Malina is a professional and caring childminder. She provides a large variety of activities & toys, focused learning (Montessori method) and has a lovely big garden for the children to use. She creates a fun and educational environment and is attentive to development opportunities which she documents and emails on a weekly basis. She also provides a more detailed “forward plan” at the end of the term, with input from parents, describing the childs development.

We really like that Malina provides responsive childcare, she is led by the children rather than making the children fit into a set routine. Also, it was key for us that our child had the opportunity to learn in lots of different ways - artwork, outside play, messy play, singing, reading, dancing, physical activities and focused learning too and NO TV time (this was an important criteria for us).

Initially our daughter (21 months old) was upset when i used to drop her off and leave but Malina was very loving and reassuring towards her and ensured she was happy and settled. The daily notes and pictures we receive - how our child has eaten (home cooked food), the different activities she has taken part in, how her language is developing and how she has behaved throughout the day - has also given us confidence our child is well looked after and happy. Our daughter is now super excited to go to Malina’s house every morning, which is a great success!

Malina also, encourages good manners, social skills and suggests activities to help further support, our daughter at home which we find very helpful.

It really is one of the best decisions we have made and we would highly recommend Malina.

Big thank you to Malina for making our daughter feel safe, happy and at home!

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