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.
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4.88 from 63,280 reviews
Rosie was great with our little boy, who is almost 2 years old. She arrived promptly and was happy to stay on a longer in the evening. I was a little anxious with it being our first time leaving him with a babysitter, but Rosie was fantastic and stayed in regular contact throughout the evening, which put my mind at ease. Rosie was also happy to put him to bed which really helped and meant we could leave on time. Our little boy was absolutely fine with being left, which was a concern of mine, but he was happy to be sat playing with Rosie and barely noticed us leaving. I would highly recommend her.
EllieF
Nikki is an absolutely amazing childminder!
From our first visit to Nikki with Henry we knew we wanted Henry to attend her setting!
Henry started with Nikki just after he turned one and Nikki was great at helping him to settle in. She communicated and reassured us throughout the day that Henry was absolutely fine and these regular updates really helped to ease me into leaving Henry to go back to work!
Henry is absolutely thriving in Nikki’s care and he runs in straight in so happily and waves goodbye to me! He gets so excited on the drive to Nikki’s to see all of his friends and of course Nikki! The relationship he has built with the other children is so lovely and so heartwarming to see, especially when Nikki sends us pictures of their day, it’s so lovely to see what they’ve been up to and where they’ve been.
Nikki’s communication is amazing, she always keeps me updated and answers any questions I have. She has such a kind and caring nature and you can see how much she loves the children and the children love her!
Her home is warm and friendly and there are so many toys for the children. She also has a big garden with so many toys! Plus they go out so regularly to parks, music groups and to meet other childminders and their children which is great to extend the children’s socialisation with others!
I would 100% recommend Nikki as a childminder to others, it’s the best decision we made sending Henry to her!
This lady was awful towards my 3 children she would shout at them, she would sware at them, she cut my 4 year old daughters hair without my consent my daughter never had her hair cut as it was such beautiful hair I was distraught as was my daughter. Shazna looked after my children while I went away to an event and my children was booked into before school club and after school from 7:30am and home at 6pm Shazna expected to be paid all day every day and expected to still be paid the same while my children slept from 7:30-8pm till 6:30am where everyone else would only charge £50 during sleep hours and charged me £10 for one of my children waking up to use the toilet. I would have there meals planned out for them so she only needed to heat up and all the food was still in the fridge when I came back and instead of my children running up to me excited to see me the first thing was mummy we are hungry. My house was a disaster when I arrived home, I have a ring doorbell and it notified me of someone at my door I looked and it was Shazna and my children leaving my 4 and 6 year old said I’m hungry please can we have some food her response was “ I DONT CARE GET IN THE CAR” my daughter responded but you haven’t fed us in such a sad tone! My eldest son said to me mum please don’t let her look after us again she is horrible and shouts and doesn’t feed us please mum anyone but her . Shazna new my children were grieving the loss of their dad … Shazna also collected my children late from after school club which resulted in charges. My children hadn’t had any washes while I was gone she looked after my children a few time's most was just for a few hours and the first time I left for a few she had a reason for everything and as I was grieving myself I just accepted her reasons but the second time I went away to an event I knew there was something wrong … my daughter had a terrible rash where she would go to the toilet and she would struggle to clean herself I told this to Shazna and she said no worries I’ll help her and didn’t help her … I would strongly advise that you don’t use this lady … I have since found a lovely babysitter who my children love….. I have always taught my children to speak up from being very little no matter what always speak up no matter what someone says to them and they do just that I’m great believer in teaching my children from birth and my children tell me everything and are always honest as this has also been drummed into them no child should be scared of a childminder nor should they be spoken to like they was by anyone, they should feel safe and cared for… nothing is worth children feeling this way. Unfortunately these reviews have to give s star to move on but there should be a negative star rating as it would be minus 5 and because her home wasn’t satisfactory they was always at our home …. This profile shouldn’t be allowed on here
caroline
Highly recommend Grace for babysitting services! She was super efficient reliable friendly & professional. I left my 9 year old with Grace for the first time since he’s had long Covid & me/cfs he felt really comfortable with her & said she was lovely! Everything was straight forward & we were super happy Thankyou Grace!
We are very pleased to have Saj as our babysitter. She is very disciplined, reliable and trustworthy. Also like the fact she is comfortable working around any tasks you assign her with the same level of enthusiasm. She has been fantastic helping my wife around with cleaning and housework whilst giving her best to keep our little one entertained. Good work Saj and we are very impressed with you. I would definitely recommend Saj to prospective parents.
This childminder is wonderful! It was exactly what I needed for my little ones. The setting is homely and Samantha and her team are super knowledgeable on things to do with learning boundaries and playtime. Honestly, the best decision I've made concerning my children. They've learnt alot in a short space of time and there and comes back home with some awesome paintings!!
Our daughter started with Nicole in January 2024 when she was 7 months old and she LOVES Nicole and her time there. Her adaptation went smoothly and it feels wonderful to see Sophie so joyful and happy when we drop her off each morning.
We originally though we’d leave Sophie at a childminder until 1 year old and then put her in nursery but seeing how she is evolving, learning and thriving with Nicole we want to continue.
Nicole has an MA in education and follows the ofsted nursery curriculum with more tailored activities and Montessori style wood toys and games.
She is open 8am -6pm and including delicious and healthy breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The biggest advantage is the one-to-one care and tailored curriculum and the fact that Sophie has not been ill since started with Nicole apart from a small cold which I gave her from work not the other way around. Nicole also meets up with other childminders from time to time so Sophie socialises plenty.
I recommend Nicole wholeheartedly! She is so attentive and communicative. I feel safe and confident leaving my daughter in her amazing care.
If you want the best for your child,
look no further than Nicole.
Chantal
Jackie is absolutely amazing, she looked after my daughter for 9 months. The days were packed with lots of educational activities and fun days out. Jackie was always incredibly caring treating everything with the upmost care and compassion. She's incredibly accommodating and always willing to share advise. The setting is lovely with plenty of outdoor space and lots to keep the children entertained for hours. Every drop of and collection my daughter was always happy and content. Highly reccomend to anyone looking locally .
Lydia is a lovely person.
Shortly after finding her on here, my family & I gladly visited her in her home and our boys (7 & 4) were excited to see her beautiful, clean, and well laid out setting.
My boys are comfortable, relaxed and feel safe with Lydia, and this is indeed invaluable.
Her setting is safe, child
friendly and equipped.
Lydia is very professional, thorough and very personable. The childcare required is on ad hoc basis, and as such her flexibility has been golden.
Lydia clearly loves and values children and this is evidenced in her significant attention to detail, her care and warmth.
We recommend her and we are grateful to have her care for our boys.
Jasmine
Our kids love going to daycare and have learned so much during their time with Renata. There are endless activities, outings and lessons which are always engaging. She has been a wonderful find for our family.
MonicaZ
Elora kindly stepped in to look after our 10 month old for an afternoon last minute after a cancellation. We had not left him with anyone before so were a bit apprehensive but she was very calm and confident and put us at ease. She was great with our baby and the cat/dog and took him out in the buggy for a walk. Definitely recommend.
We worked with Chantal short term to cover some childcare during early pregnancy before our son could have an extra day at nursery.
From the first messages we knew Chantal would be a great fit for our family. We then arranged a video call and were really pleased with her manner and experience.
Although we only had two days with Chantal, our son really took to her, which isn’t usually easy as he can be a tentative soul. She took him out to a music class, to the cafe, to the park and played with him at home. We were really impressed with her skills and would work with her again in a heartbeat! Her passion for children really shines through.
Thank you Chantal!
rjw30
We cannot thank Jojo for everything she has done for Ru. She provides a wonderful homely environment where the children can play, explore and do some lovely arts and crafts. She takes them out exploring the world and seeing new things. She also has two assistants who are sometimes present and they are just as caring and amazing. Jo-jo is highly recommended and jojo’s childcare will always remain and wonderful important part of Ru’s life x
I cannot recommend this setting enough! It's an amazing place. The whole family is very supportive and understanding, always sharing helpful feedback and advice through every challenging phase my son has faced since he first came here. Shali and Pravin have created a wonderful environment where my son feels completely at home and valued. Despite English being his second language, Shali makes every efforts to ensure he will be ready for school in September. Every Thursday, we receive fun new materials to make learning enjoyable at home. My son has been here for over two years, and has learnt so much and it will be sad to leave.This is my third childminder, and I can confidently say it’s been a lucky charm. If you're looking for a safe, fun, and caring environment, your child will love it here.
