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.
Choosing someone to care for your child is such a huge decision, and from the very beginning we knew our daughter was in incredibly safe and loving hands as she has been so happy in Jolanta’s care. She has always looked forward to going, and that alone has been one of the biggest reassurances for us as parents. Over the last two years, we have watched her grow into such a confident, independent and sociable little girl, and Jolanta has been a very important part of that journey. What we have loved the most is that Jolanta has never simply “looked after” her. She has taken a genuine interest in who she is, what she enjoys and what she is learning at each stage. She has encouraged her to try things for herself, taught her to be considerate and polite, and given her the confidence to become more independent. She has also given us lots of little insights and advice along the way, which we have really valued as parents. There are so many memories from these two years that we will treasure, the crafts and little projects brought home, days spent outside, special celebrations and all the everyday moments that might seem small but have made up such a happy childhood for her. The photos and updates Jolanta has shared with us have been particularly lovely and have allowed us to feel part of her days. Most importantly, we have always felt that our daughter was genuinely known and cared about, rather than simply being one of the children in the setting. That is something incredibly special and not something we will ever take for granted. As she starts school, we feel a mixture of excitement and sadness. We know she is ready for this next step, but saying goodbye to Jolanta is genuinely emotional. She has been part of such a significant period of our daughter’s life, from being a very little girl to the confident four-year-old she is today.
Thank you, Jolanta, for all the patience, kindness, encouragement and love you have given her over the years. We feel very lucky that she had you as such an important part of her early years, and we will always look back on her time with you with enormous affection and gratitude. ❤️
We have been so lucky to have found Dionne and her team for our eldest (now at preschool) and her little sister now goes too. The vibes are excellent and our daughters have been so happy there. The team have a great balance of comfortable routine and a varied itinerary of outings to the library, playgrounds and further afield. They celebrate black history month, religious festivals, and create exciting and engaging themed activities. The food provided is wonderful and varied. 'Bare minimum' is not a concept familiar to Dionne! She consistently goes above and beyond in everything she does.
Communication is excellent - we receive written and photo documentation of the day, and Dionne is very responsive via message/ calls and chats at the start or end of the day if needed.
Our children were very well supported to settle in when they started at 9 months old. Our eldest stayed until she was 3 and it has been so bittersweet for her to grow out of Dionne's setting. We don't have family in the area but Dionne, Chrystal, Catherine and Raysha love our kids like family. We are so grateful for their efforts in helping our daughters grow up to be confident, happy little girls.
Our second daughter, Isabel, started with Tina when she was just over a year old. Having already experienced the outstanding care Tina provided to our eldest daughter, Aurelia, we had complete confidence in leaving Isabel in her care.
Where Aurelia was shy and reserved, Isabel was an even more sensitive child who found new situations, unfamiliar people and louder environments quite overwhelming. She often preferred to stay close to those she knew well and could be very reluctant to join in with new activities. As parents, it was incredibly important to find someone who would respect her temperament, help her feel safe and support her at her own pace.
From the very beginning, Tina created exactly that environment. Isabel quickly developed a strong bond with her and clearly felt secure, protected and understood in her care. Tina never rushed her or expected her to be something she wasn't. Instead, she patiently encouraged her confidence, celebrated small achievements and gently supported her to engage with the world around her.
Over the years, we have watched a remarkable transformation. The little girl who once found new situations intimidating has grown into a confident, sociable and outgoing child who enjoys making friends, joining activities and embracing new experiences. We have no doubt that Tina's nurturing approach, patience and encouragement have played a huge part in that development.
As with our eldest daughter, Isabel has benefited enormously from the wide variety of activities Tina provides. Whether exploring local parks and playgroups, enjoying creative activities at home, learning through play, celebrating seasonal events or spending time with children of different ages, every day offers opportunities to learn, grow and have fun. Tina understands how to balance education, play and independence in a way that feels natural and enjoyable for the children.
One of the things we value most is Tina's communication. She is organised, reliable and keeps parents informed, providing reassurance and consistency. It is clear how much thought, effort and care she puts into her work, and how genuinely invested she is in each child's wellbeing and development.
Having entrusted both of our daughters to Tina from infancy through to their transition into school, we can honestly say that she has had an enormously positive impact on their lives. She has provided not only exceptional childcare but also a safe, loving and stimulating environment in which they have both flourished. We would recommend Tina wholeheartedly to any family looking for a caring, experienced and dedicated childminder.
EmmaJeya
I honestly couldn’t recommend Nargis and her wonderful setting highly enough. My daughter has been cared for by Nargis since she was just six months old, and now, as she gets ready to start school, I feel incredibly lucky that she has spent these precious early years surrounded by so much love, care and support.
Nargis, Zahid and Sam have created such a warm, nurturing and professional environment. The focus on the children’s wellbeing and emotional development is second to none. My daughter has always felt completely safe, secure and loved there, which as a parent is everything you could possibly ask for.
At the same time, the children are given so many opportunities to learn and develop. My daughter is starting school already knowing her phonics and numbers, but it has never felt pressured or overly formal — learning is simply woven naturally into their days alongside playing, exploring and having fun.
One of the loveliest things has been watching the friendships she has made. She has grown up alongside a fantastic little group of children who genuinely care about one another, and I’m sure many of those friendships will continue through school and beyond.
Nargis and her family haven’t simply provided childcare; they have been a hugely important part of my daughter’s childhood. Handing your six-month-old baby over to someone else is an enormous act of trust, and I can honestly say I couldn’t have chosen a more loving pair of hands.
As we reach the end of nearly four wonderful years, I’m incredibly grateful to Nargis, Zahid and Sam for everything they have given my daughter. She is leaving as a happy, confident, caring little girl who is genuinely excited and ready for school — and they have played such a huge part in that.
I couldn’t have asked for more. ❤️
Geany is a wonderful childminder and her setting is so special. As a teacher myself I have always been very choosy about where my children go. Both of our daughters have been at Geanys over the years and sadly we have just said goodbye due to starting school. They both adored her & will never forget her! Geany and her team provide a caring & stimulating environment where the children flourish hugely. Geany is so skilled and adapts herself accordingly to each child & has such a special bond with all the children. She has a great garden that’s very well equipped for them to have daily fun in, an exciting m playroom with structured activities, and they all enjoy daily what’s in the box/music time/ story time activities as well as lots of art opportunities. They also have wonderful fresh, home cooked delicious food every day. Geany is one of a kind and any family is very lucky to have her in their lives. We would 100% recommend her. She is simply the best.
Ho Yin has been a lifesaver for our family and an incredible presence in my two daughters' lives.
She has looked after our daughters for one and a half year. She has helped us with school drop-offs and pick-ups, occasionally provided weekend care when we needed extra hands, and prepared healthy meals for the girls.
What makes Ho Yin truly special is her background in creative education. she keeps them genuinely engaged with simple arts & crafts, and drawing.
We would recommend her to any family looking for a trustworthy, dedicated, and highly professional nanny.
We couldn't recommend Katie highly enough. She was a wonderful nanny to our family and quickly became someone we trusted completely with our children.
She's caring, kind, reliable, and genuinely invested in the children's happiness and wellbeing. She created a lovely balance of fun, activities, and routine, and the children always looked forward to spending time with her.
Chloe is the most incredible childminder and we have nothing but highly positive praise from the 18 months our little boy spent in her care. She is so creative and resourceful and there are always new and exciting experiences for the children. Chloe is amazing at taking the children out on trips - from the local library, park and woods, to museums in Central London! Our son genuinely felt part of Chloe's family, taking part in their daily routines and developing friendships with the other children (and Ralphie the dog!) at the setting. We feel so incredibly lucky that our little boy has had this start to his education and life outside our family unit. He has developed his confidence and learnt so much, and know it has set him up perfectly for nursery, school and beyond! Thank you Chloe!
My son started with Vicci at just 7 months old, and now, four years later, he's off to school: confident, kind, and so ready for the next step. Watching him grow from "baby L" to an energetic toddler and now a big boy who sets a gentle example for the younger children has been one of the real joys of these past few years, and so much of that is down to this nursery.
What makes this setting special is that it's a genuine family environment. Vicci runs it alongside her two sons, Khai and Beau, who both work there, while her other two children and her husband often pop in to say hello to the kids. Even the family dog is part of everyday life there. It never feels institutional; it feels like being looked after by people who actually love your children. Vicci is like a second mum to my kids. I'll never forget picking up my son early one day when he had a fever, and finding him cuddled in her arms, comforted, the whole time until I arrived. Khai and Beau are brilliant with the children as well, always inventing new games and keeping things fun, engaging, and fresh.
Being a small, mixed age setting also meant my daughter, who joined at 8 months, got to spend her days alongside her big brother. They've become close friends because of it, while still each having their own friendships within the group, which is a real bonus of the mixed age approach.
The activities strike a lovely balance between free play and Montessori-like learning. The kids also get to spend a lot of time in the garden, weather allowing, which is such a contrast to larger nurseries where outdoor time is often limited to fixed timeslots. My son loved the summer pool parties, with ice lollies and water guns, and at Christmas the children get an exciting programme including a Christmas lunch and a visit from Santa. I can genuinely say my son is walking into school well prepared, both academically and emotionally. I'm just glad my daughter still has two more years here before we have to say our own goodbye, which I know will be a hard one.
Highly recommend this nursery to any family looking for somewhere that feels like an extension of home.
I highly recommend Seda as a maternity nanny. Seda is a professionally trained NICU nurse who lived with us for six months to care for our newborn baby. As a new mother, Seda stepped in immediately to show us the ropes and ensure our baby ate and slept well from the outset. Seda oversaw her sleeping schedule and also proactively helped us to cure our baby’s nappy rash. As well as being highly skilled with young babies, Seda is also incredibly flexible and accommodating when it comes to scheduling and was happy to work longer hours and incorporate last minute changes as required. We really appreciated it.
Seda is also incredibly tidy; each morning I would visit the kitchen to hear music and laughter in the background and all of our daughters things neat and tidy from the previous evening.
Overall, I would highly recommend Seda and would be happy to discuss her skills further if required.
Jo M
Our son has been going to Susan for about two years now, and we feel so lucky to have found her. He is growing into a curious and independent toddler thanks to Susan, her partner, and the lovely bunch of children she looks after. He enjoys going to her every day, doing lots of different activities, and always comes home with a smile.
She is very passionate about her work and is always flexible when we need it. She has great experience and has been helping us enormously as first-time parents.
Marilyn was great with our newborn while I was at a wedding for three days. She was caring and calm, which made leaving our little one so much easier. I was able to pop back every couple of hours to check in, and Marilyn sent photos in between to reassure a new mum! We felt very comfortable knowing our baby was in such capable hands. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Marilyn!
RuthNewt
We were incredibly lucky to have had Aunty Row recommended by family. She was a wonderful childminder for our daughter, A. Aunty Row cared for A from just 6 months old to until nearly 4, when we moved to Yorkshire, and during that time she became so much more than a childminder — she and her family became a true home from home for A.
The care, warmth and love A received was exceptional. A absolutely adored Aunty Row and her family, and it was clear how happy, safe and settled A was in their care. She has created a wonderful environment for the children to play learn and grow in her home and the large garden is exceptional, providing so much space and opportunity for outdoor play and exploration.
As A got older, we were also really impressed with the learning environment and the way A was encouraged and supported in developing the skills and confidence needed for starting school. Aunty Row provided a fantastic balance of learning, play and social development from A being a baby right through.
We couldn’t recommend Aunty Row highly enough. We will always be incredibly grateful for the love, care and wonderful memories they gave A. It was very difficult to say goodbye when we moved away. A is a very confident and happy child and a large part of that is down to Aunty Row.
We honestly cannot recommend Jo, Vicki and Donna highly enough. Our daughter was with them from 9 months old until she turned 3.5, and during that time they became such a special and important part of her life.
From the very beginning, we knew she was safe, happy and incredibly well cared for. The setting truly felt like a home from home, with such a warm, loving and nurturing atmosphere. The experiences they provided, the setting, teaching and activities were all fantastic, and it was wonderful to see how much she learned, developed and blossomed while in their care.
Their kindness, patience and genuine love for our daughter were something else. We always felt completely at ease knowing she was in such wonderful hands. Communication was also excellent throughout, and we were always kept up to date and felt very involved in her time with them.
We were genuinely so sad when it was time for her to leave, which really says everything. They gave her such a wonderful start and created so many happy memories that we will always treasure.
We are incredibly grateful for everything they did for our daughter and would highly, highly recommend them to any family looking for caring, nurturing and exceptional childcare. ❤️
Its been an year now using Zainab’s childminder services. My son is not an easy kid to settle with someone, but we loved the care, love and support they gave to ismail. My other sons also go theirs during vacation time, and they have started loving this place more than their own house. The environment, cleanliness, food and quality of care they provide is remarkable. I specially want to mention aunt Ashi, Zainab and sister Bushra for their tremendous effort in the grooming of the kids who comes there. Highly recommended for for the working parents.
My daughter attended this nursery last year and she absolutely loved it. The staff honestly feel like family, they genuinely care about the children and are very knowledgeable, you can ask for their support with anything. My daughter came on leaps and bounds and they supported her so well with her separation anxiety. We miss you all! I’d recommend it to anyone.
My son has attended this nursery since he was 11 months old. He is now 2 and half. He absolutely loves it and has made so much progress since joining. The team are lovely and have some much care and passion for their job. My son has a great relationship with all of them and has made lots of friends whilst being there. There is a lovely garden and they go on walks occasionally, which my son tells me about all the time. I couldn’t recommend the nursery enough.
Jessica was lovely, reliable and very flexible with timings, which made everything so much easier while we were staying at the hotel. She completely understood our routine and regularly checked on both babies while they were sleeping, which made us feel comfortable and reassured. She was also very responsive and easy to communicate with. We would definitely use Jessica again and highly recommend her!
Aman