We were planning to see quite a few childminders before we made our mind up but once we met Luiza in her home we were sold, she looked after my daughter for three years and she was brilliant.
Her home where she works is warm, comfortable and safe for children, has a lovely play room that all the children loved and Luiza's family are all lovely and treat the children being cared for like a part of the family.
Luiza provides nutritious meals that my daughter thoroughly enjoyed (she still won't eat my chilli con carne) and is understanding to the children's eating habits without being a pushover.
Her positive influence on my daughter is impossible to exaggerate and we still use her name as a correcting tool on my daughters' behaviour (what would Luiza say if you were behaving like this?)
My daughter wasn't just watched and looked after, she was listened to, nurtured, trusted, protected, taught and loved by an amazing woman who my whole family miss.
I cannot recommend Luiza enough and I would immediately put any of my family or friends in touch with her should they find the need for childcare.
As a first time father I was very particular and nervous about leaving my daughter with anyone but felt totally at ease knowing she was in the care of such a loving, decent, experienced and honest woman.
We really do LOVE Luiza and are glad she was a part of our lives so if you're looking for a childminder do yourself a favour!......She's great.

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