Debbie is a fantastic childminder and early years practitioner. She provides an excellent learning environment for all the children she looks after. She is warm and caring while setting clear boundaries and being extremely professional. Although I found it very difficult to go back to work after having my son, Debbie settled him in beforehand which made things a lot easier. I have some wonderful memories of my son's time with Debbie: the mess he made of himself enjoying his first strawberry; seamless potty training (I was expecting it to be a nightmare) and, when he was older, reading stories to the younger children after school. I receive lots of compliments on my son's nature and behaviour, and I always give credit to Debbie for the fantastic start in life she helped us give him. I can't recommend her highly enough.

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