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.
Juhayra looked after Safa since she was 10 months until she started nursery at the start of this year. She has also kindly offered to look after her during half terms/ any other times we are short on childcare. Juhayra has made going back to work run smoothly as possible. She is always welcoming, flexible, supportive and caring. Safa has thrived and been really happy in Juhayra’s care. Safa also bonded well with Juhayra’s family, particularly her youngest daughter. Juhayra operates her services from her home which is kept really clean, she regularly updates you on their daily activities and gets back to you promptly. We cannot thank you enough for everything you have done for Safa, I know she misses you and the other children, she gets so excited when she has had the odd day or two back in your care this year - a testimont to the lovely and caring bonds you have made with the children you look after.
I can highly recommend Sarah. We have been using her childminding services for over four years and have had nothing but positive experiences. She has built a genuine bond with our daughter, who absolutely loves spending time with her. Sarah is kind, caring, and friendly, and she always goes above and beyond to help whenever she can. We have complete confidence in her and are so grateful for the wonderful care she provides.
Choosing childcare is one of the biggest decisions a parent can make, and we truly hit the jackpot with Lizzie.
She has been an integral part of our lives for years. Caring for our daughter from 8 months up until she turned 3, and our son from 1 to 3 years old. From day one, she created a warm, welcoming environment where both of our children always felt completely safe, nurtured, and happy.
Beyond being fantastic with the kids, she is extraordinarily reliable and flexible. On so many occasions, she has gone out of her way to support our family when unexpected things came up, going far above and beyond what we could have ever asked for.
She has genuinely become an extension of our family and any parent would be incredibly lucky to have her!
Vlad U
We reached out to Max about 6 months ago for babysitting and holiday care for our two boys aged 6 and 10. Our boys are both autistic and the youngest has a PDA profile. Max is absolutely fantastic with them both. My youngest, who hates being left with anyone, gets genuinely excited for when Max is coming over. We trust him completely, he’s always fun and engaged with the children. He’s been flexible and accommodating too and always arrived with a smile on his face! We cannot recommend Max enough, he has been brilliant for our family and we are so glad we have Max. We also hired him for our birthday party (nannying service) and he was great fun!
I couldn’t recommend enough!!
I felt so at ease after my visit with Jess, she is so kind and welcoming, I could automatically see how much she loves what she does and I have no doubt that any parent would feel completely comfortable leaving their little one in her care!
She is such a lovely, caring person and always puts the children’s happiness, safety and wellbeing first.
Would fully recommend to everyone I know❤️
I was recommended Annie by an old neighbour and after meeting her briefly, knew she was the right person to look after my baby.
I’m a first-time mum and was looking for something that felt personal. A calm environment that is also fun and educational and she has not disappointed!
I feel my child is in safe hands and Annie has been very accommodating to our particular needs and concerns which is exactly what an over-worrier like myself needs.
I can’t recommend her highly enough - so much so, we’ve moved out of the area and still make the hour journey to use her services!
We couldn’t be happier 😊
Danielle
My son attended CC’s from 1yr -3yr. He was a nightmare at drop off (my koala baby) but Claudine and her staff made the whole experience really smooth and in no time he was running in each morning. By the end of his time at the setting he didn’t even want to come home some days. The weekly trips out and amazing lunches provided were top tier I couldn’t have picked a better place for my son to grow and nurture ahead of preschool. He has thrived in this setting. You won’t be disappointed by placing your child here. It’s home from home. Thank you for everything you have done Claudine and the team. We will be forever grateful for the safe and loving service you provided for our little Bear. Never forgotten A&B x
Amy
Grace looks after my two children during the school holidays and I honestly couldn't ask for more. They count down the days until they can go back with her - that alone tells you everything.
She has such a gentle, calm nature with them, and she makes them feel like part of her own family rather than children she's minding. They come home happy, tired out and full of stories about what they've been up to.
She's also brilliant at keeping us in the loop. We get regular updates and photos throughout the day, so we always know exactly what they're doing and how they're getting on. As a parent, that peace of mind is worth so much.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to any family looking for warm, genuine, home-from-home care.
Summary
An exceptional childminder who consistently goes above and beyond. We couldn’t recommend her highly enough.
Care
She provides outstanding care for our little boy and girl, now aged 5 and 3. It is clear she genuinely cares about the children she looks after, treating them with kindness, patience, and warmth. A particularly reassuring example is how attentive she is to their needs-if they are still hungry after their packed lunch, she will always make sure they are given extra food so they are well looked after and never go without.
Activities
The children absolutely love spending time with her because she always plans such fun and engaging days out. From trips to the zoo and water parks to visits to local parks and other exciting nearby activities, she ensures they are constantly entertained, active, and happy.
My son started with Reena at 9 months old, with settling in sessions from 8 months, and he is now 18 months and loves it there! He now goes 4 days a week and genuinely gets excited to go, when I tell him in the morning he's going to Reena's, he runs and gets his shoes.
One of his first words was "Reena" which is a testament to how comfortable he feels with her. I feel like he has learnt a lot from attending her setting and interacting with the other kids.
Kat
It has been a privilege to have Olena as part of our family over the past 18 months, and I cannot recommend her highly enough.
From the very beginning, Olena has been an incredibly reliable, trustworthy and caring nanny. She has always been punctual, dependable and professional, with minimal absences, giving us complete confidence that we could rely on her. As working parents, that reliability has been invaluable.
The relationship she has built with our daughters has been wonderful. They absolutely adore her and trust her completely, and she has always treated them with genuine warmth, kindness and patience. She has a very calm and gentle nature, creating a peaceful environment where the children have always felt safe, secure and happy.
Olena has been incredibly understanding and flexible whenever our family's needs have changed. She communicates well, uses her initiative, and has always shown respect for our parenting choices and family values. Having someone you can trust with your children is priceless, and we have always felt comfortable leaving them in her care.
Over the past year and a half, Olena has become much more than just our nanny—she has been a valued part of our family's journey. The support she has given us has been invaluable, and we are truly grateful for the care, love and commitment she has shown our girls.
The only reason our regular arrangement is coming to an end is because our family circumstances are changing, with our childcare needs changing from September. This decision is in no way a reflection of Olena or the quality of her work.
I would recommend Olena without hesitation to any family looking for a kind, reliable, trustworthy and nurturing nanny. Any family would be incredibly fortunate to have her caring for their children.
Frankie and Faith are wonderful at what they do with our daughter Isla. They go above and beyond to meet her needs, provide her with a clean, safe and secure environment and are always willing to support us with any concerns pertaining to Isla. These two are our first childminder and it is extremely rare to find the perfect environment at first glance but we are so happy that these two found us and continue to provide Isla with an overall lovely experience. It is especially lovely that on a daily basis, they take pictures of Isla and add these to her book. These lovely memories will be shared with her in the future as she continues to grow!
Thank you both! ❤️
Rebecca
I was initially hesitant about leaving my son in the care of a childminder, so I spent months searching for the right childcare option. Choosing Valiant Champs turned out to be the best decision I could have made. My son was always well looked after, his meals were taken care of, and he genuinely looked forward to going every day. I would highly recommend them anytime, any day.
Linda
Jess is so so lovely! From the moment I arrived, she made me feel so welcome and at ease. You can really see how passionate she is about creating a happy, safe, and nurturing environment for the children in her care.
Her setting is absolutely beautiful. It’s clean, bright, and full of fun, engaging activities. It’s such a warm and inviting space, and you can tell how much thought and care has gone into everything.
I left feeling so happy and confident, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for a caring and trustworthy childminder.
Ayesha has looked after my 9 year old boy multiple times over the summer holidays and has been amazing. She communicates well with me on the arrangements and is very responsive on messages.
Ayesha is also happy to cook meals or snacks depending on what I need.
My son is very happy playing with her on different games inside and outside.
Thank you Ayesha for your kindness.
Deb
My daughter, Akira, has been attending Nesh1 since she was around 18 months old, and we have had such a lovely experience from the very beginning. Leaving her with a childminder for the first time was naturally quite emotional and worrying for us, but the reassurance, patience, and regular communication we received during those initial days helped us so much. We quickly felt confident that she was safe, happy, and genuinely cared for.
Nesh, Lisa, Jane, Sirvan, Hayley, and Alara have all played such an important part in Akira’s early years. They took the time to understand her personality, interests, and individual needs, and always treated her with kindness, patience, and affection. Akira formed lovely relationships with them and genuinely enjoyed going to the setting.
She especially loved Aunty Sirvan doing her hair, which became such a sweet and special part of her time there. Little moments like this showed us how comfortable and cared for she felt. She would often come home happily talking about her day, the activities she had done, and the fun she had with everyone.
We have seen such a positive difference in Akira’s confidence, communication, independence, and social skills. The setting has always felt welcoming, clean, safe, and well organised, and the childminders were approachable whenever we had questions or needed reassurance.
Akira will soon be starting Reception, but we are very happy that she will continue attending Nesh1 during the school term breaks. It is very reassuring to know that she can return to a familiar setting with people she knows, trusts, and feels happy with.
We are extremely grateful to Nesh, Lisa, Jane, Sirvan, Hayley, and Alara for all the care, support, and happy memories they have given Akira. Nesh1 has been a very special part of her early childhood, and we would happily recommend the setting to other parents.
Kavya
Muna has looked after our son (2.5 years) for an academic year. We have seen how much he has trived in her care. Muna has provided our son with a warm, caring and stimulating setting that he looks forward to attending. He wakes up and asks to go to "Mo Mos House" As parents we couldn't be happier knowing our little one is in a place of kindness and care, a true home from home but with friends and daily adventures.
His language has also developed so much in that time and Muna was able to inform us that he had speech delay initially and informed us of services that could help.
She is incredibly supportive and informative. She also helped us with beginning potty training which we could continue at home.
All in all, Muna is everything you could want from a child minder and more. We feel very fortunate to have found her.
This lady was a life saver we came on holiday for a week and i wanted to do the zipwire with my eldest but needed someone to stay with my other two children. She sat with them on the beach to allow me to do this I'm forever greatful lovely lady I felt at ease leaving my children with her 💕 xx