Care4Kiddies's Reviews
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5 out of 5
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This childminder consistently receives glowing 5-star reviews from parents. She is described as caring, professional, and flexible, providing a safe, educational, and fun environment. Children are said to love attending and often view it as a second home. Parents praise the childminder's communication, reliability, and positive impact on their children's development and confidence. Many express gratitude for finding such high-quality care.
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Below are the latest reviews for Care4Kiddies. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk members 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.
I have twin daughters who have been going to Karlie since they were 1. Karlie made the settling in process easy and was able to put my mind at rest (anxious Mum). I cannot explain how much my girls LOVE going to Karlie's. They have come on so well since going. Both have so much confidence, when they get to the door, 9 times out of 10 they just walk on in without even a goodbye. It's like their 2nd home! Karlie keeps the girls busy all day with lots of different activities, there is always such variety. My girls have been so happy there and the only reason they are leaving is because we are moving to a new town. I say to everyone, "if I could take the childminder with me, I would!". I honestly don't think we will find a childcare provider like this again. Karlie is amazing at what she does. Thank you so so much for everything you have done for my girls.
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Danielle
on 25/10/2023
Our daughter has been going to Karlie's since she was 13 months old, and she is now just about to turn 3. We have not been disappointed at all, from never leaving our daughter with anyone before, she now doesn’t look back when we drop her off, she runs in with such confidence.
When we collect her, she is able to tell us all the different activities she has done that day, which cover such a broad range, they are always so busy.
She has come on so much. Karlie is very flexible and will try to always accommodate any needs you may have. We have already booked in our 3 week old son for when he is 9 months. Would highly recommend to anyone. Am so pleased we found her to look after our daughter, and son in the near future.
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Katie
on 23/09/2021
Our daughter started with Karlie a few months ago and it’s safe to say Karlie is her favourite person!
Karlie is so caring for our daughter and our little one is always so happy to see Karlie. She basically jumps into her arms and waves me off as soon as I drop her off.
She has been so accommodating when we have asked for extra days for care and nothing ever seems to be any trouble for her.
Would 100% recommend Karlie to anyone and we are so lucky to have such a caring and loving childminder taking care of our little girl :)
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on 23/09/2021
Alfie has been going to Karlie now for nearly a year altogether I believe and she is honestly amazing! She's very flexible and my little boy was so shy until he met her and has now come out of his shell! I could go on for hours but overall I am incredibly pleased with the care my son has received!
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on 01/03/2019
I have known Karlie a long time, since looking after my now almost 9 year old from 2 years old.
Karlie was amazing at helping us out with constant work time changes, she did everything f she could to accommodate our needs and will always be so grateful for allowing us to do the jobs we did.
Her development came on leaps and bounds & she loved going. We both felt so happy leaving her with somebody she loved and trusted.
Thank you Karlie for making sadies early years a beeeze (and for putting up with that sass & appetite!!) xx
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Monyella
on 16/07/2018
I am a first time mum and was very upset about having to go back to work and leave my little girl. I cried on the way to meet Karlie but when I got there she made me feel so comfortable! I left karlie's house feeling confident and happy to leave Lilly with her (which is a miracle!) I got in the car and turned to my partner and said "we've found our child minder!"
Lilly has been with Karlie now for three months and Lilly absolutely loves It! She gets excited and greets karlie every morning with a huge smile - I don't think I could have faced going back to work if Lilly didn't enjoy going!
Lilly has developed so much since going that I can only put this down to karlie and the children she has there, with Lilly being my first and only child she doesn't get to socialise much.
I love the fact that karlie keeps in contact with both me and my partner through WhatsApp so we always hear how Lilly is doing, my partner and I even share development milestones with her when Lilly is at home - for example Lilly walked for the first time today and straight away I sent karlie a video, she was just as excited as I was! Along with this karlie keeps a daily diary detailing absolutely everything from how Lilly's behaving, the things she does, the food she eats, to how long she's napped or how many nappies she's gone through that day.
I honestly don't know how we would have coped without karlie and her amazing children (who are lovely and exceptionally polite and sweet) I don't consider karlie our child minder anymore, she's our family friend.
I would - and have recommended - karlie to anyone looking for a child minder.
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Terri
on 10/04/2018
I work full time and going back to work leaving your little one was very dreadful for me... but thanks to karlie.. she is the BEST childminder one can have. She is very caring, flexible and reliable. I never had to worry about my lil one once I dropped him with karlie( which I couldn’t do in past with other child minders) he likes going there, eats and plays better with her than at home. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for Childminder that they can trust 100percent
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Ankita
on 10/04/2018
Kharlie is truly amazing she had my 3 child and did lots of activities with them they always very happy to go had a great time she was always very flexible
I would highly recommend kharlie to any one
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on 08/02/2018
I cannot speak highly enough of Karlie. She has looked after my daughter for over 3 years now and I have never had any doubt that my daughter is in the best possible hands. I resisted having a child minder for a long time but when it became a necessity I knew from my first meeting with Karlie that I choosing her would be the absolutely right decision.
She is utterly professional but also so approachable and warm. My daughter was happy with Karlie from the outset and I have complete peace of mind when she is there.
I would recommend her without hesitation to anyone looking for childcare.
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on 21/09/2017
Karlie has been childminding my son for the past four years now my son absolutely loves being with her, Karlie has always gone the extra mile, he enjoys her food, helping out with last-minute hiccups, making my son feel special on his birthday while I was at work, shes always ready to help. Every night when I pick him up she would give me feedback on how his day went. I couldnt ask for a better childminder.
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on 21/09/2017
Karlie is a fantastic childminder who genuinely cares about the children in her care. She looked after my son after school for 5 terms from starting reception. We had just moved to Stevenage and transferred schools last minute before the September term. Karlie was quick to respond to initial enquiries about availability and very friendly. It was easy to set things up and my son immediately settled in her home and on the school pick ups.
My son thoroughly enjoyed his time and was encouraged to use good manners and behave well when in her care. On collection Karlie always took the time to provide feedback which helped to provide a link between the school and us. I would highly recommend Karlie for childminding and am grateful for all her help in supporting my son's development.
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on 20/09/2017
Karlie was absolutely brilliant with my son, he started with her when he was only a toddler up until the end of reception class.
He absolutely loved it and quite often wouldn't want to leave haha.
Not only does karlie have a very safe environment for the children, she also educates them with play so they are ready for the next step of childhood.
With karlie you are always fully informed of what your child has been up to from what they have learnt that day or if they have struggled with anything, to how many times they went to the toilet or how much they had eaten. X
I would highly recommend karlie to anyone that wants the highest quality childcare service.
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Kendel
on 20/09/2017
My 4 year old son has been looked after by Karlie since he was 10 months old.
Over the last 3 and a half years he has developed and grown into a respectful, polite and loving little boy - I have Karlie to thank for being such a great influence and guiding Harrison through his early years.
She provides a safe, educational, fun and loving environment for all her children at care4kiddies - I couldn't ask for a better childminder!
'Karlie has the best toys ever and I love her to the moon and back' - Harrison
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on 19/09/2017
Karlie has been a wonderful childminder to my little girl for the last 4 years. She had her since she was a toddler before school and now she is in junior school. What a joy she has been, very professional and caring for us it was moving from home to home. My child has flourished in her care and she is very reliable! I can't remember a last minute cancellation. She keeps the kids happy and busy and keeps the parents updated and involved in everyday care. I would recommend Karlie to any parent your mind will be put at rest as your child will be in safe hands.
Tabitha
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on 17/09/2017
Karlie has been looking after our son for almost 3 years now. He has been with Karlie since he was 10 months olds for 32 hours a week.
We are so grateful we came across Karlie's profile when looking for a childminder. We can not fault Karlie for anything, she is caring, professional and reliable. Our son quickly built up a strong relationship with both Karlie and her lovely family.
The days are a mix of fun and stimulating activities, with lots of outdoor adventures. He would often come home and surprise us with different things he had learnt that day.
Karlie has always been reliable, and was always flexible with last minute changes in hours.
Our son has recently started nursery and so doesn't get to spend much time with Karlie anymore, he has already told me several times how much he misses her.
I am currently on maternity leave with my daughter but it is reassuring to know we have already found the best childminder for her to go to when i return to work.
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michelle
on 17/09/2017
Karlie is a fantastic childminder, my kids love when she looks after them. Very flexible, helpful and caring with a great rates. I highly recommend her childminding.
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on 31/08/2014
I have 2 kids that have been going here for about a year now and both of them love it, all the staff are excellent very caring and loving and Karlie is extremely flexible on days and times and it's very cheap. Before I moved to Stevenage I searched and viewed a few different child care options and found care4kids the most suitable. I would deffinatly recommend them to every one.
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on 02/01/2014
My 3 year old grandson has being going to Karlie full time for over a year now. I cannot rate her or her setting highly enough, she provides a loving & safe environment & is very responsive to every child's needs - it really is a home from home place. My grandson has thrived in her care with lots of positive experiences & made excellent friendships and progress. Thankyou!
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on 08/10/2013
Karlie has made my transition to working full time an easy one for me and my two children. My boys are happy going to hers even early in the morning.
Karlie is professional, and really obliging with any changes in arrangements I may have to make. Particularly during the bad snow she cared for my son when his school was closed at short notice.
So glad we found her
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on 19/02/2013
i have used a few childminders in the past, my son didn't really settle with any of them and was more often then not unhappy when picked up. Then we met Karlie and all that changed!!
My son never moans about going there, in fact he moans if he isn't going! i like the fact that he has a great relationship with Karlie, she treats the kids like they were her own and she does lots of activities and really keeps the kids occupied and motivated.
she has also been very accommodating as myself and my husband work shifts which change a lot but its never been an issue for Karlie! she always puts the kids first :) Im so glad i found her.
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on 18/02/2013
My Girls have only been going to Karlie for a Few weeks but we feel like we have known her for Longer. I feel Happy to leave them in her care and feel I don't need to worry how they are every second of the day because they are in good hands and occupied throughout the day.
When I pick the girls up they are always in a happy mood and have lots to tell me about their day . They are also fed and clean at the end of the day so again it has helped me out so much not having to rush home and do dinner for kids after a long day at work.
I work shifts in Lister Hospital and She is happy to look after the girls when needed, very flexible and happy to help any time.
We are so glad we found Karlie a diamond sent from above :)
Nikki and Chris x
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on 17/02/2013
My child goes to karlies after pre- school for 20 hours per week and looks forward more to going to karlies than they actually do going to school! Always returns home very happy and ready to unwind! Always in a relaxed mood and ready for the next day! I have my complete trust in Karlie and know she is doing a great job when I see my child after the day telling me they had a great time! I work shift hours that include, sometimes, unsociable hours, so I needed someone who can be extremely flexible and have been lucky to find Karlie who can accommodate my ever changing work hours. Highly recommended!!
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on 13/04/2012
Finding Karlie has made my life so much easier, she is amazing with the kids and they adore her! I am able to drop the kids off at her house and know that they will be happy and well cared for until I’m able to pick them up. They often complain that I’ve picked them up too early as they wanted to continue with whatever fun activity she had planned for that day. She is so easy to talk to and has never had a problem with working around a changing work rota.
She puts the needs of the children in her care first and manages to make them feel safe and understood. One of my sons had some speech problems but she was always very patient with him and put a lot of thought into activities she could do with the children that would benefit him without making him feel singled out or different.
My kids love going to Karlie's and I know that when they are with her I need have no worries at all about them. They are in a safe and fun environment, cared for like part of the family, what more could I ask for?
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