Clare and Darren have been taking care of my 2 children for over 2 years now. At 10 months old Teddy got off to a terrible start at a local nursery, he didn’t settle and after a few weeks of trying ‘ease’ him in and endless tears, a joint decision was made that it wasn’t the right time or place for him.

Clare and Darren were the first childminders I visited and I knew immediately they were the ones, I did visit and spend time with a number of other childminders in the area but none made the children or myself feel as welcomed or at ease. My eldest was 3 at the time and very shy, seeing Rosie happily playing independently and at ease with the other children and not wanting to leave, just confirmed I was making the right decision.

Teddy settled so well from the start, Clare spent as much time with Teddy as he needed, nothing was too much, even if he was joined to her hip for 7 hours a day or needed cuddling to sleep!

Now, 2 years later Teddy and Rosie, absolutely LOVE going. They always come home with lots of stories to tell and a handful of pictures. They are taken on days out and all the children they share their day with are lovely and they have both made great friends.

Clare and Darren are the perfect mix of caring, kind, attentive and fun!! They really do make the children feel as though they are part of a big family! Everyday spent with them ends with beaming smiles, tired eyes and hilarious bedtime stories of the days adventures, usually relating to Darren’s endless entertainment! haha!

We are looking forward to seeing them both grow in their care over the next few years.

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