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.
Liz at Little Explorers has cared for both of my children since they were just 9 months old, and I honestly couldn’t have asked for a more caring, reliable person to look after them. Liz feels like part of our family providing a warm, safe, and loving environment where my children have truly thrived. Her daughter Lexi was born not long after my daughter Lily and they are the best of friends!
She provides a wonderful balance of fun, learning, and structure in her daily routine. My children have always excited to go, and they come home happy, confident, and full of stories about what they’ve done that day from creative crafts to outdoor play and learning activities.
Communication has always been fantastic; she sends food menu for the week, photos of what my daughter has been doing and she leaves no questions unanswered. Liz even keeps me organised on top of my work/life balance - reminding me about important forms and deadlines in regards to funding/school places.
I couldn’t recommend Liz at Little Explorers highly enough to any parent looking for exceptional childcare.
sabine
We are extremely happy with the care our child receives from Aarthi. We came to her through a friend’s recommendation, and we’re so glad we did.
Our child started going to Aarthi when she was just 10 months old, and Aarthi was incredibly patient and understanding during the settling-in period. She took great care to make the transition smooth and comfortable, which really helped our child feel safe and secure.
Aarthi is very experienced, patient, and caring, and this shows clearly in the way she looks after the children. Our child always comes home happy and content, which gives us great peace of mind as parents. She enjoys playing there and is encouraged to engage in self-play, which has really helped build her independence.
We’ve also noticed wonderful progress in her development — she is learning basic words, playing confidently, and becoming more comfortable in a social setting. Aarthi has been especially supportive in helping our child learn to eat on her own, which we truly appreciate.
Overall, Aarthi provides a safe, nurturing, and positive environment. We are very grateful for the care, attention, and dedication she gives, and we would happily recommend her to other parents looking for a reliable and loving childminder.
Valerie looked after my son who is 2 years old.
Valerie gave him so much attention and love and my son always love to go to her house and give her a cuddle.
Valerie always give a feedback of how my sons days went and what he was doing and what he ate and she always sends me some pics on WhatsApp.
I can't wish anyone better than her for my son.
Highly recommended.
Keely is an amazing childminder, my daughter has been going since she turned 1 in 2022. She has learnt such a lot from Keely over the years and also overcome fears of certain foods thanks to keely introducing homecooked fresh meals and making it fun learning about foods too. My son also started in September 2025 and he has thrived since being with keely and loves his food too. Keely has a great understanding of how both my children are and is always there for support even outside of work hours. I couldn’t wish for someone better to look after my children and I highly recommend to anyone who is looking for a childminder to look after and love your children like family.
I cannot recommend Laura and Little meadows childcare highly enough. Our son moved from a private nursery setting to Laura at around 18 months old and he immediately became far more settled than he ever had at his previous setting. His speech came on rapidly due to the exposure to children of other ages, and due to the close care and attention from Laura.
His confidence came on leaps and bounds and now at 3 he is very comfortable going into social settings and trying new things, thanks in no small part to how much Laura does with the children. They are out in nature every day walking and feeding the ducks, and frequent outings include the local safari park, farm park, soft play, messy play classes, the beach and parks all over to name just a few. Laura also teams up with other local child minders and the children get to play in larger groups. Christmas parties, Halloween parties, arts and crafts, and learning both in and out of the house.
Communication was always great, with pictures being shared regularly to a private parents Facebook group and sent via WhatsApp, and Laura let us know of any concerns or issues promptly. We really feel that Laura genuinely cared for and loved our son and knew he was safe and having the best possible time when he couldn't be at home with us. I will be forever grateful for the role she has played in our son's life and have only moved on from her services as we have moved out of the area. If you get a spot with Little Meadows child care you are lucky indeed!
We had the most incredible experience with Kirby, and I truly can’t recommend her enough. From the very beginning, she was kind, calm, and deeply reassuring which is exactly the presence you hope for when navigating your new life with a baby.
Her support made a world of difference for both me, my partner and our five-month-old daughter. She took the time to really understand our routines, our challenges, and our goals, and then created a gentle, practical plan that actually worked. My daughter is now sleeping so much better, and more importantly, she’s happier, settled, and thriving. The improvement in her sleep had an immediate positive impact on our entire household.
Beyond the results, what truly set Kirby apart was how lovely she was as a person. Kirby was patient, encouraging, and never judgmental—always making me feel supported and confident as a parent. She explained everything clearly, answered every question and made the whole process feel manageable and empowering rather than overwhelming.
I’m so grateful for the care and expertise Kirby has brought into our lives.
With Kirby, I can honestly say you’d be in the very best hands.
We've had our little girl with Sarah since she was 9 months old and Sarah has been the most amazing and welcoming childminder. From the moment we went over to meet her, she made her feel so welcome and relaxed. She has such a personal approach to childminding and you can tell she really cares and puts her all into what she does. Our daughter loves going there! They go one many exciting trips out and we always get updates of how she's doing. Since being with Sarah our little girl has gained so much confidence and her personality is really shining through. We are so glad we managed to get a space with Sarah. Thank you again for being amazing! <3
Rachel
Cheryl was very professional, compassionate and trustworthy with my two tots and regularly cared for them during the Autumn 2025. She was very reliable and quick to communicate when she was unwell on one occasion. The children looked forward to stories and games together. I would recommend Cheryl for babysitting.
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I am very happy with the care Wafaa provides for my children. She is reliable, kind, and attentive, and manages their different needs and routines with ease. She creates a safe, nurturing environment and communicates clearly at all times. I would happily recommend her to other families.
Both our girls have an incredible time with Claire and on the weekends can’t wait to go back. “When are we going to Claire’s” is on repeat at home.
It’s great that we just turn up and the girls walk straight in, every morning, no fuss because it’s like their second home.
We love seeing all the photo’s of them outside, exploring and playing as kids should.
Claire’s always been accommodating and accessible and we value her feedback on the girls’ developments and appreciate the advice on their progress.
Thanks again Claire
We feel incredibly lucky to have found such a wonderful childminder. From the very beginning, they created a safe, nurturing, and welcoming environment where our son has truly thrived. She is kind and attentive, and it’s clear how much care and thought goes into everything they do.
Our child is always happy and excited to go, and we’ve seen such positive development in their confidence, social skills, and learning. We’re kept well informed throughout the day, which gives us peace of mind, and communication has always been excellent.
We couldn’t recommend them enough to any family or friends looking for a caring and professional childminder. They’ve made a positive difference to our family, and we’re so grateful for everything they do.
We love Veronika so much!
My son practically lives at her house, the amount that my husband and I have to work, and he honestly loves going.
Veronika is incredibly flexible and accommodating, which is a huge relief as a working parent.
We get a minimum of an update a day with loads of photos, which never fails to brighten our day.
She’s also incredibly honest about how the day has gone, his behaviour and any tips that work for her.
She’s an absolute godsend! And I don’t know where we’d be without her.
Nel_1991
Rita has been absolutely wonderful with my daughter Victoria. She is kind, caring, and very professional, and my daughter always feels happy and safe in her care. Rita is extremely flexible and supportive, especially with weekend arrangements and pick-ups from school, which has been a huge help for our family.
She always prepares healthy and delicious food, and it’s clear she genuinely cares about the children’s wellbeing. My daughter enjoys her time so much and is always comfortable and relaxed with her.
I truly appreciate Rita’s communication, availability, and warm approach. I would highly recommend her to any parent looking for a reliable and loving childminder.
Coral
Kirsty is an amazing childminder and I’d highly recommend her. I was extremely nervous leaving my 1 year for the first time but Kirsty has been fantastic. My little boy is so happy when we arrive at Kirsty’s so it’s lovely knowing that he is happy while in Kirsty’s care. I have regular updates on how my little boy boy is doing and Kirsty plans engaging activities for the children. I can’t thank Kirsty enough for the nurturing support she has given to my little boy.
Denise has been with our family since my girls were 2.5 years & 5 months old. They are now 11.5 & 9.5 years old. Never in a million years could we have imagined at the beginning that this would have lasted for so long but as needs changed over-time, there was always a way to adapt and keep Denise with us and her willingness to be flexible and make it work has been appreciated enormously. She has an incredibly close bond with the girls and has been a friend and infinite support for me personally throughout. I originally interviewed 24 people for the role and knew instinctively she was "the one" but little did I realise to the extent that she truly has been over the years.
After a busy career based in London with a lot of travel commits, my world has changed considerably and I now WFH. The girls are much older now and unfortunately we just don't have the hours of need/cover that we once did. She remains an indisputable part of our family and someone who will be in our lives forever. The girls wouldn't be who they are today without the care, love, support, guidance and consistency Denise has provided throughout their lives.
I don't have the words to provide a good enough rating or recommendation but would be happy to speak further (if needed) with any family fortunate enough to have the opportunity to work with Denise in the future.
We recently hired geneane and are so impressed with her work. From day one, she has been 100% punctual and professional. More importantly, she is wonderful with my son; he felt comfortable with her right away. We feel very lucky to have found her and highly recommend her services to any family.She is very reliable.
Sara is not only a fantastic childminder she has become a family friend. Any children in her care are lucky as they are given lots of opportunities to try different things, and celebrate lots of different events. Sara supported us through family changes and a world pandemic. She goes the extra mile and I would have no hesitation recommending her to anyone.
