Sarah has looked after our son since he was a year old. She is brilliant, and absolutely everything I had hoped for in a childminder. She certainly deserves her excellent Ofsted rating!

The setting is a real home from home for young children, and my son loves it there. Sarah provides a secure and nurturing environment, with great attention to child safety (she has qualifications in safeguarding and paediatric first aid). But she is also highly creative, and applies her creativity and original thinking so that the Early Years Foundation Stage is delivered in the most brilliant and innovative ways! My son has far more creative play with Sarah than he does with me...

Sarah also makes sure that children get plenty of fresh air - children can go in and out of her garden easily and safely, and she also often takes them on trips to the park or nature reserve. Food is healthy and filling, with - thankfully - space for the occasional treat as well as nutritious home-cooked meals.

As our son has got older, Sarah has been wonderfully helpful and supportive in assisting with his development - her experience and expertise mean that I can ask her advice about any childcare matters and feel confident following it and getting results. All in all, she has been a wonderful addition to our son's life, and we will miss her very much when we have to leave!

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