My name is Mia and I am a nineteen year old student living in Brighton. Marianne looked after me for the first 11 years of my life, and played a massive part in shaping and teaching me as a child. I want to say that there are no words to describe how wonderful my time spent with Marianne was, but actually I would be wrong in saying that. There simply just aren't enough words to do her justice. She is an incredibly kind, gentle and calming woman, this for me is what I remember most about her. Not only is Marianne a very caring childminder, she also became a confidant, a safe space and most importantly of all, a friend. Still almost nine years on, Marianne and I keep in frequent contact, and we plan to hopefully see one another soon. A couple of my friends have had babies, and if Marianne still lived where she childminded me, I would be sending my friends her way with no qualms or worries. I cannot recommend Marianne's childminding abilities enough.

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