My names Natalie I am 21 and have 1 son called Oliver, he is 27 months old. He has now been in Geraldines care for 7 months. I am a very protective mother who has worked in childcare settings and studied childcare myself so I knew from the start what I wanted and expected from any childcare provider. When I went back to work in july 2011 I was very anxious about placing my son in childcare. Even though he is a child who settles quite easily, I knew that I would find it very hard to trust someone to care for the most important and precious person in my life. From the moment I met Geraldine I was instantly put at ease. Me and Oliver were welcomed into her home with open arms. Geraldine is genuinely the loveliest most caring woman I know. Before placing my son in her care he had only ever been looked after by my own mum, or sister, but she took us both under her wing, she cares for him as if he was a member of her own family. My son absolutely adores Geraldine (Gez as he says) and her family, as do I. You can tell that this lady really loves what she does and although she is professional she is very easy to talk to, and have no problems in discussing my sons development. In my opinion any parent or child would be lucky to have anyone like Geraldine in their lives. My son gets so excited when I ask him if we should go and see his ges, I don't think I'd ever be able to trust another childminder with my son as much as I do with Geraldine- amazing woman x