Recommendation:

Helen looked after our daughter for almost two years of her life (ages 1-3). When planning to return to work back in 2018, I visited a few child minders before we met Helen and she gave me a that warm, calm and reassured feeling. Plus how she focused on my daughter and interacted with her made me feel at ease. Plus her setting was so lovely each term would have theme, it was child focused, clean and spacious. Helen provided settling in sessions at the beginning and our daughter settled in so well (no tears at all) and became a part of the family.

Helen is kind, caring, attentive, friendly and patient person. Our daughter has always been happy to go to Helen's and always had such an enjoyable time. She leaves with a smile on her face and as she got older would talk happily about the activities and things they have done throughout the day and friends she played with.

Helen provides a fun filled and structured creative learning environment. Our daughter has grown and developed so much during her time with Helen and she supported her through different milestones including potty training.

Helen provides healthy home cooked meals; breakfast, lunch, tea, water, milk and snacks.

Helen would regularly send updates on how our daughter was doing including photos which enabled me to feel at ease when at work.

Helen has a big garden area which our daughter loved playing outside. Helen's activities included trips to park, walks in the woods, picnic lunch and visit to library. Singing, dancing, reading, art and craft activity, baking and educational/developmental adult led activity (tailored at our daughters age).

Helen would go above and beyond for our daughter and I can honestly say I felt safe and reassured our daughter was being well cared for and looked after while I was at work.

As well as a daily update to let us know how she was doing, she would provide a regular end of day update including food she was offered, what she ate, naps, toileting etc.

Helen celebrates birthdays and other important occasions eg mother and fathers day, easter and Christmas etc. And it was so lovely to receive handprint cards which we will treasure.

We can't thank Helen enough for the support and care she has given our daughter and the positive impact she has had in her life. We will miss you and your lovely family so much.

So yes, we would HIGHLY recommend Helen as a child minder, she is Amazing and does such a Wonderful job.

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