From the first time I met Claire, I could see that she was organised, professional & knowledgeable, yet keen to provide friendly, relaxed, home-from-home care. As a parent herself, Claire also explained she understood the importance of maintaining open & clear communication with parents so as to reassure & inform them.
I was impressed to see that she had a wonderful environment;
Spacious, clean, in a nice location & having a play room full of many wonderful toys. I was equally pleased to learn as we spoke, that she was a believer of interacting with the children & engaging in activities with them; whether it be playing board games, everyday life based games
(For example; hairdressers) or involving the children in light household tasks - such as laying the table, giving the children a sense of importance & independence.
On the first meeting between Claire & my daughter, it was clear that Claire knew how to interact with children & create a welcoming atmosphere that would instantly put them at ease.

Claire has since gone on to provide top-level care for my daughter for almost 3 years. Both Claire & her family welcomed my daughter warmly to their home & have formed great bonds over the years.
Whilst in her care, My daughter has received: a varied, yet balanced & nutritious diet (With occasional treats), a wide range of outings &
fantastic support with her education - including homework.
There has never been an occasion when my daughter has not wanted to go to Claire, she has always looked forward to it with great enthusiasm & once I have collected her, has been full of happy & fun tales of what has happened during the day.

It is sad that circumstances have become such that now Claire can't be my daughters child minder, however a lot of happy memories have been made & Claire will never be forgotten by us.

I cannot recommend Claire highly enough.
It is clear to see that child minding is more than just a job for Claire. Her passion for what she does is obvious.

She is a natural, simply it is as if she was born to do this.