Childcare.co.uk Reviews 

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Looking at 500 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently mention that the platform is very easy to navigate and helps them connect with reliable childminders quickly. Reviewers deeply appreciate the secure website features and the ability to view important background checks without any hassle. Some people also felt that the direct communication tools and the handy postcode search engine made discovering local childcare completely straightforward. Reviewers are particularly happy with the exceptionally caring staff and dedicated local providers who offer wonderful support for families. Local parents consistently recommend this helpful online service to others who are in urgent need of trusted childcare assistance.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Finding a trustworthy baby sitter for our only child of 2 years was daunting. We didn't know where to start! Childcare.co.uk has made this process easier and less stressful. It's easy to find pote... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I never dreamed that my daughter would have the best childminder I could have ever wished for. She is truly passionate about what she does and genuinely cares for every child as if they were her ow... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing to have found an incredible childminder and Babysitter Casey- she’s so wonderful with our 4 year old- natural warmth and enthusiasm for everything- just so kind and lovely. Great activities fr... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have struggled to find babysitters locally until I found this site - It was very easy to set up a profile and communicate with potential sitters. I got a great response to my ad with lots of options... See more


Company details

  1. Child Care Agency
  2. Part Time Daycare

About Childcare.co.uk

Written by the company

Childcare.co.uk is the the UK's largest online community of parents, childcare providers, tutors and schools with over 3 million members. Visit our website at www.childcare.co.uk or download our free iPhone, iPad or Android mobile apps. For customer support please contact us at www.childcare.co.uk/contact

Childcare.co.uk - the easy way to find local childcare

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We're committed to our customers
We've been in business over 15 years and have welcomed over 3 million customers. Our business would be nothing without the support and loyalty of our community of members. If you're not happy with any aspect of our service, then please do get in touch with us directly before leaving a review, in order that we can do everything possible to try and resolve any issues that you may have. You can contact our Customer Support team at www.childcare.co.uk/contact who work 365 days a year and we aim to respond to all support requests the same day.

Customer Support is available 365 days a year

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Customer satisfaction is our highest priority. If you aren't happy with any aspect of our service or have a question, then our team are here to help - 365 days a year! For support please contact us anytime at www.childcare.co.uk/contact and we will respond to you very quickly.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The most wonderful childminder…

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The most wonderful childminder Chrissy’s Tiny Toes
We feel incredibly lucky to have had Chrissy look after both of our boys. She cared for Max from 18 months old for two years, and then looked after Philip from when he was just 10 months old. I honestly cannot thank her enough.

Chrissy is such a kind, warm, caring, easygoing, creative and trustworthy person. Both of our boys absolutely adore her, and our whole family does too! They settled so quickly and were always genuinely happy and excited to go to Chrissy’s.

The boys had such a wonderful variety of activities — arts and crafts, baking, learning numbers and counting, walks, museums and, every Thursday, forest school. They made lots of lovely friends and had so many happy experiences and memories.

I always knew they were in safe and loving hands. They ate well, were beautifully cared for, and always came home happy and clean! 😊

What makes Chrissy truly special is the genuine love she has for children. She creates such a warm, calm, safe and welcoming environment where children feel secure, happy and encouraged to learn and explore.

I could always rely on Chrissy, and knowing my boys were happy and so well cared for gave me complete peace of mind.

We would wholeheartedly recommend Chrissy to anyone looking for a childminder. She isn't just a five-star childminder — she is a million-star childminder! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Thank you, Chrissy, for all the love, care and wonderful memories you have given our boys. You will always have a very special place in our family’s hearts. ❤️

February 9, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant

This site provided reassurance of those on it and a clear and manageable way of finding local childcare.

September 2, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great to have our daughter with the…

Great to have our daughter with the childminder Khadija, shes been amazing with our daughter for the last two years and she has learnt so much from her. She always kind to see her and always happy when picking my little one up. Thank you so much we are really grateful with Khadija.

July 31, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

So Grateful We Found Our Childminder Here

I found our childminder, Nelly, through Childcare.co.uk in August 2022, and I am very grateful for the platform.

It made it easy to find childcare options locally, review profiles and connect directly with someone who turned out to be a wonderful fit for our family. Nelly has now cared for both of my children and has played such a positive role in their development.

For us, Childcare.co.uk genuinely helped us find someone we could trust, and I would happily recommend the service to other parents looking for childcare.

August 27, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Linked me to a great childminder

I joined childcare.co.uk in a slight panic after viewing a nursery and realising I needed to rethink the plan I had for my baby's childcare. Through the site I found a wonderful local childminder who has been a complete godsend for the past 3yrs and my happy, confident 3.5yr old is now about to start at a school nursery. I'm grateful for the ease and good outcome we had and have recommended the service to friends.

August 26, 2026

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