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.
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.
Timnit has been an absolute blessing for our family. From the very first day, it was clear that she has a natural gift for working with children. She is incredibly patient, nurturing, and truly attentive to our kids’ individual needs and personalities.
What stands out most about Timnit is the genuine care and effort she puts into engaging our children in meaningful and fun activities. She also fosters a great sense of responsibility and manners in them, which we really appreciate.
She is always punctual, reliable, and communicates effectively with us about the kids’ day, their meals, naps, and milestones. Timnit is proactive and thoughtful, even helping out with small household tasks when the kids are napping.
Our children adore Timnit and light up every time she arrives. It’s clear that she has become a trusted part of their lives, and ours too. We couldn’t be more grateful for the care and love Timnit provides. We wholeheartedly recommend her to any family looking for someone exceptional to care for their children.
Maria has been babysitting my 2-year old son for months now. It took me a while to find a suitable babysitter and when my son met Maria, they clicked immediately. He is always happy and cheerful when Maria is around. She plays with him and always affirmations him which my son enjoys alot in his learning journey.
Maria is a kind gentle soul and always responds in time. There are moments I needed her help urgently and she was kind enough to come over. She is well organised and keeps time. She communicates well with my son and patient with him, which is something that was so important to us.
Maria is more than a babysitter to our family, and has now become like a friend to us. I would highly recommend her for any babysitting jobs. You can trust her with your kids and they would be in safe hands!
Abby
We had the absolute privilege of having Mrs Claris care for our son for three transformative months, and the difference she has made is nothing short of miraculous.
When I first contacted Mrs Claris, we were struggling with two major challenges: our son could only sleep while being carried on my back, and he had a tough time transitioning to solids. In just a few weeks, my baby now eats every type of food and feeds himself. Thanks to her, our son now naps peacefully with just a little patting—something I never thought I’d say!
We are forever be grateful to Mrs Claris for not only meeting but exceeding every expectation I had. She has truly set the foundation for our son’s growth and happiness, and I couldn’t recommend her more highly to any family lucky enough to have her.
purp011
Priya has been fantastic with our twin boys (6 months old). She has been timely, listens to our advice on what to do and what not to do, and has been available as and when we have needed her as a night nanny. Priya is trust worthy, great with children and simply there when you need her.
Claire has been amazing with my son who has additional support needs. Claire has went the extra mile to gain the qualifications to help support my child in her group and has ensured that he has any equipment needed to help in any after school activities. In the holidays my child is out every day with Claire to different places that he would not normally get to visit. When my child is not out and about Claire ensures that he is busy with different arts and crafts and my son always brings his projects home to show them off to us. The joy on my son’s face when he comes home from Claire’s confirms that he is in a safe and enjoyable environment. 5 stars all the way.
Dawnmari
My son has been with Louise since January 2023. We were so blessed to have Louise look after our son, he loves her and always happy so go in the morning. Louise has cared for our son like one of her own. She works hard and very passionate about his development. He has learned a lot while in her care. Louise keeps a beautiful clean home, perfect play area for all the children. Louise goes above and beyond and has helped us during family emergencies and times of need, she has been a real god send to our family. My son was so fond of Louise and her whole family, he will miss them all very much.
I would highly recommend Louise as a childminder she’s amazing.
We came to Kathleen 18 months ago after struggling to get our boy settled into nursery. We didn’t want to ‘let him cry for longer’ which some nurseries suggested. What drew us to Kathleen was the outstanding rating and Kathleen’s experience in settling in children who struggled in a different setting. We haven’t looked back really, the experience couldn’t haven’t been more different. She took her time with him and gave him plenty of attention and he settled in within a week. My boy loves Kathleen and more so Richard and their children too.
Kathleen and Richard cook the children wholesome food, and she takes them out most days to playground, library, childcare or nursery rhyme.
We were really scarred by the nursery experience and the expectation of children to fit into the same mould. We are so happy to have found Kathleen and she will be in our son’s life for a while to come.
warda
Shehla is a wonderful childminder. Both kids have loved their time with Shehla. She's really kind and has provided a wonderful, safe and nurturing environment.
Toyin cared for our son, Teo, when he was around 10 months old. With our families living abroad, Teo was not used to being with other people besides my partner and me, and he would only fall asleep while breastfeeding. The positive impact Toyin had on Teo was incredible. He started napping without needing to breastfeed, and he became more eager to play and explore.
Toyin’s daily routine with Teo was full of enriching activities. She took him to playgroups, libraries, and parks every day. From caring for him when he wasn’t feeling well to preparing food he loved and, most importantly, playing and having fun along the way. Her care and attention made a huge difference.
Toyin is an amazing childminder who truly knows and understands each child, even in a busy role where every child is unique. She got to know our son so well that she could instantly tell when “he was being himself,” and we are so grateful for that connection.
Thank you so much for everything you’ve done for our family, Toyin. We'll keep you in our minds and hope our paths cross again in the future.
Victor
Luiyana just goes above and beyond with the kids. My boy always look forward to come to her house and comes back home to me happy and content. She takes care of the kids like they are her own and provides their needs promptly. I have a complicated work schedule but she always manage to accommodate us the best she can. We can’t thank her enough. She is amazing!
Na is a very experienced teacher who designs engaging and creative outdoor activities and crafts. Her approach covers children’s language development, gross motor skills, and fine motor skills. More importantly, she always provides me with detailed feedback and plenty of photos after each session, which makes me feel very reassured.
LISA’S Nursery has been an absolute blessing for our family! From the very first settling-in session, my partner and I could see how much care and attention the staff put into making my child feel welcome and secure. The Montessori approach is evident in everything they do and our little one has blossomed in confidence and independence since starting.
We especially loved how much time they spent outdoors, whether when it was exploring the garden or trips to Victoria Park. It was a wonderful and refreshing experience knowing my child was getting fresh air and developing their learning whilst having so much fun. (So they would tell me after i picked them up)
The flexibility of their staff has been a lifesaver for us as both working parents, and the team has always been understanding and accommodating of my circumstance changes. Knowing that LISA’S is Ofsted and Tiney registered gave us even more peace of mind.
We couldn’t be happier with our experience at LISA’S Nursery and would recommend it to anyone looking for a nurturing, engaging, and high-quality childcare setting! If i was not moving homes, i would have stayed at least another 2 years based on how they have been💔
Amazing child minder so friendly, very professional and honestly so happy with the service she provides. My daughter comes back happy and has settled in well. She also keeps me up to date during the day
Megan
Jess looked after my little boy when i went back to work and always gave him the most love and care I could have asked for! So attentive and kept me up to date and included us as much as possible!
Jess has such a calming nature about her just what you want for your little one 🥰
Our son spent a year at Lesleys lovely home. Lesley offers brilliant home cooked meals, a lovely garden for the children to play in and has an abundance of great toys and books. Our son thrived with her and he still talks about how much he loved Lesley and Anittha. Lesley takes such care and love over every little detail. He'd come home with adorable drawings and arts and crafts and loved telling me all about his friends he'd played with that day. But the most important and invaluable thing is how much Lesley loves the children she looks after. Our son was so well cared for and Ill always be so grateful for that.
A_M
I hired Siobhan for a day, and it was a great experience overall. She arrived on time, connected well with my child, and prioritized safety. The activities she planned were engaging, and she followed instructions for pick up, meals and naps perfectly. She also tidied up after playtime, which was much appreciated. My child had a wonderful time and is already asking to see her again.
Rating: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
A bit more proactivity in planning activities would make it perfect!
mathu
Lu has worked with us for almost a year and she has been absolutely outstanding. She is very kind, polite and patient. Lu is not just providing nanny service but she is educating and developing our little girl. She treats children as little humans and someone she provides guidance to.
Lu is highly intelligent and sensitive to understand children and interpret their needs into appropriate educational activities suitable to them and what they truly like.
