Maura has taken care of our two children since our eldest was about 10 months, 7 years ago. In those early days, Maura would let me know how quickly both children had settled once we had left them, which was always so reassuring. Her fantastic communication, flexibility and genuine care for our children has been an absolute life saver as working parents. Maura engages children of different ages so well and organically, taking them to playgroups, weekly trips to the park as well as various activities in the home including baking, reading time, dress up and garden play. I always looked forward to the photos of what the children had got up to during their day with Maura- some of these pictures have made our walls :) My children always enjoyed going to Maura's and have made lovely first friendships with children they have met there. They are both now in school but still ask to go to Maura's in the holidays. She and her family have been so welcoming from the very beginning and if you are looking for that 'home away from home' experience, and for someone to care for your child/ren as their own, Maura is the childminder for you. I thank our lucky stars we met Maura back when we were very nervous first time parents- her supportive, understanding nature and experience with children has helped us so much over the years and to know your children are with someone you trust is worth more than anything you can quantify.

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