When we first accepted Hazel as our childminder I was so worried and anxious and a bit broken hearted at leaving my baby. Hazel eased us and our little girl into it. She took Saoirse a few hours at a time over the summer and we built up to it. She was so caring and understanding and knew what it meant to hand our baby over. I’ve been with Hazel for over two years now and Saoirse loves Hazel and talks about her even when we’re on holiday.
The activities that they do are enriching and fun. They socialise with other childminders and the effort and care put into how they spend their days is wonderful. They have had community days were they’ve had visits from postmen and paramedics. They’ve gone to the library and shopped for their favourite fruit or vegetables. They go to parks and soft play and Kidzeco. They’ve been to the pantomime at Christmas and have painted lanterns in a forest at Chinese New Year. Last month they had a ‘creatures day’ were they encountered various animals. The quality of the time spent with Hazel is priceless.
Hazel’s communication is also great. I get daily photographs and updates of what Saoirse’s been doing. She also details what Saoirse has ate and how long she’s slept.
The space that the children are in is clean, comfortable and a safe environment. I couldn’t imagine Saoirse ever being in a nursery now. I feel so thankful that I happened to stumble upon Hazel and that Saoirse has had such a positive experience.
Like I said, we genuinely couldn’t ask for more.

• Overall
• Setting
• Cleanliness
• Food
• Communication