Carole C's 5 Star Reviews
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Below are the 5 star reviews for Carole C. Please note that reviews represent the subjective opinions of other Childcare.co.uk members and not of Childcare.co.uk. Parents must carry out their own checks and references on childcare providers to ensure that they are completely happy before enaging in the use of their services.
Our daughter went to Carole when she was 7 months old until she went to nursery at 3 years. Carole and Dave were like our daughters second family as we didn't have any family close by to help. She loved going there and when she left to go to nursery she was a confident and happy little girl and that's very much thanks to the love she received when in Carole's care. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending their service. They were brilliant!
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Cheryl _
on 25/02/2019
Carole has cared for my children when they were small. She has also helped out with emergency cover and during some school holidays.
She has amazing attention to detail and provides excellent care on an individual basis.
She is totally accommodating and makes everyone welcome. I always felt the children were happy with here and in very safe hands.
I would not hesitate in recommending Carole for her quality childminding services.
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KarenJ
on 15/02/2019
Carole and Dave are fantastic! Originally I was worried how my children would get on there (as they only go during the school holidays) but they absolutely love it! It’s like home from home for them!
We always get such a warm welcome when we arrive at the front door and the kids just go straight in with no hesitation whatsoever. I’m at ease when at work as Carole will always keep me updated with how they’re getting on throughout the day. Dave makes sure the kids get out and about which is great too!
I have recommended them already to my friends but would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for caring, professional childcare.
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amylaz13
on 14/02/2019
I was really nervous about sending my 1 year old son Hudson to a childminders but after meeting Carole I fully relaxed.
Carole and Dave are a fantastic couple and brilliant childminders.
Hudson loved going and really came out of himself.
I would recommend them to anyone
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loren
on 14/02/2019
Carole is exactly what I had hoped for when looking for someone to take care of my boys.
My eldest who’s nearly 10 settled in amazingly from 9 months old and my youngest who’s nearly 6 settled in the same. Caroles home is clean,tidy but most importantly safe and fun for the children. Her husband Dave is fantastic and the boys think he’s super cool. My children still talk about ‘those days at Caroles’ and I’m pretty sure they would move in if they could.
There’s nothing better than knowing your children are happy and in good care. Would highly recommend.
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Kell4484
on 13/02/2019
When having to make the difficult decision to go back to work I knew this time round that I wanted to find a childminder rather than a nursery. I came across Carole’s profile and there was no second thought needed, that was where I wanted my daughter to be cared for and I can honestly say it was the best decision we ever made.
Our daughter was only 6 months old when she first started going to Carole and is not far off turning 2. She had grown and developed from the baby she was into the outgoing little girl she is now, full of character, clever and independent and the credit for this is definitely down to the care that Carole, Dave and their daughters provide.
Our daughter loves being there, so much so she doesn’t want to leave some evenings. It is such a happy, loving, caring and friendly environment which the children all love, it really is the best home away from home you could wish for.
Carole and Dave are not just our childminders, we consider them to be our friends and an extended family to our daughter.
I would recommend Carole to anyone in a heartbeat. Sending our daughter here was the best decision we could have made, we are very lucky and wouldn’t be without them!
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Coral
on 13/02/2019
Both my monkeys have been going to Carole for just a little under 4 years. The care provided for both has been second to non. As stated in my title what my two experience when they are at Carole's is a home from home experience, they are treated like family. My daughter is 10 years old and Carole and her family cater for her educational needs as well as provide a positive and safe environment for my two to grow and develop.
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SudhaPat
on 13/02/2019
I found Carole's profile on this website while we were still in Japan when we decided to move to the UK 5 years ago. I was desperate to find someone to look after my 5-year-old son and 2-year-old daughter as I had to start working full time straight away after I got there. We went to see her on the next day we arrived in MK, and her smile and friendly character made me comfortable immediately and thought my children will be fine with her. It wasn't an easy start as my children didn't speak a word of English then, but Carole tried really hard to communicate with them, and they soon started forming a bond that gave me a huge relief! Her husband David started doing school run later, and my children loved him too! Their lovely daughters also looked after them sometimes, and we felt like we became part of the family.
She has a lovely house with a big back garden, and the house was always immaculate! I don't know how she does it when she has so many children to look after! My daughter was so proud to be a toy room manager helping her to tidy up lots of toys!
Whenever I encountered problems, she always helped me finding solutions even beyond her role as a childminder which I cannot thank her enough.
My children stayed with her for 5 years until we left MK, and we couldn't have survived there without her and her family!
I would definitely recommend Carole, she is brilliant!
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SachO001
on 13/02/2019
Carole has been absolutely brilliant with our daughter. We initially put our daughter in to a nursery at 9 months old, and she just wasn’t settling in, we were told she would be in the baby room, but every time I went to drop her off and and collect her she was in the toddler room in tears. It was clear it was too much for her, so we decided a Childminder would be a better option.
We were so lucky to find Carole, our daughter needed a lot of reassurance and comfort for the first few months after her experience with the nursery and Carole was absolutely brilliant with her, my anxieties of leaving my daughter completely disappeared as I knew Carole and her husband were doing everything to make my daughter feel safe and happy.
Fast forward 18 months and we still couldn’t be happier, our daughters development and confidence has come on so much thanks to Carole and her husband. Every time I ask my daughter if she’s had a fun day at Carole’s; she shouts at the top of her voice “Yeah!” with the biggest smile on her face. That makes my day!
I would absolutely recommend Carole, she’s brilliant!
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RachNew
on 11/02/2019
Like so many other first time parents, leaving our little one to go back into the world of work was quite an emotional and stressful time. I was super nervous about leaving my 1 year old son in childcare, and as he was a prem baby I was even more cautious about who and where I would choose. However, within the first few minutes of meeting Carole and her husband Dave in there welcoming home, I just knew our son was going to love it there.
It's not very often you meet a family of such engaging, full of life and caring people, yet the Culvers have been just that and so much more. They have a wealth of knowledge and experience in childcare that puts my mind at ease everyday. Our son is so happy, he sometimes doesn't want to leave which is a lovely feeling!!
Over the last 11 months in Carole and Dave's care, our son has developed superbly. He has not only learned to walk and talk, but he has become an independent little chap - full of character that Carole and Dave encourage and flourish.
Carole and her family provide a stimulating and nuturing environment for children of different ages in their care. Their home is full of positivity and has a true home from home sense about it. There are lots of educational, sensory and fun toys / activities for the children. The children love outdoor play and my little one especially enjoys the trips out to the park.
The proof really is in the pudding, when at the end of each day our son, and the other children, are all so happy!! A true testament to a fabulous childcare setting!
I really can't recommend Carole, Dave and their two brilliant daughters enough. I feel SO incredibly lucky to have found them, and cannot thank them enough for everything they've done for my little boy so far.
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Saijal
on 09/02/2019
My husband and I moved to Milton Keynes last year just before the birth of our daughter. The move to a new town, no immediate family & friends around and both our work places in London meant long hours away from the baby once my maternity leave ended. Also, our daughter has severe eczema. Finding the right childcare was therefore our most pressing concern.
All that concern was put to rest when we met Carole and her lovely family. Right from our very first meeting with Carole to our daughter's first settling in day, everything was so smooth and the interaction professional yet so friendly - we knew it was the right decision. Mehiera took to Carole almost instantly (and so did we!) and has settled like a dream. Mehiera is 14 months old and has been going to Carole's for the last two months. It definitely seems longer than that.
Carole is brilliant with the children. She is a natural at comprehending the children's needs and is so loving, so giving. I'm always met with the sight of happy children across different age groups. Carole's husband, Dave and their two daughters are equally wonderful and engaged. The Culver home provides not only a safe and warm environment but also a fun, stimulating one that encourages children to explore and interact. Mehiera is a spirited child and Carole nurtures that spirit- we have noticed so much development and confidence in just two months.
In this short time, we have also seen nasty eczema flare-ups, diet restrictions and Carole has been on top of it all. In fact, the Culver family has ensured special attention during those times. I know Carole is genuinely concerned and takes such great care of Mehiera- offering advice and even offering to maintain a food diary. As a parent who is particularly worried about their child in this regard, there is no greater reassurance. ?
Carole goes out of her way and is genuinely invested in the wellbeing of the children in her care. She is everything we'd hoped for and more, and cannot recommend her enough.
Shalmali x
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on 01/07/2017
Carole and her family have looked after my daughter since she was 6 months old and my daughter absolutely loves them. Their home has a great family environment and all the kids are very happy there. We don't have any other family in Milton Keynes and Carole & co have very much become our family there. They are so kind and always willing to go the extra mile to help out. Very much recommend.
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helenmcd
on 27/06/2017
Thought I would leave a review for Carole who looked after my 1 year old daughter full time. Carole provides a safe, loving and stimulating environment, my baby girl is very very happy and never has any separation anxiety. She is excellent at planning activities for the children, with daily activities. Carole bonded extremely well with my daughter, she was always happy to be dropped off in the morning and her setting provides a home from home feel that will make any child comfortable and at ease and if a cuddle is needed, its there. I can't thank Carole and her family enough for the time, effort, patience and devotion she has shown me and my little girl throughout her time with her. I would highly recommend Carole to any prospective family!
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on 26/06/2017
Carol has been looking after our son for over a year now. She is caring, dedicated child focussed and has been really helpful and flexible to our needs. Her home is lovely and welcoming and as well as having so many opportunities for play and learning, there's also a relaxed, warm atmosphere- a sense of 'home from home'.
I am so confident that our little boy is entertained, encouraged and so well cared for practically and emotionally. He loves her and her lovely family and I feel so lucky that I chose her to look after him. I know he couldn't be in better hands. That knowledge has made going back to work after maternity leave so much easier!
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Caroline
on 25/06/2017
My LO has been going to Carole’s since he was 7 months old and he’s nearly 4 now and he’s loved going there. My experience of Carole and her family is that she has been more than just a child minder to me as she has gone the extra mile.
The Culver family have a beautiful home with lots of space and fun things for the children to play with. Even though there are children running around the home is still very clean and tidy.
Carole has a very kind and understanding nature and has been very supportive not just to Christian but to myself over the years. The children get to do lots of fun things like go to the park, outdoor play like with the water/sand table and there’s many development toys around.
I have previously and would in the future recommend any one to Carole as a Childminder and feel I was very lucky to find her.
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on 25/06/2017
Carole and her husband are looking after my 18 month old little boy 3 days a week and my 4 year old through the school holidays.
From the very beginning of the first visit Carole and her husband Dave were very welcoming to all of us and couldnt have made me and my children feel more confortable. My little boy settled very quickly and has gained more confident as the times goes on.
Carole really listens to our needs and worries and made me feel relaxed when having to return back to work after maternity leave.
Both of my boys love going to Carole's and it makes me feel at ease that they are well looked after and loved like I would.
Their home is very clean and tidy and very welcoming to our children.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND
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on 22/06/2017
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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on 22/06/2017
Carole is a fantastic childminder ; my daughter Harriet settled in straight away from day 1 and loves going there every day.
From day one I knew Harriet was in safe loving hands.
Carole's home has the perfect set up (play room filled with fun and developmental toys) it's always clean and tidy and her communication is spot on. Carole not only offers a loving happy environment but is excellent at all aspects of her role.
Carole provides a communications diary which is filled in daily recording all you want to know about how her day has been.
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on 22/06/2017
Carole was so very helpful when I needed short-term childcare at very little notice, she went out of her way to do the best for my little boy, and I would have been lost without her.
Her home environment is ideally setup for children of all ages, with a great range of space and activities to choose from.
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on 14/11/2011
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on 20/09/2011
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on 27/06/2011
Carole looked after our 3 young children before I went back on maternity leave earlier in 2010. The children could not wait to get to her house every morning and Carole and her family are very loving and caring to all the children in her care. Everyday included trips and visits and they were well fed. We would have no hesitation in recommending Carole to anyone looking for a safe and secure environment for their children.
Debbie and Ian
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