Francine has been caring for Jack from the age of nine months, Jack is now three and a half. Francine is a fantastic childminder and Simon and I have been extremely happy with the wonderful care she has given Jack.

She has made us all feel welcome in her home and with her family.

Francine has provided Jack with a loving and caring environment in which he has encountered a vast number of experiences. Jack’s development, via the many fun activities Francine puts on for the children has been excellent.

Jack has enjoyed the variety of activities and materials that Francine uses, and he has encountered experiences of a much wider scope than a nursery could provide, from National Mud day to baking cakes, to watching butterflies hatch, the list of activities that Francine provides is endless.

Jack has created a large number of personal keepsakes which he is very proud of and is a special reminder for us of his time growing up.

In particular the diary and blog system has allowed us to see what Jack has been doing each day with photos of events & milestones.

Francine has helped greatly in making Jack independent, specifically teaching him to put his shoes & coat on himself. Francine also oversaw the removal of Jack’s dummies and toilet training. She is a very supportive childminder.

We would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Francine as a childminder to anyone. We have found her to be very accommodating and as such she has become a special person in Jacks life.