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 have used Jackie as a childminder since June 2020, when my daughter started this was initially meant to be an emergency placement due to covid, but we could not face moving our daughter as she had settled in so well. We went on to have our son, and we did not hesitate to ask Jackie if she could take him on too.
Jackie goes above and beyond for the children / families that she looks after. She takes the children on all sorts of adventures, like going to the farm, to the local National Trust Park and much more, meeting their social, educational, emotional and development needs along the way.
Both of my children flourished during the time they spent with Jackie over the past 6 years; they were always asking when they were going to Jackie's house - even when Jackie took some well-deserved time off, they wanted to be there!
We as a family were very sad when the time came for our youngest to start his next adventure at 'big school', which meant he did not need to go to Jackie's anymore. Jackie of course has offered to support us in any way she can in the future, and we will be sure to take her up on this offer if we need any childcare support!
Jackie is amazing, and we are so glad that covid led us to her.
Karis was nanny to our son Bertie for six months from when he was one year old to 18 months, she joined us when I was going back to work full time (August 2025 – February 2026).
Karis is genuinely the best thing that happened to our family and especially our son. On a practical level Karis is incredibly punctual, proactive, has excellent communication when setting plans in place or checking anything that might be changing. Very competent and professional. Karis cooked for Bertie, helped with washing up and cleaning for Bertie related things (as well as general tidying and cleaning in the kitchen and Bertie's bedroom that we definitely didn't expect her to do). Karis took Bertie to play groups, to local parks, museums, art galleries, and walks around the local area. Karis would take him to the supermarket and stock up on supplies for him. Karis taught Bertie to eat new foods - flavours, textures - and how to chew. She is an incredible cook and often batch cooked at the end of the week so there's an amazing supply for the weekend. Karis taught Bertie sign language to help him communicate while he couldn’t speak yet. She encouraged him to dance and sing. They had great fun painting at home and playing with toys. Bertie loves reading and she very kindly bought new books and encouraged this passion of his. Karis often stayed late and would do the bedtime routine with him (bath, massage, book etc). Karis has helped him make friends in the local parks and play groups and has been invaluable for me as a very nervous first time helping me understand and nurture developmental steps as well as just enjoy being a mother more than I was when I was doing it on my own. She is incredibly knowledgeable and would offer advice that was invaluable, Karis knew Bertie so well she was able to guide me through changes that I would otherwise have been ignorant about and spent a lot of time googling to find less good answers than Karis had.
Karis is very kind, very positive, calm, fun and generous. Karis is thoughtful, empathetic and trushworthy. I really enjoy being in Karis' company.
She is like family to us now and I am incredibly sad to no longer see her every day. Any family who gets to work with Karis will be very lucky and I honestly cannot speak highly of her enough.
We cannot recommend Nikki highly enough. Our eldest daughter has just left for school after being with Nikki for 2 years. In that time she has grown in so many ways. Nikki welcomed our daughter into her home along with her lovely family and provided a nurturing, caring, safe and fun environment for her. Our daughter absolutely loves Nikki and still talks about her now. Nikki was approachable, kind and responsive to any questions or queries I had throughout our daughter’s time with her, she communicates everything really well and we loved getting regular updates and photos of what the kids have been getting up to with her. She takes them out regularly to all sorts of different places and activities and they also meet up with other childminders in the area so get to know other children.
We have all ready got our youngest on the waiting list for Nikki before she was born!
We have been so lucky to have Iwona looking after little girl for the past three years, and we honestly couldn’t be happier.
From the very beginning, Iwona has been kind, caring and incredibly reliable. F. absolutely loves going to her and has always felt safe, happy and at home in her care. It has been wonderful to see the bond they have built over the years.
Iwona has been such an important part of F.’s early years, and we are so grateful for all the love, care and attention she has given her. We would highly recommend Iwona to any family looking for a wonderful childminder. Our adventure with Iwona continues with our second born!
Soonu has provided my boy with a real nuturing amd warm enviornment. The whole team were so caring compassionate through out and really focussed and supported when he was having trouble settling in. He is so happy to go there and they really go the extra mile to make wonderful memories for the children. The food is all fresh and pictures are provided regularly so you can be a part of your childrens day and actually know what they have got up to. I would not dream of sending my children any where else and my daughter will certainly be going to Soonus also. Thank you so much for giving our little one wonderful time
My child absolutely loved spending time here! There are so many toys and activities, a ball pit and a lovely little reading nook. I really love how the environment encourages learning and creativity while still being fun. The park and library are also close by, which is great for days out. Such a warm and welcoming environment, I would definitely recommend!
Olivia was pure gold with my baby Caspian! Over the summer, she has developed a strong bond with him. She is patient, flexible, enthusiastic and loves coming up with fresh ideas for play and outings. He really adores her and I am so grateful that she is a safe place for me and for him - like an extra family member. Really grateful that she came into our lives and would highly recommend!
Julia
We have had both of our children with Kelly and we honestly couldn’t recommend her highly enough. Our son started with her when he was just 9 months old and stayed with her until he started school and our daughter is now there too.
From day one, Kelly has always been so caring, patient and attentive with both of our children. They have always been happy to go in, and it’s such a good feeling knowing they are somewhere they feel safe, comfortable and at home. She has always gone above and beyond to make sure they are well looked after and enjoying their time there, while also helping them learn, grow and become more independent.
The whole family are genuinely lovely, welcoming and friendly and they create such a warm and homely environment for the children.
We feel very lucky to have found such an amazing childminder and family. They have become such an important part of our children’s lives and we will always be grateful for the care and support they have given them. We would definitely recommend Kelly to any parent looking for a caring, trustworthy and fantastic childminder.
Laura is honestly amazing, and I couldn’t recommend her highly enough. She is one of those people you feel completely comfortable leaving your child with, because you know they are genuinely cared for, not just looked after.
My son absolutely thrived in his 2 years with Laura and still talks about her daily!
She creates such a lovely, relaxed home from home environment, and the children are made to feel completely welcome and part of the family. She puts so much effort into making their days fun and interesting, with lots of different activities, outings and opportunities to learn and explore.
What really stands out is how much she gets to know each child individually. She takes the time to understand their personality, interests and needs, and you can see how much she genuinely cares about them.
She is also incredibly reliable, caring and thoughtful, which gives you such peace of mind as a parent. Most importantly, the children absolutely love her and her family.
Laura really is awesome, and I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a wonderful childminder. You’d be very lucky to have her looking after your little one. ❤️
An absolute lifesaver for our family as shiftworkers. Lynn is genuinely amazing at what she does, and we truly could not have done it without her support. She always takes the time to share updates, and we have complete peace of mind knowing our child is so well looked after and happy. We are endlessly grateful for everything she does and cannot recommend her highly enough to any parent looking for exceptional childcare!
Lyds
Bijoya is a lovely, warm childminder with a natural affinity for looking after young children. My toddler literally runs into her living room each morning, excited to play with Bijoya and his other little friends. Her setting near Chestnuts Park is bright and cosy and she takes the kids on daily excursions to local areas for picnics and stay and plays. My son has really flourished while in her setting. I can highly recommend - it’s a big comfort to know he’s so happy.
GCeleste
I am very happy to provide a review for Toni, who has looked after my daughter, since she was around three years old.
Over the years, Toni has built a wonderful relationship with my daughter and has always been someone I have felt completely comfortable and confident leaving her with. I have continued to use Toni because of her reliability, trustworthy nature and the excellent reputation she has for caring for children.
Toni has always been happy to get involved in all aspects of caring for my daughter whether that has been preparing and cooking meals, taking her to the park, going for walks, reading together or simply settling down to watch a film. She has always made their time together enjoyable while making sure my daughter is safe, happy and well cared for.
What stands out most about Toni is the genuinely nurturing nature she brings to her caring role. She is kind, patient and dependable, but also has a lovely way of teaching children through everyday life.
Over the years, she has taught my daughter many lovely things and has been a very positive influence on her.
I have always found Toni to be extremely reliable and trustworthy, and I would have no hesitation in recommending her to anyone looking for someone caring and responsible to look after their children.
Rebecca
We feel incredibly lucky to have found Hazel. Our little boy has been with her since he was just a couple of months old, and we honestly couldn’t have asked for anyone better.
The care, compassion and love Hazel gives the children is something to behold. He absolutely loves going and genuinely sees Hazel’s as a second home. As a parent, the communication from Hazel is also fantastic, which gives us such peace of mind knowing he is happy, safe and well cared for.
The biggest compliment I could give is that Hazel treats the little ones as if they were her own. We would recommend her to anyone looking for a caring, trustworthy and loving childminder. We really couldn’t be happier.
I couldn’t have asked for a better childminder for Neve over the summer. From the very beginning, Amy made Neve feel so welcome and comfortable. Neve was a little hesitant some mornings, but Amy handled it so calmly and reassuringly. Within minutes, Neve would be happy and chatting away to Amy about her weekend.
Neve had the most amazing summer, filled with baking, crafts, fun activities and some fantastic days out. She came home full of stories and always had something exciting to tell me about her day! The app Amy uses is also fantastic, as she shares little snippets of their days, which was so lovely for me to see while I was at work.
Knowing Neve was happy, safe and having such a great time made going to work so much easier for me. I’m so grateful for all the care, effort and experiences Amy gave Neve throughout the summer. It’s clear how much thought she puts into making each day fun and special, and Neve absolutely loved her time there.
Neve is already booked back in for the autumn half term, which I think says it all!
I would highly recommend Amy to any parent looking for a caring, reliable and fun childminder. Thank you for making Neve’s summer so special!
Lou is a fantaatic childminder, who looked after my son from the end of my maternity leave, until he started reception. Her guidance supported him into becoming such a kind, helpful and self assured boy. Her home setting is lovely with lots of play, learning and growing. I would recommend Lou to everyone.
DCG
I am sharing my experience because I believe other parents should know what happened before making such an important decision about who they trust with their child.
I first spoke with this childminder in November 2025 regarding childcare for my one-year-old son. At our initial discussion, we agreed a price of £40 per day / £4 per hour. Based on that agreement, we proceeded with the settling-in sessions and were expecting to receive the childcare contract.
However, several months later, just as we were about to receive the contract, I was informed that the hourly rate would instead be £13 per hour. I was told this was connected to what the Government pays for funded hours, and I was also told that she wanted approximately 7 weeks of paid annual leave. These were not the terms or prices discussed and agreed at our initial meeting in November.
My husband and I understandably decided that we could not agree to these completely different financial arrangements.
Unfortunately, the conversation then became very uncomfortable. I was told that I was selfish and that I should appreciate the effort she had made by accommodating our settling-in sessions. I chose not to argue and ended the conversation.
There were also concerns during the settling-in period itself.
My son only attended two settling-in sessions. During the second session, he was left for approximately two hours. When I returned, I found him asleep in the living room while being watched by a cleaner. This was extremely concerning to me because I had not agreed for someone who was not responsible for my child's care to be supervising him.
I also noticed that my son was wearing clothes belonging to someone else, including clothing that appeared to be girls' clothing. I had not been asked for permission to change him into somebody else's clothes.
Around a week later, my son became seriously unwell and we had to take him to A&E. He had difficulty swallowing and sleeping and was subsequently prescribed antibiotics. I cannot prove where or how he became ill, so I will not claim that the illness was caused by the childminder's home. However, as a parent, the experience understandably increased my concerns about the environment in which my child had been cared for.
Another extremely serious issue arose afterwards.
When we moved to a different childcare provider, I was informed that 30 funded hours had apparently been claimed for my son on 8 July, despite the fact that my son was not attending this childminder at that time. I had previously been asked to complete paperwork relating to funding.
This was extremely distressing and confusing for us. I strongly recommend that any parent in a similar situation carefully checks exactly what funding has been claimed in their child's name and for which dates. If there has been an incorrect or unauthorised claim, I believe it should be raised directly with the relevant local authority/Government funding team so that they can investigate.
There were also discussions about additional charges where I was told that the detailed calculations would only be explained towards the end of August. This made me uncomfortable because, as a parent, I believe I should know the complete financial terms before committing my child to childcare, not after I have already invested time into settling my child in.
During one conversation, when I asked when payment would be required for additional hours outside the funded hours, I was given one date, while her husband shouted another date in the background. I found the whole situation extremely unprofessional and confusing.
Finally, I was personally disappointed with the childcare environment. Based on what I observed during our visits, I did not see the level of childcare resources and facilities that I would have expected from someone advertising many years of childcare experience. There appeared to be very limited dedicated childcare equipment, with only a small kitchen toy visible in the room.
I am writing this review because choosing someone to look after your child is a decision that requires trust, transparency and professionalism.
My experience left me feeling that the financial terms changed substantially from what had originally been discussed, that communication became unpleasant when we questioned those changes, and that there were serious issues surrounding the funding claim which we are extremely concerned about.
Dear parents, please do your own research, ask for all fees and terms in writing before starting settling-in sessions, check funding arrangements carefully, and do not be afraid to walk away if something does not feel right.
I sincerely hope that sharing my experience helps another parent ask the right questions before making their decision.
We highly recommend Soonu to anyone looking for childcare. She looked after our child from the age of 1 to 5, and gave my wife and me the confidence to return to work after maternity leave, knowing our child was in good hands. Our child grew in confidence and independence while in her care, and we are very grateful for everything she did for our family.
I was a little worried about leaving my 13-month-old daughter, Buthyna, for the first time, but meeting Fatema made me feel so comfortable and confident.
Fatema is warm, caring and professional. Buthyna absolutely loves going to her setting and has settled in so well. She enjoys the activities, play and learning opportunities, and it is lovely to see her becoming more confident every day.
Fatema communicates really well and always keeps me updated about Buthyna’s day. She is kind, patient and genuinely cares about the children in her care.
I would highly recommend Fatema to any parent looking for a caring and trustworthy childminder. 5 stars are not enough! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Nikki has looked after my little boy for one day a week over the course of the last school year. From the first moments with her I could see he felt so comfortable and at ease. She really took the time to encourage his interests in numbers and letters and was perfectly child led in all the activities and toys she provided. I feel very lucky that my son had this wonderful experience and would highly recommend Nikki to all parents looking for a friendly, caring childminder for their little one.
Nat looked after my son for two days a week for the last school year, everyday he came home happy and excited to tell me about all the wonderful things he had been doing. Nat’s house became his second home. Her tender loving care and attention to detail was second to none. My son has developed so well because of Nat’s care, she does over and above for every child and provides a great variety of toys and activities for the children to choose. I would highly recommend Nat to anyone looking for an exceedingly high standard of childcare for their little one.