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.
Our twin children, Lara and Jude, now almost three, have been with Sharon since they were just under a year old, and we genuinely could not have asked for a better childminder.
Both of our children were born extremely premature at 24 weeks and spent a significant amount of time in hospital. Because of this, choosing the right person to care for them was a huge decision for us. We needed someone we could completely trust, and from the very beginning Sharon gave us that confidence. Over the past two years, she has become like part of our family.
Sharon genuinely loves and cares for Lara and Jude, and it is obvious how much they love her too. She is incredibly reliable and has always provided them with a safe, warm and welcoming environment. Her home is absolutely spotless, and we have always felt completely comfortable leaving the children in her care.
She puts a huge amount of effort into making their days fun and varied. She regularly takes them to playgroups, including activities with live music, singing and dancing, and does lots of arts and crafts, painting and other activities at home. They spend plenty of time playing outside too, and in the summer they absolutely love things like playing in the paddling pool, always carefully supervised.
One of the things we have appreciated most is the amount of individual attention Sharon gives to their development. She has gone far beyond what we ever expected, teaching them words, numbers, colours and emotions, reading books with them and constantly encouraging them to learn and communicate. She has also helped them try new foods and become more confident and independent. We genuinely don't think they would have received this same level of individual care and attention in a larger nursery setting.
Sharon also regularly does thoughtful little things for the children simply because she cares about them. She has bought them books and flashcards to help with their learning and has given them lovely personal gifts, such as snow globes at Christmas. None of this is expected, but it says a lot about the kind of person she is and how invested she is in the children she looks after.
Communication with us has always been excellent. She keeps us regularly updated about what the children have been doing and how they are getting on. We have also really appreciated her sensible approach to childhood illnesses. She understands that young children get minor coughs and colds and doesn't unnecessarily send them home, while of course taking things seriously when they are genuinely unwell.
We would have happily kept Lara and Jude with Sharon until they started school. Unfortunately, we are moving away, which is the only reason we are leaving. It is genuinely very emotional for us because the children adore her, and she has been such an important part of their lives for the past two years. There is clearly a very special bond between them.
We feel incredibly lucky that Lara and Jude have had Sharon caring for them during such an important part of their early childhood. She is kind, caring, dependable, patient and completely dedicated to the children in her care.
We could not recommend Sharon more highly. Any family would be incredibly fortunate to have her as their childminder, and we are very sad to be saying goodbye.
Carmen
Nicki and Stew are exceptional childminders. From day one, our son has loved going to Nicki and Stew's house, regularly asking if it's a Nicki and Stew day. The setting is safe, stimulating, and full of great learning activities. We love the daily updates and photos, and we have seen fantastic progress in our child's confidence and social skills, now having a complete chatterbox. Highly recommended to any parent looking for dedicated childcare!
Our son has enjoyed all the trips out, including a love of babycinnos, we are worried when he starts school in the next few weeks he will be disappointed with the lack of trips.
Nicki and Stew are fantastic childminders and to use the words of my father in law "it's like Freddie goes to family members they treat him like one of their own, he's so lucky, they give him loads of experiences"
Our little one is so happy going to Maryam's. He settles in easily every day and always comes home in great spirits. We've seen a real boost in his confidence since he started. He has grown really comfortable around other children and genuinely loves playing and socialising in groups.
From messy play, arts, and story time to outdoor exploration and fun group celebrations, Maryam and team always plans engaging activities that bring the kids together.
On top of that, everyone is always so helpful and attentive. They listen to any requests or concerns we have, adapt to our routine when needed, and make sure our family feels supported every step of the way.
We are extremely grateful for the care Maryam and team provides and wouldn't hesitate to recommend Happy World Childcare to any parent.
We had agreed on a regular childcare arrangement, but reliability broke down very early after only a few shifts. After that, I found it very difficult to rely on her for childcare.
On one occasion, arranged childcare fell through only a few hours before I was due to leave for an evening/night shift, leaving me in an extremely difficult position trying to find replacement childcare at very short notice.
Afterwards, she told me to let her know whenever I needed cover and indicated that she was available. However, when I subsequently contacted her about specific shifts, there were repeated changes, appointments, uncertainty and occasions where I could not get a clear or timely confirmation. This meant that even when I was told she was available, I could not confidently plan my work around that availability.
I completely understand that genuine emergencies and personal circumstances happen, but when someone agrees to provide childcare that a parent is relying on in order to work, reasonable notice and dependable communication are extremely important.
Based on my experience, I would not personally rely on her for childcare where my ability to attend work depended on confirmed cover. The repeated uncertainty and last-minute changes caused me a great deal of stress and repeatedly left me worried about whether I would have childcare when I needed to leave for work.
My daughter has LOVED attending Iva’s home after school. Iva was the first childminder my younger daughter had without her big sister and she was extremely anxious. After one visit E was excited, very happy in Iva’s home and keen to return.
We have heard all about the many activities, books, games and garden fun they have as well as the amazing home cooked food. E also talks a lot about the most gentle and friendly pets who sit next to her when she reads or plays. Iva is always happy to and does communicate with parents. For me though what I really like is that Iva knows the children in her care. She listens to them and joins them in play, knowing their likes and dislikes.
I would highly recommend Iva’s care for any child
Our daughter has been with Pegah for almost three years now and we couldn’t be happier with the care she has received. We were drawn to the nurturing and safe environment, which was so imported when leaving our child at 9 months.
Since then she has been supported in learning to walk, talk and potty train. We get regular updates on how our daughter is meeting the early learning goals and useful feedback on areas that we can support with at home. The feedback and next steps are always reassuring and appropriate for her age.
We are so impressed with the range of educational activities at the setting and the wonderful trips that they go on.
Our daughter loves going to Pegah’s and the whole team take such wonderful care of her. It is an incredibly inclusive setting where the children’s changing needs are adapted for and cultures are celebrated. The parties that Pegah puts on for birthdays and celebration days from different cultures help the children to realise and celebrate their own importance as well as each others’. We often hear of the children encouraging each other and celebrating each others’ success, which is a reflection of the way Pegah and her team talk to and encourage the children.
Our daughter has taken a real interest in the environment and reminds us to recycle and never drop litter, which is a result of the learning on sustainability at Pegah’s.
Thank you so much for all your care and hard work, Pegah and the whole team! We feel lucky to have found you and to be part of your community.
Tammy really is one of a kind, my two girls have been going, the eldest since she was 9 months and it has been the best experience for all of us. Tammy has been like a family member to them, they absolutely loved going and it’s a real home from home experience. Both of my girlies excelled with all their milestones and talking. Tammy works hard with the children to make sure each day is fun, and they have learned so much there. Any occasion Tammy has covered, they bring home all sorts of art work and things they have been creating. Her whole house is dedicated to the children and nothing is too much. It has been such a lm easy relationship the last few years and I am so grateful for her and all her efforts with my girls. I would 100% recommend Tammy to anyone!
Kaz
We can’t recommend Jane and her team highly enough. They genuinely love children, always go above and beyond what’s expected, and think about the little extra things that make a real difference to the kids and to us as parents.
The environment Jane has created is happy, lively, and full of warmth. Every time we drop off or collect our child, we’re met with the same friendly energy, and it’s obvious the children are thriving there. There’s a good mix of indoor and outdoor activities every week, giving my one-year-old child so much variety, exposure, and fun.
We also appreciate the extra touches, like the events Jane organises for parents and children, such as a kids’ graduation - lovely opportunities for families to socialise and get to know one another. We appreciate how much thought she puts into building a proper community around the children.
Jane is genuine, proactive, and hardworking, and you can tell childcare is truly her passion rather than just a profession. As a parent, there’s no better feeling than seeing your child happy, and we can feel just how comfortable and well our little one is in Jane’s care.
We’re grateful to have found Jane and her team, and we’d highly recommend them to any family looking for a childminder who will treat their child with genuine love and care.
Rebecca has been looking after my son since he was 10 months old, and he absolutely adores going to her setting. He has settled in so well and gets so excited to see Rebecca, which gives us such peace of mind knowing he is happy and comfortable while he’s there.
Rebecca has been fantastic at helping him develop and advance his skills, as well as introducing him to lots of new activities and experiences. She really takes the time to understand what he enjoys and encourages him to learn and explore at his own pace.
They regularly go on fun days out, visit different places and take part in lots of activities, so he gets plenty of opportunities to explore, socialise and experience new things. It’s lovely seeing how much he has developed since starting with Rebecca, and we know she plays a huge part in that.
Rebecca is always approachable, caring and happy to keep us updated on what they’ve been doing throughout the day. We genuinely couldn’t be happier with the care she provides, and most importantly, our son is always so happy to go. We would highly recommend Rebecca to anyone looking for a caring, fun and nurturing childminder.
I’m so happy with the care my baby received. I felt completely comfortable knowing she was in safe and caring hands. She was kind, gentle, responsible, and clearly wonderful with my little one. My baby was happy and peacefully sleeping when I came home, which gave me great peace of mind. I would definitely recommend her to other parents and would happily have her babysit again in the future.
Thank you so much for taking such wonderful care of my baby! ☺️
Orooj has been caring for our son since February 2026, and we have been extremely impressed with her. She is punctual, reliable, professional, warm and caring, and has developed an excellent rapport with him.
We have seen our son grow in confidence and develop during her time with him. He is always happy and settled in her care, and clearly feels safe and comfortable with her.
Orooj is trustworthy, conscientious and a pleasure to deal with. We have complete confidence in her and would recommend her without hesitation to any family looking for an excellent nanny.
She comes very highly recommended from us.
Alex
My daughter started daycare with Nileema when she was just 11 months old, and we have had the most beautiful experience ever since. As a mum, you can imagine how difficult it was to leave my little one at daycare at such a young age. I still remember the first day I left her for a few hours — I was crying as I handed her over, while Nileema calmly reassured me, “Don’t worry, she’ll be fine.” Those few hours felt like an eternity to me, but when I came back to pick her up, my daughter was so, so happy and completely settled.
Now, as my daughter is getting ready to start school in September, I can truly see how much of an impact Nileema has had on her. Under her care, she has grown into such a kind, independent, respectful, caring and confident little girl. Whenever someone asked me where my daughter was, I would simply say, “She’s with her second mum.” That is how much I trust and love Nileema.
Nileema, thank you from the bottom of my heart for caring for my daughter as if she were your own. You have given me peace of mind, comfort and, most importantly, the reassurance that my little girl was safe, happy and loved. I’m genuinely teary-eyed writing this review. God bless you, Nileema. You are truly the best, and we will always be grateful for you. ❤️
My little one Joined Lauren after we had 3 failed attempts with Childminders and an incredibly traumatising experience with a nursery.
Lauren was so accommodating for me and for my little boy. He joined a month after his first birthday, and during that time had settle sessions not one of those sessions was he upset.
Since being in Lauren’s care, my little boy has come on strength after strength, she printed out flash cards for nursery rhymes for us to use at home, she gives the most thoughtful arts and crafts and makes each child feel like part of her family.
Lauren is more than just a childminder, her heart is in her care and her knowledge is in her learning.
It’s rare to find some one who will love and do right by your own children the way you would.
We love Lauren so much, sometimes my little boy doesn’t even say goodbye to me he just shuts the door he’s that excited to be with her!
I can’t wait for my second little one to join her as I know I’ll have two happy children.
My daughter has been with Fiona for around 8 months, and for our family, we truly couldn’t have hoped for a better first childminder for her.
She is incredibly happy whenever she is with Fiona, and knowing that makes us feel completely relaxed and confident that our daughter is in wonderful hands.
English is not our first language, and we had not spoken English with our daughter before she started spending time with Fiona. We were initially a little worried about how easily she would understand her, but Fiona connected with her so naturally and effortlessly. Within just a few weeks, our daughter started speaking English as well, which has been amazing to see.
Fiona has also helped us teach our daughter how to eat independently, and after every week with her, I could see clear progress in different areas of her development. She is also supporting us with potty training, which we really appreciate.
Most importantly, our daughter absolutely adores Fiona, and we can see how much she loves and trusts her. As parents, there is nothing more reassuring than seeing your child genuinely happy, comfortable and loved.
We are incredibly grateful to Fiona for everything she does for our daughter and for our family. We couldn’t recommend her highly enough! ❤️
We have had the pleasure of Julie looking after our almost 3 year old for the past 2 years. The care and support she has provided in that time has been amazing! She made returning to work so easy as we knew our little boy was in the best hands. We can’t thank Julie enough for everything, and we’re very sad it’s time to move on due to school nursery. We’d recommend her to anyone! Xx
I entrusted Elle with the care of my six-week-old daughter, who started attending in September 2025. Unfortunately, my experience became increasingly concerning, and I ultimately decided to withdraw my daughter from the setting.
Initially, everything appeared fine, but over time I noticed several issues. My daughter’s belongings were frequently not returned with her, and on occasions, items belonging to other children were sent home instead. I repeatedly had to request that my daughter’s belongings be returned.
I also became concerned about Elle working alongside her mother. I later understood that, to my knowledge, her mother was not Ofsted registered or DBS checked to provide childcare. On one occasion, I left my daughter in her mother’s care believing that she was permitted to look after her, which I later discovered was not the case. Given that my daughter was only six weeks old when she started, this was particularly concerning to me.
Communication was another issue. Despite paying for full-day care, I was frequently asked at drop-off when I would be collecting my daughter, which made me feel pressured to collect her earlier than the hours I had paid for. I also experienced occasions where communication felt rude or unprofessional.
There were times when I arrived to drop off or collect my daughter and found Elle and her mother in disputes with each other. I found this uncomfortable and felt it was not an appropriate environment to be exposed to when entrusting someone with my child.
Finally, I was informed that childcare would no longer be available from July because Elle and her family were on holiday. I accepted this and made alternative arrangements. However, I later encountered Elle and her mother at Tesco caring for a group of children, which left me questioning the explanation I had been given and further damaged my trust.
Following these experiences, I raised my concerns in the WhatsApp group but did not receive a response. I subsequently decided to withdraw my daughter from the setting.
Overall, my experience was disappointing and left me with serious concerns regarding communication, professionalism, organisation and safeguarding. As a parent, I believe it is essential to have complete trust and confidence in anyone caring for your child, and unfortunately, I no longer felt that confidence was present.
Parrice
Our just turned 1 year old son has been cared for by Della for 2 months now and we couldn't be happier with the care she provides for him. Della is so warm and nurturing and from the moment we all met her, she instantly felt like the right person to care for our son. On our first meeting she took several hours to get to know us and our son's needs and even went away to do some research about his condition so as to provide the best care possible.
Her home is clean and welcoming with plentiful toys, books and resources which the children are free to explore, alongside more structured activities and play. We love that Della ensures the children go outside every day with walks and visits to various local parks as well as time in the garden and paddling pool and that we receive regular photos and updates of their adventures together throughout each day.
Della clearly has a genuine love of children and this shines through everything that she does. We couldn't be more grateful that we found Della and would highly recommend her to any family.
As soon as we met Syeda we knew that our then 9 month old would be in the safest of hands. He is now two and a half and has never had a day when he’s been unhappy to be dropped off. Syeda manages to come up with an extraordinary range of different activities for the children in her care every day – crafts and creativity, trips to the park, fun in the well-equipped garden, playgroups, the library, and much more. She makes delicious food for the children (and we’ve been lucky enough to occasionally get some too!) and our son is as happy at the end of the day as he is at the beginning.
In addition to this, Syeda is always on hand as an incredible resource to talk to about any problems we are having at home with our son. With her wealth of experience of both motherhood and childminding, she’s talked us through various tricky moments as we navigate being parents of a little one. It is also wonderful having Syeda's own children as part of our lives and our son's life. And now that we are expecting our next child, we could think of no better situation than with Syeda. She has been an incredible part of the community that is growing up our child. we are very lucky to have Syeda and we hope she and her family will be part of our family for years to come.
Samia and Clive