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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4.89 from 66,764 reviews
Our little boy has been going to Gwen for the last year and has had a fantastic experience. We love the daily updates and photos to see what he has been up-to. Gwen goes above and beyond with the kids in her care, she always has fun activities planned and adventures outdoors when the weather is decent. He loves taking part in the crafts and baking activities. Gwen puts so much time and effort into everything, and the children come home with lots of crafts and goodies they have made together during seasonal activities and special holidays. Her communication is excellent, and she gives plenty of notice of holidays/ any requirements. Our eldest daughter particularly enjoyed her time over the summer holidays. She visited lots of parks and had some lovely days out which was amazing, as working parents it’s difficult to get time through the summer holidays so we were delighted that she wasn’t missing out! She can’t wait to come back again this year!
I've been using Gwen for my little boy since 2023. As a first time mum I was very apprehensive about leaving my child to return to work. Gwen was fantastic from the word go to keep my mind at ease and provide any reassurance needed. Over the years I have seen my little boy flourish and thrive thanks to all of the activities Gwen provides for the little ones to aid their learning. I love how much my little one gets to explore the world through play and socialising with different children and adults. He runs in the door in the morning barely looking back, he talks excitedly about going and it is clear he is in a safe nurturing and happy environment. Gwen provides pictures and updates through out the day of how he is getting on and is very approachable to answer any questions/queries. Gwen provides consistency with how we parent at home and takes the time at drop offs and pick ups to provide full updates from both sides. I will undoubtedly use Gwen again with my second child in the near future. I am thankful for Gwen and I'm happy to put my trust that my children will be well looked after whilst in her care.
Amy
I have been dealing with Tarin for nearly 1 year Tarin is caring for my 2 old son after picking. My son always loves to go to her . She creates warm, safe, and nurturing environment where my son feels completely at ease. She organizes creative and engaging activities . I also appreciate the frequent updates and photos Tarin shared, giving me peace of mind while l am in my work and her quick response to my emergency short notice.
I would highly recommend Tarin to any parent looking for a reliable and caring childminder.
When we arrived first time to Maggie's home, me, my husband and my son immediately felt welcomed into her home. She was enthusiastic and straight away I could feel that she was passionate about her job and wanting the best for the children in her care. Which put to me ease as this was the first time I was leaving my 4 month old in anyone’s care to return back to work. Now we are already one year together with her family and I can't imagine a better childminder.
Her facilities are brilliant and to a very high professional standard. I felt her home was safe, clean and well equipped. I believe she ensured all children are encouraged and supported to progress in her care. Overall my son are very happy in her care and enjoying time at her setting. I would highly recommend Maggie to anyone who is looking for a home to home environment, with a warm hearted childminder who really enjoys what she does.
Rita
Lynne took my address and confirmed she will be coming today at 11am. She never turned up and appears to have blocked me on WhatsApp. A message saying is no longer interested would have gone a long way. This service is full of unreliable people and an utter waste of time.
I reached out to Paramjit, we exchanged details. She seemed up for joining us as mother's help and asked for our address. Once I provided the address she became non-responsive and completely disappeared. A message saying she is no longer interested would have gone a long way to save my time and in the spirit of professionalism. Will be cancelling this subscription.
Flo looked after our 22-month-year-old daughter over the Christmas and New Year period. She was very good at communication and always on time. She also brought great energy and is clearly very experienced when it comes to childcare. We look forward to working with her again in the future.
Alice has been working with our 6 year old daughter for 3 months now, she has helped her so much, her writing and maths have excelled and we are very happy with her progress. Alice has helped build our daughters confidence, she is encouraging, kind funny, very patient and is always implementing news learning ideas to encourage our daughter's learning. We would definitely recommend Alice and are so glad we found her!
We are so lucky to have Zoe as our childminder! Our son has blossomed and developed so much and in so many ways since being with her. As a parent the reassurance of leaving your child with someone like Zoe is unmatched! She is extremely professional whilst also being so very caring, she takes the time to understand and meet the individual needs of all her children and it is very obvious Zoe has a genuine care and passion for children’s education and development. We always say we’ve hit gold when we talk about Zoe, our son loves her and she truly is wonderful!
I have loved this nursery since my son joined the baby room when he was 10months old - he’s now 2 and an half and moved up to the toddler room. In that time we have also welcomed a baby sister into our family - the nursery staff were so helpful during the lead up, preparing my son for the arrival of his baby sister. Making the transition to big-brother-hood that bit easier.
The staff are so accommodating and helpful when I have my hands full with two under two at drop offs and pick ups, helping me get my son in and out of the car - a real testament to how they go above and beyond for the families that that look after.
When navigating tricky toddler behaviours at home the staff are always willing to offer a listening ear and help me brain storm or trouble shoot how to manage the toddler meltdowns.
I love that I have a peace of mind for where I send my son to nursery. At nursery he eats well, sleeps well, moves his body, and LOVES his music sessions with Miss Emma. His confidence and his language is really developing as he has some older friends in the toddler room to learn from. I feel he is emotionally supported in the same way he is supported at home , in a loving, caring, environment. He has made great friends and good bonds with all the staff. In particular his key members of staff.
It’s a big decision where to send your child to nursery, I feel I was supported through my anxious period as a parent about settling him in. I highly recommend this nursery - and would encourage you to check out their next open day if you want to find out more.
We are happy to recommend Ana Pirtac as a nanny. Ana cared for our son for a year during an important stage of his development, introducing him to Italian, teaching him sign language, and supporting milestones such as navigating stairs safely and improving communication. She was reliable, punctual, and attentive, ensuring his space was clean and organized. We believe Ana’s dependability and focus make her a solid choice for families seeking a caregiver!
As a first time mum returning to work after only 5 months, I was undoubtably anxious to leave my baby with anyone however after shopping around and viewing a few, I found Ann on Childcare.co.uk... She took the time to not only speak through her various daily routines/activities with the children but also show me around and share her own experiencing with her now grandchildren. With years of experience and second generation families returning, I just knew I'd found the one. We took time to settle my son in, easing us all in gently to the impeding change and I have zero regrets. My son has now been with Ann coming up to 5 months, enrolled full time and developing daily with the various interactions shared with the other children. Ann takes the time to properly plan the weeks ahead, looking to maximise on the children's motor and cognitive skills. Ann shares updates and photos throughout the day and created the most amazing keepsakes over Christmas for my sons first holidays. I would highly recommend Ann to all, not only is she a home from a home, mimicking the same environment in which my son is already used to, but she continues to work with our ever changing needs and is highly professional. I cannot fault any of Ann's services and at such a fair and honest price, once again taking the time to guide me through free funding and tax free childcare available. I cannot wait to watch how my son continues to learn from Ann's wealth of knowledge, experience and maternal instinct.
Claire cared for my son for approximately 6 months, he thoroughly enjoyed going everyday and I always picked him up with a beaming smile on his face. Claire was very welcoming when we first met and immediately put me at ease about leaving my son with her for the first time, explaining her accreditations, experience she had as well as her beautiful home which seemed accommodating and appropriate setting to care for children, which filled me with confidence. Everyday I received a brief of what my son had done on the sessions and pictures of the fun he had out and about in the community. I would not hesitate in contacting Claire again if I need any further support and wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a carer for their Children.
I cannot praise Deborah's childminding services enough. I am leaving a renewed review because, after looking after our eldest son for ~7 years, she has now also taken on our youngest son, who is approaching two.
Her standards are as high as they have always been. As well as handling a combination of full days (for the youngest) and doing school/afterschool club pickups (for the eldest), she maintains a high-energy approach to every day - full of activities, trips out, creative indoor play and everything in between - whilst also finding time to share that experience with us, throughout the day, via messages, pictures and videos.
Her all-round service is excellent and we couldn't imagine life without her; and nor could our boys. Over a period of 7 or so years, one thing I must also point out is how reliable she has been in that time. We can count on Deborah to provide a stable, available childcare setting and we very much do and will continue to!
Great Experience with Olivia - She looked after my newborn overnight once a week and occasionally at the weekends when I had to pop out to shops or do some messages. A massive help when you are in the new born trenches and just need a friendly familiar and trustworthy person to look after your baby. Thank you x
We still can’t believe how lucky we are to have found Laura’s Little Lovlies. The care, attention, love and support that Laura and Steph give to our son is more than we could have imagined from a childcare provider.
Our son has been attending Laura’s Little Lovlies since September 2023 at the age of 14 months. We was nervous handing our son over to someone else to take care of but Laura filled us with so much confidence and ease. Laura sends daily updates/photos and will always keep us informed if she notices a change that is unusual for our son, e.g hasn’t had a poo.
They always have multiple different activities out for the children each day and take them on lots of fun adventures including nature walks, library visits and trips to barleylands.
Laura and Steph have also been really understanding with the additional support that our son has needed with his development and been flexible with us attending multiple hospital appointments.
We notice daily new words and skills that our son has learnt from Laura’s Little Lovlies and have seen a real improvement in his development.
We cannot thank Laura and Steph enough!
Jill has taken care of two of my children from 11 months old and they are now 4 and 2. Jill is like family, she provides a loving and safe environment, had lots of toys and does crafting and baking with them. My daughter has incredible language and I think Jill has really fostered a good learning environment for her. They go out to parks and toddler groups. Im so thankful we found Jill and would highly recommend her to anyone.
