I can thoroughly recommend Dawn. I met her at playgroup when our boys were 3 months old and I had no choice but to go back to work, I didn't want to use anyone else to look after my son.

Knowing someone first is a lucky step into such a trusting relationship between Mother and Childminder and Dawn is so honest, open, straightforward and thoughtful, I knew that my son would be well looked after.

She offers a child friendly house meaning that she hits the balance of cleanliness that requires little ones to have respect, but that is not too tidy that it doesn't have any warm and freedom for freeplay.

She allows the children to be social and meet others, and also spends time with them to bring them on with understanding the world.

I am sure that as I need her less and less (now that my son is at full time school), we will remain friends... it is hard not to like her!!!