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 deeply grateful to Madihah Daycare for the exceptional care provided to our daughter, Nylah. From day one, the warmth and dedication of the staff have made us feel at ease, knowing our little one is in such loving hands. She has blossomed in this nurturing environment, enjoying engaging activities and forming wonderful friendships. Thank you, Madihah, for fostering her growth and happiness. We couldn’t ask for a better place for our daughter!
With heartfelt appreciation,
Shadia & Jermaine
I am very disappointed with the level of service and communication provided. My experience has raised serious concerns about the care being delivered. When I raised issues specifically after both of my young children reported that another child had been unkind toward them I found Binti to be rude and defensive rather than open and supportive. Effective communication and a willingness to address parental concerns are essential in any childcare setting, and unfortunately this was lacking. I am also concerned that nappies are not being changed frequently enough and that the children do not appear to be adequately fed while in care. These are basic standards that parents should be able to trust are consistently met. My partner and I initially chose a childminder because our work schedules are very demanding, and we expected a safe, attentive, and professional environment for our children. Sadly, our experience has not met those expectations. Given the seriousness of these concerns, we will be taking the appropriate steps to ensure that all children attending are safe and properly cared for.
Graham
Rachel has cared for Charlie since he was one, and we truly couldn’t have asked for better. She provides a warm, stimulating and nurturing environment where Charlie has really thrived. She is kind, vigilant and completely reliable, and he especially loves the regular outings she plans.
Oh wow where to begin… I needed a nanny on a short term basis for my 2 young children and I was so blessed to have found Charleen. She’s attentive, caring, playful, plays with the children in their world, constantly teaching them new skills and is an overall warm soul. You can tell children are drawn to her because she truly cares for them… this was evident to see in my children who kept asking when she will be back. My husband described her as a modern day Mary Poppins (we love Mary Poppins).
I had so much peace knowing my children were in great hands.
We have gained a new friend Charleen and she’s our first point of contact when we need a nanny again. I couldn’t recommend her more
Samia
Our little boy has been going to Amy’s for about 10 months now, and I honestly couldn’t be happier with the care she provides. Amy has created a warm, safe environment where my son truly feels at home.
Our boy absolutely loves his time there and always comes home very happy. At Amy's, food is cooked fresh every day. My boy often comes home telling me what he’s eaten and how much he enjoyed it. Amy also has a lovely garden where the children can safely enjoy lots of outdoor time.
One big difference I’ve noticed compared to when he previously attended nursery is that he always comes home clean, and he's generally been much less prone to the illnesses children often pick up in larger settings.
We don’t use English as our first language at home, but my son has been picking up so much English purely from being with Amy. His language has come on amazingly well.
We can’t thank Amy enough for the care, love, and attention she gives our son. We feel very lucky to have found her.
We’ve known Lisa for almost six months now and have been really happy with the care she provides. She’s warm, reliable and very engaging with our daughter. She spends quality time playing, reading and interacting with her, and it’s clear she genuinely enjoys what she does. Our daughter settled in quickly to their little routines going out to different in the local area, and she's always in such a good mood after their time together :)
Lisa has excellent communication too - updating us with msgs/videos/pics when with our daughter and also coordinating our bookings. We've really appreciated her flexibilty too - including squeezing some care for our daughter in at last min when our other arrangement fell through. Lisa is really easy to work with and we're so grateful we found her as we’ve all built a great relationship and trust over this time. We’d happily recommend her to other families looking for a caring and dependable nanny - it gives us real peace of mind knowing our daughter is with someone who is attentive and thoughtful.
We had an initial discussion and took my son to view the setting. He seemed really happy there and we were told there was availability, but I didn’t receive further communication after follow-up messages. I understand if circumstances change, it would have been courteous to state as such, rather than ignore messages.
My son was very confused as to why he wasn’t able to attend the setting again.
We have nothing but praise for Ilfat! She has been amazing with our Son and we have witnessed his confidence grow throughout his time at her setting.
Ilfat is attentive and caring. There is always an activity set out for the children to get stuck into. Ilfat keeps us updated throughout the day with what our child has been up to and is always checking our child's progress against the early years foundation stage which is great for keeping up with their development. My child looks forward to going to childminder and is so well looked after which is amazing as a working mum and so reassuring. I highly recommend Ilfat she has been amazing!
Nana is just fantastic. She started looking after my daughter she was 9 months old (she is now 4), and also looks after my son too since he was 10 months and is now 2. Nana has been amazing for our family and truly feels like an extension of it. She treats and cares for them as family.
From the start, Nana has been warm, calm and incredibly patient. She is always accommodating and supportive, and she’s helped the children feel safe, settled and confident in her care. As a parent, that reassurance means everything.
Nana’s communication is one of the biggest reasons we trust her so much. She keeps us updated about the children’s day and how they’re getting on (sending photos and regular updates), and she always makes time to talk things through and work as a team. She regularly reassures us about how she feels the children are progressing, and it’s clear she really understands them as individuals.
The range of activities Nana provides is brilliant and has had such a positive impact. She plans fun, varied days with things like craft activities, drawing and creative play, as well as puzzles and problem-solving games that really keep them engaged. She also spends time reading with them, helping build their interest in books and supporting their language – crucial having bilingual children. We love that she includes role play, which has really helped their confidence and imagination. Nana also takes them on outings in the local community (library, fire station, Christmas grotto, local children stay and play) giving them new experiences and helping them learn about the world around them in a safe and appropriate way.
Overall, Nana has been and still is a huge part of our children’s early years and we feel incredibly lucky to have her. I would recommend her without hesitation.
Caroline
My son has been with Sarah and Gary for almost a year now, and they have been nothing short of incredible. Their care, dedication, and genuine passion for what they do shine through every single day. They have supported my son in ways I couldn’t have imagined, and I’m truly grateful for the nurturing environment they’ve created.
My eldest attended a local private nursery, and looking back, I only wish I had known about Sarah and Gary sooner — I would have sent him to them in a heartbeat.
Mia
We feel incredibly lucky to have found Sophie and Sophie as our childminders. Our son started with them when he was just 7 months old and settled in so well. Now at two years old, he genuinely looks forward to going every day.
They both work incredibly hard to support his learning and development, and it’s been wonderful to see how much he has grown and thrived. They plan great activities and make a real effort to take the children to play groups and out on trips, which has helped build his confidence and social skills.
The support they offer to our whole family has been wonderful. They are kind, attentive, and truly invested in the children they care for. We have recently started sending our second baby as well, and she is already perfectly content and settled with them, which speaks volumes about their warmth and consistency.
We are so grateful for everything they do and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a caring, dedicated childminder.
Due to my inability to be organised, I left it too late to sign my son up to breakfast club when he started school in September, so in a panic I needed a childminder! Isoken (Sarah) was the first childminder I contacted due to her profile and availability to do school drop offs, once we met, I instantly knew my son would be in the best hands possible!
Sarah provides a clean, warm and welcoming setting for the children in her care, she is pleasant and highly knowledgeable! My son loves being with Sarah in the mornings and enjoys his short time there before leaving for the school run.
I honestly could not recommend Sarah anymore, I drop him off daily and do not feel the usual 'mom guilt' because he is happy & safe while there!
We brought our two year old to Isoken Sarah's setting, we were so nervous as my child has food allergies and she has never been in a childcare setting before. Sarah made getting to see her and the registration process smooth and easy, she was helpful at every stage and knowledge on things like how to add her on the tax free childcare account.
In terms of my daughter actually at Sarah's setting I cannot express how incredibly thoughtful she is. Sarah works so hard to keep the children engaged, to support their learning both academically and socially. She is kind, gentle and thoughtful in every activity. She gives full and informative handovers and she's always taking the children out and about to experience new things. She also always has lovely fresh fruit and vegetables available for the children to snack on and values a rainbow diet and healthy eating which we love.
I have watched my previously shy child blossom in Sarah's care, she is so confident and interested in other children and friendships for the first time ever. We are so lucky to have found Sarah and we recommend her to everyone. It is like a home away from home for my daughter who doesn't even think about separation just dives through the door knowing what excitement is ahead of her.
Ella
Heartfelt thanks to Fatma for the wonderful care she provided to my child over a long period of time.
She was always warm, caring, and easy to communicate with, and her flexibility made a big difference to our daily routine.
Alongside the pick‑up and drop‑off, she kindly offered a free meal, which showed her generosity and genuine care for children.
I truly appreciate everything she has done for my family, and I am grateful for the support she gave us a childminder.
If there were an award for turning everyday moments into magical ones, she would win it effortlessly. Our childminder isn’t just someone who watches children — she understands them, champions them, and brings out their brightest little sparks. She has this remarkable way of blending patience, creativity, and genuine warmth so that every day feels like a new adventure for the children in her care.
What makes her truly special is that you can see the difference in your child — the confidence, the laughter, the stories they can’t wait to tell when they get home. That kind of joy can’t be faked; it comes from feeling safe, valued, and loved. Trusting someone with your child is the biggest leap a parent makes, and with her, it never feels like a leap — it feels like the most natural, reassuring step.
We feel so lucky to have found Sam and her lovely family. She has been such a wonderful childminder to our two-year-old and provides a safe, fun and nurturing environment where our little boy has felt completely at home.
Communication has always been great, and we really appreciate the updates she gives us on what he’s been up to.
We couldn’t recommend her more highly!
Sam has been looking after our 2 year old son since September 2025. We have had nothing but a positive experience. She regularly takes the children out to playgroups or they go out on walks, to the park and even fruit and vegetable picking! Sam also keeps the children engaged by making crafts or cooking. Sam makes sure to keep us updated on what our son has been up to during the day and she is friendly and approachable. Our 2 year old enjoys going to Sam’s house and he comes home very happy and chatty. Thank you Sam.
Sarah has been the childminder for my daughter for the past year. My daughter was 6months old when she joined Sarah’s care setting and I could not ask for more.
My daughter absolutely adores Sarah, goes off happy, with a wave goodbye to me in the morning.
Sarah’s setting is not only educational, fun and structured, it is also warm, homely and a house full of love. My daughter idolises Sarah’s children, who are gentle and kind.
Sarah’s activities and themes with the children are well thought out and help progress my daughter in all aspects.
Sarah embraces my daughters ‘sassy-ness’, encourages her to be independent and to have a voice.
Childminders like Sarah are so rare and that is because she is more than a childminder, she goes above and beyond for the children in her care every day.
She is a fantastic childminder who consistently goes above and beyond. She is kind and patient, always attentive to each child’s individual needs, and extremely responsible. Communication is excellent, and we always feel confident that our child is safe, happy, and well cared for. We are very thankful to have found her.
I was really lucky to find Padma to look after my little girl. Though my child was going to Padma only 2 days a week , she seemed to be very attached to Padma. Padma is very loving and a caring child minder and we were really privileged to have her as our child minder.
