We've been using Angela since December 2018 when I returned to work. We visited a number of childminders last summer while trying to secure childcare for my daughter and Angela stood out. It might have been the ducks in the kitchen! Part of a great experiment for the kids to learn about life cycles.
We don't have family in the area and Angela and hers have been so supportive and helpful, my daughter even calls Lorna (Angela's mum), Grandma. The whole family is involved with the children and it's lovely to see.
Angela supplies a regular newsletter, which describes upcoming activities and what the children are currently learning. There's also daily photos and videos, which certainly in the early days I really appreciated. There's regular family competitions and occasional evenings out for parents to meet each other.
My daughter suffers from egg and nut allergies and this has not been a problem at all. Angela supplies food for the children and she had kindly just adapted what she offers the children accordingly. She fully knows what to do in case of a reaction.
Most importantly my daughter really enjoys going and she's happy while there. She's learning lots (recently amazed us all on her knowledge of body parts and she's only 18 months!).
Angela is a great childminder and we feel so very lucky to have found her.

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