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.
Clara cared for both my children from 2024 to 2026. She was the best childminder and childcare provider I’ve ever had. I had my eldest at a nursery at 9 months of age and after an incident due to neglect I was lucky that I found Clara and transferred my little one over to her. My oldest is a sensitive kid and requires a lot of patience caring for her. Clara not only was patient and gentle, she really brought the best out of my little one. They’ve formed such a strong bond over the years that it felt like I had an extended relative looking after my children as we also built a strong relationship based on trust and understanding.
Her setting is idyllic. It is calm, cosy and dedicated to children of young ages. Unfortunately, we moved out of the area so we had to leave, but I whole heartedly recommend to any parent looking for childminder to consider Clara.
Karol looked after my daughter for almost a year and a half during one of the most difficult periods of my life. As a single mum, her support, kindness and flexibility meant the world to me
She was always understanding of my circumstances and genuinely went above and beyond to help
Her home is a lovely, safe and welcoming environment for children. She always has activities planned, takes them to the park and playgroups, travels on the bus with them and makes birthdays and holidays extra special. You can really see how much love and thought she puts into everything she does
Karol became so much more than our childminder; she became like family. I have so much love for her, and even though we have now moved abroad, we are still in touch. We miss her dearly
I couldn’t recommend her highly enough to any family looking for a caring, trustworthy and dedicated childminder. She truly is a blessing
Barbara
Ria started working with us when our twins had just turned 1. We were lucky enough for her to look after them for nearly 2 years, and this only ended due to our work commitments changing.
Our girls were very premature and had some additional medical needs early on, so we were quite nervous about someone else caring for them. However, Ria was incredible and we never worried about them in her care. She would often take them to regular groups or engage in fun activities with them at home. She also cooked them delicious meals!
Ria quickly became part of the family and our girls absolutely love her! We have remained friends, and still meet up for play dates.
We feel very lucky to have had Ria for that time, and can’t recommend her enough.
Jennie
Vicki has been fantastic with our little girl. She has loved spending time with Vicki, her 2 cats and the other children. Has felt like a real home from home setting which is rare to find and just what we needed. Vicki would take the children out somewhere fun everyday and it was a joy to see the pictures and hear all about it when my daughter came home. Vicki was super easy to communicate with - really open and honest. Highly recommend!
Esme
Joanna was fantastic in the time that she cared for my 2 boys.
A complete professional I felt assured straight away that my children were in safe hands.
With open communication and was so approachable from the very start, Joanna really went the extra mile working with us as a family to get to know the children and nurture their individual interests.
The boys always looked forward to their time with Joanna and I know they were so well cared for in a lovely nurturing environment.
Finding great childcare can be so difficult but Joanna made it super easy and I can't recommend her highly enough.
Lenka is fabulous. She always arrives with a big smile and our daughter is thrilled when she comes to look after her. Lenka always brings something new to play with or a game to do which keeps things fresh and exciting. She has so much experience and we listen closely in the debriefs as her advice is so helpful, she cares so much. We trust her completely and get regular updates to see how are little one is enjoying herself with Lenka. She's a star and I can't recommend her enough.
I honestly couldn’t be happier with Ana and feel so lucky to have found her to look after my daughter. When I returned to work from maternity leave in September, I was incredibly anxious about leaving my little girl with someone else. As a mum, trusting another person to care for your child is such a big step, and I had so many worries about how my daughter would settle and whether she would feel happy and comfortable. Looking back now, I can honestly say that choosing Ana was one of the best decisions I could have made!
From the very beginning, Ana has been absolutely wonderful. She is so caring, patient, kind and attentive, and it is clear how much love and care she puts into looking after the children in her care. She has made such a lovely effort to help my daughter feel comfortable and settled, and seeing how happy and at ease she is with Ana has given me so much reassurance as a mum.
One of the things I appreciate most is the constant communication and regular updates throughout the day. Ana always keeps me informed, which makes such a difference, especially when you are a first-time mum returning to work and finding it difficult to be away from your baby. Knowing that I will receive updates and reassurance allows me to relax and concentrate on my job without constantly worrying about how my daughter is doing. It gives me so much peace of mind knowing she is in such safe, caring and capable hands.
Ana has made what could have been a really difficult transition so much easier for both me and my daughter. Leaving your little one for the first time is never easy, but having someone you can genuinely trust makes all the difference. I never feel like I have to worry about whether my daughter is being cared for properly because Ana goes above and beyond to make sure she is happy, comfortable and well looked after.
Ana has given me the confidence to return to work knowing my little girl is happy and well cared for, and that is something I will always be grateful for.
I previously left a review for Ana, but now that we have the 11+ results, I wanted to share an update!
We have been working with Ana since the second half of Year 4, when she started tutoring my son, Martin. When we first began, he struggled with focus. As I mentioned in my previous review, Ana managed to find a way to engage him, build his knowledge and confidence, and prepare him for the exams.
The results speak for themselves! Martin passed both the Bexley and Kent 11+ exams, achieving amazing scores. He scored 235 in Bexley, with the top 180 scorers achieving 244 and above. In Kent, he achieved an impressive 396 out of 423, including the maximum score of 141 in Maths.
In the final few months before the exams, Ana worked incredibly hard with Martin. They worked tirelessly, making the most of every session, and her dedication and commitment were truly exceptional.
Thank you, Ana, for all your hard work, patience and dedication. We will always be grateful for everything you have done for Martin!
We are now continuing our journey with Ana for my younger son, George, and I wouldn’t trust anyone else. I have complete confidence in her, and we feel incredibly lucky to have found her! 😊
I feel lucky to have found such a wonderful, kind, and caring nanny. She came to my help during a very difficult and stressful situation and agreed to start the very next day when my newly hired nanny decided not to turn up for work . She stepped in without hesitation when I desperately needed help, and I will always appreciate her kindness and support.
She is caring, responsible, and always puts the children’s safety and well-being first. She is happy to help, takes initiative, and is someone you can genuinely rely on, especially in emergency situations. She has also built a lovely bond with my kids . She has become more like a friend to them. The children feel comfortable and happy with her, which means so much to me as a mother.
She is patient, trustworthy, and kind . I would happily recommend her .
Nelly looked after my son Chirag for 4 months, and we could not have asked for a better experience. From day one, she was exceptionally caring, warm, and attentive to all his needs, creating a safe and welcoming environment where he felt right at home.
What really stood out was how proactive she was with activities. Nelly took Chirag on frequent outings and local adventures, which he absolutely loved and looked forward to every single day. She provided such a rich, engaging, and joyful environment for him.
Even now, Chirag constantly misses her and talks about his time with her. Nelly is truly a wonderful childminder, and any parent would be extremely lucky to have her care for their child. Thank you so much, Nelly!
I cannot recommend Paula Richardson highly enough. As a single mother, I have felt incredibly supported by Paula, and I will always be grateful for everything she has done for my child and for me.
Paula provides so much more than childcare. She combines education with play, helping children develop their skills, confidence and independence while preparing them for school. Her setting is not simply a place where children are left to play; every day is thoughtfully planned and filled with meaningful activities that support their learning and development. She encourages children to explore life, the world around them, their emotions and everything they need to understand and experience at this important age.
The setting is always clean, welcoming and well organised, with plenty of activities for the children to do. Paula makes excellent use of the space and resources, ensuring that the children are engaged and learning throughout the day. They enjoy a wide range of activities, including creative play, role play, outdoor play, exploring nature and the local community, visits to parks, museums and other places, as well as activities that help them express their feelings, build curiosity and understand the world around them.
My child is always so happy with Paula and has grown so much in her care. She has made wonderful friendships, become more confident and developed excellent social skills and self-discipline. She often asks at the weekend, when Paula is not working, “Can we go to Paula?” Linette loves going to Paula's so much that she used to get upset at weekends when she couldn't go, until she understood that Paula was closed.
Paula is an incredibly supportive childminder. Whenever I have needed her, she has always been there for us. As a single mother, life can be very challenging, but Paula has always been understanding, reliable and supportive.
Another wonderful benefit is that Paula provides hot meals/lunches. This has been a great help, as I do not have to worry about preparing lunches just snacks. The children eat together and share the same meals, which helps them learn how to sit together at the table, eat as a group and develop positive social habits.
Paula is kind, caring, professional and dedicated. My child has developed so well in her care, and I feel completely confident knowing she is safe, happy and learning every day. I would recommend Paula and Little Learners Home Nursery to any parent looking for a nurturing, educational and supportive setting.
Luiza
Charley is a wonderful childminder. Our son was in her care from around 18 months until he started at pre-school. He was in nursery for a few months but found the transition from the baby to toddler space stressful and overwhelming. My contrast, from day 1 he absolutely loved his time with her and often did not want to leave at the end of the day!
Charley made every day interesting with trips out, a variety of indoor and outdoor door toys to play with that are frequently rotated and changed to keep things stimulating and interesting. Charley knows each of the children in her care and the other children who our son was there with are still friends years later. We highly recommend Charley. She is communicative, thoughtful and easygoing and her child-first approach is greatly appreciated by parents and children alike.
Chridesa was an excellent childminder for my daughter. I was impressed from our very first meeting, as she was polite, friendly and very welcoming towards children.
My daughter was extremely happy in her care and really enjoyed spending time with her. She even wanted to go back to Chridesa whenever another opportunity came up in the future!
Chris didn't just look after the children at home; she also took them to paid soft play sessions at the Listen Centre in Maghera, which made the experience even more enjoyable for my daughter.
Overall, I would rate her 10/10 without hesitation. My daughter had a wonderful time and we were able to go to work feeling relaxed and reassured, knowing she was in safe and caring hands. I would highly recommend Chridesa to any parent looking for a reliable, friendly, and caring childminder.