I was worried about a stranger looking after my 3 daughters, even though I knew childminders are qualified and have had all the relevant checks, its still very worrying. I found Elena on childcare.co.uk, she had really good reviews and also lived locally to me. As soon as I met her I felt at ease, she's a very warm and loving person. The girls absolutely adore her and her family. Not only did she take care of them for 10 hours a day, she would teach and guide them, she was fun but also firm and fair. She took the girls out nearly everyday, my daughters flourished in her care. She gave the girls very healthy food as well which is very important to me.

Its clear Elena adores her job, and that comes across because she's a natural at it. She puts her heart and sole into it. And children leave her house happy, well cared for and most importantly loved. I would recommend her to everyone I know.

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