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.
Abi has been absolutely amazing for our family since we moved to Royston in 2021. Our oldest boy went to her for a year when he was 2 and our youngest is still with her sadly due to finish in September for school! Both boys have loved being with Abi - she’s incredibly kind gentle caring with them and all the kids. Abi takes them out to fun groups and they have a lot of fun going to parks and having little picnics etc. my two boys were very happy with her and my youngest who only goes 2 days a week at the moment keeps asking to go 4 days:-) I would highly recommend Abi if you are looking for an excellent childminder - we are so grateful we didn’t need to send the boys to a nursery setting when they were so young ( under 2) I believe they got so much more one to one care and love at Abis. You can tell she cares so much for each of the kids that attend too which is lovely. Lastly Abi has helped us out a few times outside of the normal hours when we needed help so badly
( no family near by) like when I I was in labour with
My youngest she helped with my oldest boy and we were so relieved he was with someone he trusts. Abi is excellent - don’t hesitate! We will miss her so
Much x
Niamh
Felicity offers a safe and engaging atmosphere for my baby boy. She heads out to soft play and playgroup activities throughout the week. Felicity keeps us updated with our baby’s progress and gives us advice when we ask for it.
Felicity’s hard work is enabling our baby boy to flourish!
Niketa
I have taken my son (now 2.5 years) and daughter (now 9 months) to Julie's. My son has been there since the age of 11 months. Julie is so experienced and interacts so wonderfully with the children. They always look happy when I see them with her. Julie offers a very stimulating environment and puts on a range of activities for the children. My son has developed leaps and bounds since going there! Julie is so well-known in the community for her excellent care of her children, and I could not recommend her highly enough. She is kind, knowledgeable, intuitive, very supportive, and an all-round lovely person. I have never doubted that my children are well looked after when in her care. Your child is in very good hands with her!!
Lulu was so easy and helpful, we booked her the day prior and our 3-year old son loved spending the day with her. We can't recommend her enough! Very lovely and easy to deal with, and knew all the right questions to ask. It really showed her level of professionalism and knowledge in the childcare field.
Tricia cared for my son from 15 months old right up until he went to primary school. Tricia is one of the most warm and caring people I have met, she instantly put me at ease the day I met her, and I knew that she was someone I could trust. Tricia remains professional whilst continuing to be warm and caring. It’s evident that Tricia has a genuine passion and interest in child development.
Tricia’s home is warm and welcoming; her family are too just as warm as she is. Tricia’s home is more than well equipped; she has toys that suit all ages. Her outdoor environment is just as engaging as indoors. Tricia regularly rotates toys, and she sets up weekly themes and ties these in with child development needs. Her set ups are amazing and so varied. She also celebrates cultural days such as VE day, Chinese New Year etc my son always enjoyed these days which would include various activities.
Tricia access’s the local community a lot with various days out, visits to local community groups and activities. My son particularly enjoyed attending music group and would look forward to that particular day. It also encouraged him to develop friendships with other children. Tricia works closely with other childminders and the efforts they went to to arrange days out/sports days and other activities were fantastic.
Tricia closely follow’s all guidelines and was very efficient in ensuring that all aspects of my child’s needs were met. My son was ahead of others his age group in all aspects, identifying colours, shapes, learning to count, draw etc all of this was down to the hard work and persistent efforts of Tricia. All of these efforts made during play. Tricia provided daily updates and photographs which were lovely to see.
Tricia supported me through potty training and also as my son grew older was always willing to accommodate changes, I wished to make to his routine, reducing nap times etc. Tricia always made time to discuss things at length with me.
Tricia was always reliable and when needed would be as flexible as possible. My son always enjoyed attending Tricia’s setting and Tricia helped ensure he was ready to move on from her setting to a school environment.
My son was always happy to go to Tricia’s and I feel that speaks volumes. Now my son is at school but still returns to Tricia’s care during school holidays. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Tricia, so much so that my Goddaughter is now cared for by Tricia and her parents are just as happy as I was.
If you want somebody who is warm, caring and genuinely takes joy out of caring for children then please take the time to meet Tricia. If happy to be contacted if you have any questions or would like more feedback as its hard to put it all into a review.
Rayhan is the best childminder and we cannot recommend her highly enough!
My daughter started with Rayhan almost a year ago and has loved every minute - she settled in so quickly with Rayhan’s kind and nurturing support. Within just a few weeks we noticed great advancement in her development, Rayhan pays close attention to all aspects of education - from speech and language to arithmetic and physical education.
We have been so impressed with how our daughter has developed a close bond with Rayhan and the other children in her care. It truly is a home away from home for our daughter, which gives me and my husband the utmost peace of mind and comfort whilst we are working.
Rayhan ensures to keep our daughter engaged with so many fun and imaginative activities. The real standout for us is all the outings to the farm, park, soft play, playgrounds and seaside - something that a nursery setting would be unable to offer.
We thoroughly recommend Rayhan as five stars in all areas, we are so grateful for her fantastic care and education for our daughter.
Nicola
I have known Barbara for six years now, Barbara has looked after my daughter since September last year. My daughter absolutely loves Barbara. She has come on so much since being with her. Barbara goes above and beyond with the children she looks after, always taking them to different places and her home is beautiful and has lots for the children
to do. She spends time teaching the children their numbers/ alphabet/ shapes. She is very loving and has a very strong maternal instinct I know all the children that she cares for loves her and are always excited to go to her. I would highly recommend
Choosing someone you trust enough to have your child is so nerve wracking but as soon as we met Julie we knew she was the right person, and we were right! Our daughter has loved going to Julie, she's learnt so much and had so much fun. Julie keeps us updated on the Babydays app and sends photos weekly.
Daniella
We’ve been taking our daughter to Jessy for just over two years now, and we couldn’t be happier. She was recommended to us by a friend’s son, who was 8 at the time and had already been with Jessy for a few years, which we took as a glowing endorsement. And he was absolutely right!
Our daughter genuinely loves going every day. Jessy is incredibly thoughtful and always remembers the little details we share about her, which makes us feel truly heard and supported. The moment you walk in, you can feel the warmth, every child there looks happy, settled, and well cared for.
Being around Jessy and the other children of different ages has helped our daughter learn and grow so much. She comes home singing songs, counting numbers, naming shapes, and excitedly telling us about the games she played and the lovely meals she had. It's been such a joy to watch her thrive in such a nurturing environment.
We have been incredibly happy with our experience at Ami’s Home Nursery in Harrow. Our son absolutely loves going there, which speaks volumes about the warm, welcoming, and stimulating environment Ami has created for the children in her care.
From the very beginning, Ami has shown exceptional dedication to nurturing each child’s development. The setting is safe, clean, and filled with age-appropriate learning materials and toys. The environment is not only caring and homely but also structured in a way that encourages both learning and play.
The food provided is healthy and thoughtfully prepared—something we deeply appreciate as parents. Ami ensures that the children’s nutritional needs are met while also introducing them to a variety of tastes and meals.
One of the most impressive aspects of Ami’s nursery is the focus on early learning. At such young age, my son is already learning to write, recognize numbers, and sing a wide range of rhymes. The learning is seamlessly integrated into daily activities, keeping it both fun and effective. His progress in early literacy and numeracy has truly exceeded our expectations.
Most importantly, Ami offers a level of personal care and attention that sets her apart. Her genuine affection for the children and commitment to their well-being is clear in everything she does.
We are grateful to have found such a nurturing and enriching place for our son. We highly recommend Ami’s Home Nursery to any parent looking for a loving and educational early years setting in Harrow.
I cannot thank Janice enough for the incredible care she provided for my little one. My baby has been with her since she was 9 months old and since the beginning, she was comfortable being with her. She never cried or looked unsettled when I dropped her. She has always come back well-fed, clean, changed and super happy. Janice is very creative, resourceful, intentional and thoughtful. She is genuinely someone that you can trust that will look after your child and keeps you at ease by always having the right level of communication. She has a beautiful setting with toys, books and outdoor space, and does really nice and different activities with the little ones. She even has themed weeks and they do lots of crafts and sensory play. What has really impressed me about Janice is how much she is on the same page as the parent. I had a few things I was trying to achieve with my baby (e.g. baby not taking well to solids) and she really supported me on this journey, by encouraging my baby while being with her. Now my baby is eating very well and every time I pick her up, she does so many new things that she learns. I have definitely seen a huge developmental difference on my little one since she started with Janice. I would highly recommend her as a childminder and I believe the level of care and education she provides is really high!
Joanne is a fab childminder and I will always recommend to anybody looking. My son has been going to Joanne’s for the past 18 months and he loves his time there. She has a dedicated playroom and a great garden to play in when the weather is great. I love that she takes him to different playgroups and always has different activities for him to do.
I couldn’t be happier with the care my child receives at this nursery. The staff are incredibly kind, attentive, and truly passionate about what they do. My child has settled in beautifully and comes home excited to share what they’ve learned each day. The environment is clean, safe, and filled with enriching activities that support both learning and play.
Phoebe looked after my three children, aged 2, 4 and 7 at the time, for over 2 years.
I cannot even begin to share how amazing Phoebe was with both us as parents, but more importantly our three children.
Phoebe always planned appropriate activities, loved outdoor adventures and put our children needs first. She was adaptable, supportive and always went the extra mile.
I would be happy to be contacted by any potential parents to chat and share references. If you reach out to Phoebe she can pass on my contact details.
Rachel and Jon Glew
RGlew
We’ve been absolutely chuffed with the care our little one receives. The staff are so lovely, genuinely kind, patient and really get to know each child. It’s clear they put a lot of thought into the daily activities, and there’s always something creative or educational going on. Our child comes home happy and full of stories, which says it all really. The place is spotless and well-organised, and we always feel in the loop thanks to regular updates. Couldn’t recommend it more highly
Our son has been with Lucy and Jamie since he was a year old. We've had a wonderful experience. Our son has developed so much in their care. His language has come on hugely, as has his personal development, and fine motor skills. Lucy and Jamie have also been particularly supportive, they're both friendly and accessible and have provided advice where wanted.
The children are taken off site most days exposing them to playgroups, parks, woodland, soft play, animals and all included in the price. This, i think has been particularly important for our son, and we are provided with daily photos, updates and written reports. We also receive reports of his development and areas to work on. The setting is safe and secure, has easy parking, and a large lawn garden for the children to play in. There is a dog, Cassie, and a cat which has been great exposure. Our son has made good friendships at mayflower and we are excited for our daughter to start when she turns 9 months. I would recommend mayflower childminding to anyone.
thank you both!
Found Reka on this site and after an initial call, she invited us for a visit. She is so warm and friendly and our little one warmed up and was so comfortable with her from the start. Her setting is also wonderful and the baby (only 6months at the time) felt so at home. We also built a natural connection with her immediately and arranged for some settling in sessions which went smoothly. I felt at ease seeing my baby so excited to see her on nursery days and become more independent and social. Reka not only provides a professional service with updates and encouraging development but also makes it such a nurturing and wholesome experience which put us as ease and feel confident leaving our child with her. Many thanks and much appreciation to Reka.
