My youngest daughter has been with Amanda from October 2014 until December 2016, starting when she was 13 months. As soon as I met Amanda at her lovely home I knew she was the childminder for us - calm, professional, down to earth and friendly with clearly a great relationship with her mindees.

Amanda supported us fantastically with all of the toddler transitions - toilet training, dropping dummies, reducing naps and my daughter gained a huge amount from her time there, making great friendships and learning loads. Amanda keeps herself and the children busy with regular weekly activities such as playgroups, Rhyme time sessions and the library, as well as special activities like day trips and swimming.

Communication is great, with Amanda updating an online diary daily so I can easily log in and see what they are up to. Amanda very rarely took any unplanned time off in over 2 years and is extremely reliable and flexible.

My daughter is now happily settled into nursery but often tells me she wants to go back to Amanda's house and always has big hugs for Amanda when we see her around the local area.

I have no hesitation in recommending Amanda and couldn't have asked for a better childminder for my daughter, really a home away from home.

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