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.
Rachel is 1 in a billion. My girls were 6&8 when Rachel came in to their lives and she has been a part of our lives ever since. I honestly can’t rate her highly enough for children of any age. She worked with us for years and the girls flourished under her care. They were constantly excited to be with Rachel and to this day they adore her. Rachel and her family had to move away but our families are still very close. That’s Rachel though. The day she came for her first interview, she was heading up to London after to meet a family she used to work for and remained friends with. I remember thinking how positive that was and now I feel honoured to be another one of the families that get to be Rachel’s friend. Don’t hesitate to hire her. You’ll be very hard pushed to find anyone who comes close.
Fatima has been an absolutely wonderful child carer for our family. She is a kind, trustworthy, and highly professional person who truly cares about the children she looks after. Her home is always clean, cosy, and welcoming, creating a safe and comfortable environment for kids.
She occasionally collected my children after school upon my request and looked after them with great attention and responsibility. I always felt confident that they were in safe hands. Fatima is very polite, patient, and tolerant, which makes a big difference when working with children of different personalities.
Most importantly, my kids genuinely enjoy spending time with her, which says everything. I would highly recommend Fatima to any parent looking for a reliable and caring child carer.
We are so grateful that we found Terri. We had tried our little boy at a daycare before and we didn’t feel it clicked for us a family and we are so glad as it meant he ended up in Terri’s care instead. He has literally loved going since the day he started. He runs straight in like he’s visiting family. He always talks about Terri and all the fun games they play. Terri has been very patient with his picky eating and his ideas that he doesn’t need to nap!! Terri creates such a loving, warm and nurturing environment with plenty of activities. Great communication and updates through the day with parents too. We would highly recommend Terri!
My son is 2 years old, and since being with her, I’ve seen such a positive difference in him. He is more confident, happy, and settled. She is very attentive to his needs and always makes sure he is safe, comfortable, and engaged.
She keeps me updated throughout the day, which really reassures me as a parent. It’s clear she genuinely cares about the children she looks after, and I feel very lucky to have found her.
My son has been coming to Littleexplauras since he was around 9 months old. I remember feeling so anxious about finding a childminder for him but Laura and Sam instantly made me feel at ease and happy to leave him in their care whilst I was at work. My son is now nearly 3 and still at Littleexplauras and I can honestly say choosing this setting was the best decision ever! He has an amazing bond with Laura and Sam and the other children and this is clear when I drop him off and pick him up and when I see videos and pictures throughout the day of the children learning and playing together. I can tell that my son feels safe and secure with Laura and Sam and he is so happy to be with them and his communication and confidence is continuing to improve the longer he is at the setting.
I cant thank Laura and Sam enough for being such an important part of our lives, always reliable and genuinely caring for us as a family.
My 5 month old son is due to start Littleexplauras soon and I have zero anxieties about returning to work as I know he will be in great hands!
Thanks Laura and Sam you're worth your weight in gold! X
Jennie was recommended to me by a friend who's little girl was with Jennie,she could not recommend her highly enough and Im so glad she did.
Jennie has looked after our little boy since he was 2 ( now 4) and when the time came for me to return to work after maternity leave I was very happy to send our little girl to Jennie aswell as I knew she would be nurtured & cared for to the highest standard & that made returning to work that bit easier,something that cannot be underestimated!
Jennie is one in a million ,she has a beautiful calm ,mothering,fun nature.
My 2 are beyond excited when "Jennie day" arrives & regale me in the evening of all the fascinating things they have explored ,spoke about & seen. Jennie has a very obvious love of her job & educating children about nature ,the world,building their confidence , exploring their feelings &learning through play,all whilst having alot of fun.
Jennies setting is homely ,warm ,welcoming & full of love, sometimes I wish I could stay with Jennie for the day :-)!
Jennie inspires confidence & I have witnessed our 2 flourish under jennies care,she sees them as individuals and nurtures them so beautifully & I have thoroughly enjoyed watching their friendship & bond grow over the last 2 years & I highly recommend Jennie to look after your world when they can't be with you!
Aoife
Dipika is an excellent nanny, and we thank our stars for crossing paths with her on this portal. Right from our first meeting with her we felt confident that we could trust our 1-year old boy with her- firstly it was her calm and composed demeanor, secondly her extensive experience as a childminder and a nanny, and finally the fact that she's herself a mother to two grown up daughters who are highly successful in their own right.
Our little boy felt instantly comfortable with her from the very first day, which was very pleasing to us. Dipika is extremely diligent, professional, punctual, efficient, & lively. She has a knack with little kids, and is also well versed with local play areas, parks and other such venues for kids. She's never hesitated from helping out with household chores, and has also helped regularly with meal-prep for the kid. Our boy has learnt loads of new things thanks to Dipika, and she has cared for him patiently during sickness too.
All in all, Dipika has been a tremendous help to us and we couldn't recommend her enough to any parents looking for a Nanny.
Fiona has been looking after our three children (a 5-year-old and 2-year-old twins), and we’ve been very happy with her.
She is reliable and responsible. She’s also very good with the children, they get on well with her and are always comfortable in her company. She's clearly very experienced with kids and seems to have a knack for engaging with them. Managing three young kids isn’t simple, but she handles it calmly and keeps everything under control, even when doing the full bedtime routine, including dinner and baths.
We’d happily recommend Fiona to other families.
Chris
My daughter has been going to Dorcas for nearly 4 years since she was 9 months old. She has had the best time with her, Dorcas is amazing with all the children and it’s really been a home from home for my daughter which is something I was really keen to find.
I cannot recommend Dorcas enough!
Laura has been part of our family since 2019, when our son was 9 months old. She has helped us ever since then: sadly it's time for our younger child to start in school this coming September, which is why Laura is finishing her 3 regular days a week with us.
Laura is a highly experienced childcare provider and has looked after children all her life. She has had her own children, who are now grown up, so she knows what it's like to be a parent as well as a nanny. Laura takes enormous pride in her work: for her it's not just a job, but about doing the absolute best for the children, caring for them, but also helping them grow and develop. She is completely confident and comfortable looking after young children and isn't fazed by anything that involves. At home, she gets on with everything using her own initiative and experience - she doesn't need to be told how do to things. Laura also works tremendously hard, going over and above all the time to help out with things around the house, even when she hasn't been asked to do so.
Laura gives a great deal of thought to what she does with the children in her care each day, taking them to interesting and lovely places, swimming, doing activities at home, meeting up with other nannies and children and going to playgroups etc. Our children love her dearly.
If you are looking for help, you should look no further than Laura - we cannot recommend her highly enough. We would be very happy to talk on the phone to anyone considering employing Laura and she can provide our details as referees.
Elizabeth is a fantastic childminder with lots of creative ideas.
The moment I drop my daughter off, she is excited, content and at home with Elizabeth.
She has a great selection of toys including educational toys. She is not afraid to get her hands dirty and do something creative with my daughter.
My daughter gets outside everyday for fresh air, often to the park and they enjoy regular trips to the children’s centre.
Elizabeth also makes sure my daughter eats healthy.
Elizabeth is very professional and is always up to date with regulatory requirements like health and safety.
She also keeps a daily diary of my daughter’s activities.
I highly recommended Elizabeth.
Sharon is an excellent Nanny and babysitter! She had babysitted my 23 month son for the past few months. She is very punctual, gentle and caring. My son really likes her. He would be laughing at loud while he is with her and be so joyful. She gives me peace of mind. She is very experienced. I strongly recommend her.
Dita has looked after my son for 8 years now, starting from when he was a baby. She still helps us twice a week in the evenings, also looking after our 4 year old daughter. Both kids love her, my daughter always wants to know when Dita is coming. She's become a part of our family, always remembering the kids birthdays and cooking for us, and we're very grateful to have her.
Nick_Deb
We honestly couldn’t ask for a better childminder. Hayley goes above and beyond every single day and treats every child like one of her own. Our Daughter has been with her since the very day she started childminding, and we’ve seen just how dedicated and amazing she is from the beginning.
From the moment our daughter arrives at Hayley’s she is so settled, happy, and completely at home, which says everything. It’s clear how much love, care, and effort Hayley puts into all the children she looks after.
Our little one absolutely adores her, and as parents, that reassurance is priceless. We feel so lucky to have found someone so amazing. We couldn’t recommend her more highly!
Chan
My son had an excellent experience with Zafreen Childminder. He started attending when he was 2.5 years old, and from the very beginning, Zafreen proved to be a kind and caring individual who looked after him exceptionally well.
I always felt reassured leaving my son in her care. She provided regular updates, including photos of him playing and enjoying various activities, which gave me great peace of mind. I was particularly concerned about his diet, as he is quite a fussy eater; however, the provision of home-cooked meals was a significant benefit. My son enjoyed the food, and I consistently received updates on what he had eaten each day.
One of the most valuable aspects of Zafreen’s service is her flexibility. She was very accommodating with drop-off and pick-up times, which made it much easier to manage around my work schedule.
Overall, I received excellent support, and I would highly recommend Zafreen to anyone seeking a reliable and caring childminder for their children
Ioana has been absolutely wonderful with David. She is warm, caring, and incredibly attentive, and it’s clear how much she genuinely enjoys spending time with him. David absolutely loves her and is always so happy and engaged when she’s around. She plays with him so thoughtfully and keeps him entertained in such a kind and nurturing way. We feel very lucky to have her looking after him.
Madalina
My kids were a little nervous about going to a new childminder but they came home having had a great time. Shaida is more than happy to help out at weekends, which is when I very often work and when it is particularly difficult to find OFSTED registered child care. I would highly recommend her.
Our daughter was with them for nearly two years and she loved each moment with her beloved Toto and Stefy. She is with another nursery now but she talks about all her friends, Stefy and Toto. It was splendid working with Family shapes. Stefy is very meticulous in keeping notes and writing everything about what they ate, any incidents or illness in the baby day's app. Excellent service. We were lucky we got the pick up and drop service from them until almost the end. They took care of Mihika like their own and send beautiful picture of her enjoying her time. I wish them all the very best and will always recommend them.