Janine is the most wonderful childminder. She has nurtured and cared for both our boys over their early years since I went back to work in 2014. Her setting truly is a home from home - clean, tidy and child focused. I have never worried about whether my children were ok when they were at Janine’s - they always had an absolute blast and I knew that they would always be superbly well looked after. She is so warm, kind and caring, it’s obvious that she loves being around the kids and spending time with them all.

Janine is friendly and professional - just the right combination of both. She takes time to understand what your child’s particular needs are and ensures she follows what you do at home, whether that be nap schedules, weaning preferences, nappy preferences, potty training. She is so welcoming to the children and their family and always greets them warmly.

Janine is flexible and accommodating of changing work hours. I have worked some seriously antisocial shift patterns over the past 6 years and we have been able to arrange ad hoc child care days so that I can sleep after a night shift, for example. In the few instances where we have been unavoidably delayed due to an emergency (I work for the NHS) or a late train, it has been a godsend to know that Janine will be there to look after our son and to know that he is safe.

Her setting is amazing for outside space. The garden is wonderful and allows the children to be outside nearly all day. The surrounding area is fantastic for walks and nature trails. The kids do art, craft, music, games... I honestly couldn’t wish for more for my children in their first few years.

All our family love Janine. She is one in a million. We will miss our days at “Ni-NI’s” house immensely.

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