Customer Feedback
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Steph from Kids Korner Leading Childminder"I heard about the The Early Learning Assessment and invoicing Software online and thought that doesn't really interest me. I am a childminder who has no problems with paper work what so ever except time, the time it takes me to do it.
I decided to to have a look at the demo that was on offer and was really pleasantly surprised. The system will be a really good tool for any childminder who struggles with paperwork, keeping on top of it or like me just wants to save the time they spend doing it. For me having the development matters already written in there so i can tick which outcome i want will save me hours. Once that outcome has been used it then disappears so that you don't use it again is a great idea. And the invoicing and billing is just fantastic with no working out needed. Everything in the system writes itself which is going to save any childminder hours of time. Jean who built system has been fantastic she has made every change I've wanted or needed to make it in to my very own bespoke childminding system that fits my business. I have already recommended it to two of my childminding friends, just take a look for yourself and see." "There are two words to sum up the customer service i have received from Jean TRULY FANTASTIC. Im not the easiest person to please and i want what i want and it has to be right and whatever that is Jean sorts it for me. She has changed my software so it is truly unique to only me and my business. When i have an idea of something new i would like adding to the software i send Jean my idea and she makes it for me. Jean without a doubt has made my paperwork life easier. No more evenings, no more weekends, everything i need is right there at my fingertips in the software. I call Jean my special lady because she truly is." |
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I have been looking for a database that I can use for my invoices and registers at my Breakfast Club, After School Club and Holiday Club for a few years now. They were all far too complicated or expensive for my needs, so when I came across CM Software I was delighted to find someone that was willing to listen to what I really needed and tweak thinks to my individual needs.
I found Jean helpful and everything was completed quickly and efficiently, nothing was too much trouble. My paperwork time has been halved and my invoices and registers look more professional. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Jean and the services she provides . She offers a first class service from start to finish. |
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Katie from Merry MonkeysWhen I first started childminding I spent hours putting together an observation/planning/assessment form that I was happy with. A year later and the form was still working well, but I HATED writing up my obs! I hated that I needed a file with the EYFS in, a sheet with the children's ages converted to months, a tracker to see what they'd done before to make sure I wasn't duplicating etc, etc. So I started trying to streamline all that. And failed. So then I started to look at on-line systems, but was very concerned at minders being apparently blocked or servers being down. Then I heard about Jeans Database. It ticked all the boxes. I was hesitant, I'll admit, it was a significant financial outlay (I needed to purchase Access as well), relatively new and run by one person - quite a lot of trust needed. I have not looked back.
Jean is quite simply super-human. She's always available, always happy, she has tweaked / altered / adapted so that the database works for me. I am 100% confident in her ability to work around any issue I have. Unlike the big corporations, Jean hears our ideas and then incorporates them. Some of my ideas for my database have been shared with everyone else which is lovely! The database does everything I wanted and much more, for example the invoicing section wasn't something I wanted, but I now count it as one of the most useful areas! I think my paperwork time has reduced from 1-2 hours per week per child to may be 20 minutes! The other users are the friendliest bunch, so any query you have they'll have a solution, we share ideas too via the facebook page, for example, sharing the focus steps with parents. Little amendments are super quick to incorporate into the database, longer updates are back within a few hours. |
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Emma from Emma's Little MonkeysI love this system. Ive been doing childminding since 2010 and not really got to grips with all the observations and planning. Since using this system i actually feel like i am on track. Im finding spare time in the evening too to spend with my husband and children now instead of hours at the computer printing photos, handwriting observations and generally just getting all frustrated that i actually felt like giving up. Now i feel in control and feel like im ready to take on the world.
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A childminding setting had their grading inspection in March 2014, the inspector was very impressed with how they were using this database. The setting achieved an Outstanding grade. |
Quote from an Ofsted Inspection report"The setting uses a custom made database to track children against their expected age and stage of development, from which children's next steps are clearly identified and linked into planning. Next steps can be viewed at a glance, therefore, staff are able to incorporate specific development needs into daily activities and experiences. This ensures that assessments are accurate and as up to date as possible and that children are being appropriately challenged at every opportunity"
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Paula from Paula Wilson's Childminding Service"I have recently acquired a wonderful database (Early Learning Assessment and Invoicing Software), which not only gives me a perfect place to store all my mindees details but also helps me map children's development and next steps AND produce professional business paperwork such as invoices, permission forms and health plans. I highly recommend this product for its simplicity and the support from Jean, its creator is outstanding!"
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Jackie from Little Oaks Childcare" I like the diaries, they are great and so easy to fill in and print"
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Paula from Rainbows End Childcare"For the first time, probably since the EYFS came in in 2008 I feel in control. I feel like I know what I am doing and I feel like my job has just been made a whole lot easier! Thanks Jean Ormerod for your wonderful bespoke Childminding Database. It's given me the confidence I needed to carry on."
"I have been using Childminder Software since February 2014. It has helped me with every aspect of my childminding business. My paperwork is professional and now completely up to date. My children's development is tracked easily and accurately making next steps and planning a piece of cake! I have my attendance record, daily diaries, permissions,accident forms, cash flow, invoices, child development progress logs and so much more all in one place, on my laptop or on my Windows tablet when I'm working outside of my setting. It is a fantastic childminding resource (the best I've ever spent money on) and the customer care is second to none" |
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Andrea"I have been using the database for a few weeks now, and I can honestly say I am impressed. It is a compact little system that is stored safety on your pc, and includes pretty much everything you need all in one place.
The EYFS bits are very easy to complete and update (thanks Jean for running through those with me) once you've been shown how, and everything prints off when needed. Everything is designed bespoke to your setting, and can be easily tweaked if it ever needed to be. The lady who has designed the software, is lovely to deal with, nothing is too much trouble for her. She will talk you through any queries on the phone, or by email and will do her utmost to help you when ever you need it. I can not recommend her enough....well done Jean and thank you again for such a fantastic piece of software" |
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Vicki From Stepping Stone Childcare Limted"I started using the database early this year, and i have not looked back since. My paperwork used to be very time consuming in order to do it to the standard that we had adopted, and i didn't want to lose this by using an electronic system, especially as i wanted to keep many aspects remaining as paper based- such as my learning journeys.
The database means that i am able to track with a click of a button and bring up next steps very quickly. I can still print off the observations and learning journey entries, which look very professional. We have 21 children currently on our books, so it is very reassuring to now have all of the information on all of our children in one safe place. By backing up the database regularly it remains safe and secure, and i love that it is mine, i own it. There are no subscriptions to pay, and if my business changes at all, i can get in touch with Jean to see if she is able to make the database change with me- which she is always able to do! I have been so impressed with the functionality of the database, including updates and additions that have been offered to me. The customer service to so good, i feel that Jean knows my business and is happy to do anything she can to ensure i am 100% happy with the product and service. I don't feel that anything i say would do it justice, it has improved my business and increased the amount of spare time i have, so in all aspects it was very much worth my while getting" |
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Kate from Kate Weavers Childminding"The lovely bright colours and the simple colour coding make it not seem like a dowdy chore . The daily diary is so good, love it but the major factor for me was that every thing we need has obviously been given a lot of thought and planned beautifully even having the 2 year check!!"
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Catherine & Jason Rawlings Childminding servicesWe have recently started using Jean's Childminding Software. I cannot recommend highly enough. It is truly a bespoke software, tailored to your individual needs. Nothing is too much trouble for Jean, she's always keen to make the software work for you.
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Alyson from Cheeky Monkeys ChildcareI have been using the database since April 2014 and I can honestly say it is the best system I have ever used. Over the last 9 years since being a Childminder I have used a few other systems which were on-line systems and I was always worried in case my data was seen by others or lost if for any reason the system was taken off line. This database is on my computer and I am the only one to have access to it. The customer service is second to none. Jean is extremely helpful and doesn't make you feel like you are stupid if you ask questions as I have felt in the past with others. My paperwork is up to date, it's all in one place, easy to use and Jean is adding to it all the time. I just wish it had been around when I first was minding.
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