Sharron Ward's Reviews
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5 out of 5
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My son Carter has been with Sharron since August’23. Had we not have moved somewhere further away, Carter would have remained with Sharron. Carter thoroughly enjoys going to Sharron’s and often closes the door in my face when it’s time to come home lol. He often comes home with crafts and baking, trips to the park and loves interacting with her lovely dogs. He’s come on leaps and bounds since being with Sharron. Thank you so much and we will miss you. X
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Leanne
on 15/04/2024
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Sharron Ward
on 15/04/2024:
Thank you Leanne. We will miss Carter too. He’s changed so much from when he first came to me and I’m sure he will settle well within his new setting. Keep in touch x
Sharron has looked after my daughter for 5 years after school and my son for 1 year after school. She’s extremely accommodating, flexible and always has been supportive of the children’s needs.
My children have been happy in her care and love her dearly. I asked my daughter and in her words she said “she’s really fun and kind”
She’s been there when we needed her and gone above and beyond for us as a family
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Vicky
on 26/09/2023
Our daughter Rinoa has been with Sharron since June 2022, The progression that we have seen in her skills from 1 1/2 years to 2 1/2 years has been amazing. she has developed so well under her care and Sharron will always be clear and concise about what they have been doing and what they have eaten.and Rinoa always makes little things or pictures to bring home.
We couldn't have asked for better care for our daughter. Rinoa used to not want to leave mommy and daddy and now she will knock the door and walk into Sharrons home and can't wait to get in and play with her friends there. She also loves to see the dogs and really enjoys stroking them. If you need a childminder whos kind, considerate and will cater to your needs for your child then look no further.
We would have preferred to stay with Sharron over the nursery we have had to have for full time care, but unfortunately Sharron does not do Fridays :) but otherwise Sharrons care for the children she looks after is top notch. Our daughter has always had good days with her and has grown and developed so well under Sharrons care.
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Kevin
on 28/07/2023
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Sharron Ward
on 29/07/2023:
Thank you so much for your lovely words Kevin. I will be sorry to see Rinoa go. She was here 4 days a week and reduced to 2 days from January and now totally leaving my care. She has developed so well and it’s been a pleasure to see her grow in confidence and social skills. We will miss her and I know Millie our Bichon Frise will miss her cuddles too 😀
My daughter Oria came to Sharron at 10 months old as I was returning to work. I was looking for a home from home and somewhere that would replicate her sleep schedule which I’d worked hard to put in place for her and Sharron was more than accommodating. Sharron understood my anxiety over leaving Oria for the first time but I needn’t have been anxious at all because Oria was absolutely fine once she settled in. Oria has developed so much under Sharron’s care and I can’t thank her enough. Highly recommend!
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Rachael
on 04/06/2023
Our daughter Rinoa has been with Sharron since June 2022, The progression that we have seen in her skills from 1 1/2 years to 2 years has been amazing. she has developed so well under her care and Sharron will always be clear and concise about what they have been doing and what they have eaten.
We couldn't have asked for better care for our daughter. Rinoa used to not want to leave mommy and daddy and now she will knock the door and walk into Sharrons home and can't wait to get in and play with her friends there. She also loves to see the dogs and really enjoys stroking them. If you need a childminder whos kind, considerate and will cater to your needs for your child then look no further. Sharron is the one for you!.
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Kevin
on 15/12/2022
Our daughter started with Sharron in June 2020 at the age of 4.
She was due to start in the September 2020 when she was starting school and we required before and after school care.
When our daughter's nursery decided not to open in June 2020 and I was due back work, we asked Sharron if she would have our daughter sooner than initially requested. Sharron was more than happy to help us out and care for our daughter for 3 full days a week, until she started school. Sharron made the whole induction process and form filling so easy for us, while also abiding by Covid restrictions at the time.
Since starting in June 2020, our daughter throughly enjoys attending Sharron's and she enjoys all the engaging activities Sharron provides.
Our daughter is a fuzzy eater but this is no problem for Sharron she will provide meals that she know's our daughter will eat, but also encouraging her to try new meals. A lovely, caring and kind childminder who our daughter loves 😊
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Louise
on 26/06/2022
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Sharron Ward
on 26/06/2022:
Thank you Louise! I shall miss having Gracie around and her non stop chat and happy character, but I know I will still see her and you regularly on the school playground. Have a well earned rest in your career break and enjoy it while you can.
Our daughter started going to Sharon’s when she was 7 months old, I was really nervous and Sharron put us at ease straight away. Our daughter takes a while to warm up to people but with Sharron it felt like it happened quickly - now my daughter is 18 months old and welcomes Sharron with open arms and a huge smile every morning which is so lovely to see.
Sharron has a beautiful home which I know for our daughter feels like a ‘home from home’. Not only does Sharron clearly have brilliant relationships with all the children she looks after, her family are also warm and welcoming and have developed amazing relationships with our daughter too. Her son is a natural with the children too, it is really nice to see him speaking and playing with the children when we pick her up! It really feels like a family environment which our daughter has been welcomed in to.
Sharron’s communication is brilliant we always feel well informed about how our daughter’s day has gone and the wide variety of activities she has been doing.
We couldn’t recommend Sharron highly enough - she has given our daughter the best start in life and made going back to work a lot easier than I thought it would be!
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Lredding
on 12/06/2022
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Sharron Ward
on 13/06/2022:
Thank you Lily for such a lovely review. Myself, my family and the other children that come to me will miss her so much. X
If you are looking for someone to look after your child and have that 'home from home' environment then Sharron's house is a lovely place for them. Sharron's family are so welcoming and do their very best to make children as comfortable and settled as possible. She is clear on her communication with you and made some fantastic hot dinners for my son, which he fully enjoyed !
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Pantling
on 05/04/2022
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Sharron Ward
on 05/04/2022:
Thank you so much for your lovely review Jo. Will miss him a lot xx
My eldest Son attended Sharron's before and after school and absolutely loved it there.
Sharron is an excellent childcare provider, but what makes her special is that you feel like your child is a part of her family.
A very welcoming home with great activities outdoors and indoors for the children. Also my son was a big fan of Sharron's home cooked meals.
I would highly recommend Sharron for anyone looking for Childcare in the area.
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Jodi
on 17/06/2021
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Sharron Ward
on 17/06/2021:
Thank you so much for those lovely kind words Jodi. I have missed him a lot due to Covid circumstances but at least I still see him on the school run. Xx
My daughter Matilda has been with Sharron since she was 8 months old, with my Son I always struggled to find a childcare provider thats made me feel 100% happy and confident that he was getting the support and 1-2-1 development he needed. So when it came to Matilda I wanted to make sure we got it 100% right.
We met with Sharron who made us feel welcome, she talked us through how she worked ect, we felt confident that Matilda would be happy in her childcare setting.
Matilda is now 4 and is starting school in September and its really sad that she will be leaving, Sharron has really developed and supported Matilda which I think you'd loose in a nursery setting as there is no 1-2-1 time or smaller group learning.
She treats Tilly like one of the family and she loves being there.
I wouldn't hesitate in recommending Sharron, she has been great for Matilda and has been really flexible and adapted hours where needed to support through my transition with setting up a new business.
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Nicole
on 20/05/2021
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Sharron Ward
on 20/05/2021:
Thank you so much Nicole for such a lovely review. I will miss Tilly so very much xxx
Our son has been with Sharron for 3 years following an unpleasant experience in a formal nursery environment. We were welcomed into her family home where it has been associated as home away from home for 3 years.
The range of activities and care Sharron provides is second to none and she continually went above and beyond to make the experience a fun and engaging one.
Our son has developed by learning through play whilst following the early years curriculum guidelines.
The personal touches have all been greatly appreciated from homemade cards, presents, drawings and crafts whilst also providing a daily diary of our sons record which we treasure.
On behalf of our son and us all we would like to Thankyou for welcoming, supporting and encouraging him as one of your own.
It goes without fail that we undoubtedly will miss you but equally know this is not goodbye.
As parents we highly recommend Sharron to all looking for a childminder locally.
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Rebecca
on 29/04/2021
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Sharron Ward
on 05/04/2022:
Thank you Rebecca. I miss Jakob so much and hope he’s enjoying school life as much as he did here. Xx
Sharron has looked after both of my children and they absolutely loved their time there, Sharron used to take my eldest daughter to school and my youngest all day, her care is the best around, my youngest daughter was very funny with different people at first but settled straight away and even asked to go on weekends, she had lots of fun trips and outings over the years, as a family we were very sad to say goodbye but will remain in contact forever, Sharron became a friend not just a childminder! Sharron goes above and beyond to accommodate the children. The learning journey Sharron provides is amazing, full of pictures, comments and art work that you can treasure forever! Sharron and her family are amazing! It’s definitely home from home, I would recommend to everyone!
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Amie26
on 06/09/2020
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Sharron Ward
on 05/10/2020:
Thank you for your lovely words Amie. I am missing you all already 😢. Definitely will stay in touch xx
Sharron has looked after our children, aged 9 and 6, for 5 years where she provided a safe and happy environment for them to be whilst we were at work.
During this period of time, my son was diagnosed with both a peanut allergy and also a gluten intolerance. This did not phase Sharron who not only was already epipen trained but also willing to adapt menus so that he could enjoy the same meals as the other children in her care.
The children really enjoyed the time that they spent at Sharron's and we are most grateful for all of her support during the early years of the children's schooling.
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Amanda E
on 21/06/2019
Our daughter has been with Sharron for around 2 years and we could not be happier with what she does for our family. Our daughter loves Sharron and her family (including the four-legged members!) and my wife and I get on extremely well with her too. She is very down to earth, professional and straightforward to deal with and all her communications are very clear and efficient. The setting (her house) is clean and tidy and very well set up for the children. Sharron is fantastic with the children as she has a great personality and she is always finding fun things to do with them. She is not one of those childminders who makes the children fit in around her life, as Sharron makes the children her number one priority and fits her life around them. We feel so lucky to have found Sharron and to have secured a place with her for our daughter as I know she is in high demand and such places are like gold dust. If you are looking for the perfect childminder, look no further!
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on 25/10/2017
My daughter has be going to Sharron since Feb 2014. As soon as my daughter entered her house she felt instantly comfortable and was able to leave my side and explore(something she rarely did elsewhere).
Sharron has always supported and aided my daughters development. She provides fantastic every day care, but also the activities and trips provided I feel have brought my daughter on even more.
Sharron's learning journeys are also something to be admired. It is great to see all the things that my daughter has been doing when I am not around, with pictures and photographs. The detail in them is fantastic.
I would defiantly recommend Sharron to anyone looking for childcare. Sharron is more than just a Childminder. My daughter absolutely loves her.
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on 12/07/2017
We moved from using another childminder in the village during the summer before our daughter started school. What could have been a traumatic time for our daughter turned out to be one of the best summers ever. It is testament to Sharron that our daughter settled in so quickly and without stress.
Sharron is brilliant with the children and provides a top notch service. She is approachable, supportive, organised and provides a safe haven for the children to have lots of fun. During the holidays Sharron always has lots of activities planned and she thinks outside the box! Last summer she took our daughter to the park regularly... Visited the Coventry Motor Museum, Conkers and West Midlands Safari Park.
We've been using Sharron's services for two years now and I've got no hesitation in recommending her as the perfect person to trust with the welfare of your treasured children whilst you are at work. She is the best!
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on 11/07/2017
My little boy started with Sharron Sept 2012 at 13 months old until he started school in sept 2015. From the very first time he met her he settled straight away and this was because it felt like home from home. Sharron is caring, compassionate and treats all the children as if they were her own. Reuben loved all the activities that they did whether it was attending toddler groups, having days out or even doing arts and crafts, cooking and playing games at Sharrons home with all the children especially Sharrons own children who Reuben adores. I loved that Sharron filled out a daily diary of all the things Reuben had done and whether he had eaten well, napped well etc. Sharron also fills out a learning journal which includes photos of things they are doing, pictures/drawings they have done and how they are meeting their milestones which I found invaluable as a parent. This learning journal was then shared with the local playgroup which Reuben attended so they could have an insight into what he likes and dislikes and what milestones he has achieved. I found this made his transition to playgroup a lot easier. When Reuben started school we were all sad that our time had come to an end with Sharron. We could not have asked for a better childminder who even now will let me know when she has space in the school
Holidays to see if Reuben would like to go,
which of course he jumps at the chance. I would highly recommend Sharron to anyone who's looking for a childminder.
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on 28/06/2017
Sharron was the child minder for my daughter Frankie from November 2015 until January 2017. Frankie was 2 years and 9 months old when she first started going to Sharron’s and attended full time. She settled in immediately and was always excited to go to Sharron’s. Despite always being reluctant to have a nap, Sharron somehow managed to get her to nap without issue from the first day.
Frankie had 3 meals a day at Sharron’s house and I was always happy that she was well fed and enjoyed having family meals at the table, reinforcing appropriate manners and meal time behaviour.
Frankie enjoyed regularly attending tots groups with Sharron, which helped develop her social skills and confidence. Creative play was a regular occurrence whilst at Sharron’s house, and Frankie often came home with some weird and wonderful creations which she was very proud of. Sharron organised a variety of activities, such as baking and making a fairy garden. Frankie loves to play outside and with Sharron this was frequently indulged with her garden full of toys, and many trips to various parks.
When Frankie started pre-school, Sharron dropped her off and picked her up which has allowed Frankie to make friends that she will attend school with.
When it came to potty training, Sharron happily coordinated our approach to ensure it was not a stressful time for Frankie.
It has always been obvious to me that Sharron cares deeply for Frankie, and all of the children in her care. I have only stopped using her as a child minder as I am now on maternity leave and Frankie is at home with me. Frankie will hopefully be attending the school in Sapcote, which unfortunately means we will have to make alternative arrangements for wrap around care if and when I return to work. If we lived in Stoney Stanton and Frankie was going to attend Manorfield Primary School, I would have already reserved a place with Sharron for wrap around care for Frankie, and also full time care my new daughter.
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on 26/06/2017
Sharron provides a great home from home setting for my 7 year old daughter and 4 year old son. Giving them breakfast, taking them to and from playgroup and school- it's invaluable having someone who can take on this role whilst my husband and I are at work. I can also use my 15 hours (soon to be 30) funding with Sharron as well as my childcare vouchers which is great! The kids look forward to going to Sharron's house- she has a fabulous garden with lots of activities for the children and come rain or shine she always has something planned for them. Last year in the Summer holidays she even took them to West Midlands Safari Park! Supportive and kind with nothing but the best interests of the children at heart, I would have no hesitation in recommending Sharron to any parent looking for a stable and happy environment for their child.
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Amanda E
on 14/06/2017
