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.
Charlotte is a brilliant childminder, who's taken great care of, and nurtured our two children.
She has a brilliant way with the little ones in her care, creating a friendly, loving and exciting environment. Both our girls were immediately comfortable and happy with her in her lovely home setting. My youngest comes back full of excitement every day, talking about what she's learned and their activities.
Charlotte is laid back, flexible and helpful, and an absolute pleasure to deal with. Her support has really allowed our children to thrive and helped us navigate the early years of parenting. Highly reocmmend.
Vanessa worked with our family on and off for around four years, and we feel incredibly lucky to have had her supporting us during that time.
She cared for our daughter during busy periods and provided consistent, reliable help with day-to-day routines. Vanessa has a very calm and reassuring presence, which made a huge difference in our home. She was always patient, attentive, and genuinely engaged, creating a safe and positive environment for our child.
One thing we particularly valued was her ability to connect on a deeper level. With her background and natural empathy, she handled situations thoughtfully and with maturity. Our daughter felt comfortable with her from the beginning, which speaks volumes.
As I am Portuguese, it was important to me that my daughter continued to have exposure to the language. Vanessa supported this naturally in her interactions, which I really appreciated.
We also have a cat, and Vanessa was very comfortable around it and helped care for it when needed, which was an added bonus for our family.
She was always punctual, trustworthy, and easy to communicate with. We felt completely at ease leaving our daughter in her care.
We only stopped working with Vanessa because we relocated to Ireland last October, as my wife is originally from there. Otherwise, we would have continued working with her without hesitation.
I would highly recommend Vanessa to any family looking for someone dependable, kind, and genuinely invested in children’s wellbeing and development.
We’ve had a really positive experience with Ana as our baby’s first childminder. We started sending our daughter at 9 months old, and naturally she was quite nervous during the first week. However, with Ana’s warm and attentive care, she has settled in well and is now clearly enjoying her time there.
It’s been lovely to see her becoming more comfortable and starting to interact happily with the other children. Ana is very responsive and keeps us regularly updated on how our baby is getting on throughout the day, which is incredibly reassuring.
We also really appreciate how open and collaborative Ana is—she takes the time to understand our baby’s individual needs and works with us to support her development. Overall, we feel very confident and happy with the care provided.😊
We have been using Cheryl for a few months now. My daughter was 10 months when she started and I was really nervous to be leaving her for the first time. We visited many childminders and I am so pleased we decided to go with Cheryl, my daughter goes in with open arms in the morning and always comes home a very happy girl. Cheryl provides updates and photos throughout the day which is really lovely and definitely makes leaving her so much easier. I am so happy with how she has settled in and that’s all down to the care Cheryl has given. No question was ever too much and being a first time mum leaving their baby I got all the reassurance I felt I needed. Thank you for continuing to do such a great job xx
Jessica
She was nice in the beginning but rejected my son because of his special needs. Its been almost two years now and I still feel sad/broken about that. My son attended less than two weeks at her setting. I saw the body language and discussions.
I decided to start searching on this platform again not knowing she already informed few minders about me. Two different minders replied to ask why I'm changing settings so soon. I wonder how they knew, then I discovered she told the local minders about me which I found weird, unkind and unnecessary. I explained the situation to a lovely minder who advised me on how to navigate my situation. She could have just communicated that and not just rejected and not keeping things confidential. I'm so glad my son is getting all the help and support he required since that time. Some things just never go away.
Virginia arranged to start work with our family and did not show up several times despite confirming that she would start. The last time, she did not even message or call to let us know she won’t be coming. I called, she didn’t answer the phone then finally replied to my message saying she was not coming and told me not to message her again. She has left me stranded with childcare on several occasions. Very unreliable
Lucy is amazing and she knows her stuff! She is very well educated on child care and education. She is so kind and patient. My son has a great time with her and she has the magic touch to get him to bed easy.
Lucy has been babysitting my son (now 18 months) periodically for over 7 months now and I highly recommend her services.
I was a nervous mum who was anxious to leave her son with a stranger but Lucy was easy to talk to and I instantly knew she was a safe person for my son. She was mindful of my son’s food allergy and educated on food safety for babies. She worked with him on sign language and development as well.
I cannot say enough about how great she is!
Jolene
An exceptional nanny who has cared for our children with warmth, professionalism, and consistency, and who we have trusted completely as a family.
We have been incredibly lucky to have Anna as our nanny, and I would recommend her without hesitation to any family. She has cared for our son and daughter with genuine kindness, patience, and attentiveness, always prioritising their wellbeing, development, and happiness.
Anna is reliable, calm, and highly organised, providing a lovely balance of routine and flexibility. She communicated clearly with us as parents, was proactive in sharing updates, and handled day‑to‑day care with confidence and thoughtfulness. She has become a trusted and valued part of our family, and we are very sad to be losing her. Any family would be extremely fortunate to have her care for their children.
Laura
Maryam is a really lovely lady and a wonderful babysitter. We needed a babysitter for our 5 month old for an afternoon when we visited London. I was very nervous leaving my little boy with a stranger but Maryam was excellent at communicating and we had a video chat before we visited which put my mind at ease.
She turned up on time to our hotel and was very friendly and kind. She was also very natural with our little boy which was comforting. Additionally Maryam helped out when I had left my glasses at the hotel and brought them to me whilst bringing our little boy for a walk. She is a real star! I highly recommend her! ⭐️🏆🥰
Amanda
We feel incredibly lucky to have had Donna as Emily’s childminder for the past three years. From the very beginning, it was clear how much care, attention, and genuine affection Donna brings to the children she looks after.
What really sets Donna apart is the way she remembers and responds to the little details that make each child feel special. Whether it’s knowing that Emily prefers her sauce on the side or going out of her way to buy her favourite yoghurt, those thoughtful touches mean so much. She even makes personalised water bottles so every child feels part of the family.
Emily has absolutely loved her time with Donna. From rhyme time and playgroups to trips to the park in the “Donna Bus,” every day is filled with fun, laughter, and little in-jokes that make the experience so special. Alongside all of this, Donna has supported Emily’s development brilliantly, helping her build confidence in counting and early literacy, while also nurturing the softer, more important skills like good manners (“good manners, not naughty manners!”), taking turns, and showing consideration for others.
Donna is consistently warm, compassionate, and enthusiastic. In all our time with her, we’ve never seen her anything less than positive and welcoming at drop-off and pick-up. She also has great connections with other childminders, organising play opportunities that widen the children’s social experiences.
Donna and her husband Gary have made us feel like part of their extended family, which makes it all the harder to say goodbye as we relocate. We’ve always felt reassured knowing Emily is in such safe, caring hands. The regular updates throughout the day, with photos and details about what she’s been doing and eating, have been so appreciated.
We will miss Donna hugely and cannot recommend her highly enough to any family looking for a kind, dedicated, and truly exceptional childminder.
Rob
Lesley has been childminder to both myself and my daughter! She is an experienced, well respected, reliable, kind, and thoughtful childminder who cares so much about all of the children she looks after. She works very hard to make sure that the children have fun and enjoyable learning experiences, whether that be through play and craft activities at home or visits in the local area. Her home is incredibly welcoming with a variety of well organised toys and resources. My daughter has been with Lesley since she was a baby and she is now 9 years old. She has always loved being there and feels like she is part of the family! She has also built friendships with children of various ages throughout these years. Lesley now does wrap around care for my daughter, taking her to and from Isleworth Town school, which she also used to do for me! 100% recommend!
We’re very happy with the care provided. She creates a safe, warm environment and offers a great range of development activities. We’ve seen a clear improvement in our child’s confidence and skills. Highly recommended!
This was the first time I’ve sent one of my four children to a childminder. I was very anxious about doing so.
My son was under (one years old)
when he started going to Bushra.
She is such a soft and kind lady my son warmed to her straight away,
She is always keeping him busy
Baking ,playgroups Ect. He absolutely enjoys this .
Very flexible.
Now he has been there for over a year and it’s a comfort to see him so happy and content.
Given my experience
He I would highly recommend Bushra.
We are so glad to have found Aunty Row!! Row looked after our little one, R, from 15 months until 31 months (until we relocated countries). As anxious first-time parents, Row provided such reassurance, including a relaxed settling-in period and responded to our preferences regarding naps and comforting. R absolutely thrived in Row's care, enjoying the homely environment (including connection with Row's husband 'Uncle Gav' and lovely children) and all the activities, friendships and loving care she received. We will be ever grateful for the important, nurturing and playful role Row has played in R's early life!
Our daughter has been going to Pauline for over 2 years and absolutely loves her time there. We wanted her to have a home from home experience with lots of outdoor adventures and learning through play. Paw Paw delivers this and much much more in a caring and safe environment. I would 100% recommend Paw Paw, we were so lucky to find her and we are going to be very sad to say goodbye. Thank you Paw Paw ❤️
Our experience with our childminder has been nothing short of wonderful. From the very beginning, she created a safe, warm, and welcoming environment where our child felt completely at ease. It was clear straight away how kind, patient, and genuinely caring she is, not just towards our child, but to every child in her care.
What stood out most to us was how easily our child settled in. The transition, which we expected might be challenging, was incredibly smooth. Her calm and nurturing approach helped build trust quickly, and before long, our child was happily exploring, playing, and engaging with confidence.
She provides a space where children are encouraged to learn, thrive, and explore freely. Every day brings new opportunities for creativity, discovery, and development, all within a structured yet relaxed environment. It’s reassuring to know that our child is not only well cared for but also supported in growing their independence and curiosity.
We feel very lucky to have found someone so dedicated and kind-hearted. We couldn’t recommend her more highly to any family looking for a caring and reliable childminder.
Ashleigh
Charlie has worked for the family for a month. She is D B S checked and has worked with children with additional needs.
Our experience with Charlie as my daughters carer is good. Charlie has built an excellent rapport with my daughter and has created after school activities to keep my daughter stimulated.
Cgarlie has been punctual and reliable and adaptable. I would recommend Charlie she has been excellent.
Michael
Vanna is most caring, attentive childminer I ever met. She's very well organised, super clean and reliable. I'm honoured by the way she treats mine and other children. Outstanding values and care given to children. Vanna not only take care of the children but also educate them and support them on every step. She's simply amazing!
We feel incredibly lucky to have found such a wonderful childminder in Kate. Our little boy absolutely loves going which says everything about the warm, caring, and fun environment Kate provides.
We always feel reassured knowing he is in such kind and capable hands. Kate goes above and beyond to create a safe, nurturing space where children can learn, play, and thrive.
Communication is excellent, and we’re regularly updated on what he’s been up to, and sent beautiful photos which we really appreciate.
We’re so pleased with the care Kate provides that we’re now sending our young daughter too, which speaks volumes about the trust and confidence we have in her. We couldn’t recommend Kate highly enough to any parent looking for a caring and dedicated childminder.