I couldn't ask for anything more from a childminder, lauren offers everything a nursery would but on a smaller more personal basis. She has plenty of information and suggestions too if you're feeling a bit lost as a first time parent such as problems with sleep routines etc..
She treats the children absolutely amazingly, loving and fun but firm when required.
My kids have been to so many great places, they've been on regular picnics, walks in the woods, museums, farm parks etc.. they absolutely love it! She doesn't just take them to the closest play group, they go out and do real activities that are great for development.
They also love being at Lauren's house as there is plenty to do there too.
Lauren has tailored her care to the needs of our family and the children for which I'm really grateful.
We very often walk in to the smell of something lovely cooking for lunch and the kids always have a fruit snack so you don't need to worry about them getting good food, they never have beige 'childrens' oven food, it's always a good balanced meal.
I'm certainly glad I didn't just settle for the closest childminder I could find. Lauren has been great and has added another dimension to my children's lives. They love her!!

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