I first met Katie in the local area and at baby groups as our daughters were born within a few days of each other. I’m a foster carer for two older children and have to go to meetings and on courses fairly regularly, meaning I need childcare for my daughter. Although I have family who were happy to help, my daughter often wouldn’t settle with them very well as a baby and it was upsetting to hear she’d been upset while I was away. So I thought I would use Katie’s childminding service one day to see how my daughter got on there. She had a brilliant day! Went in no problem, wasn’t upset when I left, had loads of fun all day and was happy to see me again - but would have stayed to play longer if I’d let her! Now if I need someone to look after my daughter, who’s now 19 months old, I always ask Katie first. My daughter has gone there lots of times now and never once cried going in and is always happy to see Katie and Alice. The range of activities is great, Katie always uploads lots of photos so you can see that your child is having a good time, and the children are genuinely happy there. Katie is very loving towards the children and provides a real home from home experience for them. I highly recommend her as a childminder.

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