Samie has been our childminder for almost 4 years now. I was, like most new mothers, so nervous about going back to work after maternity leave and working in London meant leaving my daughter for 10 hours at a time – Samie was brilliant! She sent updates throughout the day and pictures so I knew my daughter was happy.

My daughter has allergies which required her to carry medication and epipens. Samie gave me the assurance she was fully trained in what to do in the circumstances of an attack and in the 4 years my daughter has been with her she has never been exposed to any of her allergens and her medication has been kept with her at all times just in case.

They are always out and about and going to the farm. I am pleased she has been so many different places and been exposed to so many different settings whilst always having the security of always knowing who she is with and that she is safe and cared for. My daughter has had a brilliant time with Samie and will miss her so much now she is going on to primary school.

Samie works incredibly hard to accommodate everyone. She has been so flexible regarding pick up and drop off times. It has been amazing. Not sure what we would have done without her.

Samie’s own family are wonderful and I know my daughter loves them too.

Can’t recommend Samie highly enough. She is a lovely, kind, caring and vibrant person who is full of energy and absolutely loves the kids she looks after. She cooks for them and gets them all eating veg I think we struggle to get them to eat at home. She really cares about all the kids she looks after (and the parents too)!

My daughter has always really looked forward to her Samie days!

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