Carol

The best childminders we could wish for!

Both my children go to Carol and Katie. My eldest is almost 4 and has been with them since he was 1 year old, and my youngest has been with them since he was 4 months old.

It’s a tough journey finding childcare when you become a Mum. You love your children so much – they are your world, and you don’t really want to give them to anyone, but unfortunately some of us must work. Finding people who I felt 100% comfortable with caring for my babies was a real struggle for me. I am not exaggerating when I say I interviewed 9 childminders and looked around 5 nurseries (I have been told since that this was excessive), but as soon as I met with Carol and Katie in their home, saw the playroom, their garden and spoke with them on their approach to childcare it was a slam dunk! They are far superior to any other nursery or childminder I met.

They are truly amazing, and my boys love their days with them. Carol and Katie have become part of our extended family. The boys are not just a number to them, like children often are in larger nursery settings. The children get the emotional support and attention that is so important at this young age for their development. Since going to Carol and Katie, my boys have continued to grow into happy, confident, sociable, funny and smart little boys.

With my 2nd child, my circumstances changed and as a business owner I had to return to work part-time when my youngest was just 4 months old. Seeing how brilliant Carol and Katie had been with my eldest, I had no hesitation this time in booking my youngest in with them, even at such a young age – and no surprise – he loves it! In his recent 12month assessment which he did at 10months old we were told he is excelling, completing activities that are not even in the 12-month assessment, but in the next one. Testament to the nurturing, caring environment he experiences both at home and with Carol and Katie (home from home).

Their communication and regular photo updates are fantastic too – I just love seeing the boys’ happy smiley faces throughout my working day, while they are on some brilliant adventure, be it the Caterpillar Trail, a petting zoo, pumpkin picking, or just exploring the local woods and parks. The development reports they also provide are a great help in tracking how we can best support the boys as they grow. We honestly couldn’t ask for anything more from Carol and Katie, and we couldn’t imagine putting our babies with any other childminder. To say we highly recommend them is an understatement!

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by Cara about Carol on 30/09/2024

Amazing childminders

We couldn’t recommend Carol and Katy enough, our boy has been with them for over a year now and we plan to send our second baby with them when she is older.

Our son’s confidence has improved so much in the year and he has developed significantly. He has made some lovely friends which he comes home telling us about. He always tells us about his day and how much fun he’s had. His face lights up each morning when he is greeted by Carol and Katy and is always talking about them when he is not there. It has made being working parents smooth and easy knowing how happy he is there.

They do lots of different activities and the children are always kept occupied which is great. We are even treated to some lovely crafts he comes home with!

They are very accommodating and helpful.

We are so lucky to have found Carol and Katy and anyone would be lucky to have their children looked after by them.

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by TinaC about Carol on 28/08/2024

Fantastic settings catering for different needs

Little one has been with Carol and Katie since she was 7 months old. She's always runs into her session and loves any extra time she gets to spend there.
She's now in preschool and Carol and Katie provid wraparound care. During school holidays, we'd book any available days they have as a treat for her.
The setting provides a good balance of different activities against the different developmental areas and track them while working with parents to address any concerns and ensure the children are progressing as expected or get the support needed.

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by Luma about Carol on 27/08/2024

Great team!

I just wanted to share how utterly fantastic Carol and Katie have been for us and our child. From the very first meeting, they took the time to understand our needs and provided us with peace of mind. They even recommended that we speak to other childminders and gave us their big book of recommendations and their approach to childminding, which was truly reassuring.

Our child had a settling-in session with Carol and Katie, and it didn't take long for him to become well-adjusted and start looking forward to spending time with them. Every time he comes back home, he has a smile on his face, which speaks volumes about the wonderful care he receives.

One of the things we really appreciate about Carol and Katie is their commitment to providing diverse experiences for our child. They take him to different places, engage him in various activities, and expose him to different events and cultures, which we believe is enriching his learning and development.

We also love the fact that Carol and Katie keep us updated with lots of lovely photos during the day, giving us insight into our child's day and how he's doing. They are also very accommodating and flexible with our routine and needs at home, which makes it so much easier for us as working parents.

Carol and Katie went above and beyond when we encountered trouble with our nursery. They were incredibly supportive and offered to take our child for additional days, providing us with peace of mind knowing he was in excellent care. Our child is always super excited each morning to head over to Carol and Katie's, which is a testament to the special bond they have formed with him.

We honestly can't recommend Carol and Katie enough! They have been exceptional childminders for our child, and we feel incredibly lucky to have them. If you're looking for a caring, nurturing, and enriching environment for your child, Carol and Katie are the best choice. Your child will be in safe hands and will thrive under their care!

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by Honny about Carol on 19/04/2023

Two amazing ladies

We are so grateful to have found Carol & Katie. They do a fantastic job with my son, he is always happy to see them. He has been with them for just under a year. It definitely puts my mind at ease leaving him with them. They do a lot of activities with him and they go to soft play, parks and many other places. I love seeing pictures of what they get up to in the day.

My eldest son was with them for a few months, before he joined a nursery. Even now he says he misses Carol and Katie, if they have availability we do try sending him a few times during half term/ nursery holidays.

They have a lovely clean and organised play room for the children. They are very approachable and go above and beyond in their roles. I highly recommend them!

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by Komal about Carol on 19/04/2023