Karen Perry's 5 Star Reviews
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5 out of 5
Parents say
The childminder has received consistently excellent reviews from numerous parents. She is described as caring, loving, and flexible, providing a welcoming home-from-home environment. Parents praise her for supporting children's development, offering engaging activities, and easing the transition back to work. Many highlight the childminder's communication skills and ability to accommodate various schedules. Overall, she is highly recommended for her exceptional care and dedication.
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Karen has been looking after both of my little boys for just coming up to a year now . My youngest from around 9 months and the oldest from nearly 2 . She has been extremely accommodating to all our needs and made the transition for me from maternity leave back to work a lot easier knowing that my children are being well looked after . Our eldest needs abit more extra support and Karen has been more than happy to learn and support him throughout the day when he’s there . I can’t fault Karen in anyway where looking after our children is concerned she’s excellent and both my children love going to see her!
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on 06/01/2025
My son has been with Karen since September originally doing 1 day a week and moving upwards to 3.
Karen has been flexible with what I need allowing me to change my timings month by month based on my husband's work. She is also good at communicating how my son had been.
Karen does crafts with the children and it's lovely to see what things my son produces.
It took a while for my son to be ok being without me but Karen was patient and willing to try different techniques to put him at ease.
Karen has been a great childminder for my son and the only reason we are leaving is due to a relocation
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Tegan
on 25/11/2024
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karen perry
on 09/01/2025:
thank you for the above.it was a pleasure having your son,even though it was a short time he enjoyed interacting with the other children experiencing different things. I wish you all good luck in your new home.
My son was with Karen for 3 years from 6 months and I couldn’t of asked for a better childminder…my son loved going to Karen’s she made it a home from home place what I wanted as my son was only 6 months.
Karen is a kind,caring,loving and understandable person and is willing to help you out in any way possible.Her energy,love and passion with the kids as a childminder is everything you want and need knowing your child is well looked after,enjoying themselves while you are busy at work.Her family are a bonus too so welcoming and friendly.
My son’s learning,confidences,potty training,speech,making friends,manners,numbers,eating just everything came to him like duck in water and I can’t thank Karen enough for being a huge part of our life’s with Harvey’s milestones while with her as my son used to call her home(childminders)his second home.
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zoe
on 13/08/2023
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karen perry
on 16/08/2023:
Thank you for your kind words Zoe.Harvey was a delightful little boy with lots of character who always bought a smile to my face. he always enjoyed taking part in new activities and I'm sure he has developed as he has covered new areas.i wish you all the best for the future. karen
Karen was very welcoming to my wife and I from day one. Due to a last minute falling through of our original childcare plan, we were very desperate to get our little one year old into nursery as both parents work. Karen was very understanding of our situation and offered us a bespoke short term contract (around 4 weeks) to hold on to Mesi before a spot was to free up for her at nursery. Mesi has been taken care of well during her time with Karen. Karen had really helped us out when we needed help, and we would both recommend her any time.
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Kali
on 04/08/2023
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karen perry
on 04/08/2023:
Thank you for your review. I was glad to be able to help you out for a short period and I wish Mesi all the best for when she starts a new venture into nursery.
My daughter has been going to Karen since July 22, I was very nervous at first but soon put at ease. My daughter loves going to Karen, she loves learning and being creative. Sometimes it's a struggle to get her to leave! Overall would recommend Karen to anyone who was to ask for a childminder in the area.
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Charlott
on 05/07/2023
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karen perry
on 05/07/2023:
Thank you for your review. your daughter is a very happy little girl and is willing to try different things.she loves the garden and outside play.karen
Karen has been looking after my daughter since she was 6 months old. Karen made my transition back to work easy as she was so attentive with my little girl. Making sure she had her home comforts and keeping to routine. Every day my daughter is so happy to go with Karen (she normally screams leaving me) not when she’s with Karen she give me a cuddle and smile and off she goes. Karen has been amazing with her making arts and crafts and singing nursery rhymes that she loves, telling me all about her day. I would recommend Karen to anybody looking for a childminder as she is just fantastic!
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JennieB
on 29/06/2023
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karen perry
on 29/06/2023:
Thank you for your lovely review.it is a pleasure having your little girl in my setting.she loves exploring new things and joining in with her little friends.
My little boy has been going to Karen since September, and honestly was the best decision I have ever made!
Karen is so welcoming - keeps you up to date with everyone my little one has been doing throughout the day!
Since my little one has been going there his development has really come along, he loves going there everyday. Always happy and smiling when I pick him up as well!
If you are looking for a childminder I would highly recommend Karen.
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Melissa
on 03/02/2023
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karen perry
on 03/02/2023:
It has been a pleasure having your little one here.hes always full of joy and laughter and has achieved so much in the last few months.he will be missed but I wish you all the best for the future.karen.x
A great home from home setting, with all members of the house welcoming our daughter. It is esvident that my Isla loves her time with Karen, as she will often have a meltdown at collection, and proceed to clamber back into the setting, which gives me peace of mind that she is in a great place. Understanding military working life, Karen has been flexible at sometimes very short notice, which has been an absolute godsend.
We only leave due to relocating to a different area, where our little one will move to nursery, which Karen has helped in ensuring Isla is ready for. Many thanks from myself, Ben and Isla :)
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Sophie
on 26/10/2022
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karen perry
on 26/10/2022:
it has been a absolute pleasure having isla here and watching her grow in confidence and experiencing new skills. we will miss her but wish you all the best for the future.x
I was so anxious leaving my daughter for the first time Karen made the experience so easy and I always knew she was in amazing hands. My daughter gets anxious leaving me to be with other people but was happy and content and Karen’s that she would happily leave me with out waving goodbye. I would recommend her to anyone we were sad to leave and if ever needed child care again she would be my first call. She worked amazingly to help support us around my husband work as well. She came home with crafts she had done and they were ones I could keep forever.
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EAshford
on 15/10/2022
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karen perry
on 15/10/2022:
thank you.it was a pleasure having little one here.always so happy playing with her friends and experiencing new things.
Thank you to Karen for providing exceptional care for my son. He had been somewhere previous and just not settled so I was worried the same would happen in Karen’s care, but it was the totally opposite! After 2 weeks he had made some friends, was coming home with things he’d made and was no longer crying on drop off. As a first time parent leaving my son with someone new after a bad experience I felt very anxious and on edge, but Karen made me feel very at ease leaving him in her care. Having a partner who’s deployment is all over the place, Karen has been very accommodating when it’s come to helping me with the few extra hours here and there and is always willing to help when she is able to do so. Due to moving out of the area I am unfortunately having to take him out of her care and we as a family are devastated. I can’t recommend Karen enough and thank her for everything she’s done for us!
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Jessica
on 20/06/2022
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karen perry
on 20/06/2022:
it has been a pleasure having your son here in our care and setting.he has grown in confidence and is a delightful,happy little boy.he will be missed,but I wish him all the best for the future.regards Karen.x
We have been with Karen for well over three years and unfortunately our time has come to move on (due to posting into to a new area).
My daughter always ran into Karen’s with a big smile on her face, she has always been made to feel welcome in Karen’s home.
My daughter has always been full time so Karen had played a huge part in her development from early years and setting the foundations of eduction in preparation for her transition to primary school next year. My little girl is now confident and more then ready for primary school thanks to Karen and all her support.
We will really miss Karen and will always be great full for the fantastic care she has given to our little girl. I would without a doubt recon Karen to anyone looking for childcare.
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Samantha
on 31/10/2021
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karen perry
on 01/11/2021:
it has been a pleasure to have your daughter from a little baby to now.she has grown into a very confident little girl and will try anything new.im sure,as she ventures into her next chapter she will continue to thrive.i wish you all the best for the future. x
Mrs Karen Perry has been outstanding in caring for our son Oliver.
She has helped with his growth and development from the age of 1 to 2& ½ and we truly believe he wouldn’t be the boy he is today without her influence and vast experience.
He was walking at 11 months, speaking well from 14 months and potty trained at 26 months. Without Karen’s help, guidance & support I don’t think he would have achieved these milestones at the ages he did.
Oliver is always coming home with different creations and telling us about how much fun he’s had with his friends, whether its playing with robots or looking for wiggly worms in the garden.
As we are a serving couple, she’s always been flexible to help with our needs so we can support the Army. It’s with an extremely heavy heart we must leave. We have only left due to assignment.
She is a credit to her field, and I would highly recommend her services.
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Laura
on 21/04/2021
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karen perry
on 05/07/2023:
thank-you for your lovely review.it has been a pleasure watching Oliver develope over the time he has been here.he loves exploring new activities and joining in with his friends. we wish you all the best in the future. Karen
My daughter Millie has been with Karen for 2 years now, Millie has been with Karen since she was about 8 months old. Every morning she runs in, she comes home with drawings, cards, masks! Millie adores Karen, and clearly loves been with her.
I remember been so worried going back to work, I had never left Millie with anyone other then family or very close friends. Karen made the transition back to work so easy.
I would 110% recommend, Millie always arrives and leaves with a massive smile on her face.
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Samantha
on 29/04/2020
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karen perry
on 29/04/2020:
Thank you for the above review. It has been a lovely experience watching millie develope. She has achieved a lot and I look forward to watching her grow and develope more over a period of time. Karen. X
Karen has been our daughters childminder since she was 7 months old, she has enjoyed every minuet with her ,but now ready for school, its time to say our goodbyes.
We couldn't reccomened Karen enough.
Lola has thrived and learnt so much over the years and she will truly miss you.
Thank you Karen.
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Rosie
on 21/04/2020
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karen perry
on 21/04/2020:
Thank you so much for your lovely review. Lola has been a delight to have and to watch grow into a lovely young girl. She will be missed but I'm sure will do well when she starts school in September. Please keep in touch. Xx
Couldn’t recommend Karen enough! My daughter Robyn has been with Karen for a few months now and she did struggle at first leaving me and the new environment but with her help Robyn now enjoys going has settled in amazingly. Robyn is always coming home with lots of beautiful drawings/cards/masks and more importantly with a huge smile on her face. We are gutted to be leaving as were are moving with work.
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Sam
on 25/05/2019
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karen perry
on 25/05/2019:
Thank you Sam. It is a pleasure to have robyn with us and she will be missed when you leave. She enjoys joining in with the other children and will be missed by all of them. We wish you all good luck in the future. X
Karen had my little boy from when he was 1 and half until he was nearly 3, it was a sad time leave but due to work we had to move. My son loved going to Karen's he was always excited to see her, they made things all the time which he loved so show us after work, he has developed fantasticly and is most definitely over his age group.
Karen is a loving, carering, helpful and understanding . We as a family couldn't of asked for anyone better to look after our little boy. She was a massive part of my son life and he still talks about karen.
We cant thank you enough.
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on 07/01/2019
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karen perry
on 07/01/2019:
Thank you so much for your lovely review Emily. It has been a great pleasure to have Louis here with us over the last couple of years.Louis was a delightful little boy who grew in confidence and many other ways.we miss him but will keep in touch to see how Louis progresses .take care.
Karen is being looking after my little boy since June and she is fantastic, everyday day I come to drop of my little boy he's always happy to go to Karen with open arms. His development is coming on amazingly since he's been with Karen.
They do lots of different daily actives like painting, colouring, making things, and so much more.
I highly recommend Karen to anyone.
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on 31/08/2017
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karen perry
on 01/09/2017:
Hello Emily. Thank you for your review.it is a pleasure to have your little one in my setting.he interacts lovely with the other children. He always has a smile on his face.
Karen has been looking after my daughter since January time. Our daughter was very clingy having spent no time away from me since she was born. She has settling in remarkably well, it's lovely leaving her off knowing that she is happy that Karen is taking care of her. She has came on well with interacting with other children and she goes in the morning without a tear. Karen is a lovely approachable lady with years of experience and provides a home from home experience where the children get a great deal of attention. My university hours are very diverse but Karen has been excellent at accommodating these.
Thank you Karen x
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on 21/03/2017
Karen is being looking after my girl and she is brilliant she loves kids and my little girl is always happy every morning she has developed a lot since joining her as they do different things daily like colouring painting and sorting shapes etc I will highly recommend her to anyone looking for a safe and convenient place for your child .
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on 15/03/2017
When we were looking for chilminder last year I have met few chilminder , but when I met Karen I knew she is the one for our little Oli ! Oli was 13 months when he first went to Karen ! Oli loves going to Karen , loves playing with other children . Karen is very professional , good with children , does lots of activities with kids ! Oli always excited to go to Karen in the mornings ! Karen is very warm and welcoming !So if you looking for someone to have your children while at work , Karen is the right person to have your little ones ! Xxxx
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Kamila
on 08/02/2017
Putting my child in child care was not easy for me and my parter both working fulltime mon-fri. As soon as we sore Karen we knew she was the one.
Easy to talk to, loving caring everything we expected from are childminder and more. My daughter was 7 months when she went to Karen's and is going to be 1 next month.
Lola settled so well with Karen she loves playing with the other kids, brining home arts and crafts, my daughter is coming on so well being at Karen's learning new things social skills.
I could not recommend Karen enough and we will be staying with Karen for the foreseeable future!!
Thank you for all you do Karen!!
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Rosie
on 07/09/2016
Karen has provided care for both of my children over numerous years. I have found Karen to be professional and flexible with the service she offers. Karen communicates well both with parent and child and puts all at ease. Thank you for your hard work Karen and for the care you have given my children over the years.
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on 02/09/2016
We were very nervous whether we would find a childminder willing to take a same sex couples child but we never should have worried. Karen is an exceptional woman with a great gift. She makes you feel so at ease the moment you meet her. Our son Riley has been with her for about 9 months and he loves going to Karen's house. He has made friends, learnt so much and is growing up to be a very intelligent young man. Thank you.
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on 06/04/2016
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karen perry
on 24/04/2016:
Thank you ursula. Riley is a lovely little lad and it has been a pleasure watching him grow with confidence. He loves joining in with activities and loves making new friends . karen.x
Karen has been looking after my two little boys for the past few months , from the moment my little boys seen Karen they instantly adored her. Karen is the most loving , caring , passionate lady and always puts the needs of the children first , from the moment I drop my children off and they see Karen's face the both of they're faces instantly light up and they start smiling , Karen is very flexible and has always been able to help in any way she can , I would highly recommend Karen to everyone , I'm so happy I've found a childminder that ticks all my boxes ( and I am a very fussy person) . Thank you Karen x
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on 02/11/2014
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karen perry
on 17/11/2014:
Thank you for your kind word s sarah.it is a pleasure to have both your children.they both enjoy interacting with the other children and enjoy all activities that are on offer for them to play with.regards karen.x
My daughter Amelia has been going to karen for the past 6 months. Amelia absolutely loves it there, Always a smile on her face when i drop her off. Karen is very flexible with the hours she works and has helped me out on a number of occasions. A friendly and caring person who i highly recommend to anyone looking for childcare.
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on 29/09/2014
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karen perry
on 01/10/2014:
.thank you for your kind review.Amelia is a pleasure to have.she responds to activities and interacts well with the other children.it is always nice to have children from a young age and be part of their growing up.x
Karen is an exceptional child minder. She looked after my son Nathan for over a year and would still be if it wasn't for moving house. She engages herself with the children and always ensures that they are happy and caters to their developmental needs. The children are always learning something new and Nathan was always excited to go to Karen's and reluctant to leave. She is also kind in herself and when we had a new baby was extremely helpful to all of us as a family. I would recommend Karen to any family she is a great child minder.
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sibo hak
on 01/05/2014
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karen perry
on 12/05/2014:
THANK YOU SIBO,IT WAS A PLEASURE TO HAVE NATHAN WITH US,HE INTERACTED WITH THE OTHER CHILDREN AND WAS ALWAYS KEEN TO DO THINGS NEW,IT WOULD BE OUR PLEASURE TO HAVE HIM BACK AT ANY TIME IF YOU EVER MOVE BACK THIS WAY.KAREN
Karen has been looking after my children age 10 and 7. Karen takes them to school and collects them after. Karen is very caring and tentative. My children enjoy spending their time with her.
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on 25/11/2013
Our son Eric has been with Karen since he left nursery April. Right from the get go we knew that Karen was perfect for us, and it didn't take long for Eric to warm up to Karen! Eric has come on leaps and bounds as well, and now we don't even have time to say goodbye in a morning before he's whipped his jacket and trainers off and has disappeared inside, he loves his days with Karen. I wouldn't send our boy to anyone else and recommend her to any of my friends who are considering a child minder.
Karen is very friendly and welcoming, as is her home, and Eric often comes home with creative things he has made that day. Also, Eric enjoys doing sign language to communicate, so we were glad to find out that Karen is practised in BSL.
Adam, Denise and Eric! Xxxx
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on 28/05/2013
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karen perry
on 30/05/2013:
thank you for your lovely comments.it is a pleasure to have eric in my care.eric has settled in very well and is a joy to have.he interacts well with the other children and enjoys playing and doing activities.karen.xxx
My daughter goes to Karen, She has only been going for 2 weeks. Not many hours a week. Madison loves going.
I started a job 2 weeks ago, was worried about finding someone, to have Madison. Karen was very flexible and really good to take her on at short notice.
She takes Madison & drops her off at nursery for me.
They do alsorts & Mdison mixes with other children.
I would recomend Karren.
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on 19/05/2012
My 3 children love going to Karen's, they have been attending since the Summer, and love it there. Karen is flexible which has been a godsend, since I work shifts. Karen does many activities with the children, they come home with lovely drawings, crafts, money boxes and much more. Karen puts each childs needs first, and encourages development . Thank you very much.
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Our 8 month old daughter Imie has simply loved spending time with Karen since September! Together they do lots of arts and crafts activities and play with a huge variety of toys. Karen makes sure that Imie is actively involved in all parts of her daily life and has helped to make the process of putting our daughter into child care easy and stress free. Karen's approachable nature and flexibility around hours have been a godsend whilst we've stubbled our way back into working life! Imogen always smiles and giggles when she sees Karen first thing in the morning, leaving us confident that she is very well looked after and loved whilst we're away!
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on 13/12/2010
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karen perry
on 20/12/2010:
thank you for a lovely review,i am glad that i have been able to help you over the last few years, with both of your children and i look forward to helping for many more years to come.It is pleasure to have them both here, as they do enjoy coming here and playing with the other children,thanks again for your updated review Karen
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