Michellecochrane's Reviews

Lovely and considerate childminder

Michelle was such a fantastic childminder for our DD, Ophelia. We chose Michelle to look after our first born, from 7 months. Michelle was very thoughtful and supportive during those initial starting months, for both our daughter and us as parents. It wasn't long at all before Ophelia would recognise Michelle's front door at drop off and get so excited, which was so lovely to see.
Michelle was always so engaging with the children, taking them to groups and doing activities with them. Michelle was very attentive to each child's needs during playtime and DD always had fun with a range of toys.
Michelle was really supportive during the initial weaning stages by offering advice and suggestions. When DD started taking lunches, Michelle would always report back how much food had been given.
It was such a shame when we had to take DD out of Michelle's service. Had we not moved out of the area we would still love to have been there.
We would recommend Michelle to anyone looking for childcare in North Norwich.

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by Beth on 28/11/2024

Response by MichelleCochrane on 28/11/2024:

Thank you for my lovely review.We all miss O so much and it would be lovely if your passing in the future to pop by and say Hello.Take care and thank you again.

Amazing Childminder!

So pleased to have found such a fantastic childminder for our daughter. Georgia loves spending time with Michelle and the friends she has made there. I couldn't be happier in the knowledge she is well catered for with an abundance of play and activities arranged, attending local groups, arts and crafts...
Michelle is warm, professional, easy to speak to, and extremely responsive to the needs of the children in her setting. We couldn't ask for better!

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by Hayley on 16/03/2022

Response by MichelleCochrane on 16/03/2022:

Thank you hayley for the lovely review.Georgias an absolute pleasure

Best decision we ever made!!

Our daughter joined Michelle in March following several months at a nursery where she never really settled. Due to the pandemic our daughter had not socialised with others and was very shy. Since being with Michelle she has come on leaps and bounds. The home from home setting meant she settled in immediately. Michelle has been so understanding, patient and has gone above and beyond to support our daughter’s development. Michelle is so passionate about her job and you just know when you meet her your child is in the best possible care.

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by Emma on 24/06/2021

Response by MichelleCochrane on 24/06/2021:

Thanks for your lovely review.Sienna is an absolute joy to care for and such a happy little girl.We have lots of fun together

Amazing person and professional childminder.

Absolutely amazing professional and caring childminder. My daughter loves her and is very happy every morning to leave a house to see Michelle.
Michelle is treating kids like her own kids with love and care. She is always there when you need advice or any other support.
What I also really love is the fact that she is very creative with kids, they will go on different trips, classes and places. They never bored, they will sing, play and learn something everyday. Michelle is very professional in the aspect of development, so you would get full feedback and support where and if needed.
If you want not only childminder but someone who will become part of your family, you are in the right hands. I wish you could give more stars than 5.

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by Edyta on 05/06/2021

Response by MichelleCochrane on 05/06/2021:

Thank you so much for your amazing words.Layla is an absolute pleasure to care for she’s such a happy little girl we have lots of fun together.

Friendly caring childcare

We were new to finding a childminder and Michelle was really helpful and friendly. Really set our mind at ease. From the first message and meeting her, she was lovely friendly and very knowledgeable. Our son, who is 10months absolutely loves going 2/3days a week. He has just come home with a bag full of wonderful christmas crafts. Michelle has also included a little something for our older child who's at school.
She goes above and beyond caring for our son, and am so happy we have found her. Thank you 😊

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by AmyDob on 17/12/2020

Response by MichelleCochrane on 17/12/2020:

Thank you so much Amy.Little man is a joy to have he’s such a happy little boy and a joy to mind.

The best decision we made for our children

Michelle has been fantastic with our children. Both my daughter and son love it at Michelle's so much so it's a task to get them home at the end of the day.
Michelle is a lovely lady, so loving, warm and thoughtful with the kids. The moment the kids met her they felt comfortable, safe and both were so happy.
Michelle drops my daughter to Hayes Park School and collects her after school. She has my two year old son all day. She offers a wide range of activities to keep them busy, arts and crafts, dressing up, outdoor play, play groups and soft plays. My son has made so much progress and is developing so well whilst being under Michelle's care.
My daughter also adores Michelle and loves her one to one chats, which Michelle always makes time for.
Both are so happy when I get there they are hardly bothered Mummy has arrived after a long day. In fact, they sometimes ask to camp at Michelle's.
Michelle has been a gem and has made going back to work after mat leave with my second hardly painful at all. Not once in over a year have the kids made any fuss about going to Michelle's. Which makes me feel comfortable and able to do my days work without any worry.
As a family we love Michelle and she is an extension of it for us.

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by Fatima on 14/09/2019

Response by MichelleCochrane on 18/12/2020:

Thanks for your review Fatima. I loved caring for the Children They are wonderful Children.

Michelle is a rare find :-)

Michelle is one of the warmest individuals I have had the pleasure of meeting, and we knew she was the one as soon as we met her. My little boy has grown to adore spending time at Michelle's, and some days doesn't even seem bothered about coming home!Leaving my baby with someone I didn't know should have been the hardest thing in the world, but Michelle reassured me and comforted Dylan throughout the process. Michelle is one of those rare people you meet in life, that I feel so blessed to have met & care for my child when I can't be there. She gives above and beyond, in her arts & crafts, activity level, involvement in local groups, baking and play time, but most importantly in her humanity!????

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by Parent on 06/04/2015

Response by MichelleCochrane on 06/04/2015:

Thanks fiona for such a lovely review.Dylan is an absolute pleasure to look after.Thanks for picking me to care for dylan.

Amazing Childminder!!

Michelle has been a huge support to us over the last year & a half, whilst caring for our now 3 year old daughter and has done a fantastic job. Our daughter has gained so much confidence and has advanced well in her key developmental stages. She has progressed with her speech, listening, reading, writing, physical and creative skills by spending her time with Michelle and always keeping busy at different playgroups and play sessions with other childminders too. Michelle is truly a professional childminder with many years of experience and a very trustworthy individual whom we always have had the utmost respect and comfort level with.

We would not hesitate to recommend Michelle to anyone and would be happy to provide a reference at anytime.

Thanks for all your hard work & efforts Michelle!!

We miss you :(

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by Parent on 16/07/2014

Response by MichelleCochrane on 18/07/2014:

Thanks manjit, your review is lovely and has put a lump in my throat reading it.regards michelle

fantastic childminder

my daughter ruby has been going to Michelle's since November last year. Ruby really enjoys her time with Michelle, going to toddler groups and interacting with other children and doing wide range of activities including arts and crafts, ruby is always coming home with paintings or something she has made.
Michelle has made my returning to work after maternity leave so easy and seeing how settled and happy ruby is, has left me with no doubts that i have the perfect person looking after my daughter. Michelle offers me and ruby fantastic support in helping ruby with her development and have notice big changes in ruby in such a short space of time. Michelle is a great child minder and would highly recommend her to friends.

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by kelly812 on 27/02/2014

Response by MichelleCochrane on 28/02/2014:

Ruby is an absolute joy to mind thanks for the lovely reference.

Great childminder = happy mum!

My son has been going to Michelle for 6 months now and he absolutely loves it, there are always lots of activities for him and the other children and they go to different toddler groups every day. Michelle provides a very caring and safe environment for the children and they are never bored. My son loves it so much he never wants to come home! Michelle was recommended to me by a friend and I couldn't be happier with her as a childminder, I would definitely recommend her. She made going back to work after maternity leave so much easier as I never have to worry about my son's well being :)

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by Parent on 25/02/2013

Response by MichelleCochrane on 25/02/2013:

Thanks for the lovely review bex scott is a real pleasure.He is growing into a lovely little boy.

Great childminder

I have been extremely happy with the care Leroy has received, and the great progress he has made whilst in Michelles care. Michelles home is always welcoming and well organized and Leroy has great fun playing with all the toys available and with the other children in her care. She provides a wide, fun range of activities including plenty of outdoor exercise. I know Leroy has recently enjoyed sand and water play, drawing and sticking as well as outings to the park.Michelle completes a diary detailing what Leroy has done each day. From this I have a complete picture of his whole day including what he has eaten, how long he has slept and all his activities. This helps me to feel involved with his care. All in all I am thoroughly happy with the level of care Leroy 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.

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by Parent on 05/07/2012

Response by MichelleCochrane on 05/07/2012:

Thanks laura for your lovely review.Leroy is such a happy little boy and a pleasure to look after.

Great childminder

My child has been with Michelle since January this year when i had to return to work from maternity leave. I found Michelle through a friend and im glad i did. Charlie has no problems being left with Michelle when i drop him off and always comes back with something, a craft or a painting. Michelle is always taking the children to a toddler group or has something planned at home so Charlie never gets bored. As he is just starting to talk Michelle has flash cards that she goes through with Charlie to help him learn new words which is great. I feel very happy with the way things are and know that Charlie loves going as he knows he gets to have fun all day. I would recommend Michelle to anyone of my friends if they were looking for a reliable and trustworthy child-minder.

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by Parent on 23/06/2012

Response by MichelleCochrane on 24/06/2012:

Thanks lisa for your lovely review, Charlie is a loving and very happy little boy and a pleasure to mind.

Fantastic Childminder

Michelle often looks after my 10 year old daughter who can be a challenge to entertain at the best of times!!! She always looks forward to going to Michelle’s after school and during the holidays as she always has an activity organised, some entertainment for them all, or even just to chill out with each other in a friendly environment.

I would not hesitate to recommend Michelle to anyone is who is truly looking for a caring, committed, approachable and professional person to mind their children.

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by Parent on 20/09/2011

Response by MichelleCochrane on 21/09/2011:

Thanks sue lydia is truely welcome anytime.

Excellent Childminder

Michelle has been my 6 year old daughter’s childminder for 5 years, and from the very beginning Michelle instilled in me confidence and trust that I did not receive from the other childminders that I interviewed. Michelle provides a warm, safe and stimulating environment for Carla, and a wealth of activities that I know have had a direct impact on her early years development, namely painting, drawing, sticking, making things, jigsaws, dressing up etc. In the summer months Carla enjoys playing in Michelle’s garden on the trampoline, and paddling in the pool. Michelle also takes the children to events in the nearby park. Michelle is a fantastic childminder and I recommend her highly.

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by Parent on 07/07/2011

Response by MichelleCochrane on 08/07/2011:

Thanks for your kind words, Carla is a pleasure to mind and also feels part of the family.:¬)

Excellent Childminder

My child has been with Michelle since the age of 2 and has always been very happy with her, even to the point that he is disappointed when I come to collect him!!

Michelle always has a wide range of activities planned, toysto play with and caters for all ages to interact together and really be included in all that goes on. A great childminder that always ensures that the children are happy, engaged and are comfortable in her home and care.

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by Parent on 29/06/2011

Response by MichelleCochrane on 02/07/2011:

Thanks george is a joy to mind :¬)

A Great Childminder

My little girl Libby has been with Michelle since 2009 when I had to return to work. I was really anxious about leaving Libby with anyone but Michelle made it easy for me and Libby by using a phased in approach. Libby loves going to Michelles as she does so much with her. They go to playgroups, centres, farms, they do lots of activities like painting, arts and crafts and Libby is now learning to write her name! Libby is starting nursey in Sept 2011 but we will continue to use Michelle. I would reommend Michelle to anyone.

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by Parent on 22/06/2011

Response by MichelleCochrane on 23/06/2011:

Thanks for your lovely comments,Libby is an absolute pleasure to mind :¬)