Carol's Reviews

Fantastic Childminder!

My daughter settled really quickly into Carol's lovely warm and homely setting. Carol was amazing at setting up different activities for the children to do and we loved seeing the photos at the end of each day! We can't thank Carol enough for providing a rich and stimulating environment, just what our daughter needed! Thank you so much!

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by Harriet about Carol on 19/08/2020

Response by Carol on 19/08/2020:

Thank you. I have loved looking after her and I wish you all the best.

Excellent

Carol has taken superb care of our daughter these last 18 months. Every day there would be something different happening with days out, walks, craft and imaginative play to name a few activities.
We loved the themed months and felt our daughter really thrived with the individual progress plans that kept us up to date with her next steps.
Our daughter has flourished at Carol's setting and misses them all terribly (I'm now on maternity leave, hence the end of our contract) which shows how happy and settled she was.
We cannot rate her highly enough.

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by Victoria about Carol on 19/06/2017

Response by Carol on 22/08/2017:

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We all miss her as well and it was lovely to catch up with you and the new baby the other day.

So happy - we came back again!

My eldest daughter attended Carol and Emma's fulltime from when she was 9 months old but when her sister was born, she had to leave after a year of attendance due to financial concerns.
However, it was clear she missed her friends, and Carol and Emma; she was always asking after them, and so I asked if it was possible for her to do a couple of days - and luckily Carol said yes.
When I made the decision to go back to work my only worry was if they had an extra space for my younger daughter and if they could both be fulltime - again they were able to accommodate me.
There is nowhere else I would want my children to go; the variety of activities is brilliant and you truly get a standard of care that you would provide yourself at home - you can go to work and have no worries at all that your children are safe and happy. In addition they eat healthily and have trips to various places including Finkley - a total well-rounded day every day.

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by Parent about Carol on 09/10/2014

Response by Carol on 30/12/2014:

Thank you, we were very happy to have your oldest come back to us and were very pleased when you asked us to look after both of them. We enjoy having them both here and have lots of fun together.

Can not fault....

My daughter who is 2 yrs old has been going to Carol and Emma's for 3 days a week since September 2012. I can honestly say that since she has been with them both there has been a great improvement in her knowledge. Carol and Emma carry out the Early Years with all children no matter what the age which it brilliant.

Best choice ever made for our daughter

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by Parent about Carol on 21/05/2013

Response by Carol on 14/07/2013:

Thank you, it has been a pleasure looking after her

Amazing

My two children have been attending Carol and Emma's for almost 5 years now. They have been incredibly happy there!
They always have a busy day full of adventurous and exciting planned activities.
It is always a difficult decision going to work with young children but it makes it that much easier knowing that they are looking forward to a great day ahead!

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by Parent about Carol on 24/04/2013

Response by Carol on 07/05/2013:

Thank you for your kind words.
We have had lots of fun and have made many happy memories together.

Excellent Childminder

I knew immediately that I wanted my daughter to attend Carol and Emma's setting. It was a difficult decision but I had to go back to work when my child was 9 months old - when I visited Carol it was an easy choice to make. They offered settling-in sessions and my daughter loved going there from very early on. I am very sad that she will have to leave Carol and Emma's soon; they have contributed so much to her development- they do fun learning activities and I am constantly amazed at what she brings home in terms of vocabulary and experiences. Highly recommend this childcare service to anyone looking to place their child with a caring, switched-on and genuinely interested provider!

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by Parent about Carol on 19/04/2013

Response by Carol on 20/04/2013:

Thank you for your review, it has been a pleasure to look after her. The time has gone so fast and she has grown up into such a happy little girl who will make a wonderful big sister.

What more could you want

Both my son and daughter attended carol and Emmas Setting from
2009-2012.

What a nuturing and impressive setting. Carol encouraged the children with a range of different activities and even gave my son a headstart for school by beginning to introduce phonics and handwriting to the weekly timetable - My son who is in reception now goes into Year 1 for his phonics and the teacher cant believe how neat his writing is!

My children would come home full of stories of what they had done during the day and how much fun it was. From trips to finkley Down Farm, the library and indoor play areas to sports days organised by Carol and Emma at the Town park.

Carol and Emma used fun activities to explain to my children the reasons for different things. By having different topics such as Seasons and Healthy Eating they were learning useful things without even realising. By encouraging and giving them the oppourtunity to exlplore different aspects of life and how these impact on us as people has made my children intuative, responsible and best of all, caring and thoughtful young people.

I truly believe that the development and progression of my children was largely impacted by attending this setting and would highly reccommend it. I may even have to use it again if I am mad enough to have any more children!!! :-)

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by Parent about Carol on 19/04/2013

Response by Carol on 20/04/2013:

It was a pleasure to look after them and we are glad they are both doing so well at school. Thank you for a wonderful review.

Top Childminder

Carol and Emma are wonderful childminders. My son currently attends he is 2 1/2 years old and has been with them since he was 6 months old. I am expecting my second child and he/she will be attending to.
My son enjoys his time with them both, he is always so happy and full of confidence.
Highly recommend
Best choice we ever made for our son.

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by vixter35 about Carol on 19/04/2013

Response by Carol on 20/04/2013:

Thank you. We have loved having him and look forward to meeting his brother or sister very soon.