I was initially very nervous about using a childminder in a home setting as my children have always been in private day care nurseries. Due to personal situation and work commitments - i decided to check it out as they were local to me and very reasonable. Immediately as soon as i stepped in I realised this was not an ordinary setting. Great attention to detail and care has gone into the setup. There is a large dedicated play and learn area fully equipped with what you find at the usual day centres! The garden was also full of toys crearing an even more imaginative and creative setting. My children are very young and incredibly shy & inwas concerned about pulling them out of the daycentre. I had little choice due to the financial burden of a private daycentre. I was worried like all parents, about how they would find the change of environment and atmosphere and whether or not they would be aboe to adjust etcetc. I dont know why i was so worried! I cannot even begin to explain the sense of relief! Shazia was amazing from the get go. She is incredible with the kids and so loving. She took on board all the feedback from previous nursery and took time to go over their folders and also took extra care with the settling in. She gave me daily updates throughout the day because it soon became clear i was the one who needed settlinf in and not the kids! They loved their first day and she went above and beyond. The kids absolutely adore her and the family. They are hands on and quick to answer questions and solve any issues. Food was always healthy and lots of various options so that was also amazing!!! Feedback and updates at the end of the day is always important and she always made time every day. Honestly, after having 4 kids and working full time i have been through so many nurseries. I wish i found her sooner - not only would i have saved money but i would have got the one thing that money cant buy - genuine compassion and totally dedicated to the safeguarding and learning of my children. Although my children have now started full time primary school - they can never forget her and neither will we. Im.forever grateful to shazia and her lovely fanily who have been so supportive and nurturing.

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