Margy Coles

Fantastic

Our daughter (3 years old) has been going to Margy's 3 days a week since January and in that time we have seen her really thrive under Margy's care. She absolutely loves going there and is always full of chat about what she's done each day after we pick her up. Margy offers a full range of activities, from going to the park, the ramps, picnics, taking the train to soft play, and mixing with children under the care of other childminders. In addition, she always ensures the children she cares for are exposed to lots of fun and varied activities when in the house and garden and has an impressive collection of toys and games in her playroom. Before moving to Llantwit, we had lived in Cardiff where our daughter was at a nursery but we have found this situation to be much better for her as she gets more individual attention and in a short space of time, she has built a strong bond with Margy and has made some really great friends with other children her age and talks about her new buddies constantly! I'm sure these are friendships that will continue for a long time. I would not hesitate to recommend Margy to anyone and I'm sure we will be using her for many years to come.

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by Jennie on 30/05/2019

Wonderful childminder

My daughter has been with Margy 2 days a week for the past 9 months and absolutely loves going. She enjoys a wide range of activities with her from painting, drawing, den building and lots of outdoor play. Margy provides a happy and safe environment for the children she looks after and has been very patient with my daughter and her fussy eating habits. My daughter also enjoys going on regular days out with Margy to the park and softplay. I would highly recommend Margy, she provides a lovely welcoming environment and I know my daughter has the best care whilst with her.

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by Claire on 21/09/2018

Like one of the family

Margy has regularly looked after my daughter since she was a year old. During that time Cerys has developed a special relationship with her and is always pleased to be with her. I have been extremely happy with the care Margy has given her. She arranges a range of activities to support development as well as day experiences like going to the shops. Most importantly they always have a lot of fun and it cheers up my day to receive pictures and messages of what they have been up to.
Cerys likes eating the healthy meals offered with the other children. She has gained a lot of confidence with a children of different ages, making friends along the way. Her favourite activities are going on the train and cooking.
Margy always makes time to let you know what they have been up to that day and discuss progress. Most importantly I know when I drop her off she will be well looked after and entertained. The environment she offers is a home from home. Having just had another child I will not hesitate in using Margy again.

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by Parent on 04/08/2015

Brilliant

I have been using margy siince 1 of my daughters was 18 months old she is now 10 years. My third daughter has been with margy since she was 1 year old she is now 8 years old. I feel that margy provides for my children the best opportunities, interaction, postive reinforcements that I could wish for. Margy is very accommodating, friendly, and enhances my children's abilities in a very friendly environment. Margy I feel is very much part of my children's family and throughly enjoy the time spent with her and her family.

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by Parent on 30/07/2015

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Margi has been looking after my two children for the past seven years in total, having previously used a nursery we seriously regretted not utilising her services sooner. My youngest spent three days with her each week before beginning full time school and both have gone for before and after school care.
Margi has a great energy and imagination there is always something constructive for the children to do, In inclement weather that are generally indoors either playing games or doing arts and crafts. Margay has a beautiful garden which backs on to the local park and playing fields ideal for the children. Mine have often had tea at Margys and sre offered a variety of healthy foods as well as treats, her Xmas biscuits are a real hit.
I am always impressed by how well the children are when I arrive as there are several of varying ages but all are occupied and seem happy.
I would wholeheartedly recommend her services she has proved invaluable to us over the years.

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by Parent on 29/07/2015

Highly recommended

I have used Margy on and off for years , Margy is one of the friendliest ladies I know . All 3 of my children love her and ask to go to her even if I don't need them too . Her house is clean, welcoming and very child friendly . There is a wide range of toys to play with and Margy provides a wide range of activities for the children to chose from , train rides to soft play is a particular favourite for my children , arts and crafts , outdoor activities , cooking . Margy will always give you a run down on what my children have done in the day and for anxious parents like myself will send me a message to let me know how they are doing or if they are particularly enjoying an activity . I am South African and Margy has always accommodated my cultural needs and been mindful of the terms I use in my house such as being called 'mom' instead of 'mum ' . Margy goes the extra mile with not only the children she looks after , but also their parents. She makes sure that children and parents are happy and comfortable and not only builds up a rapport , she forms relationships that far outlive her terms of employment . This is clearly visible when children in comprehensive school who Margy has looked after in the years , come over to her and have a catch up. I trust Margy whole heartedly with my 3 children and would highly recommend her . Friendly , fun , trustworthy and most importantly reliable.

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by Parent on 23/07/2015

Fantastic

Ive been using Margy for years with all 3 of my daughters with my eldest approaching comprehensive school in September. It's fair to say i have never been let down on any! Margy has a lovely friendly household along with her husband and 3 children.
Many activities take place throughout the day , soft play, cooking , trips to the park, rides on the train to play centres.
Also on many occasions my children have said Margy is a better cook than myself!
Would definitely recommend always smiling and such a friendly and happy lady!!!

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by Parent on 13/07/2015

Excellent child minder

Margy has been my child minder for over 6 years , my son was 2 when he first went on a full time basis . My daughter was 5 and went after school . My son enjoyed a wide variety of activities and trip which he thoroughly enjoyed , soft play visits , painting , cooking to name a few . Margy's help with potty training him was amazing . My daughter only left Margys when she left junior school at year 6 . Both children enjoyed their time with Margy .They are very fond of her cooking. She makes very tasty home made meals ! She is very reliable. She is very approachable and has made going to work with children is much easier knowing I have a good child minder .

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by Parent on 10/07/2015

Very Happy

Margy has looked after my two children for a number of years and they have been very happy. Margy's house is very child friendly and she has a huge variety of toys for all ages within the house and her garden. Margy cooks a variety of home made meals which always look delicious and she provides a variety of delicious puddings. Margy always provides feedback on what the children have been doing and how much they have eaten etc. Margy collects my children from school which allows me to continue to work full time. The service Margy provides is excellent in all areas and I would always recommend her. I cannot say excellent service enough times.

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by Parent on 09/07/2015

Fantastic!

Margy has looked after my daughter since she was 11 months old (she is now 3 years old) and my daughter has blossomed under her care and attention. My daughter loves going to Margy's and does a variety of activities like crafts, softplay, playgroups, walks to the beach/shops/park, trips on the train etc. Margy encourages my daughter to be independent and do tasks for herself (something we are not good at!). Margy provides home cooked healthy meals and has encouraged my daughter to eat a variety of new foods. Margy is trustworthy, flexible and reliable and sends me photos of my daughter so I can see what she is doing which is always lovely to receive and is always willing to talk about my daughter's progress. Margy has a variety of toys for inside and outside which my daughter loves playing with. I cannot recommend Margy highly enough- she is fantastic and we are very lucky to have her as our childminder. (she also makes incredible biscuits and cakes which she gives out generously!)

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by Parent on 08/07/2015