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.
Rachel looked after our son for over a year, we moved house recently so sadly had to change childminders. Our son had the best time with Rachel, they went on day trips to the farm, soft play, the aquarium and lots more ! We loved having the daily reports on WhatsApp with photos. Rachel has such a lovely clean home and she is very welcoming. She would always set up activities to help with their development, our son would often bring home cards, piece of art and even a cupcake he'd made that day. We could not fault Rachel's services in any way, she's fab !
Amy
Grace looked after our 4 year old over the summer this year, 3 days a week for 6 weeks. She was punctual, polite, friendly and open to ideas of where to take our son. She also suggested places she had researched and made the effort to book tickets or buy passes. She was confident taking him on the tube, overground and bus all over London (5 times to his beloved Transport Museum).
Grace is a really lovely person. Our little boy looked forward to his mornings with her and still asks now if he will see her again. I trusted Grace completely. She sent lots of updates and had her location on so we could see their progress around town. She got him home on time and always told us of any concerns she had.
We wish Grace all the very best and hope to see her next year!
Jaime and Max
Jaime
Dessy, alongside her assistant Anna, looked after my eldest daughter from the age of one until she started school a few weeks ago. She was an incredibly sensitive and attached baby, but she settled in so well and soon became a very confident, happy little girl who absolutely loved going to Dessy’s.
Dessy’s setting is amazing. She has a bright, spacious, open-plan play area filled with endless activities and educational toys, as well as a large garden with swings, slides, garden toys and a fantastic mud kitchen. The playroom opens directly onto the garden, so the children spend lots of time outside whatever the weather — even in winter, when they would be wrapped up in their snowsuits! There is also a separate, cosy sleep room for nap times.
Dessy provides a solid daily routine and always makes sure the children have plenty of different experiences. They regularly go out to the local forest, library, zoo, playgroups. She supported my daughter through potty training, encouraged her independence and helped prepare her for school through their daily ‘Dessy School’. She taught her letters and numbers and by the age of three she could confidently write her own name.
The food and snacks Dessy provides are another huge plus — everything is fresh, healthy and varied, with lots of different meals and snacks throughout the week.
My youngest daughter now also attends Dessy’s setting, having started at just 11 months old and now being two. She has had an equally brilliant experience and is so happy there, often attending five days a week.
Dessy genuinely cares deeply about the children and is completely invested in giving them the very best start in life. We trust her implicitly and feel very lucky to have found her. I couldn’t recommend her and Anna highly enough!
We are very happy with Kimberly and I would highly recommend her as a childminder.
My son is very happy in her care, and it is clear that Kimberly genuinely cares about the children and their wellbeing. She provides a lovely, welcoming environment and makes sure the children have plenty of opportunities to have fun, explore and learn.
I particularly appreciate that she takes the children out regularly to different places, including parks, museums and other activities, giving them experiences beyond the usual day-to-day routine. Her setting is also very well equipped, with a lovely garden, trampoline and plenty of toys and activities. At the same time, it is not just about keeping the children entertained — Kimberly provides a really good variety of activities that support their development and learning.
I actually visited and spoke to a few other childminders before making my decision, and afterwards I realised even more how much Kimberly stands out. The quality of care, the activities she provides and the overall environment are excellent.
We are very, very happy with Kimberly and feel confident knowing our son is in such caring hands. I would definitely recommend her to other parents.
Tania
Jenna was great, really responsive and easy going to what we needed for the evening whilst at a wedding in St Ives. We put our 2 girls to sleep and left Jenna with them as was easier and quicker for us to get back to the wedding. Would definitely hire again when back visiting and share her details to our friends. Thanks Jenna!
My Son has really enjoyed his time at Bambini Montessori, and I’ve been very happy with our experience. The staff have always been lovely, caring and welcoming, and I’ve felt reassured knowing that Esteban is being well looked after while he’s there.
I’ve also noticed a lovely difference in My Son's since attending, particularly with his confidence, independence and interaction with other children. It’s been really nice seeing him develop and learn new things in such a positive environment.
Thank you to the whole Bambini Montessori team for all the care and effort you put into looking after him. I would definitely recommend Bambini Montessori to other parents❤️
I cannot express how invaluable Frances and her team have been to me over the past 5 years. They have looked after both my children. My son from 1 and my daughter from 4 months old. The care and love they give is beyond expectation. We have used Frances and her team for babysitting, helping out when we were between afterschool Nannies. We don’t have family near that can help out and Frances became our village. She has helped to set both my children up to be very confident, capable and fun loving children who have entered school with ease.
She takes them out on outings, teaches them cutting, pouring, writing, amounts others through play. Frances’s team are a group of Mary poppins, I couldn’t have wished for better people to look after my children.
Paula
Louise has been looking after our son Vayu since he was just 11 months old, and as he approaches four, we look back on these nearly three years with immense gratitude. Finding someone you trust completely with your child is everything, and Louise has exceeded every possible expectation.
From his very first days with her, Louise built an atmosphere filled with warmth, safety, and encouragement. She has an intuitive understanding of children, meeting Vayu right where he was and helping him blossom into a remarkably confident, capable, and happy little boy. The transformation in his self-assurance and social skills under her care has been incredible to watch.
What truly sets Louise apart is her dedication to making every day engaging and meaningful. Whether taking the children out on outdoor adventures, setting up creative play, or exploring new places together, she ensures they are always learning, staying active, and discovering the world. She creates a sweet, close-knit group where Vayu made wonderful early friendships and felt like a cherished part of a little family.
Her communication with us has always been seamless and reassuring. As a parent, there is no greater feeling than dropping your child off knowing they are genuinely loved, protected, and cheered on throughout the day. Louise pours her heart into her work, treating the children with the same kindness and devotion she would her own.
Saying goodbye is so bittersweet because Louise has played such a pivotal, unforgettable role in Vayu’s early childhood. So much of the bright, independent, and confident boy he is today is a direct reflection of her patience and loving guidance over the past three years.
We recommend Louise from the bottom of our hearts to any family seeking exceptional childcare. She gave Vayu the absolute best foundation for life, and we will always be thankful for her.
Kelly is just amazing! My daughter went to Kelly’s House from 9 months old until she went to school this year and it was a fantastic experience for her! Kelly creates a warm home from home environment, and tailors activities and learning to each individual child’s interests and needs. She was an amazing support to both myself and my daughter who has SEND. Her letters and reports were very informative and so helpful, professionals commented on how good they were. Kelly takes the children out on lovely days out as well as life experiences such as going to the garden centre, library, out for lunch ect. She focuses on independence and gives the children the tools they need to succeed. I honestly cannot recommend her enough! Thank you Kelly!
we were fortunate to find Sebnem during our 1.5 months business travel at Cambridge. she is wonderful. She always came at least ten minute before the start time (8:30) and was flexible to leave a bit later (at 17:30). our 8 month daughter quickly bonded to her. every day Sebnem was coming with a book or a toy. our daughter really loved when she was reading to her on the coach. after few weeks , she was lighting up every time Sebnem rang the door in the mornings. Sebnem is calm , caring and creative and most of all reliable. We highly recommend her.
My daughter started here at 11 months and wasn’t walking and could say a handful of words. She spent 4 months here and developed so much and grew in her confidence. The settling in period was amazing and helped me as a nervous first time mum going back to work. I constantly got updates through the day about my child. My daughter thrived in her time here and would recommend MJ childcare to anyone. Such a lovely home away from home environment and I never worried about my child while she was here. Her time here was such a positive experience for the whole family.
Veena looked after both of my daughters (more my youngest) and when we met her she was like a breath of fresh air in comparison to others. She just took my daughter and I could immediately see a connection. Veena was so flexible, nurturing, kind and approachable. Having her in our lives was a God send as I was never apprehensive about leaving my children with her. She always looked after them with so much care and affection. Veena took note of all the little things and went out of her way. She is a great communicator and has a real knack to be a childminder. With her around me and my husband were always relaxed and trusted her with our most precious people wholeheartedly. Highly recommend Veena anytime! She is absolutely brilliant.
I’ve hired Reha to look after my daughters (4 and 5), and she has been a reassuring presence for us. She’s always on time, kind, and thoughtful, and she keeps me updated at the end of each day so I know how things went. She’s handled school pick‑up, the walk home, dinner, bedtime, and story time, with calm confidence. Over the six sessions we’ve had, my girls became so comfortable with her that they were a little sad on the last agreed day. That says everything!
I’m very happy to recommend Reha to other parents, and I’d gladly hire her again whenever we need support
Our daughter has been with Kiera since she was 10 months old, for over 2 years now, and we have been so pleased with her care. It was important for us to find a caring, ‘mummy’ as we needed childcare for 3 full days a week. Kiera is certainly that. Our daughter absolutely loves going there, and often doesn’t want to come home! Which says a lot!
Kiera takes them on wonderful day trips, garden centres, soft plays, parks, playgroups etc as well as doing fun activities from her home. She has a wonderful outside space with plenty to explore.
Kiera (and her own daughters) are like family to my daughter and it’s such a relief to leave her there for the day, knowing she is well cared for, whilst I’m at work.
Kiera is flexible and accommodating to changes in times or any settling arrangements you need for your child, and keeps you regularly updated with messages on what they get up to with their day.
I shall be sad when my daughter moves on to nursery!
Emily
Lisa was absolutely fantastic with our triplets. They were our firsts and having 3 newborns at once was completely overwhelming at times, particularly during the night. Having Lisa there gave us a level of support and reassurance that we honestly couldn’t have managed without. I don’t think I would have been able to get through the newborn phase without her!
She is incredibly experienced, calm and capable, and was completely unfazed by three babies needing attention at the same time. She quickly got to know each of their individual personalities and routines and was brilliant at settling them, feeding them and getting them back to sleep.
What we appreciated most was how reassuring Lisa was. She was always happy to offer advice when we asked, but never made us feel judged or pressured to do things a certain way. The number of times she would just chat with me so I felt like a human after being with the babies all day. I am beyond grateful.
She was also brilliant with the practical side of things and would leave everything organised and ready for the morning.
Lisa was a real lifeline for us. She is warm, trustworthy and genuinely cares about the families she works with. We would recommend her without hesitation to anyone looking for an experienced night nanny, particularly parents of multiples or first time parents.
We couldn’t have asked for a better childminder than Ilaria for our daughter over the past two years. From the very first day, Ilaria created such a warm, safe, and nurturing environment that it truly felt like a home away from home.
Our daughter grew so much in her care, both in her confidence and her learning, and she always looked forward to going. Ilaria goes above and beyond with fun activities, outdoor adventures, and thoughtful communication that gave us complete peace of mind while at work. Leaving our little one was never easy, but knowing she was in such loving, capable hands made all the difference. We are endlessly grateful and would wholeheartedly recommend Ilaria to any family looking for exceptional childcare!
My son has been in her care for the past three years, and I couldn’t have wished for a better childminder. She looks after him with so much warmth, patience and dedication. It means the world to me to know he is happy and loved while he is with her.
Her home is always clean and welcoming, and she prepares delicious meals for the children. Everyone in her family is lovely to my son and makes him feel at home. She truly puts her heart into caring for him, and I’m so grateful for everything she and her family have done. I would wholeheartedly recommend her to any parent.
We honestly couldn’t be happier with the care our son receives. He absolutely loves going to Polly and it gives us such peace of mind knowing how happy and settled he is there. He started with her when he was just 11 months old, from the very beginning she has been so hands-on, loving and attentive to his individual needs. She truly goes above and beyond for him and always makes us feel that he is cared for as if he were her own.
We really appreciate how well she keeps us updated, both through the app and with messages throughout the day whenever needed. She knows all his favourite foods and always makes sure he is well fed while still offering him a balanced diet.
It’s also amazing to see just how much he learns while he’s there. He comes home having learned new things, with the cutest cards, drawings and little creations to proudly show us, which we absolutely love. Seeing how much his confidence and personality have grown since starting with her means so much to us.
The setting is always clean, welcoming and well looked after. We feel incredibly lucky to have someone so caring, dedicated and attentive looking after our little boy and we would wholeheartedly recommend her to any parent looking for someone they can truly trust.