Rachel has looked after both of my sons over the past 3 years, the youngest being from birth. They've both enjoyed their time spent with her, and always came home full of tales of the things that they had been doing, and occasionally with the fruits of their creativity! I was confident whenever I left them with Rachel that they were in a safe and loving environment, which encouraged them to be sociable and try new things.
My eldest enjoyed his time with her so much, that since starting pre-school he's still requested that I take him for a visit to Rachel's house, as he feels he's missing out when his younger brother goes!