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.
It was nerve racking when we first had to look for childcare for my daughter and I can honestly say we couldn’t have been luckier to find Karen! From my daughter’s first introduction visit I could tell she enjoyed the setting and after starting in the new year she has been excited every time she knows she’s going to Karens.
Karen provides updates and pictures of what they’ve done each day, which is lovely to have a glimpse of how they are enjoying themselves and they are always doing plenty of activities that are both fun but also helping them to learn! My daughter has just turned two and I can already see how well her speech and confidence is coming along in the months she has been at the setting.
Karen is always happy to help and easy to talk to and I couldn’t be happier with how settled and comfortable Karen and James have made my daughter feel. I couldn’t recommend them enough!
Elaine provides a warm and welcoming home from home, our little boy has been with her since he was 9 months old and has been happy and settled since day 1.
Elaine takes the time to get to know your little one (and you) and it really feels as though my little boy is part of an extended family. She has a gentle, kind and attentive approach.
The progress my little boy has made in Elaine’s setting has been amazing, and you can see that he thoroughly enjoys every day with his friends.
Elaine provides delicious homemade meals and snacks, since being with Elaine there’s not much that my son won’t eat!
Elaine is supportive of all development checks and provides her own comprehensive reports to take with you, which are highly valuable.
We would highly recommend Elaine to anyone looking for a childminder, she provides an outstanding level of care and we feel so lucky to have found her!
I cannot recommend Katia Attisani highly enough as a childminder. She is truly exceptional. Her organisational skills are outstanding, and everything is always thoughtfully planned and structured, creating a calm and secure environment for the children.
Katia has a remarkable ability to manage the children with such care and grace. She is patient, attentive, and deeply nurturing, ensuring that each child feels valued, supported, and happy. Her approach is both gentle and confident, which creates a wonderful balance.
What really sets Katia apart is her focus on educational play. Every activity is engaging and purposeful, with plenty of sensorial stimulation that encourages learning, curiosity, and development in a fun and natural way. It’s clear she brings a wealth of experience to everything she does.
Above all, Katia is incredibly kind and understanding. She builds strong, trusting relationships with both children and parents, and it’s evident how much she genuinely cares.
Having her as a childminder is a true blessing, and I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone with young children.
Maria is a fantastic childcare provider and person! She is super flexible and always keeps you updated. When my daughter started with Maria, she sent regular pictures and updates, easing any worries I had. My daughter has been with Maria since 8 months old and she is now about to start school (nearly 4 years). I will continue to send her to Maria during the school holidays as she loves going! Maria takes them out most days (it is rare they stay indoors) and fills their time with fun activities and days out the kids enjoy. Maria is a wonderful person who is warm and welcoming and fantastic with the kids. Couldn't have asked for better ❤️🫶🥰
KateM90
Trusting someone with your little ones is one of the hardest decisions a parent can make.
My children and I had just made a huge move from Eastern Europe back to the UK and, after a lot of searching, we found Dee.
From the very beginning, she put me completely at ease. My children settled into her thoughtfully designed setting so naturally, and I felt reassured from day one. We were incredibly fortunate that she had space available, because there simply wasn’t anywhere else in the area that offered the same sense of warmth, care, and homely environment.
My youngest (2½) attends three days a week, and my oldest (4) joins during school holidays outside of his main setting. They both genuinely love going. My youngest excitedly shouts, “Yeah! Dee Dee’s! Look Mummy, Dee Dee’s house!” whenever we arrive.
They always come home buzzing with excitement, eager to tell me about what they’ve done, what they’ve learned, and who they’ve played with. As a parent, there is something incredibly special about hearing your child feel proud of themselves for trying something new or achieving something independently, and Dee creates the environment that allows that confidence to grow.
Most importantly, I know my children are cared for, respected, and genuinely valued while they’re with Dee. For us, that’s incredibly important.
Dee, thank you. You have supported all three of us through one of the most challenging periods of our lives, and you’ve done so with kindness, professionalism, patience, and genuine care. I am incredibly grateful, and I truly wouldn’t want my children anywhere else.
I reached out to Shamaila almost a week ago, and we had agreed that she would work full-time, Monday to Friday. The evening before starting, Shamaila told me she couldn't do it because she had her own children to take care of and could only work three days part-time. I work from home, and being told the evening before that she could only work reduced hours was a red flag. However, I decided to ignore it.
I met Shamaila at 9:00 this morning, as agreed. She was punctual and polite. Around 9:40, she was already asking my two-year-old son if he wanted to go to sleep, which for me was very odd. Two hours later, I found her using her phone with my two-year-old, on Snapchat, with the camera turned on.
At 12:00, luckily, my mother-in-law was able to come. Shortly after Shamaila left, I found a piece of chewing gum on the wooden kitchen worktop.
Preetyki (also known as Nancy) was one of the most unprofessional childcarers I have ever encountered, and I am sharing this to protect other families.
She arrived late and produced no documentation whatsoever. The red flags had begun the day before she had demanded full payment upfront before the session had even taken place. Within minutes of walking through the door, she demanded a sandwich. She then planted herself on the sofa and did not move for the entire duration, directing my children to play with stickers or watch a film rather than engaging with them in any way. My eldest told me he was scared of her.
When I ended the session early and asked for a partial refund for the time unused, she responded not with any professionalism, but with abusive messages attacking my parenting style and how she would do things differently (she does not have children and is not a parent) and complaining that I had not fed her lunch.
This is not a childcarer, nanny or babysitter. Do not let her into your home. I wish I could leave ZERO stars.
Our daughter Orla has been with Sarah for the past couple of years and she absolutely loves it. Sarah is kind, warm and nurturing, and always has the children doing interesting activities from baking and crafting to tasks that strengthen their motor skills and learning. She also takes them for fun days out to the farm, playgroups and soft play so they spend plenty of time both inside and outside the house.
Her own children are also so sweet with Orla and fun to be around, and the space they spend most of their day in is large, bright and inviting, and functions like a lovely space you'd expect in a nursery.
Orla has thrived in Sarah's care, her character feels really nurtured and embraced and I know we'll all be sad when the day comes that she has to leave to go off to big school!
I can't recommend Sarah enough, she's rated Outstanding by Ofsted for very good reason and will take such wonderful care of your little one.
Lucy
My daughter has been with Sarah since September 2025 and she is thriving! Her speech and overall development has come along so well since starting. I get regular pictures and videos of what my daughter gets up to while she is there and as always she is having so much fun, always laughing and smiling. Sarah is always so helpful, her communication and response time with enquiries are amazing. I highly recommend Sarah and her services I will definitely use her again with my other children.
My little boy has the best time with Aimee and Liv and he feels so comfortable in their care, he's always smiling away and happy with them. He has made friends and I am updated every day with pictures of my son and how much he has eaten and when he naps etc. They take him out to the park and the library and they have indoor and outdoor play at the setting too, they are always doing fun arts and crafts and they have a wide variety of toys and activities to engage the children. I have recommended Aimee and Liv before to another mum and I would confidently recommend them to anyone else looking for a trustworthy caring setting full of love❤️
Mira has been absolutely amazing for our son, and we genuinely couldn’t ask for a better childminder. From the moment he started with her, she made him feel safe, loved, and completely at home. She has such a warm, caring nature, and it’s clear how much she truly cares about every child she looks after.
Our son absolutely loves going to Mira’s and is always excited to see her. She provides such a fun, nurturing environment where he has grown in confidence, learned so much, and built wonderful relationships. We have seen him thrive under her care, and it gives us incredible peace of mind knowing he is happy, safe, and so well looked after every day. Mira goes above and beyond in everything she does. She keeps us updated, supports our son’s development, and treats him with genuine kindness and affection. As parents, there is nothing more reassuring than knowing your child is being cared for by someone you trust completely. We feel incredibly lucky to have found Mira, and the biggest compliment we can give is that we can’t wait for our second baby to be old enough to start going to her too. That says everything about the confidence we have in her and the wonderful care she provides.
My son absolutely loves her like his second mommy. We got to the stage to call her mommy 😅
That truly shows that she takes care of him like a real mommy.
We would recommend Mira wholeheartedly to any family. She is truly exceptional, and we are so grateful for everything she has done for our son and our family. The best choice we could have ever made for our son.
My grandson has been cared for by Aimee and Olivia for nearly a year. They provide updates through the day of activities and well being and have trips out to the library and park. My grandson is always happy to see them when being dropped off in the morning. We receive lovely well thought out artwork from our grandson and we are confident he is well cared for. We receive feed back regarding his achievements which are recorded in his book they provide. I would highly recommend, we know our grandchild couldn’t be happier which gives us peace of mind and assurance he is in a happy safe setting.
I can’t thank Aimee & Liv enough, my little boy started in January and they were so accommodating as I was nervous leaving my baby as a first time mum. Settling sessions were spaced out and relaxed and they took time to get to know my little one in there home away from home. The girls are amazing and communication is great, I get updates every day and pictures of all the fun things they get up to like walks in the park or library trips. My little boys speech has came on so much the last couple of months and I can only thank the girls for this. He is so excited on the days he gets to go in and it gives me peace of mind knowing he’s going somewhere he loves. I would recommend The Home Nursery to anyone, they provide a clean, fun environment for the little ones to grow and learn in and the opportunities they provide for the children are excellent. Thank you girls for everything you do I’m so glad I picked you to take care of my little boy!
Rebecca
Em looked after my little girl from when she was 7 months old and I was so nervous but she did everything she possibly could to make me feel at ease. I love her fun outgoing approach and my daughter was introduced to so many new activities and lots of other children during her time with Em. I couldn’t recommend her enough xx
Both our children went to Annemarie and Dom from the age of 9 months right up to starting school. They both absolutely loved going every day and still even ask to go back now.
The home from home environment really is perfect for children, they learnt so much from numbers to gardening and growing vegetables. Both Annemarie and Dom were a huge part of our lives and the children will always remember the fun times they had with them.
I cannot rate our Childminder Tracy highly enough. From the moment my son started at her setting, Tracy has provided a safe, nurturing & incredibly engaging environment.
I have watched my son flourish, thanks to the fantastic mix of creative activities, messy play & regular outdoor trips to the park. Tracy is brilliant at tailoring activities to meet the children’s individual needs while building their confidence & social skills.
Crucially for me, the communication has been exceptional. Tracy sends regular updates & photos throughout the day, which gives me incredible peace of mind.
Tracy goes above & beyond to support both the child & new parents. She is conscientious, dedicated & highly professional. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for outstanding childcare.
We feel so lucky to have found Desi. Our son started with her at one year old and settled in straight away, which made me returning to work after maternity leave so much easier and far less stressful. He absolutely adores her and is always so happy to go, which says everything.
Desi is so warm, flexible and a complete natural with kids. It’s not just a job for her, you can tell she genuinely enjoys nurturing children. Her home feels like a home away from home — it’s such a lovely space that she’s designed with children in mind. From the large open plan ground floor, to the big enclosed garden and a dedicated cabin where the kids can play. It’s a kid’s dream!
Desi offers plenty of variety and stimulation for the children — rhyme time at the library, soft play, trips out to the woods, local airport to see planes, parties at home to celebrate birthdays and more — there’s always something fun going on. Our son has also made such lovely friendships there and we can see the impact her setting is making on his development everyday.
Desi and her family feel like part of our family now. We couldn’t recommend her more.
Sarah
Vesna looked after our daughter, and we cannot recommend her highly enough. From the very first day, our daughter adored her, and it was easy to see why. Vesna is warm, attentive and genuinely caring, with a wonderful blend of patience, energy and good old-fashioned common sense. She has a real gift for keeping little ones engaged and happy, and she is reliable, punctual and completely trustworthy. Knowing our daughter was in her care gave us total peace of mind every single day.
Our family relocated to the other side of London, which sadly brought our time with Vesna to a close. Any family would be truly fortunate to have her, and she has our wholehearted recommendation.
Jessica was an excellent babysitter. She is so kind, patient, and incredibly reliable. She always arrived on time, which made things so much easier and stress-free. Her calm and caring nature helped create a comfortable environment, and it was clear she genuinely enjoyed spending time with the children. I would highly recommend her to any family looking for someone trustworthy and dependable.
Victory
Dhani is wonderful person she truly become second mom to our twin girls. Girls were always looking forward to go at her place. The amazing part no tears at all during morning drop-offs instead they were hugging Dhani.
Beyond being an amazing person she runs her childcare professionally and fair pricing and perfectly clear invoices.
Dhani always always keeps us closely connected to our twins day by sending regular updates and photos of all fantastic, engaging activities they do together. Dhani is very much approachable. Now, we are moving to another city and we wish we could find someone like Dhani.
We are truly grateful for her genuine maternal warmth. Highly recommended child minder. Thanks a lot Dhani xx 🙏