Little_L's Reviews

Awful

My daughter was with this childminder for 2.5 months. October 2024 - During this she was constantly sent home "unwell" then not unwell when home. We was never updated on any playgroup addresses. My daughter had a packed lunch to which she said she wasn't allowed foods within that packed lunch. She was made to feel uncomfortable by other children within the setting and not addressed when mentioned to childminder. In the 2.5 months I had 1 lot of photos sent through. On 5 occasions sent home with a full nappy.

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by Devon on 28/01/2025

Response by little_l on 28/01/2025:

Devon, many thanks for your review, I appreciate you taking the time to outline your perceived grievances. I think it is only fair that I address these to clear up some inaccuracies in your complaint.
• Your request for playgroup addresses was responded to within the space of 4 hours.
• No food was ever withheld from your child – any leftovers from packed lunches are sent home so parents can see what has / has not been consumed.
• The only complaint regarding other children that you voiced to me was received on the day you withdrew her from my care following her needing early collection due to illness. I addressed your concerns regarding this via message shortly afterwards.
• In the 2 months your child attended you received over 80 photographs of our various outings and activities. These included trips to the theatre, parks, playgroups, the library, the Hindu temple, plus multiple from my house and garden where we enjoyed planting Spring bulbs, playing in our mud kitchen, on the swings, seesaw and feeding ducks at the country park.
• I encouraged and supported your child during her short time with us to become familiar with potty training as I do with any child who is able to communicate their self-care needs. I check each child’s nappy routinely throughout the day and again shortly before their usual collection time and change as required. If you had concerns regarding the fullness of her nappy it would have been much more beneficial of you to address these with me whilst she was still in my care so I could work with you to overcome the issue.

I hope I have addressed all of your concerns and that your daughter is continuing to grow into the confident, funny, inquisitive and inspiring young lady we thoroughly enjoyed welcoming at our setting. She is still talked about amongst her little friends here and we will miss watching her develop further, we wish you all the best. Many thanks.

Best childminder I have ever found

I found Karen using the Childcare website as I was looking for a suitable childminder to fit around mine and my husband’s work.

My son immediately felt comfortable and at home when we first went to see Karen, after getting to know how everything works and what would be expected, that’s when I knew that he would fit right in.

It has been almost 4 months now and he has come on all leaps and bounds. Karen is very flexible and is always helping out at the last minute if I have a shift change or if I need someone to mind my son in an emergency.

He enjoys and always looks forward to going to Karen’s and playing with her two girls who are the most lovely and kind children. She does a brilliant job and always goes out of her way to help in any way she can.

We cannot thank you enough!

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by Paula92 on 17/02/2019

Fantastic

Karen was a fantastic discovery, although our time was only a short with her as that's all I needed. My little boy loved the time they spent together. Karen took time to find out about him and what he enjoyed and tailored the activities to suit his interests. One day they did baking another day it was his birthday and they made party hats. We even got a little keepsake at the end of our time with lots of pictures of the things my little boy had done as well as a lovely junk model robot (Called Karen) that they had both made on his last day.
Karen is always happy, very approachable and knowledgeable.

I will be sure to make her the first person I contact and recommend in the future for any childminding needs.

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by Chelle l on 19/09/2016

Wonderful mum, wonderful friend, wonderful babysit

I met Karen at Penrith Drive Children's Centre back when our little ones were newborns! She has become one of my closest friends and is a brilliant mum to her amazing little girl.

We have had many a play date and my little boy loves her! She is very friendly, approachable, kind and considerate and I would have absolutely no concerns in her childminding my little boy, which I am hoping she will do should I need to work extra hours and/or my nursery is fully booked.

I have seen Karen work through her childminding course with determination and confidence, and that combined with her super mummy powers makes one very inspirational lady!!

Well done Karen and good luck!!!

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by Parent on 20/01/2016