Well, what can I say about Nic? As a first time mum (and a bit of a control freak), I began the daunting task of finding someone I trusted to look after my precious baby boy. I didn't know how I was going to cope with going back to work fulltime knowing that my son was being cared for by a relative stranger. Well, I needn't have worried! From the minute we stepped in to Nic's home, with its fully equipped play room, family atmosphere and other happy and contented mindees, I knew I had found a place where I could leave my son safe in the knowledge that he was having fun and being well cared for. Since starting with Nic last April as a 10 month old, Harry has developed in to a sociable, confident and happy toddler. Nic provides all the children in her care with a rich and safe learning environment where they have the opportunity to grow and develop every day. She provides a range of activities both in her house, with her network of childminders, at different play groups and through a variety of different trips and visits. However it is not just these learning experiences that make Nic an incredible childminder, it is the smile on her face at 7.30 in the morning when she opens the door to greet my son, it is the genuine look of love she has in her eyes when she talks to him, it is the advice and support she has offered me and most of all it is the fact that as well as having Nic, Harry has the affection of her whole family from her husband, right down to Ruby the dog. He talks about them all constantly and they have welcomed my son into their family with open arms and as parents we will be eternally grateful to them all for this.

I am devastated that we have to leave due to relocation and I would recommend Nic time and time again. I wish I could pack her in one of my boxes and bring her with us but that would be so unfair on other children in Leicester. This lady won't just look after your child, she will go above and beyond to ensure that they are happy, are safe and are learning. Thank you Nic!!