My children have been with Nikki from 6/9 months old (they are now 7 & 5). They love spending time at Nikki's and they often go to the park on the way home from school. Before they started at school they would go on many different outings including softplay, feeding the ducks, trips to the library, the zoo to name a few. They also get to have lots of "messy play" at Nikki's with paints and play doh. They are encouraged to play outside when the weather is suitable and Nikki has a fabulous outdoor set up a big grassed area with a trampoline. Patio and decking areas, with water &sandpits/playhouses. Nikki is kind and caring and welcomes the children into her home and family life as if they were her own. I totally recommend Nikki to anyone looking for a childminder.