I met Suzanne at a local playgroup, not knowing she was a childminder. I saw how calm and kind she was with the kids she was looking after and asked for some advice on how to handle the ‘wonderful twos’. She really helped me handle my toddler’s tricky behaviour.

When I later decided to look for a childminder, she was first in my mind. Her demeanour is so incredibly peaceful and I wanted my child to be around someone like that. Having never been apart from him for long, I was anxious about the separation. I can honestly say that my son has thrived with Suzanne. He has never cried or resisted going in to her setting. He settles well every time and speaks highly of his time with Suzanne and the other children in her daycare.

I have felt very supported by Suzanne. She has put me at ease during this process and helped me learn about the best way to drop off my son.

It has been a fantastic experience for us both and I know he will miss going to see Suzanne when he starts nursery soon.

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