Every morning, my son runs ahead of me, pulling my hand, eager to get to Emily's. He smiles the minute he sees her and then bounces through her door to join his friends, sometimes even forgetting to turn around and give me a kiss. I could not have asked for more: for my child (22m) to feel safe and happy with his childminder. Emily has been looking after him since he was 5mo, and full-time since he was 10mo. Elliott has thrived there, his skills growing visibly each week. He eats everything, has blossoming social and speaking skills, and is essentially a happy toddler. Emily's place is also great: clean, organised, with lots of toys for him to engage with. Finally, Emily has always made us feel like we were part of his day, even though both my husband and I work full time. As a working mother, who sometimes feels guilty about my career choices, I am 100% reassured to see my son so full of joy after his day at Emily's. Highly recommend Emily and her team - they're like part of our family now.

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