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 67,871 reviews
Our daughter started her journey with Jennifer and Maria at Lullaby Lane Childcare when she was just 10 months old. As a first-time mom, I worried about everything and visited over 10 nurseries and childminders around the Crystal Palace and Forest Hill area. Lullaby Lane stood out by far, and choosing them helped ease my worries, knowing my daughter would be in the best hands.
Jennifer is an energetic, loving, and incredibly caring childminder who truly understands each child as an individual, tailoring her care to their unique needs. The setting itself is warm, homely, and always clean, with plenty of toys and books to keep the little ones engaged. Meals are freshly cooked with a variety of vegetables and fruits—something I really appreciate. My daughter is quite picky at home, but at Lullaby Lane, she eats so well!
One of the things I love most is how Jennifer takes the kids on different outings—to the park, museums, soft play, and the library—always introducing them to new experiences. The communication is also fantastic. We receive updates throughout the day, along with photos, which always brighten my day and give me peace of mind.
Most importantly, the biggest reassurance for me is seeing my daughter’s reaction at drop-off. Every morning, I worry she might cry, but as soon as she sees Jennifer or Maria, she stretches out her arms for a cuddle—no hesitation. That says it all. Kids don’t lie—she feels safe, loved, and truly happy there.
I’m so grateful for the amazing care and love Jennifer and Maria have given my daughter. Saying goodbye is bittersweet, but I know we made the best choice, and I can’t recommend Lullaby Lane Childcare enough!
Marsden
Our little girl has been going to Adele since she was 10 months old. The first thing she asks when she wakes up is if she is going to "Del's house" with the most excited smile on her face!
Our daughter loves Adele as if she was family and is clearly comfortable and confident in her care, which we have seen right from the get go.
Adele has been amazing for us as a family. She has supported with feeding advice when we were transitioning from bottles to pure solid food, attempts at potty training, as well as helpful prompts for sun cream or wellies. She keeps us up to date with activities that are happening and is always planning something exciting for the children to nurture them and help them develop. Adele also provided regular updates when we were getting settled in and arranged for half days to transition to ensure a smooth handing over period in the first few weeks.
Adele arranges regular development updates and is transparent with her paperwork, reports and costs.
We can't imagine our daughter being looked after by anybody else & I would recommend her in a heartbeat.
Leanne is great. Clearly very experienced. We hadn't used a babysitter before for our 2 and 6yr old girls, so were worried that they'd be weird about a stranger coming to look after them. But Leanne made the time to come round one afternoon to meet them before the first evening she came to babysit.
Each time she's come over, she immediately engages the girls - makes them feel very at ease, so much so that our eldest has asked when we'll go out again so she can hang out with Leanne!
Highly recommend 😊
We are so grateful to have found Diane!
From day one, she has been warm, caring, and incredibly attentive, creating a safe and stimulating environment where our child has thrived. Her passion for childcare shines through in the way she engages with each child, balancing fun activities with learning and development.
Communication is always excellent, with regular updates that give us peace of mind. We highly recommend Diane to any parent looking for a nurturing and trustworthy childminder!
Shannon looked after our 6 month old and was wonderful. She goes above and beyond her duties and was a pleasure to deal with.
She was very responsive to messages and made time to get to know our little one and was very caring and considerate.
I would highly recommend Shannon, she was first class.
I cannot thank you Derek enough, my son is autistic and non verbal his school mostly give us feedback that they cannot manage his tantrums but I don't know how Derek buil a good bond with him that my son stays calm with him and Derek never complained about any tantrums they get along so well.
We're absolutely thrilled with the care our daughter (15 months) has been receiving from Katarina since she started 6 months ago. It's clear that Katarina loves what she does. She's kind and nurturing and always really positive and enthusiastic. I feel that that my daughter has learned so much from Katarina and is really thriving. We've noticed how much more confident and independent she has become. She's happy to go with Katarina in the morning time and is happy and smiling when I collect her in the evening.
Katarina is very experienced and knowledgeable about child development and is super helpful with tips and advice. At collection time she fills us in on how our daughter has been and is always happy to answer any questions that we have. We are also kept up to date with photos, as well as a communication book which goes back and forth daily.
The meals Katarina provides are nutritious and well-balanced. It's great to know that our daughter is enjoying healthy home-cooked meals, and we appreciate the effort that goes into planning and preparing them. I also love that she is out and about everyday with the children exploring the local environment. I feel that she provides a wide range of fun and engaging educational activities.
I would highly recommend Katarina. She is truly amazing and we feel really lucky to have found her. Knowing that my daughter is in such safe, capable and loving hands gives us complete peace of mind.
I was nervous when I was looking for a childminder for my daughter. However, Meedah Childcare has been amazing. We met prior to introducing her to my daughter and answered any questions I had and reassured me. Further from this when she met my daughter she was warm, kind and patient. My daughter was comfortable instantly and didn’t want to leave her house.
She is reliable and flexible, especially with my busy work schedule which would be an issue for other childminders but she always adapts to my ever changing schedule. She offers school drop off and pick ups which has been a great help and I never need to worry.
Herself and my daughter have a great relationship and she never has an issue. In fact, when I show up sometimes to collect her she doesn’t want to leave.
If you’re looking for a reliable, honest and flexible childminder Shes definitely the one to go with
Benediti
My son attends Christelle’s childcare setting two days a week. He absolutely loves it! Christelle is a talented childminder with loads of resources and also takes the children out often. She is very warm which has meant that the transition to her care has been very smooth and reassuring for me as a mother. I highly recommend Christelle’s childcare services. (I’ve given 5 stars for food - my son brings his own packed lunch but drinks and fruit snacks are always available.)
Julie comes on an ad hoc basis for my 2 year old. She always brings lots of toys and games. On her last visit Julie was with us all day so took George to the library and Harlow carr. George is always really happy to see Julie and I really appreciate Julie keeping me updated with photos and texts so I can see how they are getting on.
Julie has fitted in really well to our busy family life. Thank you Julie.
Uzma is very warm, kind and organised person. My son was very settled at her place and he was looked after very well. The house is very clean and the kids area had plenty of toys and access to the garden.
Our youngest son, Charlie, started with Maria and Carlos just before he turned one, and we couldn’t be happier with the care he receives along with the other children. We fully trust them to look after him, knowing he is in a safe, loving, and stimulating environment. It’s become a home away from home.
Maria and Carlos are attentive and always plan enriching activities so they can learn and develop whilst having fun. We particularly like that they go out everyday for a period of time. They visit local parks, stay-and-play sessions, and city farms. This means they get plenty of fresh air, sunshine, and engaging experiences.
We really appreciate the frequent updates throughout the day, including photos and key details about naps and activities, especially when Charlie was learning to sleep in a different environment.
Maria’s place is warm and welcoming, and the other children and parents are friendly and kind too, which speaks to the kind of place it is.
We highly recommend Maria and Carlos.
Maria and her sons have looked after our daughter for 2 years now (from 11months old). Maria has the magic touch and our daughter took to her straight away. She has provided her with the home away from home that we were so desperately looking for when deciding against a nursery. The children are fed home cooked meals and are provided with a loving and stimulating environment, where Maria fosters great relationships amongst the children too. The children have multiple outings a week - parks, farms, museums etc. Maria is mindful of crucial milestones and helps with the development of those, keeping us regularly updated throughout the day. In 2 years Maria has not cancelled a single day for sickness or without plenty of notice (ie for the occasional holiday), and so is very reliable. Our daughter talks about Maria and her sons as if they are family and we are just so grateful to have found her.
Monika has been working with us as an after-school nanny for a couple of months and I hope she will stay with us forever! She collects my son from school, walks home with him and helps him settle, relax and play until I get back from work. She cooks Noah's dinner once a week when I get home later and takes care to wash up and keep things tidy.
She's a wonderful person with a kind heart, compassion and imagination. In addition to this I feel we benefit from her background in teaching as she will occasionally bring in resources which she feels will engage Noah's interest and support his learning.
I've been nervous about after-school childcare as my son is autistic, non-verbal and has special needs and change is difficult for him. Monika is so sensitive to Noah's needs, with good intuition and he feels safe and happy with her which makes me feel very reassured. It is also heartwarming that she genuinely celebrates Noah's own particular achievements and milestones.
It is lovely to come home to my smiling boy knowing he has had positive experiences with Monika. She is also well-organised and a good communicator. I would recommend her wholeheartedly - you would be lucky to have her work with you.
Julia
Danielle at Toodles Tots Childminding has been the most incredible childminder for our little boy, Theo. From day one, Danielle created a warm, nurturing, and fun environment where Theo absolutely thrived. He looked forward to every single day with her and always came home happy, confident, and full of stories.
Danielle goes above and beyond in every way – from the creative activities she plans to the way she encourages friendships and learning through play. We’ve also made so many lovely friends through Toodles Tots, and we’re still in touch with Danielle now, which says everything about the kind of person she is.
We truly couldn't recommend her more – she gave Theo the best foundation we could have hoped for. Thank you, Danielle – you’re amazing ❤️
Being a young first time mum, I consider myself lucky and grateful to have found Michelle. From the very first day, she made me feel completely at ease with her warmth, professionalism, and genuine love for children. Michelle has created a nurturing, safe environment where children can thrive. My son has grown so much under her care—his confidence, social skills, and happiness have flourished since he started with her. I will always be forever thankful to have had her look after my son
Chealsea
Libby was our nanny for a couple of days a week for a few months and, honestly, she was absolutely fantastic. Our daughter loved her and it seemed Libby loved our daughter right back, which is exactly what you hope for when handing a child over to a nanny. She felt like part of the family from day one and the giggles between her and Isla were almost constant.
Libby would always come prepared with things for Isla to do, from attending classes to visiting museums or farm parks or even gymnastics. She opened our eyes to so many amazing child-friendly activities, which has benefited us as a family even on the days when Libby isn’t with us. She was always punctual and so friendly, and looked after Isla with the right balance of doing what she felt was right and adhering to the way we try to look after Isla ourselves. Routine was always respected and food was always considered. She prepared so many great meals for Isla and would always batch up for us to use the rest of the time, helping us to find new recipes and snacks that Isla loves. Throughout the day she would also send plenty of updates and photos so we knew what was going on.
We’re so sad to see Libby go and will be very envious of whichever family gets her next. She’s been a wonderful influence on Isla and the whole family and we couldn’t recommend her enough.
James
Sue has been looking after our son for over 2 years now. He has started with her as 9 months old baby. As a first time mum I have been searching for a childminder for some time but couldn't find the right person. I was anxious about everything and had tones of questions. When I met Sue I had no doubts. She appeared so kind, warm and caring. She has answered all my questions and put me at ease, she had all desired training and experience. Since then I had never worried about our baby being under her care. She provides outstanding care and her house is full of love. She has had such a positive inpact on our son development, creating environment where he feels safe and can learn but also has so much fun. Sue is very creative person and always thinks of something to do with him. She establishes be. oundaries when has to. They have been having endless outgoings adventures and verious activities inside her house and garden. She pays so much attention to each child and you can tell that for her caring for children is more than a job. She always updates me on how things are throughout the day but I wouldn't have to ask as I know he is fine. Her communications skills are excellent, she is extremely knowledgeable and helpful. As a family we were so lucky to have found her as she made this part of our life nothing but positive experience and our son truly adores her. Thank you Sue. Forever grateful Natalia and Stuart.
Lisa has been a second parent to our daughter Iris from Reception till she started secondary school. Lisa has been constant pillar of support in Iris development.Lisa has always been emotionally available to Iris in her time of needs. I would highly recommend Lisa, as she is amazing with children. She is very conscientious about the well being of every child she looks after.
