After searching (unsuccessfully) for a childminder whilst on maternity leave, I couldn't believe our luck in finding Petra and Kool Kids Childminding. I instantly knew Petra and her warm, homely setting was perfect for my quite attached, shy baby daughter Evie. Petra and her lovely assistant Eli were an instant hit with our entire family and we couldn't have found a better place for my youngest to spend her first few years before going school.

Petra's professionalism, knowledge and communication filled me with confidence at every turn and I was always so grateful for the time my daughter had at her setting; so much so that Evie continued to attend despite having a parent at home on furlough for well over a year! We knew how much Evie loved being with all her friends and how much she was learning and thriving since going to her Childminders.

Kool Kids is brilliant as it's personal and intimate, unlike a more formal nursery setting. Between Petra and Eli, there are always enough hugs to go around, and the children are able to get all the one-to-one attention and support they need, whilst still reaping all the benefits of social independence and relevant EYFS education.

I really appreciated how Petra has a very relaxed, child-led approach and focuses on the unique child's journey, working with parents to support them in the best way for them individually. She manages to inspire development through every day routines, specific topics/ projects and so many different fun activities and outings- which we loved receiving regular updates and photos on each week. Above all she provides the most wonderful safe space for the children to PLAY and learn from their interactions with eachother.

Petra and Eli were a complete joy to meet and work with and we were all very emotional when the time came for Evie to begin her new journey at school. The love and care that Petra, and Eli provided our precious daughter was beyond our expectations, we will be forever grateful for their significant impact on the first years of Evie's life.'

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