Zahida has been childminding our son for over a year now and we couldn't be more pleased with our experience. Our son genuinely enjoys his sessions with her and everytime I pick him up and ask him how his day was, he says 'Mummy, I had so much fun!'

She takes a genuine interest in him and his interests. Her home is inviting and clean and organised and I love the variety of things that she has for the children to play with/ learn from. If there's a local activity she thinks my son would enjoy attending or a printable or website she thinks I might benefit from as a parent, she will tell me about it and that says a lot. She really does go above and beyond and her own children are wonderful - my son loves her daughters and will often talk about them or point them out to me if he sees them around our vicinity.

We are really looking forward to having our daughter go to her too when she is old enough. If you like us, are apprehensive or worried about leaving your child in someone else's care, Zahida is someone you will never have an unsettled or worried feeling about. We are very lucky to have her!

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