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(4.95 from 21 reviews)
As is natural for parents we were very keen to make the right decision for our son's childcare. We were delighted when we met Corrine as we immediately felt at ease with her.
Since our son has joined he has made great progress and is definitely a very happy little boy both at Corrine's and when he comes home. We have been very impressed with the thorough documentation of his progress and the day to day activities he enjoys which are diverse and plentiful
Since our first meeting with Corrine to today (6 months later) we have never regretted our decision. Corrine's two assistants have also very significantly impacted on our positive view of Yumbo childcare.
We feel with were very lucky finding Corrine and her team. We would recommend them without reservation to anyone.
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My daughter Jenna started with Corrine everyday after school when she was 4 and a half and loved it. Jenna did have speech problems at first and within a few months and with Corrines help and support, Jennas speech became understandable.
Jenna loved the after school activities both Corrine and her daughter used to help her with, which included baking and icing cakes, painting, drawing and lots of other art and crafts things.
Jenna left Corrines last year (which was very sad), as she started at secondary school and has now the confidence to walk to and from school.
I would like to say that Corrine is a true professional, very caring, firm but fair lovely lady who is dedicated to looking after children.
I cannot thank Corrine and her staff enough for all their support and kindness and would certainly recommend them every time.
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I first met Corrine when I was looking for a childminder for my 5 month old daughter. Immediately I felt comfortable with her and she spent the evening appointment explaining in detail the childcare setting and the type of activities she did with the children in her care. My daughter started with Corrine shortly after and we have never looked back.
Our daughter is a happy, confident child who adores Corrine. Whenever we pass by on the house on the weekend she always says "that's where my Corrine lives". Corrine offers what I think is the best in childcare, a structured day full of activities and learning but within a family environment. The assistants that help Corrine are also both lovely and the children are equally fond of them. I am often amazed to hear about the range of things they get up to in a day, such as local play groups, the park, or other outside adventures. When the weather is good they are out and about enjoying themselves having fun. Corrine always gives full feedback and keeps a daily diary of what our daughter has been doing. Since September I have been using some of our early years funding entitlement with Corrine and our local nursery, Corrine arranged everything for me once I told her what I wanted to do. I have found Corrine supportive and caring over the past 3 years - we have never looked back since starting with Corrine and are so happy with our choice. I couldn't recommend her enough.
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My two daughters now aged 4 and 2 years have been going to Corrine since they were 10 months old. I remember being daunted by the prospect of returning to work and after visiting several nurseries and other childminders I still felt concerned. However, after meeting Corrine I was instantly put at ease. She took the time to meet several times with myself, my husband and our daughter, each time finding out what our needs were and showing us folders of some of the activities she had arranged for the children in her care. She arranged settling in periods which helped immensely so by the time I returned to work I was 100% happy leaving Amy in her care.
Corrine always goes that extra mile for the children to make sure they are happy and settled, whether it be trips out or activities at home there are always things to keep them stimulated. Corrine and her staff have provided a "home from home" environment and have ways been on hand to offer support and advise through all the milestones so far, from learning to walk and talk to potty training and starting pre school. They are thoroughly deserving of the Outstanding OFSTED grading.
I can now happily say that I am a Mum to two happy and confident children who know how to treat others with respect and kindness of which Corrine has had a huge part in. Above all else the girls enjoy their time there, they happily greet Corrine in the morning and wave goodbye to me as they go off to play with the others. Corrine also provides regular communication through their Home Diary and Newsletters so I feel I always know what they have been doing when I'm not there.
I can only reiterate how happy I am with the service Corrine and her staff provide and would happily recommend to anyone.
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Corrines cared for my first and only child since she was 2 months old. She was always enthusiastic and helpful toward me as first time mother and recorded a Home diary for Giuliana "milestone moments" so i was always informed about her progress. Corrine also helped me with the choices of nurrsery and Primary school. She was fantastic.
She is has always filled the children week with plenty of activities such as arts and crafts, cookery, discovery outings etc...She well deserve the OUTSTANDING award from OFSTED.
Giuliana loves Corrine and the whole family like her own, and over the years the bond as grown ever stronger. Unfortunately we had to leave Corrine's care due to school distance but I still use Corrine during school holidays.
Giuliana as grown into a happy, loving and confident little girl and I have to thank Corrine for giving her the best start in life!!!
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Corrine is passionate and very enthusiastic about Childcare. She maintains strict standards of hygiene, particular about safety, ensures that children under her care are comfortable. Addresses child's individual needs. Maintains excellent communication. Most of all loving and caring. The best childminder!
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Both of my childen were minded by Corrine from the age of 5 months through to school age. My youngest has only just left the setting to start school.
I could never have trusted anyone else with the care of my children as much as I did Corrine.
When you return to work after first having a baby it is a daunting experience. Corrine gave me the confidence to return to work without having to worry about leaving my baby.
Corrine's home is a safe and welcoming environment. The children are greeted in a cheerful manner and encouraged to be as independent as possible with removing shoes, coats etc.
The children have a routine and experience fun days out, religous celebrations, arts and crafts and basic cooking skills.
Corrine has clear rules around how the children treat each other and behave in the setting. Any issues are discussed at the end of each day and resolved mutually.
I cannot recommend Corrine enough - she is a warm, genuine, honest caring person with more experience with children than anyone else I know.
Good luck in securing a place for your child!!
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My son was cared for by Corrine from the age of 5 months up until he was 3 and a half. He always looked forward to going and still talks about Corrine now (he has moved onto pre-school). Corrine provided a safe home environment and encouraged the children to reach their full potential. Harrison was expected to behave in an appropriate manner and if he misbehaved she would discuss the issue with me and say how it was dealt with. corrine would take the children out most days, either to playgroups, parks, museums or soft play areas. When they were based in the home they would engage in art and craft, cooking, role play and of course free play. I would recommend Corrine to anyone looking for childcare.
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My son went to Corrine until recently when I had my second baby and I was very sad that because I was a commuter, he wasn't able to continue going - we live forty miles from Chelmsford.
He was so happy with her, so content and she was so good with him. He went on so many trips, did art activities, played in a big pool in the garden, interacted with lots of other lovely children from nice families in the area and visited nice playgroups and children's centres.
Corrine and her staff always looked so professional in their uniforms and everything about the service was impeccable. Rowan looked at Corrine as an aunt figure which was exactly what I wanted from my childcare - personal, professional and most of all very very fun.
I considered very carefully my childcare options and Corrine was the very very best head and shoulders above everyone else that I visited or saw. She has all the right equipment, knows exactly how to deal with every situation and I saw him develop leaps and bounds. He even took his first steps there aged 10 months - which happened very quickly after starting whereas he hadn't even tried at home.
Everything about Corrine's environment is brilliant, and you couldn't want for more.
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