Amanda has been looking after my son for the last 9 months since he was 6 months old. As a first time parent I was quite anxious about leaving my son to return to work but I really shouldn't have been. Amanda worked closely with me to arrange a settling in period that worked for us both. She was always on hand to answer any of my questions or concerns and really supported us both through this transition. Luckily enough my son settled really quickly and we all soon found a routine that worked well for everyone. When I was looking for a childminder I wanted to find an environment where my son would feel cared for and not just treated as a paying customer. Amanda, and indeed her whole family, have all become a part of my son's support network and it is clear he loves them all! Communication is ongoing but not obtrusive when I'm at work and Amanda gives me regular updates and progress reports on what they have been doing and any small developmental milestones. My son enjoys many trips, visits and outings with Amanda and always manages to create me an artwork masterpiece on those very special occasions us mothers savour. I spent a lot of time searching for childcare before my return to work and had very clear ideas about what I was looking for, and for us, the type of care that Amanda provides was above and beyond what we were hoping for.