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 66,514 reviews
We’ve been having a great experience with kids Glo.
We have been having a lovely lady coming to our house to look after my children after school.
She is very polite, hard working and great with the kids.
Always brings activities for them to do.
My children are always excited to see her.
I will continue using this service for the foreseeable future.
I have started to send my daughter to Mrs. Dee when she was 18 months old. Unfortunately at the start my daughter got really ill and kept on missing her days with Mrs. Dee due to illness. But Mrs. Dee used to call me every day to check on her. She was so caring and kind towards my daughter. My daughter had speech delays and could not express her feeling too but gradually she started to enjoy being with Mrs. Dee and her speech started to improve. She learned so much from Mrs.Dee which I thought would be impossible because of her speech delay. Within no time being with Mrs. Dee she knew all the alphabets, numbers, animals and their sounds , shapes and colours. She had always been engaged in so many activities which gave her confidence to do so many things by herself. I am so grateful to Mrs.Dee for looking after my daughter so well and being so caring towards her.
We are incredibly grateful for the wonderful care our son received from Hayley. Our little boy is full of energy and is extremely busy From day one, Hayley made us feel so comfortable and at ease, choosing a childminder is so hard but we knew we got it right as our son loved every moment spent with her. Hayley is professional, warm and kind. Our son learnt so much and always looked forward to spending time with her. We feel so lucky to have found such a reliable, caring childminder, and we can’t thank Hayley enough for all the love and support she provided. Highly recommend!
Claire is our morning drop off childminder continuously since the September '23. She is very well organised, always has interesting activities and educating fun toys to play with. My children are very keen to go to Claire's even though it is early in the morning. Her service is above and beyond. Apart from what is included in the service she is organising extra parties and activities free of charge on special occasions like Christmas or Halloween as she caries about her little customers very much. I wish she wasn't fully booked for the afternoon care as I know she take children to many different places like parks, soft plays, parties. They rarely spend time indoors! She has competitive prices as well.
On two occasions has had issues with her.
On one time she accepted the job and then at the last minute she asked if she can bring a one year old child to my place.
Second time, she asvised she has no other personal commitmemt and i decided to give it a try, only to be disappointed again.
On the eve i sent her a text to ensure she was still coming for the shifts and she told me she was sick and cannot cover. Anynody can be sick but i expected some courtesy to inform me the earliest she can. Had i not checked with her, i would have been left waiting on the monday morning with no arrangement.
Zahida has been an exceptional childminder for my son. From the moment we started, I could tell that he was in good hands. He absolutely loves going to her place, and it warms my heart to see how excited he is each morning!
Zahida puts a lot of thought into planning activities that are both fun and educational, which keeps my son engaged and happy throughout the day. It's clear that she takes the time to tailor these activities to the children's interests, and they always seem to enjoy them.
One of the standout features of Zahida's childminding service is the delicious home-cooked meals she provides. Knowing that my son is eating healthy, nutritious food while he's there is a huge relief for me as a parent. Zahida is also very accommodating when it comes to last-minute requests, whether it’s dietary preferences or a specific activity he might be interested in. Zahida is also flexible with timings.
Overall, Zahida has created a warm, nurturing environment where Ishaq thrives. I highly recommend her to any parent looking for a dedicated and caring childminder!
Riffat
Linda consistently receives OUTSTANDING rated Ofsted results and this is richly deserved. She is the best in the business!
Our 2 girls were looked after by Linda between 2019 - 2024, they both attended for several years right up until starting reception class at school. Attending Linda's setting has been the most treasured and rewarding start to our children's lives.
We were very lucky that Linda had space to accommodate us, she is always in high demand as the service and setting that she provides is always at a consistently high and impressive standard. Linda always provides a well thought out and varied curriculum for the children to enhance their developmental skills and learning. There is much that we learnt from her too in how best to support our children at every stage. The children love her healthy cooked meals and snacks. She always arranges a rich variety of activities and outdoor excursions for the children to feed their inquisitive minds and inspire their curiosity.
Linda is always kind, considerate and patient in managing the children in her care so brilliantly and working with busy parents like us. We honestly couldn't have hoped for a better childminder than Linda. Ourselves and the children were very sad to leave her setting when it was time for them to start school.
Congratulations if you are lucky enough to book a spot for your child in Linda's setting. She is an asset to the industry!
Jess was very punctual and on time. Her communication before meeting us was also very clear and precise. Indicating she is very trustworthy which appeared to be correct once you meet her.
Our daughter Sophia-Renée liked Jess a lot. Jess fed her, played with her and put her asleep all very conveniently. The place was super clean when we got home so she even had taken the time to do the dishes.
The day after babysitting Sophia-Renée was saying how much she liked Jess and was still asking questions about where she was now and that she wanted to play with her again.
We would definitely recommend Jess to anybody.’
Codie has babysat for us on a few occasions when I work the late shift and has always been amazing. She's punctual, friendly and puts you at ease knowing that your child will be in the best hands while you are out. I would definitely recommend her if you are in need of a babysitter!
Tor is an amazing and loving childminder. My son is besotted with her. As new parents with no support system in our area, we were initially nervous about leaving our young son with a childminder, but Tor quickly put our minds at ease with her patient and caring approach.
Tor has a genuine love for children and always greets my son with a big smile, making him feel safe and cherished. Tor provides a wide range of enriching activities, from outdoor adventures to arts and crafts, which have really helped our son learn and grow.
We feel completely confident that our son is in a safe and well-maintained home environment with Tor.
We would highly recommend Tor to any family looking for a reliable, loving, and dedicated childminder for their child.
Lisa
My son Aen was with Claudine for about two and a half years. Our experience of Claudine and her team was amazing. She went above and beyond our expectations of a childminder setting. The whole team care deeply about every individual child and gave them the attention and stimulation they needed. Aen went on numerous day trips which he loved. The team provided delicious homemade food everyday and encouraged age appropriate learning. We strongly recommend Claudine, we couldn’t have asked for a better childminder!
Tamsin
My daughter was with Amanda and Keith for around 2 years. She has come on leaps and bounds since going and it genuinely is like a second home for her. Amanda has an amazing routine for all the children where they eat, sleep, learn and play in a loving and supportive environment. Amanda and Keith are so patient with the children and are really knowledgeable about child development which was really helpful for me when I had questions about certain things like potty training and all the other confusing parts of being a parent! I am absolutely gutted that my daughter is now moving on and will miss knowing how safe and happy my daughter is with Amanda and Keith. They are people who really care about the kids in their home and do such lovely things such as make an effort on their birthdays and special occasions. And their toy shed is on another level! The kids definitely never get bored with the amount of resources they have! Couldnt ask for a better childminder.
Karen is more than a wonderful childminder; she has educated and nurtured our daughter and in eight short months has fostered a distinct boost in the things our daughter can do and say independently, from toileting to speaking, from letter recognition to fine motor skills and beyond. Our daughter loved going to Karen's, being excited about it before bed and running into our bedroom in the morning yelling that it was a KAREN DAY!
One of the fantastic things about Karen is her excellent communication. She makes sure that she has your phone numbers from the off, creating a bespoke WhatsApp group, and sharing photos and updates on the activities your child gets up to throughout the day. Karen gives you a diary when you first start and this is updated daily with a written record of what the children did and what the children ate during their time with her. Additionally, she also maintains a daily, private Facebook page by invitation only in which she gives group context to the activities that she has shared over WhatsApp and in the diary. This level of communication and transparency is a real plus. Every day, we knew that our daughter was happy, well cared for, and was eating, drinking and toileting well. She also keeps a running record in the form of a scrapbook of the activities that your child does, and after our final session with Karen, it was lovely to look back and see all of the wonderful things our daughter had done with Karen in the eight months she was under her care.
Karen is extremely flexible in terms of food, promoting choice and independence is always happy to work to suggestions. She helped promote potty training in our daughter, who was soon completely dry over the course of a 7-8 hour day with Karen.
Karen is truly one of a kind. She is not only a great childminder, conscientious of the children's wants and needs, but also as an ex-teacher, she uses this knowledge of how children progress best to plan fun, thought-provoking activities. Never is a day phoned in, every day is different and well thought out, e.g. activities based around World Deafness Day, Road Safety activities from her safety of her garden, approved trips to the park, pumpkin decorating, etc. Never is there the feeling of putting your child in somewhere it is being thrown together. Every day is new and every day is planned and beneficial to the children in her care.
After eight months, our child is ready to start at a pre-school minutes walk away from our home. Whilst we know that she will receive excellent care and attention there, we can't half going to miss our Karen Days.
Alina has been a blessing as a babysitter for Zaviyar. She’s patient, attentive, and incredibly skilled at keeping him entertained while maintaining a structured routine. Zaviyar loves spending time with her, and I can see how much he enjoys her company.
When it comes to bedtime, Alina is outstanding. She has created a soothing routine that Zaviyar adapts to easily. From storytelling to ensuring he’s tucked in with his favorite blanket, she manages it all seamlessly. Her ability to balance fun and discipline is truly impressive. I feel completely at ease knowing Zaviyar is in her capable hands.
