Testimonials
Parents use the '2 Stars and a Wish' to tell me two things that they most like about Daisy Dolls and one thing they wish could be different.
Find out what my parents have to say about Daisy Dolls:
Love how much [name] has grown in confidence since starting at Daisy Dolls. The 'home away from home' feel means he is comfortable and able to express himself more. With less children it means he can get 1:1 time which is invaluable.
Messy play! [Name] loves anything messy, splashy, squishy and colourful. Stuff we sometimes avoid doing at home due to the amount of clean up involved.
After School Club. With [name] starting school in Sept. we would have loved for Daisy Dolls to provide an after school club. [Name] would have loved it too! Playing with old friends and her brother before pick up. xx
Bonus Star - Flexibility. Always there to support with advice and you have been amazing at taking on the kids at short notice for longer than usual hours.
We love how much insight you give into [name] time at Daisy Dolls and love watching the videos + photos we get.
We love how you give the children 'real world' experiences, trips out and about + explore the local surroundings..
We genuinely can't think of anything, [name] loves coming to 'Nise's' and we think he's getting a wonderful start to life with you..
[Name] absolutely adores going to Daisy Dolls. Most mornings, and sometimes after naps, she'll ask if "it's Denise House Day?" She is so happy to go in each morning as she feels so safe and valued - thank you!
You always organise such a range of activities for the children, taking into account their individual likes and needs.
We don't have any, we think you're amazing!
We most like the variety of activities you do with [name] and the kindness you always show to him and his friends.
[Name] most loves the selection of books always available for him to read.
There is nothing we wish you would do differently. Please just keep feeding his imagination with the wonderful stories and activities you do. We also love to see the videos with him and friends. They have such a lovely bond... created by you.
I think it's fantastic that you take the children out on so many adventures. They have such varied experiences with you from groups to the learning activities you do at home etc. We are really grateful for the enormous effort you put in to developing and nurturing our little people.
The relationship and bond you form is amazing. After seeing [name] struggle through nursery it is a relief and a pleasure to see how happy [name] is to spend time with you. You are an important person in her life not just child care.
The fact that [name] is excited about coming to see Denise days in advance.
The reassuring trust and comfort of leaving [name] with someone who obviously cares about him, and educates him. Brilliant.
All the wonderful activities [name] does when she's with you - crafts, outdoor play, trips - she has such great fun as well as learning so much. I always think home must seem a bit boring in comparison!
The excellent feedback you provide, each week without fail! It is so interesting to see what [name] has been up to but also brilliant to know how she's developing in line with the Early Years Framework. Now [name] is in another setting which provides much less feedback, I appreciate your reports even more.
I have racked my brains and honestly cannot think of a single thing you could improve on! That's not just me being nice - it's the honest truth! So I'll just add another star instead - the fact I know [name] is completely safe, happy and loved when she's with you.
Please keep taking [name] to Stepping Stones - she loves it.
Please continue with the kind and attentive way you listen to and interact with [name], she learns so much from your interaction.
Wish - For you to have some time to yourself what with report writing or preparation of activities!
"Our childminder is a dedicated professional, with the emotional and educational needs of our daughter at the forefront of everything she does. She plans activities meticulously and genuinely cares about the well-being of all the children in her care.
She made my return to work easy as I am 100% sure my daughter receives the best care possible, I don't have that nagging feeling at the back of my mind!
She sends detailed reports on a weekly basis, including photographs and a detailed account of the activities undertaken along with an update on our development inline with the EYFS, this is always written with care and something we enjoy receiving on each weekend".
"Denise has been [name] childminder for the last 10 months and to our eldest daughter for 4 years previous to that.
Denise is an exceptional childminder who provides care above and beyond what we would have ever expected. The positive, trusting relationships she builds with the children mean [name] runs to get her shoes the minute we tell her it is a 'Denise day'.
She provides an extremely stimulating environment with varied activities, outings and topics (things we would never think to try). She also encourages independence from an early stage and supports [name] to complete activities that the older children do which provides fantastic challenge for [name] and shows us the high expectations Denise has for her.
Finally the feedback we receive from Denise is fantastic. The detailed Tapestry reports really give us a flavour of the wonderful days they have together and the additional 'Come Talk with Me' information she sends home is so useful. I would recommend Denise without hesitation and I am so thankful we found such an incredible childminder to look after our girls".
"I am extremely grateful to Denise as my daughter [name] is very happy. [Name] goes three times a week and Denise collects our other daughter, [name], from school one day a week. Initially [name] was only going two days a week and nursery one day a week. However, [name] wasn't comfortable when I dropped her off and the environment was busy and noisy. Being in a home environment and having someone as enthusiastic and outstanding as Denise is amazing. [Name] has even pretended she was ill at school so she could spend more time with Denise after school.
[Name] has developed so much and Denise has helped to support this. She encourages her to do everything that she loves such as listening to others read, painting, cooking and pretend play. [Name] always goes in and comes away with a smile. My other two children went to nursery and, although this environment seemed to suit them, it wasn't right for [name]. Denise is thorough and updates parents at every meeting. I do not have much time to look at Tapestry but I am aware of the wealth of information available on here. I wouldn't want any other childminder for [name] as Denise's caring attitude, enthusiasm, kindness and diligence is second to none".
"[Name] absolutely loves her time with Denise and her friends there. We feel like it is more like she's being looked after by extended family than someone who is doing it as a 'job'. You can tell Denise really cares about the children and their development. She offers them a wide range of experiences, challenges, fun and learning and is thorough in her reports and clearly tries to encourage the children to flourish. We value all of her input and enormous effort and [name] enjoys every minute".
"Thank you very much for everything you do for [name] and us! In the 3 years that you have been her childminder we have always been delighted with the way you care for her, interact with and teach her. As you know I travel a lot for work and can do so in the knowledge she is safe, well looked after and happy in your care. It makes going to work a lot easier!
[Name] is happy and confident because of the interactions she has with you, she cannot wait for Thursday and Friday so that she gets to spend time with you and her friends. You take the time to listen and understand [name] and you genuinely have her best interests at the forefront of all decisions and activities you plan. You have well planned activities everyday to cater for all of the children of differing ages.
[Name] has fantastic speech, knowledge of the world and an unbelievable imagination which you have played a major part in developing. She has had the best possible start to her education that we could have hoped for - thank you"!
"Denise is excellent at her job. [Name] has settled so well with Denise and we enjoy seeing the photos that Denise sends to us so we can see [name] enjoying herself. We have had comments from people we know that have seen Denise out with [name] who have commented on what a good job she does with her and how caring she is of .
I would recommend Denise to anyone who is looking for a childminder. Denise engages [name] in a variety of activities throughout the day to help her develop in areas that she has identified as areas that [name] needs to develop with to do with speech and language.
We are very pleased with the childcare provision that Denise provides for [name]".
"My son [name] attends Daisy Dolls on a Monday and Tuesday each week and has done for the past three years. Denise offers a homely environment for the children she cares for but makes every effort to adhere to the Early Years Foundation Stage milestones, engaging the children in topical and developmental activities at every opportunity. She manages to engage the children with a hugely varied range of activities both at her home and at external groups where the children can interact with other adults and children their own age - some of which [name] has made great connections with.
Denise takes every opportunity to celebrate the children's development as well as preparing them for moving on from her setting to primary school. It is a fun and comforting environment that [name] has never said he doesn't wish to go to, he always gets excited about seeing Denise and the children he has met at Daisy Dolls. Denise tailors activities towards children's interests in order to engage them with what they are learning, for example [name] loves dinosaurs so Denise will create a dinosaur footprint game, or counting game which will engage [name] in the activity and put him at ease.
[Name] will be moving on to Primary school in September and we cannot thank Denise enough for how she has cared for [name] during his time at Daisy Dolls".
"My daughter, [name], was in Denise's setting from just under one year right up until school, which she started in September. Denise still picks her up two days a week and has her in the holidays, which I'm so pleased about as her contribution to [name] development and happiness has been immense and that continues today, even with her transition to school. Denise has always nurtured [name] interests and passions we have a whole wall at home dedicated to art works created with Denise. I never have any concerns that [name] will be anything other than very well cared for and stimulated when she's with Denise. Even now, Denise is paying attention to what she is learning at school and the key areas where she should be developing and working hard to build on this in the limited hours [name] is now with her. One small example, I couldn't make a school event yesterday for World Book Day so I asked if Denise could go instead - I was so grateful that she said yes straightaway and I knew [name] wouldn't mind at all that she was there instead of me. The feedback from Denise is also so thorough and helpful - it's a cliché but she ALWAYS goes the extra mile to keep the children happy, stimulated and reaching their potential. It is very well known around Christchurch that you are extremely lucky to be a Daisy Dolls family"!!
"Even though [name]went to school in September, we still use Daisy Dolls for childcare in the holidays. In fact, it is always the first thing on [name] list when I ask him if he has any holiday requests!
He has done a wide range of activities at Daisy Dolls in the holidays, such as craft, reading, games, baking etc. He certainly doesn't get bored! He will often make suggestions as to what he wants to do and Denise will let him and the other children lead their adventures as much as possible (within reason!).
Denise plans activities outside the home setting, such as visits to local museums and National Trust sites, which [name] loves. It gives him the opportunity to learn about things we may not do with him and enjoy a wide range of activities and experiences.
[Name] is always made to feel welcome, even if he's not been in to the setting for a month or two. He still has some old friends there and enjoys being "the big boy" helping out the newer children. He feels comfortable in Denise's home.
[Name] settled into school brilliantly and I believe that part of that is down to preparation Denise did last year getting him school ready. Whilst there was a strong focus on the learning elements, there were many practical things that Denise did to help with the transition and she shared the tips and tricks with us so we could help at home too. There is a great partnership between Daisy Dolls and parents, which is a strong benefit for all the children lucky enough to go there"!
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