Member since : | 29 Mar 2017 |
Manually reviewed : | 31 Jul 2019 |
Last updated : | 25 Jun 2023 |
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When it was a time to look for a nursery or childminder we were quite worried as you trust your most valuable “thing” to somebody else. We went to see quite a few nurseries and childmiders and we couldn’t wish for a better one. We are very happy and lucky to find Slavka, Ioana and the setting. The setting is brilliant, so many things for the little ones to learn, explore, enjoy. Outside setting is set up with so much to do for kids too. Ioana, Slavka and the rest of the team are so sweet and kind. My little one is looked after the best way we would wish for. My little princess goes happy to the childminder setting and is very happy when I pick her up end of the day. She loves the setting and the team. We couldn’t recommend enough this setting and are so thankful that we have found exactly this setting. .Moreexpand_more
Our son has been attending caring hands for 3 days a week for a year. In that time he has made huge strides linguistically and socially. A lot of this is down to the care and attention that the staff at caring hand have shown him. We now have a second baby and wouldn't hesitate to send him to caring hands too. We liked the caring hands environment as it felt like a home from home. It wasn't too big and it felt like a natural place to go when being away from his parents for the first time.
When we first started thinking about childcare for our son, we weren’t sure if a childminder or a nursery would be better. The nurseries all seemed so large, busy and overwhelming, whereas most childminders work on their own with 2 or 3 children. So, when we came across Caring Hands which has 2 childminders and 2 assistants working together was like a perfect compromise. From the first visit we fell in love with bright, clean, homely atmosphere there and the kind and dedicated way in which Slavka talked about the setting and the children in her care. The setting is excellent. Every day includes stimulating, exciting and different activities for children. Atmosphere there is always peaceful, relaxed and everything seems to be well organised. The play room has an excellent range of activities which opens to an outside area where the children can also play. The food and snacks provided are healthy, and my son always eats well there. It is quite a small and intimate setting as well, so I know that my son is getting care and attention he needs as Caring Hands staff are always making great effort to respond to individual children's needs. Also, we are always kept well-informed by the staff of our son progress receiving a daily report advising about his activities and interaction, what he has eaten and how he has been for a day. In summary I couldn't recommend a better, more experienced childminder and I feel completely confident that my son is getting the best possible care at Caring Hands. Thank you Slavka, Ioana and team!Moreexpand_more
Since we become parents, our life changed completely. All what we focused on is be sure we are giving our little boy the best opportunity to grow up. It looks like our first big decision is sort it out with great result. We choose “Caring Hands” because from first moment melt our hearts. This is great place as a beginning educational journey. If you look for nice, cosy, friendly and also professional environment where you child will be happy and impressive develop - this is it. Staff is high qualified and outstanding take care about kids in every part of they develop follow the rules of EYFS. They helped to settle into the routine in astonish style with no tears. Our not even one years old son, soon after few weeks was confidently become a member of setting as the youngest one. In the morning he can’t wait to go there. We drop him off there and know that he is safe and happy, having fun. Everyday he is learning something new from great prepared activity focused on different subject and that is amazing to see how they learn him to do more things independently. It is lovely to see the people around my child allow him to enjoy life and surroundings e.G. Try different textures, take part of baking or even to play in puddles!). We are so proud of how the ladies from the staff cooperate with us and follow our ideas of growing him up. They have always been warm and friendly and supportive of any requests made. It is great to receive daily report with details about his day in setting and significant moment. The book about Our child development what they providing is just magic and for sure will do a great memory of his childhood. We are truly believe that this place is one of the outstanding setting in Stratford area. We are happy to have our little boy there. Definitely we can recommend. Tymon`s mum.Moreexpand_more
Our daughter has been in the care of Slavka and her team for nearly two and a half years. During that time she has developed amazingly in so many areas it would take an age to write down here. Caring Hands offers a rounded program of education and play with genuine care from all the childminders and nannies, so much so that our daughter often fondly refers to specific carers at home, there is a real connection there. Her wellbeing and progress is also well managed and documented. Caring Hands create the perfect balance of warmth, care and professionalism in all the right areas.
Our son has been going to caring hands for three years and we feel very lucky to have found them. In that time I have seen him grow so much, intellectually, emotionally and socially. His numeracy and literary skills have come on leaps and bounds. Most importantly the staff at caring hands word very hard to develop a professional and trusting relationship with the parents. I dislike writing glowing reviews because when I read them myself I feel they must be insincere but in this case it’s true. Caring hands has been so consistently good over the years that I would be remiss not to recommend them highly!
Our 19 month old daughter attends the caring hands childminders in Maryland and we also use the babysitting service regularly. This childminders is fantastic, it is very well structured with different themes each month e. G. Colours, shapes, jobs. She does lots of art, plays a lot outside and her speech has progressed really well since attending there. We find them very flexible with times allowing us to drop off a bit early or pick up a bit later if we ask. The babysitting service is also very good, they have always been able to provide a babysitter, even on short notice. One of the childminders attends our house and usually puts our daughter to bed for us. We feel that our daughter is in very good hands at home with her.
I have used Caring Hands childcare services for 7 months and since my son was 9 months old. I was apprehensive about leaving my young son with a childminder but Ioanna, Slavka and the team displayed such care and attention to the children that my worries soon disappeared. Being able to drop off my son where he welcomes the Childminder with open arms and picking him up with a huge smile on his face is such a reassuring feeling, I knew I had picked the right childminding service. The change in him was so apparent even from the first couple of weeks of him being there. His confidence, independence and social skills grew so quickly through the varied activities and structured day. He really enjoys dancing and music and is now able to sing the tune of different nursery rhymes. He also displays an awareness for tidying and clearing up as he always wipes his high chair table and puts his dishes in the sink when he's finished. I wish I could take credit for this but I can only put this down to the Caring Hands team. It's such a shame I have to take him out now as I am on maternity leave, however I will definitely look into bringing my son and his baby sister back to Caring Hands when I return to work.Moreexpand_more
After looking at 6 nurseries without any shadow of a doubt Caring Hands is my find of 2017. Slavka, Ioana and their team are exceptional carers, loving and patient - for me the most important traits when looking after small people. My 11 month old daughter has been expertly cared for. The genuine love for what they do partnered with a gentle and loving manner makes Caring Hands one of a kind. In addition to this they do wonderful activities with the children from messy play through to craft creation, storytelling and plenty of song singing creating a positive and upbeat environment. The food is fresh and nutritious and the team are mindful of what is healthy and balanced. I feel so lucky to have found the team and have such a safe and happy place for my favourite person to be looked after whilst I work. Thank you Slavka, Ioana and team. You are worthy of every bit of praise. We love you.