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.
Aida is a super nanny. She is caring and thoughtful. She is responsible and very attentive to my 5 year old son and also to me and my newborn baby. She has a good understanding of our needs as a new family of four. I would highly recommend her.
Lisa
I was very fortunate to find Steph at short notice. Steph has welcomed my son who is 6 like her own and he has settled in so quickly. He adores Charlotte and Sophia like little sisters. My son has come out of his shell since being with Steph as his last childminder had quite a lot of children and he never had a chance to be himself.one very happy boy and parents.
Alex looked after my son from when he was 1.5 to 2.5 yrs old (when I went on maternity leave). During his time with Alex, he developed hugely. She provided him with exceptional experiences inside and outside of her home. There was not a day when he hadn’t been on one adventure or another. Alex has an excellent knowledge of children’s early childhood development needs and provides a variety of activities daily to ensure that children are given opportunities to explore, play and grow.
She catered for all of his needs brilliantly. My son settled in with Alex really smoothly and her excellent contact (including pictures) meant that I was always fully in the loop and had peace of mind that he was having the best day. Alex’s family are incredibly welcoming and he adored their company as much as Alex’s. He still talks about them all with such fondness.
Alex has a calm and collected manner which instantly puts children and parents at ease. She really does provide them with a home from home. I cannot recommend her enough.
Lidia is such a wonderful childminder and person in general, she has gone the extra mile to support me. My daughter has been thriving in her care. Lidia understands my daughters personality and needs very well.
She is super proactive with the children, taking them to play groups and also having stimulating activities in her home. My daughter done her very first painting with Lidia at 12 months old which we will frame and keep forever!
My daughter only really let's Lidia feed her with a spoon, which is very special!
Lidia is thoughtful, kind, caring, honest and trustworthy. My daughter is so happy when she sees her which makes me feel relaxed. I also really enjoy receiving the photo updates as its so sweet seeing my baby enjoy her little life. If it weren't for us moving out of the Borough,we would not leave Lidia.
rayna
My son started with Shekel last year and we have been so impressed with the care he receives, how much he has learnt and the range of activities that are done. My son has developed so much since going there in a short space of time and we are constantly amazed at how much his language has progressed since being there. He loves it there - he goes in with a big smile and leaves very much looking forward to going back! Shekel updates tapestry regularly and keeps in touch throughout the day with us if needed. We have also been very impressed with the menu and how she caters for each child’s individual needs. I can’t wait for my daughter to now join and see how much she excels there like her brother did!
Kidsglo have been amazing with my son who is autistic and non verbal. He's bonded with the staff very well and did so quickly, meaning they provide safe and nurturing environment, which means tremendously to me due to my sons special needs. Thank you Sister Anita for your wonderful service.
Our two-year-old son has been with Alex since I returned to work after my maternity leave. It took me a considerable amount of time to find a setting that felt comfortable for me, and I am so grateful to have found Alex. She had been highly recommended, and I could immediately see why. Her home is warm and inviting, much like Alex and her wonderful family. My son settled in effortlessly and has always enjoyed his time there. I appreciate that Alex takes him out and about, but she also ensures that they have plenty of activities to engage in when they are at home.
Alex consistently sends us photos and updates about their day. It is evident that Alex is well-informed about EYFS and is able to support Finley’s learning and development.
He feels like a valued member of the family, and I have always felt content knowing that he is safe, happy, and well-cared for when he is with Alex. We will always be so grateful to have found her! Xxx
Steph looks after our two children (aged 2 & 4), 4 days a week and we say every day how lucky we are to have found her. Her whole family have welcomed us in and offer a level of care like no other. Our children settled straight in with Steph and adore being with her and her two lovely children each day. Steph caters for both age groups, tailoring activities to suit them. She also cooks home cooked meals and both are so well fed! We highly recommend her!
RachVand
Overall extremely disappointed with the level of professionalism provided by Mary. My family spent time with her to ensure this service would be a good fit, weeks past with positive visits/sessions and we believed our child was settling well as this is what we had been told. Mary cancelled our child care service completely via text, the evening before our child was to be cared for, without clear reasoning. We had no warning or time to prepare for this. This left us scrambling to find childcare for months during a difficult period until we found a permanent solution elsewhere.
My two children loved going to Gemmas for breakfast club. Gemma was very caring and patient when looking after my children, she provided a great breakfast in a warm welcoming environment. Gemma was very understanding and managed to accommodate my shift changes when she was able too.
I would recommend Gemma to any one looking for a reliable, caring and professional child minder.
Sally looks after our 18 month old boy and has done since he was around 8 months. I cannot say enough about how absolutely amazing Sally is. I’d never really considered a childminder before (with nursery being the obvious option) but as soon as we met Sally, we absolutely knew that she was the one we wanted to take care of our little boy.
Sally is the most wonderful human and like a second mum to our boy. He shouts ‘Sally!’ everywhere we go, or ‘Mabel’ the beautiful dog! We get a fantastic update and pictures every single day, I look forward to hearing about his day!
Knowing that our son is with Sally makes leaving him every day so much easier. It’s a home from home for him and I trust Sally more than any other adult in his life (myself and my partner aside!) He loves going to her house each morning and walks in confidently to Sally and his friends.
Each day Sally will fill his day with fun. From play groups, to days in the woods and days in the park, I know that each day will be wholesome for him. At 18 months old, our son is progressing so well and I know that is down to Sally.
Sally gives an honest account of what his day has been like, including the tantrums and will always endeavour to teach him right from wrong. I could go on forever here, but I appreciate everything Sally does including keeping him a little later where she can when we need to be at work.
I would recommend that all parents check out a range of childminders as we did, but I’m sure Sally will be the one you come back to.
We couldn’t love you more Sally, thank you!
I found Veronica through Childcare.co.uk. She is now my 3rd childminder. I have 2 kids. I can honestly say, she is the best childminder!
My daughter Lily who is 2 years old has been with Veronica for 1 year. She is so happy and absolutely loves going to see Veronica and all her friends, at Little Treasures. Veronica keeps them busy with games and fun trips to the park and library. She is also very good at sending parents updates and lots of pics and videos. Makes me feel part of Lily’s day.
As a working Mom, I feel it’s important for my child to feel happy with all the hours I am away. Veronica offers a home away from home. She is friendly, flexible and always greets us a smile.
Thank you Veronica for being there for our family!
Mia
Couldn’t recommend Olive enough!
She has been great with my 4 year old son who is currently not in school due to a few unforeseen reasons. Olive has kept my son up to date with his learning, teaching and doing lots of different arts and crafts. Sometimes days out in the park or fun play in the garden. My son looks forward to going to Olive’s each day with excitement for what new adventures there will be ahead. He has also taken a liking to her 4 year old daughter, they have become good friends which is also nice for him still socialising with peers in his school year.
Olive is very understanding and is always happy to help with whatever she can!
High recommend.
Abigail
My son was 16 months old when Allison started to look after him. She was the one person, *hand on heart* I can fully trust with him. She's caring, loving and my son really adores her so much. If your looking for a trust worthy, caring childminder then Allison is absolutely the person for you. Thank you Allison for everything, we are truely going to miss you so much.
There are no words to express how fortunate and outstanding Michelle has been with our baby daughter over the past year. Michelle is extremely experienced and knowledgeable, offering varied advice without forcing any opinions on us, and she is a true confidante. We moved to an unfamiliar area during her employment and Michelle was very proactive in finding play groups immediately for nurturing our baby's developmental needs. Each day, Michelle has sourced suitable activities for our daughter and has found books and toys for her on their walks via charity shops. She has helped wean our daughter and developed her taste buds, helping batch cook home made, healthy foods, such as fruit smoothies, fish pie and bolognaise. Michellle has given us great tips for ensuring we keep our baby safe from choking hazards when testing out new foods. She has gone over and above what is required and expected. For instance, she has taken our daughter to farms for days out and to the Maritime Museum. As another example, Michelle has gotten to know a lot of other child carers and has helped us when investigating appropriate nurseries for when we must enrol our daughter in September 2025. Michelle will offer her opinions and views on tips and tricks for various developmental milestones and on how to make the house toddler safe. Michelle is above all else, a truly kind and warm person who appears always to genuinely love her job - this shines through as our daughter has such a warm, close bond with her. I don't know what we will do without her! Only through our daughter's age and circumstantial changes is our time with Michelle coming to an end. We would keep her forever, if we could!
Alex looked after both my boys; my eldest from the age of 2-3, and my youngest boy from the age of 11 months until he started full time nursery at 3. The boys thrived with Alex, they were cared for and looked after so wonderfully during their time with her. They went on lots of outdoor excursions, and were also provided with excellent chances for development in her home too. Her setting is so well geared up for all children to explore and enjoy and communication between us all was great. Alex got to know the boys so well, and was so caring and in tune with their individual needs, likes and dislikes, and followed and nurtured these. My husband and I were never left with in any doubt whilst we were at work. In turn, the boys had lovely relationships with her and her family. She really became part of our family and I know the boys (and us) miss seeing her regularly! I would highly recommend Alex to anyone. She is truly truly special xxx
Lucy
i come across Steph’s profile and decided to book her baby sitting services for my 2 daughters and i am so glad i did!
i had never used a babysitter before and was extremely nervous but i really had no need to be. my children had a wonderful evening with Steph shes super friendly and helpful and i will definitely be using her again in the future.
my daughters are already asking me to go out again! lol
Thanks again Steph.
Highly recommend!
Amber is a really kind, considerate childminder and we were so pleased when we started sending our daughter to Amber along with Sally and Colin. Our 2 year old still asks after Amber months later and talked about her in the evening like she'd been hanging out with a good friend. She managed to find a balance between carer and fun companion. No small undertaking. Our daughter always looks forward to her days with Amber, Sally and Colin, lots of fun activities, painting, dancing and dressing up.
Maria and Louis are wonderful! They are kind, trustworthy and a lovely influence to have around any babies or young children. They provide a lovely setting for the children in their care and the environment is calm, but fun, with plenty of space for the little ones to play. I would recommend them to any parent looking for a reliable childminder in the area.
Nicola
We feel so lucky to have found Little Fishes! From day one, Elizabeth, Doloresz and Modeszt made our son feel truly welcome, creating a warm and loving environment that is professional and safe yet feels truly like family.
Our son has thrived in so many ways since being with them, growing in confidence and developing into a happy, chatty, and curious little explorer — all thanks to the nurturing environment they have created.
Little Fishes sits within a wonderful setting filled with so much character and ways to play, as well as an outdoor space that the children spend time in every day. Elizabeth, Doloresz and Modeszt go to such great lengths to set up daily fun and engaging activities for all the children.
Their communication to us has also been excellent, clear on the admin side and keeping us well informed about how he’s settling in and developing. We’ve loved the daily pick up chats hearing how his day has gone.
Any family would be lucky to have their child cared for here, knowing their child will have a fantastic experience being cared for by people who will love your child as though they were one of their own!
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