My son was under Natalia's care from when he was 8 months old and since then he has grown into a happy and confident little boy. Natalia has played a big part in his development in that she has given my son guidance in play, sharing, manners and of course her loving care. She provides a fun, relaxed and vibrant atmosphere, enabling children to enjoy themselves, make new friends and feel settled and secure.

She works on her own initiative and encourages children to explore their interests whether its arts and crafts, reading, music or sports. She is also very much aware of the importance of healthy eating and always prepares fresh, balanced meals for children, which was one of our main requirements. I cannot stress enough how I would not hesitate to recommend Natalia as a childminder and have found her to be extremely competent, conscientious and trustworthy. I would have total confidence that she would be able to offer any child in her care at Talia's Teddies everything that is required and more.

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