We feel incredibly fortunate to have had Beatrice and Mark as childminders for our daughter. They have had a truly positive impact on our family. Returning to work after maternity leave was so much easier than I thought it would be, because I knew that Jessica was in such a happy and supportive environment. Beatrice and Mark go above and beyond in so many ways. The children they look after have all kinds of fun and stimulating experiences. They go on regular trips to playgrounds, parks, local libraries, play groups and soft play - even to the Horniman Museum and butterfly house! At their home, the children do art and crafts, music, drumming, trampolining and have a brilliant range of toys to play with. They also really do support the children's early learning. I was amazed when Jessica recited the entire alphabet correctly and could spell out the letters of her name! Mark and Beatrice put a lot of effort into teaching children to share and to be polite and kind. They have three lovely children of their own who set a great example. I really believe that Jessica has benefited enormously from her time with their family. She is confident and happy around other children and I'm sure that this is largely thanks to her time at Shining Stars. In short I couldn't recommend them more.

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