Reviews for Childminder in Chiswick - Carol pettman

We love Carol...

Carol is a very experienced childminder who has a great track record with many local families and we were lucky to find her. Our daughter has been under Carol's care since she was a one year old and now is a polite, happy and healthy two and half year old. We give a lot of credit to Carol for her dedication and skills in developing our child. She also takes the children to various playgroups every morning where they can do arts & crafts, singing & dancing and more. Carol's home is clean, safe and has a cute garden, perfect for the children to play outside on sunny days. Our daughter loves Carol and we recommend her very highly.

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by Parent about Carol pettman on 04/05/2017

Fabulous childminder

Carol looks after both of our daughters and has done a truly great job of providing the care, affection and education that you want for your children whilst you are at work.

Carol was personally recommended to us in the first instance and we soon realised how lucky we were to have her available. We switched our first daughter over into full time care with Carol from a high profile nursery and we have never regretted it, and when it was time for our second daughter to enter child care Carol was our first and only choice.

The services and activities that she provides are outstanding - from an organised play group everyday to singing in the park. She takes our elder daughter to the Montessori every day and the children always come home full of stories and enthusiasm.

I can think of no greater endorsement than our children look forward to the end of holidays because they cannot wait to see Carol!

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by Jane about Carol pettman on 29/03/2015

Highly Recomended

Very Highly Recommended

Carol has been our childminder for over four years now. When you first leave your child with someone it’s such a difficult decision but with Carol I have always felt secure knowing that they are with someone who offers such excellent care.
This girls have enjoyed having the intimacy of a child minder combined with the opportunity to mix on a daily basis with other children at the play group and Rhyme time. Enjoying a variety of activities that encourage your children to grow and learn.
Carol offers a home environment which is warm and comforting, familiar toys, books and music make the day fun, whilst at the same time Carol encourages learning with the older children which supports their nursery education, learning letters and numbers for example.
As a working parent, my children spend a lot of time in Carols care. It is so comforting to me that her values are so aligned with my own. Teaching the children excellent manners, respect for others, personal hygiene, how to dress themselves the list is long. But most importantly my children simply love her and enjoy spending their time with her. In September when my youngest moves to school, we will all miss her very very much. I can’t recommend her enough.

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by Parent about Carol pettman on 23/02/2015

One in a million!

My children have recently moved on to pre-school after a total of 4 years of being looked after by Carol. She has been fantastic throughout - she adores babies and children and provides a wonderful family environment for them. She is very calm and patient with the children and they really enjoy being with her. I have particularly liked the way she manages mealtimes and also that they go to play group every morning so have an opportunity to do craft, dressing up, singing etc and playing with other children. It has been so reassuring to know my children are safe and happy in Carol's care, and we will all really miss her.

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by KatieW4 about Carol pettman on 15/06/2012

Highly recommended

Carol has looked after my children for two and half years and they are very happy and secure in her care. She provides a wonderful home environment for them with plenty of daily outings. She is very experienced with babies, toddlers and older children and knows how to bring out the best in them. I feel very lucky to have found her.