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.
I honestly couldn’t be happier with Ana and feel so lucky to have found her to look after my daughter. When I returned to work from maternity leave in September, I was incredibly anxious about leaving my little girl with someone else. As a mum, trusting another person to care for your child is such a big step, and I had so many worries about how my daughter would settle and whether she would feel happy and comfortable. Looking back now, I can honestly say that choosing Ana was one of the best decisions I could have made!
From the very beginning, Ana has been absolutely wonderful. She is so caring, patient, kind and attentive, and it is clear how much love and care she puts into looking after the children in her care. She has made such a lovely effort to help my daughter feel comfortable and settled, and seeing how happy and at ease she is with Ana has given me so much reassurance as a mum.
One of the things I appreciate most is the constant communication and regular updates throughout the day. Ana always keeps me informed, which makes such a difference, especially when you are a first-time mum returning to work and finding it difficult to be away from your baby. Knowing that I will receive updates and reassurance allows me to relax and concentrate on my job without constantly worrying about how my daughter is doing. It gives me so much peace of mind knowing she is in such safe, caring and capable hands.
Ana has made what could have been a really difficult transition so much easier for both me and my daughter. Leaving your little one for the first time is never easy, but having someone you can genuinely trust makes all the difference. I never feel like I have to worry about whether my daughter is being cared for properly because Ana goes above and beyond to make sure she is happy, comfortable and well looked after.
Ana has given me the confidence to return to work knowing my little girl is happy and well cared for, and that is something I will always be grateful for.
I previously left a review for Ana, but now that we have the 11+ results, I wanted to share an update!
We have been working with Ana since the second half of Year 4, when she started tutoring my son, Martin. When we first began, he struggled with focus. As I mentioned in my previous review, Ana managed to find a way to engage him, build his knowledge and confidence, and prepare him for the exams.
The results speak for themselves! Martin passed both the Bexley and Kent 11+ exams, achieving amazing scores. He scored 235 in Bexley, with the top 180 scorers achieving 244 and above. In Kent, he achieved an impressive 396 out of 423, including the maximum score of 141 in Maths.
In the final few months before the exams, Ana worked incredibly hard with Martin. They worked tirelessly, making the most of every session, and her dedication and commitment were truly exceptional.
Thank you, Ana, for all your hard work, patience and dedication. We will always be grateful for everything you have done for Martin!
We are now continuing our journey with Ana for my younger son, George, and I wouldn’t trust anyone else. I have complete confidence in her, and we feel incredibly lucky to have found her! 😊
I feel lucky to have found such a wonderful, kind, and caring nanny. She came to my help during a very difficult and stressful situation and agreed to start the very next day when my newly hired nanny decided not to turn up for work . She stepped in without hesitation when I desperately needed help, and I will always appreciate her kindness and support.
She is caring, responsible, and always puts the children’s safety and well-being first. She is happy to help, takes initiative, and is someone you can genuinely rely on, especially in emergency situations. She has also built a lovely bond with my kids . She has become more like a friend to them. The children feel comfortable and happy with her, which means so much to me as a mother.
She is patient, trustworthy, and kind . I would happily recommend her .
Nelly looked after my son Chirag for 4 months, and we could not have asked for a better experience. From day one, she was exceptionally caring, warm, and attentive to all his needs, creating a safe and welcoming environment where he felt right at home.
What really stood out was how proactive she was with activities. Nelly took Chirag on frequent outings and local adventures, which he absolutely loved and looked forward to every single day. She provided such a rich, engaging, and joyful environment for him.
Even now, Chirag constantly misses her and talks about his time with her. Nelly is truly a wonderful childminder, and any parent would be extremely lucky to have her care for their child. Thank you so much, Nelly!
I cannot recommend Paula Richardson highly enough. As a single mother, I have felt incredibly supported by Paula, and I will always be grateful for everything she has done for my child and for me.
Paula provides so much more than childcare. She combines education with play, helping children develop their skills, confidence and independence while preparing them for school. Her setting is not simply a place where children are left to play; every day is thoughtfully planned and filled with meaningful activities that support their learning and development. She encourages children to explore life, the world around them, their emotions and everything they need to understand and experience at this important age.
The setting is always clean, welcoming and well organised, with plenty of activities for the children to do. Paula makes excellent use of the space and resources, ensuring that the children are engaged and learning throughout the day. They enjoy a wide range of activities, including creative play, role play, outdoor play, exploring nature and the local community, visits to parks, museums and other places, as well as activities that help them express their feelings, build curiosity and understand the world around them.
My child is always so happy with Paula and has grown so much in her care. She has made wonderful friendships, become more confident and developed excellent social skills and self-discipline. She often asks at the weekend, when Paula is not working, “Can we go to Paula?” Linette loves going to Paula's so much that she used to get upset at weekends when she couldn't go, until she understood that Paula was closed.
Paula is an incredibly supportive childminder. Whenever I have needed her, she has always been there for us. As a single mother, life can be very challenging, but Paula has always been understanding, reliable and supportive.
Another wonderful benefit is that Paula provides hot meals/lunches. This has been a great help, as I do not have to worry about preparing lunches just snacks. The children eat together and share the same meals, which helps them learn how to sit together at the table, eat as a group and develop positive social habits.
Paula is kind, caring, professional and dedicated. My child has developed so well in her care, and I feel completely confident knowing she is safe, happy and learning every day. I would recommend Paula and Little Learners Home Nursery to any parent looking for a nurturing, educational and supportive setting.
Luiza
Charley is a wonderful childminder. Our son was in her care from around 18 months until he started at pre-school. He was in nursery for a few months but found the transition from the baby to toddler space stressful and overwhelming. My contrast, from day 1 he absolutely loved his time with her and often did not want to leave at the end of the day!
Charley made every day interesting with trips out, a variety of indoor and outdoor door toys to play with that are frequently rotated and changed to keep things stimulating and interesting. Charley knows each of the children in her care and the other children who our son was there with are still friends years later. We highly recommend Charley. She is communicative, thoughtful and easygoing and her child-first approach is greatly appreciated by parents and children alike.
Chridesa was an excellent childminder for my daughter. I was impressed from our very first meeting, as she was polite, friendly and very welcoming towards children.
My daughter was extremely happy in her care and really enjoyed spending time with her. She even wanted to go back to Chridesa whenever another opportunity came up in the future!
Chris didn't just look after the children at home; she also took them to paid soft play sessions at the Listen Centre in Maghera, which made the experience even more enjoyable for my daughter.
Overall, I would rate her 10/10 without hesitation. My daughter had a wonderful time and we were able to go to work feeling relaxed and reassured, knowing she was in safe and caring hands. I would highly recommend Chridesa to any parent looking for a reliable, friendly, and caring childminder.
We were having conversations over WA as she shared her number. I was enquiring before confirmation of job and also waiting for my appointment. In between she said she is withdrawing the interest and she was continuing texting while I was bz with my other things. She suddenly withdrawn interest and blocked. Very funny, impatient.
Sanchita
I really struggled to go back to work full-time and leave my little girl into the hands of someone else. Lara was beyond a God-send in those first few months. She gave me regular updates, wonderful reassurance, lots of photos, and organised amazing activities daily for everyone in her care, which gave my worried heart some much needed peace. My little girl has grown so much in her time with Lara. She's so much more expressive, so sociable, isn't afraid of dogs anymore, and has been picking up on wonderful manners that I know we (shamefully!) didn't show her first and have come straight from Lara!
We will miss her very much. She also has the most gorgeous set-up for activities and days of learning and fun. Whether the kids stay home or go out, there's always an interactive activity and lots of play. Most photos I get of my daughter she is playing with others, laughing, and running around in Lara's garden, even picking up the courage to go down the slide with a bit of encouragement from the other children. Her set-up is better than most nurseries we visited, and to top it all, she is the calmest and kindest person. The perfect character to be dealing with little beings with big feelings. I felt at such peace with her, I know she's looked after my girl in the best possible way, even when she was teething and grumpy, Lara has always been kind, warm, compassionate, and loving.
Lara will always have a special place in our hearts, we really couldn't recommend her more. Thank you for everything!
It is difficult to put into words just how wonderful Maheen is and how much she means to our family. She previously look after our eldest daughter, now seven, and currently looks after our youngest, who is three. Both our girls absolutely adore her and her family, and so do we. We truly consider her part of our family! We couldn’t feel more confident and happy entrusting our children to her care.
Maheen has given both our girls the most wonderful start in life. She combines the highest standards of professionalism with an incredibly warm, loving and nurturing home-from-home environment. She is kind, patient, thoughtful and fully committed to the children in her care. Above all, we have always felt that our girls are completely safe, secure, loved and listened to.
What makes Maheen so exceptional is how much more she offers beyond this. She has a wonderful philosophy towards early childhood, recognising the importance of play and allowing children to be children. She has created an outstanding setting in her home, full of opportunities for child-led, imaginative and creative play and learning. She strikes a perfect balance between providing stimulating, enriching experiences and giving children the freedom, space and downtime they need.
One of the things that particularly drew us to Maheen was her love of nature and the outdoors, something she has instilled in both our daughters. She goes above and beyond to provide an extraordinary variety of experiences and days out – from farms, beaches, parks and National Trust properties, to animal encounters, library visits and playgroups. Her activities are thoughtfully planned to spark curiosity and encourage exploration. She places great importance on fresh air, physical activity and creativity, making every week wonderfully varied and enriching.
Maheen is also an exceptional cook. She prepares delicious, nutritious, home-cooked meals and encourages the children to explore different foods and flavours. Mealtimes are happy, sociable occasions, and she supports the children in developing independence and good table manners.
This thoughtful approach extends to every aspect of their development. Whether supporting potty training, encouraging them to put on their own shoes and coats, or helping them learn to share with their friends, Maheen is always patient, encouraging and supportive.
Equally importantly, she nurtures their emotional development, kindness, friendships and social skills. Her setting offers the security of a close-knit little group of children, while she also regularly meets with other childminders to give them opportunities to play and socialise in larger groups. Our eldest daughter often still fondly talks about the friends she made and her time at Maheen’s.
Maheen is a wonderful role model. She teaches kindness, consideration and respect not just through words but through her actions and the warmth she demonstrates every day. At the same time, she is firm but fair, sets clear and consistent boundaries, and has high expectations for behaviour.
Maheen doesn’t simply look after children – she invests in them, celebrates their achievements, supports them when they find things more difficult, takes pride in their progress, and genuinely cares. She has helped shape both our girls into the happy, confident and kind children we believe them to be.
We honestly cannot recommend Maheen highly enough. She is an outstanding childminder, and we feel incredibly lucky that both our girls have her in their lives.
We feel incredibly lucky to have found Laura! Our son has been in her care for around a year and we honestly couldn’t have wished for a better childminder.
Laura has created such a warm, loving and welcoming environment where children feel happy, safe and valued. Her patience, kindness and dedication are truly wonderful. We are so grateful for all the fantastic activities, educational experiences and lovely outings she organises. It has been amazing to watch our son grow in confidence, learn new skills and develop so much during his time with her.
Most importantly, he absolutely loves going to Laura’s and always looks forward to spending time there, which says everything!
Sadly, our time with Laura is coming to an end as our son is getting ready for the next chapter of his education. We are genuinely so sad to leave such a wonderful place, but we will always be grateful for the happy memories and the amazing start she has given him.
Thank you, Laura, for everything you have done for our little boy. You have made such a positive difference in his early years, and we couldn’t recommend you highly enough! ❤️
Anna
We feel so incredibly lucky to have found such a wonderful childminder! My son has been with her for a year now, and I couldn’t be happier with the care, love and support she gives him. He is so happy in her care and has made amazing progress over the past year, which is a real testament to how fantastic she is.
She is caring, loving, enthusiastic, creative and incredibly flexible. She always goes above and beyond to make sure the children are happy, engaged and thriving. Her communication is brilliant, and it gives me such peace of mind knowing that my son is in such safe, nurturing and loving hands.
It’s clear how much passion and dedication she puts into what she does, and I honestly couldn’t ask for a better person to look after my son. Finding someone you can trust completely with your child is priceless, and I’m so grateful we found her. I would wholeheartedly recommend her to any parent looking for a truly amazing childminder!
Honestly couldn’t recommend Katarina enough! ❤️ She is such a caring, reliable and dedicated childminder who genuinely loves what she does.
My son has been with Katarina since he was just 12 months old, and I couldn’t be happier with the care she provides. She spends so much quality time with the children, taking them to parks, playgroups, farms and lots of other exciting places where they can learn, explore and have fun.
Since being with Katarina, my son has developed so quickly in so many ways. He has made lovely little friends, become more confident and learned to enjoy all kinds of food. Mealtimes are no longer a struggle, which is such a relief as a mum!
What means the most to me is the special bond they have built. My son absolutely adores Katarina and gets so excited about going to her. She has become like a second mum to him, and knowing that he is happy, loved and so well cared for gives me such peace of mind.
Finding someone you can trust with your child is one of the most important decisions you make as a parent, and I feel incredibly lucky to have found Katarina.
I recommend her 100% to any parent looking for a loving, trustworthy and wonderful childminder. Your child will be in the safest and most caring hands. Thank you, Katarina, for everything you do for my little boy! ❤️
If I could give more than 5 stars I would, Jackie is the best there is. I have 2 daughters, my first started at 11 months up until she started school this year & my 18m old is currently in her care.
I am a very anxious person leaving my children, but with Jackie the anxiety went away. Both of my girls adore her and it’s easy to see why, the love and care she shows them is so much more than a parent can ask for. My youngest daughter still gets upset when I leave her but when we turn up to Jackie’s house she throws her arms out and waves me goodbye which is something she doesn’t even do with family.
Jackie takes them all different places and teaches them more than you can imagine, my eldest is thriving in school and I put most of that down to the way Jackie teaches, cares and prioritises the children in her care.
I will be forever grateful to Jackie for everything she has done and continues to do for my girls.
I always recommend her to anyone looking for childcare because other is no where I feel safer leaving my children and every parent should get to experience that!
Thank you for all you do for the children and caring and loving them like your own!
You really are one of a kind & our family is lucky to have you in our children’s lives! X