Lucy started looking after our little boy Tristan full time when he turned 1 in January 2022. We got in touch with her through another childminder. Despite the challenges of securing a space for him during the pandemic, Lucy made the whole process incredibly smooth with FaceTime calls and regular communication. We also felt immediately reassured knowing she has a baby girl who is our son’s age so he would have a playmate.

We saw her setting which is clean, happy and safe and it was a pleasure to meet her own lovely, polite children.

She provides an excellent selection of healthy meals and snacks throughout the day which allows Tristan to try a variety of different foods. She is also really helpful with offering recommendations for items like beakers / car seats etc since she has already tried them with the children.

In terms of day to day activities, she regularly does an adult-led learning activity and meets with her network of childminders where they go on different outings which allows Tristan to socialise with other children, be stimulated and helps his development.

As full time working parents with no family support nearby, we are so grateful to have found Lucy and are very reliant on her as a family. She is very reassuring by going above and beyond with care and being flexible, and daily photos and updates put a smile on our faces. It means that although we’re not there with him, we don’t feel like we’re missing out on any key milestones.

We have seen Tristan really develop from a shy ‘lockdown baby’ into a happy thriving personality and that is testament to the level of care that Lucy provides.

We would highly recommend Lucy to any parent who is looking for childminding services.

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