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.
My daughter has been with Zulekha two days a week since March 2025 just before she turned 1. Zulekha was very considerate from the outset wanting us to look around at other childminders to make sure we found someone who suited our family. She has definitely shown time and again that hers is the right setting for our daughter and us. My daughter started calling her mummy for a time showing how happy and safe she felt before she had developed the vocabulary to say Zulekha.
Zulekha is very flexible taking our lead were we request and then giving us advice when we ask for it. I really appreciate her consistency to exposing the children to a healthy and wide range of different foods. During our settling period she was doing baking with the children to help one of them, who had become more picking with their food, grow the variety of food they felt comfortable eating. When my daughter was struggling to settle at her nursery Zulekha changed their normal routine so they could go to the childminder play sessions at her nursery each week and be in the space with someone she already felt safe with.
We really love that Zaytouna's is a home setting as our daughter has come to love her and her family and it feels like a really nurturing environment that has allowed her to develop so much.
Zulekha is one of the main reasons I am hesitant to consider moving out of the area so my daughter can stay in her care for as long as possible.
I would recommend Zaytouna's Childcare to anyone who is looking for a childminder in the area.
We had the most amazing experience with Katie as our nanny, and to this day, we still talk about her and the wonderful time she spent with our daughter. She became such a special part of our family that my daughter still remembers her, talks about her and asks about her. That, to me, says everything about the kind of person Katie is.
From the moment she joined our family, Katie went above and beyond to settle in and really understand our daughter’s personality, interests and routine. She put so much thought into planning activities and making each day enjoyable, engaging and memorable. She was incredibly caring, patient and attentive, while also being meticulous and organised in everything she did.
As a professional family who run our own business, having someone we could completely trust with our daughter made such a huge difference to our lives. Katie was always punctual, reliable and conscientious, and we never had to worry about whether things were being taken care of. She gave us complete peace of mind and genuinely made our lives so much easier.
What I particularly loved about Katie was that she never just did the basics. She genuinely invested in our daughter and became someone she felt safe, happy and comfortable with. She brought so much warmth and positivity into our home, and it was clear that caring for our daughter was something she took real pride in.
Even now, I honestly pray that we’ll have the opportunity to have Katie back with us again one day. Finding someone who is trustworthy, caring, dependable and who forms such a genuine bond with your child is incredibly special. Katie was absolutely amazing, and we couldn’t recommend her highly enough.
Ashiee
Junie is a fantastic nanny and we wholeheartedly recommend her.
She was looking for our daughters (Year 2 and Year 4) as after school nanny, taking care of school pickup, preparing second lunch/food and taking them to activities after school, over a period of over a year now.
Junie is very pragmatic, has a “can do” attitude, can adjust to follow our requests but also has very good judgement in case neither of us is available / reachable for a quick check-in.
Without fail Junie made right calls - be it clothes, food, timing / logistics, etc. Junie is also helpful and supported our family through a couple smaller and bigger emergencies, and it was great having her safe pair of hands to help us through.
Both girls also enjoyed spending time with Junie as she is not “just a taxi driver” but engages with children in sensible, meaningful and age appropriate conversations.
Bottom line, all four of us recommend Junie!
Maggie
I am very happy to provide a reference for Valerie, who looked after my son, Kairo, from the age of one until he was two years old.
During the time Kairo was in Valerie’s care, I saw such a positive difference in his learning, development and confidence. Valerie was not only an excellent childminder, but someone who genuinely cared about Kairo and took the time to teach him, encourage him and help him develop new skills. He learnt so much during his time with her, and I will always be grateful for the role she played in his early development.
Valerie was incredibly caring, patient and attentive. She made sure that Kairo was happy, safe and well looked after, while also creating an environment where he could learn, explore and grow. She put a lot of effort into his learning and development and always treated him with kindness and understanding.
As I worked Monday to Friday, it was extremely important for me to have someone I could completely trust with my child. Valerie gave me that peace of mind. I never once worried about Kairo while he was with her because I knew he was safe, happy and being cared for properly. Knowing that he was in such good hands allowed me to focus on my work without constantly worrying about how he was doing.
What meant the most to me was the genuine bond Valerie developed with Kairo. She loved and cared for him as though he were her own, and that is honestly all I could have asked for as a mother. It was clear that her relationship with him went beyond simply being his childminder. She truly cared about his happiness, wellbeing and development.
I would have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending Valerie as a childminder. She is trustworthy, reliable, caring, patient and dedicated. I feel very fortunate that Kairo had the opportunity to be in her care during such an important stage of his life.
I am extremely grateful for everything Valerie did for Kairo and for the reassurance and comfort she gave me as his mother. I would happily recommend her to any parent looking for someone who will treat their child with genuine care, love and respect.
Misheal looked after my son several times over the summer holidays and was fantastic. She's kind, caring, and responsible, and she kept me updated about my son throughout the day. Best of all, he loved being there and was always happy in her care. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her.
Stephani
We have had such a positive experience with Jasmines Childminding, with two of my children attending over the years. It is a lovely, welcoming environment that is extremely well resourced, with a wide range of structured and engaging activities carefully planned to support and meet the developmental needs of the children.
One of the things I particularly value is how diverse and inclusive the setting is. Children are exposed to different cultures, experiences and perspectives, helping them to develop a wider understanding of the world around them from an early age.
The childminder works closely with parents and communication is excellent. The WhatsApp groups are a real plus, providing regular mini updates throughout the day, along with plenty of photographs, which gives parents a wonderful insight into what their children have been getting up to.
The setting is also competitively priced, with food provided, which offers great value for money.
Most importantly, both of my children have benefited enormously from the nurturing environment and robust, consistent routines. They were both fully prepared for their transition into nursery and approached this next step with confidence, independence and, most importantly, a smile.
I would highly recommend this setting to any parent looking for a caring, stimulating and inclusive environment where their child can thrive.
Debbie has looked after our daughter for the past year, and we feel so lucky to have found her. She is warm, kind and caring, and we couldn’t have wished for a better person to look after our little girl.
Choosing someone to care for your child is such a big decision, and having someone you trust makes all the difference. We are so grateful for the care and attention Debbie gives our daughter and everything she has done for our family over the past year.
We would wholeheartedly recommend Debbie to any parent looking for a wonderful childminder. Thank you, Debbie!
We had a discussion and agreed on a date and time range. Shraddha asked for my address and contact details which I immediately provided. On the day of the meeting, she deliberately sends a message saying our conversation was “broken” and she suddenly couldn’t understand anything we discussed, after agreeing to date, time and me sending my address and phone number. I tried to call her but my calls were left unanswered and my WhatsApp messages too. it is obvious she switched off her phone to prevent being contacted by me.
this is highly unprofessional and unacceptable. I had an urgent need to fill in and had cancelled my conversation with the other providers when Shraddha confirmed her availability to provide her service.
Anyone dealing with this provider should know that she is unreliable and can switch off on you after plans are made and details confirmed.
Mary was fantastic with my five-month-old baby. She was able to come at very short notice and attended to all of my baby’s needs while I was out. When I returned from my appointment, my baby was happy and all ready to go. I felt very comfortable leaving her in Mary’s care and will definitely contact her again when I need help. I would highly recommend her!
We honestly cannot recommend Aunty Grace enough. Olivia started with her at just 10 months old, and over the years she became such a special and important part of Olivia’s life, and of ours as a family.
From the very beginning, Aunty Grace made us feel completely at ease. Knowing Olivia was in such safe, loving and caring hands gave us so much peace of mind, and we never doubted that she was being looked after with the same care and attention we would give her ourselves.
She has loved, cared for, encouraged and supported Olivia through so many important stages of her early years, helping her grow into the happy, confident and kind little girl she is today. Her patience, kindness and dedication have meant so much to us, and it has been so special to see the bond they have built over the years.
One of the things we are most grateful for is how much Aunty Grace has prepared Olivia for starting preschool. She has not only supported her emotionally and socially, but has also encouraged her learning and development throughout her time with her. Olivia has learnt so much and developed such a wonderful foundation that, by the time she left, we genuinely felt she was incredibly well prepared for the next stage of her education, and probably could have gone straight into Reception!
One of the biggest compliments we could give is that we are hoping to send our little boy to Aunty Grace too. That says everything about the level of trust we have in her and the care she provides.
If you’re looking for someone who will genuinely care for your child, nurture them, encourage them and make them feel loved and secure, we couldn’t recommend Aunty Grace more highly. She will always hold such a special place in our hearts, and we will be forever grateful that Olivia had her during such an important part of her early years. ❤️
Our daughter has been with row-row for just over a year now. She looks after our daughter so well, she is so excited to spend time with her every monday and wednesday. We get updates daily with photos, and there is always an activity on, be that boogie beats, the park, visiting other childminders or just playing in the house and garden.
If you're considering a childminder and row row is nearby, you'll be making a good choice if she looks after them!
Andrew
We had such a wonderful experience with our night nurse, Pavlina, and couldn’t recommend her highly enough. She was incredibly knowledgeable, experienced and confident, which gave us so much reassurance, especially as new parents.
From the very beginning, we felt completely comfortable and trusted her with our son. She was gentle, caring and attentive, and it was clear how much experience she has with newborns and their routines.
She was also extremely reliable and professional. She always arrived on time and, before she even started working with us, she made the time to meet us in advance. This gave her the opportunity to get to know us, understand what we wanted and, most importantly, meet our baby and get to know him. We really appreciated this as it made the transition so much easier and helped us feel comfortable from the very first night.
One thing that was particularly special for me was that she is from Eastern Europe. I had always hoped to find someone from there, as I feel there are many shared values, traditions and ways of caring for babies that are familiar to me. That cultural connection made me feel even more at ease.
We are so grateful for everything she did for our family and would happily recommend her to any new parents looking for a night nurse.
Romana
I couldn’t recommend Lauren highly enough.
Finding the confidence to leave my child in the care of someone else was something I found incredibly difficult, but choosing Lauren has been one of the best decisions I have ever made. From the very beginning she has provided a warm, nurturing, and welcoming environment.
Lauren didn’t just take the time to ensure my daughter felt comfortable and settled; she made sure I did too. She would provide photo’s and updates throughout the day and diary updates to read at home. Something you don’t tend to get everywhere.
The excitement on my daughter’s face whenever she knew it was "Lauren’s house today" speaks for itself.
Lauren provides an environment that is not only fun and engaging but also supports children's development. Every day is varied and tailored to the needs of the children in her care. The meals she provides are freshly home-cooked, nutritious, and different each day, which was another concern of mine that was immediately put at ease.
I really can’t thank Lauren enough for making this stage of my daughter’s life so safe, happy, and enjoyable. If I could keep my daughter with her for longer, I would do so in a heartbeat.
Blanche is my go-to babysitter, my kids absolutely love her and will ask for Blanche to come babysit them all the time. Even my daughter who is usually reserved with people opened up really quickly. She is also always on time and has great communication. I would recommend Blanche without any hesitation.
Karishma worked for us part time for a few months. She looked after our 4 month baby boy. She was punctual, professional, clean and extremely efficient as a nanny. She was so polite, well spoken, patient and interacted very well with us and our children. Karishma bonded quickly with our son, singing to him, reading books and helping with his development with playtime. Baby’s milk times and nap times were always on time and he was very happy and calm in her presence. She was so kind to help with our 4 year old daughter after she came back from school, assisting with meal preps, potty training and laundry. If the baby slept, she didn’t sit idle, would keep her self busy by tidying up, folding laundry or proactively doing other tasks. We were very sad to see her leave. She was is so efficient and nurturing as a nanny.
Highly Recommended Childminder. We highly recommend our wonderful childminder. They provide a safe, warm, and fun environment where our 4-year-old has truly thrived. The daily activities are fantastic, and we love the regular updates we receive. It is complete peace of mind. Five Stars!!!
