My daughter has been going to Carole's since she was 9 months. She's 3.5 years now and still attending Carole's. I knew the moment I met Carole that I just felt in my gut that she was genuinely a lovely person and this was the childminder for us. She was also recommended to us by two different people. She made it incredibly easy to go back to work and leave my baby. We had settle in days and on my first few days back at work Carole would send me messages to reassure me. I did not worry one little bit and still never have when Lucy was in her care. Any accidents Carole will send me a message as soon as she can with a detailed message of what happened and a picture so I can't imagine it looks worse than it does.
Very flexible for us, if we have to attend a course with work or go to a funeral or anything Carole won't hesitate to help us out.
Her grown up daughters are also lovely and a credit to their parents. They can babysit. One of them can cut your hair (she also did Lucy's first hair cut with a certificate and a clip of her hair).
Daddy Dave is a friendly giant. He has really helped with the man fear our daughter used to get. And him and Carole make a great team. So a lovely family that will make your child feel right at home and will happily chat to you about updates with your child.
I feel like my daughters development has been enhanced by attending Carole's. I've seen Carole sit at the table teaching her puzzles and playing the shopping cart game (a memory game). Lots of outdoor play in the garden, at the park and to the lake. The kids are never screaming or out of control when I pick up. They all seem to have the same temperament or they are all just happy and settled there.
Recently my daughters preschool (not one listed on here) had been down graded to adequate which Carole informed me about as soon as she heard. I didn't get the official letter until later on that evening. Carole showed her concern and was more than happy to keep Lucy for the rest of the day until I had the information I needed. She had Lucy's back 100% and I found myself convincing Carole that it was ok for Lucy to go back - as Carole was in mumma bear mode worrying about Lucy. I love Carole and her family for how they love Lucy. What more could you want from a childminder?! We don't think of Carole as our childminder anymore but as a friend. Thanks for being amazing Culver Family! Jay Saunders xxx

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