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.
Shehla is a fantastic childminder! My kids always come home happy and excited after spending time with her, and it’s clear she genuinely cares for them. I couldn't ask for a better environment for them to play in!
We feel incredibly lucky to have found Debbie. She has been there for us on several occasions, and each time she has been absolutely fantastic. She has built such a wonderful relationship with our son, who is always so happy and excited to see her.
Debbie is kind, caring, reliable, and always goes above and beyond to help us whenever she can. Knowing that our son is in such safe and loving hands gives us complete peace of mind. We truly couldn't ask for a better nanny and are so grateful to have someone we can always rely on.
We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Debbie to any family looking for an exceptional nanny!
Lucy
Rachel has been looking after our kids for the last few years and we cannot recommend her enough. She is kind, caring and perceptive with our children, providing all the support and care we could hope for away from home. She is excellent at providing innovative learning opportunities allowing time for decompression during the day as well as ensuring the children are stimulated and learning. Our children our incredibly lucky to have her :) Thank you Rachel.
I wish I could give Melissa more stars. She is the kind of person you hope that you find.
First of all, she formed a genuine relationship with my kids. She didn’t just look after them but she got to know them, she cared about what made them tick. She asked them interesting questions, had meaningful conversations with them, and constantly challenged them to explain and explore their answers and thoughts.
Not because anyone asked her too, but because she sincerely cared about their thoughts and made an outstanding effort to connect with them.
In exchange, my kids were always the best amazing version of themselves around Melissa. They had fun, stayed engaged, and used fantastic manners- all while being extremely respectful towards her. Her ability to engage with them, not just entertain them was outstanding. They adore her and consider her a part of our extended family. Amazing childcare aside, Melissa is hilarious, honest, kind, and extremely down to earth. She is respectful, fair and the type of person who just does things right.
The world needs more people like her.
I have used this childminder for many years, starting with my second child in 2015 through to his start in reception, and now for my 2-year-old daughter who has been with them for a year. She absolutely loves it and includes them when listing her responsible grown-ups! The care provided is personable and second to none. We love receiving real-time photos and updates of daily activities. They provide freshly prepared homemade meals, encourage learning through creative play and focused topics, and even organize wonderful social events like Christmas parties. Their love and care shine through in everything they do. I trust them 100% and would recommend them to anyone. They are not your average childminder—they will truly exceed your expectations!
I made the right decision to move my son from nursery to Laura. He loves every minute of it here. My son had been in nursery for couple of years but they never took him out once as they they had promised from the beginning, then we got recommended to Laura by our neighbour and it’s the best decision we have made to move him from nursery to here. My son now has a chance to go out to explore the world and creates a lot of things with Laura. I would 100% recommend Laura if you want your child to grown up with the nature experience and explore the world around him :)
highly recommend Angela as a childminder. She provides a safe, caring, and welcoming environment where children feel happy and secure. Angela is patient, reliable, and always attentive to each child’s individual needs.
My daughter has grown in confidence, learned new skills, and always looks forward to spending time with Angela and the other children she cares for. Communication is excellent, and I always feel well informed about my daughter’s day.
It is reassuring to know my daughter is in such capable and caring hands. Thank you for everything you do, Angela.
Lily has been an absolutely wonderful babysitter for our 10-month-old son, and we will miss her so much now that we are moving away.
It was love at first sight. She won our little boy over within seconds by singing 4 little ducks, his favourite song, and from that moment they created a beautiful bond. Seeing how happy and comfortable he was with her gave us so much peace of mind and serenity.
Lily is loyal, caring, reliable, and always does her very best in everything she does. She genuinely cares about the children she looks after and always puts their wellbeing first.
I would wholeheartedly recommend Lily to any family looking for someone trustworthy and loving to care for their children. She has been incredibly special to our family, and our little boy will miss her dearly.
Debbie has been working with our 17 year old son on various subjects.. our son deals with a mixture of conditions .. Tourette’s, Autism , ADHD .. He thoroughly enjoys and learns very quickly with Debbie.. He looks forward to his tutoring and it has made such a positive change to his outlook and confidence.. Debbie is brilliant at was she does , understanding , patient and encourages lovely , educational conversations with subjects with our son. Not just giving information but discussing it, to ensure it’s understood.. thank you Debbie
Elizabeth has had my daughter since she was 18months and it’s been an amazing experience with her. My daughter blend well with her and always looks forward to going to her. She is also very flexible which has been of help in many occasions especially in case of emergencies.
My childminder has been absolutely wonderful and has provided exceptional care for my daughter. She is kind, caring, and incredibly nurturing, creating a safe, happy, and loving environment where my daughter feels comfortable and valued. It is clear that she genuinely cares about the children in her care and supports their development with patience, encouragement, and warmth. My daughter has thrived under her care, and I have complete confidence knowing she is looked after by someone so dedicated and compassionate. I would highly recommend her to any parent looking for a reliable, professional, and genuinely caring childminder.
Zola has been attending Sammy house now since September 2025. She had recently been to a nursery and I had taken her out for many reasons and was recommended by a friend to try Sammy. The second I made contact with her I knew instantly the type of person she was. Then when we met her at her house, she welcomed us like she had known us forever. I felt an instant relief to know Zola was going to be looked after by this woman.
She’s all a mother could ask for when finding someone to care for your child. She loves her like her own and Zola gives her hugs each and everyone we arrive at her house. She picks her up on days if I’m struggelimh and Zola hasn’t woke up intime for drop ofs. She’s flexible with drop offs and nothing is ever to much if we ask,
From a learning perspective, she takes her to the allotment and teachers her all about plants and animals. Zola brings home strawberry’s she has grew herself and is so proud and tells me her and Sammy Gammy has made these haha!
She recently bought catapillas and taught all the children about the life cycle of a butterfly, she’s now moved on to tadpoles. Zola loves it!
She takes them to the library and parks, she does arts and crafts and messy play and Zola tells me about her day each time she comes home. She has come on so much since going to Sammys and we are very lucky our friend recommended her. Thank you Sammy for being a big part in Zolas life. We are so lucky to have you
Jackie has been tutoring my 3-year-old daughter in early years learning activities and the difference has been amazing. She’s clearly very experienced with young kids and creates such a calm, patient environment for them to learn in.
My daughter’s confidence has grown so much since starting — she really looks forward to their sessions! Cannot recommend Jackie enough and we have been so fortunate to have found her on this app!
Risham
We are so lucky to have Denise as adhoc nanny for our 4 month old baby. She has really impressed on us on how good she is with babies. I have specially appreciated how she takes our daughter to baby clubs and to the library and even helped us get to our daughter´s first babyswim lesson. She reads a lot to our daughter and she makes me feel at ease letting her take care of Olivia. I would highly recommend her. We have been very grateful for her help.
Setareh
Our DD is now 3 years old and has been with Kasia since she was 2. She will be moving on at the end of the Summer as she is starting in a school nursery but we are really sad to be leaving. Kasia took over from our daughter's previous childminder when she moved away. Right from the start Kasia went out of her way to make us feel at ease; she came to our home to meet us and very naturally just sat down on the carpet and started playing with my daughter. She spent lots of her own time with the kids before the transition. It meant the changeover was seamless and I think it demonstrates her philosophy towards childcare; the safety and happiness of the children is always put first.
Our daughter loves going to Kasia's; she skips off happily in the morning and comes running to the door with a big smile in the evening. There is a always a big hug from Kasia at the start and end of every day. I think it's all the best things about nursery combined with always knowing exactly who is looking after your child and at a "home from home". Kasia and Miha call the kids their "team" and that's how it feels. The other kids and families are lovely; our DD has made great friends and we have really enjoyed getting to know them and their parents. They are taught how to be good friends and our daughter really enjoys "helping" with the babies; it's wonderful to see her kindness and empathy being developed.
The day is structured so the children get used to a routine and following instructions, but there is enough flexibility for each child's needs to be accommodated. Kasia and Miha take them out every day - there are plenty of park/playground and play group trips but they've also taken them to farms, museums and Kasia took it upon herself to contact the local fire station to arrange a visit when she was teaching them about every day "superheroes". We heard about that for weeks after! There is also enough time created for them to stop and wonder at snails, sticks or once a sprouting potato that they come across on walks - all part of the magic of being a toddler. She gets them outside in most weathers jumping in puddles or picnicking in the shade, balancing on logs and making "campfires" from sticks.
They have set up the flat beautifully, there is a great selection of toys including a fantastic toy kitchen and shop, a play couch and lots of open ended toys. There is an incredible light board which I have always wanted to have a go at. They very often have a craft or sensory tray laid out, often based on what they are learning about. Books are brought to life (they decorated a real potato when they were reading supertato) and our DD will often act out books she was read at Kasia's, copying what she does there. Kasia has a teaching degree and it shows - the learning is gentle and playful but she has taught my daughter to read and write her name, recognise numbers and count objects and encouraged her to be very independent with taking on/off coats and shoes and going to the toilet alone. She has really made sure she is ready for school in the Autumn.
We are sent the menu daily and the food sounds delicious, it's a family joke that my daughter eats much better at Kasia's than at home. Kasia is very "proper" - there are policies in place for safeguarding, sickness etc. Kasia has always let us know if DD has had any little bumps or falls and provided first aid and lots of cuddles. She provided a very detailed report when our daughter was 2 which showed she really knew her and valued her strengths. Communication is excellent; we get photos and updates through the day which is so precious when you're at work. Transitions like potty training have been discussed so our DD had the same approach at home and with Kasia which has made them more straightforward.
I feel very lucky to have found Kasia and we're sad to be moving on but, thanks to Kasia's amazing input, she is absolutely ready to move up to a school setting now. I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for childcare, I think it gives you the best of everything. Although I don't like being away from my daughter, I feel happy and confident knowing she is safe in Kasia's care and I know that she is learning, playing and having fun with her Tierney road family.
We have felt so lucky to have Lauren look after our 4 month old baby girl as adhoc nanny. She is just so good with babies! We have been impressed with how kind, gentle and knowledgeable she is with babies. I specially appreciated how she talks to my daughter, sings to her and she seems to enjoy her profession. As a parent I felt safe letting Lauren look after my infant. She was also punctual and yet flexible. I remember I messaged her once when he had had a horrible night asking if she could help us out few hours in the morning and she did! I would highly recommend her.
Setareh
Uche has been great with my son since he was just a year old, to see him now as a three years old boy about to start nursery is mind blowing. She has helped my son develop confidence in himself. Uche is one of the best child minders in Dartford and I highly recommend her.