Dory65's Reviews
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(5 from 6 reviews)
My daughter has been going to Dorothy and Sam for 7 months now and in that time she has come on so much.
Dorothy and Sam provide a wonderful friendly, caring, fun and educational environment, that is also homely.
My daughter was 2 years 9 months when she started going to Dory's. Until that time I had worked evenings so I had practically been a stay at home mum. This meant that it was a big step for me to get a day job and have to leave my daughter with someone else. Despite being a mummy's girl she settled in brilliantly within a couple of weeks. I think it took me longer to adjust to the change than it did for my daughter. Now I realise that it is the best thing I could have done for her. I believe that her development has taken a huge step forward since going to Dory's. She enjoys socialising with her friends, learning, visits to soft play, amongst others, and Dory's famous pancakes go down a treat at breakfast time.
Dory and Sam have been flexible to my needs as I do not have a fixed rota. They do all that they can to accommodate mine, and most importantly my daughters, needs. She is treated as an individual and not just as job but almost like part of their family. I could not wish for anything better and can't thank them both enough for all that they do for her.
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...as stated by my 4 yr old - and without prompting!
My two daughters (4 and 6) attend Dory's Childminding Service and have settled straight away (which is usually a struggle with my youngest child).
There are always a fantastic range of activities available for them. They are cared for and nurtured there (so much so they don't want to leave!).
They have only been with Dory's a couple of weeks but have fitted straight in to their welcoming environment.
One very happy mummy and 2 even happier children!
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I am a single mother who returned to full tome work when my little girl was about 6 months old. I have recently enrolled my daughter in Dory's childminding services and increased the amount of time she goes there. Both Dorothy and Sam are extremely friendly and are dedicated to teaching children early years education. My daughter was only very young when she started and has slowly developed her milestones with the support and encouragement of Sam and Dorothy.
Dorothy also supports me with any questions I have and helps me spread the financial cost.
I know that my daughter is now completely settled with Dorothy and Sam to the point where she didn't want to come home! :-)
The environment that Dorothy has created is very homely and conducive to learning.
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I am a single mother studying to be a midwife, my daughter is just over two years old. I have been using Dorothys childcare roughly 9 months. I am so happy with all the aspects of my child's development since she started here. Dorothy is flexible which really works for me and my studying. My daughter has made good friendships with not only the children who attend Dorothys, but with Dorothy and Sam too.
I love how they are with my daughter she isn't just a number here, she is an individual. My daughter is toilet trained and i wouldn't have been able to do it without the great support i received from both Sam and Dorothy. I have recommended their services to many friends and family members and my niece now attends, due to my high praises i have for the service they provide.
I will continue to leave my daughter in the care of these professionals knowing she is safe, cared for and happy here, which makes me feel happier leaving her. I do not like leaving my daughter but i know i need to go order to better our future. I could not think of a better place for her, where she will be stimulated and encouraged to learn more than she is here.
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I have two children currently with Sam and Dorothy, they have been going for three months now and absolutely love them. My oldest son gets excited when he is going to the childminders which is a huge relief to know that they are happy and well looked after.
I am a student and have a constantly changing timetable. Sam and Dorothy have been brilliant and really supportive it has taken so much pressure off me knowing that I have them to look after my two boys they feel more like family friends now than the boys childminders.
The house is very child friendly with lots of toys to play with
I would highly recommend Sam and Dorothy's services.
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My daughter who is now 2 years and 4 months old has been looked after by Dorothy for about 18 months now. She is a very happy, secure and well settled child who is really treated as a member of Dorothy's family. She even refers to Dorothy's mum-in-law as grandma and it is always a task to get her to leave Dorothy's house in the evening as she is busy playing. Dorothy is a very loving, nurturing and extremely flexible childminder. She has the ability to recognise the child's potential and really nurture them on. As a parent, I will forever be indebted to her as the knowledge that my child is happy and loved allows me to go to work without excessive worry.
She is very flexible and generous with her time has helped us out on weekends and even night shifts sometimes. My husband and I are both hospital doctors working shifts and having someone like Dorothy has been a real blessing. I cannot recommend her services highly enough.
Dorothy's daughter Sam, who works as her assistant, has also made a huge difference to the place. They work well as a team and Sam has helped us out several times when we needed a babysitter.
All in all, they offer an amazing service and I would highly recommend visiting them. Their love for the job and the kids is instantly obvious and at the end of the day as a parent, all you want is for your child to be loved and nurtured by someone when you are off to work.
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