I used Fru to take my 9-year-old son to school and from school a couple of times, and he also spent some time with her. He used to be afraid of dogs, but after the second time with Fru, he was quite happy to walk her two puppies in the park. I didn't expect that, she's wonderful with special needs kids. I find Fru reliable and easy to agree arrangements with (being a single dad with a job that sometimes requires travel on a short notice, arrangements can be a challenge for most childminders, with early or late or flexible/unknown hours). And of course all the things expected from a good childminder - she appears to genuinely enjoy and care for children.

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