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 highly recommend Seda as a maternity nanny. Seda is a professionally trained NICU nurse who lived with us for six months to care for our newborn baby. As a new mother, Seda stepped in immediately to show us the ropes and ensure our baby ate and slept well from the outset. Seda oversaw her sleeping schedule and also proactively helped us to cure our baby’s nappy rash. As well as being highly skilled with young babies, Seda is also incredibly flexible and accommodating when it comes to scheduling and was happy to work longer hours and incorporate last minute changes as required. We really appreciated it.
Seda is also incredibly tidy; each morning I would visit the kitchen to hear music and laughter in the background and all of our daughters things neat and tidy from the previous evening.
Overall, I would highly recommend Seda and would be happy to discuss her skills further if required.
Jo M
Our son has been going to Susan for about two years now, and we feel so lucky to have found her. He is growing into a curious and independent toddler thanks to Susan, her partner, and the lovely bunch of children she looks after. He enjoys going to her every day, doing lots of different activities, and always comes home with a smile.
She is very passionate about her work and is always flexible when we need it. She has great experience and has been helping us enormously as first-time parents.
Marilyn was great with our newborn while I was at a wedding for three days. She was caring and calm, which made leaving our little one so much easier. I was able to pop back every couple of hours to check in, and Marilyn sent photos in between to reassure a new mum! We felt very comfortable knowing our baby was in such capable hands. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Marilyn!
RuthNewt
We were incredibly lucky to have had Aunty Row recommended by family. She was a wonderful childminder for our daughter, A. Aunty Row cared for A from just 6 months old to until nearly 4, when we moved to Yorkshire, and during that time she became so much more than a childminder — she and her family became a true home from home for A.
The care, warmth and love A received was exceptional. A absolutely adored Aunty Row and her family, and it was clear how happy, safe and settled A was in their care. She has created a wonderful environment for the children to play learn and grow in her home and the large garden is exceptional, providing so much space and opportunity for outdoor play and exploration.
As A got older, we were also really impressed with the learning environment and the way A was encouraged and supported in developing the skills and confidence needed for starting school. Aunty Row provided a fantastic balance of learning, play and social development from A being a baby right through.
We couldn’t recommend Aunty Row highly enough. We will always be incredibly grateful for the love, care and wonderful memories they gave A. It was very difficult to say goodbye when we moved away. A is a very confident and happy child and a large part of that is down to Aunty Row.
We honestly cannot recommend Jo, Vicki and Donna highly enough. Our daughter was with them from 9 months old until she turned 3.5, and during that time they became such a special and important part of her life.
From the very beginning, we knew she was safe, happy and incredibly well cared for. The setting truly felt like a home from home, with such a warm, loving and nurturing atmosphere. The experiences they provided, the setting, teaching and activities were all fantastic, and it was wonderful to see how much she learned, developed and blossomed while in their care.
Their kindness, patience and genuine love for our daughter were something else. We always felt completely at ease knowing she was in such wonderful hands. Communication was also excellent throughout, and we were always kept up to date and felt very involved in her time with them.
We were genuinely so sad when it was time for her to leave, which really says everything. They gave her such a wonderful start and created so many happy memories that we will always treasure.
We are incredibly grateful for everything they did for our daughter and would highly, highly recommend them to any family looking for caring, nurturing and exceptional childcare. ❤️
Its been an year now using Zainab’s childminder services. My son is not an easy kid to settle with someone, but we loved the care, love and support they gave to ismail. My other sons also go theirs during vacation time, and they have started loving this place more than their own house. The environment, cleanliness, food and quality of care they provide is remarkable. I specially want to mention aunt Ashi, Zainab and sister Bushra for their tremendous effort in the grooming of the kids who comes there. Highly recommended for for the working parents.
My daughter attended this nursery last year and she absolutely loved it. The staff honestly feel like family, they genuinely care about the children and are very knowledgeable, you can ask for their support with anything. My daughter came on leaps and bounds and they supported her so well with her separation anxiety. We miss you all! I’d recommend it to anyone.
My son has attended this nursery since he was 11 months old. He is now 2 and half. He absolutely loves it and has made so much progress since joining. The team are lovely and have some much care and passion for their job. My son has a great relationship with all of them and has made lots of friends whilst being there. There is a lovely garden and they go on walks occasionally, which my son tells me about all the time. I couldn’t recommend the nursery enough.
Jessica was lovely, reliable and very flexible with timings, which made everything so much easier while we were staying at the hotel. She completely understood our routine and regularly checked on both babies while they were sleeping, which made us feel comfortable and reassured. She was also very responsive and easy to communicate with. We would definitely use Jessica again and highly recommend her!
Aman
My daughter has been with Zulekha two days a week since March 2025 just before she turned 1. Zulekha was very considerate from the outset wanting us to look around at other childminders to make sure we found someone who suited our family. She has definitely shown time and again that hers is the right setting for our daughter and us. My daughter started calling her mummy for a time showing how happy and safe she felt before she had developed the vocabulary to say Zulekha.
Zulekha is very flexible taking our lead were we request and then giving us advice when we ask for it. I really appreciate her consistency to exposing the children to a healthy and wide range of different foods. During our settling period she was doing baking with the children to help one of them, who had become more picking with their food, grow the variety of food they felt comfortable eating. When my daughter was struggling to settle at her nursery Zulekha changed their normal routine so they could go to the childminder play sessions at her nursery each week and be in the space with someone she already felt safe with.
We really love that Zaytouna's is a home setting as our daughter has come to love her and her family and it feels like a really nurturing environment that has allowed her to develop so much.
Zulekha is one of the main reasons I am hesitant to consider moving out of the area so my daughter can stay in her care for as long as possible.
I would recommend Zaytouna's Childcare to anyone who is looking for a childminder in the area.
We had the most amazing experience with Katie as our nanny, and to this day, we still talk about her and the wonderful time she spent with our daughter. She became such a special part of our family that my daughter still remembers her, talks about her and asks about her. That, to me, says everything about the kind of person Katie is.
From the moment she joined our family, Katie went above and beyond to settle in and really understand our daughter’s personality, interests and routine. She put so much thought into planning activities and making each day enjoyable, engaging and memorable. She was incredibly caring, patient and attentive, while also being meticulous and organised in everything she did.
As a professional family who run our own business, having someone we could completely trust with our daughter made such a huge difference to our lives. Katie was always punctual, reliable and conscientious, and we never had to worry about whether things were being taken care of. She gave us complete peace of mind and genuinely made our lives so much easier.
What I particularly loved about Katie was that she never just did the basics. She genuinely invested in our daughter and became someone she felt safe, happy and comfortable with. She brought so much warmth and positivity into our home, and it was clear that caring for our daughter was something she took real pride in.
Even now, I honestly pray that we’ll have the opportunity to have Katie back with us again one day. Finding someone who is trustworthy, caring, dependable and who forms such a genuine bond with your child is incredibly special. Katie was absolutely amazing, and we couldn’t recommend her highly enough.
Ashiee
Junie is a fantastic nanny and we wholeheartedly recommend her.
She was looking for our daughters (Year 2 and Year 4) as after school nanny, taking care of school pickup, preparing second lunch/food and taking them to activities after school, over a period of over a year now.
Junie is very pragmatic, has a “can do” attitude, can adjust to follow our requests but also has very good judgement in case neither of us is available / reachable for a quick check-in.
Without fail Junie made right calls - be it clothes, food, timing / logistics, etc. Junie is also helpful and supported our family through a couple smaller and bigger emergencies, and it was great having her safe pair of hands to help us through.
Both girls also enjoyed spending time with Junie as she is not “just a taxi driver” but engages with children in sensible, meaningful and age appropriate conversations.
Bottom line, all four of us recommend Junie!
Maggie
I am very happy to provide a reference for Valerie, who looked after my son, Kairo, from the age of one until he was two years old.
During the time Kairo was in Valerie’s care, I saw such a positive difference in his learning, development and confidence. Valerie was not only an excellent childminder, but someone who genuinely cared about Kairo and took the time to teach him, encourage him and help him develop new skills. He learnt so much during his time with her, and I will always be grateful for the role she played in his early development.
Valerie was incredibly caring, patient and attentive. She made sure that Kairo was happy, safe and well looked after, while also creating an environment where he could learn, explore and grow. She put a lot of effort into his learning and development and always treated him with kindness and understanding.
As I worked Monday to Friday, it was extremely important for me to have someone I could completely trust with my child. Valerie gave me that peace of mind. I never once worried about Kairo while he was with her because I knew he was safe, happy and being cared for properly. Knowing that he was in such good hands allowed me to focus on my work without constantly worrying about how he was doing.
What meant the most to me was the genuine bond Valerie developed with Kairo. She loved and cared for him as though he were her own, and that is honestly all I could have asked for as a mother. It was clear that her relationship with him went beyond simply being his childminder. She truly cared about his happiness, wellbeing and development.
I would have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending Valerie as a childminder. She is trustworthy, reliable, caring, patient and dedicated. I feel very fortunate that Kairo had the opportunity to be in her care during such an important stage of his life.
I am extremely grateful for everything Valerie did for Kairo and for the reassurance and comfort she gave me as his mother. I would happily recommend her to any parent looking for someone who will treat their child with genuine care, love and respect.
Misheal looked after my son several times over the summer holidays and was fantastic. She's kind, caring, and responsible, and she kept me updated about my son throughout the day. Best of all, he loved being there and was always happy in her care. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her.
Stephani
We have had such a positive experience with Jasmines Childminding, with two of my children attending over the years. It is a lovely, welcoming environment that is extremely well resourced, with a wide range of structured and engaging activities carefully planned to support and meet the developmental needs of the children.
One of the things I particularly value is how diverse and inclusive the setting is. Children are exposed to different cultures, experiences and perspectives, helping them to develop a wider understanding of the world around them from an early age.
The childminder works closely with parents and communication is excellent. The WhatsApp groups are a real plus, providing regular mini updates throughout the day, along with plenty of photographs, which gives parents a wonderful insight into what their children have been getting up to.
The setting is also competitively priced, with food provided, which offers great value for money.
Most importantly, both of my children have benefited enormously from the nurturing environment and robust, consistent routines. They were both fully prepared for their transition into nursery and approached this next step with confidence, independence and, most importantly, a smile.
I would highly recommend this setting to any parent looking for a caring, stimulating and inclusive environment where their child can thrive.
Debbie has looked after our daughter for the past year, and we feel so lucky to have found her. She is warm, kind and caring, and we couldn’t have wished for a better person to look after our little girl.
Choosing someone to care for your child is such a big decision, and having someone you trust makes all the difference. We are so grateful for the care and attention Debbie gives our daughter and everything she has done for our family over the past year.
We would wholeheartedly recommend Debbie to any parent looking for a wonderful childminder. Thank you, Debbie!
We had a discussion and agreed on a date and time range. Shraddha asked for my address and contact details which I immediately provided. On the day of the meeting, she deliberately sends a message saying our conversation was “broken” and she suddenly couldn’t understand anything we discussed, after agreeing to date, time and me sending my address and phone number. I tried to call her but my calls were left unanswered and my WhatsApp messages too. it is obvious she switched off her phone to prevent being contacted by me.
this is highly unprofessional and unacceptable. I had an urgent need to fill in and had cancelled my conversation with the other providers when Shraddha confirmed her availability to provide her service.
Anyone dealing with this provider should know that she is unreliable and can switch off on you after plans are made and details confirmed.