Our daughter started with Gemma in December 2018 at 8 months old, we were apprehensive about using a childminder as we'd never been required to use one before so it was a first for us, but we needn't have worried. Gemma instantly made us feel comfortable following our initial inspection, her setting was home from home and just what we were looking for, clean and bright with so much to offer. She was warm and welcoming and I instantly knew we'd made the right choice in her.
Hallie stayed with Gemma until she started school in 2022. Genuinely the best 4 years of her young life. Gemma's communication was second to none, she provided regular updates throughout the day, she always offered a variety of activities throughout the day and encouraged positive relationships amongst the children in her setting, some wonderful friendships formed whilst Hallie was in her care. There were some challenging times during the covid pandemic but gemma was thorough and professional at all times, and it was clear that safety was paramount, one thing we always admired. The care of everyone in her setting was always at the forefront in everything she did throughout the time hallie was with her.
Hallie struggled with her speech and language and gross motor skills in the early stages, gemma was quickly on the case, she supported us in her referral to the health visitor for speech and language support and every week she provided feedback on what they worked on. Hallie thrived and this early intervention has been invaluable for her starting school. We couldn't have asked for more.
Her compassion, support and love for her little people was so clear to see, she truly made Hallie's early years the best we could've asked for, Hallie adored her and was so happy there, and I couldn't have asked for more from her or the setting. We were so sad it had to come to an end and I can not and will never stop recommending her childcare setting to everyone in need of a childminder. Thank you gemma for all you did for our girl.

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