Helen has been looking after my little boy, now 15 months old, since he was 9 months old. Going back to work was a tough decision, but it very quickly became apparent that Helen and her family provide a really loving, welcoming home-from-home environment and my son settled in extremely fast. He has been attending now for 6 months and is thriving. I never cease to be amazed at the range and variety of activities Helen thinks up to keep the little ones busy. They are always heading out on trips, enjoying messy play or being creative, and I have a fast growing collection of artwork at home.

Helen keeps me closely posted on how my son is getting on each day, sending pictures, keeping a little diary and is always immediately reachable. This has been hugely important to me as a first time mum going back to work.

Helen's own two children are really delightful, they have been a great influence on my son, encouraging him to crawl, then walk, and now talk. He adores his "big brother and sister" and I love that he gets to interact with such wonderful children every week.

All in all, I only have positive things to say about Helen and her childminding abilities, and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a childminder.