I spent a long time looking at childminders and found that my children were most comfortable with Steph & Dave. This was probably due to their three own children who are inviting and welcoming as their eldest son is the same age as our daughter and their youngest son is the same age as our son too, even when they were having their baby girl they continued to work right up till the day she arrived and then continued just 2 days later, but also due the warm environment Steph & Daves home has.

We have been with them for a little under 3 years now first with just our daughter but for the last year with both as our son is 2 (nearly 3) and my wife has since returned to work, they also happily cared for our daughter whilst my wife was on maternity leave allowing my wife to relax and care for our newborn son without worrying about the well being of our daughter,

Both my children felt at home very quickly with them, playing with the other children that she cares for and of course their own children too.

Steph & Dave have been pivotal in our support network, making themselves available to care for our daughter whilst my wife was in hospital during her pregnancy with our son.

We were quickly impressed by the social skills our children have developed whilst being with Steph & Dave. they make a concious effort to socialise with other childminders and visiting toddler groups on a very regular basis, allowing our children the opportunity to interact with other children. This has demonstrated to be a great advantage, as our daughter has just started reception this September and is in a class with children with whom she has played with before. Allowing the transition from nursery to school to be a little smoother.

We feel very lucky and privileged to have had childminders like Steph and Dave, and truly believe we just couldn't survive without them, they have been brilliant and certainly don't plan on leaving any-time soon that's for sure.

I am more than happy to discuss our experience of Steph and Daves child-minding should the you wish to they have my contact details.