Rachel has been childminding my daughter since September 2012 until January 2016, Rachel has always worked very hard to be flexible to suit our childcare needs. I have been extremely happy with the level of care My child has received, and the great progress she has made whilst in Rachel’s care. Rachel’s home is always welcoming, clean and well organised with the addition of Rachel’s family members always making Holly feel at home and encouraged to join in with their family activities. My child has had great fun playing with all the toys available and with the other children in Rachel’s care. Beyond all this though, it is Rachel’s warm and friendly but professional approach which sets her apart from other childminders we have experienced.

She provides a wide, fun range of activities including plenty of outdoor exercise. I know My child frequently enjoys 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. Rachel’s activities have allowed My child to explore new things as well as develop keen interests in particular activities. When my child started with Rachel, Rachel worked hard to ensure her routine, likes and dislikes were understood and carried out in her care to provide an easy transition for me to return to work and for my child to feel immediately settled in Rachel’s care. Rachel completed a diary detailing what My child had done each day. From this I had a complete picture of her whole day including what she had eaten, how long she had slept for and all her activities.

Rachel works very well with you as the parent in discussing the needs of your child and has the ability to adapt as your child grows and needs alter. She has been heavily involved in encouraging healthy eating, potty training and discipline. She has worked very hard with us as parents to ensure that she is encouraging My child the way that we have done at home.

I would absolutely recommend Rachel as a great and reliable childminder. Finding someone to look after your child is one of the biggest decisions I have had to make and generally feel that Rachel has gone above and beyond my expectations in the level of care that she has provided to my child. She is a childminder that goes the extra mile and has a genuine desire to look after children to a high standard and this comes across.

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