When I first arrived at Nicky’s house to look around I was really impressed with how clean, organised and welcoming it was. Little things like a rainbow welcome mat, butterfly stickers on the window all create this warm and friendly environment that we were looking for. I instantly knew that my daughter would be well looked after and will be forever grateful for the care Nicky gave. My daughter was around 10 months when she started and was pretty clingy towards me after spending the first few months of life in lockdown. I was a nervous wreck but Nicky was so calm and reassured me that she would eventually settle. I really like how she worked with me and I feel the staggered approach was the best for all involved. One of Nicky’s strength is how at pick up she is so honest about how the day has gone, there’s no sugarcoating which I have experienced in other settings. I respected her honesty and it was great to hear when my daughter had had a fantastic day. We loved getting photos sent over during the day and this particularly helped me when she had just started. My daughter left Nicky’s a few months ago due to moving to a pre school but still talks about Nicky and “going to Nicky’s house” which I think is a testament to the relationship and bond between the two. If you are looking for a clean, tidy, calm house and a childminder who has the child’s best interest at heart look no further than Nicky.

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