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.
We were delighted to have Dorothy as our night nurse six times when our baby was between 3 and 10 weeks old and she was the perfect match for what we were looking for. From the very first night she was warm, kind, calm and incredibly attentive and she built such a lovely bond with our baby. We also really enjoyed getting to know her ourselves. Dorothy is so genuine, easy to chat to and instantly puts you at ease. Her advice was always practical, realistic and based on what actually works, cutting through all the overwhelming and often conflicting information that new parents are bombarded with. We’re so grateful for all her support during those early weeks and would recommend her to any family looking for a fantastic night nurse.
My experience with this childminder has raised serious concerns about reliability, honesty, and professional conduct. Communication has been inconsistent and at times dishonest, which is unacceptable in a childcare role where trust and clarity are essential. Her behaviour has also been unnecessarily unpleasant, creating an environment that feels unstable and unprofessional. This type of conduct does not meet the standards expected from a registered childminder and may contribute to an unsafe atmosphere for children. I strongly recommend that parents exercise caution and ensure they receive clear, consistent information before considering this childcare provider.
We have been incredibly lucky to have Wajiha as our childminder. I first left my daughter with her when she was just one year old in 2017. As a first-time parent using a childminder, I was naturally nervous, but Wajiha made the whole experience very reassuring. My daughter settled in quickly and absolutely thrived in her care.
One thing I really appreciate is that Wajiha provides hot, home-cooked meals, which is a huge help as a full-time working parent. My daughter has grown into an independent, well-mannered, and confident little girl, and I truly believe Wajiha has played a big part in that.
When my son was born in 2023, I had no hesitation in asking Wajiha to care for him too. He has been with her ever since and loves going every day. His communication, confidence, and independence have come on so well, and it’s wonderful to see him so happy.
I also appreciate the regular EYFS observations and detailed updates Wajiha shares, including his two-year progress check. They give us a clear picture of his development and show the care and attention she puts into helping him reach his milestones.
Wajiha is always responsive, caring, and accommodating, especially when we’ve needed extra hours at short notice. We have built a great relationship based on trust and communication, and I always know my children are in safe, caring hands.
I highly recommend Wajiha to any parent looking for a caring, reliable, and dedicated childminder. She has been an absolute godsend to our family, and we are so grateful for everything she has done for our children.
She has been amazing with my children. She really takes the time to get to know them, which allows her to connect with them quickly and support them in a way that suits their individual needs. She provides lots of EYFS-based activities, including maths, letters, and learning through play. My children are always happy and enjoy their time with her. She is also very flexible and accommodating. Highly recommended!
Olivia has just finished with Jayne, having been with her for the past 2 years and I cannot fault any part of our experience. Olivia absolutely loved going and would always have lots of stories to tell and arts/crafts to bring home. She has learned so much with Jayne along with having so much fun.
Jayne took the time to understand our home life and ensured that she was able to communicate with Olivia based on our individual situation and I was constantly put at ease with updates, photographs and videos throughout each and every day.
100% recommend Jayne to anyone looking for a childminder :)
My Daughter attended only for 3 months as we moved to Bexley. Suneetha was exceptional and caring. My daughter was settled in 2 days and loved attending and playing with all her friends and her teacher Suneetha.
Tay and Cee are wonderful. Both of our children were in the best possible hands at Growing Seeds. Our son Arlo in particular, who joined when he was 20 months and just flourished. He ran in with a big smile on his face every day and just had so much fun, whilst surprising us every week with his development. I couldn’t recommend this setting highly enough.
Highly recommend Little Feet Big Steps. My son started when he was almost 1 and has just left having turned 3, it’s the best thing we did putting him in a lovely small setting like this rather than a nursery. Charlotte and Robyn do lots of different activities with the children each day and are super caring and loving. Charlotte always thinks of the extra touches and makes every occasion special for them. They always took such good care of our son and we were always happy he was well looked after and having a nice time.
Abi has been a wonderful nanny for our two children over the last 2 and half years. She started with us when our youngest was 7 months and has been incredible from day one. Our eldest is now nearly 5 and she has helped her navigate her first year at school very well. She has handled all aspects of childcare from weaning, to potty training and now helping with homework. She is always punctual, reliable and professional and very accommodating with any requests we have needed. We sadly don’t need her services (although she will remain a firm friend of the family!) as our youngest is ready for preschool but would recommend her most highly.
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Aliya took care of our child who has severe autism (non-verbal). We were very happy with Aliya’s service as we had a wedding to attend and would not have been able to attend without her help. What’s important was to see our child happy when we returned home which indicates to us he was well looked after by Aliya.
When Aliya first arrived she was so kind to introduce herself to our son that he adapted so quickly like his known her for ages.
Also, Aliya responded back quickly to my messages and reassured me that our son was ok which was a relief.
Thank you so much Aliya we were very happy that you bonded so well with our child and will definitely be calling for your service again xx
So so helpful with working with me about a schedule that was ever changing. My daughter absolutely loved Kaz and has been playing the games they played together for the last two days. Really helpful on taking away my anxieties around leaving my daughter for the first time. 10000% recommend
We couldn’t recommend Hannah more highly. She has been tutoring our Year 2 (7-year-old) in English and Maths weekly and the difference in both confidence and enjoyment has been fantastic.
Hannah is reliable, well prepared, and makes each session fun and engaging. Our child looks forward to the lessons, and we’ve had lots of positive feedback about how her confidence has grown. She has a lovely way of building confidence while keeping learning enjoyable.
We’re so grateful for all her support and would happily recommend her to anyone looking for an excellent tutor.
NatalieR
She is indeed the best person to trust your children with in Middleton. ❤️
Just a few weeks after my son started going there, I noticed so many positive changes in him, especially with reading books, becoming more independent, and developing his confidence.
I’m genuinely impressed with the impact she has had on him so far. I highly recommend her to any parent looking for someone caring, patient, and dedicated to their child’s development. ❤️
Damilola
Nicky has been an absolute treasure for my family and has looked after both of my children. My youngest has been with Nicky since she was just over 12 months old and has recently left to start primary school in September. My oldest is 18 years old and still has very fond memories of Nicky and that is a testament to who she is and what she does to provide love, stability and support to the children in her care. Nicky goes above and beyond for the children and provides lots of fun activities for them. Nicky really helped my daughter with potty training and getting her ready for big school. Nicky provided daily updates on my daughter’s activities as well as detailing food intake, sleep and how their mood was throughout the day.
My youngest adores Nicky and loved going to ‘Nicky’s house’ and absolutely thrived there. Nicky’s love, commitment and care helped shape my children in to the amazing people they are and I cannot thank her enough for that.
Choosing Nicky to look after my babies was the best decision I made. You won’t regret it either.
My daughter received such genuine warm and nurturing care. She developed real social skills interacting with other children in a small setting. She enjoyed frequent enriching day trips out with Geraldine. My daughter’s confidence and her self expression has developed in Geraldine’s nurturing and positive environment. Highly recommended.
I cannot praise Ewa enough! I was so nervous for my little one to go to a childminders as it’s my first. But Ewa reassured me and kept me updated all the time. My daughter absolutely loves it with Ewa and the amazing activities she does the for kids. The effort she puts in, is amazing! You can see Ewa really loves doing this with the children and making it fun for them all the time.
I’m so glad I found Ewa, as I was really starting to debate going back to work. But now I know my daughters loves it and enjoys her time there I am so happy.
Pooja started with us as our full-time nanny and housekeeper when our son was 2.5, and stuck with us through his whole transition into nursery — she made it so much easier than it could have been.
She was always punctual and totally trustworthy, so we never had to think twice. But honestly, what made her so special was how nurturing and caring she was with our son. He really loves her.
We also went through a rough patch with some big life changes, and Pooja was such a steady, calming presence through it all. She gave our son a real safe space when things felt chaotic, and that meant everything to us.
We're so grateful for the care and love she gave our family. Any family lucky enough to get her is in great hands.
We couldn’t have asked for a better childminder for our little one than Ayesha. She has looked after our 18-month-old over the past nine months, and from the very beginning she has been incredibly warm, kind and caring.
She created such a safe, happy and nurturing environment, and it is obvious how much she genuinely cares about all the children she looks after. Our son was always excited to see her each day, which gave us complete peace of mind.
We’ve seen so much growth in our child during this time, from increased confidence to learning new skills, and we’re so grateful for the love, patience and encouragement she showed every day. We can’t thank Ayesha enough for everything she has done for our family and would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy, caring and dedicated childminder.
After searching around for childcare for a while, I finally found Jess and I am so glad that I did!
My daughter is due to be Starting with Jess in December. I was so anxious about returning to work so soon after having my daughter, but after I met with Jess I left feeling so reassured.
Jess provides a safe, home from home environment with plenty of toys and activities to keep the children she cares for entertained. I also love the fact that there are regular outings planned, as well as lots of contact so we can see what our daughter is getting up to during her day at the childminders!
Although Jess is new to childminding, after seeing how she is with her own children and how welcoming, understanding and kind Jess is I decided that everyone deserves a chance and I am so glad that I chose her! It really doesn’t matter how experienced you are, I think it’s all about the setting you’re providing and hers is outstanding!
Can’t wait for my daughter to join you Jess xx