To leave your child with whom is technically a stranger to start with is such a daunting prospect. Be it with a childminder or a nursery. However with Fiona you really have no worries. Her care of the children is exemplary and often goes above and beyond simply 'minding' them.

For me, I felt so much more comfortable with my daughter being in a 'home' environment and cared for by someone regular who was the same person every day. I like the fact she got to be 'normal' and go out and about throughout the day rather than being confined to one setting and hence do the things I would do with her- like go to park, library, school runs, etc. However, at the same time she was stimulated by all the activities that Fiona planned and simply gained so much from her care.

My daughter has benefitted immensely being surrounded by a range of children of all ages rather than just her select age group. As a result, her confidence has grown immensely with older children and she can show consideration to the younger children too.

The things that I was looking for when choosing a childminder was someone who had the same values as me when looking after children. Someone who instilled good manners, provided varied experiences whilst teaching them about the world and people around them and genuinely caring about the children.

The children in her care are the best examples of the kind of childminder Fiona is with them. Calm, polite, happy children who all seem to have a good time. It says it all really.

Thank you very much for taking such good care of her for the past two years. It is very much appreciated.

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