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.
Hanane first started caring for my children 11 years ago. There's a big age gap between my youngest and her siblings, but when it was time for her to start childcare, Hanane was our obvious choice (our older daughter responding "That's great, because Hanane is like family.")
3 years on, our youngest has now "graduated" and will be moving on to big school. Hanane has provided a wonderful environment for our daughter to grow. She offers a great balance where she's able to give the children the individual attention they may need, whilst providing them with a vibrant, social environment. Activities are planned for every day of the week, whether it be going to the local playgrounds, stay and plays or a trip to the library - the children are always kept busy! There's also plenty of activities at home too, and Hanane provides delicious meals for the kids.
Hanane has cared for our children over the years as if they're her own, and my children are all very fond of her. I cannot thank her enough for the love and affection which she has given to our family, and I can't recommend her enough.
My daughter has been with Annie since she was 1. We have been delighted with the care she has received at Annie’s. It is a lovely warm home, and Annie and her team are kind and caring with the children - my daughter loves them all. They do fantastic, varied activities- learning made fun. They spend lots of time out doors, in the garden or in parks, and go on fantastic day trips. Annie goes above and beyond to make the children happy and support families. We’ve been so lucky to find her. I honestly cannot recommend her highly enough!
Choosing a childminder for your child is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make, and from the very first visit we knew Jusna was someone special. From the moment we stepped into her setting, she made us feel so welcome with her warmth, kindness and genuinely caring nature. It immediately felt like a home away from home.
Throughout our son’s time with Jusna, she went above and beyond in every way. She was always incredibly understanding and flexible. On the occasions when work commitments meant I needed to drop my son off earlier or collect him later than usual, Jusna was always happy to help, which made such a difference to our family.
The progress our son has made during his time with Jusna has been amazing. He has grown so much in confidence, become more independent, learnt so many new skills, and built wonderful friendships with the other children. Every day was filled with fun, learning and new experiences, and it was clear that he felt safe, happy and loved in her care. Jusna has a wonderful way of making every child feel like they belong, and our son truly felt at home with her.
As parents, the reassurance Jusna gave us was priceless. Her communication was excellent, keeping us updated with how our son’s day had gone and sharing the little moments that meant so much to us. We always felt completely comfortable leaving him in her care because we knew he was being looked after as if he were one of her own.
By the time our son’s last day came around, saying goodbye was genuinely emotional. Jusna is no longer just our son’s childminder—we truly feel she has become part of our family. If we are lucky enough to have another child in the future, there is no question whatsoever that we would choose Jusna again.
Thank you, Jusna, for your love, patience, dedication and everything you have done for our son. We will always be grateful for the positive impact you’ve had on his early years. We couldn’t recommend you more highly.
Tina and her amazing team have looked after both my daughters and I can't believe the time has come to bid you all a final goodbye. The team are well organised, provide amazing care, wonderful experiences both in and out of setting and Tina, Carol and Eloise have been treated like their own from day one. They have both grown in confidence and gained skills that will help their journey into school. We'll be forever grateful to you all. Thank you for everything xx
My son began at Tina's childminding in 2023 and she has seen him through until 2026 as he heads off to school. Tina and the team are fantastic at everything they do and have been an absolute lifeline to our family who do not have many connections in the area. They honoured a term time only contract which not many providers do and they offer a realistic price for childcare without being extortionate. This is a cost effective service for families who appreciate a homely environment for their little one.
Tina is an honest person who will always ensure your family circumstances are taken into account and the child is provided with everything they need. She is fun, hands on and engaging. Her home has firm boundaries which I fantastic as every little one needs this kind of guidance, especially as they get closer to school age. The setting offers a variety of healthy meal options, with at least three options per meal. Something to suit everyone!
My little boy struggles at times with communication and regulating his emotions. Tina and the team were happy and confident to enact advice from his speech and language therapist and other services. I was always reassured when he was in their care.
We are so sorry to have to leave as my little boy embarks on his next journey. We are so lucky to have taken the plunge and contacted her via childcare.
Our twin girls have now been with Little Cherry Tots for 6 months. The team are really friendly and welcoming, and immediately filled us with confidence during an unsettling time returning to work / starting childcare for the first time. We’ve seen a remarkable difference in their development since joining, and are always amazed when they come home having learnt something new. It’s clear they thrive in an environment with children of different ages. Whilst we still have a few wobbles here and there during drop off, we’re reassured by the regular updates and photos we get. This home from home setting strikes the perfect balance for us as a family, and we’re truly grateful to have found such a caring and dedicated team to look after our girls.
Colin has been a part time nanny for our children for almost 3 years now.
He is calm and comforting around them and the children have always loved having him come to work.
He has a lot of patience for childish games and repetition.
We will miss Colin as our youngest starts school in September
We are so grateful for everything you have done for our son. From the very beginning, you made him feel safe, loved, and happy, and we have seen him grow so much in your care.
Your kindness, patience, and dedication have made such a positive difference in his life. You have taught him so many new skills, encouraged his confidence, and supported his development in ways we will always appreciate. He has learned so much with you, and it has been wonderful to see how excited he was to come to you each day.
Knowing that our son was in such a caring, nurturing, and loving environment gave us complete peace of mind. Your genuine care for the children shines through in everything you do, and we truly couldn’t have asked for a better childminder.
Thank you for all your hard work, love, and support. You will always hold a special place in our hearts, and we highly recommend you to any family looking for an exceptional childminder.
Andreea
Beatrice and her beautiful family are fantastic, my daughters (age 1 and 2.5) are completely in love with them and are really happy attending Shining Stars three days per week. They are well looked after, loved, encouraged to grow and treated like a member of the family. Beatrice is possibly the most caring person I have ever met and I'm so grateful that my daughters have a second home. Thank you Beatrice and family for taking great care of our two girls and we're so glad that we found you.
Jen has been our childminder since my son started school and daughter was a baby - and my son is now having his last day before moving to senior school! I can’t recommend Jen enough, and am forever grateful that we made the decision to use her for wraparound school care and showering the kids with warmth and affection. Jen welcomes all the kids into her home and creates an amazing fun and caring environment for them all - there are too many lovely touches that make me know Jen truly cares about everyone. Not least that birthdays are properly celebrated, and my kids have even been known to choose to go into Jen’s on their birthdays so they can have her celebrations as well as ours at home!!
I’m so glad to have chosen Jen, who provides such a homely wraparound school provision - it allows my kids to properly unwind and relax after and before school, and also be fed! It’s such a dream when I pick up, as the kids are always happy and had such a fun time - I’ve never felt guilty about working, knowing the kids are with Jen.
We found all other options open to us lacked the warmth we wanted for the kids - we didn’t want an extension of the school day, and we have struck gold as the kids talk about it with such enjoyment in the same way they would as a play date with friends.
I genuinely can’t praise Jen enough, and thank her for all the love and care she’s shown my two over the years. There’s no-one else I’d choose as a childminder.
This team have cared for my children over the years, my 4 youngest children have all been to Zainab’s childcare from being 2 years old up to school age, they’ve always felt at ease and have the most fun going to “Aunties house” they truly do treat your child like part of the family, they do so many activities and even go on trips out to the play centre too! Zainab always send over little pictures of what they’ve been up to, and over the years my children have always enjoyed telling me about their activities in the garden or the painting they’ve been creating, it’s been an absolute pleasure knowing Zainab’s team over the last 5 years, and I’m actually sad that my last little boy has now left the setting and is starting his journey at “big school” thank you Zainab and the whole team 🥰🥰🥰
I honestly couldn’t recommend Lidia more highly. She has looked after my son since he was 6 months old, and watching him thrive in her care has been amazing.
Lidia puts so much thought and effort into his development, planning activities that help him learn while making sure he has so much fun. He has come on leaps and bounds since he has started and is so incredibly smart, and I genuinely believe the time, care and dedication Lidia gives him has played such a huge part in that.
One of the things I appreciate most is the communication. Every single day Lidia sends photos and videos so I can see what he’s been up to, eating and activities, which gives me so much reassurance while I’m at work. She also regularly talks to me about his development, shares what he’s learning, and discusses ideas for supporting him at home too. It really feels like we’re working together as a team.
Lidia is kind, patient, caring and truly treats the children as if they were her own. Knowing my son is so happy, loved and stimulated every day is priceless. I couldn’t have asked for a better person to care for him, and I feel incredibly lucky that she’s been such an important part of his early years.
Rupi is an amazing teacher, it's obvious that she loves what she does. My son is very happy when he goes to her. He can't wait for the day he goes to her. He goes with them to the park sometimes and to the store. I'm very happy with how you took care of my son. I highly recommend this teacher, she is wonderful. Thank you so much, Rupi, for taking care of my son ☺️🤗
Mihaela
We feel incredibly lucky to have found such a wonderful childminder for our daughter, Emma. From the very beginning, she has welcomed Emma with so much warmth, kindness, and patience, making her feel safe, happy, and loved.
Emma is always excited to go to her, and it means so much to us to see how happy and confident she has become. She creates a fun, caring, and nurturing environment where Emma enjoys learning, playing, and exploring new things every day.
As parents, there is nothing more reassuring than knowing your child is in caring and trustworthy hands. She always keeps us updated on Emma’s day, and it is clear how much she genuinely cares about every child she looks after.
We are truly grateful for everything she does for Emma and our family. We couldn’t have asked for a better childminder, and we wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for someone who will care for their child with love, dedication, and professionalism.
We honestly couldn't have wished for a more caring, nurturing, and supportive childminder for Jesse.
From the very beginning, she has made him feel safe, loved, and excited to learn. Every day is filled with fun, creative activities, outdoor adventures, and opportunities to build his confidence and independence. It's clear how much thought, care, and passion goes into everything she does.
Jesse absolutely adores going, and as parents there's no greater reassurance than knowing he's happy, thriving, and genuinely excited to spend time there. We've seen such wonderful progress in his confidence, communication, and social skills.
Communication has always been fantastic, with regular updates and photos that make us feel part of his day. She truly treats every child as if they were her own.
We feel incredibly lucky to have found such a special childminder and wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to any family looking for a warm, professional, and loving environment for their little one. Thank you for everything you do for Jesse—we appreciate you more than words can say!
There aren’t enough words to thank Clare for everything she has done for our family over the past two years.
From the moment Noah started with her, she has treated him with so much love, patience and understanding. As a child with additional needs, finding someone who truly accepts and supports him is priceless, and Clare has done exactly that. She has always made him feel safe, happy and cared for, and he’s formed such a special bond with her. I Know he’s going to miss her so much when he leaves next week.
Clare has also been an incredible support to me as a parent. She’s always been there with reassurance, kindness and encouragement, You can see how passionate she is about what she does, and every child in her care is treated as if they were her own.
We feel so lucky that Noah had the opportunity to be with Clare, and we’ll always be grateful for the love, care and memories she’s given him any family would be incredibly lucky to have her. ❤️