Jo was my son Joel's childminder from the age of 11 months until he turned 2. I was quite nervous about returning to work and leaving him but Jo was really supportive and understanding. We had a gradual settling in and Joel barely cried when I left him. Jo was brilliant at giving regular updates and sending photos to reassure me, especially during the first few weeks. She always takes the children out and about so they have a really varied week and always have lots of fun. I also really appreciated how sweet Jo was with Joel if he was ever a bit poorly - lots of cuddles and attention. Leaving my son with Jo really felt like leaving him with a relative who cared about him. I loved receiving photos of him having a brilliant time while I was at work. Joel still talks about "Jo-Jo" and I would thoroughly recommend her to anyone looking for the personal touch for their little ones.