My toddler has been spending time at Lucy’s house since she was 6 months old. We chose Lucy Applewhite’s childminding service because of the great reviews on here and the close proximity to our home (I am studying from home). I have been really impressed with how flexible Lucy is, I’ve had to change my daughter’s hours a few times and it’s never been a problem. I am also impressed with the professional, enthusiastic and friendly attitude of Lucy and her assistant, Lillianna. I also value the fact that Lucy manages her staff team in such a consistent way, making sure that the same people work in the same locations; meaning that my child is nearly always greeted by her smiling, friendly keyworker! I have also been very impressed with the high level of safeguarding practised by Lucy and her team, the presence of CCTV makes me feel particularly reassured. Furthermore, I am always happy to see photos of my child enjoying her time with Lucy and Lillianna, which are posted on the private facebook group and included in the ‘learning log’. I feel that Lucy and Lillianna provide a safe, stimulating environment, in which children can take the lead in their own exploration and learning.