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.
I can't recommend Jackie highly enough. My son was with her from around 13 months until he started school, and in that time she became like a second mum to him, and an extended member of the family. Jackie helped us muddle through the toddler years with her calm, caring, patient approach. My little one misses her very much, and still speaks of her regularly. which says everything about the bond they built.
What we loved most was how full and varied his days were. Jackie was always out and about with the children, from music classes to picnics at Cliveden to trips to the farm, and every outing was a chance for my little to learn something new. He came home happy, curious and full of stories.
She gave him warmth, care and a wonderful start to his early years, and we couldn't have asked for more. Any family would be lucky to have her.
I cannot thank Kim enough for how brilliant she has been with my kids. Kim is very welcoming, warm and caring.I have seen so much improvement with my son and my daughter loves going to her. I was so worried leaving my kids with a childminder but the first time I met Kim, I knew she will be best childminder for my kids. She makes sure to send me pictures of their daily activities and communicate everything with me.
Thank you so much Kim, you are amazing.
This is no exaggeration when I say MT is honestly the best childminders!
My daughter absolutely thrived during her time there. The love, care and attention she received was incredible, and I could genuinely see how much she grew in confidence, independence and development.
As a parent, there is nothing better than knowing your child is somewhere they are safe, happy, loved and genuinely cared for, and that is exactly how I felt with MT. My daughter loved going and built such a lovely bond with them.
I will always be grateful for the part they played in her early years and I honestly couldn’t recommend MT highly enough
As a parent, leaving your child in the care of another person is so difficult and I’ve had a not so great experience with two previous childminders. It was a therefore a blessing to find Elizabeth. She’s fantastic and has constantly been incredibly accommodating with us. On the first day our son started with her, he was walking more confidently and he had a huge smile on his face which is all we could ask for.
Our son has been with Elizabeth for just over 6 months and I don’t think there’s been a time I’ve dropped him off that he has been upset. Lizzy’s calm, caring and nurturing personality means he always looks forward to going in and seeing her and the other children.
Her communication is great and we’re kept up to date on how his day has been. I honestly can’t recommend her and her setting enough.
We've just ended our time with Beccy as our 4yo has now started school, but she'll certainly be missed! I've never known a human with as much energy as Beccy, and they had the best time out adventuring together. Our son often asked if it's 'a Beccy day' - he couldn't wait to show her whatever he'd been up to recently, and then they would play non stop. Her communication with us was always brilliant, and she's been an absolute pleasure to have in our home over the past few months.
Courtena
Anna is absolutely fabulous, and I couldn’t recommend her highly enough! Both of my children went to Anna, and they absolutely thrived in her care.
From the very beginning, Anna was so nurturing, caring and considerate. She has such a lovely, easy-going nature that makes both children and parents feel completely comfortable and at ease. She creates such a fun, happy and welcoming environment, while also making sure the children feel safe, supported and valued.
Both of my children loved their time with Anna and always came home happy, excited to tell me about their day and all the fun they had. It was lovely to see how much they grew in confidence and developed while in her care.
Anna genuinely cares about the children she looks after, and this shines through in everything she does. She is kind, patient, fun and incredibly thoughtful, and I always felt completely confident leaving my children with her.
I feel so lucky to have found Anna, and I'll always be incredibly grateful for the wonderful start she gave both of my children. We still bump into her regularly now, my children are now 10 and 6 and still they run over and give her a hug.
Finding the right person to care for your children is one of the biggest decisions a parent can make, and we feel truly blessed that we found Leda Haddad.
Leda has cared for both of our children, and from the very first day, she has given us something that is priceless as parents — complete peace of mind. We have always known that our children were not simply being looked after, but were being genuinely cared for, understood, encouraged and loved.
Leda has an incredibly warm and nurturing nature. She creates a beautiful environment where children feel safe, valued and confident to be themselves. She is attentive to every little detail, understands each child’s individual personality and needs, and always goes above and beyond to make sure they are happy, engaged and thriving.
What makes Leda truly special is the genuine love and dedication she brings to her work. She puts her heart into everything she does. Whether it is learning, playing, creative activities, outdoor adventures or simply giving a child the comfort and reassurance they need, she is always fully present and caring.
We have watched our children grow in confidence, independence and social skills while in Leda’s care, and we know that her kindness, encouragement and positive influence have played a very important part in that.
Leda is also exceptionally professional, reliable and trustworthy. Her communication with us has always been excellent, and we have always felt respected, listened to and completely reassured.
We would recommend Leda Haddad if you are looking for a childminder who combines professionalism with genuine warmth, exceptional care and a true passion for children, Leda is exactly the person you hope to find.
We honestly could not have wished for anyone better to care for our children. Leda has been an incredibly special part of their early years, and we will always be deeply grateful for the care, love and dedication she has given them.
An exceptional childminder, a truly caring person, and someone we would wholeheartedly recommend to any family!!! ❤️
Thank you for All Leda !!!
I always wanted a more intimate environment for my son’s childcare when I returned to work, Amy is perfect for this. My son has settled so well & loves going to Amy, spending time with her & her two beautiful children. Amy uploads all relevant information about my son’s day keeping me well informed & uploads photos so I can see him enjoying himself. Amy has made this experience so easy & calm, I know my son is in wonderful hands while I’m at work & am so grateful, highly recommend.
Claire is extremely reliable, helpful, reponsible, and comes with a lot of experience. She looked after my four and half month-old baby last weekend. I contacted her only two weeks before the date I need childcare, and she replied within a few hours.
She arrived promptly, fed my baby, and kept her engaged with age-appropriate activities. I also really appreciated that she remembered to send me pictures and updates from time to time.
I would highly recommend Claire and would absolutely ask her to look after my baby again. Thank you once again, Claire!
Having to work with Mercy on my baby's childcare, Gabriella, Mercy gave me so much peace of mind with her continuous update on how Gabriella was faring while at the home nursery. It helped me work with nothing to worry about and I hope more parents get to experience the beautiful soul that you have.
We were incredibly lucky to find Naila! She was absolutely wonderful with our very active 4-year-old boy. She was reliable, kind, funny, and, most importantly, extremely patient. She always kept him engaged, happy, and entertained, and we felt completely at ease knowing he was in her care.
She has such a lovely, warm personality and genuinely connected with him. We couldn’t have asked for a better babysitter and would happily recommend her to any family. We will definitely be calling her again whenever we need a babysitter!
Tina22
We had a wonderful experience with Adriana! She took care of our 2.5-year-old son and was incredibly attentive from start to finish. She was great at keeping him engaged, coming up with creative activities, and helping out with his routine without making it feel forced or rigid. By the end of the day, our son was so happy and relaxed. We couldn't have asked for better care and would gladly recommend her to any family!
I enrolled my daughter here just before she turned two. We are from China, but neither the language nor the food has been an obstacle; she really enjoys the meals here, and at times, I even feel she understands a little bit of a third language.
She keeps gradually unlocking new skills and surprising me in new ways; she is a happy baby every day when she comes home from school.
She is not only helping my child but also offering me invaluable guidance, allowing me to gradually learn how to be a successful mother.
To me, they are more than just teachers; often, they feel like family. The atmosphere is always happy and harmonious, filled with genuine care. Children don't feel anxious here, and their emotions are always well soothed.
All in all, I truly cherish the time we spent together over the past year and a half, and I am deeply grateful for your support and care.
By142857
What can we say! We moved our son, Gabe, from a nursery to Jodie after we moved boroughs and he has absolutely thrived. He has not once said he didn’t want to go, he remembers everything he has done that day with Jodie and the other children, his language has come on in leaps and bounds, he has done so many different things - I could go on! The environment is amazing - warm, friendly, exciting (there’s always something new to learn) and so loving; it’s like he has a little second family. The children are taken on outings and are often out, which is a real bonus. We would without doubt be staying with Jodie for much longer if we weren’t moving to Yorkshire (we’ve asked her to come with us but…!). Jodie is truly wonderful and I have never had any doubts about leaving Gabe in her care. Finally, she also has so much experience with children and really understands child development and early years education. We have genuinely been nothing but happy and we are just so sad to be leaving! We will miss the daily photos and updates, but we hope we will see you again soon! Thank you for everything xxxx
Abby
We are delighted to recommend Kim, who cared for our son for two and a half years until we moved away three months ago. In that time she became far more than a childminder to us. She truly became part of our family.
Kim is fun, caring and loving, and she is full of energy. Children adore her because she gives them so much genuine affection and attention, and they feel completely safe and happy in her care. We never once worried about our son while he was with her.
What sets Kim apart is how rich and varied she makes each day. The children were always out exploring: visiting parks, the library, playgroups and farms. Every day was a different adventure, and our son came home happy, tired and full of stories. She encourages curiosity, confidence and a love of the outdoors, and we saw him grow and flourish under her care.
The clearest sign of how special Kim is: three months after our move, our son still asks about her constantly and misses her very much. The bond she built with him is something we will always be grateful for.
We recommend Kim wholeheartedly and without hesitation. Any family would be lucky to have her. Please feel free to contact us if you would like to know more.
DIANA
Kirsty has looked after my eldest from the time he was a one year old up until he went to reception. Throughout these years she has provided excellent care for him, sought to align as much as possible with his routines at home (especially in the early days, to make the transition smoother) and has done wonders for his development - social, emotional and educational (e.g. it was from Kirsty that he learnt how to hold a pencil). My son has always been a relatively sensitive child who prefers quiet environments and being at home. It therefore speaks volumes that he quickly came to enjoy going to Kirsty's, and asks to this day about when he can visit her.
As a parent, I have benefited immensely from the flexibility and open communication I have received from Kirsty. This has included lots of photos, daily updates and observations recorded in his little notebook covering everything from what he has eaten to when he has slept, what toys or activities he has enjoyed, what he turned his nose at etc. It is a level of communication and transparency I have yet to see in any of the other childcare providers I have used since, or heard fellow mums encountering.
I would highly recommend Kirsty to anyone looking for a provider who genuinely cares about little ones and will do everything in her power to make them feel at home in her setting.
AndraO92
I originally hired Raquel as childminder for my daughter and she is so good that I hired her again for my son, who was with Raquel from 10 months old until he was 3 years old and moved to pre school.
My son loved his time at Raquel’s - she’s such a nurturing person who really helped him thrive both emotionally and intellectually. He loved going on days out with her, loved meeting new friends in the setting and loved being made to feel part of the family. A couple of months after leaving her setting, he still asks to go to Raquel’s!
I can’t recommend her enough - her wisdom and advice in raising children, helping with milestones and providing support for my family has been outstanding and I could never thank her enough.
I needed an emergency baby sitter for four hours, Maddy and her daughter Violet were amazing with my 5 and 1 year old. My 1 year old felt comfortable with them and didn’t cry for the duration despite the fact that it was his first time being left with a stranger. He actually cried as they left, very grateful to Maddy and Viole.
Wofai