My son has been with Karen almost a year now and I couldnt have asked for a better person to carry out the minding of my son. It says a lot to me that my son looks forward to going to Karens and every day he is dropped off he is smiling and happy to leave me and when we collect him after our working day he is full of giggles, stories and joy. Karen ensures they have a day full of activities that vary day by day and they get out in the fresh air to the park and other interesting places. All the children have intergrated well together and play lovely and happily, sharing and learning which for me is peace of mind. The children have a safe, tidy clean environment to play, learn and eat in. They also have an animal corner in which the children love to go out and see and learn their names and breeds. They have a variety of meals and snacks which all include their five a day of which karen prepares herself and the kids love. Karen is a calm, trusting, caring person who is friendly and warming to all the children and their parents and confident in her job. If you are looking for a that special person with all the requirements/experience, Karen is somebody I would most highly recommend, afterall I have already asked if or when I have another little one will Karen also consider minding them too. One thing that also reassured me is Karen understands the childrens needs and has at times been able to help or advise me when I have been incertain and her advise has been a blessing.