My daughter started going to Shital when she was 5 years old . We had just come from India and my daughter had never been to any after school child mender before. So we were worried. But our worries were unfounded. Shital not only helped with the child minding, but also guided my child time to time to transition into the new country - guiding her about the culture or food etc. She takes care of the child not as a child mender but as a family. She always goes above and beyond her role . Some eg being :- talk to the teachers and pass on important communication, take care of the child if we were late in picking up , guide me as a parent on the books and materials when my daughter was preparing for 11+ etc. She is also very reliable, approachable and easy to communicate .

She gives the children a good meal after they are picked up from school and her place is always clean and tidy. There are a range of books and toys for children to use and play .

We will be moving out of this area soon, since our daughter is going to secondary school - but one big thing my daughter will miss by moving out is her assuring presence and care.

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