David
Karyn has been providing wraparound care and babysitting for my 5yo and 7yo for 3 years now. She is very kind, compassionate and caring and loves sitting reading, doing crafts, colouring and playing games with them both. She is trustworthy and flexible - recommend for any family needing someone for their little ones!
Rachel G
I’ve recently been in touch with Jane while looking for childcare for my little one, and she has been nothing but warm, kind and incredibly professional. She took the time to explain everything clearly and was so thoughtful and understanding about our situation. Even though we couldn’t take up a place with her, I came away with such a positive impression of her experience, honesty and genuine care. Any family who joins her setting will be very lucky.
Maria
Sam is truly an exceptional childminder. Her setting is nurturing and really encourages creative and outdoor play, and she offers a variety of nutritious meals. Unfortunately for me, her setting was always completely full (with good reason) when I needed full-time childcare, but I was lucky enough to get a spot for her to collect my daughter after school as she settled into reception. Sam has a very gentle style, and settling in was a breeze. It was a great comfort knowing my daughter would be going to Sam's 'home away from home' and she made some great friends there. She also convinced my completely 'beige' diet child to try some fruit, veg, and curry that she would never eat with me, so I was very impressed! Sam's communication was excellent and thoughtful - setting up a group chat with me and my husband so we could both be in the loop. She's very organised! I also know others who have used her setting for years and speak so highly of her. I can't recommend her highly enough.
Laura S
We couldn’t be happier with the care our child receives. From the very beginning, we saw how caring, calm and nurturing Rusna was. Our child struggled to settle with another childminder so we had to look for another one very quickly. We were worried about how it would go starting again, but he loved her from the get go! She creates a warm, safe, and nurturing environment where children feel comfortable, valued, and excited to learn. Her husband is very lovely too, my son loves them all and is always looking forward to seeing them!
Every day is filled with engaging activities, creativity, and confidence. We’ve seen such positive growth in our child, both socially and emotionally, which we truly believe is down to her patience, dedication, and kindness.
She always cooks very good meals for them, to the point our child prefers now her food over ours!
Communication is excellent, we have always been kept informed about our child’s day, milestones, and any concerns, which gives us great peace of mind. It’s a big relief knowing our child is in such capable and caring hands.
We highly recommend her to any parent looking for reliable, attentive, and genuinely outstanding childcare and I would be happy to speak to any parent that may have further questions.
Miri has been an absolute gem with our 2 year old. She keeps him engaged and learning throughout the day, takes him out to parks and playgrounds, handles meals and naps with ease, and has such a warm, engaging presence that he's completely obsessed with her. As someone who works from home, I couldn't ask for more - she's trustworthy, attentive, and has given us both the confidence that he's in the best hands.
reety
We honestly feel so lucky to have found Bercu. She’s been looking after our two toddlers for the past five months, and we couldn’t be happier.
From day one, she made them feel safe, settled, and excited to go each day—which says everything. She’s so caring and patient, and really understands them as individuals. We’ve seen such a lovely boost in their confidence and happiness since being with her.
We trust her completely, which means everything as parents. We’d absolutely recommend her to anyone.
Thank you for everything Bercu!
We are so grateful for the care our daughter receives. She is always happy to go and has grown so much in confidence and independence since starting. The environment is warm, safe, and nurturing, and communication is always excellent. We would highly recommend her to any parent looking for a caring and reliable childminder.
Miss Minna has been working with my daughter for over a year, and I honestly can’t recommend her highly enough. She has supported her with maths in a way that has not only improved her understanding, but also significantly boosted her confidence and independence.
Miss Minna is calm, patient, and incredibly nurturing. She creates a safe and encouraging environment where my daughter feels comfortable to try, make mistakes, and learn. In the lead up to SATs, her 1:1 support has been invaluable in helping my daughter feel more prepared and self-assured.
We’re so grateful for the positive impact she’s had both academically and emotionally.
Gemma came into our lives with my daughter when she was aged 1 she is now almost 18 and still remembers her days with Gemma, she not only built memories but friendships for life as she was taught how to socialise and manage relationships in a healthy way. It was a no-brainer when 7 years later I had my son who went to Gemma 4 days a week at 16 weeks old - going back to work is tough but I was lucky that I never had to worry about where he was or what he was doing as he was always looked after by Gemma as if he were her own…. I was always kept well informed and communication was easy, photographs of moneys in his day would make my day, He stayed with Gemma until he was almost 5 and starting primary school! Gemma teaches children so many skills from verbalising and communicating their feelings to arts/crafts and movement. I was always amazed at her imagination and focus on making every activity child-centered. Gemma’s ability to support the whole family is second to none, the setting is perfect as a home from home - comfortable and safe. Gemma strives to ensure every day is full but with a careful and consistent routine.
My children would not be the people they have become without Gemma’s love and influence - and I am forever grateful to her for that.
Jo has been caring for my 4 year old for the last 3 years and I can’t rate her highly enough. My son settled in super quickly and loves going each day.
Jo is always thinking of fun activities and adventures for the children to enjoy, from days out to the zoo, to fun indoor learning that my son is always excited to share with me.
Jo is supporting my son to transition to primary in September, including making sure he has all the support in place with his SEN needs. She’s amazing!
Scarlet has been looking after our one year old for us and we couldn't be happier. She is punctual, professional and reliable. Very clean and tidy. Our little boy took to her very quickly and settled very well with her. He is an energetic little baby and with Scarlet around he is never bored. She is a lot of help around the house as well. I feel supported and at peace with her as our nanny.
I highly recommend her and feel lucky to have found someone who fits so well with our family.
I entrusted my 9 month old to Bels Daycare and it was the best thing I’ve done - he developed in bounds in 3 short months and learnt so many new things! No crying on drop off or pick up, he was always so content.
My favourite was seeing him do messy play, getting pics him with the biggest smile on his face as he learnt new textures, colours and skills, he really tried so many new things.
We were very sad to leave Bels as we’re moving out of London, but so thankful that our baby boy will be ready for nursery wherever we go next!
Sabine
Our 2yo son absolutely loves going to Jo’s. He settled in so quickly and is always chatty and happy when we pick him up - it’s a joy hearing him babble about his day. Jo’s calm, patient, caring, and fun approach with the children is wonderful to see and gives us real peace of mind while we’re at work - the kids love her! Whenever I’ve asked Jo for advice, she’s been incredibly knowledgeable and helpful, which I’ve really appreciated. I can’t recommend her highly enough - the range of activities she offers (the zoo, cathedral, various museums etc etc) and the nurturing environment she creates, both personally & in her home, are truly exceptional. We feel so lucky to have found her. (We’ve been with Jo from September 2025 when we moved to Winchester)
Thank you so much for all your help,
We have been working with Miss Minna for over a year now and I can say she is an amazing teacher,she is very calm and very friendly.
My son has is hyperactive and he can't stay to work more than 5 minutes evan at school is struggling a lot but with Miss Minna s help he is getting to work for 1 h i don't know how she managed but she does a great job.
Thank you for everything
I have 2 young children who are cared for by Lucy and Lelia and my experience has been wonderful. They are both kind, warm and nurturing and my boys can't wait to spend their day with them. Communication is great and I feel they will do whatever they can to replicate a similar environment and routine to their home. Activities are thoughtful and fun and the setting provides a relaxed and homely environment where children can thrive. Both Lucy and Lelia are very experienced professionals and take their role in the children's lives seriously, ensuring a high standard of care is provided. I have total peace of mind and security that my children are safe and supported. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone!
We were in Cambridge for a wedding and our 9mo old needed looking after for the day. It was the first time she’d been looked after by someone else and we’re so glad that was Karla! I’ve never seen my baby take to anyone so quickly; she was kept happy and engaged all day and we received plenty of updates. Karla even managed to get her down for the night! I cannot recommend her enough. You really couldn’t ask for more, you can tell she works with and loves kids :)