Carolyn0's Reviews
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4.9 out of 5
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The childminder receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents. She is described as caring, reliable and professional, creating a warm, stimulating environment where children thrive. Parents praise her communication, flexibility and the range of activities provided. Many note their children's development and happiness in her care, expressing gratitude for her support during their return to work.
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Below are the latest reviews for CAROLYN0. 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.
Carolyn has had my little one since she was 10 months old. As a new mum I was absolutely terrified to go back to work and for my little girl to be without me. However, Carolyn made me feel so at ease that over time and excellent communication I’ve not had any worries and I go to work with the knowledge she is safe, stimulated and well looked after. Rosie absolutely adores Carolyn, she strolls on in, in the mornings with a smile on her face and gives her a big hug. She has made Rosie feel loved and right at home. I know when another baby arrives Carolyn will be number 1 on my list. Her caring nature has really made going to work so much easier. I cannot recommend her enough!
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GraceEP6
on 16/07/2023
Carolyn was the first childminder I met after searching for some help as I transitioned back to work. I had two under two that I was looking for places for (so my criteria was high - especially as it was my first time using a childminder). I was a worried mum about parting with my children, and nervous I wouldn’t ask the right questions. Well, I needn’t have worried. The minute we went to her home I could see how happy my babies were, and they loved the spaces she has for the children. I knew straightaway there was no point visiting others as I had struck gold. Carolyn took the time to answer my (numerous) questions and has done so ever since.
I’ve used Carolyn for quite some time now, and I have to say, she’s become like my wingwoman. My children are happy and well cared for, and she is SO lovely and caring - I wish I could articulate how incredible she is but words don’t quite cut it. She has helped me out and made such a positive impact on my life and working I’ll forever be grateful.
My children are taken out to places to have fun, I feel mum guilt for not being able to do, and I love hearing their stories when they come home. They speak to Carolyn so warmly, and always make me smile when they show me what they have learnt or give me cards they have made. My daughter isn’t particularly affectionate, and can be standoffish with people, but the bond she has with Carolyn is unique - cuddles, laughs, and being mischievous (in the best sense). Both children have developed so much under her care, I am so proud!
If you have read until now, good work! I honestly could go on all day praising Carolyn. I would happily recommend her to anyone looking for a professional to look after their little ones. As you can tell I am truly going to miss her, as will the children.
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on 21/07/2022
My little girl has just left the care of Carolyn (to start primary school) where she has been since she was 6 months old. After visiting Carolyn and her home for the first time, I was convinced that my daughter would be well-cared for, nurtured and most importantly safe. I did not even visit any other providers. Carolyn's safe guarding measures alone made me feel very assured. Her home very quickly became my daughter's 2nd home and her favourite days were 'Carolyn days'. Carolyn's home is immaculately clean and the playroom well resourced to aid a child's development. Everyday Carolyn took my daughter out on a visit, whether that was to the park, nature trail, library, rhyme time and many more places. She encourages the children she cares for to form friendships and they enjoy each others company, as well as learning new skills from Carolyn such as sharing and turn taking. She has clear boundaries with all children in her care and she encourages manners and positive behaviour.
During the last 4 years, the care Carolyn has given to my daughter but also support to me as a mum has been outstanding. Carolyn nurtures children and provides exceptional pastoral care as well as focusing on the areas of learning required. Reports were written on my daughters development at the relevant times. Carolyn is flexible and in regular communication, sending daily pictures of my daughter's day. She is supportive and helpful, always having the child's best interests at heart and often offers her advice (e.g. on toilet training, weening,) which is invaluable due to her experience of working with children. She gets to know each child extremely well.
My daughter has left Carolyn now to start school this September but I will definitely continue to use her services in the holidays if needed. I cannot recommend her highly enough.
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katmatt4
on 02/08/2021
My son have been with Carolyn since he was 1 and absolutely loves it. It is truly his home away from home. Carolyn is very reliable and truly cares for the kids in her care and I cannot recommend her enough as my son did not settle anywhere as well as he did with her. The setting is always well kept and Carolyn keeps me updated with my son and his day x
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Sue2003
on 16/10/2020
My son was looked after by Carolyn for almost two years I couldn’t have wished for a better lady to leave him with, she is very friendly and so good with the children. He loved going there, she would regularly take him out to soft play and the park and would send me photos all the time of him so I knew what he was doing and he was ok, she tried her best to be accommodating as I work on a flexible rota, I honestly don’t feel I could have found anyone better to look after my son. I felt very comfortable leaving him there.
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Amy
on 29/03/2020
Carolyn was a fantastic childminder for my son for just over 2 years. He started with her when he was 11 months old. He loved going to her and the friends that he made there. Carolyn’s home is warm and welcoming and she offers a wide range of activities and experiences for the children. He particularly enjoyed going out to the park and library and meeting with the childminding group.
Carolyn is very friendly and great with the kids. She was flexible when our needs changed also. We are looking to send our second child along next!
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on 31/07/2018
Carolyn cared for my daughter and son before and after school / pre school for 2 days a week and cannot praise her enough!
My children loved going to Carolyn's and I always felt they were loved and safe when I had to leave. She was really flexible with my hours I had to work and always let me know how they were getting on and what they were up to which was lovely to know.
We really miss Carolyn and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a child minder with such great experience and caring nature.
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on 12/09/2017
Carolyn looks after bothmy 2 and 4 year old boys. They both love going to her house, which tells you everything you need to know!
She is very caring and from the first moment I met her I felt completely at ease. She always plans fun activities for my boys. She is also very flexible which helps with my current situation.
5 star child minder!
Emma
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on 16/01/2017
Couldn't recommend this lady highly enough. Warm, patient, caring. It was evident when we picked our little girl up that she was a very happy little girl, so much so, she didn't want to come home. Carolyn even let her borrow a pizza and corn on the cob to avoid tears! :)
Thank you Carolyn!
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on 05/10/2016
Carolyn has looked after my little girl since she was 11 months old, and is continuing to care for her before and after school when she starts in September.
Carolyn provides a home from home environment for her children, in which my daughter has thrived. I give credit to Carolyn for helping my daughter develop all her early years skills, particular her social development. Carolyn carefully plans the activities for the children's days, and they always come home home talking about their day, often with things they have created.
I have never had any doubt about my daughters safety or happiness when she is with Carolyn, particularly not when she still asks to go on a Saturday!!
It's difficult being a working mum and having to balance responsibilities. Carolyn has made the whole experience easier for me, never letting me down, and making me feel comfortable leaving my daughter with her.
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on 31/07/2016
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CAROLYN0
on 31/07/2016:
Thank you Katy and I look forward to helping Jemma embrace the next new chapter in her life - big school!!
Carolyn has looked after my son whom has just finished 2 years of care this wonderful lady!
When my son first came to Carolyn's, he was a shy, timid little boy who has now flourished in her care. He has become an independent confident big boy! I can't recommend her enough, it is a true measure of comfort, when you can leave your son in someone else's care knowing they are safe and nurtured.
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on 30/07/2016
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CAROLYN0
on 31/07/2016:
Thank you Sarah - Finley is such a special little boy and I know we will stay in touch xx
As a family we felt very comfortable with Carolyn as soon as met her. She keeps a lovely home for the children to spend their time in with a large garden and a dedicated play room with toys that she rotates so they always have something different and fun to do. My two young girls always come home talking about their daily outings to soft play and different groups, they talk about the new friends they have made and show me the crafts they have done. Carolyn keeps me updated with text messages particularly if I have been worried about how one of the girls was feeling that morning. Carolyn has been very reliable and flexible and has never let us down and I always feel comfortable saying goodbye to my little girls knowing they are in safe and caring hands!! I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND her.
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on 12/05/2015
I remember the first day I took Jasmine (age 1) for a trial session at Carolyn's, she cried for the whole time, I cried when I left her and neither of us were sure if it was going to work out! However, four years on and the crying has most definitely stopped (well most of the time) and I now have to drag Jasmine out the door to get her back home.
She has built up a great friendship with Carolyn and has learnt so much from all the activities they do together and all the groups they attend. Which has turned into a confident little girl, with a fantastic vocabulary and a vast appetite for life.
It's now time for Jasmine to move on and start her new life in Ibiza, which is both daunting for us as parents but even more so for her but I feel that Carolyn has most definitely helped her prepare for this transition and she is looking for forward to starting her new school out there.
I cannot recommend Carolyn more highly she is a very trustworthy and reliable childminder who I would not hesitate to leave my daughter with, we will all miss her greatly - especially Jasmine!
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on 30/10/2014
Carolyn looked after my 4 year old for the last year. Amelia loved every minute of her time with Carolyn and it has come to an end due to Amelia starting school. I never had any problems as Carolyn was always very accommodating and even on days she wasn't due to have Amelia she could at very short notice. Carolyn provided Amelia with a friendly and warm environment taking her out to different places every week and interacting with other children. Amelia was always more than happy to go to Carolyn's which provided me with a happy sense if being knowing she was being well looked after. I would recommend Carolyn to other mums looking for childcare. We are sad Amelia's time with her has come to an end. Thank you for all your hard work.
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on 31/08/2014
Carolyn has been our daughters childminder since our daughter was 11 months old. Carolyn creates a happy and stimultaing enviroment for children, this puts our daughter and us at ease. We have lovely contact book, filled out with the days events and information,along side a learning journal, with milestones and acheivments of our daughters development. Carolyn has been very flexible and has helped out on many occassions. We are sad to be losing Carolyn as a childminder,as our daughter is starting nursery, but we will not hesitate to use Carolyn for any future babysitting requirements. We would recommend Carolyn as she is an outstanding childminder who goes that extra mile.
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on 08/06/2014
Carolyn cared for our 4 year old twin boys before and after school for 5 months. She is really friendly and caring and the boys quickly settled into her lovely home, running in without a backward glance (and forgetting to kiss me goodbye!!). It is with regret that we had to look for another childminder
due to logistics, but would happily recommend her to others and definately use her again should we need a childminder.
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on 04/02/2014
Carolyn looked after our then 14 month old son for a couple of months. I have nothing but praise for her. I was really anxious about how my son would settle but i need not have worried as he settled better than he had ever done with any of his previous childminders. We have since made alternative child care arrangements, more suited to our personal circumstances but i would have no hesitation in sending my son back to Carolyn. There are so many childminders on this site and it is difficult to decide based on a profile of a few lines. Go and meet Carolyn you will not be disappointed. She truly is in a class of her own!
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on 19/08/2013
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on 10/07/2012
Carolyn has been looking after our son since the age of 13 months and he is now 2 years 8 months. He has excelled in his development leaps and bounds, and we have to thank Carolyn for playing such an important part in this. Our son enjoys staying with Carolyn and will always happily walk to the front door with a wave goodbye to us, and we feel happy knowing that he is in a safe and stimulating enviroment which Carolyn provides. Both Carolyn and our son will give a satisfying account of the days events. We would be more than happy for our details to be passed on to provide references or information.
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on 01/06/2012
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