Safehands is a great name for this Childminder. She's looked after both of our children for the past 9 years and has been an absolute rock when it's come to care and support for our two.

From covering the early morning drop off, to school pick up to stepping in and giving us some much needed rest by babysitting both at our house and at hers Safehands has always been there when we've needed her.

When I had a stint of work which took me away from home for 4 days a week for over a year she even went well beyond by covering extra hours which helped my wife continue her job 5 days a week. If she hadn't been there I honestly don't know how we would have coped.

Both our two have always bounded into her home and come back with hundreds of stories of what they've been up to - especially during the fun packed summer holidays - very envious :(

We've a sad milestone coming up in a few days when our eldest moves on from Safehands and starts at secondary school. I know though he's had great preparation both at the school he's been at but also the support Safehands has given him these past years. We will be with Safehands for a further 2 years as my daughter moves through year 5 and year 6 and have no doubt at all will keep in touch with her for many years to come.

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