Amanda has been my son Casper's primary full time childcarer since he was 11 months old. We are soon to be moving on and we will all be very sad when that day comes! Amanda offers a safe, warm, friendly environment in her home which has a large area for childminding including a large grass garden with a huge amount of toys and play equipment. Amanda could put any nursery to shame with the facilities she has on offer! She provides healthy, nutritious (and delicious!) food gobbled up by all the children and actively encourages eating fruit and drinking plenty of water. Casper has a full week of activities with Amanda - from playgroups and rhyme time to parks and library visits. Amanda goes on regular outings with the children and also on special outings to the zoo, snakes and ladders, the cinema and museums every once in a while. Amanda is a professional, intelligent and loving childminder but will be strict and offer the right amount of discipline at the right times. My son is a bright, articulate and happy child, who is also a great eater (!) and I certainly put this down to the care he has had from Amanda at these crucial years of his life. Amanda will take each individual child's needs into to account (including nap times) and provides a daily written report as well as giving you all your child's paintings and "craftwork" you could possibly squeeze on to your fridge!
Your child will be well looked after in a home from home environment, and I cannot recommend Amanda enough - you will be hard pressed to find a childminder who can match her excellent standards.