Catherine is a most excellent childminder. Chatty, fun, accomodating and clearly experienced. Our little girl stayed with Cath and 2 other slightly older boys for a day a week between the ages of 18 and 24 months.

We did have a tricky start with settling in, but that was due to my daughter's nature and limited weekly attendance, rather than an adverse reaction to what was on offer at Cath's setting! Catherine was able to switch the day for our daughter to be with some slightly older boys, with whom she has now bonded wonderfully, and to perservere with the settling process.

Since our daughter had failed to settle with another childminder a few months before (at around 13 months), we were extremely grateful that Cath has suceeded in looking after our girl. She is now so settled, it really will be sad to have to say goodbye as she starts nursery!

You need have no hessitation in leaving your child with Cath - they will have great time, being kept busy and happy! I love the fact that there is a much used and well equiped garden, that Cath not only takes the children to various clubs, but does arts and crafts activities at home too, and often also baking too, which I'm really pleased about.