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 eldest daughter has been with this childminder since she was 11 months old, and still gets collected from preschool and spends afternoons here. She also now looks after our youngest 4 days a week.
We couldn't recommend her more - we chose this over a nursery setting due to the flexibility but actually there are so many other reasons why we are so pleased that we did. The girls get to go out on regular trips to local farms or Kew gardens, and I have been along on some of these trips and know that they are both fun and educational experiences. The girls are really made to feel like part of her family and have also become incredibly close with the other children in this smaller setting. I also found when my daughter started preschool she already had an excellent foundation in for example phonics, from her childminder, which has stood her in excellent stead. Our childminder also initiated potty training in both girls on turning two - making what I hear can be a difficult process go extremely smoothly for us! She also gives us excellent advice on any parenting concerns that we might have, and we feel relaxed and reassured trusting her with the care of our girls.
Farrah babysat for an evening for our 14 year old daughter and 11 year old son who has additional needs.
Our son’s review: ‘she was amazing, can she come every week?’
Our review: Farrah is a great communicator, was more than happy to pop over to meet us a couple of days before, made sure she was clear on boundaries and routines, and provided a calm, containing presence for a young person who was very anxious about us going out. She made both us and our children feel at ease, and had a very can do attitude throughout.
My daughter was with Gemma until she started school. The home style environment and activities were perfect for her, and there was never a day where she didn’t want to go!
We truly appreciate the level of care provided, and the way Gemma gets to know each child’s needs, development areas and little quirks! It makes all the difference.
Regular photo and text updates via WhatsApp so appreciated too.
Uncle DD and his team have been such a fantastic addition to our daughter’s life, she absolutely loves going and often asks to go on her days off! He cooks varied and nutritious meals and our daughter loves to help him in the kitchen.
They have a great focus on learning and play, with lots of all weathers outdoors time, arts and crafts, singing (and dancing!) and monthly themes and trips which our daughter LOVES.
We were quite reluctant to put our daughter into a bigger nursery setting and are so pleased we found Uncle DD, we would HIGHLY recommend him and the team to anyone looking for a more intimate and supportive nursery/child minders setting.
The team are all positive and patient and we couldn’t ask for better role models for our daughter, thank you!
Harriet
We were so glad to hear that Peps has opened a home nursery! She was such a support for us and our daughter during our time in Bristol. The transition to working life was easier thanks to her empathy and ways she went above and beyond to make us and our child comfortable. Something we’ve missed now we have moved
Her genuine love and support for all children is admirable and I would highly recommend her to anyone who needs a good and attentive childminder.
We feel incredibly lucky to have had Sofia as our childminder. She cared for our two sons from the ages of one to three, and from the very beginning it truly felt like a home-from-home environment. The warmth, love, and attention she provided made such a difference to both of them during those early years.
Sofia created a wonderful balance of fun, learning, and exploration. The boys enjoyed so many fantastic experiences, from trips to the farm and local parks to visits to libraries and even adventures into London. It was so reassuring to know they were not only being well cared for, but also given such enriching opportunities.
During their time with Sofia, both boys developed strong academic foundations alongside important emotional and social skills. She supported their early learning in such a natural, engaging way, while also helping them grow in confidence, independence, and kindness. It has truly set them up brilliantly for the next stage of their journey.
I always felt completely confident leaving them in Sofia’s care. She provided a safe, nurturing environment where they were clearly happy, secure, and thriving. That peace of mind as a parent is truly invaluable.
Although we didn’t live particularly close to Sofia’s home, the level of care, trust, and dedication she showed made the journey worthwhile every single day.
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Sofia to anyone looking for a childminder. It was a very emotional time for all of us when the boys moved on to preschool, which really speaks volumes about the bond they built with her. We will always be grateful for the care she gave our children.
Bethany
From start to finish I cannot fault our time with Lucy, our daughter settled so well very quickly and soon became her home from home, building great friendship with all the children and also Lucy's family members. Lucy was always on hand to offer me friendly and professional advise when asked.
The setting is clean, organised and lots of fun!
My daughter enjoyed lots of fun days out and regular visits to local playgroups.
I would highly recommend Lucy!
Dolly was our childminder when our son was 1.5-4 years old including nursery drops and pick ups. She's energetic, responsible, reliable and communicates thoughtfully. My son is now 12 and has really fond memories of Dolly, he adored her. We have on occasions had to extend the hours due to last minute work commitments and Dolly was always very accommodating. Highly recommended!
I had a really positive experience with this tutor. With their support, I was able to achieve A grades in my Highers and secure an unconditional offer for Pharmacy. Their teaching style is clear, structured, and tailored to ensure you fully understand the material rather than just memorising it.
What stood out the most was the level of support beyond the sessions themselves. They regularly check in, offer guidance when needed, and are always approachable. Even throughout university, they continued to support and encourage me, which made a huge difference during more challenging periods.
I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a tutor who is not only knowledgeable but genuinely invested in your long-term success.
Catherine has been our daughter’s after-school nanny since January, and she has been absolutely wonderful. She is reliable, punctual, and flexible, but most importantly she is incredibly caring, warm, and fun to be with. She quickly built a lovely bond with our daughter and has brought so much positivity and ease to our afternoons as a family.
We all love having her with us and feel very lucky to have found her. I cannot recommend her highly enough to any family with childcare needs.
Lydia
Emily is a fantastic tutor, she provided my son with catch-up tuition sessions when he was struggling to keep up at school.
She is professional and highly knowledgeable. She was able to make sure my son had everything he needed to feel confident returning to school in September.
An amazing childminder! She creates a warm, safe, and nurturing environment where children can learn and grow. Our child has developed so much since starting with her—both socially and emotionally. Communication is always excellent, and we feel completely at ease knowing our child is in such good hands
My child is in the best hands, without a doubt! I will forever be grateful to Miss Peace and her team for looking after my Hendri. I cannot say she is the best (as I cannot compare her to anyone) but she gives her very best in the work she does, incredibly passionate in her role and she always makes sure that her care is personalized to what our child needs. She indeed provides a home away from home, and even more...
Emma is without a doubt the best childminder we've ever had. It's been such an amazing relief for me that my daughter is always so happy and excited to go to Emma's house - she babbles on about her constantly when she's not with her too. And unsurprisingly, considering all the fun stuff they get up to - she's now been to London Zoo twice in the last year - both times with Emma! She sends the parents really sweet emails updating us on the wildlife in the park, she takes them to singing classes / the playground all the time and the food is all freshly prepared and delicious - my daughter eats so much better there than she does at home! She organises the sweetest Christmas/ Santa party in her house- which is lovely with a huge garden. Without fail every day at pickup I'll get a personalised update about what my daughter ate, how long she slept and little details about funny things she did or how she's coming on developmentally. My daughter will miss Emma so much obviously, but I really will too. She's so calm, easy to talk to and has such a brilliant sense of fun with the kids AND with the parents. I chose Emma because of all her incredible reviews on this website- I'd never seen a childminder get 100% positive comments on one of these forums- and they're all totally right! I feel very sad that we won't be seeing Emma every day anymore, but also grateful that my daughter has been so lucky to have such a special and loving 'home from home' environment in these early years. Thank you so much Emma, we all adore you.
Miranda
Our son was attending to this childcare for 6 months. Perfect setting, girls were amazing, with care and all activities for the kids. Really loving environment. Nice to see when your little one willing to go there every day, really says a lot. Unfortunately, out of nowhere without any notice Zelly informed us that she letting us go on mid week and mid term which cost lot of stress and disarrangements for our family. Was not expecting that childcare contract can be finished that way. I would still recommend that childcare but advice to have a alternative option to cover yourself in case of any issues. Thank you Zelly, Adela and Kidan- you girls doing amazing job and helping kids to develop in home like environment, thank you for help, not sure what happened and why we been let down like that, but we will miss you. Lot of love from Erik
Oksana
Lexi babysat my kids on several occasions and every time my eldest would talk about her non stop the next day and absolutely loved spending his time with her. She really went out of her way to figure out what the kids enjoyed and took the time to focus on them and make it feel like mummy and daddy going out was exciting time because they got time to play with Lexi.
I was very uncertain and nervous about leaving them with a baby sitter for the first time and Lexi was perfect in reassuring me and keeping in touch with photo's and updates on things they were doing which helped me to know that they were both settled happy and carrying on with their usual routines which really helped me to relax and enjoy my time too.
Couldn't have asked for a better person to introduce it my kids!!
2 boys aged 1 and 3