Jackie has looked after my daughter since she was one years old. She had previously looked after my son, so I was familiar with her childcare routines and care. Three and a half years on, we are still delighted with our childminder and would thoroughly recommend Jackie to anyone with young children.

Both my children have thrived in her home environment and the amount of ‘out of home’ activities and trips that she takes the children on is fantastic. Both were fully prepared for starting school and were confident and knowledgeable.

I chose not to mix childcare with my daughter as I had done with my son originally (with 2 days at Jackie’s and 2 days at a local nursery). This was because I did not feel a nursery setting could offer my daughter the varied days and experiences that Jackie offers on a daily basis. I could not fault the nursery that she perhaps would have attended but I have been delighted with the activities and learning that my daughter has undertaken with Jackie - assisting her in being a bright confident girl who started school last month.

Her home is beautiful and clean in a quiet setting near to the local beach. She has a vast amount of books, toys and learning apparatus that would benefit children of all ages. She keeps you up to date with their days in their diaries so you know exactly what happens day to day including what they eat.

Jackie provides a home from home environment and I could not recommend her enough.

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