I have been extremely happy with the care my son received whilst with Amanda. Amanda always greats us on a morning welcoming both my son and I into her home. Amanda’s home is always welcoming, clean and well organised and Sam has great fun playing with all the toys available and with the other children in her care. Beyond all this though, it is Amanda’s warm and friendly but no nonsense approach which sets her apart from other childminders we have experienced.

She provides a wide, fun range of activities including plenty of outdoor exercise, much to Sam’s disgust. During the School holidays Amanda joins other childminders and takes the children out for special days to various destinations, last summer they had a picnic and outdoor games day at Temple Newsham.

Amanda is a great communicator and has no trouble in gaining Sam’s confidence and therefore encouraging good behaviour and kindness and compassion to others, both skills which are important to us at home. When Sam steps outside his boundaries she responds with firm but kind discipline explaining what we would like to see in terms which he understands. When he is hurt or feeling under the weather I know that he feels happy to be comforted by her and I am confident that she can administer either first aid or medication following all the correct procedures and completing the necessary records to ensure his health and safety.

Although I provide Sam’s food each day I know that she will provide healthy snacks such as fruit he is exceptionally hungry. I am also aware that Amanda ensures good personal hygiene in encouraging all the children to wash their hands before eating and after using the toilet.

Amanda completes a diary detailing what Sam has done each day and liaises with his teachers on drop off and collection to ensure we have a complete picture of his whole day.
All in all I am thoroughly happy with the level of care Sam receives and I’m certain that being in such a positive and happy environment is helping him develop into a confident and self assured little boy.

I would absolutely recommend Amanda as a great and reliable childminder.