I met Karen through a mutual friend, whilst I was pregnant with my second child, we got chatting and I made a loose agreement with Karen to have a meeting about having both my children when I returned to work after Maternity leave. During the end of the pregnancy and maternity leave, we kept in touch so that William and Elizabeth could get used to Karen.

Her home is great for the kids and the playroom is full of fun things all the children have done from outings to fun days painting in the house to the younger children enjoying the toddler groups. There is a 5 1/2 year difference between my children, and Karen caters well for them both.

The most imoportant thing for me is that I know Karen treats my children as her own in many ways, which is a great peace of mind for me. I have fallen on my feet finding such a great childminder.