Val is an excellent childminder she goes above and beyond for the children she has. My son was 6 months old when he started going to Val and has been looking after my son for 2 years. We have never had any concerns leaving my son with Val she makes it a very easy transition for baby and for parents especially when 1st time mums are returning to work.
We opted for a childminder rather than a nursery. For the home from home experience. For my Son to have more 1 on 1 care. Which he gets well with Val.
They do endless of activites with Val. Cooking/baking, they help with all elements. Painting. Craft. Walking. Play parks. In summer they do a lot of garden play. She has taken my son to birdworld and legoland. Garden centres. She makes crafts for different holidays.
Val updates you through the day with pictures of what your little ones are getting up to. She is a very good photographer :)
She makes the children homely meals, which she makes for them of a lunch time and gives healthy snacks.
Val takes on your opinions on how your routine is at home and keeps well to that.
Val has been very flexible with our ever changing schedule, which has been very helpful and we couldn't be more grateful. If our son is ill she has informed us at the earliest opportunity and has comforted him until we are able to collect him.
Apart from a childminder she has become a very good friend and we will be very sad to have to move on from surrey. We will miss Val very much :)

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