Here are some things parents have said.
We absolutely love being able to send our children to Erika and Mike's for our childcare. The environment is warm and welcoming always, the children feel more like part of a family than like we are leaving them at childcare. They helped us to work through separation anxiety in the most considerate, kind, empathetic and child centred way. They really understand the importance of safety, security and love for our little people. We chose their setting because it felt so full of love, the children are really respected as unique individuals and it is evident that Erika and Mike do their job out of pure passion. Our children love it as much as we do and their happiness counts for everything. It has been the perfect setting for our children and we really do feel very lucky to have been able to get places here. (since 2018)
We feel incredibly lucky to have found Erika and Mike.
Our child absolutely loves them both and has come on leaps and bounds since attending. Our child is growing in confidence every day and a lot of this is a reflection of the work that has been put in to the setting. Erika has worked wonders on helping our child to become a valuable member of the group and often talks about friends now. Erica and Mike have always encouraged his interests and allowed him to express himself in his own way. They are tentative, calm, kind and reassuring and that is exactly the type of approach our child needs. He often talks about Erika and Mike at home and gets excited to tell them about things we have been doing at home. Erica knows exactly how to comfort him ...encouraging him to overcome any fears by exploring different senses through play. All in all we are incredibly happy with the setting. (since 2020)
Erika has looked after and nurtured our two children for many years now. It is a wonderful environment for them to spend wrap around school time. This is achieved through Erika’s is caring, calm and confident manner.
Key highlights for us as parents
- secure and supportive environment for my children
- environment allows my kids to mix with a wide range of ages. This provides fun with friends, but also learning skills around younger children
-Erika takes time to understand my kids and their needs/ interests. Her resources/toys and interactions has adapted as they have grown
- Erika takes health/safety seriously, and her knowledge and experience gives us confidence that are little ones are well looked after (since 2017)
I have been using Erika Pollards Childminding service for many years...I stepped into Erika’s house I was greeted with a homely and welcoming environment...
Both my children love attending Erikas. My biggest goal for my children is they are happy and I am 100% sure this is the case with Erika. She helps them develop and thrive using the EYFS to scaffold their learning. The resources she has are second to none and she continually updates resources as needed.
As a parent I:
1. Feel that all safety and safeguarding procedures are correctly followed. Any bumps/scrapes are carefully logged and documented for parents. Erika and Mike are scrupulous about allergies and avoiding issues in this area
2. Believe that Erika provides a child-centred setting in which children are encouraged to learn through play. Erika kept us updated on key milestones and our children made significant progress with Erika before they started school. Erika provides resources and activities that support children in reaching these milestones.
3. Communication with parents is always excellent and we receive regular updates on progress.
4. Erika has space outdoors in which to play and children are encouraged to discover more of the world around them through a range of different environments. (since 2017)
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