Rachel was first recommended to me by a mother who's child she had looked after for some. From day one Rachel was excellent with my daughter who started with her when she was around 16 months old. Rachel takes the children to lots of toddler groups and a variety of different outside places so that she can grow, develop and meet other children and have a variety of life experiences. At her home most of her ground floor and the garden is adapted for childminding, with a variety of toys and choices of activities. The children that Rachel cares for are happy and confident and my daughter has come on extremely well since starting with her, she has picked up new skills and interacts really well with the other children. I would recommend Rachel as a great childminder to anyone looking for excellent childcare.