Sally has been childminding my daughter Sonia (now 17months old) since March 2015. She looks after her for 2 days each week.

Sonia absolutely loves going to Sally’s, the pure joy on Sonia’s face when she realises that she is going to spend the day at Sally’s. She runs all the way from the car until she gets to Sally and other children she cares for.

I have been extremely happy with the care Sonia has received, and the great progress she has made whilst in Sally’s care. Sally’s home is always welcoming, clean and well organised and Sonia has great fun playing with all the toys available and with the other children in her care. Beyond all this though, it is Sally’s warm and friendly but no nonsense approach which sets her apart from other childminders.

She provides a wide, fun range of activities including plenty of outdoor exercise, drawing and decorating the drawings, reading stories, singing and dancing, as well as outings to the parks, trips to the farms and museums.

Sally is a great communicator and has no trouble in gaining Sonia’s confidence and therefore encouraging good behaviour and kindness and compassion to others, both skills which are important to us at home.

Although I provide Sonia’s food each day I know that she will provide healthy snacks such as fruit and rice cakes if she is exceptionally hungry or keen to eat what the older children are eating.

I am also aware that Sally ensures good personal hygiene in encouraging all the children to wash their hands. I’m sure that it is this practice together with the cleanliness of Sally’s home which has ensured that Sonia has remained healthy and bug free for the last 8 months.

Sally completes a diary detailing what Sonia has done each day. From this I have a complete picture of her whole day including what she has eaten, how long she has slept and all her activities. This helps me to feel involved with her care and that I can talk to Sonia about her day.

All in all, I am thoroughly happy with the level of care Sonia receives and I’m certain that being in such a positive and happy environment is helping her develop into a confident and self-assured little girl.
I would absolutely recommend Sally as a great and reliable childminder.