I was so lucky to find Emma to look after my children on my return to work in 2013. Emma looked after my boys (then 1 & 3) 2 days a week until I took time off work from May 2014. I was able to meet a few times to observe her at home and was really happy. She has a lovely, calm manner and I have never had any concerns over Emma looking after my children. She clearly likes the children in her care and gets to know them well.

Emma dropped and picked up my eldest from Pound Park nursery and was always on time. Emma had then over the holidays and was able to take then on full days as well as local excursions.

When I went back to work for a few months in 2014 Emma was my first choice of childcare provider and I was so pleased when she had a vacancy. My boys were happy to be back with Emma and her family.

Emma always has a good variety of snacks on hand and is flexible on choices (my boys love satsumas). The children have a lovely home cooked hot meal and a nap, when needed.

I always had good daily feedback on the boys' day and good communication about naps, nappy changes, meal times and how they were.

When I am not at work I see Emma out and about in town with a few children and have never seen anything that has concerned me. She's always someone I recommend to local parents as a childminder.

Emma is a lovely person and when we meet at playgroups my children like to spend time with her and her daughter.

I have no hesitations in recommending Emma as someone to look after your children. I'm happy to be contacted if you have any questions.