Carol and Libbie (C&L) childminded our son for nearly 6 months before he started school. They looked after him 3 days a week.

We were extremely happy with the care our little boy (M) received, and the great progress he made whilst in their care. C&L’s home was always welcoming, clean and well organised and M had great fun playing with all the toys available and with the other children in their care. Beyond all this though, its C&L’s warm and friendly but no nonsense approach which sets them apart from other childminders or nurseries we have experienced.

C&L provided a varied, fun range of activities including plenty of outdoor exercise. I know M absolutely enjoyed sand and water play, drawing and sticking, reading and puzzles as well as outings to the park, trips to feed the ducks and walks in the woods.

C&L both are great communicators and had no trouble in gaining M’s confidence and therefore encouraging good behaviour and kindness and compassion to others, both skills which were important to us at home. Whenever M stepped outside his boundaries they responded with firm but kind discipline explaining what is right and wrong which he understood. Whenever he was hurt or feeling under the weather I knew that M would be happy to be comforted by C&L’s and I was confident that they can administer either first aid or medication following all the correct procedures and completing the necessary records to ensure his health and safety.

C&L also provided healthy dinners and snacks such as fruit and rice cakes if kids are hungry or keen to eat. I am also aware that C&L ensured good personal hygiene in encouraging all the children to wash their hands before eating and after using the toilet. I’m sure that it is this practice together with the cleanliness of our home which has ensured that M has remained healthy and bug free for the last 6 months.

C&L completed a diary detailing what M had done each day. From that I had a complete picture of his whole day including what he had eaten, how long he had slept and all his activities. This helped me to feel involved with his care and that I can talk to him about his day.

All in all I was thoroughly happy with the level of care M received and I’m certain that being in such a positive and happy environment had definitely helped him develop into a confident and self-assured little boy at school.

I would absolutely recommend C&L as a great and reliable childminders. Hope this helps any parent who is wishing to leave their little angel in Carol and Libbie’s hands.

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