Shirley is the most amazing childminder and we are lucky that our daughter has a place with her.
A good friend recommended Shirley and now I have no hesitation in recommending Shirley to anyone I meet. Margot has been with Shirley and Gladstone for 18 months, since just before she was one. She settled in seamlessly and is over joyed every day that she gets to go to Shirley's.
Shirley provides a loving, nurturing home from home packed with fun activities and educational opportunities. Every day the children play outside if possible, do singing and dancing, messy play, structured story time, mark making, craft activities, role play games and generally having fun.
Margot loves the delicious and nutritious food that Shirley makes and is always coming home with extra treats that they have made for us.
If Margot has ever struggled with naps then Shirley has spent time cuddling her and holding her until she slept and teaching her to self settle kindly and with love.
All the children are happy whenever I pick up or drop off and my daughter never wants to leave. She even asks to go to Shirley's at the weekend!
Shirley has also provided extra support by looking after my son on an ad hoc basis and has been flexible whenever she could be.
I completely recommend Shirley (and Papai) to anyone looking for a loving and safe place for their child.

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