Aga has been childminding my son Filip (19 months) since August 2014. She looks after him for 39 hours each week.

I have been extremely happy with the care Filip has received, and the great progress he has made whilst in 'Something Special' care. Aga's home is always welcoming, clean and well organised and Filip has great fun playing with all the toys available and with the other children in her care. Beyond all this though,

She provides a wide, fun range of activities including plenty of outdoor exercise. I know Filip has recently enjoyed sand and water play, drawing and painting, reading and puzzles.

Filip is a great communicator and has no trouble in gaining confidence and therefore encouraging good behaviour and kindness and compassion to others, both skills which are important to us at home. When Filip steps outside his boundaries she responds with firm but kind discipline explaining what we would like to see in terms which he understands. When he is hurt or feeling under the weather, I know that he feels happy to be comforted by her and I am confident that she can administer either first aid or medication following all the correct procedures and completing the necessary records to ensure his health and safety.

Although She provide Filip’s meals each day, I know that she will provide healthy snacks such as vegetable's and fruits. I am also aware that Aga ensures good personal hygiene in encouraging all the children to wash their hands before eating and after using the toilet. I’m sure that it is this practice together with the cleanliness of Aga’s home which has ensured that Filip has remained healthy.

Aga completes a diary detailing what Filip has done each day. From this I have a complete picture of his whole day including what he has eaten, how long he has slept and all his activities. This helps me to feel involved with his care and that I can talk to him about his day. Aga send me a picture with my son activities in 'something special'

In all, I am thoroughly happy with the level of care Filip receives and I’m certain that being in such a positive and happy environment is helping him develop into a confident and self assured little boy.

I would absolutely recommend Aga ('Something Special') as a great and reliable child minder. The most important thing is that she treat every child with love.

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