As full-time working parents, finding the right childcare for our daughter was one of the most important and emotional decisions we had to make. Our daughter has been with Zainab since she was just 3 months old, and now she is nearly 4.

Before choosing Zainab’s setting, we visited several others, but our daughter would often become upset and cry when others tried to hold her. However, during our first visit with Zainab, it was completely different—our daughter was calm, smiling, and even giggling in the arms of both Zainab and Nosheen. That initial warmth and connection gave us a strong sense of reassurance.

I was naturally hesitant about sending my baby to a childminder at such a young age, but Zainab and her team did everything they could to put us at ease. They regularly sent pictures and videos to keep us updated and even created a personalised routine book for our daughter, which meant so much to us.

Over the years, our daughter has always looked forward to going to the setting. She’s grown in so many ways—she knows all her colours, shapes, numbers, and alphabet, and her speech has developed beautifully.

While she has occasionally come home with minor bruises or scratches, we understand this is part of the natural learning and exploring process at her age. As long as she remains safe and does not sustain any serious injuries, we accept that these little marks are simply part of her adventurous spirit and healthy development.

We are truly grateful for the loving, safe, and nurturing environment Zainab has created. The impact it has had on our daughter’s growth and happiness is immeasurable, and we couldn’t have asked for a better start in her early years.

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