A childminder to our daughters for 5 years, Rachael has been like a second mummy. Both Lottie and Ellie have adored their time under Racheal’s care and she has been a major influence on them and their development. Her genuine approach of guiding, supporting and caring has been wrapped in a soothing mentorship; this has meant my girls have very much had a mother figure during my working hours.

My first recollection of Rachael is her opening her front door with a beautiful young toddler in her arms and Rachael with an array of pretty hair clips in her hair, all added by another child where they had been playing hairdressers. Rachael sat with me and cuddled the child and allowed her to continue to play with her hair. The natural warmth between them, and the trust held on the child’s part, spoke volumes. I paid attention to that more than Rachael’s words in all honesty and it was the best reference I needed: they adored her and she adored them. It was mutual. I hardly read the references in the folder she gave me. There was no need: this affection could not be faked and I knew there and then she was an outstanding practitioner with a true natural way with children. 


Throughout the past five years I have never had to complain about Rachael. I have never had to raise an issue and there has been no concerns on any level. My children never got one late mark to school throughout all these years. Without doubt, Rachael provides a secure and caring environment and her resources are clean and modern: toys are new and well kept. Indoor activities are appropriate and include trips to playgrounds and parks. Rachael sends several photos throughout the day and my girls always returned home happy and bright.

I would thoroughly recommend Rachael as an outstanding childminder. Her house is modern, clean, tidy and her family is welcoming and equally lovely. I would completely recommend Rachael as a childminder. Her natural way with children speaks volumes and she is, quite simply, a really, really lovely lady.

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