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.
Our son was with Dawn for nearly a year, and during that time he always seemed happy, settled, and content in her care. Dawn also helped us with pick-ups and drop-offs, which was really useful, and something we checked with her multiple times to ensure she was happy to continue doing.
We really thought a lot of Dawn. Dawn then took three weeks off for personal reasons.. no issues there at all but on the weekend before she was due to return, she very suddenly terminated our contract, citing a breakdown in the relationship. This came as a complete shock to us, especially as our communication had always been friendly and positive—she would message about non-work-related things, and was even invited to our son’s christening.
The sudden termination left us without childcare at very short notice, which was extremely stressful and upsetting for our family. Dawn asked for £600 to cover the 4 weeks notice or we send Ezra to her for the 4 weeks & she will claim funding (we didn’t send him, see the next paragraph.) There was also a dispute over payment following this, as we did not agree with being asked to pay after the contract had been ended so abruptly. This has now been settled, but added further stress at an already difficult time.
Since leaving, I was approached by another parent who occasionally saw Dawn with the children at playgroups. She shared concerns, from one parent to another, that Dawn had previously terminated other contracts suddenly and mentioned instances where a child in her care was not comforted when upset and spoken to in a way that raised concern. While I cannot personally verify this, hearing this has been very upsetting and has made me question things further.
Overall, while our son appeared happy during his time there, the way the contract was suddenly terminated, the lack of prior communication, and the stress caused afterwards has left us feeling that the situation was handled unfairly. I would advise other parents to ensure they have clear agreements in place and to be aware that arrangements may change very quickly.
Florence is an exceptional childcare provider who goes above and beyond in every way. She is incredibly caring, warm, and family oriented, creating a safe and nurturing environment where children truly thrive. My daughter has been with her for the past 6 years, and the level of care and dedication she has shown throughout has been outstanding.
She is reliable, trustworthy, and deeply committed to the wellbeing and development of the children she looks after. It’s clear she genuinely loves what she does, and that shows in the strong, lasting relationships she builds with both children and parents. I have always had complete peace of mind knowing my daughter is in her care. I cannot recommend her highly enough. Thank you for providing such exceptional service and care over the years.
Rahma has been looking after my son (28 months) since he was only 10 months old, and I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better start for him. He’s been so happy in her care, and I’ve seen such a lovely change in his confidence and development. Her home feels really welcoming, and he always enjoys playing with the other children and all the different toys and activities. What really stands out to me is Rahma’s balance she’s warm and caring, but also firm when needed, which I really value. She keeps the children engaged with lots of fun activities, and he especially loves things like water play, drawing, and puzzles. It’s clear he feels comfortable and secure with her, which means everything to me as a parent. Rahma is also great at communicating. She builds a strong connection with the children and encourages kindness and good behaviour in a really natural way. I feel reassured knowing that if he’s ever upset or unwell, he’s in safe and caring hands.
I also really appreciate the daily updates knowing what he’s eaten, how he’s slept, and what he’s been up to helps me feel connected to his day. Overall, I’m genuinely so grateful for the care she’s given my son. She’s been a big part of his early years, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to other parents.
Nicole helps out on two mornings to give some variety and structure to our homeschooled daughter. She's done many arts and crafts and sat and played various board games. This has all helped her redevelop her resilience, patience and confidence that she seemed to had lost in a mainstream setting. Nicole also offers babysitting and pet setting. Thoroughly recommend her.
Asmau very careful person and has a lot of experience with working with children. My child was very happy when she there. Also, her place and garden very clean and tidy so my child can have more space to have fun. Asmau keeps me updated so i always feel peace in mind when im at
work . Highly recommended !!!
My son started with Rowan when he was just over a year, she has such a lovely home from home environment and he has flourished under her care. He was very reserved initially but with her gentle encouragement he now joins in all the groups and clubs they go to and plays well with the other children. I would recommend to anyone who wants that homey supportive feel as I was a bit anxious about my son going to a Nursery as he can be timid and feel it would overwhelm him, RowRow's is the best environment and he loves it so much. Rowan is one of the 3 people my son actively reaches for and runs to for hugs so I think that speaks volumes!
My two daughters have attended Clare’s lovely home before and after school since they were in reception. They are now in year 2 and 4 and love their “Clare days”.
Clare provides a warm and nurturing environment. The children are offered all sorts of different activities such as arts and crafts, games and lots of outdoor play. Clare always makes a great effort on the children’s birthdays which is a lovely added touch and shows how much she genuinely cares about the children she looks after.
I am incredibly grateful for the care and support Rabeya provided to my son and me during a very important time in our lives. When I made the decision to return to university as a single parent, I was naturally anxious about balancing my studies with my responsibilities as a mother. Rabeya made that transition not only possible, but smooth and reassuring.
Over the three years she cared for my son, she showed exceptional kindness, reliability, and genuine dedication. My son formed a strong bond with her and her family, which gave me great peace of mind. She provided a safe, warm, and relaxed environment where he felt comfortable and happy. She also went above and beyond by preparing meals, organising play activities, taking him to the park, and collecting him from school and bringing him to her home.
Thanks to Rabeya, I was able to focus on my university work without constant worry or compromise. Her support meant everything to us—she truly became our rock during that period, and I will always be grateful for her help.
I would recommend Rabeya without hesitation to any parent looking for a caring, trustworthy, and dependable childminder. She creates a nurturing environment where children can thrive, and her positive impact on my son’s life has been invaluabl
I enlisted Lisa for a weekend for some reinforcements to care for my 2.5 year old toddler and 10 week old baby. She was very prompt with responses and also very punctual. She picked up the children’s patterns and rhythm quickly and got stuck in. Very flexible moving between baby and toddler. Highly recommend and will definitely get her help again in the near future!
Sin Yee
Mahalia is reliable, kind, and clearly passionate about looking after the children in her care. It gives me real peace of mind knowing my daughter is so well looked after.
I would highly recommend Mahalia to any parents looking for a trustworthy and wonderful childminder.
Donna
Anees is a fabulous childminder who provides home cooked meals and plenty of activities (indoors and in her well-kitted garden) to keep little ones busy and learning. Anees has looked after my daughter from 10 months up to 3 and in school holidays, she now looks after my 1.5 Yr old son. She is so kind and an absolute amazing lady, we cannot recommend her highly enough.
My eldest child attended Claire's for 6 years, and my youngest is still there and has attended for 3 years. Claire is a very reliable, dedicated and experienced child carer. She is also very down to earth and approachable.
My kids loved attending. Highly recommended.
When I was looking for a childminder for my 1 year old daughter a went to see 4 of them. Sviatlana was by far the best!! Her setting is always so clean and everything is tidy. She is very caring , responsible and loving Childminder. She provides home cooked lunches and a lot of activities for a children. Sviatlana also keeps me posted about my daughter day. How she slept, eat ,played.. My daughter adores her and is always looking forward to see her. I couldn't wish for better childminder!!
Unfortunately, we are moving abroad but if I could, I would take Sveta with us 🥰🙂 Sveta will be truly missed by all our family!!❤️
Miss Charlene has been amazing with my son. She is kind, attentive and goes the extra mile to make sure he feels safe, happy and well looked after. It’s clear how much she genuinely cares and this has given me real peace of mind as a parent. I would happily recommend her without hesitation.
My daughter has been attending Clare's childminding service since September, and she really enjoys it. She loves the garden with the lovely selection of play equipment, and spending time in the garden is definitely a highlight for her. The arts and crafts are always a hit as well, and she enjoys bringing home her creations. Clare’s dogs are also popular with the kids, and my daughter looks forward to seeing them each day. The food is always good, and I really appreciate the thought Clare puts into celebrating birthdays – it’s a nice personal touch. When the weather's good, the trips to the playground are a great way for the kids to get some fresh air and have fun together. Clare is kind, patient, and has a good sense of humour, which makes my daughter feel comfortable and happy to go. Overall, I’m really happy with the care she provides, and I would 100% recommend her to other parents.
We moved our two sons to Carol, at the time they were 3.5 and 1, after moving to Walton-on-Thames. At first, we had our boys in a nursery-style preschool setting. The stress of that nursery setting, combined with the move, was far too much for our older son. He was unhappy and acting out both at home and at preschool. Carol has helped our whole family so much. I agree with the positive reviews, that the food is healthy and there are lots of excellent age-appropriate activities. More than that, though, I think she just really enjoys playing with children. We were away for a few days and you could tell she was really happy to see the children when we came back, and they could feel that she was glad to see them as well. If you are commuting through the station it couldn't be more convenient. We also just found her much better and easier to deal with then formal nurseries, you can just whatsapp if you need anything. We have no hesitation in recommending her.
I am incredibly grateful to have found Rujina as our childminder. From the very beginning, she has been warm, professional, and genuinely caring, creating a safe and nurturing environment for our child.
Rujina goes above and beyond to ensure the children in her care feel happy, engaged, and supported. She provides a great balance of structured activities and free play, helping with both learning and social development. It’s clear she has a natural connection with children, and our child absolutely loves spending time with her.
Communication has always been excellent
Rujina keeps us updated regularly, which gives us great peace of mind. We always feel confident that our child is in safe hands.
I would highly recommend Rujina to any parent looking for a reliable, kind, and dedicated childminder.
Anthony
Bright Minds childcare came as a recommendation to me from a local Mum friend when I was looking for someone to help care for my little boy on the days he wasn’t in nursery. Cathy and Alex were incredibly warm and friendly from the get go and made me feel at ease almost instantly that my baby would be in good care. I have been so impressed with the activities they offer the children- (one day at the zoo!) and the food is also of an exception quality (venison meatballs!). More than just childcare, my little boy was being taken care of by a loving family which was so wonderful. Thank you all ❤️
We feel so lucky to have found her. Leaving our child with someone else for the first time was never easy, especially when she was so young, but she made that transition so much easier for us. Our little one started with her at just 11 months old, and from day one she has cared for her like she is part of her own family.
She is kind, caring, professional and incredibly reliable, and we always know she is in a safe and happy environment. We also really appreciate the healthy food she provided and the updates about the daily activities.
It has been amazing to see how much she has learned while being with her, including rhymes , numbers and the alphabet, and how much her confidence has grown to tell things clearly.
The peace of mind she gives us as parents means everything, and we honestly couldn’t recommend her highly enough.
We are very happy with the care our daughter is receiving. She has been attending this setting for almost a year and a half, and during this time we have seen wonderful progress in her development.
The children spend a lot of time outdoors, enjoying free play, going on walks, and exploring nature, which we truly value. At the same time, they regularly attend playgroups, including visits to a care home, where they have the opportunity to socialise not only with other children but also with older people. We think this is a very unique and valuable experience.
Jolanta is a warm, kind, and very caring person. She approaches each child individually, taking into account their specific needs and personality. She has been very supportive of our daughter’s development—especially when it comes to speech. Jolanta has put a lot of effort and dedication into encouraging our daughter to speak, and in recent weeks we have noticed a huge improvement, which we strongly believe is a result of the work she has put in.
She also supported us during the potty training stage and was always happy to share helpful tips and advice, which made the process much easier for us.
Jolanta also communicates with parents on a daily basis, sharing updates about the child’s progress. At the same time, if she notices anything concerning, she does not hesitate to bring it to the parents’ attention, which we greatly appreciate.
We also love that Jolanta sends us daily photo updates, which allow us to see how much fun the children are having and give us a wonderful insight into our daughter’s day.
Most importantly, our daughter absolutely loves spending time with Jolanta and is always happy to go back to her every day, which we believe is the best recommendation a childminder can receive.
We truly appreciate everything Jolanta has done for our daughter and highly recommend her care.