We are recently relocated to Surrey and therefore needed to find a sitter for our 3 1/2 year old twins. It was a bit of a daunting task, not really knowing anyone to ask for personal recommendations so I signed up for childcare.co.uk. Having used these sites before, I know you can find all sorts of individuals who claim they are experienced, etc., but we gave it a shot. Imagine how excited and blessed we felt when we found Dawn. From the first moment we made contact with her, we were impressed. She is courteous, prompt, and straight-forward. Upon meeting her, she was very professional with the adults, but also incredibly caring and sweet with our children. Her references were stellar and justifiably so. Dawn truly cares about the children--their needs and wants, likes and dislikes. She always brings books with her to share with the children and they very much look forward to their story-time with Miss Dawn. Given her experience as a mom, grandmother, and preschool teacher, she is very in-tune with the needs of the children--in terms of setting boundaries, making them feel safe and valued, and watching out of signs of sickness, etc. Getting to know Dawn, she is a wonderful person with a kind heart and a great sense of humor. I heartily recommend Dawn as a sitter or child-minder as she will truly treat your children as her own.