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.
Fatou accepted a role to cover the evening school run hours with the week I would be traveling abroad for a week. With just a few days to go, she sent a message that she couldnt do role with a very flimsy excuse . This on the day she was due to visit to meet my son who I had prepared for her visit. I questioned why she had left it so late to pull out of the job - she didnt bother to reply.
I spent alot of time chasing her references- which were fought with problems. Her time at Southfields was as a placement so they declined to give her a reference. And the rest were provided by her friends who said she looked after their siblings. All in all I feel let down and disappointed. I will now need to make alternative arrangements with 4 days before I travel. Shes a real let down!
We honestly couldn’t be more grateful to Syeda for everything she has done for Ibraheem since he was just 15 months old.
From the beginning, Syeda has been so nurturing, caring and patient with him. As a mum, knowing that your child is with someone you trust is priceless, and we have always felt that Ibraheem is safe, happy and well cared for in her hands.
It has been so lovely watching him grow and develop. He has become such a confident and sociable little boy, interacts so well with other children, talks so much more, has become more independent, enjoys trying different foods and has learnt so many new things.
We truly feel Syeda has played a special part in his development, and we’re so thankful for the care and encouragement she gives him. We feel very lucky to have found her and would happily recommend her to any parent looking for someone they can genuinely trust with their child.
Farhana
We honestly don’t know where to start, because calling Sara a “childminder” doesn’t really feel right anymore. After nearly a decade of having all three of our children in her care, Sara has become so much more than that, she has become part of our family.
Our journey with Sara began in 2017, when Riley started with her. He was only little, but the friendships and memories he made at Sara’s have stayed with him. One of the friends he met there is still his best friend today, which says so much about the little community Sara creates around the children.
Then came Olivia in 2020. She too made a very special friendship at Sara’s, with Daisy, and that friendship has continued beyond her time there. It’s amazing to look back and realise that Sara hasn’t just provided childcare for our children, she has given them friendships, experiences, confidence and memories that they will carry with them.
And then Indie joined in 2024. Even though her time with Sara was shorter, she was made to feel just as loved, safe and at home. She recently left in August to start preschool, and, of course, she had made her own special friendship with Sav along the way. Sara actually potty trained Indie herself without us having to ask! That’s the level of care and understanding she gives the children. She knows them so well, notices what they need and genuinely invests in helping them grow.
Over the years, we have watched all three of our children become more confident, independent and sociable while in Sara’s care. They have had countless adventures, activities, days out and experiences, but it’s the little things that stand out just as much, the cuddles, the encouragement, the laughter, the friendships and the feeling that they are genuinely loved and cared for.
There is something incredibly reassuring about leaving your children with someone you trust completely. We have never felt that they were simply being “looked after”. They have been nurtured, encouraged, entertained, challenged and, most importantly, loved.
Sara has been there through such a huge part of our children’s early years, and it’s hard to put into words how grateful we are for that. She has watched them grow, celebrated their milestones and become someone our children have formed a genuine bond with.
In fact, Sara is now family to us, arguably even more so than the children’s own grandparents!
We couldn’t recommend Sara highly enough to any family looking for childcare. If you are lucky enough to get a place with her, you are not just finding a childminder, you are finding someone who will become a truly special part of your child’s childhood and, ultimately, a special part of your family’s life.
Thank you, Sara, for nearly ten years of love, care, patience, fun, friendship and memories. We will always be incredibly grateful that all three of our children got to have their own special experience with you. ❤️
Mina started working with our family in September 2025, when my son was still very young. As a first-time mum, I was extremely anxious about leaving him in someone else’s care and honestly didn’t know what to expect. From the very beginning, Mina was incredibly patient, reassuring, knowledgeable and professional, and she very quickly put me at ease.
One of the things I appreciate most about Mina is that she has never tried to impose one particular way of doing things. She took the time to understand our family, our routines and how we wanted our son to be cared for. She would always ask how we preferred certain things to be done and then consistently follow what we had agreed. She is reliable, punctual and professional, and I know that when my son is with her, he is safe and genuinely cared for.
Over time, Mina has become so much more than our nanny; she has truly become part of our family. The love, patience and care she shows our son is something we see every day, and he absolutely adores her.
The amount of one-to-one interaction she gives him has also been incredible for his development. She is constantly talking to him, reading books with him, teaching him words, animals and sounds, and encouraging him to communicate and explore. We have seen such a difference in him. His understanding, speech, animal sounds and the way he interacts with books have come on amazingly, and I genuinely believe the individual attention and stimulation Mina gives him have played a huge part in that.
Another thing that really stands out about Mina is her desire to continue learning. She regularly undertakes courses and training to further her knowledge, not because she has to, but because she genuinely wants to keep developing herself and provide the best possible care. That says so much about the type of person and nanny she is.
We have never looked back since Mina joined our family. She took an incredibly anxious first-time mum and made me feel comfortable and confident knowing my son was in safe hands. She has become such an important part of his life and ours, and I honestly could not picture my son’s life without her now. We feel incredibly lucky to have her.
Amarjit
We found Sari through a recommendation and childcare.co.uk when we were looking for alternatives of childcare for our 9 month old as a nursery setting just didn’t feel right for our family. Right from our first initial contact it was clear that Sari shows the children in her care love and nurturing. She was welcomed into the setting and immediately found her place within it. It was clear that Saris priority in her setting is the childrens safety, happiness and development. The setting itself is a beautiful environment where learning through play is embraced and supported. When we were faced with some health issues with our little one, Sari has continuously worked with us to ensure she is kept as safe as possible even when that meant rearranging certain activities and giving us regular updates. Our little one without fail comes home so happy after a day with Sari and is always so happy to see her - which speaks volumes in itself. It has been the hardest decision for our little one to leave her as she has come on so much both socially and developmentally. Where we had any concerns Sari would always offer advice based on her many years of experience.
We honestly can’t thank Sari enough for giving us the opportunity as a family to return to work after maternity leave and know that our daughter is safe and cared for and every quirk embraced aswell as every bit of progression celebrated.
Sharon cared for our daughter and is now caring for our son. She instantly made both our children feel at home. What we love the most about Sharon is she cares for the kids as if they were her own grandchildren. She goes above and beyond to make each kid feel cared for and unsafe. Our daughter has come away from there having learnt so much from Sharon from number, colours, animals and her communication is outstanding. Not only has Sharon cared for our kids over the years but she has helped us in many other ways as she is very experienced in children’s development and milestones. We would highly recommend Sharon to any of our friends and family who have kids.
Lenore was with Anoushka for 2 and a half years, from just 12 months old, and we feel incredibly lucky that she was able to have such a wonderful childminder throughout such an important part of her early years.
From the very beginning, Anoushka created such a warm, loving and nurturing environment where Lenore felt completely safe, happy and cared for. There was a genuine bond and so much love between them, and it was always so obvious just how much Anoushka adored Lenore too. Lenore absolutely loved going to her and still asks about Anoushka all the time now! 🥹❤️
During her time there, Lenore grew so much in confidence and independence. She made lovely little friends, learnt so many new skills, experienced new activities and had so many opportunities to play, explore and learn. Anoushka was fantastic at supporting her development while also allowing her to simply enjoy being a child. We could really see how much she had learnt and grown during her time there, and we always knew she was being encouraged, supported and celebrated for who she was.
Most importantly, we always felt that Lenore was genuinely loved, not just cared for. She was happy, settled and completely comfortable in Anoushka’s home, which gave us such peace of mind knowing she was somewhere she felt safe and secure.
Anoushka was also incredibly supportive and understanding towards us as parents. She was so kind, approachable and flexible whenever we needed it, and we always felt listened to and supported. She went above and beyond for both Lenore and us, and we will always be so grateful for that.
Saying goodbye as Lenore moves on is honestly very bittersweet. Anoushka has been such a special part of Lenore’s childhood and we will never forget the love, care and happy memories she has given her over the last 2 and a half years.
We have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Anoushka to any family looking for a childminder. In fact, we loved our experience so much that our youngest daughter will also be going to Anoushka when I return to work after maternity leave. That probably says everything! ❤️
Thank you for everything, Anoushka. We will be forever grateful for the wonderful start you have given Lenore. She really does adore you, and so do we! 🥰 xx
Melissa
We employed Jacqueline to look after our 8 month old daughter a few times a week for a few months whilst I was working before she settled into nursery. She was kind and patient in getting to know her and building her trust, and was always helpful when she visited and great to chat to. She established a great bond with her and seemed able to read her well and was very attentive to her needs. She was confident with preparing food for her and always took initiative. She was keen to take her out on interesting trips and they spent lots of time in the fresh air which was our preference. My daughter always seemed well cared for and content when I returned. Jacqueline was gentle, caring and very engaging. She’s taught her some lovely songs which are still her favourite. I would highly recommend her.
Jess
We’ve used Colin now over the span of a couple of months and are very happy with the service he’s provided. Colin is always prompt, and very willing to engage in play and let our Baby take the lead. Colin also sends us updates throughout the day to see what goes and what they’ve been up to!
Max
Katie provided such an amazing environment for our daughter all the way from 9 months old to school age.
For the younger years, such a home from home environment which made us feel so comfortable leaving our daughter for the work day. The fantastic nurturing environment continued as she got older but also alongside a real educational and outdoors (explorative) one too. I was always so impressed with all the activities Katie provided and both us and our daughter really cherished the time she time had in her care.
I couldn’t think of a kinder and calmer lady to arrive at our house each morning. Marie is heaven. We’ve not known her very long but after a week with her I can tell you she’s wonderful with all of our children, efficient and hugely reliable. Excellent at working alongside a stay at home Mummy which of course is also a tricky balance. Thank you Marie.
We feel incredibly lucky to have had Serpil as our childminder over the past few years. From the moment our son joined her care at just 7–8 months old, Serpil became so much more than a childminder — she truly became part of our family.
From day one, we felt completely reassured knowing that our son was in such caring, loving and capable hands. Serpil has played such an important role in his early years and development. She has taught him so much, encouraged his independence and curiosity, and helped him grow into the happy, confident little boy he is today.
One of the things we have loved most is the wonderful environment Serpil provides. There is a lovely garden where the children can play and enjoy the outdoors, as well as plenty of different activities to keep them entertained, learning and developing throughout the day. She always makes sure the children have opportunities to explore, be creative, learn new things and, most importantly, have fun.
The homemade food is another huge bonus! Everything is always fresh, nutritious and made with so much care — and our son has always enjoyed his yummy meals and snacks.
Serpil also created such a lovely social environment for the children. Our son made some wonderful little friends while in her care, which helped him develop his confidence and social skills. When it was time for him to start nursery, he settled in so easily, and we truly believe the secure and nurturing start he had with Serpil played a huge part in that.
As parents, leaving your little one with someone else can be a big step, especially when they are so young. Serpil gave us complete peace of mind and made us feel confident that our son was not only safe and well cared for, but genuinely happy and loved.
We would choose Serpil over and over again without hesitation. She has been such a special part of our son's childhood and of our family’s journey. We are so grateful for everything she has done for him and for us.
Although he has now moved on to nursery, we know we can always turn to Serpil whenever we need childcare support in the future, and we will absolutely do so. We couldn't recommend her highly enough to any family looking for a caring, trustworthy, warm and genuinely wonderful childminder.
Thank you, Serpil, for everything you've done for our little boy and for becoming such a special part of our family. ❤️
Helen made us feel supported from the day she arrived, and that feeling has never gone away. As new parents we were nervous and unsure of ourselves, and she put us at ease straight away.
She is extremely knowledgeable and always puts the health and wellbeing of both mum and baby first. At the same time, she gently guided us towards a routine that really worked for our son, and he was sleeping through the night by 10 weeks.
Helen really listens. She would help us work through any problems in person, and she was always available on WhatsApp in between, so we never felt alone. She is punctual, incredibly hard working, and her relaxed approach rubbed off on us. Because we felt calmer, our baby did too, and he has always been a calm and contented little boy.
We can't recommend Helen highly enough. She brought so much joy and warmth to the early weeks with our son. Honestly, working with her is the one thing we couldn't have done without!
Jennifer was recommended to me by a friend who described her as ‘lovely and great with the kids’. And she absolutely is! My children can be a bit shy with new babysitters, but the first time she came to us they instantly warmed to her as she read stories with them. The next day they asked us when she would be coming again! Great communication and she made us feel very comfortable leaving the children with her from the outset.
We honestly couldn’t recommend Sara enough. We now know why her sibling return is so high!!
Savannah has been going to Sara since she was just 10 months old, and from the very beginning, Sara has been so much more than a childminder to us — she has become someone we completely trust and who has played such a huge part in Savannah’s early years.
Those first few sessions were unsettled, as you would expect with such a little one being away from home, but Sara was incredible with her. She comforted her, settled her and gave her that lovely “home from home” feeling that every parent hopes their child will have when they’re not with them. It didn’t take long for Savannah to absolutely adore going.
In fact, she loves Sara’s so much that she asks to go at the weekends!
Sara genuinely cares about the children as if they were her own. She spoils them, takes them on wonderful days out and creates so many lovely experiences and memories for them. It’s not simply childcare — Savannah has had a little community there, made some really close friendships, and we’ve even continued those friendships outside of Sara’s care.
Watching how much Savannah has developed since being with Sara has been amazing. Her confidence has grown so much, alongside her independence, communication, writing and learning. Sara has encouraged her, supported her and helped her grow into the confident little girl she is today.
And honestly, I’m already devastated that this is going to be our last year with Sara as Savannah starts school. It feels like the end of such a special chapter for us, and I’m not sure we’ll ever find someone quite like her again.
We will always be incredibly grateful to Sara for everything she has done for Savannah — for every cuddle, every adventure, every little achievement, every friendship and all the love and care she has given her over the years.
Thank you, Sara, for giving us complete peace of mind knowing that Savannah was happy, safe, loved and having the best time while she was with you. We couldn’t have wished for anyone better to look after her during these precious early years.
We will miss you enormously when our time comes to an end, but we know just how lucky we have been to have had you. Thank you for being such a special part of Savannah’s childhood.
Rhia1992
I honestly couldn’t recommend Frances highly enough. She has looked after both of my youngest children since they were babies, and from the very beginning it has always felt completely home from home.
Neither of them has ever once cried about going to Frances — quite the opposite! They absolutely love going, and dropping them off genuinely feels more like leaving them with family than taking them to childcare. As a very fussy mum of four 😂, I don’t think I could give a bigger compliment than saying I have always left them there feeling completely happy and confident that they are loved, safe and being wonderfully cared for.
Frances knows them both so well as individuals. She understands their different personalities, interests and needs and puts so much thought into helping each of them learn and develop in ways that suit them. It never feels like a one-size-fits-all approach — she genuinely knows your child.
The communication is also amazing. We get daily updates, photos and videos, so we get to see what they’ve been doing and all the lovely little moments from their day. I’ve never felt like I’m missing out on their lives while they’re with her.
Another thing that has been invaluable to us is how flexible Frances is. With days, times and changing family life, she has always done everything she can to accommodate us. You just don’t get that same level of flexibility with many other childcare settings, and as a busy family it has made such a difference. Knowing that we can talk to her and she’ll always try to help where she can has been incredibly useful and something we really appreciate.
Most importantly, my children are happy there. They feel secure, comfortable and completely themselves, and the relationship they have built with Frances is incredibly special.
We feel very lucky to have found her. She has played such a big part in both of their early years and I genuinely couldn’t imagine anyone else having looked after them. If you’re looking for childcare that truly feels like an extension of your own family, I couldn’t recommend Frances enough. ❤️
Sam
I honestly cannot recommend MsAbby enough. She has been absolutely amazing with my twins and has gone above and beyond to support both them and me.
From the very beginning, she has shown nothing but kindness, understanding and genuine care. She has always been there for me during some really difficult and stressful times, often putting herself out to help us when I have needed it most. Her support has meant more to me than I can put into words.
The way she is with my twins is truly special. They absolutely adore her, and I feel completely comfortable knowing they are safe, happy and cared for when they are with her. She treats them with so much patience, warmth and affection, and it is clear that she genuinely cares about them rather than simply seeing childcare as a job.
As a mum, having someone I can trust completely with my children and who is also so understanding of my circumstances has been so valuable. She has never made me feel like a burden and has always tried her best to help wherever she can.
I will always be incredibly grateful for everything she has done for our family. She is not only an amazing childminder, but a genuinely kind and caring person who has made such a difference to me and my twins. We are so lucky to have her.
We have been using Kerri for over a year now, and we genuinely couldn’t be happier with the care and support she has provided for our daughter.
M has a very active and energetic personality, and Kerri has always gone above and beyond to keep her happy, engaged and busy. She regularly takes her out, plans different activities and makes sure she has plenty of opportunities to explore, learn and have fun.
We have always felt completely confident and reassured knowing that she is in such caring and capable hands. M is always happy to go, which says so much in itself!
We really couldn’t fault the care she provides and would happily recommend her to any parent looking for a warm, reliable and attentive childminder.