Our eldest started with Nikki when he was just 8 months old and, after his initial week where he was a little challenging (he was only 8 months after all), there is nowhere he would rather spend his time. Now, whenever we get in the car he will always ask if we’re going to “Kikki’s” (his name for her) and often runs into the house without a backward glance (or doesn’t want to leave at the end of the day).

All the positive vibes I got when I met Nikki to see if she was the right person to look after my little one were well founded. She is, quite simply, one in a million.

She goes above and beyond to make sure my little boy has the best time when with her but is no push over – which is definitely needed now he is a toddler and a determined one at that – and works with me and my husband to understand where she can help develop him too, which is really apparent when around other children. In fact, most people think he is older than he is.

Being such a curious and adventurous toddler, we often get calls from his nursery about accidents our little one has had, but somehow Nikki manages to let him explore and play without the bumps and bruises. She also manages to keep her house in amazing order considering the tornado that is our toddler.

We love getting the updates and pictures from her during the day and then hearing our little boy’s version of his day when we pick him up – he’s so animated about it all. He especially loves telling his little brother now, who will be joining him at Nikki’s next year.

If you are looking for a trustworthy, reliable childminder that is truly exceptional, stop your search now – Nikki is your woman. She is everything we wanted and more, and we couldn’t imagine our lives without her and her family now.

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