Helen has cared for both our sons since they were around 10 months old and for around the last 7 years. In a nutshell, we couldn't have managed without her and we can't recommend her highly enough.

The children she cares for adore her. She provides a homely, stimulating and fun environment. The children develop a strong bond of friendship between them. They learn through play, sharing and caring for each other. Now my children are older, I see Helen's care and teaching through the gentle, caring and patient way they play with those younger than themselves.

Helen is utterly reliable and a great source of knowledge, advising and guiding us numerous times with our parenting. Not having family local to us, Helen has become a very welcome extension of our family. While both my sons are at school now, we still have regular contact with Helen. I'd consider any family very fortunate to have Helen as their care giver.

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