Reviews for Childminder in Calne - Karen Wilson

Four years of happy service for my two daughters

My two daughters benefitted from Karen's care, meals, and activities until they went to school. She always made time if I wanted to discuss their progress, and knowing that they would be given balanced nutritious meals included in the cost made my life so much easier!

Karen has been so reliable, in the four years I think she only needed to call me with her own family emergency once.

We'd thoroughly recommend her and her five star service!

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by VG88 about Karen Wilson on 16/09/2021

Karen povided a Home from Home for my daughter

My daughter went to Karen from the age of 1 for a year before we relocated. Karen helped her to thrive in all areas and Isla loved going there. Karen provided everything we needed for Isla in a home from home setting and we regard her as a member of our family for this reason.

Upon searching for new childcare for my daughter it has become clear to me that Karen was truly 1 in a million when it comes to childcare settings and I am sure we will never find anyone like her. I highly highly recommend her and her setting to any parents.

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by Joanne_m about Karen Wilson on 27/02/2019

Excellent childminder

My husband and I chose Karen based on excellent childcare reviews, OFSTED report and flexibility with childcare hours. We took a risk of transferring our child from nursery to a childminding setting as we wanted to settle our son in Calne and liked the idea of a small group setting with activities not limited to one setting.

Karen is a friendly and bubbly mother of 2 grown up children. She is flexible and reliable (she has never taken a sick day during our year with her). Ad hoc sessions have been easy to arrange.

Activities include gingerbread men baking, paddling pool, soft play and my son even got to sit in the back of a real police car! There is a well stocked playroom with a small table for the children. Children are encouraged to be independent.

We believe that Karen is the best childminder in Calne and would recommend her highly.

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by SmythN about Karen Wilson on 05/09/2013

Home from Home

I was chatting to a work colleague before going on maternity leave and mentioned that I would need a childminder full time on my return to work and Karen was recommended to me.

During my maternity leave I visited various childminders in the Calne area but decided to choose Karen due to her consiousness of Health and Safety I needed from a childminder who would be looking after my daughter on a full-tme basis. Also another deciding factor was the setup of Karen's home with a dedicated playroom comprising of a large amount of equipment encouraging learning and development.

Having to return to work full time, another requirement I wanted from a childminder was for meals to be provided. Karen provides meals for Erin and gives her a well balanced nutritious diet, important for her growth and development.

Erin was nine months old when she joined Karen and settled in very quickly. She is now 2 1/2 years old and has become a very independent child who is happy and contented.

I know that finding the right childminder can be a daunting prospect, but Karen has met all my requirements and I would have no hesitation in recommending her childmnding services.

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by Parent about Karen Wilson on 10/02/2012