I have now been with Ann for over 3 Years. My Daughter Lily started with Ann, when she was just 1 Years Old.

I have been extremely happy with the care Lily has received, and the great progress she has made whilst in Ann's care. Ann's home is always welcoming, clean and well organised and Lily has great fun playing with all the toys available and with the other children in her care. Beyond all this though, it is Ann's warm and friendly but no nonsense approach which sets her apart from other childminders.

She provides a wide, fun range of activities including plenty of outdoor exercise. I know Lily has enjoyed sand and water play, drawing and sticking, reading and puzzles as well as outings to the park, trips to feed the ducks and walks in the woods, and the Playgroups she attends weekly.

Ann is a great communicator and has no trouble in gaining Lily's confidence and therefore encouraging good behaviour and kindness and compassion to others, both skills which are important to us at home. When Lily steps outside her boundaries Anne responds with firm but kind discipline explaining what we would like to see in terms which she understands. When she is hurt or feeling under the weather I know that she feels happy to be comforted by Ann and I am confident that she can administer either first aid or medication following all the correct procedures and completing the necessary records to ensure her health and safety.

I am thoroughly happy with the level of care Lily receives and I’m certain that being in such a positive and happy environment is helping her develop into a confident and self assured little girl.

I would absolutely recommend Ann as a great and reliable childminder.

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