All my three children (Callan aged 4, Owen aged 6 and Ella aged 8) have been looked after by Lorraine since 2013 - the little one is now the last one to leave her as he starts school in September 2019. Lorraine is quite simply a very special childminder and I really cannot recommend her highly enough. She gives children a home from away from home.

All my children absolutely love staying with her and I think in essence that is because Lorraine loves children - she is so caring, kind and patient with them. Her facilities are excellent too: there is a dedicated and bright play room, a large garden with plenty of toys and a swing, perfect for the summer.

Lorraine is totally familiar with all the childhood development and learning stages and devises activities to encourage further learning. Moreover, she takes the children out to playgroups, parks etc.

From a parent's point of view I also find her really easy to deal with: she is highly organised, friendly and practical, flexible with childcare arrangements (e.g. swapping days), utterly reliable (never has any time off sick!) and works with you when you want to address specific aspects of your child's behaviour or development (like potty training or fussy eating).

We will be very sad when our youngest leaves - however, all our children still spend time at Lorraine's during school holidays, which I think says it all!

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