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 always have been unsure about childminders as i was worried that there is higher risk of lack of structure or reliability only for 1 person. Since there was an issue with a nursery my son attended and they started cutting the days and high staff turnovers I reached out to Loretta and she was able to provide a full time space. The transfer was really easy and he loved it there since day 1. Loretta also helped with all the admin bits which makes life easier.
Loretta has been great and i can see that my son has learnt and develeoped a lot more than in nursery. He has picked up good manners and has developed his speech a lot better which i think is because of what activities Loretta does with kids and the attention she has for them. He also enjoys spending time with the other kids and always speaks about them and miss them.
He is so exited every day to go to her house and is ready for a fun filled day. There are so many activities the kids are going, parks, trains, fire station, farm, doing a lot of arts & crafts and also they are learning about personal care, numbers etc. They even have a PE day which my son always is so exited about.
I can’t imagine better childminder than Loretta. She is lovely and very kind. Every child who has an opportunity to be part of Lorretas group will be well looked after and parents will have peace in their mind.
Her home feels very calm and relaxed which was giving good wibes from the 1st time I visited. Loretta also provides many photos on daily basis and you have opportunity to see what they have been doing.
I would highly recomend Loretta to anybody who is after safe, caring & fun filled environment. 😊
We feel incredibly lucky to have found such a wonderful childminder for our child. From the very beginning, she showed an exceptional level of empathy and care towards every child, taking the time to understand their individual needs, personalities and interests, and responding to each of them in their own unique way.
She always knew when a child needed comfort and was incredibly patient in giving them as much reassurance and affection as they needed. She created an environment where the children felt genuinely safe, understood and cared for.
The food she prepared was also fantastic, and we genuinely credit her with helping our child develop such a positive relationship with food. They became interested in trying all sorts of foods and were always eager to try something new - something we are incredibly grateful for.
She also made sure the children had plenty of opportunities to explore and experience the world outside the setting. Weather permitting, they would regularly spend time outdoors, including trips to local playgrounds, parks and other places in the area. This gave them the chance to be active, curious and discover new things beyond the setting itself.
What stood out to us most was how she nurtured curiosity in the children. She encouraged them to explore, ask questions, discover things for themselves and take an interest in the world around them. At the same time, she fostered such a lovely sense of community between the children. They became a close, compassionate little group, learning to look out for and care about one another.
She also struck a wonderful balance between warmth and clear boundaries. Her rules were transparent and consistently applied, and she was firm when needed, while always remaining fair, calm and caring. The children knew what was expected of them, which helped create a secure and predictable environment without ever taking away from the warmth and fun of the setting.
She understood how important consistency and routine are for children. She made sure that the routines at her setting remained dependable and consistent, giving our child a safe and familiar place to return to every day. Knowing that, even when things at home might feel chaotic or uncertain, our child would have the same calm, safe and reassuring environment with her gave us an enormous sense of comfort as parents.
Looking back, choosing her as our childminder was genuinely one of the best decisions we feel we could have made for our child. She gave them so much more than excellent childcare — she gave them a safe space to grow, learn, explore, build relationships and become more confident and compassionate. We will always be incredibly grateful for the care, stability and love she gave our child.
She was very good with my kid. I liked her work and presence. But she is extremely unprofessional and unreliable. She confirmed to stick with me as her previous employer was not giving certainty of continuity. 3 days into thr work she tells me she fell down stairs and has been in emergency. I assumed it's genuine. As she said she will rest over the weekend and come from next week. I paid her for the 3 days. And after 5 days I am still sitting here with no response and nobody at my door to work for me. I was very open in asking whether or not she can come. In those 5 days I could have looked for someone else. It's not like she lost her money to someone else. She could have just been honest with me. Now I dont have anyone to look after my kid on a working day. So I highly discourage you from hiring her.
Superia
Lydia has been a God send. She is extremely committed to providing the best service for the children and parents. Our son absolutely adored her and the time he spent at precious Gems. We had tried other nurseries before and this was the fist time we saw our son genuinely happy even at drop offs. His days were filled not just with play but we saw him blossom academically.
Lydia and team are absolute superstars and we can't thank them enough. Such a shame we moved house otherwise we would still be there.
Sarah and Beth looked after our daughter for 3 years, since she was 10 months old. We loved the fact that it was home from home, and lots of 1 on 1 time. We had plenty of communication from them - photos sent and craft work sent home which was lovely to see. They provided great food/snacks which our daughter enjoyed. Part way through i changed my job and they were very accommodating to my new shifts and fitting childcare around them. Thankyou so much for the care you provided!
Gosia has looked after both my children and she was very good with them.She is lovely,patient and very caring.Both my children loved and still love her because she played a huge part in making their life happy and comfortable while they were in her care.She is lovely and I would sum it up by saying childcare is her calling,she is so good at what she does and the children love her .
Noreen has looked after my baby on several occasions, and I couldn’t recommend her highly enough. She is kind, caring, professional, and genuinely attentive to my little one’s needs.
From the very first day, she built my trust and made me feel completely at ease. She has quickly become my go-to babysitter whenever I need someone to look after my baby. She takes the time to understand my baby’s routines and habits, and is always willing to be helpful and supportive.
She also keeps me updated while I’m away, which means so much to me, especially as I’m quite sensitive and naturally worry when I’m not with my baby.
I would highly recommend Noreen to anyone looking for a trustworthy, caring, and reliable babysitter.
Sara Kvr
We have had our two girls with Karen for over a year now and could not be more impressed.
She constantly shows patience and love to our little ones, sings songs, bakes amazing cakes with them, and gives them memorable outings.
We were a little worried about her having dogs before the children went there, but now having seen how well trained and looked after the dogs are have no worries. An added benefit is that our children are now comfortable and confident around dogs having not grown up with them.
I would recommend Karen to everyone!
Marie was very welcoming from the start, we secured a space when my daughter was only about 6 weeks old to start at 9 months old as we knew the space would be snapped up quick!
Marie's house was very clean, tidy and welcoming. Lots of different range of toys for the children. We are very happy we chose Mia to spend her time there and very happy with the care received.
I received photos every single day and I knew Mia had a lovely time there and had such a close bond with the other children. Marie always took the kids out to do different activities each day whether that was the park, play group, soft play etc
Thank you so much for looking after Mia ❤️
Rebecca
We are incredibly grateful to Janine for the exceptional care, love, and dedication she provided to our daughter Hallie over the past three years.
Leaving your child with someone else is never easy. From day one, Janine created an environment that felt safe, warm, and loving. Our daughter did not just go to childcare; she went to a second home where she always felt completely secure.
Over the last three years, we watched our little girl blossom under Janine's guidance. The creative activities, outdoor adventures, and structured play directly shaped her confidence and curiosity. She learned to share, kindle friendships, and explore the world with absolute joy.
The balance of professional reliability and genuine affection Janine offers is RARE. We always received regular updates and photos that kept us connected to Hallie’s day. The patience, kindness, and individual attention given to her were truly remarkable.
We are not saying goodbye to Janine and her beautiful family quite yet. Although bittersweet as our little girl prepares to start preschool. The incredible foundation Janine provided has given her the best possible start in life and the confidence to take this next big step.
In Hallie’s place, Janine prepares to start the journey all over again with our 10 month old son Jaxon.
We highly recommend Janine to any family seeking a nurturing childminder and look forward to the next three years.❤️
Shannon
Sent my boy to Ana from 18 months to until he started reception in 2026. My son adores her. She disciplines children really well and becomes like family instantly. Children are very well fed and cared for. She always goes out of the way to help families. Highly recommended.
Caring, kind & nurturing yet firm, Mel is an exceptional childminder & babysitter. She has been my 5 year olds childminder since she was one & is completely adored. Mel always ensures that a child's needs are met, not just educationally but also emotionally. Mel has also babysat on many occasions for my disabled daughter and her empathy, whilst also being pragmatic, is second to none. Mel is always one to go above & beyond & we see her as part of our family.
Kieri
Rachel and Elle are just fantastic!
I can hand on heart say it was the best decision we made to place our twins with Rachel and team. They have been with Little Rays since they were 12 months old and now just leaving to start school, they have been such an import part of their lives!
They will be so missed (until half terms when the twins have requested to go back to RayRay)
The care and support they give the children is unmatched!
Thank you xx
I have known Jacky for two months, during which time she has looked after my 9-month-old baby on an ad hoc basis at our home.
She is committed to engaging my baby through play and interaction.
Jacky has been patient when my baby has experienced separation anxiety and has respected my requests and preferences around feeding, naps and activities.
She has provided helpful and timely updates and has made an effort to tidy away baby toys and cutlery before handover.
I appreciate Jacky’s reliable approach and look forward to continuing to work with her in this way.
Reuben has attended Samantha’s setting for over 3 years and has built a fantastic relationship with him, creating a real home from home
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Samantha has taken him to a fantastic variety of activities, including local play groups, parks, soft play, museums, which have both been educational and lots of fun!
Since attending she has helped encourage and develop his confidence and language skills hugely , as well as life skills and creativity.
We really appreciate her flexibility and communication and we will al miss her!
Lulu_mas
I honestly cannot recommend Ellaine more highly. I sent my son to her when he was six months old, and he's now over two, and during that whole time there has not been one occasion when she hasn't shown him total love, care and attention.
When I went back to work, knowing my son was with Ellaine made everything so much easier. Her house is absolutely lovely, her garden amazing, and she takes the kids on great trips and makes everything so fun and exciting for them. I am just so glad and grateful to have found her, and really genuinely feel she has given my son a really great start in life. He loves the friends he's met there, talks about Ellaine all the time, and demands I take him there even on the weekends!
On a personal level, Ellaine is relaxed, easy to chat to, and has a good sense of humour! Her husband is also great, and their house has the feel and atmosphere of a truly happy family home.
If I have another child, I will definitely be sending them to Ellaine's!
I honestly don’t know where to start - our decision to include Gigi & Dodo in our family has been one of the best we’ve ever made. I am American and came to Gigi & Dodo as a new mom, so navigating the childcare system here was intimidating, not to mention how many childminders there are in London. When we met Gigi & Dodo for the first time, I got emotional bc I immediately felt relaxed the way I would with my own family - I just had this overwhelming feeling that we were meant to find them and add them to our village. My daughter has thrived here - she is a little thing and came into the world early, but she is fierce in her personality and I attribute that in large part to the confidence she’s gained here with such wonderful female role models. Gigi and Dodo also put my cooking to shame - I’ve asked for lunch leftovers more than once! Even in the morning, my dog pulls me and the stroller down the street just so she can get a cuddle in the morning from her favorite people, and I’m just as eager when I get to see them in the morning and at pick up. They’ve also made us better parents and me a better mom - they’ve given me so much confidence and they were the first people we told when we found out we were expecting our second - I have already asked to secure a place for our second baby end of 2027 bc I won’t send my kids anywhere else! We consider them family and I can’t imagine trusting anyone else the way we trust and love them. You’d be doing you and your family a disservice going anywhere else!
Gina
I couldn't be happier with my experience. My little one is absolutely thriving here and is always so settled and happy to go. Mel is very professional, caring and goes to such lengths to understand the individual needs of the children. Would recommend to everyone and anyone!!