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 am pleased to provide feedback on the care and support that Jessica Draper provides for our son, Zayn.
Jessica is an incredibly supportive and attentive childminder who clearly prioritises children’s development. She takes a thoughtful and individualised approach to Zayn’s learning, showing a strong understanding of where he is in his developmental journey and how best to support his progress. We feel this is greatly enhanced by her own experience as a parent of three children, which is reflected in her confidence, patience, and natural ability to nurture and guide young children.
The activities and resources she provides are of a very high standard. Her educational toys and planned activities are engaging, age-appropriate, and clearly designed to encourage learning through play. We have seen a positive impact on Zayn’s development since being in her care.
Jessica also places great importance on outdoor learning. She regularly takes the children outside, allowing them to explore, stay active, and learn in different environments. This balance between indoor and outdoor activities is something we value highly.
Communication is another key strength. Jessica keeps us well-informed throughout the day, providing updates on Zayn’s mood, wellbeing, and any concerns (for example, if he is teething or not feeling 100%). She also shares photos, which is reassuring and helps us feel connected to his daily experiences.
Overall, we are extremely happy with the care Jessica provides. She creates a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where Zayn is clearly happy, supported, and thriving.
Ushama is really kind humble positive attitude person who takes good care of my kid and I am confident to trust my child in her hands . She is reliable and flexible and also understanding to my needs .I am very happy and content with her service.
Michelle
My son started with Louise June 2024 he settled in instantly and was comfortable with Louise hands out to her no problem and was a struggle to get him to come home 🫣 he wanted to stay with her so I knew straight away he was in the best hands and she knew how nerve racking it was for me to leave him she sent me photos of him settling in and that put my mind at rest and she kept me updated with all the information I needed my son has developed so much sense being with Louise he does loads of activities his speech has improved massively and Louise and Lloyd are always taking him out to burn off his energy nice to see him out instead of being kept inside doing all sorts of activities zoo visits, soft play, library visits, play groups you name it Louise and Lloyd go to anything they can to keep my son entertained I can not recommend Louise and Lloyd enough to anyone who would ask these guys are the childminders you need that give our children the love and attention.
My daughter has now started with them also and she is thriving I didn’t have that nervous feeling like I did with my son as I saw how amazing they both are and knew my daughter would be well looked after and I’m happy to have both my children together with them words can not explain how warm and comforting it feels to leave my children there knowing they are safe and well looked after thank you so much and I will continue to use Louise and Lloyd until my children no longer need the care anymore.
I am extremely happy with the care and support Theodora has provided for my son Ackairo. Since being in her care I have seen a huge improvement in his confidence, communication, and overall development. Theodora creates a warm, safe, and nurturing environment and Ackairo is always happy and excited to attend. Her dedication and genuine care gives me complete peace of mind and I would highly recommend her to any parent looking for a trustworthy and professional childminder.
My son is almost two now and has been going to Lucy’s for over a year and he absolutely loves it. They’re constantly going to local parks, play groups, sensory rooms and so much more during the week and she’s so focused on accelerating key learning stages during development, like walking and talking. He is always coming back with new words his obsessed with. Lucy is also an absolute pleasure to deal with. I’d highly recommend!
Saskia babysat our son while we went to a concert. She brought toys and games and snacks to our hotel and gained an immediate rapport with him. He had a lot of fun with her playing games, reading books, and he was engaged and productive! She is a lot of fun and really connected with him.
Saskia is very personable and friendly, and it was obvious that she has had a great deal of experience with children.
We endorse her 100% without reservation!
Our son has now been going to Lucy’s for 6 months. He has autism and currently non verbal so we were anxious to leave him with anyone. I now do not ever have that worry.
Arlo absolutely loves it at Lucy’s, she is literally like another parent to him and it really is his home away from home. He is so comfortable and content which for me means more than anything.
He gets excited to go and actually gets the hump sometimes when he has to leave. Lucy is so caring and treats Arlo like her own. She keeps me updated on the days he’s in about how he is and how his day is going and sends the cutest pics of him having the best time!
He has improved so much with his development and communication. Lucy always goes above and beyond to meet Arlo’s needs and will help wherever she can. He has got a beautiful bond with Lucy and that’s all we ever want is for our children to be happy and safe when they are not with us.
Not only does Lucy have a beautiful and clean home she also has an amazing garden which Arlo LOVES! He gets to explore and have so much fun whilst being safe.
What I love so much about Lucy is that she lets the children who she cares for be who they want to be.
I honestly can’t thank Lucy enough, we were so lucky to find her and I know there is nowhere else I would want Arlo to go.
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We feel incredibly fortunate to have had Maddy care for our daughter over the past year. She has built such a strong, caring, and positive relationship with her, and it is clear how much she genuinely cares for the children she looks after. Our daughter absolutely loves her “Maddy days” and is always excited to spend time with her.
Maddy has played such an important role in our daughter’s learning and development, providing a nurturing, fun, and supportive environment where she has thrived. We are so grateful for everything she has done and would highly recommend her to any family looking for an exceptional childminder. Thank you, Maddy, for being such a special part of our daughter’s journey.
I am a first time mum and going back to work made me dread leaving my son. but then I met Leyla. After reaching out on the app, she arranged a phonecall with me the next day and convinced me 100% that she was the way to go.
My son adores her. She made the whole process so easy and was flexible and accommodating. My son loves going there each day and has learned so much. He is growing more confident and I know this is all down to Leyla.
I recommend her so much that 5 stars are simply not enough.
Hayley
We couldn’t be happier with the care our little one receives. The setting is small, welcoming, and has such a lovely family feel. The childminder is incredibly friendly, enthusiastic, and genuinely passionate about what she does, which shines through every day.
Our 1-year-old absolutely loves going and is always excited to see her. It’s wonderful to know that our child is happy, engaged, and cared for in such a nurturing environment. We receive regular updates and can see how much thought and effort goes into planning activities that support learning and development.
We highly recommend Shekel to any parent looking for a caring, reliable, and positive environment for their child.
We cannot recommend our Liz highly enough. Since our daughter started attending last September, she has come on tremendously both socially and educationally. She absolutely loves going each day and has built wonderful friendships with the other children in her care.
There is always a wide range of engaging activities planned, including singing, learning about emotions, colours and numbers, all of which have supported our daughter's development and confidence. The curriculum is thoughtfully planned and varied, and our daughter genuinely enjoys taking part in the different topics and activities.
Liz is incredibly accommodating and works around our daughter's routine, ensuring her individual needs are met. She also provides plenty of opportunities for outdoor learning, whether that's trips to soft play, visits to the local library, or creative mark-making activities in the garden.
We particularly love how she introduces the children to different celebrations and events throughout the year. Our daughter has learned about topics such as Autumn, Remembrance Day, Chinese New Year and Father's Day, among many others.
It is clear that she is passionate about providing a nurturing, stimulating and supportive environment for the children in her care. We are so pleased with the progress our daughter has made and happily give her a well-deserved 5-star rating.
I cannot recommend Maggie at MINI Sunshines Childcare Services highly enough. From the very first day, Maggie has shown nothing but kindness, love, patience, and genuine care towards my daughter, Kayla. Knowing that my daughter is in such safe and capable hands gives me complete peace of mind as a working mum.
The care and service provided at MINI Sunshines Childcare Services are truly exceptional. Maggie creates a warm, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children feel happy, secure, and encouraged to learn and grow. She is reliable, trustworthy, professional, and always attentive to each child’s individual needs. Her communication with parents is excellent, and she keeps me updated on Kayla’s progress and wellbeing.
Maggie maintains a clean, safe, and welcoming environment and consistently goes above and beyond to ensure the children in her care are comfortable, engaged, and thriving. She is loving, caring, compassionate, patient, and dedicated to helping children develop confidence, independence, and positive social skills.
What stands out most is the genuine love and passion she has for childcare. Kayla absolutely adores her, and it is clear that she treats every child as if they were her own. Seeing how happy, confident, and well cared for my daughter is speaks volumes about the outstanding service she provides.
I would wholeheartedly recommend Maggie and MINI Sunshines Childcare Services to any working mum or parent in Camberwell, London, who is looking for the very best childcare for their child. We are incredibly grateful for everything she has done for Kayla and our family. Thank you, Maggie, for being such an amazing childminder.
As a parent whose son has been in Jayne’s care since April 2025, I was utterly upset and shocked to read the review that was recently posted.
This is a complete and utterly false interpretation of Jayne and the wonderful environment she provides. To be quite honest, it proves to me that there are some people out there who just cannot help themselves, and the issues clearly lie with the mother’s own expectations rather than the exceptional care Jayne delivers.
My son absolutely loves being at Jayne's and is looked after extremely well. Since he started over a year ago, I have seen nothing but a warm, stimulating, and incredibly nurturing environment.
Jayne is a highly experienced professional who is straightforward and honest—traits that any parent should value when trusting someone with their child.
The claims in the negative review could not be further from my reality:
Stimulation & Activities: The reviewer claims the children are "stuck in one room," yet my son regularly enjoys fantastic days out, including trips to RHS Bridgewater and plenty of engaging activities.
The "Quiet" Accusation: The critique regarding Jayne's son working nights is entirely blown out of proportion. Jayne herself openly told the mother that her son explicitly said not to worry and to let the kids make noise. It is a shame that a single moment of standard, polite boundary-setting was twisted into a claim that the children aren't allowed to express themselves.
Food & Routines: Suggesting Jayne doesn't bother with the children or their development is absurd. Jayne works tirelessly to establish healthy boundaries and routines that help children thrive socially and behaviorally.
It is incredibly unfair to try and damage the reputation of a dedicated childminder who has successfully cared for children for 20 years, based on a mere three-week stint where the parent simply didn't want to adapt to a professional setting.
Jayne does this job because she is brilliant at it and truly cares for the children. I couldn't be happier with the care my son receives, and I would highly recommend her to any parent looking for a safe, loving, and expert childminder.
Gemz82
Helena has been looking after our girls for several months now and we can honestly say that life has gotten quite a bit easier. She is reliable, has never been late, the girls have always felt comfortable with her and in general she has a calm warm presence. Would recommend.
My daughter has been in Tina’s care since she was 13 months old, when I returned to work after maternity leave. Throughout this time, Tina has consistently shown herself to be a caring, nurturing, and highly dedicated childcare provider. My daughter has learned so much during her time with Tina and has clearly thrived in her environment.
Tina offers a wide range of engaging activities, including trips to the park, playgroups, farm visits, and various creative projects. My daughter always comes home excited to share stories about her day and proudly shows me the crafts she has made.
As my daughter prepares to start school this year, I am very pleased that Tina provides both drop‑off and pick‑up services. It brings me great comfort knowing she can continue in Tina’s care, as I would have been very reluctant for her to leave.
I highly recommend Tina to anyone seeking reliable, nurturing, and high‑quality childcare. She has been exceptional.
Choosing childcare felt like such a huge decision for us as our son started with Louise from just 9 months old, and I remember finding it really hard leaving him in those early days.
From the very beginning he settled so quickly and it was obvious how loved, safe and cared for all the children are. Louise genuinely treats every child as an individual and you can tell how much she cares. Our son can be a bit fussy with food and she has always been so accommodating and patient with him which we’ve really appreciated.
Her setting feels like a real home away from home and every day he comes home happy and content. We absolutely love getting the updates and photos during the day too. It makes such a difference seeing what he’s been up to and knowing he’s having such a lovely time.
One thing that’s really stood out to us is the effort she puts into planning activities. She always comes up with such lovely, creative ideas and there’s so much thought behind everything she does. It’s not just keeping the children busy, everything feels really engaging and educational while still being fun. We love seeing all the different things they get up to and it’s been so lovely watching our son learn, explore and experience things we probably wouldn’t even think to do at home.
She’s also been such a great source of support and advice as a first time mum. Louise has so much experience and knowledge and I’ve genuinely learnt so much from her. Whether it’s little suggestions, reassurance or sharing what works well, she always does it in such a supportive and caring way and it honestly feels like she’s in your corner.
What’s been especially lovely to see is how much he’s come on since being there. His confidence has grown so much and it’s clear he feels secure and happy in her care. You can tell Louise puts so much thought and effort into creating a really special environment for the children and it never feels like “just childcare”.
She has made going back to work so much easier because I never spend the day worrying. Instead, I know he’s being cuddled, encouraged, looked after and having fun.
As a mum there is nothing more valuable than feeling completely comfortable leaving your child somewhere and that’s exactly how we feel. We know he is in the safest hands and that peace of mind means everything. We genuinely feel so lucky to have found Louise and her assistants. Finding childcare like this feels rare and we’re grateful every day that we chose her.
Steffie looked after Lidia from the age of 13 to 19 months. During this period, both my partner and I were working from home most of the time, and this stage coincided with what is often a peak period for attachment. Any parent can imagine the challenges that this can bring.
Steffie joined our family with an open mind and consistently went the extra mile to do what was best for Lidia while respecting and supporting our parenting approach. She showed great flexibility and understanding, always working with us rather than imposing a one-size-fits-all solution.
As we do not have family in Edinburgh, Lidia had very little experience being cared for by others. Nevertheless, Steffie managed to build a wonderful relationship with her, and Lidia was always genuinely happy to see her in the mornings.
We are temporarily moving abroad, which means Steffie will not be looking after Lidia for a while. However, we very much hope that we will be able to work with her again when we return.
What I appreciated most about Steffie is her recognition that there is no universally "right" approach to caring for babies. Instead, she understands (and puts into practice) that good childcare is something that develops over time through getting to know the individual child, understanding their specific needs, and working closely with parents. This thoughtful and collaborative attitude has made her an invaluable part of our family, and I would strongly recommend her.
Alessia
Roisin is great and my 2 kids love her. They enjoy spending time with her, her daughters and her dogs! Roisin is also very accommodating whenever some kind of change is needed, for example around extracurricular activities. We have known her for three years now and there has never been a situation in which she has fallen short of amazing. Also, whenever they are off school, the kids get to visit all sorts of local interesting spots.