Nicky is an excellent childminder and we feel lucky that she has provided childcare for our daughter for nearly two years since she turned one.

Nicky is very professional and is excellent at communicating, for instance we have a detailed daily diary each day filled in with the day's activities, milestones and routine information regarding naps, eating etc. Our daughter absolutely loves going to Nicky's house and we are thrilled with her progress. We are able to have effective two-way communication with Nicky about what our daughter is interested in at the moment and are able to have continuity between her setting and home as regards to learning numbers, alphabet, shapes and so on. Each day our daughter brings home things that she has made or paintings and drawings.

Nicky is a firm believer in fresh air and our daughter has spent many happy hours outside on their long walks and at the parks, which is a big bonus, as well as going to various playgroups. Balanced and delicious meals mean that we know our daughter is getting what she needs and enjoying her food.

We cannot recommend this setting enough - NIcky has a lovely family who have formed very strong, caring bonds with our daughter and she really has provided a home from home for our daughter.

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