Helen has been looking after our son, who is 3 now, for 18 months, full-time. The caring environment she offers is second to none (she is looking after the youngest of our 5 children, so we have a little experience with childminders!). I have never known a childminder do so much in a week, be it going to soft play or "stay and play", collecting leaves in the park, or even Santa's Grotto. Every week he comes home with a cake or piece of art he's really proud of.

She creates a nurturing atmosphere where the older children happily play with and look after the younger ones who in turn grow to look after new arrivals. Our son will be with her until he goes to school next year and we are confident and pleased that his changing needs are met, be it potty training or learning to play well with others.

We really can't recommend Helen highly enough!