Everything a childminder should be!
Our daughter has just spent 12 months with Corin and enjoyed every moment; unfortunately we had to relocate outside of London, but we wish we could have taken him with us! Initially, I struggled to find a childminder, I met about 10 without any luck; but as soon as I met Corin I knew he was the one for us!
He has a calm and welcoming manner, and always very friendly to chat with each day. Our daughter loved going to Corin's house, he would take her to different playgroups and parks every single day, from Peckham Rye, to the Ladies in Deptford, Greenwhich park, Hilly Fields Playgroup, Mudchute farm or the Horniman Museum, they seemed to explore the whole of South London together come rain or shine!
Our daughter flourished playing and eating dinner with the older children from the daily after school pick-ups, I think this was invaluable for her and an experience she would not have gained in a nursery setting. Corin has a lovely family home, with lots of books and toys for when the children are at home; at drop-off our daughter would walk straight in and get to play. Not to mention the piano and guitar....!
Communication was great; we formed a family Whatsapp with Corin so we could all easily liaise. Corin was very flexible on the occasion we needed an early drop-off/pick-up and he was especially helpful over the summer offering extra sessions whilst we moved house.
I would highly recommend Corin to anyone; thank you Corin, we will miss you!