My daughter has been with Debbie for nearly a year. She was very premature and I was worried about leaving her with anyone but she thoroughly enjoys her time with Debbie and even tries to avoid leaving when I pick her up! Now and again my daughter gets a bit tearful when we leave her but Debbie is very affectionate and caring, and I can tell that my daughter is quick to settle.

Debbie seems to manage her time well with the children in her care and they all get attention from her. Debbie will do arts and crafts with them as well as take them on outings.

Debbie works with us as parents when there is an issue, such as when my daughter went through a phase of 'snatching'. We talk about how she is developing and I feel Debbie is honest about how my daughter has been during the day.

I am a child protection social worker and have never had any worries about Debbie and would recommend her as a childminder.

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