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've been with Katie and her team now since July. All I can say is what a remarkable setting. Katie treats the children as her own. She actively contributes to keeping all parents connected by including us in networking evenings at her beautiful home, which enables the familes to be connected to the children your child is around daily. The care, efficiency and effort she puts in to providing a nurturing and safe environment is non the best. We really couldn't have found a better childminder for our son. Absolute god send x
Dom
We are so happy with the wonderful care Tinzar provides. She is always professional, kind, and very helpful. She keeps the children busy with many fun and creative activities. My daughter has learned so much art from her setting. Since going there, my daughter loves to draw and make things all the time. The environment is always safe, warm, and happy for the kids. We are so grateful for everything Tinzar has done to support us. I highly recommend Tinzar to any parent looking for a great childminder.
I contacted Megan as I needed a nanny for 2 specific days. She was available and we agreed to meet but as the day arrived she never confirmed the time and never replied back. So I was counting on her to look after my daughter, I am now without option. Not professional to just stop answering.
Samantha was brilliant with our two kids, from our first contact with her, she was professional, caring and fully reassuring. Samantha came round for a quick meet and greet with our two kids (1 and 5). Had plenty of paperwork and certification to provide to us, she was hugely engaging with the kids. On the night we had Samantha around to look after the kids while we were out for a much needed evening out, she was in constant contact and we had absolutely no worries at all that the kids were very well looked after!
Highly recommend, we will be having Samantha back soon!
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Ruth
I found Joanne on this website and I am thrilled I did. Joanne met my daughter and they hit it off instantly. Joanne has extensive experience with kids across a range of ages and always has activities in mind to ensure they are entertained for the day. I will definitely be using Joanne again. Sheās reliable and communicated well with us. I would highly recommend her to others.
RCross
As a first time mum returning to work when my child was 9 months old, finding someone I trusted wholeheartedly to care for my son was difficult. We spent 1 month with a childminder before I trusted my mum-gut and pulled him out. I also tried him in a nursery, and pulled him out. The anxiety to leave him was now worse!
But then there was Charlotte. As soon as I met Charlotte and spent time looking around her home, I knew instantly my son would be well cared for with her, and importantly, heād have fun! And I couldnāt have been more right. My son had now spent 4 years with Charlotte and he absolutely adores her. She has provided an environment for him that is not only a safe space, but a place for him to make mistakes, learn, and really hone in on the things he loves doing. He has made great friends, some of which he will be starting school with, and he is leaving charlottes more than ready for primary school. Although he already canāt wait for the holidays so he can go back to charlottes again!
I will never be able to thank Charlotte enough for the last 4 years, and I hope every mum who has to leave their babies to return to work, manages to find themselves a Charlotteā¤ļø
Lauren
Maryanne has been such a blessing to our family. She looks after our 2 year old and does a tremendous job at it. She also does a great job looking after our family as a whole and will do things like cook great meals for us, tidy up the house & ensure we are all doing well. She cooks great meals for our daughter and for us. She also is really involved in active play with our daughter and will take her out to the playground and other local facilities. She is truly the best and exceeded all expectations. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for a nanny that is invested in her families she looks after.
Tori
We had such a wonderful experience and couldnāt recommend Charlotte highly enough! She did an amazing job looking after our son, who normally finds it very difficult to stay with anyone other than us. She made him feel comfortable and at ease, and we felt completely reassured leaving him in her care. We would definitely book her again. Thank you so much! ā¤ļø
We engaged Paula to sleep-train our son and can honestly say it worked faster than we dared hope. We had tried and failed at this ourselves more than once, so our expectations were modest. Paula was very kind but firm, drew on genuine experience, and had things sorted within days rather than the weeks we had braced for. The knock-on effects have been the real prize: consistent bedtimes, a much happier child in the daytime, and evenings we now actually get to enjoy as a family, and as a couple. Cannot recommend her highly enough.
I honestly couldnāt recommend Shamim enough. She has been absolutely wonderful with my daughter and has helped her grow in so many ways. The confidence and independence my daughter has developed since being with Shamim has been incredible to see.
Shamim has created such a warm, loving and very homely atmosphere. My daughter absolutely loves being there and talks non-stop about Shamimās home and everything she gets up to there. It really has become like a second home to her, which as a parent is such a lovely feeling. Knowing she is happy, settled and genuinely loves going there gives me complete peace of mind.
Shamim has always encouraged her, supported her and gently helped her become more confident and independent, while making her feel safe and cared for. The difference in her confidence is something that genuinely stands out to me, and I know a huge part of that is down to Shamimās patience, care and encouragement.
We are honestly so sad that my daughter will be moving on to nursery, as she has formed such a lovely bond with Shamim and has been so happy in her care. Thankfully, she will still be seeing Shamim regularly, and she is even excited about coming back during the school holidays! I think that says everything about how much she loves being there.
Shamim has gone above and beyond, and Iām so grateful for everything she has done for my daughter. Itās not just the childcare ā itās the positive impact she has had on her confidence, independence and happiness. We really couldnāt have asked for anyone better and would wholeheartedly recommend Shamim to any parent looking for someone who genuinely cares about the children in her care. ā¤ļø
We are incredibly grateful to Lulu for the wonderful care and support she provided to our son. She was always professional, caring and attentive, and it was clear that she genuinely cared about his wellbeing and happiness. Knowing he was in such good hands gave us great peace of mind.
Communication could occasionally have been a little more consistent, but overall we were very happy with the experience. Our son was happy and settled in Luluās care, and we truly appreciate everything she did for him. We would happily recommend Lulu to other families looking for a caring and reliable childminder.
Marzia
Weāve been incredibly lucky to have Saiqa as our childminder. She first started looking after our daughter when she was just over a year old, and now, 10 years later, sheās also caring for our 2-year-old son.
Over the years, Saiqa has become our go-to childminder. Our children have always been happy, safe, and genuinely cared for in her hands. She goes above and beyond, and itās clear how much she loves what she does.
Sheās also been an absolute lifesaver whenever weāve needed childcare at short notice or in an emergency. Whenever sheās available, sheās always willing to help, and that support has meant so much to our family.
After all these years, Saiqa feels more like family than just a childminder. We trust her completely, and we canāt recommend her highly enough to anyone looking for someone kind, reliable, caring, and dependable to look after their children.
āāāāā 150% Recommend! Such a Wonderful Childminder!
I am so incredibly pleased and grateful for the almost year my son has spent with her. When he first came, he couldnāt speak, couldnāt express himself, and could barely do anything on his own. Since he stepped through her door, God has been so good every bit of progress has been amazing to see.
She is such a lovely, God-fearing woman with a truly kind heart. You can see she cares deeply for every child. Not once have I picked him up and found him unhappy or unkempt every single day he is clean, neat, and looked after so well. She is endlessly supportive, has so many wonderful resources and ways to help the children grow, learn, and thrive. The change in my son is just wonderful.
It honestly makes me sad that heās leaving now, but I will definitely come back to visit she feels like family. If youāre looking for a safe, loving, wonderful place for your child, do not hesitate. I recommend her 150%you wonāt find better care. Thank you so much for everything! ā¤ļø
Gundega is fantastic! from the start the communication was excellent, clear and organised. Our son loved going to Gundegas and she provided outstanding learning resources, he learned so much about the natural world and was always full of stories about the latest learning. He learned to write his name at 3 and grew in independence with physical tasks such as getting dressed and brushing his teeth. Our son also loved the food and came back talking about healthy eating. Once I picked him up from school and he insisted on going to Gundegas for some chicken soup! He built great relationships with Gundegas children and he will miss it there.
Paris
Lizzie took care of my 2 year old whilst I was away from home with her on work. She was very reliable, always on time and kept my toddler very well engaged through the days. She developed a quick bond. We will certainly look to book Lizzie again if we are back in the area. Thank you Lizzie.
We feel incredibly lucky to have found Inayah and Artan. We had to relocate to London temporarily for a couple of months and, with very little notice, found ourselves desperately searching for childcare for our two-year-old son. Fortunately, Inayah happened to have a vacancy and was willing to accommodate us despite knowing that our arrangement would only be short term.
From the very beginning, the experience exceeded anything we could have hoped for. It took no more than a single day for our son to feel completely comfortable with Inayah, Artan and their lovely daughters. Very quickly, it stopped feeling like we were simply leaving him with a childminder and instead felt as though he had become part of their family.
The level of care they provide is excellent. The children are taken regularly to a wonderful community garden, where they have plenty of opportunities to explore, play and develop their cognitive and motor skills in a natural and engaging environment. It was clear that a great deal of thought went into giving the children experiences that were both fun and enriching.
Inayah also cooks for the children, which was another lovely part of the experience. Our son tends to be a fussy eater at home, yet he always seemed very happy with the food there and clearly enjoyed mealtimes.
What stood out most, however, was the genuine warmth of the whole family. It is very clear that childcare is not simply a job for Inayah and Artan, but something they genuinely care about. Their daughters are equally lovely and treated our son almost as though he were their own younger brother. Seeing how happy, secure and included he felt with all of them was incredibly special.
Looking back, it is quite remarkable how perfectly everything fell into place, particularly given how urgently and unexpectedly we needed childcare. The only sad part is that our time with them was so short. In fact, that is probably the only downside of finding such fantastic childcare for a temporary stay: having to say goodbye!
We would not hesitate to recommend Inayah and Artan to any family. Anyone fortunate enough to have their child cared for by them can feel confident that they will be looked after with genuine warmth, attention and affection.
Saki
Both of my children attended Dragonflies childcare and they both loved Lisa and her family. They were part of Dragonflies crew for the last few years and Lisa was like their second mum. They love her and will miss her very much going into their next adventures.
No day was ever the same, they went to lots of trips and had themed play days. My older boy enjoyed playing football in the garden and couldn't wait for the days when they went into the garden cabin. There is plenty of space inside and out. My picky eater loves Lisa's food and I was very happy with the healthy options that was on offer.
They both flourished and were well taken care of.
Also, I will always remember and appreciate all the lovely gifts for mothers and fathers days, the lovely thoughtful presents children got for Christmas and Easter.
I would not hesitate to recommend Lisa and I do think that it was the best decision to send them to a childminder instead of nursery.
Deborah reached out promptly after we enquired about her nanny services. We arranged a meeting, and she immediately connected with my son. He was going through a real āstranger dangerā phase at the time, but for some reason, he took to Deborah almost instantly!
She was kind, caring and respectful, and always kept me updated on their activities, which gave me great peace of mind. Itās a pity our time together was cut short due to circumstances beyond Deborahās control, as she was truly a pleasure to work with.
Thank you, Deborah, for taking such wonderful care of our son and treating him as though he were your own. I would have no hesitation in recommending her to other families. I have no doubt that our paths will cross again!
Happy has been looking after our baby boy the last 6 months. She started when he was 7 months old and build such a wonderful relationship with him and our family. Happy is incredibly professional but also compassionate, our boy is very cuddly and needs lots of affection and Happy is the sweetest with him. Above all that, she is incredibly reliable and flexible. Eternally grateful to have had her working with my family as I transitioned back to work. Absolute best, we are sad our time has come to an end (for now :))