Where do I start?.. I'm not exaggerating by saying that finding Mary has been an absolute blessing for our family. Having tried a local nursery and feeling utterly disappointed and uncomfortable with the level of care and attention my son was receiving I really felt helpless. Having made the decision to move from nursery to a childminder, I was really fortunate to have had a chance discussion with a family friend who highly recommend Mary.

From the minute Jack started with Mary (15 months at the time) I've felt I real sense of relief knowing that he was in a safe and nurturing environment. Leaving your baby is never easy but with Mary I just know that he's getting lots of love and fun all day long so it make it easier to walk away. Jack loves going to Mary's and often shouts her name at the weekends and on holidays, he gets excited when were getting ready to leave the house to go to hers - for me there is no better endorsement than that!! Mary has all the qualities I could wish for in a childminder... she's kind, caring, fun, patient, loving - as well as being reliable and understanding. We have joked that she is our very own Mary Poppins but it really does feel like we're leaving Jack with his gran - he gets the run of the house and garden (both are fabulous - lovely and comfortable and have everything a child could ever wish for!) and he gets hugs and kisses when he needs them - What more could we wish for!! I can't express enough how fortunate I feel to have found Mary, like Mary Poppins...she's perfect in every way ;o)

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