Caroline

The best decision I made for my little boy !

If you are first time mum,parent looking for a childminder who will make you feel at ease please take a moment to read this ❤️

As a first time mum finding childcare for my little boy was one of the biggest decisions I had to make. There were so many things to think about so many worries and honestly I was quite anxious about leaving my baby with someone else for the first time. Maximus was just nine months old when he started with caroline and I wanted to find someone who would genuinely care for him understand his needs and give him the individual attention I felt he needed at that age.

I found caroline here on on this website, and I am so grateful that I did.

From our very first meeting caroline made me feel comfortable and reassured. She took the time to explain everything answer my questions and talk me through the differences between childminders and nurseries. What I particularly appreciated was that she never made me feel pressured into choosing her. She was open honest, warm and incredibly informative, and I left our meeting feeling confident that I understood everything and that I had found the right person for us.

Looking back I honestly couldn't have made a better choice.

The care and love she gives to the children is what stands out the most.

I cannot fault the way caroline looks after max. She is caring patient, attentive and genuinely invested in his wellbeing. During our settling in sessions I was naturally nervous but seeing how settled and comfortable max became helped put my mind at ease so much. He has never cried when going into her house and seeing his little face light up when he sees caroline is one of the loveliest things as a mum. ❤️

Her home is also beautifully clean and welcoming which was important to me and she keeps me updated with detailed notes about what max has been doing, what he has eaten, the activities they have enjoyed and whether they hace been out to a playgroup. She also shares photos and videos which I absolutely love. It means I can see little glimpses of his day and feel connected to what he is experiencing even when I am at work.

One thing I woul really like other parents to know is that being with a childminder doesn't necessary mean your little one misses out on socialising or new experiences.

Caroline regularly takes the children to playgroups where they can spend time with other children play socialise and build their confidence. They then come home and enjoy further activities and developmental play. I love that maxi gets the best of both worlds, the comfort and individual attention of a smaller home environment alongside opportunities to explore learn and interact with other children.

As a first time mum I have also really appreciated caroline's advice support and understanding. Whether I had questions about max's routine sleep or different stages of his development, she's always been happy to offer guidance and reassurance. Having someone experienced and approachable to turn to has been genuinely valuable to me.

Another huge reason Caroline has been such a perfect fit for our family is her flexibility.

I am self employed and run my own business, so returning to work after nine months of maternity leave came with plenty of worries of its own. I wasn't sure how quickly my business would pick up again and I needed childcare that could work around the realities of being self employed. Caroline has been incredibly understanding and accommodating, which has taken a huge amount of pressure off me during what has been a big transition.

I know every family has different needs and for me that flexibility, combined with the personal care max receives has made such a difference.

I know how daunting it can feel when you are looking for childcare for the first time. You want someone you can trust, someone who understands that your little one is your whole world and someone who will treat them with kindness and care when you are not there.

For me Caroline has been exactly that person.

I am genuinely grateful that I found her and I would happily recommend her to any parent looking for a caring atentive and suportive childminder. Choosing childcare is such a personal decision but if you are feeling nervous or unsure where to start I hope my experience gives you a little reassurance.

Thank you Caroline, for looking after my max so beautifully and for helping this first time mum feel so much more confident about returning to work. It means more than you know. ❤️

Thank you x

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by Kat on 19/10/2026

Response by Caroline on 20/10/2026:

WOW! Thank you Kat for your very kind review. I just want to say that Kat isn't someone I knew before. I met the family when Maximus was just 3 months old, we set put a plan for settling Maximus into the setting. He is such a joy to look after xx

Wonderful Childminder

My daughter has been going since she was 11 months and absolutely loves going, a year on and she gets very excited about going in the morning and even on days when she’s not there she tells us that’s where she wants to go.
I would recommend Caroline to anyone, also informative and friendly and her daily messages when she started really helped reassure me when going back to work that my daughter was having a wonderful time!

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by PDGenie on 04/03/2023

Response by Caroline on 04/03/2023:

Thank you so much for review. xx

5 stars just isn't enough!

Our little girl has been going to Caroline's since she was 8 months old, and she absolutely loves it! As soon as we get out of the car and she realises where she is she is scrambling out of my arms to get to Caroline, and I barely get a backwards glance!
I knew from the moment I met Caroline that she was the childminder for us. She is both professional and friendly and has a lovely, clean setting for the children. Our daughter has learned a lot from being with Caroline and loves to come home showing off the new skills that she's learned. Things like waving, raspberries and new words have all came from being at Caroline's and the lovely play groups that they go to when she's there.
Caroline is a lovely lady, who has always been extremely accommodating and we are so lucky to have her as our childminder.

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by PaigeRT on 31/01/2023

Simply the Best!

Caroline is truly an amazing childminder! She currently looks after my 10 month old daughter who adores her! I have to say my daughter is extremely well looked after and always comes home with a huge smile and showing certain skills she has learnt like tongue bobbing, blowing raspberries and even saying new words!
In the beginning I was a nervous first time mum however, Caroline put a settling in plan to action, prior to my daughter starting full time which worked brilliantly and my daughter settled in just perfectly! Now I ask myself why on earth I was so nervous! Caroline made it so easy and now we couldn’t imagine our working lives without her!
From the moment I met Caroline I knew she was the childminder for us! She was professional, thorough and so warm and friendly! All of her paperwork and qualifications are up to date and there for you to see, her setting is clean with plenty of engaging and stimulating activities for the children.
Our work day starts rather early, we struggled to find anyone who could meet those needs however, Caroline was willing to adjust her starting time to suit us therefore meaning our work schedule didn’t have to change! She is very flexible and fairly priced, considering all she does!
Caroline’s communication goes above and beyond my expectations. I have a run down of my daughters day which includes everything, even nappy changes! I also receive pictures throughout the day which is truly a delight and mind ease! Caroline communicates all the time and has even got my daughter to eat weetabix which she refuses for mummy! I was totally amazed!
The circumstances in the past six months have been tricky due to Covid-19, myself and partner went back to work rather quickly and full time and due to circumstances we couldn’t get grandparents to babysit. Caroline saved our day, she was available at the drop of a hat and even looked after my daughter on her days off! Without Caroline, we would not have been able to return to work so smoothly! We would have been truly lost!
I would recommend Caroline to anyone as she is truly amazing in every way I have not got anything negative to say or recommendations of improvement the service she provides is flawless!

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by Parent on 14/07/2020

Fantastic Childminder!

Caroline is a fantastic childminder (and person!) and our daughter adores her. Our daughter started with Caroline at about 9 months old until she started Pre-School. Caroline worked out a plan to help her to settle in and from then on she was never anything other than very eager and enthusiastic to go, so much so that she still asks to go now, almost 6 months on! Always very clearly well looked after and engaged with while being cared for there, she loved all the different activities that they did, and Caroline was very good at keeping us informed about what they did and the progress she was making. Caroline is also flexible and accommodating when life throws up the unexpected, as it often does, and we could not recommend her more highly.

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by Parent on 10/05/2020

Brilliant childminder

Caroline has been an exceptional childminder from the moment we first met her! We met with other Childminder’s in the area but felt most comfortable with Caroline and her setting. Our little boy has been with Caroline for over 18 months now and we’ve never had a problem and he loves going there. We will be sending our newborn to Caroline too in the future.

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by Parent on 05/05/2020

Wonderful childminder

Caroline looked after my son from 9 months old until he started Reception when he was 4 - she is very accommodating with routines, teething, feeding and work commitments - I felt confident leaving my son with her and knew he was being well cared for. Caroline follows the Early Years Foundation Stages I had a daily booklet with his daily activities feeding drinking pooping and I had a folder full of weekly activities and observations covering personal, social and emotional development, physical development, communication and language, literacy, mathematics, understanding the world and expressive art and design. He made us birthday cards, Xmas cards and many personal items that we now cherish. Caroline is one of a few adults he trusts completely. It was very sad for us all to leave when he started school full time. Caroline is very active and likes taking the children out to do lots of outdoor activities which my son loved and he loved his time with Caroline.

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by Karen on 25/04/2020

Fantastic childminder

We have used Caroline for 5 years, I have nothing but good feedback for her. She is flexible to accommodate working hours / changes in circumstances. The children are happy there and have lots of toys to play with. It's a relief to go to work knowing that my children are safe and well looked after! I would highly recommended anyone considering Caroline for childcare.

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by Parent on 23/04/2020

Trusted, reliable and friendly childminder

Caroline has been childminding my children for nearly 9 years! I was really sad to say goodbye when we no longer needed a child minder as Caroline has been a big part of my children’s lives.

She has been really reliable and flexible to meet our changing child care needs over the years. Caroline is really friendly and has a great rapport with children of all ages. Caroline communicates openly and honestly with parents. Caroline has a relaxed approach making children feel comfortable and confident in her care. I would highly recommended Caroline as a wonderful childminder.

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by Parent on 22/04/2020

Amazing childminder

Caroline has had both of my boys since the age of 9 months and both have thoroughly enjoyed their time with her. Caroline has always been more than fair on price and has often helped me out when I have been stuck. Caroline regularly takes my son to play groups which he loves and I get great feedback on how he is doing in regards meeting milestones. Upon reaching the time to leave both of my boys I was upset to do so but both have settled in so well. My youngest often doesn't even give me a kiss as he puts his arms out to go to Caroline when he sees her which tells me how happy he is and how much he enjoys being with Caroline aswell as feeling safe. Caroline has a great range of toys for all ages and a lovely selection for snack time. I highly recommend Caroline for anybody who is seeking a childminder who delivers a fantastic service.

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by Parent on 21/04/2020