Our son Ted came to Lorraine when he was 9 months old and still goes now at 2 years 2 month. He does four days a week and Lorraine is so kind, patient and warm and always very professional. They go to the park, the library and do lots of play and flashcards together in Lorraines' home- Ted always comes home with a new word or colour or numbers. It's very reassuring to be able to drop Ted off and know he's going to be really well looked after, have a good play with the other kids and Lorraine sends little pictures through the day and a round up at the end of what tasty food and snacks they've had, and what they've got up to and naps etc.

As a new mum I found Lorraine is also really supportive with advice and what little phases Ted was going through, and really good to chat to generally with all her experience of caring for young children. I really couldn't recommend her enough as a child minder, and am so grateful for all her hard work in keeping our son safe and happy.

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