My son has been regularly looked after by Lisa and Martin since April. It was the first time he'd been left with anyone unfamiliar, however the unfamiliar very soon became the familiar. Lisa and Martin were excellent in welcoming my son into their home and making him feel at ease. For the first few days, naturally there were tears, but Martin and Lisa always sent a text to reassure me when the tears stopped. Now there are no tears, just a hug, a kiss and a wave off!

The children clearly have lots of fun with Martin and Lisa - painting, squirrel spotting, visiting an indoor play centre, playing in their garden etc. My son always has the lunch that they provide, which is always varied and wholesome.

The dynamics of a couple minding the children is definitely a huge advantage - there's 2 pairs of hands and 2 sets of eyes to ensure the children are well cared for. Furthermore, it means both paternal and maternal attributes are represented.

My son's behaviour and demeanour have improved tremendously in the past few months since visiting Martin and Lisa. His ability to communicate is also much better. There has been huge advances in his development and progression, so we are extremely satisfied with the service that Little Butterflies provides.