Donna has been my Sons (Arthur) childminder for the last 3 months, since he was 11 months old. As a nervous Mum and Baby, leaving my son in someone else's care for the first time, Donna has been excellent in helping us both adjust and settle in to the changes. Arthur struggled at the beginning, knowing I was going, however Donna has been so patient with him and caring towards him to the point where he is now excited, and has started running to get to her door ready for his play session to begin! He knows where everything is and whilst there treats it as his own home. The garden is a lovely play area for the children, and the house consists of every toy imaginable that a young mind would enjoy playing with.

Donna keeps me updated with all the days activities through a daily journal and during the beginning weeks would also text me to keep me updated on when he had calmed down and was settled, just to help reassure me! Donna regularlary asks me for updates on Arthur on the things he enjoys so she can adjust the play to suit this, i.e. Shapes, musical instruments, cars, books etc.

So far I have been extremely happy with the childcare Donna has provided, I feel confident leaving my Son in her care and have enjoyed watching her build a strong bond with my son.