Our son started with Kim in March (he was 9 months old) and I really feel she goes above and beyond what I first expected. We are both teachers and as soon as we saw her setting we felt not only did Kim have a loving home but also her self contained nursery was excellent in regards to education and learning through play. It is terrifying for every parent to leave your child for the first time but I have to say Kim always gives us a full account of Arlen's day and sends pictures of what he is doing. He goes out nearly everyday she has him to playgroups, parks and last week they went strawberry picking! I am really pleased because as an only child I think this has really helped him socially as he is so used to being with other children now. Kim never forgets an occasion; birthdays, Mother's Day, easter and despite him only just turning a year she always finds a way that he can make the card or gift for us. Our son also absolutely loves Blue (her dog), so much that we are thinking of getting a dog of our own, and despite the fact that Blue is not allowed in some of the children's areas the majority of the time our son will find a way to be with his animal buddy! I also find that the care our son receives is very much tailored to our needs if we need to drop off slightly early it is fine, if we need to pick up early that is also fine. We looked at several Childminder's and for us it is also helpful that all meals are provided in the cost as at least that is one thing you don't need to worry about packing the night before. I genuinely would recommend kim to any parent!

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