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.
We cannot thank S+K enough for everything they have done for our son since he started with them at just one years old. As he gets ready to leave for school in September, we are feeling so grateful for the incredible impact they have had on his life and the person he is becoming. They have been so much more than someone who cares for him during the day — they have been a huge part of his early years, helping to shape his confidence, independence, kindness, and personality. We have trusted them completely with his care from day one, and that peace of mind is something we will always be thankful for. What makes them truly special is that they don’t just care about the child in their setting; they care about the whole family. They support, listen, and go above and beyond in everything they do. The love, patience, effort, and dedication they show every day is clear, and it means more than words can say. Leaving for school will be a huge milestone, and while we are excited for the next chapter, we will always appreciate the amazing foundation they have given our son. We feel incredibly lucky that they have been such an important part of his childhood.
Thank you for everything you do — we couldn’t recommend you highly enough.
Our son started at Cheeky Chops when he was just over a year old and attended three days a week until he started school. We honestly couldn't have asked for a more wonderful childminder.
From our very first settling-in session, we knew we had made the right choice. Sheila encouraged me to stay and spend time seeing what his days would be like, and our son was so happy and comfortable that he didn't want to leave. That gave us so much reassurance knowing he was going to be spending his days somewhere he already felt happy and comfortable.
Sheila’s home is such a lovely setting for children. It is calm, cosy, bright, very clean and organised, while still feeling like a normal family home rather than a nursery. The children have a lovely open space to play, with space for crafts, role play, dressing up and imaginative play. Everything is thoughtfully organised and easily accessible, and the children are encouraged to help tidy away after themselves, which helps build their independence. The garden is also a safe and lovely space for outdoor play.
Sheila creates such a warm and caring environment where the children really feel part of the family. Our son always felt comfortable and happy there, and both Sheila and her daughter Lily were wonderful at comforting him whenever he needed it. Lily became one of his best friends.
Sheila was also brilliant at following our routines at home. She supported us with things like naps and potty training by keeping things consistent with what we were doing, which made such a difference. She understood that every child is different and never forced things, but gently encouraged them in a way that worked for each child.
Sheila also kept us involved in his days by sharing photos of activities and trips, and always took the time at pick-up to tell us what he had been doing and how his day had been.
Sheila provided so many opportunities for the children to learn and explore through activities such as crafts, baking, outdoor play, walks and trips to the park. She also encouraged their independence and helped prepare them so well for school through everyday routines and learning new skills.
Even though he attended another setting during the week, Cheeky Chops was always the place he was most excited to go. He would even ask to see Sheila at weekends! Almost a year after leaving, he still talks about Sheila and asks when he can see her again, which really shows the special bond they built.
As parents, trusting someone with your child is a huge decision, and we trusted Sheila completely. Knowing our son was safe, happy and genuinely excited to go there gave us complete peace of mind.
We feel incredibly lucky to have found Cheeky Chops. Sheila has been such an important part of our son's early years and we will always be grateful for everything she has done for him. We cannot recommend her highly enough.
Our son was with Gill for 2 years and we were heartbroken to say goodbye. Gill was born to do this job - she fills the kids' days with fun and wonder. They have a lovely weekly schedule going to do signing classes, playgroups and other activities and days out but it is at home where Gill's creativity really shines through and the kids have the best time learning and playing indoors or out in the garden. I would highly recommend Gill to anyone looking for a caring, creative and dedicated childminder to entrust their kids to. She is just incredible. Can't thank her and her family enough.
Afterdita has been our nanny since January, and I couldn’t be happier with the care she provides for my son, who is now 19 months old. She is kind, reliable, and genuinely cares about his wellbeing.
She always makes sure he finishes his meals and is extremely careful while he is eating, paying close attention to ensure he doesn’t choke. She also takes him to the playground, where she keeps a close eye on him at all times, making sure he plays safely and doesn’t hurt himself. She regularly sends me photos and videos while they’re out, which gives me real peace of mind and lets me see that he is happy, safe, and well looked after.
What I appreciate most is that she is fully engaged with him throughout the entire day. She doesn’t just supervise him—she plays with him, talks to him, encourages his development, and keeps him entertained. He absolutely loves spending time with her. She also has an incredible way of settling him for his nap and is able to get him to sleep in ways that I can’t even manage myself.
Afterdita is warm, patient, and treats my son as if he were her own grandson. The love, care, and attention she gives him are truly special, and he is always happy and comfortable in her company.
She is also very flexible, always willing to help when needed, and always leaves the play area clean and tidy at the end of the day, which I really appreciate.
Over the past months, she has become part of our family, and that’s exactly how I treat her. I trust her completely with my son, and I am incredibly grateful for everything she does.
I would wholeheartedly recommend Afterdita to any family looking for a trustworthy, loving, dedicated, and attentive nanny. Any child would be lucky to have her.
Aleks
Our Daughter - Nelly has been with Penny for the last 2 and a half years.
From the get go Penny has treated Nelly like one of her own, as she does all the children in her setting!
We was anxious to send Nelly into childcare with Nelly having hyper mobility We was concerned she’d be pushed into meeting milestones when she was already delayed in crawling and walking, Penny listened to us and worked with us to ensure Nelly was supported.
Penny’s communication with us has been outstanding, we’ve been reassured from the very first day and sends updates during the days on how Nelly has been.
As parents we are privileged to have found an AMAZING childminder like Penny! Penny ensures the children always have fun and takes them on fun days out as well as home from home activities.
As Nelly approaches her final weeks with Penny we cannot thank her enough for all the support and learning she has given to Nelly which she will carry with her as she starts school! We know Nelly will miss Penny as will we! Penny is an amazing childminder and I’d recommend her to anyone who asks!
Nadeesha has a loving and patient approach with the children she looks after. She really listens and pays attention, and you can see that she genuinely cares about each of them.
When we first started, Nadeesha was accommodating and reassuring with helping our son (and me, a first time mum!) settle and transition to leaving him in childcare.
She was gentle and patient with his naps - and is so skilled with babies and toddlers!
She always keeps us up to date with pictures and messages throughout the day, which I’m so grateful for.
Now it’s been over a year and my son loves going to “Nadee’s house” to have fun.
He looks forward to seeing Nadeesha, Iromi, his little friends and also her lovely daughters when they are around too!
Nadeesha has a playful and fun-loving approach, you can see how much joy she has as the children enjoy themselves! She also prepares engaging and stimulating play-based activities to build fine motor skills, emotional intelligence, personal skills and so much more. They take every opportunity that the weather allows for the children to play outdoors in nature too which in great.
I am so grateful we found Nadee’s Tiney home for our son. My son feels safe, loved and valued and I think that is why he has also learnt so much while having fun!
Clare and Megan have looked after our daughter, since she was 3.5 months old, and we couldn’t be happier with the care they provide.
Our daughter is always relaxed, happy, and excited to go, which says everything.
They give her a lovely mix of activities at home—crafts, stories, outdoor play—combined with regular trips to local playgroups, parks and community sessions.
We really appreciate how open and easy they are to talk to. We always know how our daughter’s day has been, what she’s eaten, and anything they’ve noticed about her development.
She has developed so much in their care. A lot of her early understanding of numbers, letters and routines has come from the nurturing, playful environment they create.
Most importantly, our daughter has thrived with them. She feels safe, cared for, and part of their little community.
We feel very lucky to have found them (but are very sad our journey is ending with them as our daughter starts school)!
We hired Reha to look after our 7 month old while I worked from home. I was nervous as a first time mum, but Reha put me at ease instantly and was able to change nappies, rock our baby to sleep and engage with our baby from day one.
Reha has adapted to our babies needs as she has grown by finding activities that our baby would enjoy at the library, parks and stay-and-play centres. We are really pleased with our babies development with Reha as she has hit all her milestones early, from learning to walk to saying her first words.
Reha is really punctual and reliable, she hardly missed any days and was really flexible to our needs as well. Our baby has formed a lovely bond with Reha and we will be sad to part ways with her.
Nivedha
We were so sad to leave Leah, but only because we relocated. She has been an incredible childminder, and I honestly couldn’t have asked for anyone better to care for my daughter.
Leah is kind, trustworthy, thoughtful, and genuinely puts the children at the heart of everything she does. She creates imaginative activities that are not only fun but also carefully planned to support each child’s learning and development. During my daughter’s time with Leah, her speech developed so quickly, and it was amazing to see how much her confidence and communication flourished.
One of the things I loved most was the little community Leah has created. The children build real friendships, look out for one another, and learn to help each other, creating such a nurturing and supportive environment.
Leah’s passion for childminding is so clear. She regularly completes additional training to continue developing her skills and ensure she’s providing the very best care. Over the years, I’ve often turned to Leah for advice and reassurance, and she’s always been incredibly knowledgeable and supportive.
From imaginative play and engaging activities to lovely days out, every day was filled with opportunities for the children to learn, explore, and have fun. My daughter absolutely loved being in Leah’s care, and we will always be so grateful for everything Leah has done for our family.
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Leah to anyone looking for a caring, dedicated, and exceptional childminder
Bethany
A perfect private language tutor! We love how she not only focuses on the language, but the cultural context under which the language is understood. Her lesson plans are engaging, interactive, age-appropriate, and individually tailored. She's an incredibly considerate tutor, I highly recommend her to anyone and everyone!
Aisha cared for my little ones yesterday, and she was absolutely fantastic. She was punctual, friendly, and very caring. My children enjoyed spending time with her and settled in quickly. She was attentive to their needs and created a calm and happy environment. I really appreciated her professionalism and kindness and would happily recommend her to anyone looking for a trustworthy nanny.
When my maternity leave ended and I went back to full-time work, I was so anxious about finding childcare for my 1-year-old. I visited so many settings that seemed fine, but nothing felt right. I was honestly considering giving up work because I couldn’t bear leaving him.
Then someone recommended Jusna. From the moment my husband and I visited, we knew. Jusna has the most warm, nurturing, and loving personality. My son, who was still fully breastfed and so attached to me, walked in and immediately started playing with the toys she had out for him.
Because of my nerves, we started with just one day a week. Within a couple of weeks he was asking for "Aunty" and we moved him to full-time — the best decision I’ve ever made.
Under Jusna’s care, he has blossomed into such a bright, confident little boy. She constantly encourages him to be his best. He runs to her house every morning, asks for her all weekend, and knows every member of her family by name. They truly feel like family to us.
Every day is planned with purpose: library trips, stay and play, parks, picnics, and so many creative activities at home. She’s so hands-on. Even his naps improved — he now happily sleeps for 2 hours with her, which he always struggled with before.
It breaks my heart that he’s leaving, because I know how much he will miss Jusna and her family. Thank you for looking after us with so much love and care. You didn’t just become his childminder, you became his "Aunty."
With so much gratitude,
Zoya Waseem
Our son has been going to Luzita's for almost a year since he was 16 months. He's very happy there and has really grown in confidence over that time. We had had a difficult experience with nursery and Luzita made a lot of effort to make sure our son settled well in her environment which we really appreciated. We really like that it's a small group and the same children most days as they all become very good friends; our son talks about his friends at Luzita's more than almost anyone else!
Our son has been with Penny since he was around 9.5 months old and is just about to turn 3 now. From the get go, Penny listened to me as an anxious first time mum, reassured me and from day one has treated Alfie like her own. Alfie is super sensitive and shy and Penny has put so much work in to bring him out of his shell - watching his confidence grow from being in her care is just incredible. Penny’s communication is second to none, and she’s always there to give reassurance even if it’s at a ridiculous hour of the night! Our son absolutely loves Penny and his friends in her setting, he regularly asks to go there on his days off. I couldn’t be more grateful for everything Penny has done in helping Alfie’s development, she’s an absolute angel and would recommend her to everyone. We’re so lucky and grateful to have found such an amazing childminder who our son adores, and that we adore too. If you’re looking for a fun, creative and outdoorsy childminder who loves and nurtures your child as if they’re her own, who teaches your child amazing life skills, manners and good values, don’t look any further!
Roisin is quite simply outstanding. We waited years for a place with her, and it was absolutely worth it. We have used her for 2 years now for after school and holidays. Our daughter can find transitions difficult and sometimes struggles, but Roisin has never once made that feel like a problem. She has always settled her beautifully — there have been days when I've had a call from school saying she was really upset, and by the time she's been with Roisin for a little while, she's completely fine. She understands the school, she understands the children, and she gets it right every time.
The activities she plans are brilliant and really well balanced — the children get plenty of variety and outings without ever coming home overtired. Her communication is excellent too: messages from school always reach us, nothing gets missed, and we never feel out of the loop. She's also been wonderfully flexible on the odd occasion we've needed extra support outside our usual sessions, like a school drop-off at short notice. Honestly, I could not hold down a full-time job without the support Roisin provides for our family. I would love for our youngest to go to her when he starts school, though I suspect she'll be full — because she's that good. I cannot recommend her highly enough.
Magda
My daughter has been looked after by Andrea since the age of one, and she turned 4 in December 2025. We have been nothing but happy with Andrea’s provision for a host of different reasons. Upon meeting her & seeing the setting before my daughter started, I knew that we felt the same away about safety, routine and food, which made me feel so much more supported as a mother. Her playroom is full of inspiration for games, and the children are always out in the garden exploring and embracing the season. My daughter also regularly goes to ‘toddler club’ where she plays with other children, so they get a lovely mixture of socialising. We also like the fact that Andrea does a school run, which gives the children a walk & fresh air every day and is often combined with trips to the park in good weather. My daughter has made some great friends from the setting as well and they have been to each other’s birthday parties. Another bonus has been Andrea’s dachshund, Woody, which has hugely increased her confidence around dogs. However, the most important thing is the feeling that you get when you drop off or collect your child from Andrea: love. She really cares for the children, and my daughter often talks of lovely hugs on the sofa, funny moments and little things that Andrea does to make each child feel special. Her Halloween parties are now legendary in our house!
Our daughter joined when she was just 10 months old, and now, at 3 years old, we couldn't be happier with the care, love, and support she has received.
From our first introductions, Frankie immediately showed signs she felt safe. As not the most confident child who would typically hold back from new people and environments, she immediately went to Sarah and was interested in the other children and the toys around. That’s all the reassurance we needed as parents.
Sarah’s week is always thoughtfully prepared based on upcoming events or chosen topics with activities tailored to each child's individual stage of development while also encouraging social skills, confidence, and friendships through shared play and learning. Whether it's visits to parks, local groups, nature walks, home activities or other educational trips, our daughter always has a fantastic day and we love the continued growth in her curiosity and confidence.
As a two mums family, inclusivity has always been incredibly important to us. Our family has been embraced without hesitation, and it's reassuring to know our daughter is growing up in an environment where diversity is celebrated and every family is valued.
Sarah has provided a setting that goes far beyond simply looking after children. Our daughter has been nurtured with kindness, patience, and genuine affection. Communication has always been excellent, with regular updates, photos, and honest conversations about her progress and wellbeing. She is a friend to us parents and such an important part of our lives. We can’t thank you enough!
Our daughter has attended little bundles for a couple of months and her experience has been great. Shazya has been amazing with caring for our daughter in every way. Our daughter has settled really well in a short amount of time and is always excited to attend childminding. All the girls care deeply for the children and it shows in their work ethic. Little bundles provide a safe and caring environment for all children. We are always kept up to date on how our child is and with pictures - which is always reassuring. I would definitely recommend little bundles to parents!
Nicola has looked after both of my boys now and I honestly cannot speak highly enough about the love and care she has given them both.
If my youngest could talk, he would say that going to Nicola’s is one his absolute favourite places - this is so evident by the way he runs to the door and jumps into her arms!
Nicola has a wonderful way of making us feel like part of her family and takes away all the stresses that come with juggling work and childcare. Her communication is brilliant and she always promptly sends updates & photos (which is so crucial in those first early days of having days apart from your bubbas).
I recommend Nicola to everyone I know and I truly feel like anyone who gets the privilege of sending their children to her has hit the jackpot!
Lucy has looked after our daughter on a number of occasions and we couldn’t recommend her more highly. From the very beginning she has been warm, kind and completely reliable, and it has always been obvious how much she genuinely enjoys spending time with our little sproglet.
She has a calm, caring nature and took the time to get to know our daughter, making her feel happy, comfortable and secure. It gave us real peace of mind knowing our daughter was in such safe and capable hands.
Lucy is responsible and an excellent communicator. We have trusted her completely and would recommend her without hesitation to any family looking for a caring, dependable and professional. We are so grateful for everything she’s done for our family and wish her every success at university.