Debbie has been looking after our son for the past 8 months and he absolutely loves her.

To start, Debbie's house is amazingly well set up for looking after children - our son loves being there and she provides him with a clean, safe, and fun place for him to learn and explore (with a garden too!). And while her home environment is top-notch, Debbie also organises routine outings to local parks, museums, and play groups, as well as parties and play dates with another local childminder. The children all get along well together and truly enjoy their time with Debbie - both my son and the other boy I see at pickup each day show genuine affection for her. (We hear a lot about Debbie at the weekend!)

Debbie is also organised and communicative - she keeps a daily diary with details such as nap time, meals/snacks, and nappy changes and she also provides us a space to fill it in during the weekends. We receive picture updates from her that demonstrate how much fun the children are having. If there's ever an issue (normal bumps or bruises), Debbie handles it professionally and documents the incident so that we are well-informed. She's also very flexible in receiving communication from us - there are times where I've been stuck in a meeting and had to text last minute that I'd be a few minutes late, or remembered late at night that our son had an appointment the next day.

Lastly, I want to add that Debbie has a lovely demeanor with my son and the other children I've seen her interact with. She's firm but so caring and someone I feel extremely confident leaving my son with. We truly think of her as an extension of our family in terms of the care she provides and the affection she shows for my son and the other children. I can't say enough good things about Debbie. Please don't hesitate to get in touch with me if you'd like a personal reference.

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