Violeta has been childminding my son Noah since September 2022. She looks after him for 5 days each week.

I have been extremely happy with the care Noah has received, and the great progress he has made whilst in Violeta's care. Violeta’s home is always welcoming, clean and well organised and Noah has great fun playing with all the toys available/taking part in all the educational activities with the other children in her care.

She provides a wide, fun range of activities including plenty of outdoor exercise. I know Noah has recently enjoyed sand and water play, drawing and sticking, reading and puzzles as well as outings to the park, trips to feed the ducks and walks in the woods.
Violeta is a great communicator and has no trouble in gaining Noah’s confidence and therefore encouraging good behaviour and kindness and compassion to others, both skills which are important to us at home. When Noah steps outside his boundaries she responds with firm but kind discipline explaining what we would like to see in terms which he understands. When he is hurt or feeling under the weather I know that he feels happy to be comforted by her and I am confident that she can administer first aid If needed.

Although I provide Noah’s food each day I know that she will provide healthy snacks such as fruit and rice cakes if he is exceptionally hungry or keen to eat what the older children are eating. I am also aware that Violeta ensures good personal hygiene in encouraging all the children to wash their hands before eating and after using the toilet.

All in all I am thoroughly happy with the level of care Noah receives and I’m certain that being in such a positive and happy environment is helping him develop into a confident and self assured little boy.

I would absolutely recommend Violeta as a great and reliable childminder.

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