Ianka is an outstanding childminder who evidently cares passionately about her work with young children. She took amazing care of our son from when he had just turned 1 until he was 2 1/2. He was always excited to go to her house as he knew he would have fun everyday. We did not choose Ianka especially for being a Montessori childminder however we are so pleased that we did. Our son thrived under her care and responded incredibly well to her routines and the Montessori way of doing things. He was always interested and engaged by the puzzles and activities she did with them. His language and counting abilities developed enormously and she helped us to support his development further by giving us regular feedback at 'parent-teacher' meetings.

She also made sure that he got fresh air everyday as well as socialised with other children (in addition to those he saw regularly at her house) by attending soft play and other drop in activities. She is passionate about the children in her care adopting a healthy lifestyle and the meals and snacks she provided were excellent.

The feedback she provided us with daily was detailed; we were kept informed of everything he'd enjoyed doing that day as well as what he'd eaten and she sent photos regularly.

Our son so enjoyed spending time with her, and he misses her enormously now that he no longer goes and we would have kept him there if we could! He is always very excited to see her at the park or elsewhere when we arrange to meet up. Her home was happy and loving and our son was welcomed into it and loved every day he spent there.

Christine and Ben Welby

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