Sharon has been my son's childminder since I went back to work. I was quite nervous about returning to work especially about finding the right kind of childcare for my son. As soon as I met Sharon I knew she was perfect for us. Sharon is very professional but she is also kind, warm, caring and friendly and has provided a very special home from home environment for my son while I am at work. She has a flexible approach to her work and made a special effort to get to know my son from the start which helped him to settle in. I think because of the way Sharon works my son was able to settle in very quickly and happily. He always looks forward to his days with Sharon and gets very excited to see her when he gets dropped off. Sharon provides a range of activities all of which encourage learning and play, both in her home and outside either at the park or toddle groups. I always look forward to reading his progress book which updates me on what he has done that day and is written from my sons point of view (this has been especially valuable to me as I don't get home from work until he has gone to bed). Sharon is very approachable and very easy to communicate with. She is also very reliable and has not had any time off sick since my son has started. I feel so lucky to have found her. I know my son will miss his time with her massively as he will be at home with me while I am on maternity leave.