Serena's Reviews

A true blessing, wonderful childminder

My daughter has been attending Hazel’s setting for over a month now and I am truly thankful for her service so far. When I first visited Little Achievers Croydon, I was impressed by the setting, I could see that my daughter would have the best of both worlds, a homely environment but a good balance for learning with many educational resources and toys that she would enjoy just as she does in the school setting. My daughter has had a wonderful and enriching time under Hazel’s care. Hazel, as a provider, exhibits patience, compassion, and professionalism and has a genuine outward passion for providing children with rich learning opportunities and a safe environment to do so. Having an outdoorsy kind of child who loves any opportunity to explore and go on trips, Hazel frequently engages the children in her setting with activities outdoors as well as indoors, allowing for a diverse and exciting experience with each visit. In just this short period she has already enjoyed a trip to the farm, and many visits to the local parks, exploring nature and feeding wildlife, which my daughter loves. Hazel frequently updates me on my daughter's progress in learning, and what activities she is engaging in with videos and photos which keeps me at peace and filled with joy while I am at work giving me trust that my child is in good hands.
I feel blessed to have found Hazel and I am completely satisfied with the care currently provided for my child.

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by Serena about Hazel on 18/06/2024

Response by Hazel on 18/06/2024:

Thank you for your wonderful review. Your kind words mean a lot to me, and I'm thrilled to hear that you and your daughter are happy with the care provided at Little Achievers Croydon Childcare. It's a joy to have her with us, and I'm delighted to see her thriving in the nurturing and educational environment I aim to create.

I find your daughter's enthusiasm for outdoor activities truly inspiring, and I love providing her with diverse experiences that encourage exploration and learning. I'm glad that the regular updates bring you peace of mind and happiness while you're at work; maintaining clear communication with all parents is a top priority for me.

Thank you again for trusting me with your daughter's care. Being a part of her growth and development is a privilege, and I look forward to many more enriching experiences together.

Exit review: Excellent care, sad to leave!

My daughter spent 4 and a half months in the care of Hazel, and we are truly sad to say goodbye now that she has started school full time! We were truly blessed to have Hazel come into our lives and give such impeccable care and dedication. Hazels level of passion that was exhibited each day my daughter was in her care, was shown through her unwavering commitment to enrich my daughter’s learning and experience, through activities and outings. Each week was filled with joy, be it an outing to the beach or a trip to a Lavender field! I am grateful to have my daughter have the opportunity to have experienced new places during a time where I am unable to take her. As mentioned in my previous review , my daughter is outdoorsy and the diversity of activities kept her stimulated and happy throughout the summer. I also loved how each outing linked back to the learning focus that the children were doing. The level of professionalism and structure prepared my daughter well for her transition into school and I am happy to have found a setting that is able to follow a similar care structure that could help prepare my child for the next chapter, this was important to me.

My daughter was able to work on some important skills for her age group, such as cutting, writing her name and practicing her phonics. She was able to gain more focus and the practice greatly improved her skills during her time she spent in the setting, I feel assured that my daughter will have the level of preparedness I was keen for her to have when starting school. The combination of school and homely environment allowed my daughter to feel secure and comfortable, engaged and challenged. She was able to nap after a long morning of activities, which was helpful to her, as she was still getting used to long days. And the introduction to new foods helped to open her pallet and mind to trying new cuisine.

Looking back on all the photos over the summer to see just how blessed of an experience she was able to have leaves me deeply grateful and thankful to know my daughter did not lack in keeping her mind engaged and her interests inspired. Farm, zoo, beach , splash park, lavender field were just some of the outings she was able to enjoy and the smile on my daughter’s face showed me just how contented she was with each day in Hazel’s care , be it indoors or outdoors. I was completely satisfied with the care provided for my daughter and we have hopes that she will be able to continue to have some time during the holiday periods. Thank you Hazel for all your support!

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by Serena about Hazel on 24/09/2024

Response by Hazel on 24/09/2024:

Thank you so much for your heartfelt and thoughtful review. It was truly a joy and privilege to care for your daughter during her time with us. Seeing her grow, learn, and thrive through our activities and outings brought me so much happiness. I'm incredibly grateful for the trust you placed in me, and I'm thrilled that she was able to experience such a rich and fulfilling summer.

Your daughter’s curiosity and love for the outdoors made every trip, whether to the beach, lavender fields, or the farm, even more special. It's wonderful to hear that the outings and activities not only brought her joy but also supported her learning and skill development in such meaningful ways. Preparing her for her next steps into school was always a priority, and it’s great to know that she felt secure and engaged while developing those important skills.

I’m so glad that the blend of structure, learning, and a homely environment helped her feel comfortable while also challenging her to grow. It was a pleasure introducing her to new experiences and foods, and watching her embrace each new day with such enthusiasm was incredibly rewarding.

I will truly miss her, but I’m excited about the new adventures she’ll embark on in school. I would love to welcome her back during the holidays and continue supporting her as she grows. Thank you again for your kind words and for allowing me to be part of your daughter's journey!