| References Testimonials |
| It is with great regret that we have to leave you as a provider for our son *******. We think you have amazing organizational skills for his activities & are very responsible & caring towards him & the other children. The only reason we are switching daycare is because of location, with our recent move. We have been thoroughly impressed with your daycare & especially you. We could not have asked for a better provider in you. You have been blessed with child loving & teaching skills. We will miss you, Kadriana & Will very much. Parents of an infant |
| We would like to express our gratitude for the special care you have provided ******. You have provided us with a sense of easiness during the time ****** was under your care. Knowing that your child is well cared for & receiving the love & nurturing necessary for proper development at such a young age is a great feeling of comfort for a parent. We also appreciate the professionalism in which you have extended towards us, as clients, during these past few months. Parents of an infant |
| Thank you so much for taking such great care of *******. Every time I drop him off, I know that he is in loving hands. **** & I thank God that we found you. Parents of an infant |
| You have gone above & beyond what you should have had to for ******. I appreciate all you have done. He's still loves coming to school & he LOVES you. I will be forever grateful to you! Mother of a preschooler |
| Thanks so much for your care & for providing such a great environment for the girls. P.S.The Valentine's projects were great & the presents very thoughtful. All the best. Parents of toddlers |
| Thank you so much for being ******'s teacher this year. He has enjoyed going to preschool when he knows you're there. Wishing your family a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year. Mother of a preschooler |
| Just wanted to thank you for all you've done for ***** while he was in you class. We went through many ups & downs while he was 4, but he's so much better for it. Thanks again for being such a patient, caring teacher. Mother of a preschooler |
| You were by far the best teacher we've had at ****** ******* & you will be greatly missed. Thank you so much for everything you have done to help our girls learn & grow. We wish you & your family only the best. Parents of preschooler & toddler |
| Thank you so very much for all the extra hugs, love, & discipline that you gave to ******. We are really going to miss you. You have "planted seeds" in ****** and gave him "water"- now God will take all your hard work & turn ****** into a Godly boy. Good luck in all you do! Blessings on your new adventures! One may plant, another may water, but it is God who brings the harvest. 1Corinthians 3:6 Parents of a preschooler |
| The purpose of this letter is to provide personal recommendation as to the teaching, care giving ability and personal character of Nicole Ross. I speak as her boss, although I would, as all that worked with her, consider her a friend. Our experience was incredibly positive. Her duties included acting as a lead teacher in our Per-kindergarten program, supervising classroom activities and conduct, and lesson planning. Nicole always went beyond the call of duty. She was always cooperative with administration, respected by staff and loved by the children, and parents. She would be an asset to any organization. Letter of reference from previous employer |
| You are the best provider I have ever found & also better than I could have ever imagined. Thank you! Mother of a preschooler |
| As we've expressed over time- we couldn't have asked for a better person and environment for ******* to spend her days. You've been a great person to help us raise ******* and it breaks our hearts to have to leave. Mother of a toddler |
| The hardest thing about our move, is leaving you and the daycare. We have been so lucky to have ******* in such a loving, caring and nurturing environment. Thank you so much for all of your hard work. Mother of a toddler |
| We would just like to share how blessed we feel to have you in our lives as such a great daycare provider. We hope you enjoy your vacation and birthday. And a big thanks for everything! Parents of a preschooler |
| First and foremost, we would not be leaving Nicole's daycare if it weren't for relocating. Nicole Ross has been an exceptional daycare provider and has provided our daughter with a safe and nurturing environment for 9 months. She provides themes for learning and encourages play, reading, singing and dancing into the daily activities. *******'s words and abilities amaze us each day and it is obvious she has been in the perfect daycare setting. Nicole communicates with us every day and gives us great newsletters featuring announcements, birthdays, and field trips. I have never met a provider who is more dedicated to her business and who is always looking for new things to incorporate into the children's lives. Her love of children is seen through the many pictures she posts on her website. We would recommend Nicole and her team (Will, Debby and Megan) to any parent looking to place their child into a daycare/pre-school. Parents of toddler |
| Wishing you a very Happy Mother's Day! We are so lucky to have you care for *******- we thank you so much for all your effort and love you put into your childcare! ******* is so happy at daycare and she's so lucky to have you as a "second" Mom! Parents of a toddler |
| I hope you have a wonderful birthday! Enjoy your vacation, you really deserve the break for all that you do every day! You are a remarkable person. I want to thank you for giving me the opportunity to work with you. It has been a great experience. I finally have a job that I'm excited and happy to go to every day and work with such a great person. Thank you! Team Member |
| THANK YOU for the great BBQ with all my friends! I had so much fun! (so did Mommy & Daddy!) Thank you for the wonderful DVD of memories. I like to watch it and show Mommy all my friends. Thank you, also, for the Elmo balloon. I have tied it to my car so when I drive around the house it follows behind me. I can't thank you enough for all you do for me and with me. I love you! From a 2 year old |
| Words cannot express how thankful we are for everything that you do. The family picnic was fun and the CD of ******* was wonderful and touching. We appreciate all the time and effort you both give to the children, and us! Parents of a toddler |
| Thank you VERY much for being such a great person and caregiver for ******. It means the world to us to know our baby is safe, happy, and loved all day while we work. I hope you know how much you are truly appreciated. Parents of an infant |
| I can't thank you enough for all you've done for us. You will always have a big place in my heart I'm going to miss you & all my friends! Love from a toddler |
| Thank you for everything you do, you mean so much to us. Hope you have a fabulous Mother's Day, one very well deserved. Parents of a toddler |
| Strength comments from parents from my 2007 Parent Evaluation (Dakota County sends this to parents to fill out anonymously for license renewal) Nicole is great with all of the kids- she loves and treats them like her own. Nicole is open and truthful about the children. The kids love going to care and they love Nicole. Nicole is fabulous from every aspect- she cares for the children, does projects with them, goes on field trips with them- everything coordinates around the kids and it's great! Nicole offers many learning experiences, provides nutritious meals and communicates well with parents regarding the children's day. Nicole has a passion for children and for what she does. Nicole is honest and has good relationships with the parents. Nicole disciplines the children well. The children are well taken care of- Nicole, Ashley, Megan, Will and Deb are great! Nicole and her staff are professional yet loving and nurturing. Many tools are used for learning and play- the children develop many skills through projects, singing, dancing and playing. Nicole give parents special projects from the children and provides parents with great photos of the kids having fun at daycare. Nicole does a fantastic job! |
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| Strength comments from parents from my 2008 Parent Evaluation (Dakota County sends this to parents to fill out anonymously for license renewal) Nicole truly cares for all the kids. She is easy to work with. I love that she is engaged with the children and pays quality attention to their needs. Nicole is excellent. She has great program. This is a wonderful daycare. My child enjoys daycare and we've never had an issue. |
| Strength comments from parents from my 2009 Parent Evaluation (Dakota County sends this to parents to fill out anonymously for license renewal) We like the activities, enrichment programs and the high quality field trips that are age-appropriate and stimulating for the kids Care is reliable and consistent Communication is great! Very interactive, preschool teaching, good field trips Nicole is like a second mom to them, very loving Nicole is extremely organized and involved in the community and the children's learning |
| I want to thank you very much for the opportunity to learn so much during my employment with Apple Tree. Not only have I learned so much about the family childcare business, but I have also enjoyed your company. I will most definitely take all the things I have learned and experienced into action when I open my own childcare business. I feel that the knowledge I have gained will help make my business a successful one. During my employment I have had the pleasure of getting to know you and your family. I wanted to let you know that I have a special place in my heart for all of you. I look forward to staying in contact with you both as business professionals and friends. I will miss working with you each day, especially the signing. I hope that this will be a smooth transition for you and the business with your new assistant. I look forward to seeing you all at the family picnic, picture day and hopefully field trips/special events with my future daycare children. Thank you again for the wonderful experience! Former Employee |
Summary of my observation of Nicole Ross
(taken from written report) |
| Dear Nicole & Will, Words will not begin to express how thankful we are for the care you have give to our children over the last 3 years. We are sad to be leaving because of relocation, but if it is any consolation the only negative we had in making the decision to relocated was leaving Apple Tree Family Childcare. Prior to enrolling our children in you daycare we had the opportunity to experience a daycare center and several in home daycares. Those experiences were good and bad, but they helped us to realize how important quality daycare was to the growth and development of our children. After all, our children spend more time under your watch then ours. After interviewing with you and seeing what had to offer we knew we had found the right place. Your childcare provides care superior to any others we had seen or heard of. You provide an atmosphere that encourages learning and development. In addition, you offer a variety of activities that develop the children's social, communication and problem solving skills just to mention a few. It was always comforting to know our children were in your care which made our lives as parents easier. The children always wanted to be first ones to daycare and the last ones to leave. It even got to the point when the children were sick, they often cried because they were upset they had to stay home with us instead of being able to go to daycare, that to us speaks volumes about how much they truly enjoyed being in your daycare. Nicole it's rare to find an individual doing something that they love to do, but you are one of those people and it shows in the care you provide for the children. The sacrifices you make for the children can not be put into words. Will, you provide a male role model for all the kids. However, I think you speck more time being one of the kids! You have provided a foundation for our children to grow upon and that foundation is a building block for their future. We look forward to watching our children continuing to grow and build upon that foundation. The experiences they have had with you will always be cherished and never forgotten. If there is anything we can ever do to help you please do not hesitate to call as we will never be able to repay you for what you have done for us and our children. Parents of two preschoolers |
| Having both of you a part of the association has brought so much light and love! Your time and gift of your heart is priceless. Thank you so much for all your hard work and support with Sunshine, Provider's Night Out and the conference! Not to mention attending the association functions! I really appreciate all you do. President Dakota County Family Childcare Association |
| Thank you for being ****'s daycare family for the past two and a half years. I know that he, and I, will always treasure the time that he spent learning, playing, and growing with you! I appreciate the thoughtfulness and time that you put into each day with the kids. The person he becomes will be influenced by your guidance and attention over the past two and a half years. Thank you! Mother of a preschooler |