I have used this childminder for over the last 10 years, she has cared for all three of my children from the age of 7 months. My children are now 10, 7 and 4 and still get collected from school once a week as they were upset not to be going to her anymore when I changed my working hours.

She has always been very caring and warm towards my children, however she will also correct them if they are doing wrong which I have been more than happy with. They have always done a wide range of activities, from toddler groups, soft play, parks and beaches, walking the dog, and a massive range of activities at her home, both inside and out. They have always mixed with other children of similar ages which I believe has played an extremely large part in helping develop their social and interaction skills with their peers. They have always been ‘out and about’ which has given my children a great deal of fun and a vast range of different life experiences

She has a very welcoming home and a wide range of toys, activities and games for the children – both inside and out, as well as a few family pets which my children have always loved to be around, not having any pets of their own.

I would strongly recommend her to other parents looking for childcare. She is very patient, kind, warm and caring towards the children, teaches them right from wrong, gives them lots of different experiences with the groups she visits and outings she takes the children on, as well as having time at home doing different craft activities, gardening and generally just playing! She is very approachable, and easy to talk to, she supports parents during times such as potty training, weaning, offers advice if asked eg. sleep problems with you child etc. She has 4 children of her own and therefore has lots of experience in raising children, she has always given me lots of very helpful, useful advice and support when asked with regards to my own children.

I would not hesitate to send a child to her for childcare and I personally feel that my children have had proper ‘life’ experiences on a day to day basis as opposed to being in the same nursery environment day after day.