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 couldn’t be happier with Roisin. She always goes above and beyond to support our family. When my husband was injured and couldn’t drive, she kindly picked up and dropped off our daughter, which was a huge help.
She has also been amazing with our daughter’s potty training. Thanks to her friendly dogs and cat, our daughter has learned to be gentle and confident around animals. Her garden is full of fun activities, and she takes the children to the park, woodlands, and museums to explore new things.
Our daughter loves spending time with her and always comes home happy. We highly recommend her!
Becky has been looking after my son since he was 7 months old, he's now nearly 4! Becky keeps communication during the day with photos and updates. Regular days out to zoo, farms and playgroups. My son has come on leaps and bounds since being in beckys setting. He is always coming home with pieces of arts/crafts. Will be gutted when he leaves, wouldn't trust anybody else! He is always excited to see becky!
Choosing Sonia as our childminder has been one of the best decisions we’ve made for our son.
From the very beginning, my little boy settled in so well with Sonia and has absolutely adored her ever since. He genuinely looks forward to the days he’s with her, and on weekends he’ll often wake up asking if he’s going to see “Son Son” today! That alone says everything about the bond they’ve built.
One of the main reasons my partner and I chose Sonia was because of the amazing outings and adventures she plans for the children. As our son is very outgoing and loves exploring, this was incredibly important to us. Sonia provides so many opportunities for visual learning and fun through real-life experiences. They’ve visited country parks, farms, music sessions at the library, National Trust sites, playgroups, and enjoyed playdates with other childminders and their little ones. Every day is filled with something exciting and educational.
Sonia has also been fantastic with communication. We receive regular updates, photos, and details about everything they’ve been doing throughout the day. At pick-up, she always takes the time to discuss how the day has gone and anything we need to know, which has always given us great reassurance.
The impact Sonia has had on Cashel’s development has been incredible. His speech, confidence, social skills, and love of learning have all flourished under her care. She has such a wonderful way of understanding him and encouraging him to grow, and it really shows. We constantly receive compliments on how clearly he speaks and how confident he is.
As a first-time mum returning to full-time work, leaving my baby was one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do. But Sonia made that transition so much easier. From day one, she gave me complete peace of mind. Knowing how much she genuinely cares for kids and seeing the beautiful relationship my son built meant I never had to worry while I was at work.
I honestly couldn’t recommend Sonia more highly. Any family who chooses her will be incredibly lucky. My son talks non-stop about his “Son Son,” their adventures, and especially their car rides singing together. Those are memories he’ll treasure.
Thank you, Sonia, for everything you’ve done for him from when he was a baby right through to preschool. We will always be so grateful for the love, care, patience, and dedication you’ve shown our little boy. You’ve played such an important part in his early years, and we’ll never forget it.
Our little one has gone to Natalie's since he was about 15 months old, and from the start Natalie has been so warm, kind hearted, caring and patient with him. And so helpful, communicative and reassuring with us as parents too. The kids make true connections with her, as she is so naturally gentle and nurturing, as well as creative when it comes to taking them on nature walks, to the farm, or simply just painting, crafting or playing in her setting which is fully geared towards the kids. She also offers lovely food options too, and has been super accommodating of our little one's pickiness! She is incredibly experienced and so intuitive, and we feel very, very lucky to have found her. We would recommend her in a heartbeat for your little ones too.
RhiV
Paige has been the most amazing childminder we could have ever hoped for. From the very beginning, she made us feel completely comfortable, and it was obvious how much she genuinely cares for every child she looks after.
Our daughter absolutely loves going to Paige's and always comes home happy with the biggest smile on her face. We've seen such a positive difference in her confidence, independence, and development, and we know that's down to the fun, loving, and nurturing environment Paige creates.
Paige always keeps us updated with photos, messages, which gives us so much reassurance. Knowing our daughter is safe, happy, and genuinely loved while she's there means everything to us.
Paige goes above and beyond every single day. She's patient, kind, caring, and so dedicated to helping every child thrive. It's clear she treats every child as if they were her own. Her lovely son, Lenny, is just as wonderful such a kind, gentle, and caring little boy who has been a fantastic friend and role model.
We honestly couldn't recommend Paige highly enough. Any family lucky enough to have their child in her care will quickly see just how special she is. Thank you, Paige, for everything you've done for our daughter we're so grateful for the love, care, and support you've given her (and us).
Ursula has been looking after our 5 year old boys for a year. She has been fantastic! Ursula has been incredible in engaging him in play, supporting with his reading and writing skills and providing a caring and supportive environment. Always going an extra mile, always on time. We couldnt have asked for a better nanny
Jurga
Rachel has been a loyal, responsible and caring nanny for my two children.
She is completely reliable, flexible and genuinely cares for my children.
They light up when they know she is picking them up.
During difficult personal turmoil, she went over and above by reaching out to me to find out how I was getting on.
With Rachel you don't just get a nanny, you get a friend
Arthur
Karen has looked after my daughter Belle since she was 3 months. She is now 4 and starting school. She starts being able to read her name count and recognise numbers and letters. Karen is kind and caring. Has an excellent knowledge of EYFS and her setting is a home from home.
Our little boy has been going to Suzanne’s since 2023. We wanted someone experienced, a home from home setting and someone who was trustworthy.
Suzanne’s childminding is all of the above for us.
As a parent it’s so hard leaving your child when going to work, however Suzanne made this less stressful and we knew he would be safe.
Our little boy would always be excited to go, we would get stories at pick up time about his day with his friends and pictures throughout. If it wasn’t for our little boy starting school and we had our way, he would still be with Suzanne. So much so he asks to go rather than going to nursery. Therefore he still has regular visits and goes within the holidays and he still loves it as much as he did when he was full time.
Suzanne is always out doing activities with the children and ensures your child’s interests are put first.
Nikki has been an amazing childminder for both of my children. She creates a warm, safe, and nurturing environment where they have both thrived. They are always excited to go, and it's clear how much care and attention Nikki puts into helping them learn, grow, and have fun. I have complete peace of mind knowing they are so well looked after. I couldn't recommend Nikki highly enough to any family looking for a caring and reliable childminder.
What can I say!? Carly has looked after my little girl since she was a baby. From our first meeting we felt safe, secure and reassured that our girl would be in the best hands. Carly is very professional and so trustworthy! Communication is always impecable and her care has helped to shape our girl and helped her to meet her milestones! Our girl has made so many friends though Carly and I am sure that we will have a friend for life. Because childminding is more than just a job to her! You can tell that she genuinely cares about each and every child under her care! I would 100% recommend Carly to anyone looking for a childminder!
I have been sending my son since September 2025 now and it’s been a great decision.
Linda provides and warm and nurturing environment that make me feel right at ease when dropping my son off in the morning and makes my son feel right at home. My son loves spending time with Linda and playing with her children - they are so polite and helpful with my son!
I love receiving photos and videos of my son’s daily adventures, which is lovely to see his activities and experiences throughout the day whether that be out at the park, Library, or playing in the garden - he’s always having the best time!
Linda has also been very flexible with hours- allowing late pickup at 7pm.
Thank you for everything you do for my son and I would highly recommend to anyone!!
I would like to recommend FlonaJay to all who are looking for a friendly, caring and safe space for their children.
FlonaJay made us feel at ease and comfortable when we visited her place. It was a great way to connect and be assured Yasir will be in a comfortable and safe environment.
Yasir loves spending his 3 days at Chisis. Sometimes he does not even want to come back home 😂.
Beside being friendly and caring. FlonaJay is also a professional in what she does and compliant.
Finding someone you can trust with your child is never easy, especially as a foreign mother without a large support network. From the very first days, Carla gave me complete peace of mind.
My daughter is 20 months old and absolutely loves going to her. She settled in so quickly, which was something I never expected as she is naturally not very socially connected. Carla has such a kind, patient, and caring approach that my daughter felt comfortable almost immediately.
Although my daughter is not speaking yet, I have noticed a wonderful difference since starting with Carla. We mainly speak Arabic at home, but she now understands English too and happily sings the ABC song at home. It has been so lovely to see her confidence and understanding grow.
One of the things I appreciate most is Carla’s incredible flexibility. It has made such a difference to our family and has taken away so much of the stress of balancing work and childcare.
I truly couldn’t ask for a better childminder. Carla is professional, caring, reliable, and genuinely loves the children she looks after. As a parent, knowing my daughter is happy, safe, and excited to see her every day means everything. I couldn’t be more grateful for everything she has done for our family, and I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for an exceptional childminder.
Hayley has been our child minder for the past 4 years, caring for our daughter from 1-4 and now our son who is 18 months. From the moment I met Hayley I felt her warmth and her sunny nature and I knew she was the one I wanted to care for my babies. Hayley is an incredible child minder and an amazing person. She offers a cosy and inviting home from home environment with ample activities as well as days out, ranging from zoos, museums, playgroups, out in the woods exploring nature, allotment visits, parks, cafes, splash parks any many more. She is great at sending photos and updates during the day which are so welcomed. She always has a well thought out plan for the day and keeps in line with themes, celebrations as well as teaching the children about different cultural traditions. I wholeheartedly trust Hayley with the world and thank her for her valuable contribution to our little one’s precious childhoods. She is inherently positive, kind, gentle and so caring and it is clear to see how much she genuinely loves the children in her care. She also is the right amount authoritative and has a special way of getting just the right message across, ensuring that the children use empathy and understand the reason behind every instruction. She really understands child psychology and it shows. She will be a part of our family forever and we feel very lucky to have found her. Thank you Hayley! xx
Still so relieved that we found Annie and her team to look after our little boy when I went back to work after maternity leave. Soon I will be returning to work after my second maternity leave and I have no worries about leaving our little girl with Annie too which is a lovely feeling.
Annie and her team have set up such a lovely home from home environment with such inviting play provision. So much so, I often wish I could come and play when I see the photos on the tapestry app🙊 I especially love how children have the freedom to get so messy with paint, water and mud! It’s exactly what they should be doing 😊 We also love that the children often visit different places like parks, shops, museums and playgroups. Best of both worlds. It feels like somewhere in-between a childminders and nursery which works so well for us. We also like that Charlie has so many lovely little friends but the environment doesn’t feel as busy as a nursery.
Most importantly, Annie and her team are obviously so devoted to the children which means the most. They are loved and cared for and Annie has gone the extra mile to make sure that Charlie is as happy as possible even though he currently experiencing separation anxiety. She is very supportive and understands how hard this can be.
I never hesitate to recommend her!
My son started with Julia at the age of one and is now leaving at age three to go to nursery for a year before starting school. As he was my first child I was very nervous about him starting childcare and me returning to work but Julia made me feel reassured that he was in good hands. Over the last two years my son has loved his time at Julia’s. He has learnt many life skills, enjoyed making crafts and socialising within the groups. Julia sends me photographs of him when in her care and he is always smiling and having fun. I’m very grateful to Julia for the two years he’s spent with her, all the things she’s taught him and would recommend her.
Choosing a childminder is one of the biggest decisions you'll make as a parent, and from the moment I met Sally and Colin, I knew Oakley would be in the best hands. They have such a genuine warmth about them, and I instantly felt at ease.
Oakley started with them before he was one and before he could even walk. Soon he'll be leaving as such a confident, caring, happy little boy, and I truly believe Sally and Colin have played such a huge part in helping him become who he is.
Every day is filled with fun, adventure and learning. They spend so much time outdoors exploring nature, enjoying creative activities, and eating lovely nutritious home-cooked meals. Oakley has developed such a love for mark making and drawing, and honestly, he holds a pencil better than I do! That's entirely down to Sally and Colin's incredible creativity, encouragement and patience.
It's clear that every child in their care is loved, valued and given the opportunity to thrive. Knowing Oakley has spent his early years somewhere so nurturing has meant the world to us. We will always be so grateful for everything Sally and Colin have done, and I couldn't recommend them more highly. We will miss you so much!
A, O, H, & O x
Amie
Annie is absolutely brilliant, and so are the assistants who work with her. My son has been with Annie for a year, since he was around one, and he truly loves it there.
What makes Annie’s setting so special is that it feels like an extended family. It is a warm home environment with a relatively small group of children of different ages, which has been wonderful for my son. He learns so much from the older children, and as he has grown, he has started to look after the younger ones too. The bond he has with Annie and the other key workers is amazing to see. They feel like aunties to him, and the other children feel like part of his wider little family - a little tribe.
For me, it feels like the closest thing to a natural, human child-rearing experience that you can find in a modern urban setting. That has been so much more reassuring and appealing to us than a larger nursery environment with lots of staff changes.
Annie’s house is a fantastic space for children, and her garden could give any forest school a run for its money. The children spend so much time outside, and she even has a big art shed where they can paint huge canvases on the walls. They also go on regular outings, which we love. We often get updates on Tapestry from woodland walks, trips to the Horniman Museum, parks, farms, the pet shop and even swimming.
My son calls her “my Annie”, which says it all really. You can see the bond, the trust and the love he has for her, and we feel very lucky that he has had such a nurturing, adventurous and joyful place to spend his early years.