My daughter is 9 and is cared for by Dawn before and after school 3 days a week. This is her second year with Dawn, she is really happy and settled. Dawn is always welcoming and happy to see her. My daughter looks forward to the activities Dawn has planned, especially around Christmas, Hallowe'en, Guy Fawkes night and this year's favourite, Pancake Tuesday. I think that Dawn really does take the time to understand what each of her children like and want to do - she has lots of great toys to play with and is always keen to get the children outside when the weather is good. My daughter loves doing arts and crafts and Dawn always makes a point of having lots of materials for her to draw or make something with.
Dawn has a really flexible and open approach with parents, she is easy to speak to and always gives a quick summary of the day's events and activities without it taking up too much handover time. Her policies are clear and she regularly sends out a newsletter with info for the coming weeks.
I would have no hesitation in recommending Dawn's childminding to anyone.