We've had the most amazing experience with Violeta who has been a childminder to both of our children for over two years now.
We knew she was right for us from the first day we met her when we saw all the children she was looking after happily climbed all over her, were cheerful, well fed, clean and excited to see her.
Our oldest son is incredibly energetic. Violeta's setting us perfect for him. They spend the majority of their time outside, at the park, at soft play centres, going to local museums, farms, etc.
She's part of a network of local childminders so the kids form a safe, diverse, and wide social network through being with her.
She is really communicative, we receive regular photos of the kids throughout the day and she is so attentive at picking up on changes in children's behaviour too.
Violeta has been really accommodating with things like catering for a gluten free diet, providing emergency childcare, even collecting from our house when I was heavily pregnant and really exhausted in the mornings. The kids often come back with thoughtful little presents and treats that she's picked up or made for them. It was a no brainer for us to have her help look after our second when she was born.

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