Carolyn0

Absolutely amazing- cannot recommend enough!

Carolyn has had my little one since she was 10 months old. As a new mum I was absolutely terrified to go back to work and for my little girl to be without me. However, Carolyn made me feel so at ease that over time and excellent communication I’ve not had any worries and I go to work with the knowledge she is safe, stimulated and well looked after. Rosie absolutely adores Carolyn, she strolls on in, in the mornings with a smile on her face and gives her a big hug. She has made Rosie feel loved and right at home. I know when another baby arrives Carolyn will be number 1 on my list. Her caring nature has really made going to work so much easier. I cannot recommend her enough!

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by GraceEP6 about CAROLYN0 on 16/07/2023

Outstanding childminder - highly recommended

Carolyn was the first childminder I met after searching for some help as I transitioned back to work. I had two under two that I was looking for places for (so my criteria was high - especially as it was my first time using a childminder). I was a worried mum about parting with my children, and nervous I wouldn’t ask the right questions. Well, I needn’t have worried. The minute we went to her home I could see how happy my babies were, and they loved the spaces she has for the children. I knew straightaway there was no point visiting others as I had struck gold. Carolyn took the time to answer my (numerous) questions and has done so ever since.

I’ve used Carolyn for quite some time now, and I have to say, she’s become like my wingwoman. My children are happy and well cared for, and she is SO lovely and caring - I wish I could articulate how incredible she is but words don’t quite cut it. She has helped me out and made such a positive impact on my life and working I’ll forever be grateful.

My children are taken out to places to have fun, I feel mum guilt for not being able to do, and I love hearing their stories when they come home. They speak to Carolyn so warmly, and always make me smile when they show me what they have learnt or give me cards they have made. My daughter isn’t particularly affectionate, and can be standoffish with people, but the bond she has with Carolyn is unique - cuddles, laughs, and being mischievous (in the best sense). Both children have developed so much under her care, I am so proud!

If you have read until now, good work! I honestly could go on all day praising Carolyn. I would happily recommend her to anyone looking for a professional to look after their little ones. As you can tell I am truly going to miss her, as will the children.

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by hlj about CAROLYN0 on 21/07/2022

OUTSTANDING CHILDMINDER

My little girl has just left the care of Carolyn (to start primary school) where she has been since she was 6 months old. After visiting Carolyn and her home for the first time, I was convinced that my daughter would be well-cared for, nurtured and most importantly safe. I did not even visit any other providers. Carolyn's safe guarding measures alone made me feel very assured. Her home very quickly became my daughter's 2nd home and her favourite days were 'Carolyn days'. Carolyn's home is immaculately clean and the playroom well resourced to aid a child's development. Everyday Carolyn took my daughter out on a visit, whether that was to the park, nature trail, library, rhyme time and many more places. She encourages the children she cares for to form friendships and they enjoy each others company, as well as learning new skills from Carolyn such as sharing and turn taking. She has clear boundaries with all children in her care and she encourages manners and positive behaviour.

During the last 4 years, the care Carolyn has given to my daughter but also support to me as a mum has been outstanding. Carolyn nurtures children and provides exceptional pastoral care as well as focusing on the areas of learning required. Reports were written on my daughters development at the relevant times. Carolyn is flexible and in regular communication, sending daily pictures of my daughter's day. She is supportive and helpful, always having the child's best interests at heart and often offers her advice (e.g. on toilet training, weening,) which is invaluable due to her experience of working with children. She gets to know each child extremely well.

My daughter has left Carolyn now to start school this September but I will definitely continue to use her services in the holidays if needed. I cannot recommend her highly enough.

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by katmatt4 about CAROLYN0 on 02/08/2021

Loving excellent childcare

My son have been with Carolyn since he was 1 and absolutely loves it. It is truly his home away from home. Carolyn is very reliable and truly cares for the kids in her care and I cannot recommend her enough as my son did not settle anywhere as well as he did with her. The setting is always well kept and Carolyn keeps me updated with my son and his day x

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by Sue2003 about CAROLYN0 on 16/10/2020

Brilliant

My son was looked after by Carolyn for almost two years I couldn’t have wished for a better lady to leave him with, she is very friendly and so good with the children. He loved going there, she would regularly take him out to soft play and the park and would send me photos all the time of him so I knew what he was doing and he was ok, she tried her best to be accommodating as I work on a flexible rota, I honestly don’t feel I could have found anyone better to look after my son. I felt very comfortable leaving him there.

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by Amy about CAROLYN0 on 29/03/2020