During the process of finding a childminder I think I interviewed around 10 candidates. I then narrowed it down to top 5, then top 3 and Mari won every round! We are so delighted with our son's progression. He started at ten months of age, he's now coming up to two. As a parent of a lockdown baby, social interaction was something of great importance to us... He is confident, energetic and so happy and much of this is down to the amazing care that Mari and her assistant, Laura, provide. I love how caring and affectionate Mari and Laura are. This was another key factor for me - ensuring that my child was in the care of people who are kind, giving and empathetic. Another key selling point was warm, organic and freshly cooked food that is provided to the children daily. The environment combines education and play, which is the perfect way to learn. We are kept up to date with a daily diary which records activities for the day, nappy change times, milk / food intake, nap times and other parent and childminder communication.

I am so happy that we chose Mari and we wouldn't change a thing!

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