Carolina
Childminder in Fleet (also available for babysitting)
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Female Member since Aug 2017 Last Updated Aug 2021 Last Login 04 Nov 2024
My Summary
About Me
I live in non-smoking house with my husband and two girls 11& 8 I am Ofsted Registered Childminder. I have been in childcare for 15 years, starting as a nanny/ babysitter and now childminding. I am energetic, caring and trustworthy person with positive attitude. I care about children's safety and learning development. My Setting is warm and friendly place with lots of toys for kids. I like to plan challenging and enjoyable experience for children.
I provide active life for kids in my care:
-soft play
-local parks
-toddler groups
-visit the Library
I speak English, Polish and basic Spanish.
My Experience
I have had 15 years experience. I have looked after my friends and relatives children. As well as looking after my own children.
My Qualifications
Childminding Course
Paediatric First Aid
Universal Safeguarding
Food Hygine level 2
My Availability
From Monday to Friday.
Drop and pick up - Holy Family School
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| Before School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Morning | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Afternoon | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| After School | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Evening | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no |
| Overnight | no | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Last Updated: 07/07/2021 | |||||||
My Fees
- Babysitting from £5.00 per hour
- Childminding from £5.00 per hour
My Local Schools
- I provide drop offs and pick ups at Velmead Junior School
My Ofsted Inspections
The inspection grades below have been obtained from the Ofsted website based upon the registration number the childminder has provided to us. You should verify this information yourself prior to using the childminder.
My Documents
- Ofsted Certificate (added 03/09/2023)
- UK Passport (added 03/09/2023)
- DBS Check (added 03/09/2023)
Reviews
Below are the latest reviews for Carolina. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk users and not of Childcare.co.uk. Parents must carry out their own checks and references on childcare providers to ensure that they are completely happy before enaging in the use of their services.
Like most first time mums who had to go back to work I was very nervous about leaving my child. I knew that I wanted my son Ali to be in a family/home setting and visited multiple childminder's settings before I decided to go with Karolina, and I can say with confidence and without exaggaration that this was one of the best decisions I have made in life.
The moment we stepped in at her home with my son, (9months) for the first time, we instantly felt welcome, Ali was smiling and felt relaxed. Karolina's home was spotless clean.
For the past nearly 3 years, Ali developed immensly at her care. She encourages age appropriate activities for the kids, and her approach is tailored for each kid.
Karolina has great attention to detail, she has great routine for the kids, she takes them to playgroups, softplay, library and parks. She send lovely pics during the day and very happy to take extra time to talk through child's development, questions and concerns.
Knowing Karolina was one of the main reasons I have a second baby now :) knowing there is someone who I can trust my babies. Now my son started a preschool and little daughter is attenting her setting and she loves it there too.
I would whole heartefly reccomend Karolina's services to anyone.
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Our son has been with Karolina from 18 month to 3 years old. It is sad to see our boy leaving but we have started with our daughter as well, so very glad to continue to use Karolina’s services.
Karolina is a fantastic childminder with great care and love for children she looks after. She was very attentive for our son’s development and used games, techniques and methods to help him learn all the skills as he grew. She has kept us informed on every detail as well and gave us tips on what to do at home as well. Great pictures & videos everyday which showed us our little boys’ activities. Her setting is always spotless clean, lots of toys and books and a great calm atmosphere.
We couldn’t be happier with Karolina and again glad to say that we are not saying goodbye and happy to continue receiving the same great care with our daughter.
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There are no words to express how grateful we are to have had the opportunity for our son to spend 2 years with Carolina! Leaving only to start reception Jack has grown and learnt so much more than I could have imagined! Carolina invested many hours teaching Jack emotional regulating skills and academics so that we more than are confident he will have an easier transition to reception year.
We consistently received feedback on his progress, development and information about all stages of his learning. All his education and progress’s been well documented and effectively communicated with us.
Carolina has proven to be patience, understanding, nurturing and reliable!
I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending this amazing childminder!
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My son has been looked after by Karolina since he was 20 months old and has recently moved to a preschool at 3 years old. I cannot thank Karolina enough. Not once has she let us down.
Karolina’s setting is calm and inviting, filled with many toys that encourage open ended creative play. She plans activities around the interests and developmental milestones of each child helping them to learn through play.
Everything is taken care of; lots of singing and reading, arts and crafts, regular photo and video updates so we get to see all the fun things that V has been up to each day together with his friends. The children spend a lot of time outdoors in her garden, parks and canal walks. My son also enjoyed going to the library, toddler groups and softplay too.
Karolina celebrates birthdays and other occasions with the kids, and they enjoy the party food, singing and dancing.
At drop off and pick up every day, Karolina was always available to chat through any concerns that I might have had regarding my son, as well as open to discuss any general queries that I might have had regarding development etc.
Karolina offers great flexibility too, which is perfect for us as schedules can change at relatively short notice.
V loved it there, he was engaged, he learned lots and he developed into a polite, caring, intelligent little boy.
If you are looking for a childminder I can not recommend Karolina strongly enough. My son still asks to go to Karolina’s!
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Karolina has been childminding my son Artur since he was 6 month old. She looks after him for 5 days each week.
I have been extremely happy with the care Artur has received, and the great progress he has made whilst in Karolina’s care. Karolina’s home is always welcoming, clean and well organised and Artur has great fun playing with all the toys available and with the other children in her care. Beyond all this though, it is Karolina is warm and friendly but no nonsense approach which sets her apart from other childminders i have experienced.
She provides a wide, fun range of activities including plenty of outdoor exercise. Karolina is a great communicator and has no trouble in gaining Artur’s confidence and therefore encouraging good behaviour and kindness and compassion to others, both skills which are important to us at home. When he is hurt or feeling under the weather I know that he feels happy to be comforted by her and I am confident that she can administer either first aid or medication following all the correct procedures and completing the necessary records to ensure his health and safety.
Although I provide Artur’s food each day I know that she will provide healthy snacks such as fruit and vegetables if he is exceptionally hungry or keen to eat what the older children are eating. I am also aware that Karolina ensures good personal hygiene in encouraging all the children to wash their hands before eating and after using the toilet. Karolina is updating me what my son has done each day.
All in all I am thoroughly happy with the level of care Artur receives and I’m certain that being in such a positive and happy environment is helping him develop into a confident and self assured little boy.
I would absolutely recommend Karolina as a great and reliable childminder.
Kasia & Arturek ❤️
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