Francesca has looked after my daughter Eva since August 2010 to date (age 11 months to 26 months). I can honestly say that I can not fault the care she has provided. From the first time I left Eva with her I have had absolute confidence in her ability to look after her. Francesca is warm, friendly, experienced, child focussed, cooks wholesome food and ensures that Eva does stimulating activities each day both in and out of the house. She also has 2 delightful children who my daugther adores and who have been so lovely towards Eva. Francesca is very reliable and has never taken a day off sick. She has also always been flexible and understanding of changes to my working hours.

Francesca completes a diary each day which sets out a summary of how Eva has been, what activities she has been up ,what she has eaten, when she has slept and when her nappy has been changed. I have found this very reassuring and informative and this seems to be unique amongst my frends who use childminders.

It is a testament to how good Francesca is and how happy Eva is being looked after her that since moving out of St Albans in April I have travelled 25 minutes each way so that Francescan can continue to look after Eva. It is only now that I am going on maternity leave again that I will sadly no longer need Francesca.

In summary Francesca is a fantastic childminder who I highly recommend.