As a parent that suffers with anxiety, I really needed to feel comfortable with the childminder I had chosen. I couldn't be happier. Sam is fantastic with my little boy. She is also fantastic with me, nothing is too much trouble for Sam, she is reliable, trustworthy and does alot for the local community and charities.

She gives so much of herself, her time and love to the children in her care. Samuel my son asks for 'childminder Sam' all the time now, he can't wait to get there and play.

I was initially worried that my child's health problems would put a childminder off, I shouldn't have been because Sam has taken it all in her stride. Like I said nothing is too much trouble for her.

Sam has a book for my son Samuel and she writes in it everyday what he has done, eaten, when he was changed etc. This way I don't feel like I'm missing out on his day. I feel involved and I love that.

My son Samuel has changed so much since starting with Sam. He is socialising well, his speech has come along and he's started to eat different foods. I am genuinely grateful that she is preparing my son for School.

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