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.
Paula has been working with us on a adhoc basis since December 2024 & provides the most amazing care for our son who is now 16 months old.
Paula cared for our son when he was newborn overnight to allow me to have some rest. And also during daytimes.
If you are looking for someone caring, reliable, honest & nurturing, Paula is perfect for your family. My son loves spending time with her & he gets lots of play, fresh air & good quality food.
Paula has had such a positive impact on our family and adjusting to life with a child. She is wonderful!
I honestly cannot recommend Natalie highly enough; she has been absolutely incredible for our family.
My youngest daughter has been with her since she was just 1 year old, and over that time, Natalie has become so much more than a childminder, she is truly like a second mother to her. The bond they have is incredibly special, and as a parent, there is nothing more reassuring than knowing your child is loved, safe, and genuinely cared for.
What sets Natalie apart is that this is not “just a business” to her. She truly cares, deeply, about every child’s wellbeing, development, and happiness. You can see it in everything she does: the warm, nurturing environment she creates; the fun outings (driving to Biggin Hill to watch the planes, going to the farm, golfing, Songbirds playgroup, walking in parks and in nature with the loveliest dog, Sonny Boy, whom the children absolutely adore — you name it, there are so many fun activities that will never compare to a room in a nursery); the creative activities; and the way she helps children grow in confidence and independence.
What has also been amazing for my daughter is the bond she has created with her core group of little friends, who have grown and played together so well. They are all very respectful. Natalie has a natural presence that earns respect through kindness, creating a warm environment where children listen and feel secure. She also provides great guidance to help parents navigate different stages, working together on milestones and developmental phases (such as potty training or handling incidents like hitting).
Something else incredible she has done for our family is the support she provides beyond childcare. As an (often) single mum of two young children, there have been times when I’ve really needed flexibility or help, and Natalie has always gone above and beyond. Whether it’s being accommodating with timings, offering reassurance, or even helping with collections when I’ve been stuck, she has consistently shown kindness, understanding, and genuine care. She supports parents just as much as she supports the children, and that is incredibly rare.
She is also very well connected with nurseries and schools; she is known and trusted in the local community and works closely with Brick by Brick (another very trusted childcare provider for pre-schoolers). She also helps us navigate the childcare system, ensuring we access the right funding.
Having experienced both a nursery setting with my eldest and Natalie’s care with my youngest, I can say without hesitation that I would choose Natalie every single time. In fact, I only wish I had known her sooner so my eldest could have had the same experience.
It genuinely makes me sad that this chapter is coming to an end soon, which says everything about how special she is. I completely disagree with the Ofsted rating; in my opinion, she is absolutely Outstanding.
If you are looking for someone who will not only care for your child but truly invest in them, love them, and support your whole family, Natalie is that person.
We hired Francesc in December for date night and she was prompt and friendly and Harley 1 and Freya 3 took to her so fast , she was fun and informative and very calm which reassured my wife and me , we had great night and have used Francesc numerous time and to stay over night to look after Girls ,always happy and girls love it when she comes ,cant say enough good kind things about Fran
Lisa is absolutely fantastic. From day one (from when he was 8 months, and is now 2 years old) she made my child feel safe, happy, and excited to attend. The care and patience Lisa shows every day is incredible. Communication is excellent, and I always feel informed and reassured. Knowing our child is so well cared for gives me complete peace of mind. I appreciate everything Lisa does. My child absolutely adores Lisa and looks forward to going. It’s such a comfort knowing my child is in caring hands. I honestly couldn’t ask for more.
I feel so lucky to have found Lisa and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to anyone.
Suhila has been taking care of both my daughters for the past month. My youngest being 22 months and oldest who is 3 1/2.
She has gone over an beyond to accommodate my little girls specially with me returning to work. Helping with pick ups and drop offs. She has a nurturing and gentle touch with both my daughters which sets my mind at ease. When my daughters are in her care they enjoy home cooked meals which they love. When the sun is out she takes them to the park. I couldn't ask for a better childminder. Thank you Sushila.
Leanne has looked after my Daughter & Autistic Son frequently from when they were toddlers through to teenage years & staying overnight while we’re away. Leanne is very reliable, trustworthy & fantastic with children of all ages. I can highly recommend this lovely lady. Thank you Leanne for going above and beyond.
my son has been in Amy’s care for 18 months he has thrived and I cannot recommend her enough. Amy always makes all the children feel safe and happy. My son is excited to go to her care and always talks about all the fun activities they get up to. Amy takes the children to different places all the time which is so good socially for them and always to see and learn new things about places. Amy is compassionate and my son always wants to see her even when he’s not there. I know Amy will be always be a big part of his life and will always be loved by my little one. Thank you for all that you do Amy
I hired Katie from the beginning of November untill march of this year
Things started out well. She was good with the children
However
She left cigarette butts everywhere outside my house. When I would come home my house smelt of smoke. She’d obviously been smoking by the front door
Then there was a disagreement about pay
We’d agreed an hourly rate from the beginning.
Which after 4 months Katie said was not enough and she wanted more
Jo is an excellent and highly recommended childminder. She has a lovely home setting and very enthusiastic about delivering high quality child care. Jo has looked after two of my children and she does a fantastic job. Jo will provide regular updates of the day with pictures and the activities the children are doing, including how this is relevant to the early years foundation framework.
If you are looking for a reliable, safe and nurturing childminder in bishops Stortford then I would highly recommend Jo.
We started with Mrs Uzma when my son was 3.5 years old. He adjusted well from the beginning and she has supported him becoming familiar with a consistent routine.
The environment provided is safe and nurturing, and I can see that my son is comfortable and making daily learning progress.
I value the flexibility she offers, which allows us to adjust dates and times to suit our needs, and her home is clean and well maintained.
Mrs Uzma is a reliable and attentive childminder, and I would definitely recommend her service to other parents.
Jane has looked after our three children (now aged 2, 6 and 9) for the past few years, primarily helping with school pick-ups from Hazelwood School and after-school care. This has included preparing dinner, helping with homework, and managing bath time until I get home.
She has also been flexible when needed, supporting with babysitting and occasional overnight stays, which has been very helpful for our family.
Jane is reliable and brings a positive, energetic presence. The children love spending time with her and are comfortable in her care. She has also taken them out on trips, including a day out in London.
Overall, Jane has provided consistent and dependable support with our childcare needs, and I’d be happy to recommend her to another family looking for a nanny.
AnnaL
I’ve had Kiran babysit my kids a number of times over the past two years.
She arrives punctual, has a great smile and bonds quite well with the kids.
She also works in a school which comes in handy as she brings some games/ puzzles to do with the kids.
We found Kerry just as she was setting up her childminding business and I’m so so glad we did! From day one her professionalism has been outstanding, not to mention her obvious genuine love for early years teaching and childcare.
Kerry regularly plans engaging activities aligned with our 2 year old daughter’s developments and interests, and has a real understanding of how to ensure little ones feel comfortable, engaged and above all have fun! She also takes the children out with her to rhyme time, the library, the park, to see the lambs, and occasionally to paid activities (which she always checks in advance if there could be a small cost to parents).
At Kerry’s the mindees really do feel like part of the family, and our daughter has benefitted massively from playing and talking to Kerry’s own three children (who are all beautifully well mannered and seem to love having the little ones around).
Kerry also benefits from having lovely outdoor space, and they regularly get out into the garden to play when weather allows. They are even planting vegetables this Spring!
We would recommend Kerry without hesitation - our daughter is flourishing and most days doesn’t want to leave!
Nathan
We feel incredibly lucky to have found such a wonderful childminder. From the very beginning, they created a warm, safe, and nurturing environment where our child has truly thrived.
Lisa is caring, patient, and genuinely invested in each child’s development. We’ve seen so much progress in our child’s confidence, social skills, and learning, all thanks to the engaging activities and thoughtful attention they provide every day.
Communication has always been excellent — we’re kept updated regularly, which gives us real peace of mind. It’s clear that they go above and beyond to ensure every child feels happy, supported, and included.
We couldn’t recommend them highly enough to any parent looking for reliable, trustworthy, and loving childcare.
We couldn’t be happier with the care Lauren provides for our daughter. From the very beginning, the environment has felt warm, welcoming, and truly like a home away from home. The level of knowledge and experience is clear, with a fantastic range of age-appropriate activities that keep the children engaged and supported in their development.
What has meant the most to us is how well our daughter has settled. She is usually very shy and doesn’t go to anyone, not even family, but she happily says goodbye to us each morning, which speaks volumes.
Our daughter also has some health conditions, and we’ve been so reassured by how mindful and attentive this has been handled. She follows our lead and works closely with guidance from professionals, which gives us real confidence and peace of mind.
When we pick her up, she is always in the best mood, and it’s so reassuring to know she’s had a happy, safe, and settled day. We feel incredibly grateful to have found such a caring and dedicated childminder.
Leaving this here as a massive thank you to Dawn for her wonderful care of our child with her wonderful services.
Dawn is proactive and considerate, really going above and beyond for the children in her care with the activities she plans.
I have been impressed with the techniques and enthusiasm she employs when teaching the children, our child has excelled amazingly with her and had compliments from her new school after first starting stating how educated she is already!
Dawn provides a home service thats very welcoming and warm and uses very kind mindful approach towards the children, as parents who value these qualities massively we have been blown away.
Every day the children went out for activities and came home with projects they have made and stories of what they have learned! Her safe guarding is exceptionally brilliant and up to date. Dawn kept in touch with us at all times with photos and videos of our child aswell as updates and a debrief about their day at pick up.
If we needed to contact Dawn herself she responded almost immediatley and helped us even with funding support for the websites.
Dawn is trained in working with children on the spectrum and who have additional learning need. She had fantastic patience with our child and was crucial in helping us identify solutions and communicting with them too as our child was very nervous starting due to disliking nursery previous to being in dawns care.
Dawn changed our childs perspective on education so fast! They are now a fully confident child ready to take on school!
I would also like to add how personal her care was towards our child, Dawn made us feel like family. Our child even received gifts at Christmas and received a homemade farewell and good luck card for our child beginning school and leaving her care, from Dawn and the other children.
If you’re lucky to get to hire Dawn I strongly reccommend her as she will be missed from our family, she is a rare gem!
Arjun has been with you for the past two years, starting from when he was just 13 months old, and we truly couldn’t have asked for a better environment for him to grow, learn, and feel cared for. We are incredibly grateful for the personal attention, patience, and genuine affection you have shown him every single day. It has been wonderful and reassuring to see how comfortable, confident, and happy he has always been in your care.
We deeply appreciate the way you have supported his development — from building his early social skills to encouraging his learning, independence, and curiosity. The activities, play experiences, and gentle guidance you have provided have played a meaningful role in shaping his early years.
Your flexibility, especially around timings, and your willingness to always accommodate our needs have made a huge difference for us as a family. It is rare to find someone who not only cares for a child with such warmth but also supports parents with such understanding and reliability.
One of the clearest signs of the impact you’ve had is that Arjun still talks about you and often mentions wanting to come back to your house — a true reflection of how safe, loved, and happy he felt with you.
Thank you for everything you have done for Arjun and for us. We feel incredibly fortunate that he had such a nurturing and supportive start to his early years with you.
Geraldine looked after my eldest little boy from around 11 months old up until he was 3. During the time with Geraldine, she tret him as if he was her own and he absolutely loved Geraldine and attending through the week. She did loads of activities with the children in her care and he loved going to the allotment. Geraldine provided updates regularly and I loved how there was a file with things he had been learning/doing on a weekly/monthly basis that included photos of my boy. Her house is lovely and clean and has a room set for the children with a lovely big garden for outdoor play. They went out regularly for activities and outdoor fun and as mentioned to her allotment, ahe also ket up with other local childminders so children could mingle and play together which i find nice. She fed them a range of healthy home cooked meals and provided breakfast and snacks through out the day too.
My son is now 6 and still remembers Geraldine and occasionally asks about her.. when we see Geraldine out in public, she takes time so say hello and speak to him which is nice too. I'd 100% recommend Geraldine as your childminder!
sksharpe
Very happy for our son to join Kerri 3 days a week. He settled fast and feels completely at home there. Kerri is easy going and a good communicator; always available if you need her. Very nice setup compared to other nurseries we saw. We have extended his days and his brother will also join as soon as he’s old enough. Recommend