I have known Helen since my son started with her at age of 2 years old in 2006. After using three childminders previously who were not up to childminding, I had daunting feelings of having to work and not being able to trust my son was getting everything he deserved. I was very nervous in changing childminders again, but it was the best thing I ever did!

My son stayed with Helen until he started school at nearly 5 years old. My daughter has been looked after by Helen also since she was 7 months old and is due to start school this year. Therefore I can confirm I have used and known Helen for 6 years with both my children.

I can honestly say I am quite picky and like my children to be active and learn things new every week. Helen provides me and my husband with the confidence they are not only well looked after in a caring and loving environment but are also provided with developmental activites and progress accordingly with their age which Helen provides.

Helen puts so much effort into taking the children to different places each week and teaching them new things, but also providing activities that are very varied. She encourages the children to play together and share and generally be nice to each other.

I have over the years developed a friendship with Helen because of the great job she does in looking after my children. Helen cares and I suspect she loves them in a way which makes them feel secure and at home.

You will not regret choosing Helen. Helen does not childmind as if it is her job even though it is, she welcomes the children in and treats them like her own. My son even now when we drop off my daughter wants to go back to Helen's and not school and gets quite sad when he cannot.