We feel so incredibly lucky to have found Monique for our daughter (who is now 14 months old, but joined when she was 10 months). She has completely transformed our lives as a family over the past few months and we couldn't have asked for a better childminder for our daughter.

Monique provides such a wonderful, calm and nurturing environment for children. Despite lockdown and the challenges of Covid over the past few months, Monique still managed to do a wide range of safe and fun indoor activities for the children. She also has a fantastic child-friendly garden and takes trips to the local park and playground.

She cooks lovely homemade meals, and provides regular updates on our daughter's progress/development.

Not only is she a fantastic childminder, but she has also offered us invaluable support around adjusting to parenthood. For example, helping to get our daughter into a good daytime and nighttime routine. She now sleeps 7-7 because of Monique's fantastic advice! She's also such a positive and happy person, and I wouldn't have been able to cope without her during lockdown.

We are moving out of London otherwise we would have loved to continue with Monique. We are so sad to say goodbye, and we will miss her lots, but we know that she has provided the best start in life for our daughter.

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