When my husband went back to work after his stint as a stay at home parent I was at a total loss - we had never had our children looked after by a child carer or nanny before, and I was very stressed about finding just the right person to take care of my kids before and after school; someone they would enjoy spending time around, somewhere they were safe, and somewhere they were treated with care and consideration with healthy boundaries. From the first moment I met Emma, I knew she was the perfect person - she was relaxed, friendly, organised, and she engaged with my kids in a way that made them feel safe and made me feel that with her they would be beautifully taken care of, and I was right! From the first moment with Emma I’ve had total peace of mind. My kids could be funny and silly, or serious and considered; Emma took it all in her stride, and provided a safe place for them to feel looked after. She dropped them at Coldfall School Monday to Thursday and was always on time. In the evenings, they raved about her dinners, and there was always fun to be had, whether playing in the garden on a sunny day or talking about riddles and puzzles, her famous annual Christmas party and playing with the other children who became friends at Emma’s place. Now that they’ve just ‘graduated’ into being old enough to get themselves to and from school, we’re going to miss Emma horribly! She’s part of the family, and we’re so grateful for all of the help and care she’s given to our kids, and for how well she nurtured them. I would heartily recommend Emma to anyone looking for an incredible child minder, who provides care and compassion, as well as structure and boundaries. I feel so lucky that I found her, and I’m sure that everyone who has the opportunity to have their kids spend time with her feels the same way!

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