Sonia and I first crossed paths late 2020 when I was looking for a new job after having my son that January. I was recommended her by a mum at my daughters school but as a completely separate and happy coincidence, I put a post out through here and she answered - it was later it transpired this was the very same lady! We went through the meetings, paperwork, contracts, policies and she was very thorough and professional despite just starting out on her childminding journey. She was accommodating from the outset, and then she met my son and the rest is history. Her entire family welcomed him into their home with open arms, the environment is warm, homely and nurturing and she can’t do enough to make the children feel happy and at home. She even welcomed my daughter into the fold when the schools closed to lockdown and cared for her during the most difficult time in her little life, thus enabling me to find and keep a job during one of the most challenging years we’ve ever encountered. For that I will be forever grateful.

My son is so happy with Sonia, he has rarely made any fuss when I drop him to her. He loves her, she is easy going, she listens to direction and is open and honest. She tailors activities to the specifics outlined by early years and to the ages of the children she cares for. She has even overhauled her garden to make it an awesome play space for the children - they even MADE a pirate ship!

There is love and dedication towards what is best for the children in her care in every professional decision she makes and I cannot recommend her highly enough.

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