Pauline0's Reviews

Fantastic

My son had been with Pauline since he was 12 months old, he's now almost 18 months old and what can I say she's a marvellous childminder and I couldn't be be happier with my choice.

I knew from the first visit with my son that Pauline was the right choice however, after visiting a couple of other childminders (Pauline's advice) it confirmed my gut instinct that she was by far the best choice and most genuine i came across.

We were both immediately made to feel welcome and at home and instantly clicked. Pauline's home is well designed for children and I think any other provider (nurseries included) would struggle to compare with both the indoor and outdoor facilities.

As well as being homely and welcoming, Pauline is very professional in explaining policies, procedures, setting expectations etc and I treasure the daily diary with reports on my sons activities that day, in addition to the diary there's a folder which details his developmental milestones and includes photographs and examples of his work.

As every first time parent is when returning to work, I was very apprehensive about leaving my son but Pauline provided me with the reassurance he would settle well. The settling in period really helped to put my mind at ease and the text updates reminded me of the fun he was having.

Pauline has vast experience in providing childcare and stimulating learning which is very evident when speaking with her and also to see the continuing improvements with my son's personal development. She is fair and firm and it's clear that all of the children love and respect her.

The children in the group are well mannered , have lots of fun and are very sociable and that's certainly a lot to do with the environment they are in (as well as the parents of course).

My son always comes home full of energy and confidence, he can be a quiet and shy boy at times and that was worrying when leaving him initially however, Pauline and the group of children she looks after have done an amazing job at helping to bring him out of his shell.

Finally - Pauline is very flexible and accommodating when it comes to needing childcare and she goes the extra mile, not because she has to but because she wants to and I know all of the other parents in the group would confirm all of the above and more.

I couldn't recommend Pauline enough so please take the time to go and visit and find out more for yourself.

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by Parent about Pauline0 on 29/05/2014

Response by Pauline0 on 01/06/2014:

Hi Laura
Thank you so much for a really great review, Once again another parent is happy with care that i provide for their child.
Your son is a delight to care for and i know all the other children love wee oscie lol he is such a loving little boy and has smiles for everyone. I cant believe how quick he is coming on.
I am so glad you like the new style folder which details his developmental milestones.
He has certainly came out his shell and he is a wee chatter box and loves the compainy of all his little friends and we love having as part of our ever extended family.
Thanks again

Wonderful childminder

Hi. I have a son and He is name Oliver. He is 13 months old, He is my first child,so I was looking for trusted childminder. My friend recommended Pauline and I am therefore happy.
Pauline is attentive,cheerful and creative.
every time She txt me how my son is fine ,it is very helpful.
I am very grateful to Puline that She look after my son. My Oliver is happy as well. :))))
I will be recommend Pauline for my friends.

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by Parent about Pauline0 on 10/10/2012

Response by Pauline0 on 11/10/2012:

Hi Gosia
Thank you so much for your kinds words.
I am so glad that i could care for Oliver while you study.
Oliver is a joy to watch and i am so happy that oliver is happy with me.
Oliver is coming on great in the short time he has been here and has met a few wee friends too.
Thank you

Pure Excellence!

After visiting other childminders I decided on Pauline to leave my daughter with as I found her to be a very caring and down to earth person.

Pauline is a wonderful childminder and my daughter has really enjoyed her time with Pauline and her family. She is a very likeable, friendly, flexible and a professional child minder who genuinely loves doing what she does.

I went back to work and was worried about finding someone to care for my daughter as she is my whole world. Pauline was very flexible and really good to take her on at short notice. I found it very hard to leave her when returning to work (which most parents would) and Pauline put my mind at ease.

Pauline made our entire family feel very welcome, and my daughter settled in very quickly, which was great as we had in the past separation issues. That was quickly resolved when she went to Pauline.

My daughter has been with Pauline for a little while now, and in that time she has progressed very well. She always comes home telling me things she has been doing, lots of excited things that she has made and has really learned a lot being there from manners to things like adding up, she has came on leaps and bounds with speech and interacting with others while in her care. I couldn’t be happier knowing she is somewhere that she feels safe and looked after. Pauline definitely goes the extra mile for my daughter and all of the children in her care.

My daughter cant wait to go to Pauline’s and asks can she go every day. I feel that my daughter has had the sort of care that I myself would provide for her at home. Pauline has helped me get my little girl into a proper routine.

She is always creative and adventurous with the children. They get the opportunity to do artwork, to play outside in a lovely safe garden and Pauline makes delicious nutritious homemade food, also catering for my daughter as she was a fussy eater but now Pauline has solved that and she eats great now.

Pauline’s homely environment is exceptionally friendly and this is evident from when I drop her off and pick her up, I can tell how much all of the children love being there and although they vary in age they all seem to have a lovely relationship with one another and with Pauline and her family.

Pauline’s house is always spotless, organized, bright and well equipped with lots of interactive toys that my little one just loves. My daughter also loves all the books that Pauline has and she sometimes gets Pauline to read her about four books every time she is there. She is an absolutely fantastic person and an outstanding child minder that has a safe, loving and stimulating environment for children of all ages.

Pauline’s family is lovely and my daughter adores and enjoys playing with them and I love the fact that they all treat my daughter as part of their family.
Pauline takes her responsibilities very seriously and she makes a point of checking in with us on a regular basis to ensure we are all happy with the care that she provides for our child. Pauline is like a second mum to my daughter. She is trustworthy and I could not be happier with the care that my daughter receives. Pauline is one of the very few people I can trust 100% with the love of my life, my daughter.
Pauline looks after the children’s best interests, she works with the children to improve their skills and knowledge of the world around them and keeps parents up to date with all the interesting places they have been and all the fun activities they do.. Her invoicing is orderly and timely and she has been accommodating to any additional care we have required. Most importantly, my daughter is happy and cared for within a warm, loving, happy and caring home by a lovely person who now I am proud to call her my friend. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Pauline to anyone as she is a 1st class child minder


Thank you so much Pauline for all that you do and I am so pleased that I found you when I did.

Thank you xx

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by Parent about Pauline0 on 16/09/2012

Response by Pauline0 on 19/09/2012:

Hi Rosie
Thanks for your kind words I am so happy that your family are happy with the service and care that I provide for you.
I can’t believe how quickly your daughter has settled and that I put your mind at ease when you went back to work.
She is one of the family now and everyone loves having her here. She is a lovely little girl who has great fun and gets on really well with the other children and has turned into a right little chatterbox which is really nice
We all consider you family as part of our extended family and good friends.

Thank you xx

Excellent Childminder

Pauline has been caring for my son for a while now and I can’t praise her enough.

When we were looking for a childminder we stumbled on a gem of a childminder.

We went to visit quite a few childminders, spoke to other parents and in the end we decided to ask Pauline to look after our son as she went through all her policies in-depth and also explained her plans and expectations for children she had in her care.

Pauline was the first childcare provider I had used so I was obviously looking for someone and somewhere who could provide a home from home environment.

From the start she was very welcoming, caring, warm and very professional, patiently answering any questions.

I couldn’t believe how lucky we were to find Pauline. She was profession with regards to paperwork, policies, getting known all about your child likes and dislikes.

My son was looked after with love, respect and he was always happy that he never wanted to leave when we went to collect him.

Going back to work was a big deal but the transition was made easier knowing that he was being looked after by Pauline.

Pauline has also kept a diary of photos and recorded notes on their development and skills for my son. When the books are full Pauline gives me them to keep and I can’t wait to see all the photos and all the exciting things that they have been doing.

My son has been allowed to explore, develop and investigate at his own pace with lots of encouragement and nurturing. Pauline’s setting is very child centric with the children involved in the planning of activities. Pauline has been extremely flexible and has met my families every needs.

Pauline attends local playgroups along with some of the other children. My son enjoyed them immensely and really helped him gain good social skills which Pauline encourages at home by having chats with the children about everything from trees to shapes, Animals, road safety and good manners.

Pauline has made him confident, outgoing and taught him to share!! He is always happy to see Pauline, the other children that she cares for and the other members of her family.

He loves to play with the endless amount of toys, musical instruments and to dig in the garden. Pauline provides fantastic home cooked meals and my son has tried more adventurous food because of it and is not a fussy eater now.

Pauline also does babysitting for us as we have no other family around us and we now consider Pauline and her family as part of our family as they are a kind, genuine ,loving and caring family.

So if you are looking for a genuine person to care for your child look no further than Pauline as you will see by her ever extending family that she has around her with her minded children, friends and her own family

So thank you Pauline for everything you do for me and my family I just can’t thank you enough.

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by Parent about Pauline0 on 16/05/2012

Response by Pauline0 on 18/05/2012:

Hi again
Thank you for your kind and positive feed back.So glad that you are happy with the care that i provide for your wee one.
I am so pleased that you found what you were looking for when you came to my home.Sorry about all the reading i gave you to take home with you.
I am glad you liked the books with the photos in and there is still more to come as he takes great photos and keeps asking me to take the camera every where with us.
He is so confident in everything he does now and is not the shy wee boy who came to me in the begining.
My back garden will never be the same as he is like a little mole with the holes that he digs.
He is one of the family now and everyone loves having him here and his cheeky smile there is never a dull moment when he is here as he brings a smile to everyones face.
So pleased that he is not a fussy eater now,told you we would be able to encourage him to eat more fruit ,veg and now he cant get enough of his sweetcorn.
We all consider yous as part of our extended family and hope that when the wee fella goes to school you will still come and visit as you will always be made welcome.
We will all miss him when he goes.
Thanks again Pauline xxxxx

My baby girl in good hands

My name is Ewelina,I have 10 months old baby girl-Alicja.We had meeting with Pauline around 2 months ago....Pauline for me is like familly,I know my baby is in good hands every time when I given her to Pauline! I can go to work and be sure Alicja has good day with other kids with lots smilling and playing around.Pauline is verry resonsibility,can trust her! If you looking for the best childminder for your baby- is here!!!! Thank You Pauline for make my life easier,thank You for help with Alicja,she is totally diffrent child since when You start spending time with her! I am verry gratefully xxxx

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by Parent about Pauline0 on 07/05/2012

Response by Pauline0 on 09/05/2012:

Hi Ewelina
Thank you so much for your kind words.I am so happy that like all of my other parents that you are so pleased with the care that they receive from myself.
Alicja is such a great baby and is always smiling.
You have a very happy, contented lovely little girl and she is a credit to you.
I am so pleased that I have made your life easier.
Alicja is changing every day and is coming on in leaps and bonds.
All the other children love Alicja and say she is their little sister and look after her just like one BIG happy family.
Thank you Ewelina xx

Perfect Childminder

I am a mother of two kids. Last year I decided that I will continue my education, but there was a problem with child care, because my husband is working for a full-time and I really wanted to go to the college. Together with my husband we decided that we are going to look for a childminder. We found Pauline on this website, and we decided to chose her. After a few minutes at Pauline’s house I observed that my children were very relaxed, and I knew that Pauline is the right person. Pauline showed me copies of all of her qualifications and she told me everything about how she’s taking care of the kids. The way she spoke to me was very professional and I could see that she’s loving her job. Pauline always has got a variety of activities for the kids, every day is different for them and that’s why my girls doesn’t want leave to come home Pauline’s always telling me everything about what my daughters were doing, what they were eating and how long they slept for.
Actually my oldest daughter attends nursery, but every time we get a chance she’s visiting Pauline. She really love to go to Paulina’s and she can’t wait for the next time she is going to see her. Narin is always telling everyone about her.

I would recommend Pauline for all of the parents who wants to work or study, because she is a dreamed childminder, she know how to take care of the kids and I am sure all of the children loves her. I am very pleased with the cooperation with Pauline.

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by Liwia about Pauline0 on 06/04/2012

Response by Pauline0 on 07/04/2012:

Hi Liwia
Thank you so much for your kind words.
I am so glad i helped you with your childcare while you are studying and i am
so glad that you are going to continue your studies after the summer.
Tiana is going to be so happy that she will still be comimg to my home to be with all her little friends.
The girls settled in so well and so quickly as they loved all the activities that we do here.
Its just one BIG happy family here as you have noticed for yourself.
All the children here miss Narin and love it when she can come to visit and talk about her all the time.
Tiana has been great even though her sister is away to nursery as she is so settled here its just like a home from home for her.

Thanks Pauline

5 stars

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by Parent about Pauline0 on 24/09/2011

Response by Pauline0 on 21/10/2011:

Thank you, for your review concerning the quality of the service that I provide for your son,and your kind words.
As I have said before it’s fantastic to know that yet another parent reiterates previous parent’s comments & thoughts about the quality of service that I provide as a dedicated childcare provider with the children’s care & happiness being the most important thing of all.
I know you were very apprehensive about returning to work and leaving Olly with someone you didn’t know.
I am pleased that I made your return to work a lot easier and that you choose my service to care for Olly .
Olly is a lovely wee boy who has a smile for everyone and he brings a smile to everyones face that he meets. It’s a delight to care for him in my ever extending family.
Seeing Olly develop throughout the short time he has been here it has been a pleasure and a joy to know that he is a happy little boy who has settled in really well within care.
He loves the company of the other children and the fun that he has here and they all love having him here.
Thanks Pauline

Fantastic childminder

Fantastic childminder!!!!

Pauline contacted me through this website when I was looking for alternative childcare for my 6yr old son. All communication was very professional. We went to visit Pauline and my son relaxed within a few minutes of her company. I was able to observe Paulines natural and enthusiastic interaction with the children under her care, she was in the garden interacting with the children and they all seemed to be very happy and relaxed in her company,

Pauline provided me with a copy of her policies and an individual care book for my child, the book asked very relevant questions which demonstrates Pauline's commitment to individuality as well as her understanding of what parents want from someone who looks after their child..

Since going to Paulines my son has started to love after school care, they do a variety of activities, these have included soft play, craft work, play outside. When I collect my son he is a very happy child and speaks about Pauline on a daily basis, he asks me if he can visit her at weekends!

Prior to Pauline looking after him, my son attended an after school club which did not provide any of the individual attention or stimulation that my son receives from Pauline, this is more evident to me now that I can see the difference, she really does provide an individual service.

I am so delighted that I met Pauline through this site, I completely trust her with my son and his wellbeing. I also think that the fun and activities that Pauline offers will help my sons development and self-esteem.

I couldn't rate Pauline any higher, my job involves working with and training childcare workers and its not that often I meet someone who is so committed to interaction with kids. I rally am very lucky that she cares for my son.

Alison

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by alibalib about Pauline0 on 09/06/2011

Response by Pauline0 on 06/07/2011:

Alison, I welcome your review concerning the quality of the service that I provide, it gives me a great deal of self satisfaction & value reading you’re constructive & positive feedback, especially when it’s comes from a professional colleague in the Public Care Section with numerous years of experience dealing with the training of Childcare individuals.

I am delighted that your son has settled in so well and that he is very happy in my care. I believe that your son loves coming to my home because I offer a wide variety of activities, along with a lot of fun.
Your son is a pleasant young boy and it gives me great joy to watch him flourish and the change is noticeable from the shy individual which has developed into an outgoing enthusiastic boy, who interacts well with other children within my care and the other children love having him around.

Thank you again
Pauline

5 stars

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by Parent about Pauline0 on 17/03/2011

Response by Pauline0 on 17/03/2011:

Thank you very much for taking the time and effort in completing a personal review concerning the care that I provide for your son Cameron.
I am so happy that he has settled in so well and loves coming to my home.
I really look forward to having him here and the rest of the children in my care enjoy having your son around them.

Thank you so much Fiona for your kind words.

The best

I met Pauline over 5 years ago when I was looking for childcare for my daughter. Pauline did not have the days that suited me to start with and took my details and would ask about for me, turned out that she actually managed to swap a day with another parent giving me the days I needed. After looking round a few nurseries and 2 other childminders before seeing Pauline I knew from the moment I met her that i had found the perfect one. I did check her care commission reports and checked up on her references and they were great. Aleesa loves Pauline so much and the bond they had from the start was amazing, so much so that when it came to looking for a bigger house I only looked in the area that Pauline would be able to still look after her and take her to nursery! Pauline is dedicated to the children she cares for and you can see this in any one of them, Pauline does so much with them and Aleesa is never bored and gets every thing plus more that I could ever want from a childminder. I never once had any concerns leaving my daughter in her care, i go to work knowing that she is safe, happy and loved.

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by Parent about Pauline0 on 24/01/2011

Response by Pauline0 on 26/01/2011:

Thank you, for your review concerning the quality of the childcare that I provide for Aleesa.

As I have said before it’s fantastic to know that yet another parent reiterates previous parent’s comments & thoughts about the quality of service that I provide as a dedicated childcare provider with the children’s care & happiness being the most important thing of all. Aleesa settled in well from the first day and has made lots of little friends here. Its great to see her develop from the young baby who came to me 5 years ago to the little chatter box she is now at school.