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.
Kathleen has looked after my son several times including overnight. She is excellent! Kind, caring and very reliable. My son very much enjoys spending time with Kathleen. He always has lots of fun and i can rest knowing he is well looked after! Highly recommend x
We started bringing our daughter to Tolu when she was 11 months old. She is a very clingy baby and, as first-time parents, we were quite nervous about leaving her with someone else.
Tolu has been amazing, both with our little girl and with us as parents. We felt from the very beginning, even during the interview process, that she was really attuned to Miya, which was one of the main reasons we chose her. She really pays attention to her individual needs, got to know her character very quickly and takes amazing care of her.
There is always lots going on, with different activities at home, plenty of time outside and regular library visits for songs and play. Settling into childcare has been a process for Miya, and Tolu has been incredibly patient and attentive throughout. We can see her becoming more and more comfortable and building a lovely relationship with Tolu.
Tolu has also been amazing at communicating with us. She keeps us updated, reassures us when we are worried about something and often shares helpful tips and observations about Miya and her development. She has also been very flexible with us while we are figuring out our new everyday rhythm with childcare, which we really appreciate.
We feel very lucky to have found Tolu and to know that Miya is with someone who genuinely knows and cares about her.
Therese stepped in to cover childcare for my one-year old for a few weeks while his usual carer was on holiday. She was excellent with her communication and talking through everything with me in advance, including many things I hadn't thought of. She has years of experience and quickly calmed any nerves I had about leaving my child with someone new. She kept my toddler active and exploring new things and he was clearly very comfortable with her in a short space of time.
My son George started with Donna when he was 9 months old which is always a little scary leaving your baby who can’t walk or talk yet, but Donna made the whole transition back to work so easy! So many updates throughout the day and a home away from home for George! He loved going every day and on his days off used to ask for Donna 🤣 truly the loveliest family business who really care about your children! George was with Donna for a year and a half and did so many fun activities and mornings out, he come on so much during his time there and made some lovely friends! George’s comfort to fall asleep was a label on his sleeping bag, so Donna got him his own of the same brand to have at hers so he would feel comfortable, nothing is too much for Donna & Gary! If I had another baby we’d be back without question, thank you for everything ❤️
We were so pleased with finding Monica and she really helped ease our son (and us) into the childcare experience! Her place is warm, cosy and clean and we always felt safe and reassured leaving him there, knowing he’d be well looked after, with minimal TV and lots of healthy, tasty food. Monica does so many activities with the children, both outside the home and indoors, everything with purpose. A firm, steady and loving hand. Occasionally Monica still helps with babysitting which is a lovely way to keep the connection going.
We met Hettie & Sam 2 and a half years. Not only are they the most professional childcare we have come across they really do feel like family.
From lovely warm welcomes in the morning, followed by updates with Pictures throughout the day, to an informative hand over when picking your child up.
They provide amazing homemade cooked lunches for all kids, as well as snacks during the day.
There is never a dull day with Hettie and Sam the kids always seem to be having the best day filled with arts and crafts, baking, outdoor play and lovely walks around the local area. They also throw birthday parties for the kids.
It was one of the hardest goodbyes this year with our son moving on to primary school.
We've had Christine as our one & only childminder for over 3 years! Our two children started with Christine when they were 10 & 11 months old, right through to school! We couldn’t be happier with the care they’ve received. We’ve always felt they were safe, happy and well cared for. Christine has been very flexible when we've needed additional days or hours and we’re so grateful to have had her in our 'village'. We would highly recommend Christine!
My daughter (Ellie) and I feel really pleased to have Sophie (Caroline) as our childcarer for Ellie on certain days whenever there is a need. She has shown immense warmth, care, patience, and professionalism. She fills Ellie with absolute joy and creativity, whether they are playing together at home or exploring the park as well as the village. Ellie absolutely adores her and looks forward to their time together. Beyond providing exceptional care, she is reliable, highly communicative, flexible. I highly recommend anyone looking for top-tier childcare to get in touch with her.
Kurt
I thought that now would be a good time for review as we are transitioning to nursery and hope this is helping.
We’ve been so happy with the care our little one has received from Ellie.
Ellie has cared for her since she was six months old, and I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better childminder for her. She has been so caring, patient and understanding, and I have always felt completely confident leaving her in her care.
She has had so many lovely experiences with Ellie, especially during the school holidays when they’ve been out and about visiting different places and doing lots of different activities.
During term time she goes to the library twice a week, soft play once a week and a drop-in playroom once a week. I really like that she gets to do different things and have lots of opportunities to play, learn and socialise.
Most importantly, she absolutely loves being there and is always happy to go. I have complete trust in Ellie and know that she is safe, happy and well cared for.
Now that she is starting nursery, we’re really happy that she will still be with Ellie part-time and during the school holidays. I think that says a lot about how happy we’ve been with her care.
Thank you, Ellie, for everything you’ve done for us and for all the lovely experiences you’ve given her.
Raychel
Sabella at Little Harmonies has been a great choice for our family. She really took the time to get to know our little girl. The settling in process was really accommodating and tailored to our needs. Her home is beautiful with a big open play space and garden. She's always got fun activities and trips out planned for the children with daily photo updates on the app which is so lovely to see. Our daughter's confidence has grown around other children and we honestly can't fault Sabella, we're so happy with her care for our daughter!
Highly recommend Little Tiddlers (Jo) to any parent looking for a childminder. She has looked after both of my kids; my son has now moved on to primary school, and my daughter is still there. Jo provided a great foundation for my son, his time there was like home away from home and he always looked forward to seeing Jo and Vicki. My daughter is thriving there now and we never have any problems leaving her with Jo, Donna or Vicki it's like handing over my child to another member of the family.
Jo is reliable, professional, and excellent at what she does and couldn't be more happy with the service and setting that she has provided for my children. Everything here is 5* and is well and truly recommended for anybody looking for a childminder service.
We’ve been so happy with the care our children have received from Christine. She is so reliable and has such a lovely way with the children. They’re always happy, settled and feel completely safe in her care.
It’s been amazing to see how much they’ve grown and progressed, and we really feel that Christine's support and encouragement has played a huge part in that. We also really appreciate how proactive Christine is with keeping us up to date with changes in policies and practice, particularly around safeguarding and keeping the children safe.
We’re incredibly grateful for everything Christine does and would wholeheartedly recommend her to any family looking for a caring, reliable and dedicated childminder.
Sonia has been wonderful with our 4-year-old daughter from the very beginning. She is extremely attentive, which is very important to me, and she remained engaged, playful and caring throughout the entire time she spent with our daughter.
I particularly appreciated how Sonia allowed our daughter to take the lead during play and happily followed along with her ideas and activities. She was patient, attentive and genuinely involved.
I would definitely recommend Sonia as a trustworthy and caring person. She has also kindly offered to take our daughter out for activities, which we really appreciate.
As long as Sonia is available, she will always be our first choice when we need someone to look after our daughter. We would happily come back to her again.
Jennifer
Courtney was very professional and had a lovely approach with our daughter, putting her at ease quickly - so much so that she fell asleep on her at bedtime! Courtney followed all our instructions and was super easy to communicate with, as well as being very prompt. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend.
My son has been with Hazel since he was just 9 months old and will be four in January. Choosing Hazel as his childminder is, without question, one of the best decisions I have made as a parent.
After years of my child actually being in Hazel’s care, I can say with complete confidence that her character, professionalism and commitment to the children should never be in question. She genuinely puts the children first. The care my son receives goes far beyond simply providing childcare — his emotional and physical safety, happiness and wellbeing are at the heart of everything she does.
One of the greatest things Hazel has given my son is emotional security. At three years old, he has learned to recognise and express his feelings and, with her support, is developing the ability to emotionally regulate even when he is experiencing difficult emotions or going through challenging moments. Most importantly, he feels safe enough in Hazel’s presence to have those feelings. He knows he can be upset, overwhelmed, frustrated or vulnerable and still be met with patience, reassurance and understanding. As his parent, seeing that level of trust and emotional safety between them means more to me than I can adequately put into words.
My son also has a severe dairy allergy, which requires an additional level of care and vigilance from anyone responsible for him. Hazel goes above and beyond to provide for him safely, making sure he is included while taking his allergy seriously at all times. Leaving a child with a severe allergy in someone else’s care requires enormous trust, and I have that trust in Hazel completely. She doesn’t just protect his physical safety; she makes sure he never feels different or excluded because of it.
That combination of physical safety and emotional security is exactly what I want from the person caring for my child. He is known, loved, supported and encouraged as an individual, and he has absolutely flourished in her care.
Our relationship with Hazel will not simply end when my son starts primary school. Because of the genuine care she has shown him throughout such a formative part of his life, we have actively chosen to maintain that relationship beyond his time in her setting. She has become an important and trusted person in his life and in ours.
We use government-funded childcare with Hazel and have never had an issue. She does accept funding and will continue to do so. In our experience, she makes the process as straightforward as possible for parents and goes out of her way to help wherever she can.
Something I also consider an enormous benefit of a small childminding setting is the care Hazel takes over the environment she creates. The children form a small, close-knit group within her home, and she understands how important the dynamics of that group are to each child’s sense of security and wellbeing.
I am incredibly grateful that Hazel considers the needs of the individual child alongside those of the children already in her care. A small home-based setting is very different from a large nursery, and maintaining a happy, secure and compatible group is part of what makes her setting so special. I value knowing that decisions about the setting are made with the wellbeing of the children at their centre.
Hazel doesn’t view children as spaces to be filled. She considers the individual child, the existing group and the safe, nurturing environment she has created for them. As the parent of a child who spends his days there, that gives me enormous confidence.
My opinion comes from years of first-hand experience — from handing my baby over to Hazel at just 9 months old to now having a three-year-old who is happy, secure and thriving in her care. I have seen how she handles his severe allergy, protects his physical safety, nurtures his emotional wellbeing and supports his development. I have watched my little boy develop the confidence to understand and express his emotions while knowing that Hazel remains a safe person for him even during his most difficult moments.
I would encourage any parent considering Hazel to listen to the genuine experiences of parents whose children have actually been in her care, particularly those who have known her and her setting over a period of years. Look at the children who are thriving there and consider the professional evidence alongside those experiences. Her continued Outstanding Ofsted judgement reflects a quality of care and early-years provision that has been independently assessed.
For those of us who actually hand our children over to Hazel and trust her with their physical safety, emotional wellbeing and development day after day, her character is not something we have to speculate about. We experience it.
After almost four years of trusting Hazel with the person most precious to me, I could not recommend her more highly. She is an exceptional childminder, an incredibly caring person and someone I feel genuinely fortunate to have had such an important role in my son’s early years.
Consistent, reliable, a calming presence to our autistic children. Claire has been exceptional when taking care of our eldest child. Routinely providing stimulating activities centered around his special interest. Showing an understanding of ASD.
Additionally her communication with us have been nothing short of excellent. We are very pleased with Claire's services and couldn't recommend her more highly.
James R
My son has been going to the after school club at Blessings and absolutely loves it. The staff are so welcoming and caring, and there’s always plenty of activities to keep him entertained after a long school day. It gives me complete peace of mind knowing he’s in safe hands. High recommendation!
Our son Zach started with Sandra when he was just 11 months old, and we have been so happy with the care he receives. As parents, it can be daunting leaving your little one with someone else, especially when they are so young, but Sandra made us feel at ease from the very beginning.
Zach is very well cared for and has settled in so well with her. He genuinely loves spending time there, which gives us so much reassurance and confidence that he is happy and comfortable in her care.
Sandra provides a warm, caring, clean and nurturing environment, and it is clear that she genuinely cares about the children she looks after. We feel very lucky to have found her and would highly recommend Sandra to any parent looking for a trustworthy, kind and wonderful childminder for their little one.
Lauren is an exceptional nanny and we feel lucky to have found her. She cares for our two young boys, who are usually very clingy and can find it difficult to settle in other childcare settings, yet they settled with Lauren quickly. They genuinely seem to see her as one of their best friends!
Lauren is warm, kind, and patient. She is very engaging and creative, reads lots of books with them, plans activities and takes them on lovely outings that they always look forward to every day.
Lauren is also reliable, punctual, and organised. She keeps me updated throughout the day, which gives me peace of mind when I am working.
She is fantastic around the house too: very efficient, clean and tidy, happy to help with housekeeping, and able to cook. She often notices what needs doing without having to be asked, which is such a help to a busy family.
Rosaria