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.
The best of the best! Satindar is loving, kind, caring and very professional. I have had my baby go to her from 9 months old and have always felt confident and at peace knowing he is being looked after and well fed with home cooked meals. My son goes to her with open arms and a big smile in the mornings. I couldn’t recommend her enough I’m so glad we found her. Thank you so much for everything you do 😊
Char
Michele has looked after both my children for years. She has always taken so much care of the and they have always have thrived in her care. She treats each child like they are a member of her own family and you can see that she truly loves them and wants the best for them and their futures. Michele has been a massive support for me especially over the past few months when my child has shown signs of autism. She is loving, patient and goes above and beyond to ensure the child always leaves as happy as possible. My child gets upset if he can’t see his “shell shell” everyday! Thanks Michele for everything you do!
Samantha
We had booked Kerrie in advance to do Monday Tuesday for 3 weeks. She cancelled last minute 30 minutes before on the first day. That week didn’t happen. The following week we gave her the benefit of the doubt, and took her reasoning as genuine so gave her another chance. She cancelled again with 10 minutes to go even though I’d double confirmed the day before. Waste of time, wouldn’t recommend booking if you actually want childcare. I mentioned I would complain and she said it wouldn’t matter because she had a “pristine record” not anymore.
Stewart
My almost two year daughter has been with Angela and Cam since she was 6 months old and they've been absolutely wonderful. They've always been incredibly warm and welcoming and made me feel very comfortable leaving my daughter in their capable hands from the first day. They've got excellent facilities to help children play and learn in a safe environment and I feel like my daughter has learnt so much and has so much confidence in socialising since she's been with them. Every time my daughter comes home she seems like she's had the best day and whenever my partner drops her off in the morning she bowls straight through their door without a second glance at him to say goodbye! I think that's a great sign of how happy she is there. I highly recommend!
Wendy took care of our two children (ages two and five) every day for two weeks while I was an academic visitor at the University of Oxford. The experience was excellent.
She connected with both children immediately, even though they didn’t speak English, and kept them engaged so they were never bored. Wendy is reliable, kind, funny, and energetic, and she always seemed to know exactly what to do.
She was also incredibly flexible, as each day was different due to my academic schedule. Her support made it much easier to balance family life with my academic commitments, even taking the children to explore colleges while I attended lectures.
It was a pity she wasn’t available any longer during that period.
Would highly recommend.
Kerstin
The best childminder
Very flexible, kind and professional
My kids were very happy here
So much entertainment and even birthday parties
Highly recommended
Thank you, Sheetal!
I was really nervous about using online childcare for the first time, but as soon as I met Sheetal, she immediately put me at ease. She is incredibly caring, kind, and professional. My baby took to her very quickly, which was so reassuring to see.
Sheetal was also very flexible to my needs, making the whole experience stress-free. I felt completely comfortable leaving my child in her care and would definitely hire her again in the future.
Thank you again, Sheetal!
We’ve worked with Jo for three months; she came in right from the start and I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a night nanny.
I was initially really apprehensive about having a night nanny; it felt very scary to have someone taking care of our baby at such a young age. However, Jo made me feel at ease immediately, and the additional hours of sleep meant that I could be a better, happier mom for my daughter during the day.
Jo is highly professional and balances things perfectly: she can be incredibly discreet if you want to just have your evening space and catch up on sleep, but she is also there to offer wonderful emotional support and a great chat if that's what you need.
She provided us with a great routine which meant we had very little issues putting her to bed at night from a young age.
And what was lovely was to see our daughter over the months grow a strong relationship with Jo, giving her loads of smiles, which speaks volumes about how safe and calm she felt around Jo.
We’re very grateful for Jo and her support during these early months
As a working couple taking care of our 4 month old baby was hard for me and my husband. I came across soukaina on this app and she was a life saver. From day one baby was instantly calm in her presence and she took care of my little boy like her own. She is very punctual and knowledgeable in everything baby related. She is very caring and gentle. And overall a good friend now too. I couldn't be more happier with her help. i would recommend her without hesitation to anyone who needs help with their little one.
Shelley and Kelsey have looked after both of our sons since they were 1 years old. When COVID hit we struggled to find childcare that we were happy with and we are so glad with the decision we made to send our boys to S&K childcare.
Shelley and Kelsey provide the best care, nutritional meals and always go the extra mile.
The setting has a fabulous set up and as an experienced teacher myself believe this is some of the best early childcare provision I have seen. The opportunities that children have on a daily basis are engaging, well thought out and resourced to perfection.
Shelley and Kelsey always go the extra mile to recognise special events throughout the year such as birthdays and different cultural events giving children the opportunity to learn about a variety of occasions.
We would recommend Shelley and Kelsey to anyone that is looking for childcare and cannot thank them enough for the care they have provided for our family.
My daughter started going to Mary's when she was just over one year old. She has allergies, and I mentioned this to Mary before she started. Mary made sure that nothing my daughter was allergic to was around, which immediately put my mind at ease.
I could drop my daughter off each morning and go to work without any worries at all. Mary was always incredibly accommodating, even keeping my daughter a little longer if I was running late for pick-up. Nothing was ever too much trouble.
My daughter became part of Mary's family, and she absolutely adores them all. She is now at school, but whenever we talk about happy memories and experiences, her time spent with Mary is always at the top of the list.
Thank you, Mary, for everything you do for the children. You provide a genuine home from home environment, and I couldn't recommend you highly enough. ❤️
Clean, safe environment and great supporting staff. Kids go on day trips and are supported to do good activities.
Unfortunately let down by the owner's lack of professionalism & bullying attitide, culminating in her shouting at me on the doorstep in front of our daughter - who was visibly unsettled afterwards. The policies say parents can meet with the other parent and without children present to discuss issues but this wasn't an option here.
Katie then shouted over me to pretend I was shouting at her which I found strange and terminated the contract because I had waited for her to put her kids in the car in the morning and then apologised when she seemed irritated by it.
We were too scared to send daughter for the notice period in case she was singled out, as I had previously observed another child's delays being spoken about negatively in front of other children and myself. I made excuses for her at the time but I now think there's possible bullying issues present.
Katie also terminated my contract while making remarks about thinking I am neurodivergent. I do wonder what this says about the skill of an SEND professional, if upon suspecting an individual has communication differences stemming from autism her reaction is to shout at them and remove them from the business. It seemed clumsy and discriminatory/lacking in professional skill and boundaries.
Additional problems with what should be very mundane admin, letting her know there is a spare top if it's too hot, or that an invoice has been paid on the due date, always getting hostile responses. since changing providers I am less anxious as the new people are more professional.
Since then our complaint has not been dealt with very well. I went into it assuming we'd part ways amicably - but due to continued distorting the truth, referring to policies that don't exist, attempts to bully, possible disability discrimination present I'm unfortunately standing my ground & writing what I hope are balanced reviews.
In short, lots of good about the business but also a lot of ego - and if anything goes less than perfectly the business owner will say absolutely anything to avoid accountability (where a simple apology would probably have gone a long way)
We cannot recommend our nanny highly enough. She has been with our family for six years and has cared for all three of our children with incredible dedication, warmth, and professionalism.
She is exceptionally organised, always punctual, and completely reliable. From managing busy schedules and school runs to creating engaging activities, she brings structure and calm to every day.
What truly sets her apart is her genuine passion for children's development. She takes a thoughtful and proactive approach to helping children learn, grow, and build confidence. She is also a strong advocate for healthy eating and has always encouraged nutritious meals and positive habits.
Over the years, she has become a trusted and valued part of our family. Our children adore her, and we have always felt confident knowing they were in such caring and capable hands.
We were unable to send our daughter to Smartie Artie but regret it. After initially making contact on here she has really gone above and beyond in trying to find a way around our specific barriers accessing childcare. I cannot rate the setting because we couldn't join but was so impressed with the communication standard that I think it merits a good review!
Our three year old daughter has been attending the home setting with Paola and her team since she just turned one. It has been a lifeline for working parents to know our child is in such a safe and engaging environment with carers who see the children as individuals and are there for them. We feel that she has really benefited developmentally from all the wonderful activities and educational themes that Paola is leading. Beyond that Paola has supported us parents in helping her develop skills and independence and through any challenging times, and celebrate all her new achievements! We would be amiss to not mention the lovely home-cooked meals our daughter loves and Paola has taken every care to accommodate her food allergy. We could not recommend more highly.
We are so thankful to have found Claire. She cares for both of my children since I returned to work after both of my maternity leaves, and they absolutely adore her. They are always happy and excited to go each day, and it is clear how much they enjoy their time with her.
Claire is kind, caring, and provides a wonderful home-from-home environment where my children feel safe and happy.
I would highly recommend Claire.
Lucy S