My daughter and son have both been with Lucy over the past four years and now my son is about to start Reception, we as a family are choked to think we won't be seeing her, Shauna or Anna as often in future. The care they provide is beyond what either my husband or I expected of a child-minding setting. They not only provide a safe, stimulating and deliciously well fed environment for young children, but they also care deeply about the happiness and development of their charges. My kids have always felt hugely valued with Lucy and her team and there is a real sense of affection between all parties. Choosing a childminder is hard: you would give your life for your children and can't hand them over without a leap of faith. After four years with Lucy and the girls in her team, I can honestly say you can trust them absolutely to honour their commitment to your children. They are simply brilliant and we will miss them enormously.

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