My daughter Ada has been going to Helen for nearly a year, and she's loved every minute of it! I met Helen a few weeks prior to going back to work after maternity leave, when Ada was 8 months old, and she instantly made Ada and I feel comfortable in her home, and her qualifications and portfolio made me confidant that Ada would be in good hands. We did a few trial sessions over the next few weeks and Ada settled in really well.

Helen regularly takes the children in her care out, and does educational and crafty activities at home and out and about, she puts a lot of thought into their day. Ada is always sent home with some marvelous creation which she has clearly enjoyed making!

Helen's whole family are really warm and welcoming and have made us feel like extended family members. There's a lovely atmosphere in their home and I'm pleased that Ada is part of it.

My husband and I really didn't know which would work best of us and our daughter, a childminder or nursery, but our experience with Helen and assured us we made the right decision that a childminder was the way to go. I can't recommend Helen highly enough!

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